Dodge Challenger 2015, Operating Information Manual

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vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps starting with the ignition switch in the OFF
position:
1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to change the ignition switch to the
ACC position,
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to
the RUN position,
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
third time to return the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F
Or −29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
•
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the con-
verter and vehicle.
•
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. Refer to
“Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies” for further information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button) — Automatic
Transmission Only
If the engine fails to start after you have followed
the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather " procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and hold it, then press and release the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter
motor will engage automatically, run for 10
seconds, and then disengage. Once this oc-
curs, release the accelerator pedal and the
brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button) — Manual
Transmission Only
If the engine fails to start after you have followed
the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather " procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel, press and hold the clutch
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and hold it, then press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than
15 seconds. Release the accelerator pedal and
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