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STARTING AND OPERATING
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 accept-
able cabin temperature has not been achieved.
HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower speed.
HVAC is set to MAX A/C.
Engine has not reached normal operating temperature.
Engine temperature is too high.
The transmission is not in a forward gear.
Hood is open.
Transfer case is in 4L or N (Neutral).
Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure.
Accelerator pedal input.
Vehicle speed threshold is not achieved from previous
Autostop.
Steering angle is beyond threshold.
ACC is on and speed is set.
Vehicle is at high altitude.
System fault is present.
Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.
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
previously listed items.
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While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the accelerator 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.
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 appli-
cations).
Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.
A Stop/Start system error occurs.
Stop/Start Autostop Active time exceeds five minutes.
Four-wheel drive system is put into 4L or N (Neutral).
Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold.
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Stop/Start OFF Switch
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch
bank). The light on the switch will illuminate. The "STOP/
START OFF" message will appear in instrument cluster
display within the Stop/Start section
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