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) - Dodge Caravan 2008 Owner's Manual

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310 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. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically
when the engine is running.
3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK 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
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.
20°F /

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