If Your Engine Overheats - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

294 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
tools. If refueling is necessary, while using an approved
gas can, insert the refueling funnel into the filler neck
opening. Take care to open both flappers with the
funnel to avoid spills.
Fuel Funnel Location
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door
from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel
door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel
door using the inside release button. Do not pry on the
door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling:
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A funnel
is provided to allow emergency refueling with a gas can.
See the following steps for refueling:
1. Retrieve funnel from under the passenger's front
seat.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the
fuel nozzle.
Inserting Funnel
3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors
open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not "top
off" the fuel tank after filling.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to
putting back in the spare tire storage area.
WARNING!
●
Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.
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Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunction
Indicator Light to turn on.
●
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is inside of a vehicle. You could
be burned. Always place fuel containers on the
ground while filling.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be serviced
by an authorized dealer.
Potential signs of vehicle overheating:
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Temperature gauge is at HOT (H)
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Strong smell of coolant
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White smoke coming from engine or exhaust
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Coolant bottle coolant has bubbles present
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
If the temperature gauge is moving toward or close to
the HOT (H) position, you can reduce the potential for
overheating by the following:
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On highways — slow down.
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In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
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in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine
WARNING!
WARNING!