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STARTING AND OPERATING
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop
Include:
Accelerator pedal input.
Vehicle speed threshold not achieved from
previous auto-stop.
Steering angle beyond threshold.
(ESS Models Only)
ACC is on and speed is set.
Vehicle is at high altitude.
System fault 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 conditions of the items listed
above.
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 depressed. The transmission will
automatically re-engage upon engine restart.
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start
Automatically While In Autostop Mode:
The transmission selector is moved out of
DRIVE.
To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
Actual cabin temperature is significantly
different than temperature set on Auto HVAC.
HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
HVAC system temperature or fan speed is
manually adjusted.
Battery voltage drops too low.
Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake
pedal applications).
Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.
A Stop/Start system error occurs.
STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE time
exceeds 5 minutes.
4WD system is put into 4L or Neutral mode.
Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold.
(ESS Models Only)
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
1. Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on
the switch bank). The light on the switch
will illuminate.
Stop/Start OFF Switch
2. The "STOP/START OFF" message will
appear in instrument cluster display within
the Stop/Start section. Refer to "Instrument
Cluster" in "Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the
Stop/Start system), the engine will not be
stopped.
4. The Stop/Start system will reset itself back
to an ON condition every time the ignition is
turned off and back on.