Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C); If Engine Fails To Start - RAM TRUCK 1500 Owner's Manual

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays "RUN"),
4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays "OFF").
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
"Normal Starting" procedure, it may be flooded. Push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
there while cranking the engine. This should clear any
excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
STARTING AND OPERATING 345
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission 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.
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