RAM 1500 2019, Manual

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Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See Dealer
— This message will display when the fault detected is
not serviced after the Engine will not restart Service DEF
System See Dealer message is displayed on the next
subsequent restart. Your engine will not start unless
your vehicle is serviced by your authorized dealer. The
message will be accompanied by a single chime. Your
Malfunction Indicator Light will be continuously illumi-
nated. If the message appears and you can not start the
engine, we recommend you have your vehicle towed to
your nearest authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instru-
ment panel together with a dedicated message and/or
acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are
indicative and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the infor-
mation contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure indica-
tion. All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell-
tales are optional and may not appear.
Yellow Indicator Lights
— Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator
Light — If Equipped
The Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator will illumi-
nate if the vehicle is low on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for further information.
— Wait To Start Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate for approximately two
seconds when the ignition is turned to the RUN position.
Its duration may be longer based on colder operating
conditions. Vehicle will not initiate start until telltale is no
longer displayed.
Refer to “Starting The Engine” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for further information.
NOTE:
The “Wait To Start” telltale may not illuminate if
the intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
— Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped
The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illuminate when
there is water detected in the fuel filter. If this light remains
on, DO NOT start the vehicle before you drain the water
from the fuel filter to prevent engine damage.
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