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Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c), If the engine fails to start, Extreme cold weather (below –20°f – Dodge 2013 Grand_Caravan - Owner Manual User Manual

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3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage

automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure
(Steps 1–3 above).

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.

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 The 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 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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