Autostop; To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode - Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 Owner's Manual

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

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
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Engine temperature too high
OES

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.
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 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

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