RAM Trucks 1500, Owner'S Manual

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reaches zero unless the vehicle is serviced. We recom-
mend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and
have your vehicle serviced immediately.
NOTE: Under some circumstances this mileage counter
may start with a value of less than 150 miles (241 km). For
example, if recurring faults are detected in a time interval
of less than 40 hours, the counter may restart at the value
where it stopped when a previous fault was temporarily
remedied, or at a minimum of 50 miles (80 km).
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5 MPH Max Speed on Restart, Long Idle or Refuel
Service DEF See Dealer
— This message will continu-
ously display when the mileage counter reaches zero,
and will be accompanied by a periodic chime.
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The vehicle will only be capable of a maximum speed
of 5 MPH upon the first of the following conditions to
occur:
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If the vehicle is shutoff and restarted.
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If the vehicle is idled for an extended period of time,
approximately one hour or greater.
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If the system detects that the level of fuel in the tank
has increased.
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5 MPH Max Speed Service DEF System See Dealer —
This message will continuously display, and will be
accompanied by a periodic chime. Although the ve-
hicle can be started and placed in gear, the vehicle will
only operate at a maximum speed of 5 MPH. Your
vehicle will require towing, see your authorized dealer
for service.
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Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See
Dealer
— This message will display if DEF system
issue detected is not serviced during the allowed
period. Your engine will not restart unless your vehicle
is serviced by your authorized dealer. This message
will be displayed when under 1 mile until engine will
not start and each time the vehicle is started, and will
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