Cold Weather Operation (Below -22°F Or −30°C); If Engine Fails To Start - Dodge CHALLENGER 2020 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. In these
cases, the gear selector must be returned to "P"
to select desired gear.
If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the
vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage ONLY when vehicle speed
is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less.
The message "Vehicle Speed is Too High to
Shift to P" will be displayed in the instrument
cluster if vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph
(1.9 km/h).
WARNING!
If vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h),
the transmission will default to NEUTRAL until
the vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph
(1.9 km/h). A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL
position can roll. As an added precaution,
always apply the parking brake when exiting
the vehicle.
ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle
is in PARK by looking for the "P" in the instru-
ment cluster display and on the gear selector.
As an added precaution, always apply the
parking brake when exiting the vehicle.
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
−30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from an autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have
followed the "Normal Starting" or "Cold
Weather Operation" 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 RUN 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING! (Continued)
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle

to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission 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.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,

booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
"Jump Starting Procedure" in "In Case Of
Emergency" for further information.
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than
25 seconds at a time. Wait 60 seconds
before trying again.
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