Jeep Compass 2023, Owner'S Manual

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While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is pressed.
The transmission will automatically re-engage upon
engine restart.
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start
Automatically While In Autostop Mode:

The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE (D).
 To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
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HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
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HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually
adjusted.
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Battery voltage drops too low.
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Stop/Start OFF switch is pressed.
 A Stop/Start system error occurs.
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Vehicle is in 4WD LOW transfer case mode.
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Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold.
Conditions That Force An Application Of The Electric Park
Brake While In Autostop Mode:
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The driver’s door is open and brake pedal released.
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The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled.
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The engine hood has been opened.
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A Stop/Start system error occurs.
If the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied with the engine
off, the engine may require a manual restart and the EPB
may require a manual release (press brake pedal and
press EPB switch)
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Stop/Start OFF Switch
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch
bank). The light on the switch will illuminate. The “STOP/
START OFF” message will appear in the instrument cluster
display and the Autostop mode will be disabled
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NOTE:
The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to an ON
condition every time the ignition is turned off and back on.
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Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch
bank). The light on the switch will turn off.
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ALFUNCTION
If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system, the
system will not shut down the engine. A “SERVICE STOP/
START SYSTEM” message and a yellow Stop/Start telltale
will appear in the instrument cluster display
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If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message appears
in the instrument cluster display, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
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