Extreme cold weather – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster - User Guide User Manual

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3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN/MAR position and watch the instrument

panel cluster lights.

CAUTION!

If the “Generic Warning Light” remains on and a “Service Fuel Filter” message
displays, DO NOT START engine before you drain the water from the fuel filter
housing to avoid engine damage. Please see your authorized dealer for draining
the fuel filter/water separator and fuel filter replacement.

4. After the Glow Plug light turns off, turn the ignition switch to the START/AVV

position to start the engine. Do not press the accelerator during starting.

5. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, release

the ignition key so that it turns back to the ON/RUN position.

6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
7. Release the parking brake.

To start the engine if the transmission is faulty, run the “Delayed startup” procedure
(see also "Instrument Cluster Messages" under "Automated Manual Transmission"):
1. Begin with the key in the OFF position.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Turn the key to the START/AVV position and hold it there for at least seven seconds

with the brake depressed. The engine will start, and the transmission will operate
in recovery mode (maximum gear permitted = 3rd, automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact your authorized dealer.

Extreme Cold Weather

This vehicle has three heating elements; one engine block heater (a resistance heater
installed in the water jacket of the engine) and two transmission heaters (one
resistance heater installed under the oil reservoir of the hydraulic actuation system
and one on the differential cover of the transmission). They require a 110–115 Volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Their use is
recommended for environments that routinely fall below -10°F (-23°C). They should
be used when the vehicle has not been running overnight or longer periods and
should be plugged in two hours prior to start. Their use is required for cold starts with
temperatures under -20°F (-29°C).

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