Normal Starting; Extremely Cold Weather; (Below 20°F Or 29°C) - Chrysler Sebring Convertible Owner's Manual

252 STARTING AND OPERATING

Normal Starting

NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start, turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release it when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
For vehicles equipped with Tip Start, 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. 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.
Extremely Cold Weather (below
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
20°F or 29°C)