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Starting fluids – Dodge 2012 Ram Diesel User Manual

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the engine is started, recycle the manifold heaters by
turning the ignition switch to the OFF position for at least
five seconds and then back ON.

3. If the vehicle is driven and vehicle speed exceeds
19 mph (31 km/h) before the manifold heater post-heat
(after start) cycle is complete, the manifold heaters will
shut off.

4. If the engine is started before the “Wait To Start Light”
turns off, the preheat cycle will turn off.

5. If the engine is cranked for more than 10 seconds, the
post-heat cycle will turn off.

NOTE:

• Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1,000

RPM and engage the Variable Geometry Turbocharger
at low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm-
up.

• When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel or

the fuel gels at low temperatures, air is pulled into the
fuel system. If your engine has run out of fuel, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures/Priming If The Engine Has
Run Out Of Fuel” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information.

Starting Fluids

WARNING!

Starting fluids or flammable liquids are never to be
used in the Cummins

diesel engine (see Warning

label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid,
starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air
intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire and
explosion causing serious personal injury and engine
damage.

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