Dodge Ram 3500 Owner's Manual page 265

CONTENTS
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
Normal Operation (Diesel Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 275
STARTING AND OPERATING
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
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) -
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
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