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NOTE:
It is recomme nde d that Stop/Start system be disabled
during off-road use.
Secondary Battery
Your vehicle may be equipped with a secondary battery
used to power the Stop/Start system and the 12 Volt
vehicle electrical system. The secondary battery is
located behind the wheel well for the front passenger
wheel.
AUTOSTOP MODE
WARNING!
•
Vehicles with the Stop/Start system will be equipped
with two batteries. Both the main and the supple-
mental batteries must be disconnected to completely
de-energize the 12 Volt electrical system.
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WARNING!
•
Serious injury or death could result if you do not
disconnect both batteries. To learn how to properly
disconnect, see an authorized dealer.
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver igni-
tion start. At that time, the system will go into STOP/
START 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/START READY message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster display within the Stop/Start
section
page 124.
•
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
•
The shifter must be in a forward gear and the brake
pedal pressed.
POSSIBLE REASONS THE ENGINE
DOES NOT AUTOSTOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many
safety a nd comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.
Detailed information about the operation o f the Stop/
Start system may be viewed in the instrument cluster
display Stop/Start screen. Situations when the engine
will not stop include (but not limited to):
•
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.
•
Gear selector is in MANUAL (M) mode.
•
HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower
speed.
•
HVAC is set to MAX A/C.
•
Engine has not reached normal operating
temperature.
•
Engine or exhaust temperature is too high.
•
The transmission is not in a forward gear.
•
Hood is o pen.
•
Transfer case is in 4L or N (Neutral).
•
Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure.
•
Accelerator pedal input.
•
Vehicle speed threshold has not been achieved from
previous Autostop.
•
Steering angle is beyond threshold (ESS Models Only).
•
ACC is on and speed is set.
•
Vehicle is at high altitude.
•
System fault is present.
It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven several
times without the Stop/Start system going into a STOP/
START READY state under more extreme co ndi tio ns of
the previously listed items.
TO START THE ENGINE WHILE IN
AUTOSTOP MODE
While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is pressed.
The transmission will automatically re-engage upon
engine restart.
Battery Locations
1 — Primary Battery
2 — Secondary Battery
168 STARTING AND OPERATING
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