2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 256
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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256 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 2 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. • 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 2 minutes after the WAIT TO START light goes out, reset the grid heaters by turning the ignition switch to Off for at least 5 seconds and then back On. Repeat steps 3 through 7 of the normal starting procedure. For Extremely Cold Weather Starting - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0°F (- 18°C) In extremely cold weather below 0°F (- 18°C) it may be beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before