Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating » Stop/start system - if equipped
Automatic Mode

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal customer engine start. At that time, the system will gointo STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE "Autostop" mode.

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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) within the Stop/ Start section. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" or "Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
• The vehicle must be completely stopped.
• The shifter must be in a forward gear and the brake pedal depressed.

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 upon return to an engine running condition.

Automatic Mode

Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop

To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode

To manually turn off the stop/start system

System malfunction