Why are Jeeps stopping and starting at every intersection
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This is called a Start-Stop System. Many new vehicles feature these systems to enhance fuel economy. An idling engine is many times just wasting gas, so there’s no reason for the engine to be running. When the conditions are right, (Stopped, catalytic converter is hot enough, AC is not running) the car will turn off the engine. As soon as the brake is released, the engine will start back up. Unfortunately, on Jeeps and other FCA vehicles, you cannot permanently disable this feature.
Many people don’t like the start-stop systems because it causes a small delay if you want to accelerate quickly from a stop. Hybrids don’t have this problem as they have electric motors that can move the car without having to start the gas engine. Most hybrids can also run the AC without needing the gas engine, so you still get the start-stop benefit with your AC turned on.
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