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

160 STARTING AND OPERATING
C W O
OLD EATHER PERATION
–22°F O −30°C)
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To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally powered
electric engine block heater (available from an
authorized dealer) is recommended.
I E F T S
F NGINE AILS O TART
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
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into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
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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,
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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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FTER TARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and
(Continued)
it will decrease as the engine warms up.
CAUTION!
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect
the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC
electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire
extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at
least one hour to have an adequate warming
effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is routed under
the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has
a removable cap that is located near the air box.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block
heater cord before driving. Damage to the
110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause
electrocution.