Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement - Manual (Page 35)

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Ⅵ STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . .36
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . .37
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
▫ Extreme Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
▫ Normal Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold
Air Temperature Above 66° F (19° C) . . . . . . . .42
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature 0°F To 66°F (–18°C to 19°C) . . . . . .43
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
▫ Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Ⅵ NORMAL OPERATION – DIESEL ENGINE . . . . .47
▫ Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
▫ Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
▫ Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
▫ Idle Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
▫ Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed
(Chassis Cab Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
▫ Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
▫ Cooling System Tips – Automatic Transmission . .54
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