108 STARTING AND OPERATING The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the ignition button/key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the ignition button/key once the engine is running smoothly. The starter should not be operated for more than 25-second intervals.
Waiting a few minutes between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. 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. If the engine shows no sign of starting after a 10 second period of engine cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
C OLD W EATHER O PERATION (B ELOW –22°F O R −30°C) When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto matic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil dren 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 gear selector. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil dren), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from an authorized dealer) is recommended. A FTER S TARTING If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly Ъ page315. The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will decrease as the engine warms up. STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.