Starting fluids – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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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, the

“Delayed startup” procedure may be required.
NOTE:

Not all Transmission Failures requires the “De-

layed startup” Procedure, it depends on the type of

failure.

(refer to ЉInstrument Cluster MessagesЉ under ЉAuto-

mated Manual TransmissionЉ in this section for further

information):

• Begin with the key in the OFF position.
• Press and hold the brake pedal.
• Turn the key to the START/AVV position and hold it

there for at least seven seconds with the brake de-

pressed. The engine will start, and the transmission

will operate in recovery mode (maximum gear permit-

ted = 3rd, automatic mode not available). If the engine

does not start, contact your authorized dealer.

Starting Fluids

The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating

system. If the instructions in this manual are followed,

the engine should start in all conditions and no type of

starting fluid should be used.

WARNING!

Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key

fob and lock your vehicle.

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