Dodge 2014 RAM 1500 Owner's Manual page 212

210 STARTING AND OPERATING
2. While the Wait To Start" telltale is on, the EVIC will
additionally display a gauge or bar whose initial
length represents the full Wait To Start time period.
Its length will decrease until it disappears when the
Wait To Start time has elapsed.
CAUTION!
If the "Water in Fuel Indicator Light" remains on, DO
NOT START engine before you drain the water from
the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer to
"Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for fur-
ther information.
3. After the "Wait To Start" telltale goes off, turn the
ignition switch to the START position. Do not press the
accelerator during starting.
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 15 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.
4. After engine start-up, check that the oil pressure
warning light has turned off.
5. Allow the engine to idle about three minutes until the
manifold heaters have completed the post-heat cycle.
6. Release the parking brake and drive.
NOTE:
• Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1,000
RPM and engage the Variable Geometry Turbocharger at
low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm-up.