To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur:
• The system must be in STOP/ST ART READY state. A STOP/ST ART READY message
will be displayed in the Driver Information Display (DID) within the Stop/Start section.
Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
in your owner’ s manual on the DVD 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.
Refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the “Starting And Operating” section located in your
Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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 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.
• HV AC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower speed.
• HV AC set to MAX A/C.
• Engine has not reached normal operating temperature.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear .
• Hood is open.
• V ehicle 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.
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