Stopping The Engine; Normal Starting - Diesel Engine - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

136 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING! (Continued)
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
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booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly Ú page 311.
S T E
TOPPING HE NGINE
Vehicles Equipped With A Mechanical Key Fob:
To turn off the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Park the car in a position that does not
cause a traffic hazard.
2. Place the transmission in gear (models with
a manual transmission) or place the
transmission in PARK (P) (models with
automatic transmission).
3. With the engine idling, place the ignition in
the STOP/OFF position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition when the
engine is shut off.
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key (Keyless
Ignition):
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must push
and hold the START/STOP button or push the
START/STOP button three times consecutively
within a few seconds. The engine will shut
down, and the ignition will be placed in the RUN
position.
Turning off the car (placing the ignition from the
RUN position to the STOP position), the power
supply to the accessories are maintained for a
period of three minutes.
Opening the driver side door with the ignition in
RUN will sound a short chime that reminds the
driver to place the ignition to STOP.
When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF position,
the window switches remain active for three
minutes. Opening a front door will cancel this
function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to allow the
temperature inside the engine compartment to
cool before shutting off the engine.
N S — D
ORMAL TARTING IESEL
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your
seat belts.
Place the ignition to the START position and
release when the engine starts. The starter
should not be operated for more than 30 second
intervals. Waiting a few minutes between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
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