system will go into STOP/START READY and if all other
conditions are met, can go into a STOP/START AU-
TOSTOP 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 DRIVE or NEUTRAL 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. While in Autostop, the
Climate Controls system may automatically adjust airflow
to maintain cabin comfort. Customer settings will be
maintained upon return to an engine running condition.
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.
452 STARTING AND OPERATING
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