Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever
in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to the floor
before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with
a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start
unless the clutch is fully depressed.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with several
features designed to assist cold weather starting and
operation:
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The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed
in the water jacket of the engine just above and behind
the oil filter. It requires a 110–115 volt AC electrical
outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
NOTE:
The engine block heater cord is a factory in-
stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater
cords are available from your authorized Mopar
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dealer.
•
A 12–volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids
in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in
thermostat.
•
A heated intake air system both improves engine
starting and reduces the amount of white smoke
generated by a warming engine.
Normal Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold
AirTemperature Above 66°F (19°C)
Observe the Instrument Panel Cluster lights when start-
ing the engine.
1. Always apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into PARK for an automatic transmission. Fully
depress and hold the clutch and shift into NEUTRAL for
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STARTING AND OPERATING
Summary of Contents for 2007 Ram Chassis Cab
Page 2: ......
Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 70: ...Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 108: ...108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 109: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3...
Page 110: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 169: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 4...
Page 170: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 5 7L Gas Engines 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 171: ...6 7L Cummins Diesel Engines UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 4...
Page 242: ...Operating Tips Chart 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 313: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 313 5...
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Page 392: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 393: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L GAS ENGINE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 7...
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