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Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or ̺29°c), If engine fails to start, Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or – Dodge 2012 Charger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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• 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

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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

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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get

it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
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)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather

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dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press

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