2009 RAM CHASSIS CAB engine overheat

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the
vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be ob-
tained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze)
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351
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Change Interval....................... 339
Dipstick ............................. 338
Disposal ............................ 340
Filter ......................... 338,340,378
Identification Logo ..................... 339
Materials Added to ..................... 340
Pressure Gauge ....................... 164
Recommendation ...................... 339
Synthetic ............................ 340
Viscosity ............................ 339
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 336
Operating Precautions .................... 336
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 82
Overdrive ............................. 227
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 227
Overhead Console ....................... 136
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 136
Overheating, Engine ...................... 165 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
.........4,405
Parking Brake .......................... 254
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 53
Passing Light ........................... 128
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 131
Pets .................................. 72
Pets, Transporting ........................ 72
Phone, Cellular .......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect\3) .............. 86
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 262
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 144
Seats ............................... 118
Sliding Rear Window ................. 34,154
Steering .......................... 252,253
Windows ............................. 32
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