Dodge 2009 Ram Diesel Owner's Manual Supplement page 39

CONTENTS
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Manual Transmission - If Equipped . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped . . . . . . 39
Normal Starting Procedure -
Engine Manifold Air Temperature
Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
STARTING AND OPERATING
Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cooling System Tips - Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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