Jeep Compass 2023, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING 91
Keyless Enter ’n Go™ — With Driver’s Foot Off The Brake
Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter ’n Go™ feature operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, ON/RUN, and
START. To change the ignition switch positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow, these
steps starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the OFF position.
C
OLD
W
EATHER
O
PERATION
(B
ELOW
–22°F O
R
−30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater
(available from an authorized dealer) is recommended.
E
XTENDED
P
ARK
S
TARTING
NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle has not
been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the
battery to ensure a full battery charge during the
crank cycle.
2. Place the ignition in the START position and release it
when the engine starts. For Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
ignition systems, press and hold the brake pedal
while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place
the ignition in the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 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.
A
FTER
S
TARTING
— W
ARMING
U
P
T
HE
E
NGINE
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
I
F
E
NGINE
F
AILS
T
O
S
TART
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” procedure, and has not experienced an
Extended Park condition as identified in “Extended Park
Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there.
Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This
should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
Leave the ignition key in the ON/RUN position, release the
accelerator pedal and repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
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.
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 trans -
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
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
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