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
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...
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...
Other information:
If your vehicle is equipped with LED fog lamps
they are replaced as an assembly.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
See below steps to replace:
Remove interior trim panel cap to access
single retaining screw for tail lamp
assembly.
Trim Cap
Remove retaining screw and disconnect
electrical connector, then remove tail lamp
assembly from the vehicle...
WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing
car seat to any location in front of the car
seat, including the seat frame or a tether
anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a
rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position,
located behind the top of the vehicle seat...