Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating » Stop/start system - if equipped
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode

While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed.

The transmission will automatically re-engage upon engine restart.

Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start Automatically While In Autostop Mode:

• The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE.
• To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
• HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually adjusted.
• Battery voltage drops too low.
• Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal applications).
• STOP/START OFF switch is pressed.
• A STOP/START system error occurs.
• 4WD system is put into 4LO mode.

Conditions That Force An Application Of The Electric Park Brake While In Autostop Mode:

• The drivers door is open and brake pedal released.
• The drivers door is open and the drivers seat belt is unbuckled.
• The engine hood has been opened.
• A STOP/START system error occurs.

If the Electric Park Brake is applied with the engine off, the engine may require a manual restart and the electric park brake may require a manual release (depress brake pedal and press Electric Park Brake switch). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" or "Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.

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