Dodge 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - Manual (Page 39)

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Ⅵ Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 39
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 39
▫ Normal Starting Procedure –
Engine Manifold Air Temperature
Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . 41
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
▫ Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ⅵ Normal Operation – Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . 44
▫ Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
▫ Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
▫ Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
▫ Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
▫ Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
▫ Cooling System Tips – Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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