2005 Jeep Liberty Owners Manual

STARTINGANDOPERATING
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If  the  engine   show s  no  sign   of  starting   after  two   15
second   period s  of cranking   with   the  accelerator   pedal
held to  the floor, the “Norm  al Starting”  proced ure shou ld
be rep eated .
StartingandOperatingCautions—DieselEngines
Und er norm al  cond itions, do not operate   the  starter
for  longer  than  20  second s at  one  time.  At  tem pera-
tures  below  5°F (Ϫ15°C), you  may  operate  the  starter
for  up  to  25 second s  at one  time.  Longer   period s of
operation   may  resu lt in  starter  or  battery   damage.  If
the   engine   does  not   start   at  once,   rep eat  Steps   1
throu gh  4.
AfterStarting
The  idle  speed  is  autom atically  controlled   and  will  de-
crease  as the  engine  warm s up.
NormalStarting—DieselEngines
Cold  engine  speed s higher  than  necessary   for driving 5
or higher  than  specified  for idling  may damage   engine
components.
1.
Turn  the  ignition  key to  the  ON/ RUN  position.
2.
Watch the  “Glow  Plug Ind icator  Light.” It will  stay on
for  a   maxim um  of   2  second s,  depend  ing  on   engine
tem peratu re. When  the “Glow  Plug Ind icator Light”  goes
out,  the engine   is read y to start.
Before  turning   off you r  Diesel  engine,  alw ays  allow
the engine  to retu rn to  norm al idle speed  and  then run
for several  second s. This  assu res prop er lubrication   of
the  turbocharger.   This  is  particu larly  necessary   after
period s of  high  speed  driving.
3.
Donot  press  the  accelerator.  Turn  the  ignition  key  to
START and  hold it in  this position  until  the  engine starts.
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CategoriesJeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals
Model Year2005
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