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- Page 1 2 0 1 8 r a m t r u c k 2 5 0 0 C O M P R E S S E D N A T U R A L G A S S U P P L E M E N T...
- Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle.
- Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
- Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......4...
- Page 6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This booklet is a supplement to the Ram 1500/2500/3500 Owner’s Manual. It contains information relative to the Compressed Natural Gas equipment installed on this ve- hicle by the manufacturer. You are urged to read this publication and the Owner’s Manual carefully.
- Page 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ....6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS ... .8 ▫...
- Page 8 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS Instrument Cluster — Base...
- Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7 Instrument Cluster — Premium NOTE: Depending on operating/ambient temperature Instrument Cluster Descriptions conditions the CNG gauge may fluctuate. 1. CNG Gauge Shows level of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) in the tanks when ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
- Page 10 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Engine Coolant Temperature WARNING! (Continued) This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy “H”, turn the engine off immediately and call an stop and go traffic.
- Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 instrument cluster display’s compass/outside temp line. Fuel In Use Display Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal The odometer line of the instrument cluster display will Lamp Out” and “Low Tire Pressure.” display the type of fuel in use, this will change between •...
- Page 13 SAFETY CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ....12 MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE ....13 SAFETY WARNINGS .
- Page 14 12 SAFETY GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is designed to operate on gasoline or Com- result in fuel system damage and possibly cause pressed Natural Gas (CNG). Compressed Natural Gas is injury. made up primarily of methane and is in a gaseous state at •...
- Page 15 SAFETY MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE WARNING! (Continued) The manual one-quarter turn shut off valve is located • Natural gas vapors at atmospheric pressure are inside the protective cover for the tanks. It’s location is lighter than air and will rise and disperse in open identified by a label on the top of the cover.
- Page 16 14 SAFETY Manual Shut Off Valve Manual Shut Off Valve 1 — Valve Off 1 — Valve On...
- Page 17 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING THE VEHICLE ....16 TRAILER TOWING ..... . .19 FUELING THE VEHICLE .
- Page 18 16 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE VEHICLE Your vehicle uses the same starting procedures as de- scribed in the Ram 1500/2500/3500 Owner’s Manual. No special starting instructions are required. NOTE: Periodically the vehicle will automatically switch from operation on CNG to Gasoline for a short duration, depending on conditions.
- Page 19 STARTING AND OPERATING 17 Emergency Fuel Can Refueling 3. Pour fuel into funnel opening. Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door. 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the jack kit. A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can.
- Page 20 18 STARTING AND OPERATING Adding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) The NGV 1 fuel fill receptacle is mounted in the standard location behind the fuel filler door. The fill dispenser seals to the receptacle with an O-ring. Replace the O-ring in the fill receptacle before refueling if it is damaged or missing;...
- Page 21 STARTING AND OPERATING 19 TRAILER TOWING WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: This vehicle is not compatible with gooseneck / the fuel system capacity may result in fuel system fifth-wheel trailers. damage and possibly cause injury. • Your vehicle should not be fueled if damage to the Refer to “Trailer Towing”...
- Page 23 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS SCHEDULED SERVICING....22 DEALER SERVICE ......22...
- Page 24 22 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING DEALER SERVICE Required Maintenance Intervals Container Pressure, Inspection, And Testing At Each Stop For Fuel Pressure • Inspect the fuel receptacle O-ring for cracks, tears, and The vehicle Service Pressure: 24,821 kPa (3,600 psig). deformation before attaching the fuel station fill line to the fill port.
- Page 25 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 23 Inspection If there is a question about the proper re-inspection of the CNG fuel container, contact the manufacturer as identified It is recommended that the fuel system components be on the container label. inspected periodically for leaks and/or excessive wear. Container Retest Requirements (Canada) Container Retest Requirements (United States) Each container must be re-qualified by inspection or testing...
- Page 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....26 ▫ United States......26 ▫...
- Page 28 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS United States Use only natural gas which meets the requirements for gas quality as specified in National Fire Protection Association NFPA52 and American National Standard ANSI/ AGA NGV2. Use of natural gas that does not meet these require- ments may result in starting and driveability problems and damage to critical fuel system components.
- Page 29 INDEX...
- Page 30 28 INDEX Adding Fuel .......16 Alarm ........7 Air Bag Light .
- Page 31 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING The antenna cable should be as short as practical and EQUIPMENT routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use Special design considerations are incorporated into this only fully shielded coaxial cable. vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to frequency signals.
- Page 32 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS ® 18DS-CNG-AA ©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. First Edition Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in the U.S.A.