2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 250

STARTING AND OPERATING 249 STARTING PROCEDURES Tip Start Feature Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself WARNING! when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this Do not leave children or animals inside parked occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" cause serious injury or death. procedure. Normal Starting Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL or NOTE: Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator driving range. pedal. NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission Turn the ignition switch to the START position and shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start pressed to shift out of PARK. within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. 5