Cooling system tips — automated manual, Transmission – Ram Trucks 2014 ProMaster Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual
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Driving
Condition
Load
Turbo-
charger
Tempera-
ture
Idle Time
(min.)
Before
Engine
Shutdown
Stop and
Go
Empty
Cool
Less than
One
Stop and
Go
Medium
One
Highway
Speeds
Medium
Warm
Two
City Traffic
Maximum
GCWR
Three
Highway
Speeds
Maximum
GCWR
Four
Uphill
Grade
Maximum
GCWR
Hot
Five
Cooling System Tips — Automated Manual
Transmission
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating in high ambient temperature conditions, take the
following actions:
• City Driving — When stopped, shift the transmis-
sion into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle
speed.
• Highway Driving — Reduce your speed.
• Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission gear.
• Air Conditioning — Turn it off temporarily.
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