2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 246
2010 Dodge Avenger Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 245 the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the With Tip Start engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather" proceengine is flooded. dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push CAUTION! the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this 15 seconds before trying again. occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15 secCAUTION! onds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal After Starting held to the floor, repeat the "Normal Starting" or "ExThe idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine treme Cold Weather" procedures. warms up. 5