Jeep Wrangler 2018-2024 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / STOP/START SYSTEM — AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) / To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode

Jeep Wrangler: STOP/START SYSTEM — AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) / To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode

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.
To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
Actual cabin temperature is significantly different than temperature set on Auto HVAC.
HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually adjusted higher.
Battery voltage drops too low.
Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.
A Stop/Start system error occurs.
STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE time exceeds 5 minutes.
Transfer case is in 4WD Low or N (Neutral).
Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold (ESS Models Only).

Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop

Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled. Detailed information about the operation of the Stop/Start system may be viewed in the instrument cluster display Stop/ Start Screen...

To Manually Turn Off and Turn On The Stop/Start System

TO MANUALLY TURN OFF THE STOP/START SYSTEM Stop/Start OFF Switch Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2024 Owners Manual: STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED)

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second intervals. Waiting a few minutes between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models

NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into (N) Neutral, automatic transmission must be in PARK, and manual transmission must be in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. CAUTION! DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage...

Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels

To erase the channels, follow this procedure:

Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position. Push and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds, or until the HomeLink® indicator light flashes.

NOTE:

Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.