
STARTING AND OPERATING
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STOP/START SYSTEM —
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (IF
EQUIPPED)
The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function is
developed to reduce fuel consumption. The
system will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required condi
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tions are met. Releasing the brake pedal or
pressing the accelerator pedal will automati
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cally re-start the engine.
ESS vehicles have been upgraded with a
heavy duty starter, enhanced battery, and
other upgraded engine parts, to handle the
additional engine starts.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the Stop/Start
system be disabled during off-road use.
Secondary Battery
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
secondary battery used to power the Stop/
Start system and the 12 Volt vehicle elec
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trical system. The secondary battery is
located behind the wheel well for the front
passenger wheel.
Battery Locations
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled
after every normal customer engine
start. At that time, the system will
go into STOP/START READY and if
all other conditions are met, can go into a
STOP/START
AUTOSTOP
ACTIVE
“Autostop” mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following
Must Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START
READY state. A STOP/START READY
message will be displayed in the instru
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ment cluster display within the Stop/Start
section. Refer to “Instrument Cluster” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
in your Owner’s Manual for further infor
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mation.
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
The shifter must be in a forward gear and
the brake pedal depressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer
will move to the zero position and the Stop/
Start telltale will illuminate indicating you
are in Autostop. Customer settings will be
maintained upon return to an engine running
condition.
1 — Primary Battery
2 — Secondary Battery
WARNING!
Vehicles with the Stop/Start system will
be equipped with two batteries. Both the
main and the supplemental batteries
must be disconnected to completely
de-energize the 12 Volt electrical
system.
Serious injury or death could result if you
do not disconnect both batteries. To
learn how to properly disconnect, see
your authorized dealer.
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