Autostop Mode; Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop - Chrysler Pacifica 2022 Owner's Manual

144 STARTING AND OPERATING
A M
UTOSTOP ODE
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver
key start. At that time, the system will go into
STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are
met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE.
To Activate Auto STOP/START, 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 within the
Stop/Start section Ú page 121.
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
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in
Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained
throughout the Auto Stop/Start process.
P R T E
OSSIBLE EASONS HE
N A
OT UTOSTOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check
many safety and comfort conditions for Stop/Start
and ensure they are fulfilled. Detailed information
about the operation of the Stop/Start system may
be viewed in the instrument cluster display Stop/
Start screen. Situations when the engine will not
stop include (but not limited to):
If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the Stop/

Start OFF button.
Driver's seat belt is not buckled.

Driver's door is not closed.

Battery temperature is too warm or cold.

Battery charge is low. During this time a

message will display "Stop/Start Not Ready
Battery Charging".
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.
D
HVAC is set to MAX A/C.
NGINE OES 
Engine has not reached normal operating

temperature.
The transmission is not in a forward gear.

Hood is open.

Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pres-

sure.
Accelerator pedal input.

Engine temp is too high.

5 mph (8 km/h) threshold has not been

achieved from previous Autostop.
Steering angle is beyond threshold.

Vehicle is at too high of an altitude.

Ambient temperature is beyond operating

range.
Stop/Start related system malfunction.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is on and speed is

set.
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.