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STARTING AND OPERATING 219
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled
after every normal customer engine
sta
rt. It will remain in STOP/START
NOT READY until you drive forward
with a vehicle speed greater than 5
mph
(8 km/h). At that time, the system will go into
STO
P/START READY and if all other conditions
are met, can go into an STOP/START AUTO STOP
ACTIVE mode.
To Activate The STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE
Mod
e, The Following Must Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START READY
state. A STOP/START READY message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Vehicle speed must be less than 2 mph
(3 k m/h).
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL
position and the clutch pedal must be fully
released.
The engine will shut down, the
tachometer will
fall to the Stop/Start position, the STOP/START
AUTO STOP ACTIVE message will appear, and
the heater/air conditioning (HVAC) air flow will
be reduced.
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. In following situations the
engine will not stop:
Driver’s seat belt is not buckled
Outside temperature is less than 10°F
(–12°C) or greater than 109°F (43°C)
Actual cabin temperature is significantly
different than temperature set on Auto HVAC
HVAC is set to full defrost mode
Engine has not reached normal operating
temperature
Battery discharged
When driving in REVERSE
Hood is open
4WD system is put into 4L or Neutral
Driver's seat is not occupied or driver door is
open
Vehicle is at high altitude
The vehicle is on a steep grade
Forward Gear is engaged
Steering angle beyond threshold
System fault is present
HVAC set to MAX A/C
It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven
sev
eral times without the Stop/Start system
going into a STOP/START READY state under
more extreme conditions of the items listed
above.
WARNING!
Vehicles with the Stop/Start system will be
equipped with two batteries. Both the main
and the supplemental batteries must be
disconnected to completely de-energize the
12 volt electrical system.
Serious injury or death could result if you do
not disconnect both batteries. To learn how
to properly disconnect, see your authorized
dealer.
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