Jeep Cherokee 1977, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING: Placing the transmission gearshift lever in Park
on vehicles with automatic transmission or in gear on vehicles
with manual transmission is not a substitute for using the
parking brake. Always set the parking brake-especially
when parking on an incline-when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Starting
You start a cold engine differently than a warm engine. Follow
the instructions here and your engine will start easily.
Cold Engine
Turn ignition key to on position and shift gearshift lever to
neutral (and, if equipped with manual transmission,
depress clutch).
2 Press accelerator pedal to floor, then release it. This will
preset the automatic choke. In extreme cold weather
(near or below 0 ° F), or If the vehicle has been sitting idle
for several days, repeat this procedure once or twice.
3 Turn key to start-release key when engine starts. If en­
gine starts but fails to continue running, turn key to start
again.
4 Allow engine to warm up for at least 15 seconds. Hold
foot on brake. Engage transmission, release brake grad­
ually, and drive away.
Warm Engine
Turn key to on position and shift gearshift lever to neutral
(and, 1f equipped with manual transmission, depress
clutch)
2 Press accelerator pedal 1/2 to 3/4 way down and hold.
DO NOT pump the pedal.
3 Turn key to start position until engine starts, then release
key. If engine fails to start, hold pedal to floor while
starting-release key then release pedal gradually as en­
gine gains speed.
Warm-Up
Once the engine has started, allow 1t to warm up for at least 15
seconds. Do not tap the accelerator to reduce engine speed
pnor to shifting unless the speed Is excessively high. Hold
foot on brake. Engage transmission, release brake gradually,
and dnve away. During cold weather or if pavement is slip­
pery, let engine idle for a bit after starting to allow proper
warm-up before engaging transmission. Idle speed may be
reduced after about 30 seconds by tapping the accelerator
pedal lightly.