Driving
Condition
Load
Turbocharger
Temperature
Idle Time
(min.) Before
Engine
Shutdown
Stop and Go
Empty
Cool
Less than
One
Stop and Go
Medium
One
Highway
Speeds
Medium
Warm
Two
City Traffic
Maximum
GCWR
Three
Highway
Speeds
Maximum
GCWR
Four
Uphill Grade
Maximum
GCWR
Hot
Five
Engine Speed Control
CAUTION!
Prevent overspeeding the engine going down hill.
When descending steep grades, use a combination of
gears and service brakes to control vehicle/engine
speed. Overspeed can cause severe engine damage.
Operating Precautions
Avoid Overheating The Engine
The temperature of the coolant (a mixture of 50%
ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must not exceed the
normal range of the temperature gauge (240°F/116°C)
with a 16 psi (110 kPa) radiator cap.
Usually the coolant temperature indicated during opera-
tion will be to the left of center in the normal range of the
gauge.
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Summary of Contents for 2005 DH Ram
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Page 40: ...Inserting Latch Plate In Use Position 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 66: ...Multiple Child Restraints 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 103: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3...
Page 104: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3...
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Page 160: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 161: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 4...
Page 217: ...Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 4...
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Page 267: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 267 5...
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Page 338: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 9L HO CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 387: ...MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 7...
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Page 427: ...U S Vehicles Only IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 9...
Page 431: ...INDEX 10...
Page 447: ...NOTES...
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