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Tip start feature, Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c), Extended park starting – Jeep 2015 Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the

LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat

the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it

as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will

continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself

when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the

starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this

occurs, cycle 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 temperatures, use of

an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-

able from your authorized 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.

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 attempts, allow

the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat

the procedure.

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