Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster - User Guide - Manual (Page 68)

A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in preventing fuel gelling. It is
controlled by a built-in thermostat. This diesel pre-heat system improves engine
starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine.
NOTE:
• The engine is designed to work at an ambient temperature ranging from -22°F to
+ 122°F (-30°C to + 50C°). Rubber, pipes, timing belt cover and electronic
devices are not designed to work out of this range.
• The engine and transmission block heater cord is a factory installed option. If your
vehicle is not equipped, heater cords are available from your authorized MOPAR ®
dealer.
In the case of LOW temperature after Starting, the Automated Manual Transmission
may not be able to engage first gear. In this case a message "Shift not allowed"
appears. In this situation use the engine block heater.
Water In Fuel Message
If a Generic Warning Light appears in the cluster and a “Service Fuel Filter” message
appears in EVIC, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately to
prevent engine damage. Please see your authorized dealer for draining the fuel
filter/water separator and fuel filter replacement.
AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — DIESEL ONLY
The automated manual transmission is a conventional six-speed manual transmis-
sion with an electronically-controlled hydraulic system that controls the clutch and
gear shifting. In forward gears, this transmission offers two modes of operation:
MANUAL (M) mode (where the driver controls the transmission shifting), and
Automatic mode (the DRIVE [D] position), where the electronic system controls the
gear shifts. In either mode, there is no clutch pedal; the electronic system always
controls the clutch operation.
NOTE:
• Engine torque will be interrupted briefly during the transmission upshifts, making
these shifts more abrupt than with a typical automatic transmission. This is normal.
• Although transmission shifting is performed automatically, the vehicle will not
"creep" when the brake pedal is released, and may in fact roll backwards on an
incline. At a stop, the accelerator pedal must be pressed to transmit driving torque
to the wheels.
• In Automatic Mode the Automated Manual Transmission adapts the gear changing
strategy evaluating the road condition such as slopes and bends in the in the road.
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