Jeep Cherokee Operating Information Manual page 160

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-
ing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally in-
jured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build up may cause serious injury or
death.
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Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in
NEUTRAL and press the clutch pedal before
starting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a
clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not
start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the
floor.
Four-Wheel Drive Models Only
To enhance off-road performance, four-wheel
drive (4WD) models equipped with a manual
transmission will start with or without pressing
the clutch pedal when in 4WD LOW range. The
"4 LOW Indicator Light" will illuminate when the
transfer case is in 4WD LOW range.
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped
Start the engine with the shift lever in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake
before shifting to any driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start, turn
the ignition switch to the START position and
release it when the engine starts. If the engine
fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" proce-
dure.
For vehicles equipped with Tip Start, turn the
ignition switch to the START position and re-
lease 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 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.
Extreme Cold Weather
(below –20°F or –29°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.