Starting Procedures; Normal Starting; Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C); Extended Park Starting - Jeep Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• 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
injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake
before shifting to any driving range.

Normal Starting

NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails
to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Turn the ignition switch to START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, but will auto-
matically disengage itself when the engine is
running. If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If
this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
"Normal Starting" procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F
Or −29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.

Extended Park Starting

NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the
vehicle has not been started or driven for at
least 35 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to
the battery to ensure a full battery charge during
the crank cycle.
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