RAM 2014 RAM PROMASTER, Supplement Manual

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WARNING!
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Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob and lock your vehicle.
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Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Extreme Cold Weather
This vehicle has three heating elements; one engine block
heater (a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of
the engine) and two transmission heaters (one resistance
heater installed under the oil reservoir of the hydraulic
actuation system and one on the differential cover of the
transmission). They require a 110–115 Volt AC electrical
outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Their
use is recommended for environments that routinely fall
below -10°F (-23°C). They should be used when the
vehicle has not been running overnight or longer periods
and should be plugged in two hours prior to start. Their
use is required for cold starts with temperatures under
-17°F (-27°C).
NOTE: The engine is designed to work at an ambient
temperature ranging from -22°F to + 122°F (-30°C to
+ 50C°). Rubber, pipes, timing belt cover and electronic
devices are not designed to work out of this range.
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