RAM 2011 3500 Chassis Cab, User Manual

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IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)
• The Idle-Up Feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle
speed and quickly warm the vehicle’s interior. This feature must be enabled by
your dealer. See your local dealer.
• With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine
running, push the speed control ON/OFF switch on, then push the SET switch.
• The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold
the ACCEL/RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately
1500 RPM. To decrease the RPM, push and hold the DECEL switch and the
idle speed will decrease to approximately 1100 RPM.
• To cancel the Idle Up Feature, either push the CANCEL switch, push the
ON/OFF switch or push the brake pedal.
COOL–DOWN IDLE CHART – DIESEL ONLY
TURBOCHARGER "COOL DOWN" CHART
Driving
Conditions
Load Turbocharger
Temperature
Idle Time (in
minutes) Before
Shut Down
Stop and Go Empty Cool Less than 1
Stop and Go Medium Warm 1
Highway Speeds Medium Warm 2
City Traffic Max. GCWR Warm 3
Highway Speeds Max. GCWR Warm 4
Uphill Grade Max. GCWR Hot 5
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW
• The switch for the power sliding rear
window is located on the overhead
console.
• Push the switch right to open the
glass and pull the switch left to close
the glass.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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