Starting Procedures; Manual Transmission - If Equipped; Automatic Transmission - If Equipped; Normal Starting - Jeep Compass Operating Information 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 parking
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 unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be seriously 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 chil-
dren. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
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 NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
The engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
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 auto-
matically when the engine is running. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage
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
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the cata-
lytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged bat-
tery, booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow the procedure carefully. Refer to
"Jump-Starting Procedure" in "In Case Of
Emergency" for further information.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F
Or −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed
the "Normal Starting" and "Extreme Cold
Weather" procedures, it may be flooded. Press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than
15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in
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