Section 221 (Starting System (Service Information)): Operation: Starting: Start/Stop

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The START/STOP feature operation works in part like a non-START/STOP system.

For the engine to "AUTO-STOP" the vehicle must meet the following conditions:

Vehicle speed < 4.5KPH (2.8 MPH)
Engine coolant temperature between 20°C (68°F) and 115°C (239°F)
Battery state acceptable
Brake vacuum acceptable
Ambient temperature and pressure acceptable
HVAC high demand not present
Hood not open
T-case not low-range
DPF regeneration not active
Stop/start functionality not turned off
Driver seat belt latched
Starter overheat protection not active
System fault not present (critical or non-critical)

For the engine to "AUTO-START" the vehicle must meet the following conditions:

Vehicle speed > 5 KPH (3 MPH)
Engine coolant temperature between 20°C (68°F) and 115°C (239°F)
Accelerator pedal not pressed
Battery state acceptable
HVAC high demand not present
Hood not open
T-case not low-range
DPF regeneration not active
Driver seat belt latched
Starter overheat protection not active
System fault not present (critical or non-critical)