RAM Commercial CHASSIS CAB 3500 2021 Owner's Manual page 84

82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
6. Temperature Gauge
The gauge pointer shows engine coolant

temperature. The pointer positioned
within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a

higher temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed
to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. It is recommended to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the hood
yourself, Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph Ú page 383.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads "H," pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on the "H," turn
the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
7. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in

the fuel tank when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
The fuel pump symbol points

to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.