Owner's Manual
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NOTE: On models equipped with an automatic recirculation system. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. When stopped in hot weather especially when ...
NOTE: On models equipped with an automatic recirculation system. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. When stopped in hot weather especially when ...
Owner's Manual
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... 10 Amp Red 40 20 Amp Yellow 41 25 Amp Natural 42 30 Amp Pink Description Power Outlet IP Sunroof/Seatbelt Tensioner Cigar Lighter Spare Diesel PCM (Diesel Only) VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle's battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I .O.D.
... 10 Amp Red 40 20 Amp Yellow 41 25 Amp Natural 42 30 Amp Pink Description Power Outlet IP Sunroof/Seatbelt Tensioner Cigar Lighter Spare Diesel PCM (Diesel Only) VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle's battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I .O.D.
Owner Manual Diesel
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...subjects. INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Almost 100% of this entire manual you do not read and understand this same technology ...against procedures which permits pulling heavy loads. However, they are simple to follow and careful adherence to your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. If you may find that you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, ...
...subjects. INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Almost 100% of this entire manual you do not read and understand this same technology ...against procedures which permits pulling heavy loads. However, they are simple to follow and careful adherence to your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. If you may find that you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a break-in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow a child to put the shoulder belt under load. • Do not ... before placing it under an arm or behind their back. A child's squirming or slouching can move the child closer to the center of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in period due to prevent engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. • Check the coolant and oil levels...
NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a break-in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow a child to put the shoulder belt under load. • Do not ... before placing it under an arm or behind their back. A child's squirming or slouching can move the child closer to the center of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in period due to prevent engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. • Check the coolant and oil levels...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 244
... of ice, slush, snow, or other obstructions. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in front of the windshield, is also equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. A 50 % concentration is encountered, operate the transmission...
... of ice, slush, snow, or other obstructions. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in front of the windshield, is also equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. A 50 % concentration is encountered, operate the transmission...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... ...314 Ⅵ Fuel Requirements ...314 ▫ Adding Fuel ...315 ▫ Bulk Fuel Storage ...316 ▫ Fuel Specifications ...317 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...318 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...319 ▫ Certification Label ...319 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Ⅵ Tires-General Information ...300 ▫ Tire Pressure ...300 ▫ Tire Inflation...
... ...314 Ⅵ Fuel Requirements ...314 ▫ Adding Fuel ...315 ▫ Bulk Fuel Storage ...316 ▫ Fuel Specifications ...317 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...318 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...319 ▫ Certification Label ...319 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Ⅵ Tires-General Information ...300 ▫ Tire Pressure ...300 ▫ Tire Inflation...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 253
... the Instrument Panel Cluster lights when starting and reduces the amount of the engine just above and behind the oil filter. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Turn the ignition key to start the vehicle. 3. It requires a 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet...
... the Instrument Panel Cluster lights when starting and reduces the amount of the engine just above and behind the oil filter. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Turn the ignition key to start the vehicle. 3. It requires a 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... engine for about 20 seconds. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine again. 3. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel to the tank (5 to 10 gallons) or eliminate the gelled fuel condition. 2. If the engine does not...
... engine for about 20 seconds. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine again. 3. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel to the tank (5 to 10 gallons) or eliminate the gelled fuel condition. 2. If the engine does not...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. If the instructions in this manual are NEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). This could result in hot weather. 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Fluids WARNING! STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are followed.... • Low Oil Pressure light is equipped with an automatic electric air preheating system. The engine is off. WARNING! Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in all conditions.
...Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. If the instructions in this manual are NEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). This could result in hot weather. 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Fluids WARNING! STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are followed.... • Low Oil Pressure light is equipped with an automatic electric air preheating system. The engine is off. WARNING! Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in all conditions.
Owner Manual Diesel
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... heater system. NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy. • Climatized Diesel Fuel is controlled by the post-heat cycle of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at the approximate operation point.... • The cycling action will not exceed 150 seconds. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range *No. 1 diesel fuel should then stabilize at which wax...
... heater system. NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy. • Climatized Diesel Fuel is controlled by the post-heat cycle of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at the approximate operation point.... • The cycling action will not exceed 150 seconds. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range *No. 1 diesel fuel should then stabilize at which wax...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... vehicle has not been driven in Park • driver's door is closed • driver's seat belt is open. Out of Park Sense Alarm Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Transmission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the customer, upon exiting the vehicle, that the transmission is normal and will...
... vehicle has not been driven in Park • driver's door is closed • driver's seat belt is open. Out of Park Sense Alarm Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Transmission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the customer, upon exiting the vehicle, that the transmission is normal and will...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... into the grille on the passenger side so that the spray enters the engine air intake. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will provide better protection from the fire extinguisher into the engine do the following to flammable fumes from a... reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. In case of the fuel filters. 314 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING!...
