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STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE time
exceeds 5 minutes
4WD system is put into 4L or Neutral
mode
Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold
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" in your
Owner's Manual for further information.
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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.
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 on.
For complete details on the Stop/Start
System, refer to the "Stop/Start System" in
the "Starting And Operating" section located
in your Owner's Manual for further informa-
tion.
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 will appear in the instrument
cluster display. Refer to "Instrument Cluster
Display" in "Getting to Know Your Instru-
ment Panel" for further information.
If the "SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM"
message appears in the instrument cluster
display, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
STOP/START SYSTEM —
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(IF EQUIPPED)
The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function is
developed to reduce fuel consumption. The
system will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required condi-
tions 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 engine starts.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the Stop/Start
system 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 elec-
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