Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Auto Stop - RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

390 STARTING AND OPERATING
2. Vehicle speed must be less 3 mph (5 km/h).
3. Shifter must be in the NEUTRAL position and the
clutch pedal must be fully released.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will fall to
the Stop/Start position, the STOP/START AUTO STOP
ACTIVE message will appear, and the heater/air condi-
tioning (HVAC) air flow will be reduced.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not AUTO
STOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many
safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.
In following situations the engine will not stop:
• Driver's seat belt is not buckled
• Outside temperature is less than 1°F (–17°C) or greater
than 104°F (40°C)
• Actual cabin temperature is significantly different than
temperature set on Auto HVAC
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode
• Engine has not reached normal operating temperature
• Battery discharged
• When driving in REVERSE
• Hood is open
• Vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode
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 condi-
tions of the items listed above.