2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 207
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 207 If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be repeated. The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side of the vehicle and held to the body with removable clips. WARNING! WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. Engine Block Heater- If Equipped The engine block heater warms the engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with grounded, three-wire extension cord. Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will decrease as the engine warms up. 5