Starting And Operating - Dodge 2008 DH Ram Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
Starting Procedures - Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 268
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped . . . . . . 268
Manual Transmission - If Equipped . . . . . . . . 269
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold
Air Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . 269
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Normal Operation (Diesel Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

STARTING AND OPERATING

Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Cooling System Tips - Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) -
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
(68RFE) - If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
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