2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 373

STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Turn the ignition switch to the START position and If Engine Fails To Start release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start WARNING! within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into Starting" procedure. the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to Tip Start Feature - Automatic Transmission Only start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire Turn the ignition switch to the START position and causing serious personal injury. release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it will continue to run, but will automatically disengage started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transitself when the engine is running. If the engine fails to mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seccould enter the catalytic converter and, once the onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK engine has started, ignite and damage the converter position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, Starting" procedure. booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) This type of start can be dangerous if done impropTo ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of erly. Refer to "Jump Starting" in "What To Do In an externally-powered electric engine block heater (availEmergencies" for further information. able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. 5