If engine fails to start – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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

when the engine starts.

3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle 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 eight attempts, allow

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

the procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
Љ

Normal StartingЉ or ЉExtreme Cold WeatherЉ procedure,

and has not experienced an extended park condition as

identified in ЉExtended Park StartingЉ procedure it may

be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than

15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the

engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the ON

position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the

“Normal Starting” procedure.

WARNING!

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.

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