Jeep 2012 Compass - Starting and Operating

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures .................... 293
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 293
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 294
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 294
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or ⫺29°C) ............... 295
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 295
▫ After Starting ....................... 295
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 296
䡵 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........ 296
▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission ......... 296
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ............. 297
▫ Downshifting ....................... 298
䡵 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ...... 298
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 300
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 300
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 301
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