Cold Weather Operation (Below -22°F Or −30°C); Extended Park Starting - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
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 ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the clutch pedal while
pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
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.
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.
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OLD
EATHER
PERATION
–22°F O
−30°C)
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To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally powered
electric engine block heater (available from an
authorized dealer) is recommended.
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P
S
XTENDED
ARK
TARTING
NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the
vehicle has not been started or driven for at
least 30 days.
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