Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c), If engine fails to start, Extreme cold weather – Dodge 2013 Challenger SRT8 User Manual

Page 297: Below –20°f or −29°c)

Advertising
background image

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

change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY”),

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),

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

return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).

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

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

WARNING!

• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into

the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

295

Advertising