If Engine Fails To Start - Jeep CHEROKEE 2016 Owner's Manual

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486 STARTING AND OPERATING

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-

tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10

to 15 seconds before trying again.

If Engine Fails To Start

• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the

throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start

the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing

serious personal injury.

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-

mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel

could enter the catalytic converter and once the

engine has started, ignite and damage the converter

and vehicle.

• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, 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. Refer

to "Jump-Starting" in "What To Do In Emergen-

cies" for further information.

With Tip Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

Normal Starting , "Extreme Cold Weather and Ex-

tended Park Starting procedures, it may be flooded. To

clear any excess fuel;

1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and

WARNING! (Continued)

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