Dodge Ram 3500 - STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
m Starting Procedures – Diesel Engines .........269
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ........269
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ......269
▫ Normal Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold
Air Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) ........270
▫ Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) ...........271
▫ Starting Fluids .......................275
m Normal Operation (Diesel Engine) ...........275
▫ Cold Weather Precautions ...............276
▫ Engine Idling — In Cold Weather ..........279
▫ Stopping The Engine ...................280
▫ Engine Speed Control ..................281
▫ Operating Precautions ..................281
▫ Cooling System Tips — Automatic
Transmission ........................282
m Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) –
If Equipped ...........................283
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