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STARTING AND OPERATING

Engine Restart from Auto Stop

In this manual: STARTING AND OPERATING
INTRODUCTION — 5KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — 177GETTING TO KNOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL — 77STARTING AND OPERATING — 126MULTIMEDIA — 106SAFETY — 89IN CASE OF EMERGENCY — 24SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE — 105SPECIFICATIONS — 16CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE — 7
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When the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, the engine will restart when the clutch pedal is depressed (full pedal travel is not required). The vehicle will enter the STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE state. The SYSTEM IS NOT READY while the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h.

Conditions that may cause the engine to restart automatically from the STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE state

The engine will restart automatically when:

  • The actual cabin temperature differs significantly from the temperature set in Auto HVAC.
  • The HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
  • The HVAC temperature or manual fan speed is adjusted higher.
  • The STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE time exceeds 5 minutes.
  • Battery voltage drops too low.
  • The vehicle is moving at a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
  • The STOP/START OFF switch is pressed.
  • The transfer case is in 4WD Low or N (Neutral).
  • The steering wheel is turned beyond the threshold (ESS models only).

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