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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  2. Verify that no DTCs are set.
    • Go to next step: If no DTC is set 
  3. Verify the scan tool parameter: Stop/Start Select Switch = Inactive
    • If not the specified value 

      Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 1

    • Go to next step: If the specified value 
  4. Press and hold the switch: Stop/Start Select Switch @ S48C Multifunction Switch 1 - Instrument Panel
  5. Verify the scan tool parameter: Stop/Start Select Switch = Active
    • If not the specified value 

      Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 1

    • Go to next step: If the specified value 
  6. Press and release the switch: Stop/Start Select Switch @ S48C Multifunction Switch 1 - Instrument Panel
  7. Verify the component activates: Stop/Start Select Switch Indicator
    • If the component does not activate 

      Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 2

    • Go to next step: If the component activates 
  8. Verify the scan tool parameter:
    • Battery Sensor Module Battery State Information = Available
    • Battery Sensor Module Reset Occurred - Using Estimated State of Charge = No
    • If not the specified value 
    1. Refer to: Battery Sensor Module Learn 
    2. Road Test - Vehicle

      Verify the correct operation: Stop/Start System

      • Go to next step: If no condition exists
    3. All OK.
    • Go to next step: If the specified value 
  9. Test drive the vehicle.

    Verify a condition does not exist with the component: Stop/Start Function

    • Go to next step: If no condition exists 
  10. Verify a condition does not exist with the component: Infotainment System State - During an autostart or autostop event
    • If a condition exists 

      Refer to: Circuit/System Testing - Test 3

    • Go to next step: If no condition exists 
  11. All OK.