If Engine Fails To Start - RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual

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4WD LOW — If Equipped
AutoPark will be disabled when operating the
vehicle in 4WD LOW.
The message "AutoPark Disabled" will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Additional customer warnings will be given
when all of these conditions are met:
Vehicle is not in PARK
Driver's door is ajar
Vehicle is in 4WD LOW range
The message "AutoPark Not Engaged" will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. A warning
chime will continue until you shift the vehicle
into PARK or the driver's door is closed.
ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle
is in PARK by looking for the "P" in the
Instrument Cluster Display and near the gear
selector. As an added precaution, always apply
the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have
followed the "Normal Starting" procedure, it
may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it there while the
engine is cranking. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run
for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the
brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the "Normal Starting" procedure.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in a flash fire causing serious
personal injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING! (Continued)
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
"Jump Starting Procedure" in "In Case Of
Emergency" for further information.
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
(Continued)
crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at
a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying
again.
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