Extreme Cold Weather; Extended Park Starting - Dodge 2016 Dart Owner's Manual

418 STARTING AND OPERATING
and START. To change the ignition positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps:
• Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place
the ignition to the ACC position (EVIC/DID will
display "ACC").
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC/DID
will display "ON/RUN").
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC/DID will
display "OFF").
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or −29°C)
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold conditions
an externally powered electric block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is required for the 1.4L
Turbo engine below -20°F (-29°C) and for the 2.4L engine
below -29°F (-34°C) and is recommended for the 2.0L
engine and 2.4L engine below -20°F (-29°C).

Extended Park Starting

NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery
to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it
when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the
ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.