DRIVING AND OPERATING 191Auto Engine Stop/StartWhen the brakes are applied and thevehicle is at a complete stop, theengine may turn off. When stopped,the tachometer displays AUTO STOP.See Tachometer 0 121. When the brakepedal is released or the acceleratorpedal is pressed, the engine willrestart.To maintain vehicle performance,other conditions may cause the engineto automatically restart before thebrake pedal is released.Auto Stops may not occur and/or AutoStarts may occur because:. The climate control settingsrequire the engine to be runningto cool or heat the vehicle interior.. The vehicle battery charge is low.. The vehicle battery has recentlybeen disconnected.. Minimum vehicle speed has notbeen reached since the lastAuto Stop.. The accelerator pedal is pressed.. The engine or transmission is notat the required operatingtemperature.. The outside temperature is not inthe required operating range.. The vehicle is in any gear otherthan D (Drive).. Tow/Haul Mode or other drivermodes have been selected.. The vehicle is on a steep hill orgrade.. The driver door has been openedor the driver seat belt has beenunbuckled.. The hood has been opened.. The Auto Stop has reached themaximum allowed time.Auto Stop Disable SwitchIf equipped, the automatic engineStop/Start feature can be disabled andenabled by pressing the switch withthe h symbol. Auto Stop is enabledeach time you start the vehicle.When h is illuminated, the system isenabled.Retained AccessoryPower (RAP)Some vehicle accessories may be usedafter the ignition is turned off.
