Jeep Compass 2025 - Starting and Operating; Starting the Engine; Normal Starting - Diesel Engine

STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust
both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat
belts.
WARNING!
● When e
xiting the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
● Never lea
ve children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
● Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission
gear selector.
● Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
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WARNING!
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
● Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL
or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
NOTE:
For manual transmissions, including bo
th gasoline and
diesel models, ensure the parking brake is engaged
and the clutch and brake are pressed before starting
the engine.
NORMAL STARTING — DIESEL ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
Place the ignition to the START position and release
when the engine starts. The starter should not be
operated for more than 25 second interv
als. Waiting
at least two minutes between such intervals will protect
the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
● Bef
ore exiting a vehicle, always come to
a complete stop, then shift the automatic
transmission into P
ARK and apply the parking
brake.
● Always make sure the keyless ignition node is in
the OFF position, key fob is removed from the
vehicle and vehicle is locked.
● Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
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