Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c), Extended park starting – Dodge 2014 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC will
display “ON/RUN”),

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to

return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC will
display “OFF”).

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

To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold conditions
an externally powered electric block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is required for the 1.4L
Turbo engine below -20°F (-29°C) and for the 2.4L engine
below -29°F (-34°C) and is recommended for the 2.0L
engine and 2.4L engine below -20°F (-29°C).

Extended Park Starting

NOTE:

Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle

has not been started or driven for at least 35 days.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery

to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.

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

when the engine starts.

3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place the

ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.

4. If the engine fails to start after 8 attempts, allow the

starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat the
procedure.

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