fuel filter RAM CHASSIS CAB 2022 Owners Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE
ENGINE .................................................................. 328Maintenance Plan – Gasoline Engine.......... 329
SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE .... 332
Oil Change Indicator System — Diesel
Engine ............................................................ 332
Perform Service Indicator — Diesel
Engine ............................................................ 333
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine ............. 334
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 338
6.4L Gasoline Engine ................................... 3386.7L Diesel Engine ........................................ 339
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 340
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 340
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 340
Pressure Washing ......................................... 341
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................... 341
Engine Oil ...................................................... 341Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 342
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 342
Air Conditioner Maintenance ........................ 344
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 346
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 347
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement ... 348
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter
Replacement ................................................. 349
Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of
Fuel ................................................................ 350 Intervention Regeneration Strategy —
Message Process Flow ................................ 350
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........................... 351Body Lubrication ........................................... 351Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 351Exhaust System ............................................ 353
Cooling System ............................................. 354Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler ................. 357
Brake System ............................................... 358
Automatic Transmission ............................... 358
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level .............................................................. 360
Transfer Case ............................................... 361
Noise Control System Required
Maintenance & Warranty ............................. 361
Fuses.............................................................. 364
Bulb Replacement......................................... 371
TIRES..................................................................... 376
Tire Safety Information ................................. 376
Tires — General Information ......................... 383
Tire Types....................................................... 386
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................. 387
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......................... 389
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 390
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 391
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ................... 392
Treadwear ...................................................... 392
Traction Grades ............................................. 393Temperature Grades ..................................... 393 STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 393
BODYWORK .......................................................... 393
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 393
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 394
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 394
INTERIORS ........................................................... 395
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 395
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 395
Leather Surfaces........................................... 396
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 396
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ....... 397
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................. 397Hydraulic Brake Assist — If Equipped .......... 397
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 397
Torque Specifications ................................... 397
FUEL REQUIREMENTS— GASOLINE ENGINE .... 399
6.4L Engine ................................................... 399
Reformulated Gasoline................................. 399
Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 399
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 399
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ......................................................... 400
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 400Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ..................... 400Fuel System Cautions ................................... 400

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Oil Life Reset Procedure

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Push and release the down arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu to
“Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to
access the ”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll up
or down to select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the right arrow button to
select “Reset”.
5. Push and release the down arrow button to
select “Yes,” then push and release the
right arrow button to reset the Oil Life to
100%.
6. Push and release the up arrow button to
exit the instrument cluster display screen.
Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three
times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
DISPLAY MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the desired selectable menu icon is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
The instrument cluster display menu items may
consist of the following:
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the speedometer menu item is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to cycle the
display between mph and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Vehicle Info menu item is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to enter the
submenus items of Vehicle Info. Follow the
directional prompts to access or reset any of the
following Vehicle Info submenu items:
Speedometer Vehicle Info Off Road —
If Equipped
Driver Assist — If Equipped Fuel Economy Trip A/Trip B
Screen Set Up Vehicle
Settings —
If Equipped Commercial
Settings —
If Equipped
Trailer Tow Audio Messages
Tire Pressure Coolant
Temperature Transmission
Temperature — If Equipped
Oil
Temperature Oil PressureExhaust Brake
— If Equipped
Boost
Pressure —
If Equipped Diesel
Particulate
Filter (DPF) — If Equipped Oil Life
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped Battery
Voltage Gauge
Summary
Engine Hours
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Screen Setup Menu Item
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Screen Setup menu item is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the right arrow button to enter the
Screen Setup submenu. The Screen Setup feature
allows you to change what information is displayed
in the instrument cluster as well as the location
that information is displayed.
Current Gear — If Equipped
Off
On
Odometer
Unit Without Decimal
Unit With Decimal
NOTE:
Menus with (Show/Hide) can push the right
arrow button to choose whether to show or hide
this menu in the instrument cluster display.
Favorite Menu
Speedometer Screen Setup Vehicle Info
Driver Assist
(Show/Hide) — If Equipped Commercial
Settings —
If Equipped Fuel Economy
(Show/Hide)
Trip Info
(Show/Hide) Trailer Tow
(Show/Hide) Messages
Audio
(Show/Hide) Vehicle
Settings —
If Equipped
Upper Left or Upper Right — If Equipped
None Compass —
If Equipped Time
Outside Temp — If Equipped Range To
Empty Average Econ
Current Econ Trailer Brake —
If Equipped Battery
Voltage —
If Equipped
Trip B Distance Coolant
Temperature — If Equipped Trip A Distance
Trailer Trip — If Equipped Oil Pressure —
If Equipped Oil
Temperature — If Equipped
Transmission
Temperature — If Equipped Oil Life —
If Equipped Turbo Boost —
If Equipped
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped Fuel Filter Life
— If Equipped
Center
None Outside Temp Compass
Range To Empty Average Econ Time
Current Econ Trip B Distance Trip A Distance
Audio Speedometer Trailer Trip —
If Equipped
Menu Title
Left Side or Right Side — If Equipped
None Fuel Filter Life
— If Equipped Menu Icon
Average Econ Range Oil
Temperature
Coolant
Temperature Oil LifeTransmission
Temperature
Lower Left and Lower Right — If Equipped
None Range To
Empty Compass
Outside Temp Time Average Econ
Trip A Distance Trip B Distance Trailer Trip
Current Econ Trailer Brake Coolant
Temperature

