2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 278

STARTING AND OPERATING 277 STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pressed to the floor. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the key. Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. 5 NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting Manual Transaxle - If Equipped Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake, out of PARK. press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift Tip Start lever in NEUTRAL. NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.