Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop; To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode - Dodge DURANGO 2021 Owner's Manual

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. Customer settings will be maintained
upon return to an engine running condition.
P R T E
OSSIBLE EASONS HE NGINE
N A
OT UTOSTOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check
many safety and comfort conditions to see if 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:
Driver's seat belt is not buckled.

Driver's door is not closed.

Battery temperature is too warm or cold.

Battery charge is low.
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The vehicle is on a steep grade.
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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

temperature.
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The transmission is not in a forward gear.

Hood is open.

Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient

pressure.
Accelerator pedal input.
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Engine temp too high.
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5 mph (8 km/h) threshold not achieved from

previous Autostop.
Steering angle beyond threshold.

ACC is on and speed is set.
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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.
STARTING AND OPERATING
T S T E W
O TART HE NGINE HILE
A M
UTOSTOP ODE
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.
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.

HVAC is set to full defrost mode.

HVAC system temperature or fan speed is

manually adjusted.
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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