Jeep Wrangler: STOP/START SYSTEM — MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) / Autostop Mode

WARNING!

  • Vehicles with the Stop/Start system will be equipped with two batteries. Both the main and the supplemental batteries must be disconnected to completely de-energize the 12 Volt electrical system.
  • Serious injury or death could result if you do not disconnect both batteries. To learn how to properly disconnect, see an authorized dealer.

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver ignition start. It will remain in STOP/START NOT READY until you drive forward with a vehicle speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). At that time, the system will go into STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are met, can go into an STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE mode.

To Activate The STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE Mode, The Following Must Occur:

  • The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A STOP/START READY message will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • Vehicle speed must be less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
  • The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL position and the clutch pedal must be fully released

    STOP/START SYSTEM — MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)

    The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function is developed to reduce fuel consumption. The system will stop the engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are met...

    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. Situations when the engine will not stop include (but not limited to): Driver’s seat belt is not buckled...

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    Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Four Wheel Drive Models


    FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK (P) (for automatic transmissions) or in gear NOT in NEUTRAL, for manual transmissions)...

    Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: ACC Operation At A Stop (Automatic Transmission Only)


    In the event that the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill while following a vehicle ahead, your vehicle will resume motion, without any driver interaction, if the vehicle ahead starts moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill...

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