RAM RAM 2500, Owner'S Manual

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restart. During this transition the brakes will hold the
vehicle to avoid undesired vehicle movement.
Conditions that will cause the engine to start automati-
cally while in Autostop mode.
The Engine Will Start Automatically When:
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The transmission selector is moved from DRIVE to
REVERSE or NEUTRAL
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To maintain cabin temperature near the HVAC settings
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HVAC is set to full defrost mode
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Autostop time exceeds 5 minutes
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Battery voltage drops too low
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Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal
applications)
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STOP/START OFF switch is pressed
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4WD system is put into 4LO mode
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The emissions system requires it
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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 Trans-
mission will be placed in PARK if:
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The driver door is open and brake pedal released
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The driver door is open and the driver seat belt is
unbuckled
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The engine hood has been opened
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A STOP/START system error occurs
The engine may then be restarted by moving the trans-
mission shift selector out of PARK (e.g. to DRIVE) or, in
some cases, only by a KEY START. The Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) will display a SHIFT OUT OF
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