Ram Trucks 2010 Chassis Cab - Manual (Page 203)

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Ⅵ Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . 205
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . 205
▫ Normal Starting Procedure – Engine
Manifold Air Temperature
Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . 207
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . 208
▫ Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Ⅵ Normal Operation – Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . 210
▫ Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Cooling System Tips – Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
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