2022 Jeep Wrangler STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED)
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED)
- Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
- The starter is allowed to crank for up to 25-second intervals. Waiting two minutes between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING
- Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete stop, then shift the automatic transmission into PARK and apply the parking brake.
- Always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position, key fob is removed from the vehicle and vehicle is locked.
WARNING
- Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
- Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/ RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
- Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death
NOTE
Engine start-up in very low ambient temperature could result in evident white smoke. This condition will disappear as the engine warms up.
CAUTION!
- The engine is allowed to crank as long as 25 seconds. If the engine fails to start during this period, please wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating start procedure.
- If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO NOT START the engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage Ú page 362.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the PARK (P) position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range.
EXTREME COLD WEATHER
The cartridge block heater clips into the engine block near the water jacket and transfers heat to the coolant. It requires a 110–115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Its use is recommended for environments that routinely fall below -10°F (-23°C). It should be used when the vehicle has not been running overnight or for longer periods and should be plugged in for two hours prior to start. Its use is required for cold starts with temperatures under -20°F (-28°C).
NOTE:
The engine block heater and heater cord are factory-installed options. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater and heater cords are available from an authorized Mopar® dealer.
- A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in thermostat.
- A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine.
NORMAL STARTING
Observe the instrument cluster lights when starting the engine.
NOTE
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
- Always apply the parking brake.
- Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
NOTE
A delay of the start of up to five seconds is possible under very cold conditions. The Wait to Start telltale will be illuminated during the preheat process. When the engine Wait To Start telltale goes off the engine will automatically crank.
CAUTION
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO NOT START the engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage Ú page 362.
- The system will automatically engage the starter to crank the engine. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 25 seconds.
- If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the ENGINE START/STOP button again.
- Check that the Oil Pressure Warning Light has turned off. 6. Release the parking brak
STARTING FLUIDS
The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating system. If the instructions in this manual are followed, the engine should start in all conditions and no type of starting fluid should be used.
WARNING
- Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
- When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
- Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
- Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/ RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.