Idle shutdown, Operating precautions, Avoid overheating the engine – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Idle Shutdown

This feature can be enabled so that the truck will auto-

matically shutdown when the truck has been idling for a

set period of time when the engine is at operating

temperature. Idle time can be set in 5 minute increments

between 5 and 60 minutes. See your local authorized

dealer to enable this feature.

Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed (Chassis
Cab Only)

This feature allows the owner to set a maximum vehicle

speed for the vehicle. The 3500 Series maximum vehicle

speed can be set between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 87 mph

(140 km/h). The 4500/5500 Series maximum vehicle

speed can be set between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 85 mph

(136 km/h). See your local authorized dealer to enable

this feature.
NOTE:

DO NOT set the maximum vehicle speed to a

value greater than what the vehicle tires are rated for.

Operating Precautions

Avoid Overheating The Engine
The temperature of the engine coolant (antifreeze) (a

mixture of 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must not

exceed the normal range of the temperature gauge 240°F

(116°C) with a 16 psi (110 kPa) radiator cap.
Usually the engine coolant (antifreeze) temperature indi-

cated during operation will be to the left of center in the

normal range of the gauge.
Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation
Continual operation at low engine coolant (antifreeze)

temperature below the normal range on the gauge 140°F

(60°C) can be harmful to the engine. Low engine coolant

(antifreeze) temperature can cause incomplete combus-

tion which allows carbon and varnish to form on piston

rings and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can

enter the crankcase, diluting the lubricating oil and

causing rapid wear to the engine.

214 STARTING AND OPERATING

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