2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 398

396 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will If the engine fails to start after you have followed the decrease as the engine warms up. "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold WeatherЉ proceENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel: The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits 1. Press and hold the brake pedal. quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a 2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, hold it. three-wire extension cord. 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one once. hour to have an adequate effect on the engine. The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood between the headlight assembly and the Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver's side of the vehicle.