Dodge 2010 Ram Chassis Cab User Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . 205
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . 205
Normal Starting Procedure – Engine

Manifold Air Temperature
Above 66°F (19°C)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air

Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . 207

Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air

Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Normal Operation – Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . 210

Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Cooling System Tips – Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

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