Normal starting procedure – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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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.
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting

the engine.
NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm

engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the

accelerator pedal.
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 posi-

tion 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 AVV (START) 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.

36 STARTING AND OPERATING

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