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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 d intervals at one tim e.
Wait 10 to 15 secon ds before tryin g again .
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warm s the engine, and perm its
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the electrical cord
to a stand ard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grou nd ed, three-w ire extension cord .
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 with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
The engine block heater cord is rou ted und er the hood on
the driver’s side of the vehicle. It has a rem ovable cap
that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Pow er
Mod ule.
If the engine show s no sign of starting after two 15–
second intervals of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “Norm al Starting” proced ure shou ld
be rep eated .
WARN ING!
Rem ember to discon nect the electrical 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 | 2009 |
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