Dodge RAM PROMASTER 2018 Diesel Supplement page 21

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Place the gear selector into the NEUTRAL (N) position
while keeping the brake pedal depressed.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN/MAR position
and watch the instrument panel cluster lights.
CAUTION!
If the "Generic Warning Light" remains on and a
"Service Fuel Filter" message displays, DO NOT
START engine before you drain the water from the fuel
filter housing to avoid engine damage. Please see your
authorized dealer for draining the fuel filter/water
separator and fuel filter replacement.
4. After the Glow Plug light turns off, turn the ignition
switch to the AVV (START) position to start the engine.
Do not press the accelerator during starting.
5. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, release the ignition key so that it
turns back to the ON/RUN position.
6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
7. Release the parking brake.
To start the engine if the transmission is faulty, the "De-
layed startup" procedure may be required.
NOTE: Not all Transmission Failures requires the "De-
layed startup" Procedure, it depends on the type of failure.
(refer to Instrument Cluster Messages under Automated
Manual Transmission in this section for further informa-
tion):
• Begin with the key in the OFF position.
• Press and hold the brake pedal.
• Turn the key to the START/AVV position and hold it
there for at least seven seconds with the brake de-
pressed. The engine will start, and the transmission will
operate in recovery mode (maximum gear permitted =
3rd, automatic mode not available). If the engine does
not start, contact your authorized dealer.
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