Jeep Cherokee Operating Information Manual page 162

After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as
the engine warms up.
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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build up may cause serious injury or
death.
Normal Starting – Diesel Engine
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Watch for the "Wait To Start Light" in the
instrument cluster. Refer to "Instrument Cluster"
in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for
further review. It will illuminate for two to ten
seconds or more, depending on engine tem-
perature. When the "Wait To Start Light" goes
out, the engine is ready to start.
3. For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start,
(Continued)
DO NOT press the accelerator. Turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release it
when the engine starts.
NOTE:
The starter motor may need to remain en-
gaged for up to 30 seconds in very cold
conditions until the engine is started.
4. For vehicles equipped with 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 20 seconds. If this occurs, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 25
to 30 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Start-
ing" procedure.
5. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for
approximately 30 seconds before driving. This
allows oil to circulate and lubricate the turbo-
charger.