Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c), Extended park starting, Extreme cold weather – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an

ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN

and START. To change the ignition positions without

starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these

steps:

• Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place

the ignition to the ACC position (EVIC/DID will

display “ACC”).

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC/DID

will display “ON/RUN”).

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

return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC/DID 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.

418 STARTING AND OPERATING

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