2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Owner's Manual - Page 332

330 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transaxle shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to shift out of PARK. Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or -29°C) Follow the same instructions in the "Normal Starting" procedure. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If The Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. • 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 Section 6 of this manual. If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. (Continued)