Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 Diesel Supplement

The DEF injection system and SCR catalyst enable the
achievement of diesel emissions requirements; while
maintaining outstanding fuel economy, drivability,
torque and power ratings.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
system messages and warnings.NOTE:
The DEF pump will run for a period of time
after engine shutdown to purge the DEF system. This is
normal operation.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Jump Starting ......................... 92 ▫With Portable Starting Unit .............. 95
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JUMP STARTING
WARNING!
•To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing,
do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or
fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connect-
ing jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch
each other. Keep open flames or sparks away from
battery vent holes. Always wear eye protection
when working with batteries.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12 Volt system, i.e.,
do not use a 24 Volt power source.
NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equal
size to prevent damage to the vehicle’s charging system.
Your vehicle is equipped with two 12 Volt batteries. If it
becomes necessary to use a booster battery with jumper cables to start a vehicle’s engine because its batteries are
discharged, the following procedure should be used:
Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis-
sion in PARK (or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission).
Turn off lights, heater and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator (if equipped) in both batteries. If the
indicator (if equipped) is light or yellow on either battery,
replace that battery.
CAUTION!
Use the jump start procedure only when the charge
indicator (if equipped) in both batteries is dark in the
center. Do not attempt jump starting when either
battery charge indicator (if equipped) is bright or
yellow. If the charge indicator (if equipped) has a
green dot in the center, failure to start is not due to a
discharged battery and cranking system should be
checked.
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1. Attach one jumper cable to the positive terminal of
booster battery and the other end of the same cable to the
positive terminal of the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative
(-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of the
Attaching Booster Cables
1 — Discharged Battery
2 — Booster Battery
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vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a good
connection is made, free of dirt and grease.
WARNING!
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting to jump start.
3. Take care that the clamps from one cable do not
inadvertently touch clamps from the other cable. Do not
lean over the battery when making connection. The
negative connection must provide good electrical con-
ductivity and current carrying capacity. 4. After the engine is started or if the engine fails to start,
cables must be disconnected in the following order:
a. Disconnect the negative cable at the engine ground.
b. Disconnect the negative cable at the negative post
on booster battery.
c. Disconnect the cable from the positive post of both
batteries.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
•Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
•Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
•Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
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With Portable Starting Unit
There are many types of these units available. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for necessary precautions
and operation.
CAUTION!
It is very important that the starting unit operating
voltage does not exceed 12 Volts DC or damage to
battery, starter motor, alternator, or electrical system
may occur.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel ......... 99
 Maintenance Procedures ................. 100
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 100
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 104
▫ Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter ...... 106
▫ Fuel Filter Replacement ................ 108
▫ Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of
Fuel .............................. 110
▫ Intervention Regeneration Strategy – EVIC
Message Process Flow ..................111 ▫
Diesel Exhaust Fluid – Chassis Cab Only . . . 114
▫ Maintenance-Free Batteries ............. 114
▫ Cooling System ..................... 115
▫ Charge Air Cooler – Inter-Cooler ......... 121
▫ Brake System ....................... 121
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ............... 123
▫ Transfer Case – If Equipped ............. 123
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 124
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 124
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▫Noise Control System Required Maintenance
& Warranty ........................ 128
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 133
 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ....... 134▫
Engine ............................ 134
▫ Chassis ........................... 136
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