STARTING AND OPERATING
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Automatic Transmission
If Engine Fails To Start
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
If the engine fails to start after you have follow ed the
“NORMAL STARTING” proced ure, it may be flood ed.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This shou ld clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flood ed.
Normal Starting
Norm al Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained withou t pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the “START” position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 second s, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continu ing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 second s, turn the key to the “LOCK” position,
wait 10 to 15 second s, then rep eat the norm al starting
proced ure.
CAUTIO N!
5
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
15 secon ds before tryin g again .
Extremely Cold Weather (belowϪ20°F orϪ29°C)
To insu re reliable starting at these tem peratu res, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from you r dealer) is recom mend ed.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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