Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C); Extended Park Starting - Dodge 2015 Dart Owner's Manual

414 STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver's Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
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,
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place
the ignition to the ACC position (EVIC/DID will
display "ACC"),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC/DID
will display "ON/RUN"),
• Press 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 35 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery
to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
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