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Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Follow the steps in the “Normal Starting” procedure

except:
1. Pushing the engine start button with the driver’s foot

on the brake will move the ignition from OFF or ACC

to RUN, and will illuminate the ЉWait To StartЉ telltale.

The engine will not immediately crank, this is normal

operation.

2. The “Wait To StartЉ telltale will remain on for a period

of time that varies depending on the engine tempera-

ture.

3. While the ЉWait to StartЉ telltale is on, the EVIC/DID

will additionally display a gauge or bar whose initial

length represents the full ЉWait to StartЉ time period.

Its length will decrease until it disappears when the
Љ

Wait to StartЉ time has elapsed.

CAUTION!

If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on,
DO NOT START engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.

4. After the engine “Wait To Start” telltale goes off, the

engine will automatically crank.

CAUTION!

The engine may automatically crank when the “Wait
To Start” time has elapsed. To abort the automatic
starting process, ensure the driver’s foot is fully
removed from the brake pedal prior to pushing the
START/STOP button to cycle the ignition off.

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