2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 370

368 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to "Jump Starting" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further information. Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. 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. After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. If the engine fails to start after you have followed the ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold WeatherЉ proceThe engine block heater warms the engine, and permits dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel: quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a 1. Press and hold the brake pedal. standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a 2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and grounded, three-wire extension cord. hold it. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.