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Restore Defaults
Cancel
Restore
Settings — If Equipped
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until Settings displays in the instrument
cluster display. Follow the prompts to display and set any of the
following Vehicle Settings.
NOTE:Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
settings.
If equipped with a base radio (Non-Touch
-
screen) Vehicle Settings will be included in the
instrument cluster display.
If equipped with a Touchscreen radio, the
Vehicle Settings will be included in the radio
head unit.
Oil Pressure
Oil
Temperature Battery
Voltage
Transmission Temperature Oil LifeTurbo Boost —
If Equipped
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped Fuel Filter Life
— If Equipped
Lower Left and Lower Right — If Equipped
Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Submenus (Right Submenu Layer)
Language Select
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, Arabic
Units UnitsU.S.; Metric
ParkSense ParkSense
Front Volume — Low; Medium; High
Rear Volume — Low; Medium; High
Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in ROn; Off
Rain Sensing Wipers Auto WipersOn; Off
Hill Start Assist Hill Start AssistOn; Off
Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ WipersOn; Off
Automatic High beams Auto High beamsOn; Off
Daytime Running Lights Daytime LightsOn; Off
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Snowplow Mode Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
Snowplow Mode has been activated
Úpage 183.
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator
Light — If Equipped

This indicator light will illuminate when a
derate (engine power reduction) is
activated for protection of the turbo-
charger in cold ambient temperatures.

Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the Diesel Exhaust Brake has been
activated, and is in full strength mode
Úpage 120.
4WD Lock Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the 4WD LOCK mode. The front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked
together, forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed Ú page 132.
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the 4WD Low mode. The front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate
at the same speed. Low range provides a greater
gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at
the wheels Ú
page 132.
4WD High Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the 4WD High mode. The front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked
together forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed.
NEUTRAL Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the 4WD
power transfer case is in the NEUTRAL
mode and the front and rear driveshafts
are disengaged from the powertrain.
Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator
Light — If Equipped
The Low DEF Indicator will illuminate if
the vehicle is low on DEF Ú page 351.
Wait To Start Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate for
approximately two seconds when the
ignition is turned to the RUN position. Its
duration may be longer based on colder
operating conditions. Vehicle will not initiate start
until telltale is no longer displayed Ú page 108.
NOTE:The Wait To Start Light may not illuminate if the
intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped
The Water In Fuel Indicator Light will
illuminate when there is water detected
in the fuel filter. If this light remains on,
DO NOT start the vehicle before you drain
the water from the fuel filter to prevent engine
damage Ú page 347.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With
Target Light — If Equipped
This will display when the ACC is set and
a the vehicle in front is detected
Úpage 143.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No
Target Detected Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light will turn on when the Adaptive
Cruise Control is SET and there is no
vehicle in front detected Ú page 143.
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110STARTING AND OPERATING
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition to the RUN
position.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position.
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Starting Procedure —
Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F To
66°F (–18°C to 19°C)
NOTE:The temperature displayed in the instrument
cluster does not necessarily reflect the engine
manifold air temperature Ú page 81. When
engine temperatures fall below 66°F (19°C) the
“Wait To Start” telltale will remain on indicating the
intake air heater system is active.
Follow the steps in the “Normal Starting”
procedure except:

1. Pushing the engine start button with the driver’s foot on the brake will move the
ignition from OFF or ACC to RUN, and will
illuminate the "Wait to Start" telltale. The
engine will not immediately crank, this is
normal operation.

