Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop; To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode - Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 User Manual

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 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

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

temperature
Engine temperature too high

The transmission is not in a forward gear

Hood is open

4WD system is put into 4L or Neutral

Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient

pressure
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop
Include:
Accelerator pedal input

Vehicle speed threshold not achieved from

previous auto-stop
Steering angle beyond threshold

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
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