These instructions apply to the Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) 2017-Present. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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Your Jeep Compass (MP, 2017–present) shuts the engine off at a standstill to save fuel and restarts it as you pull away. If you’d rather keep it running in traffic or while manoeuvring, you can switch the system off in one press. Here’s how, and why it resets each drive.
Turning the System Off
- With the engine running, press the stop/start “A” button (an A inside a circular arrow) on the dashboard.
- The stop/start warning light illuminates to confirm the system is off.
- The engine stays running at a standstill until you switch it back on or restart the car.
Stop/start defaults to on each time you start the Compass, so this is a per-drive choice — press the button again to re-enable it.
When the Compass Disables Stop/Start Itself
Even with the system on, the Compass won’t stop the engine when it isn’t appropriate, so continued idling isn’t necessarily a fault. It keeps the engine running when, for instance, the cabin is still reaching the set temperature, the engine is cold, or the 12 V battery charge is low.
If Stop/Start Stops Working
- Check the battery. The system needs a healthy, charged 12 V battery; an ageing one is the usual reason the engine stops cutting out.
- Seat belt fastened, doors and bonnet closed — open ones inhibit it.
- Fault light? A charging or sensor issue stores a code — decode it on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off stop/start on a Jeep Compass?
Press the “A” stop/start button; the warning light confirms it’s disabled until the next restart.
Does it stay off?
No — it resets to on every start, so press the button each drive if you want it off.
Why has my Compass stopped switching the engine off?
Usually a low or ageing 12 V battery, or the engine/cabin not yet at temperature.
Is leaving it on harmful?
No — the system and starter are designed for it; switching off is purely preference.
If a warning light appeared with the change, decode it on autodtcs.com.
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