2. The “Wait to Start" telltale will remain on for a period of time that varies depending on the
engine temperature. 3. While the "Wait to Start" telltale is on, the
instrument cluster will additionally display a
gauge or bar whose initial length represents
the full "Wait to Start" time period. Its length
will decrease until it disappears when the
"Wait to Start" time has elapsed.
4. After the engine “Wait to Start” telltale goes off, the engine will automatically crank.
5. After engine start-up, check to see that there is oil pressure.
6. Release the parking brake and drive.
NOTE:
Engine idle speed will automatically increase to
1,000 RPM and engage the Variable Geometry
Turbocharger at low coolant temperatures to
improve engine warm-up.
The engine will not automatically crank after the
engine "Wait to Start" telltale goes off if a door
or the hood is ajar.
If the engine stalls, or if the ignition switch is left
ON for more than two minutes after the “Wait to
Start” telltale goes out, reset the intake air
heater by turning the ignition switch to the OFF
position for at least 5 seconds and then back
ON. Repeat steps 1 through 6 of “Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ Starting Procedure – Engine Mani -
fold Air Temperature 0°F To 66°F (–18°C to
19°C).”
EXTREME COLD WEATHER
The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is equipped
with several features designed to assist cold
weather starting and operation:
The engine block heater is a resistance heater
installed in the water jacket of the engine just
above and behind the oil filter. It requires a
110–115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on,
DO NOT START the engine before you drain the
water from the fuel filters to avoid engine
damage Ú page 347.
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25 seconds
at a time or starter motor damage may result.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool
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NOTE:The engine block heater cord is a factory installed
option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords
are available from an authorized Mopar® dealer.
A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housings
aid in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a
built-in thermostat.
An intake air heater system both improves
engine starting and reduces the amount of
white smoke generated by a warming engine.
NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURE —
E
NGINE MANIFOLD AIR TEMPERATURE
A
BOVE 66°F (19°C)
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when
starting the engine.

1. Always apply the parking brake.

2. Shift into PARK for an automatic transmission.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN
position and watch the instrument panel
cluster lights. 4. Place the ignition switch in the START position
and crank the engine. Do not press the
accelerator during starting.
5. Check that the Oil Pressure Warning Light has turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.STARTING PROCEDURE — ENGINE
M
ANIFOLD AIR TEMPERATURE 0°F TO
66°F (–18°C
TO 19°C)
NOTE:The temperature displayed in the instrument
cluster does not necessarily reflect the engine
manifold air temperature Ú page 81. When
engine temperatures fall below 66°F (19°C) the
“Wait To Start” telltale will remain on indicating the
intake air heater system is active.
Follow the steps in the “Normal Starting”
procedure except:
1. The “Wait to Start” telltale will remain on for a
period of time that varies depending on the
engine temperature.

