Equipped - Dodge RAM PROMASTER 2018 Diesel Supplement

Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts
All engine failures give some warning before the parts fail.
Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and
visual evidence that the engine requires service. Some
important clues are:
• Engine misfiring or vibrating severely.
• Sudden loss of power.
• Unusual engine noises.
• Fuel, oil or coolant leaks.
• Sudden change, outside the normal operating range, in
the engine operating temperature.
• Excessive smoke.
• Oil pressure drop.
ENGINE BLOCK/TRANSMISSION HEATER — IF

EQUIPPED

To ensure reliable starting/operating at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric engine block/
transmission heater (available from your authorized
dealer) is recommended.
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. The transmission heaters
warm gearbox oil and hydraulic actuation system oil to
operate in cold weather. Connect the heater cord to a
ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 Volt AC electri-
cal outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Its use is recommended for environments that routinely fall
below -10°F (-23°C). It should be used when the vehicle has
not been running overnight or longer periods and should
be plugged in two hours prior to start. Its use is required
for cold starts with temperatures under -17°F (-27°C).
In the case of LOW temperature after Starting, the Auto-
mated Manual Transmission may not be able to engage
first gear. In this case, a message Shift not allowed
appears. In this situation, use the engine block heater.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Dam-
age to the 110–115 Volt electrical cord could cause
electrocution.
NOTE: The block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6.5
Amps to activate the heater element.
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