Jeep Compass - Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not Autostop; To Start the Engine While in Autostop Mode

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POSSIBLE REASONS THE ENGINE DOES
N
OT 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 is 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 4WD Low transfer case mode.
 Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient
pressure.
 Accelerator pedal input.
 Engine temperature too high.
 5 mph (8 km/h) threshold not achieved from
previous Autostop.
 Steering angle beyond threshold.
 Adaptive Cruise Control 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.
TO START THE ENGINE WHILE IN
A
UTOSTOP MODE
While in a forward gear, the engine will start
when the brake pedal is released or the throttle
pedal is pressed. 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 (D).
 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.
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