Stop/Start System - Automatic; Transmission (If Equipped); Autostop Mode - Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual

170 STARTING AND OPERATING
If the "POWER STEERING HOT" message and an
icon are displayed on the instrument cluster
screen, it indicates that extreme steering
maneuvers may have occurred, which caused
an over temperature condition in the power
steering system. You will lose power steering
assistance momentarily until the over
temperature condition no longer exists. Once
driving conditions are safe, then pull over and
let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light
turns off Ú page 115.
NOTE:
Even if power steering assistance is no longer

operational, it is still possible to steer the
vehicle. Under these conditions there will be
a substantial increase in steering effort,
especially at very low vehicle speeds and
during parking maneuvers.
If the condition persists, see an authorized

dealer for service.
STOP/START SYSTEM — AUTOMATIC

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 conditions are
met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the
accelerator pedal will automatically re-start the
engine.
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 electrical system. The
secondary battery is located behind the wheel
well for the front passenger wheel.
Battery Locations
1 — Primary Battery
2 — Secondary Battery
A M
UTOSTOP ODE
WARNING!
Vehicles with the Stop/Start system will be

equipped with two batteries. Both the main
and the supplemental batteries must be
disconnected to completely de-energize the
12 Volt electrical system.
Serious injury or death could result if you do

not disconnect both batteries. To learn how
to properly disconnect, see an authorized
dealer.