Dodge 2004 DR Ram SRT-10, Owner'S Manual

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Normal starting of either a cold or a
warm engine does not require pump-
ing or depressing the accelerator
pedal. To start the vehicle, turn the key
to the ON position and press the red
ENGINE START button located on the
instrument panel and release when the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then
repeat the normal starting procedure.
If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
normal starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15–seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be
repeated.
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