Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating » Stop/start system - if equipped
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop

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 EVIC/DID 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.
• HVAC set to MAX A/C.
• Engine has not reached normal operating temperature.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear.
• Hood is open.
• Vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode.
• Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure.

Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop Include:

• Fuel level.
• Accelerator pedal input.
• Engine temp too high.
• 5 MPH threshold not achieved from previous AUTOSTOP.
• Steering angle beyond threshold.
• 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.

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