RAM 2015 1500, Operating Information Manual, Page: 250 / 998

To Start The Engine While In
Autostop Mode
While in DRIVE the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is
depressed. The transmission will automatically
reengage upon engine restart. During this tran-
sition the brakes will hold the vehicle to avoid
undesired vehicle movement.
Conditions that will cause the engine to start
automatically while in Autostop mode.
The Engine Will Start Automatically When:
•
The transmission selector is moved from
DRIVE to REVERSE or NEUTRAL
•
To maintain cabin temperature near the
HVAC settings
•
HVAC is set to full defrost mode
•
Autostop time exceeds 5 minutes
•
Battery voltage drops too low
•
Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake
pedal applications)
•
STOP/START OFF switch is pressed
•
4WD system is put into 4LO mode
•
The emissions system requires it
•
A STOP/START system error occurs
Conditions that force an automatic shift to
PARK while in Autostop mode.
The Engine Will Not Start Automatically and the
Transmission will be placed in PARK if:
•
The driver door is open and brake pedal
released
•
The driver door is open and the driver seat
belt is unbuckled
•
The engine hood has been opened
•
A STOP/START system error occurs
The engine may then be restarted by moving the
transmission shift selector out of PARK (e.g. to
DRIVE) or, in some cases, only by a KEY START.
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Driver Information Display (DID) will display a
SHIFT OUT OF PARK message, or a STOP/
START KEY START REQUIRED message, to
indicate which action is required. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start
System
1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located
on the switch bank). The light on the switch
will illuminate.
2. The STOP/START OFF message will appear
in Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID). Re-
fer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
STOP/START OFF Switch
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