Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C); If The Engine Fails To Start - Dodge Grand Caravan 2014 Owner's Manual

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452 STARTING AND OPERATING

3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage

automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the

ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15

seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure

(Steps 1–3 above).

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission

shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be

pressed to shift out of PARK.

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.

• 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.

• 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" in "What To Do In Emergen-

cies" for further information.

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