Extreme cold weather – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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5. After engine start-up, check to see that there is oil

pressure.

6. Allow the engine to idle about three minutes until the

manifold heaters have completed the post-heat cycle.

7. Release the parking brake and drive.
NOTE:

• Engine idle speed will automatically increase to

1,000 RPM and engage the Variable Geometry Turbo-

charger at low coolant temperatures to improve engine

warm-up.

• The engine may not automatically crank after the

engine ЉWait To StartЉ telltale goes off if a door or the

hood is ajar.

• If the engine stalls, or if the ignition switch is left ON

for more than two minutes after the “Wait To Start

Light” goes out, reset the grid heaters by turning the

ignition switch to the OFF position for at least five

seconds and then back ON. Repeat steps 1 through 7 of

“Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Starting Procedure – Engine

Manifold Air Temperature Below 66° F (19° C).”

Extreme Cold Weather

The Cummins® diesel engine is equipped with several

features designed to assist cold weather starting and

operation:
• The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed

in the water jacket of the engine just above and behind

the oil filter. It requires a 110–115 Volt AC electrical

outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

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.

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