2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 301

STARTING AND OPERATING 299 STARTING PROCEDURES pedal. Turn the key fob to the START position and release Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. 10 seconds, turn the key fob to the OFF position, wait five seconds, then repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure. The starter should not be operated for more than 15second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or intervals will protect the starter from overheating. PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting into any WARNING! driving range. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to shift out of PARK. Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch briefly to the START position and release it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disengage when the engine is running. 5