2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual Supplement - Page 40

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Manual

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38 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • The engine is allowed to crank as long as 30 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 engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer to "Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. Extreme Cold Weather The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of the engine. 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 longer periods and should be plugged in two hours prior to start. Its use is required for cold starts with temperatures under -20°F (-28°C). NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory installed option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater Automatic Transmission cords are available from your authorized MOPAR® Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the dealer. PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any • A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in driving range. thermostat.

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CAUTION!
The engine is allowed to crank as long as 30 sec-
onds. 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 engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer
to “Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water
Separator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Extreme Cold Weather
The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in
the water jacket of the engine. It requires a 110–115 Volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten-
sion 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 longer
periods and should be plugged in two hours prior to
start. Its use is required for cold starts with temperatures
under -20°F (-28°C).
NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in-
stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater
cords are available from your 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.
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STARTING AND OPERATING