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Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start
Automatically While In Autostop Mode:
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The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE.
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To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
•
Actual cabin temperature is significantly different
than temperature set on Auto HVAC.
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HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
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HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually
adjusted higher.
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Battery voltage drops too low.
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Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.
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A Stop/Start system error occurs.
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Stop/Start Autostop Active time exceeds five minutes.
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Transfer case is in 4L or N (Neutral).
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Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold (ESS
Models Only).
TO MANUALLY TURN OFF THE
STOP/START SYSTEM
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch
bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.
The “Stop/Star t OFF” message will appear in instru-
ment cluster display within the Stop/Start section, and
the autostop function will be disabled
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NOTE:
The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to an ON con-
dition every time the ignition is turned off and back on.
TO MANUALLY TURN ON THE
STOP/START SYSTEM
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch
bank). The light on the switch will turn off.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system, the
system will not shut down the engine. A “SERVICE
STOP/START SYSTEM” message and a yellow Stop/
Start telltale will appear in the Instrument Cluster
Display
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If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message
appears in the instrument cluster display, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized dealer.
If a malfunction occurs duri ng an autostop, the vehicle
may not auto start and will need a key start.
STOP/START SYSTEM — MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function is designed to
reduce fuel consumption. The system will stop the
engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the
required conditions are met. Pressing the clutch pedal
will automatically restart the vehicle.
ESS vehicles have been upgraded with a heavy-duty
starter, enhanced battery, and other upgraded engine
parts, to handle the additional e ngine starts.
Vehicles equipped with eTorque contain a heavy duty
motor generator and an ad di tio nal hybrid electric bat-
tery to store energy from vehicle deceleration for use on
engine startup after a stop as well as providing launch
torque assist.
NOTE:
It is recomme nde d that Stop/Start 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.
Stop/Start OFF Switch
Battery Locations
1 — Primary Battery
2 — Secondary Battery
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