2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 241

240 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine fails to start after you have followed the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather" proceCAUTION! dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Damage to the transmission may occur if the followThen, turn the ignition switch to the START position and ing precautions are not observed: release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL CAUTION! into any forward gear when the engine is above To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 secidle speed. onds before trying again. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.