Extended Park Starting; If Engine Fails To Start - Jeep 2015 Cherokee Operating Information Manual

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.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and
release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds,
cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position, wait five seconds to allow the
starter to cool, then repeat the Extended
Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight at-
tempts, allow the starter to cool for at least
10 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds
before trying again.

If Engine Fails To Start

WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
• 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.
WARNING! (Continued)
• 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", "Extreme Cold Weather"
and "Extended Park Starting" procedures, it
may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it. Then, cycle the ignition switch to the
START position and release it as soon as the
starter engages. The starter motor will disen-
gage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, cycle the
ignition to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" pro-
cedure.
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