Autostop Mode; Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop - Jeep 2022 CHEROKEE Owner's Manual

A M
UTOSTOP ODE
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every
normal customer engine start. At that time, the
system will go into STOP/START READY.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following
Must Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START READY

state. A STOP/START READY message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster display
within the Stop/Start section Ú page 74.
The vehicle must be completely stopped.

The gear selector must be in a forward gear and

the brake pedal pressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will
move to the zero position, and the Stop/Start
indicator light will illuminate indicating you are in
Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained
upon return to an engine-running condition.
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
STARTING AND OPERATING
D
HVAC is set to MAX A/C
OES

Engine has not reached normal operating

temperature
The transmission is not in a forward or reverse

gear
Hood is open

Part-Time 4WD, 4WD Lock, 4WD LOW, or an

off-road Selec-Terrain mode is selected (if
equipped)
Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pres-

sure with vehicle in DRIVE (D) position
Accelerator pedal input

Engine temperature is too high

5 mph (8 km/h) threshold has not been

achieved from previous Autostop
Steering angle is beyond threshold

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.
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