Dodge 2004 Stratus Coupe - Manual (Page 152)

WARNING!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless, colorless and extremely poisonous, could
build up, and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
• Do not start the vehicle by pushing or pulling.
• Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive the
vehicle at high speed until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
• Release the ignition key as soon as the engine
starts to avoid damaging the starter motor.
This vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled
fuel injection system that automatically controls fuel
quantity. When starting the engine, there is normally no
need to depress the accelerator pedal.
Normal conditions
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the ignition key and make sure all occupants are
properly seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot.
3. Set the gearshift selector lever (manual transaxle) in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or the selector lever (au-
tomatic transaxle) in the “P” (PARK) position.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (manual transaxle).
NOTE : For models equipped with a manual trans-
axle, the starter will not operate unless the clutch
pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock).
5. After turning the ignition key to the “ON” position,
make certain that all warning lights are functioning
properly before starting the engine.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal, and release the key
when the engine starts.
152 STARTING AND DRIVING