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Starting fluids – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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4. If the engine is started before the “Wait To Start”

telltale 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 Turbo-

charger 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 must never 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.

The engine is equipped with an automatic electric air

preheating system. If the instructions in this manual are

followed, the engine should start in all conditions.

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