Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement - Manual (Page 80)

Stationary Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet
the following conditions:
• Be in PARK position (vehicles equipped with auto-
matic transmission)
• PTO switch has been activated
• Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with manual
transmission)
• Brake pedal must not be applied
• Vehicle engine must be running
• No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present
• PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle
provided circuits
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
display a ЉPTO OnЉ message for five seconds if the above
conditions are met. Otherwise, the EVIC will display a
message ЉTo Operate PTO Shift To ParkЉ indicating what
operator action should be taken to engage the PTO mode.
The customer has the choice to operate the PTO by
utilizing the cruise control switches or by utilizing a
remote control (provided by the PTO supplier). To oper-
ate the feature using the cruise control switches, the
customer must first activate the PTO switch which will
turn on the PTO. In order to increase or decrease the
engine idle speed, to optimize the PTO function, the
“RESUME/ACCEL” and “DECEL” cruise switches can
be used respectively. To disengage PTO operation and
return to “standard vehicle operation” simply toggle the
PTO switch to the OFF position.
The torque converter clutch (TCC) will automatically
engage at engine speeds above 1,200 RPM (engine speed)
in PTO stationary mode. Once engaged, the TCC will
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