Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating » Starting procedures
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 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. Refer to "Jump-Starting" in "What To Do In Emergencies" 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;

1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it

2. Cycle the ignition to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds.

3. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal.

4. Cycle the ignition to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

Normal Starting

Extended Park Starting

If Engine Fails To Start