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The engine will not automatically crank after
the engine “Wait To Start” telltale goes off if
a door or the hood is ajar.
If the engine stalls, or if the ignition switch is
left ON for more than two minutes after the
“Wait To Start” telltale goes out, reset the
intake air heater by turning the ignition
switch to the OFF position for at least five
seconds and then back ON. Repeat steps
1 through 6 of “Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting
Procedure – Engine Manifold Air Tempera
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ture 0°F To 66°F (–18°C to 19°C).”
E
XTREME
C
OLD
W
EATHER
The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is
equipped with several features designed to
assist cold weather starting and operation:
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
installed option. If your vehicle is not equipped,
heater cords are available from an authorized
Mopar® dealer.
A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter hous
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ings aid in preventing fuel gelling. It is
controlled by a built-in thermostat.
A intake air heater system both improves
engine starting and reduces the amount of
white smoke generated by a warming engine.
N
ORMAL
S
TARTING
P
ROCEDURE
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NGINE
M
ANIFOLD
A
IR
T
EMPERATURE
A
BOVE
66°F (19°C)
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights
when starting the engine.
1. Always apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into PARK for an automatic
transmission.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and watch the instrument panel cluster
lights.
4. Place the ignition switch in the START
position and crank the engine. Do not press
the accelerator during starting.
5. Check that the oil pressure warning light
has turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.
S
TARTING
P
ROCEDURE
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NGINE
M
ANIFOLD
A
IR
T
EMPERATURE
0°F T
O
66°F (–18°C
TO
19°C)
NOTE:
The temperature displayed in the instrument
cluster does not necessarily reflect the engine
page 111. When
engine temperatures fall below 66°F (19°C)
the “Wait To Start” telltale will remain on indi
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cating the intake air heater system is active.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains
on, DO NOT START the engine before you
drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid
CAUTION!
Do not crank the engine for more than
25 seconds at a time or starter motor
damage may result. Turn the ignition switch to
the OFF position and wait at least two
minutes for the starter to cool before
repeating start procedure.
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