Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c), If engine fails to start – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to change the ignition switch to the RUN position

(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time

to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC

displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).

Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of

an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-

able from your authorized 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 personal injury.

Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission 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.

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