Extreme Cold Weather (Below -22°F Or −30°C); If Engine Fails To Start - Jeep WRANGLER 2020 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. In these
cases, the gear selector must be returned to "P"
to select desired gear.
If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the
vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage ONLY when vehicle speed
is 1.2 mph (2.0 km/h) or less.
The MESSAGE "Vehicle Speed is Too High to
Shift to P" will be displayed in the instrument
cluster if vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph
(2.0 km/h).
WARNING!
If vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (2.0 km/h),
the transmission will default to NEUTRAL until
the vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph
(1.9 km/h). A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL
position can roll. As an added precaution,
always apply the parking brake when exiting
the vehicle.
4WD LOW
AutoPark will be disabled when operating the
vehicle in 4WD LOW.
The MESSAGE "AutoPark Disabled" will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Additional customer warnings will be given
when both of these conditions are met:
Vehicle is not in PARK

Driver's door is ajar

The MESSAGE "AutoPark Not Engaged" will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. A warning
chime will continue until you shift the vehicle
into PARK or the driver's door is closed.
ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle
is in PARK by looking for the "P" in the
instrument cluster display and on the gear
selector. As an added precaution, always apply
the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or
−30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally powered
electric engine block heater (available from an
authorized dealer) is recommended.
STARTING AND OPERATING

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have
followed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold
Weather" procedure, and has not experienced
an extended park condition as identified in
"Extended Park Starting" procedure it may be
flooded. Push 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 case the engine is flooded.
Leave the ignition key in the RUN position,
release the accelerator pedal and repeat the
"Normal Starting" procedure.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid

into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
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
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
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