Cold Weather Operation (Below -22°F Or −30°C); Extended Park Starting - Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal.
Keyless Ignition Functions — With Driver's
Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Ignition feature operates similar to
an ignition switch. It has three modes, OFF,
ON/RUN, and START. To change the ignition
modes without starting the vehicle and use the
accessories follow these steps starting with the
ignition switch in the OFF mode:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to change the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN mode.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to
the OFF mode.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply
the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
Keyless Ignition Functions — Using The EN-
GINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the clutch pedal while push-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
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3. The system takes over and attempts to start
the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, push the button
again.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal.
Keyless Ignition Functions — With Driver's
Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Ignition feature operates similar to
an ignition switch. It has three modes, OFF,
ON/RUN, and START. To change the ignition
modes without starting the vehicle and use the
accessories follow these steps starting with the
ignition switch in the OFF position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to change the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to
the OFF mode.
Cold Weather Operation (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.

Extended Park Starting

NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the ve-
hicle has not been started or driven for at least
30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to
the battery to ensure a full battery charge
during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and
release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds,
cycle the ignition to the OFF position, wait
five seconds to allow the starter to cool, then
repeat the Extended Park Starting proce-
dure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts,
allow the starter to cool for at least 10 min-
utes, then repeat the procedure.