To activate the system, push the AXLE LOCK
switch down to lock the rear axle only (the
“REAR ONLY” will illuminate), push the
switch up to lock the front axle and rear axle
(the “FRONT + REAR” will illuminate). When
the rear axle is locked, pushing the bottom of
switch again will lock or unlock the front axle.
NOTE:
The indicator lights will flash until the axles
are fully locked or unlocked.
To unlock the axles, push the AXLE LOCK
OFF button.
The axle lock disengages at speeds above
30
mph (48
km/h), and will automatically
relock once vehicle speed is less than
10
mph (16
km/h).
ENGINE STOP/START
SYSTEM (ESS)
The Stop/Start system was developed to reduce
emissions.
NOTE:
If you press the STOP/START OFF button, the
system defaults back to on at every ignition
cycle.
Engine Stop/Start Off Button
The system will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required conditions
are met.
Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accel
-
erator pedal will start the engine on a vehicle
equipped with an automatic transmission.
Pressing the clutch pedal will automatically
restart the engine on a vehicle equipped with an
manual transmission.
How do I manually turn off/on the engine Stop/
Start system?
• Press the STOP/START OFF button (located
on the switch bank). The light on the button
will illuminate when the system is off.
What are possible reasons the engine does not
autostop?
• The hood is ajar.
• Driver’s door is open.
• Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear.
• The vehicle is in 4L transfer case position (if
equipped).
• The vehicle has not reached a speed of
5
mph (8
km/h) after the previous autostop.
• Outside temperature is too cold or too hot for
the system to operate.
• Engine has not reached normal operating
temperature.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature or setting has
not been achieved.
• Many of these reasons are displayed as a
Stop/Start message in the instrument cluster
display within the Stop/Start section. The
system must be in the “STOP/ START
READY” state to autostop. To access the
Stop/Start section of the instrument cluster
display, use the display controls.
