Dodge CHALLENGER 2009 User Manual

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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.

Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button —
Manual Transmission Only

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm

engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, press and hold the clutch pedal while
pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Release the button when the engine starts. If the vehicle
fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10
to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the
engine starting, release the button.

To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission
Only

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

2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/
STOP button must be held for two seconds before the
engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will
remain in the ACC position until the shift lever is in
PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF
position. If the shifter lever is not in PARK and the
ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC
(if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” mes-
sage and the engine will remain running. Never leave a
vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could roll.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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