Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - User Guide - Manual (Page 60)

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
Normal Starting Procedure
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL (N) position, and the brake pedal must be
pressed, to allow engine cranking. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and apply the
brake pedal BEFORE turning the key to the START/AVV position; otherwise, the engine
will not crank and the key must be cycled OFF, then back on, before cranking is allowed.
NOTE:
• Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
• Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting the engine.
To start the engine follow the procedure below:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Place the shift lever into the NEUTRAL (N) position while keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
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.
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