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Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled
after every normal customer engine
start. At that time, the system will
go into STOP/ST AR T READY and if
all other conditions are met, can go into a
STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE “Autostop”
mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following
Must Occur:
• The system must be in STOP/START READY
state. A STOP/ST AR T READY message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster display
within the Stop/Start section. Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster” in “Getting To Know Y our In-
strument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual for
further information.
• The vehicle must be completely stopped.
• The shifter must be in a forward gear and the
brake pedal depressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will
move to the zero position and the Stop/Start
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in Au-
tostop. Customer settings will be maintained
upon return to an engine running condition.
Refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the “Start-
ing And Operating” section located in your Own-
er’s Manual for further information.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check
many safety and comfort conditions to see if
they are fulfilled. Detailed information about
the operation of the Stop/Start system may be
viewed in the instrument cluster display Stop/
Start Screen. In the following situations, the
engine will not stop:
• Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
• Driver’s door is not closed.
• Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
• Battery charge is low.
• The vehicle is on a steep grade.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.
• HV AC is set to full defrost mode at a high
blower speed.
• HV AC set to MAX A/C.
• Engine has not reached normal operating
temperature.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear.
• Hood is open.
• Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient
pressure.
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop In-
clude:
• Accelerator pedal input.
• Engine temp too high.
• 5 mph (8 km/h) threshold not achieved from
previous AUTOSTOP.
• Steering angle beyond threshold.
• ACC is on and speed is set.
STARTING AND OPERATING
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