RAM TRUCK 1500 2010 User Manual

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POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW• The switch for the power sliding rearwindow is located on the overhead console.• Press the left side of the switch to open theglass and the right side of the switch toclose the glass.DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURESEngine Block Heater• For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine block heater usage isrecommended.• For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine block heater usage is required.• The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and can belocated just behind the grille near the headlamp.• Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 volt ACelectrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.NOTE: The block heater will require 110 volts AC and 6.5 amps to activate the heaterelement.• The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warmingeffect on the coolant.WARNING!Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt electricalcord could cause electrocution.Water In Fuel Message• If a Water In Fuel message or indicator appears in the cluster and a chimesounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately toprevent engine damage.• Refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle in this guide for draining instructions or see yourdealer.Cold Start Procedure• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Start light appears inthe cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.• In extremely cold conditions, when the engine temperature may be below 0°F (-18°C),cycle the manifold heaters twice with a five-second pause between cycles.• Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.17GETTING STARTED