After Starting; Engine Block Heater - If Equipped - Jeep Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

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392 STARTING AND OPERATING

With Tip Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

"Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather" proce-

dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press

the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.

Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and

release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor

will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this

occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition

switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then

repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure.

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 seconds

before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will

decrease as the engine warms up.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits

quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a

standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a

grounded three-wire extension cord.

The engine block heater cord is found under the hood

clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine.

The engine block heater must be plugged in at least

one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the

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