Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C); If Engine Fails To Start - Dodge Durango 2012 Owner's Manual

414 STARTING AND OPERATING
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays "IGNITION MODE OFF").
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or
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

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
29°C)
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 dis-
charged battery, 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 dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to "Jump Start-
ing" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further
information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button)
(Continued)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
"Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
WARNING! (Continued)