Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop - Chrysler PACIFICA 2018 User Manual

To Activate Auto STOP/START, 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 within the Stop/
Start section. Refer to "Instrument Cluster Dis-
play" in "Getting To Know Your Instrument 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 Autostop. Cus-
tomer settings will be maintained throughout the
Auto Stop/Start process.
Refer to the "Stop/Start System" in the "Starting
And Operating" section located in your Owner'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 for Stop/Start
and ensure 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:
• If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the Stop/
Start Off button.
• Driver's seat belt is not buckled.
• Driver's door is not closed.
• Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
• Battery charge is low. During this time a message
will display "Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charg-
ing".
• The vehicle is on a steep grade.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower
speed.
• HVAC set to MAX A/C.
• Engine has not reached normal operating tem-
perature.
• 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 threshold not achieved from previous AU-
TOSTOP.
• Steering angle beyond threshold.
• ACC is on and speed is set.
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 conditions of the items listed above.
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