2004 Dodge Intrepid Owner Manual - Page 127
2004 Dodge Intrepid Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 127 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key to the "START" position and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Extremely Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C) For reliable starting at these temperatures, use externally powered battery and electric engine block heaters that are available from your dealer. 5