Ram Trucks 2014 ProMaster Commercial - Diesel Supplement - Manual (Page 40)

Driving
Condition
Load
Turbo-
charger
Tempera-
ture
Idle Time
(min.)
Before
Engine
Shutdown
Stop and
Go
Empty Cool Less than
One
Stop and
Go
Medium One
Highway
Speeds
Medium Warm Two
City Traffic Maximum
GCWR
Three
Highway
Speeds
Maximum
GCWR
Four
Uphill
Grade
Maximum
GCWR
Hot Five
Cooling System Tips — Automated Manual
Transmission
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating in high ambient temperature conditions, take the
following actions:
• City Driving — When stopped, shift the transmis-
sion into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle
speed.
• Highway Driving — Reduce your speed.
• Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission gear.
• Air Conditioning — Turn it off temporarily.
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