Jeep Grand Cherokee Quick Reference Manual - page 10
• Many of these reasons are displayed as a
STOP/START message in the instrument
cluster display within the STOP/START sec-
tion. 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. Re-
fer to the “Starting and Operating” section
of your Owner’s Manual for a complete list of
possible events in which the engine does not
autostop.
How do I know I am in an autostop?
• The engine will shut down, the tachometer
will move to the zero position and the STOP/
START telltale will illuminate in the instru-
ment cluster.
How do I start the engine while in an autostop?
• While in a forward gear, the engine will start
when the brake pedal is released or the
throttle pedal is depressed. The transmis-
sion will automatically re-engage upon
engine restart.
For further information and applicable warnings
and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s Infor-
mation at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/.
Diesel Engine Starting
• Your vehicle is equipped with state-of-the art
ceramic glow plugs to ensure quick vehicle
starting.
• Activation of these glow plugs may result in
some delay of vehicle cranking until glow
plug warming is complete. This length of
time may be less than 1 second in warm
environments with a warm engine and may
be as long as 5 seconds in very cold environ-
ments with a cold engine.
• There are no additional steps required to
cycle your vehicle’s glow plugs; the entire
pre-heat process is automated.
• To start your vehicle, press and hold the
brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once.
• The “Wait to Start” telltale will be illumi-
nated in the instrument cluster.
• When the “Wait to Start” telltale goes out,
vehicle cranking will commence.
DIESEL