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STARTING AND OPERATING
After Starting
The idle speed will autom atically decrease as the engine
warm s up.
CAUTIO N!
To preven t damage to the starter, do not cran k the
engin e for more than 15 secon ds at a tim e. Wait 10 to
secon ds before tryin g again .
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warm s engine coolant and
perm its quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a stand ard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grou nd ed, three-w ire extension cord .
15
If the engine has been flood ed, it may start to run, but not
have enou gh power to continu e running when the key is
released . If this occurs, continu e cranking up to 15
second s with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to
the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not oversp eed en-
gine.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is
located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module.
WARN ING!
If the engine show s no sign of starting after two 15
second period s of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “NORMAL STARTING” proced ure
shou ld be rep eated .
Rem ember to discon nect the cord before drivin g.
Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could
cause electrocu tion .
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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