Normal Starting; Starting Fluids; Normal Operation - Diesel Engine - Jeep GLADIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual

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ORMAL TARTING
Observe the instrument cluster lights when starting the
engine.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
1. Always apply the parking brake.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
NOTE:
A delay of the start of up to five seconds is possible under
very cold conditions. The "Wait to Start" telltale will be illu-
minated during the preheat process. When the engine
"Wait To Start" telltale turns off the engine will automati-
cally crank.
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO NOT
START the engine before you drain the water from the
fuel filters to avoid engine damage Ú
3. The system will automatically engage the starter to
crank the engine. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after 25 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, push the ENGINE START/STOP
button again.
5. Check that the Oil Pressure Warning Light has
turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.
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TARTING
The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating
system. If the instructions in this manual are followed, the
engine should start in all conditions and no type of starting
fluid should be used.
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
 When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFF position, remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
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access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector.
LUIDS
WARNING!
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STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter 'n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE
Observe the following when the diesel engine is operating:
 All message center lights are off.
 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off.
 Engine Oil Pressure telltale is not illuminated.
 Voltmeter operation.
The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various
engine temperatures. This is caused by the glow plug
heating system. The number of cycles and the length of
the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control
module. Glow plug heater operation can run for several
minutes. Once the heater operation is complete the
voltmeter needle will stabilize.
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