instrument panel Ram 3500 2011 Diesel Supplement

By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds for as
little as 45 minutes, you can remedy the condition in the
particulate filter system and allow your Cumminsdiesel
engine and exhaust after-treatment system to remove the
trapped PM and restore the system to normal operating
condition.
Exhaust Filter XX% Full
Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is ap-
proaching full.
Exhaust System – Regeneration in Process
Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-
cleaning. Maintain your current driving condition until
regeneration is completed.
Exhaust System – Regeneration Completed
Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) self-
cleaning is completed. If this message is displayed, you
will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of this
condition.
Service Required – See Dealer Now
Regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunc-
tion. At this point the engine PCM will register a fault
code, the instrument panel will display a MIL light.
CAUTION!
See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust
system could occur soon with continued operation.
Exhaust Filter Full – Power Reduced See Dealer
The PCM derates the engine in order to limit the likeli-
hood of permanent damage to the after-treatment sys-
tem. If this condition is not corrected and a dealer service
is not performed, extensive exhaust after-treatment dam-
age can occur. In order to correct this condition it will be
necessary to have your vehicle serviced by your local
authorized dealer.6
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Oil Change Indicator System
Ram Truck Pick-Up (2500 and 3500 Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. This system will alert you when it is
time to change your engine oil by displaying the words
“Oil Change Due” on your Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC). The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil
change interval may fluctuate depending on your per-
sonal driving style. Driving styles such as frequent stop
and go type driving or extended idle time can increase
the frequency of the engine oil change. This is the result
of more frequent regeneration of the exhaust after treat-
ment system, which can decrease the life of the engine oil.
Failure to change the engine oil per the maintenance
schedule can result in internal engine damage.For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator
message, refer to “Oil Change Due” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/EVIC Warning
Lights” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the
engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by
the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter
change, replace the engine oil and engine oil filter. Under
no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed
7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes
first.
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