Jeep Wrangler: STOP/START SYSTEM — MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) / To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
When the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, the
engine will start when the clutch pedal is
pressed (does not require complete/full pedal
press). The vehicle will go into STOP/START
SYSTEM NOT READY mode until the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Conditions that will cause the engine to start
automatically while in STOP/START AUTO STOP
ACTIVE mode
The Engine Will Start Automatically When:
- Actual cabin temperature is significantly
different than temperature set on Auto HVAC.
- HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
- HVAC system temperature or fan speed is
manually adjusted higher.
- STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE time
exceeds 5 minutes.
- Battery voltage drops too low.
- Vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
- STOP/START OFF switch is pressed.
- Transfer case is in 4WD Low or N (Neutral).
- Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold
(ESS Models Only).
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...
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on
the switch bank). The light on the switch
will illuminate.
Stop/Start OFF Switch
The STOP/START OFF message will appear
in the instrument cluster...
Other information:
Install the front door rail first.
Carefully place the front door rail in the
rubber seal at the top of the windshield, and
line up the holes for the Torx head screws
(two for each door).
Swing the frame bracket around the side of
the rail, and insert the screws from
underneath...
In the event of an impact, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event,
the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will
determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the
following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)...