Chrysler Journey User Manual page 165

Extreme Cold Weather
(Below 20°F or 29°C)
Follow the same instructions in the "Normal
Starting" procedure.
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized 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 per-
sonal injury.
WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transaxle cannot be started this
way. Unburned fuel could enter the cata-
lytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged
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 dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to Section 6 for proper jump-starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.
Without Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have fol-
(Continued)
lowed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold
Weather" procedures, 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.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank
the engine for more than 15 second intervals
at one time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before
trying again.
If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but
not have enough power to continue running
when the key fob is released. If this occurs,
continue cranking up to 15 seconds with the
accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the
floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the
key fob once the engine is running smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two
15 second periods of cranking with the accel-
erator pedal held to the floor, repeat the "Nor-
mal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather" pro-
cedures.
With Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have fol-
lowed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold
Weather" procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then,
turn the ignition switch to the START position
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