Automatic Transmission; Normal Starting (Above 32°F / 0°C); Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below 20°F / -29°C); High Altitude Starting (Above 4,000 Ft. / 1 219 M) - Chrysler town & country 2007 Manual

308 STARTING AND OPERATING

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.
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
–29°C)
Follow the same instructions in the "Normal Starting"
procedure.
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"
procedure.
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
20°F /