Normal Starting Procedure - Keyless Enter-N-Go - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

• A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in
preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in
thermostat.
• A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves engine start-
ing and reduces the amount of white smoke generated
by a warming engine.
Normal Starting Procedure — Keyless
Enter-N-Go™
Observe the instrument panel 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. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion, place the shift lever into the PARK position.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing 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 illuminated during the pre-heat process
and the start will commence upon the telltale going out.
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. Refer to
"Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for fur-
ther information.
4. The system will take over and attempt to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 30 seconds.
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