2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 265

264 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below Ϫ20°F or Ϫ29°C) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm an externally powered electric engine block heater (availengine is obtained without pumping or pressing the able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. accelerator pedal. If Engine Fails To Start Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START WARNING! position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into automatically when the engine is running. If the engine the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the causing serious personal injury. LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the (Continued) "Normal Starting" procedure. Normal Starting (Tip Start)