Automatic transmission, Normal starting (above 32°f / 0°c), Extremely cold weather starting – Chrysler 2007 Pacifica User Manual

Page 267: Below, Ϫ20°f / –29°c), High altitude starting, Above 4,000 ft. / 1 219 m)

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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Depress the
brake pedal before shifting into any driving gear.

Normal Starting (Above 32°F / 0°C)

1. Do not depress the accelerator.

2. Turn and hold the ignition key in the START position
and release when engine starts.

3. If engine does not start after 3 seconds, depress the
accelerator lightly (while still cranking the engine).

4. If engine does not start after 15 seconds, turn the
ignition key off.

5. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, and repeat steps 1 — 5 shown
above.

NOTE:

This vehicle is equipped with a transmission

shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
depressed to shift out of Park (P).

Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below

Ϫ20°F /

–29°C)
Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting
Process” as shown above.

To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.

High Altitude Starting (Above 4,000 ft. / 1 219 m)
Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting
Process” as shown above.

To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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