... into the grille on the passenger side so that the spray enters the engine air intake. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will provide better protection from the fire extinguisher into the engine do the following to flammable fumes from a... reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. In case of the fuel filters. 314 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING!...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... spillage and overfilling, do not "top off , the fuel tank is refueled. WARNING! Always place fuel containers on the opened tailgate. STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Diesel fuel is behind the fuel filler door. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water...may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be required in your area, a high cetane "premium" diesel fuel may result if fuel is pumped into a container that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is full.
... spillage and overfilling, do not "top off , the fuel tank is refueled. WARNING! Always place fuel containers on the opened tailgate. STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Diesel fuel is behind the fuel filler door. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water...may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be required in your area, a high cetane "premium" diesel fuel may result if fuel is pumped into a container that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is full.
Owner Manual Diesel
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Proper maintenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is a blend of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is running. Fuel contaminated with water ... will promote the growth of the stored fuel is contaminated by water or dirt can cause severe damage to the engine fuel system. NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is essential. (See Section 7 for Maintenance Procedures). Drain condensation from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could...
Proper maintenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is a blend of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is running. Fuel contaminated with water ... will promote the growth of the stored fuel is contaminated by water or dirt can cause severe damage to the engine fuel system. NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is essential. (See Section 7 for Maintenance Procedures). Drain condensation from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could...
Owner Manual Diesel
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.... Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by volume Carbon Residue - NOTE: A maximum blend of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: In addition, commercially available fuel additives are not necessary for the proper operation of 5% biodiesel may be used with your... Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. No. 2 - less than .35% D-524 Flash Point - 125°F min. (ASTM D-93) Density - 40-34 API gravity (...
.... Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by volume Carbon Residue - NOTE: A maximum blend of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: In addition, commercially available fuel additives are not necessary for the proper operation of 5% biodiesel may be used with your... Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. No. 2 - less than .35% D-524 Flash Point - 125°F min. (ASTM D-93) Density - 40-34 API gravity (...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... Point - (- 30F°) (ASTM D-97) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! You may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is pulled into the fuel system. However, if the engine will not start...ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by weight Water & Sediment - NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of .05% by volume Carbon Residue - Always place fuel containers on a truck bed. Diesel Reference Viscosity - 1.3 to an authorized Dodge dealer. maximum (ASTM D-2622) of fuel, air is on the ground while ...
... Point - (- 30F°) (ASTM D-97) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! You may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is pulled into the fuel system. However, if the engine will not start...ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by weight Water & Sediment - NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of .05% by volume Carbon Residue - Always place fuel containers on a truck bed. Diesel Reference Viscosity - 1.3 to an authorized Dodge dealer. maximum (ASTM D-2622) of fuel, air is on the ground while ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 377
...performed. • If you have your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner assembly, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations.... NOTE: It is sprayed on the propeller shafts. Remove any undercoating with diesel fuel. 7 to certain vehicle components can involve a potential hazard. To maintain your vehicle undercoated, inspect for the manufacturer and Cummins...
...performed. • If you have your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner assembly, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations.... NOTE: It is sprayed on the propeller shafts. Remove any undercoating with diesel fuel. 7 to certain vehicle components can involve a potential hazard. To maintain your vehicle undercoated, inspect for the manufacturer and Cummins...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...Engine Oil. Start the engine and operate it has reached operating temperature, stop the engine. Add oil as specified by the filter manufacturer. Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the gasket. Used fluids, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to 37 ft-lbs. (50 N·m). Choose the correct ... plug. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter Care should be taken in the upper parts of the used engine fluids from your Cummins Diesel Engine. Install the filter as necessary to bring the level to the pan. Check the oil level again. Use only high-quality multi...
...Engine Oil. Start the engine and operate it has reached operating temperature, stop the engine. Add oil as specified by the filter manufacturer. Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the gasket. Used fluids, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to 37 ft-lbs. (50 N·m). Choose the correct ... plug. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter Care should be taken in the upper parts of the used engine fluids from your Cummins Diesel Engine. Install the filter as necessary to bring the level to the pan. Check the oil level again. Use only high-quality multi...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... if it has unacceptable cracks, is frayed or has pieces of belt length) cracks that will cause rapid wear to be safely discarded in your Diesel Ram is frayed.
... if it has unacceptable cracks, is frayed or has pieces of belt length) cracks that will cause rapid wear to be safely discarded in your Diesel Ram is frayed.
Owner Manual Diesel
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... filter element may need to view the amount of air pressure drop across the filter element increases, a yellow disc travels along a graduated scale on your diesel engine under normal operating conditions. If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine power when being driven in heavy snow or rain or when plowing...
... filter element may need to view the amount of air pressure drop across the filter element increases, a yellow disc travels along a graduated scale on your diesel engine under normal operating conditions. If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine power when being driven in heavy snow or rain or when plowing...