2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 294
2010 Dodge Nitro Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 293 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. WARNING! Tip Start Feature Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the driving range. starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. 5