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 www .dodge.com/en/owners/manuals 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 instrument cluster display 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.
• Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure.
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop Include:
• 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/ST AR T
system going into a STOP/ST ART READY state under more extreme conditions of the
items listed above.
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.
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