Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / STOP/START SYSTEM — MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) / Autostop Mode

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...

Other information:

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Turn Signals. Lane Change Assist — If Equipped

Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation. NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb...

Bi-Level Mode

Jeep Wrangler. Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.

NOTE:

Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.