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Dodge 2004 Ram Pickup 3500 User Manual

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WARNING!

Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.

NORMAL OPERATION

Observe the following when the engine is operating.

• All message center lights are off.
• Check Engine Lamp is off.
• Engine Oil Pressure is above 10 psi (69 kPa) at idle.
• Low Oil Pressure light is off.
• Voltmeter Operation:

• The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation if

certain engine temperatures are below 66°F (19°C).
This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat

cycle of the intake manifold heater system. The
number of cycles and the length of the cycling
operation is controlled by the engine control mod-
ule, this time will not exceed 150 seconds. The
needle should then stabilize at the approximate
operation point.

• The cycling action will cause temporary dimming of

the headlamps, interior lamps, and also a noticeable
reduction in blower motor speed.

Cold Weather Precautions

Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may
require special considerations. The following charts sug-
gest these options:

STARTING AND OPERATING

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