Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F To 66°F (-18°C To 19°C) - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25 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.
5. Check that the oil pressure warning light
has turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.
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TARTING ROCEDURE
M A T
ANIFOLD IR EMPERATURE
66°F (–18°C 19°C)
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NOTE:
The temperature displayed in the instrument
cluster does not necessarily reflect the engine
manifold air temperature. Refer to "Instrument
Cluster Display" in "Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
When engine temperatures fall below 66°F
(19°C) the "Wait To Start Light" will remain on
indicating the intake air heater system is active.
Follow the steps in the "Normal Starting"
procedure except:
1. The "Wait To Start" telltale will remain on
for a period of time that varies depending
on the engine temperature.
2. While the "Wait To Start" telltale is on, the
instrument cluster 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.
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If the "Water in Fuel Indicator Light" remains
on, DO NOT START the engine before you
drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid
engine damage. Refer to "Draining Fuel/
Water Separator Filter" in "Servicing And
Maintenance" for further information.
3. After the "Wait To Start" telltale goes off,
place the ignition switch in the START
position. Do not press the accelerator
during starting.
CAUTION!
STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25 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. 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.
Automatic equipped vehicles with optional

Keyless Enter-N-Go – If the start button is
pushed once while in park with the ignition
off and driver's foot on the brake pedal, the
vehicle will automatically crank and start
after the Wait to Start time has elapsed. If it
is desired to abort the start process before it
completes, the driver's foot should be fully
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