2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 254

STARTING AND OPERATING 253 CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will decrease as the engine warms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a have enough power to continue running when the key is standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- grounded, three-wire extension cord. erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the The engine block heater cord is located at the right front accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running of the engine compartment for all engine applications. smoothly. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 sec- hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. ond periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the "Normal Starting" procedure should be repeated. 5