Starting Procedures; Manual Transmission - If Equipped; Automatic Transmission - If Equipped; Normal Starting - Jeep 2017 PATRIOT User Manual

STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
transmission into PARK, apply the park-
ing brake and remove the key fob from
the ignition. When leaving the vehicle,
always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-
attended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
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Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the
parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the
floor, and place the gear selector in NEU-
TRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering
wheel is locked, rotate the wheel in either
direction to relieve pressure on the locking
mechanism and then turn the key.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position before you can start the
engine. Press the brake pedal before shifting
to any driving gear.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shift-
ing out of PARK.
Tip Start
Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running. If
the engine fails to start, the starter will dis-
engage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the "Normal Starting" procedure.

Normal Starting

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine does not require pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an