2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 273

STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Follow the steps in the Normal Starting Procedure except: • After engine start-up, check to see that there is oil pressure. • Allow the engine to idle about three minutes until the manifold heaters have completed the post-heat cycle. • Release the parking brake and drive. NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 RPM at low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm-up. NOTE: If the engine stalls or if the ignition switch is left ON for more than two minutes after the WAIT TO START light goes out, reset the grid heaters by turning the ignition switch to OFF for at least five seconds and then back ON. Repeat steps 3 through 7 of the normal starting procedure. CAUTION! Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at a time or starter motor damage may result. Turn key to OFF and wait at least two minutes for starter to cool before repeating start procedure. • The WAIT TO START light will remain on for a period of time (length of time depends on engine temperature). • After the WAIT TO START light goes off, turn the ignition key to START. Do not press the accelerator during starting. 5