If Engine Fails To Start; After Starting; Normal Starting - Diesel Engine - Jeep Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

2. Place the ignition in the START position and
release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
place the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position, wait 5 seconds to allow the starter to
cool, then repeat the Extended Park Starting
procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after 8 attempts,
allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes,
then repeat the procedure.

If Engine Fails To Start

WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an at-
tempt to start the vehicle. This could result in
flash fire causing serious personal injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• 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 con-
verter and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
"Jump Starting" in "What To Do In Emer-
gencies" for further information.
With Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed
the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold
(Continued)
Weather" procedures, 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.
CAUTION!
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.
Normal Starting – Diesel Engine
Observe the following when the engine is oper-
ating.
• All message center lights are off.
• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off.
• Low Oil Pressure Light is off.