After starting – Dodge 2014 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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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 WeatherЉ proce-

dures, 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 the clutch

pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal

Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With
Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-

dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel:
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and

hold it.

2. Place the ignition in the START position and release it

as soon as the starter engages.

The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10

seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal,

turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to

15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will

decrease as the engine warms up.

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