2011 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 293

STARTING AND OPERATING 291 If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" and "Extreme Cold Weather" proce- To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine 15 seconds before trying again. for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key After Starting in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. warms up. WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. 5