Did amber telltales, Diesel particulate filter (dpf) messages – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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DID Amber Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-

tales. These telltales include:
Water In Fuel Indicator Light

The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illumi-

nate when there is water detected in the fuel

filters. If this light remains on, DO NOT start the

vehicle before you drain the water from the fuel

filters to prevent engine damage. Refer to “Maintenance

Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filters” in

“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Wait To Start Light

The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for ap-

proximately two seconds when the ignition is

turned to the RUN position. It’s duration may be longer

based on colder operating conditions. Vehicle will not

initiate start until telltale is out. Refer to “Starting Proce-

dures” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

NOTE:

The “Wait To Start” telltale may not illuminate if

the intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid Light

This telltale will turn on to indicate the Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is low.

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
The Cummins® diesel engine meets all EPA Heavy Duty

Diesel Engine Emissions Standards, resulting in one of

the lowest emitting diesel engines ever produced. To

achieve these emissions standards, your vehicle is

equipped with a state-of-the-art engine and exhaust

system. These systems are seamlessly integrated into

your vehicle and managed by the Powertrain Control

Module (PCM). The PCM manages engine combustion to

allow the exhaust system’s catalyst to trap and burn

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