2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 416

414 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold WeatherЉ procedures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch 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 Clearing A Flooded Engine The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will (Using Fob With Integrated Key) decrease as the engine warms up. If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather" procedures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.