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Cold Weather Precautions

Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may

require special considerations. The following charts sug-

gest these options:

Fuel Operating Range

NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels” ONLY.

*No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used

where extended arctic conditions (0°F/-18°C) exist”.

Fuel Operating Range Chart

STARTING AND OPERATING 131

Main Page

Ram Diesel Supplement3
Table of Contents7
Maintaining Your Vehicle 537
Introduction9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle11
- Remote Starting System12
- How to Use Remote Start12
- Engine Break-In Recommendations13
Understanding Your Instrument Panel15
- Instrument Cluster16
- Wait to Start Light21
- Warning and Indicator Lights21
- Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights21
  - Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light22
  - Water in Fuel Indicator Light22
- Instrument Cluster Display23
- Oil Life Reset25
- Vehicles Equipped with Passive Entry25
- Vehicles Not Equipped with Passive Entry25
Fuel Filter Life Reset26
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages27
- Displays28
- Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)29
- Vehicle Information Submenus29
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages30
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages31
Starting and Operating33
- Starting Procedures34
- Automatic Transmission35
- Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition35
- Normal Starting35
- Tip Start Feature35
- Extreme Cold Weather36
- Starting Fluids36
- Normal Operation37
- Cold Weather Precautions38
- Fuel Operating Range38
- Fuel Operating Range Chart38
- Engine Oil Usage39
- Winter Front Usage39
- Engine Warm-Up40
Engine Idling40
Stopping the Engine40
- Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission41
- Do Not Operate the Engine with Low Oil Pressure41
- Do Not Operate the Engine with Failed Parts42
- Engine Block Heater — if Equipped42
- Fuel Requirements42
- Fuel Specifications43
- Biodiesel Fuel Requirements44
- Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals45
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid46
- System Overview46
- Fuel in Oil Dilution — Must Adhere to Required Oil Change Interval45
- Fuel Quality — Must Comply with ASTM Standards45
- Biodiesel Fuel Properties — Low Ambient Temperatures45
- Adding Fuel — 1500 Diesel Models47
- Diesel Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location47
- Emergency Fuel Can Refueling48
- Diesel Fuel and DEF Fluid Filler Door48
- Fuel Fill Funnel Location 1500 Models48
- Starting and Operating 3148
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel49
- Emergency Fuel Fill Location49
- Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel50
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage50
- Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid51
DEF Fill Procedure51
Maintaining Your Vehicle55
- Engine Compartment — 3.0L Diesel56
- Checking Oil Level57
- Engine Oil Selection57
- Maintenance Procedures57
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter59
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter62
- Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly61
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation61
- Fuel Filter Assembly62
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement63
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel64
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message Process Flow66
- Maintenance-Free Batteries66
- Cooling System67
- Brake System71
- Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler71
- Fluid Capacities73
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts74
- Chassis77
Maintenance Schedule79
- Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel up to B5 Biodiesel81
- Required Maintenance81
- Additional Maintenance Chart — B6 to B20 Biodiesel84
- Additional Maintenance — B6 to B20 Biodiesel84
- Introduction91
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle93
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped94
How to Use Remote Start94
- Remote Start Abort Message95
- To Enter Remote Start Mode95
- To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle95
- To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle95
- Engine Break-In Recommendations96
- Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped96
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle97
- Electronic Speed Control98
- To Activate98
- To Deactivate99
- To Resume Speed99
- To Set a Desired Speed99
- To Vary the Speed Setting99
  - Metric Speed (Km/H)100
  - To Decrease Speed100
  - U.S. Speed (Mph)100
- To Accelerate for Passing101
- Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills101
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel103
- Instrument Cluster104
- Warning and Indicator Lights109
- Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights109
- Instrument Cluster Display111
- Oil Life Reset113
Fuel Filter Life Reset114
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages115
- Instrument Cluster Display Messages117
- Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages118
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages118
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages119
- RAM Active Air System120
- Starting and Operating121
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped123
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped123
- Starting Procedures123
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - if Equipped124
- Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting Procedure126
- Extreme Cold Weather127
- Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature above 66° F (19° C)128
- Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air128
- Temperature 0°F to 66°F (-18°C to 19°C)128
- Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 0°F (-18°C)130
- Starting Fluids131
- Normal Operation - Diesel Engine132
- Cold Weather Precautions133
  - Battery Blanket Usage134
  - Winter Front Cover Usage134
- Engine Idling135
- Stopping the Engine136
- Idle Shutdown137
- Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission138
- Operating Precautions138
- Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed (Chassis Cab Only)138
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped139
- Block Heater Usage140
- Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)140
  - Automatic Smart Exhaust Brake (Auto)141
  - Automatic Transmission — if Equipped142
- Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System143
- Key Ignition Park Interlock143
  - Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — if Equipped143
  - Gear Ranges144
  - Transmission Limp Home Mode148
  - Column Gear Selector149
  - Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation149
  - Overdrive Operation150
  - When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode150
  - Torque Converter Clutch151
  - TOW/HAUL Switch151
  - Manual Transmission — if Equipped152
  - Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds153
  - Shift Pattern153
- Shifting153
- Downshifting154
  - Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds154
  - Maximum Recommended Up-Shift Speeds154
  - Auxiliary Switches — if Equipped155
- Reverse Shifting155
- AS69RC Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Only156
- Power Take off Operation - if Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)156
- Stationary Mode156
- Mobile Mode157
- Engine Runaway158
- Fuel Requirements159
- Fuel Specifications159
- Bio-Diesel Fuel Requirements160
  - Chassis Cab Models160
  - Fuel in Oil Dilution161
  - Fuel Oxidation Stability161
  - Fuel Quality161
  - Fuel Water Separation161
- Adding Fuel - 2500/3500 Diesel Models162
- Adding Fuel — Chassis Cab Models164
- Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel165
- Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel165
- Fuel Filler Cap165
- Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid166
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage166
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid169
- System Overview170
- What to Do in Emergencies171
  - Jump Starting172
  - Positive Jumping Location173
  - With Portable Starting Unit174
- Maintaining Your Vehicle175
  - ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL — SIX-SPEED 68RFE (2500/3500 Models)176
  - Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel — Six-Speed As69Rc Hd (3500/Chassis Cab Models)177
- Engine Oil178
- Maintenance Procedures178
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol180
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter182
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter186
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement187
- Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement188
- Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel190
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow191
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid192
- Maintenance-Free Batteries192
- Cooling System193
- Brake System197
- Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler197
- Clutch Hydraulic System198
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped199
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped199
- Transfer Case - if Equipped199
  - Fluid Level Check200
  - Special Additives200
  - Fluid and Filter Changes201
  - Air Cleaner Assembly202
- Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty202
  - Required Maintenance for Noise Control Systems202
  - Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited202
  - Air Cleaner203
  - Engine Cooling System203
  - Exhaust System203
  - Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines)204
- Fluid Capacities206
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts207
- Chassis209
- Maintenance Schedule211
  - At each Oil Change212
  - At each Stop for Fuel212
- Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Engine212
  - Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins Diesel212
  - Once a Month212
- Perform Service Indicator — Cummins Diesel213
- Maintenance Chart — Cummins Diesel Engine214
- Index220

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