Engine Runaway - Diesel Engine; Refueling The Vehicle - Gas Engine - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

ENGINE RUNAWAY — DIESEL ENGINE
Diesel engine runaway is a rare condition
affecting diesel engines, where the engine
consumes its own lubrication oil and runs at
higher and higher RPM until it overspeeds to a
point where it destroys itself due to either
mechanical failure or engine seizure through
lack of lubrication.
WARNING!
In case of engine runaway due to flammable
fumes from fuel spills or turbocharger oil
leaks being sucked into the engine, do the
following to help avoid personal injury and/or
vehicle damage:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Using a CO2 or dry chemical type fire
extinguisher, direct the spray from the fire
extinguisher into the grille on the driver side
so that the spray enters the engine air intake.
The inlet for the engine air intake is located
behind the drivers side headlamp and
receives air through the grille.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS ENGINE
The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the
fuel filler door, on the left side of the vehicle.
Open the fuel door and remove the fuel filler cap
by turning it counter-clockwise.
Fuel Filler Cap
NOTE:
When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the gas cap is
removed or the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel to the vehicle when the

engine is running.
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WARNING! (Continued)
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into

a portable container that is inside of a
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground while filling.
Damage to the fuel system or emissions

control system could result from using an
improper fuel tank filler tube cap.
A poorly fitting fuel filler cap could let impu-

rities into the fuel system.
A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the

"Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" to turn
on.
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not

"top off" the fuel tank after filling. When the
fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the

fuel tank is full.
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