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Jeep Compass 2025 - Tip Start Feature

Jeep Compass 2025
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WARNING!
Do no
t 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
Ke
yless 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 build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Engine start up in very low ambient temperature
could result in evident white smok
e. This condition will
disappear as the engine warms up.
CAUTION!
The engine should not be allowed to crank for more
than 25 seconds. If the engine fails to start during
this period, wait at least two minutes for the start
er to
cool before repeating start procedure.
NOTE:
A dela
y of the star
t up t
o f
iv
e seconds is possible
under v
er
y cold conditions. The W
ait t
o Start telltale
will be illuminated during the preheat process. When
the engine Wait to Start telltale goes off, the engine is
a
v
ailable t
o be star
t
ed.
Tip Star
t F
eature
Place the ignition in the ST
ART position and release
it as the starter engages. The starter motor will
automatically disengage itself once the engine is
running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically in 25 seconds. If this occurs:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Wait at least two minutes.
3. Repeat the “Normal Starting — Diesel Engine”
procedure.
NOTE:
A delay of the start up to five seconds is possible
under very cold conditions. The Wait to Start telltale
will be illuminated during the preheat process. When
the engine Wait to Start telltale goes off, the engine is
available to be started.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the
brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
f
ollowing precautions are not observed:
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Ignition Functions — Using The ENGINE START/
STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE S
TART/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 25 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button again.
112 STARTING AND OPERATING

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