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WARNING!(Continued)
accessible to children), and do not leave the igni-
tion (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE
Observe the following when the engine is operating.
•All message center lights are off.
•Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off.
•Engine oil pressure is above 10 psi (69 kPa) at idle.
•Voltmeter operation:
The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various
engine temperatures. 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 module.
Post-heat operation can run for several minutes, and then
the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize.
The cycling action will cause temporary dimming of the
headlamps, interior lamps, and also a noticeable reduc-
tion 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:
Fuel Operating Range
NOTE:Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels”ONLY.
214 STARTING AND OPERATING

•sudden loss of power
•unusual engine noises
•fuel, oil or coolant leaks
•sudden change, outside the normal operating range, in
the engine operating temperature
•excessive smoke
•oil pressure drop
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater
cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 Volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten-
sion cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to
the right side and can be located just behind the grille
near the headlamp.NOTE:The engine block heater cord is a factory installed
option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords are
available from your authorized MOPAR® dealer.
The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to
have an adequate warming effect on the coolant.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110–115 Volt electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
NOTE:The block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6.5
Amps to activate the heater element.
Block Heater Usage
For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine
block heater usage is recommended.
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For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine
block heater usage is required.
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)
The purpose of the exhaust brake (engine braking) fea-
ture is to supply negative (braking) torque from the
engine. Typically, the engine braking is used for, but not
limited to, vehicle towing applications where vehicle
braking can be achieved by the internal engine power,
thereby sparing the mechanical brakes of the vehicle.
Benefits of the exhaust brake are:
•vehicle driving control
•reduced brake fade
•longer brake life
•faster cab warm-upThe exhaust brake feature will only function when the
driver toggles it on by pushing the exhaust brake button
until theExhaust Brake Indicatoris illuminated. Nor-
mal (Full Strength) exhaust brake mode is indicated by a
yellowExhaust Brake Indicator.
Exhaust Brake Switch
4
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JUMP STARTING
WARNING!
•To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing,
do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or
fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connecting
jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch each
other. Keep open flames or sparks away from
battery vent holes. Always wear eye protection
when working with batteries.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12 Volt system, i.e., do
not use a 24 Volt power source.
NOTE:Replacement batteries should both be of equal
size to prevent damage to the vehicle’s charging system.
Your vehicle is equipped with two 12 Volt batteries. If it
becomes necessary to use a booster battery with jumpercables to start a vehicle’s engine because its batteries are
discharged, the following procedure should be used:
Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis-
sion in PARK (or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission).
Turn off lights, heater and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator (if equipped) in both batteries. If the
indicator (if equipped) is light or yellow on either battery,
replace that battery.
CAUTION!
Use the jump start procedure only when the charge
indicator (if equipped) in both batteries is dark in the
center. Do not attempt jump starting when either
battery charge indicator (if equipped) is bright or
yellow. If the charge indicator (if equipped) has a
green dot in the center, failure to start is not due to a
discharged battery and cranking system should be
checked.
282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Diesel Fuel...............................69
Diesel Fuel Requirements....................69
Bulk Storage of.........................95
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming...............109
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................117
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter...........105
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......30
Engine.................................100
Air Cleaner...........................104
Block Heater........................62,68
Break-In Recommendations.................14
Compartment..........................100
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................122
Identification..........................100
Idling................................65
Oil..............................102 , 122
Oil Filler Cap..........................103Filters
Air Cleaner...........................104
Engine Fuel...........................105
Engine Oil........................104 , 122
Engine Oil Disposal.....................104
Flashers
Turn Signal............................19
Fluid Capacities..........................121
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................118
Fluid, Brake.............................125
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........122
Fog Lights...............................26
Fuel...................................69
Adding...............................92
Diesel............................69,122
Filter................................105
Requirements...........................69
Specifications...........................70
INDEX - RAM 1500 347

Oil, Engine..............................102
Capacity.............................121
Change Interval........................103
Dipstick..............................102
Disposal..............................104
Filter............................104 , 122
Filter Disposal.........................104
Materials Added to......................104
Recommendation.......................102
Viscosity.............................103
Overheating, Engine........................20
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........113
Remote Starting System......................12
Schedule, Maintenance.....................128
Seat Belts
Reminder..............................22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............122Signals, Turn.............................19
Speedometer.............................23
Starting.................................59
Automatic Transmission...................60
Engine Block Heater...................62,68
Remote...............................12
Starting Procedures.........................59
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).............59
Tachometer..............................18
Tip Start................................60
Ti re s
Pressure Warning Light....................24
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................78
Towing.................................74
Guide................................78
Weight...............................78
Trailer Towing............................74
Cooling System Tips......................90
INDEX - RAM 1500 349

Disposal of Used Coolant.................314
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................311
Points to Remember.....................314
Pressure Cap..........................313
Radiator Cap..........................313
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........311,328
Diesel Exhaust Brake.......................223
Diesel Fuel..............................248
Diesel Fuel Requirements....................248
Bulk Storage of.........................257
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming...............306
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................314
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter...........300
Electronic Range Select (ERS).................235
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......166
Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting..........................282Engine.................................289
Air Cleaner...........................296
Block Heater.......................207 , 222
Break-In Recommendations................149
Compartment......................289 , 290
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................328
Identification......................289 , 290
Idling...............................217
Jump Starting..........................282
Oil..............................292 , 328
Oil Filler Cap..........................294
Oil Synthetic..........................295
Runaway.............................247
Exhaust Brake............................223
Exhaust System...........................323
Filters
Engine Fuel...........................300
Engine Oil........................295 , 328
352 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500

Materials Added to......................295
Recommendation.......................293
Synthetic.............................295
Viscosity.............................294
Overdrive...............................237
Overdrive OFF Switch......................237
Overheating, Engine.......................156
Perform Service Indicator, Reset...............336
Power
Take-Off Adapter.......................244
Take-Off Operation......................244
PTO (Power Take-Off)......................244
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........311
Remote Starting System.....................146
Resetting Perform Service Indicator............336Seat Belts
Reminder.............................159
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............328
Shifting................................225
Automatic Transmission..................227
Manual Transmission....................239
Signals, Turn............................155
Speedometer.............................159
Starting................................202
Automatic Transmission..................203
Engine Block Heater.................207 , 222
Manual Transmission....................203
Remote..............................146
Starting Procedures........................202
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)............202
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................295
Tachometer..............................154
INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 355