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Automatic transmission – if equipped, Keyless enter-n-go – if equipped, Normal starting – Dodge 2013 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is

locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.

Automatic Transmission – If Equipped

The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.

NOTE:

You must press the brake pedal before shifting

out of PARK.

Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped

This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the ENGINE
START/STOP button is installed and
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter

is

in

the

passenger

compartment.

Normal Starting

Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm

engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.

To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system
takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, press the button again.

To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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