2. While the “Wait to Start” telltale is on, the instrument cluster will additionally display a
gauge or bar whose initial length represents
the full “Wait to Start” time period. Its length
will decrease until it disappears when the
“Wait to Start” time has elapsed.
3. After the “Wait to Start” telltale goes off, place the ignition switch in the START position. Do
not press the accelerator during starting.
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on,
DO NOT START the engine before you drain the
water from the fuel filters to avoid engine
damage Ú page 347.
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25 seconds
at a time or starter motor damage may result.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool
before repeating start procedure.
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on,
DO NOT START the engine before you drain the
water from the fuel filters to avoid engine
damage Úpage 347.
CAUTION!
Do not crank engine for more than 25 seconds
at a time or starter motor damage may result.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool
before repeating start procedure.
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Engine Warm-Up
Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is
cold. When starting a cold engine, bring the engine
up to operating speed slowly to allow the oil
pressure to stabilize as the engine warms up.
NOTE:High-speed, no-load running of a cold engine can
result in excessive white smoke and poor engine
performance. No-load engine speeds should be
kept under 1,000 RPM during the warm-up period,
especially in cold ambient temperature conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine warm-up
protection feature that may limit engine
performance after cold starting at low ambient
temperatures. The length of time engine speed is
limited is dependent upon engine coolant
temperature. Engine speed may be briefly limited
to 1,000 RPM after starting with coolant
temperature below freezing conditions, and may
be limited to 1,000 RPM for up to approximately
two minutes under more severe cold conditions.
NOTE:If ambient temperatures are low and the coolant
temperature is below 180°F (82°C), the engine
idle speed will slowly increase to 1,000 RPM after
two minutes of idle, if the following conditions are
met:
Foot is off brake pedal and throttle pedal.
Automatic transmission is in PARK.
Vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle.
Operating the exhaust brake at idle will greatly
improve warm-up rate and will help keep the
engine close to operating temperature during
extended idle.
ENGINE IDLING
Avoid prolonged idling. Long periods of idling may
be harmful to your engine because combustion
chamber temperatures can drop so low that the
fuel may not burn completely. Incomplete
combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on
piston rings, engine valves, and injector nozzles.
Also, the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase,
diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the
engine.
If the engine is allowed to idle or the truck is driven
on low engine speed drive cycles for more than two
hours, the system will automatically enter an
emissions operating mode that will increase the
engine idle speed to 900 RPM (1,050 RPM for
Chassis Cab). While in this mode, which is
designed to help maintain the Diesel Particulate
Filter, the engine idle speed will return to normal
when the brake pedal is applied. A small change in
engine tone or a slight change in engine
performance while accelerating may also be
noticeable at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). This operating mode may last for up to an hour of
idle time, or around 20 minutes of driving time.
Your truck may have been ordered with an optional
voltage monitoring idle up feature. If a load is
placed on the electrical system while the truck is in
PARK, this feature will attempt to maintain normal
system voltage by automatically increasing engine
idle speed. You may notice several consecutive
increases in idle speed, up to a maximum of
1,450 RPM, as the system will attempt to utilize
the smallest increase in idle speed necessary to
maintain normal system voltage. The idle speed
will return to normal when either the electrical load
is removed, or when the brake pedal is applied.
NOTE:For instrument cluster display messages related to
the vehicle's exhaust system Ú
page 81.
Idle-Up Feature
The driver-controlled high idle speed feature will
help increase cylinder temperatures and provide
additional cab heat, however, excessive idling may
still cause the exhaust after-treatment system to
not properly regenerate. Extended periods of idle
time should be avoided.
The Idle-Up feature uses the Cruise Control buttons
to increase engine idle speed and quickly warm the
vehicle's interior.
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1. With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine running, turn
on the Cruise Control, then push the SET (-)
button.

2. The engine RPM will go up to 1,100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold the RES (+)
button and the idle speed will increase to
approximately 1,500 RPM. To decrease the
RPM, push and hold the SET (-) button and the
idle speed will decrease to approximately
1,100 RPM.
3. To cancel the Idle–Up feature, either push the CANCEL button, push the ON/OFF button, or
press the brake pedal.
NOISE
Diesel engines can create noises that may seem
as a concern. The nature of a diesel engine is
compression ignition where compressed air and
fuel are mixed and ignited. Weather, barometric
pressure, altitude and temperature will affect how
fuel is ignited in the engine. Engines will sound
different from day to day or previous model years.
Clicking, ticking, or light knocking is normal and will
change from day to day, as the engine breaks in,
and can vary with changes in ambient
temperature; this is normal. Diesel equipped
vehicles also have an exhaust after treatment
system to reduce emissions utilizing a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) and a Selective Reduction
Catalyst (SCR). The SCR reduces Nox using the
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system. DEF is injected directly into the SCR through an dosing module.
This process will create a clicking sound and at
times, will make noise even with the vehicle shut
off. This is normal as the DEF dosing module is
purging DEF. If at any time the check engine light is
on, please visit an authorized dealer.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Idle the engine a few minutes before routine
shutdown. After full load operation, idle the engine
three to five minutes before shutting it down. This
idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant
to carry excess heat away from the combustion
chamber, bearings, internal components, and
turbocharger. This is especially important for
turbocharged, charge air-cooled engines. Refer to
the following chart for proper engine shutdown:
Driving Condition
Load Turbocharger Temperature Idle Time (min.) Before Engine
Shutdown
Stop and Go EmptyCoolLess than One
Stop and Go Medium -One
Highway Speeds MediumWarmTwo
City Traffic Maximum GCWR -Three
Highway Speeds Maximum GCWR -Four
Uphill Grade Maximum GCWR HotFive

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Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed
Parts
All engine failures give some warning before the
parts fail. Be on the alert for changes in
performance, sounds, and visual evidence that the
engine requires service. Some important clues are:
Engine misfiring or vibrating severely.
Sudden loss of power.
Unusual engine noises.
Fuel, oil or coolant leaks.
Sudden change, outside the normal operating
range, in the engine operating temperature.
Excessive smoke.
Oil pressure drop.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
M
ANUAL REGENERATION — IF EQUIPPED
On equipped Chassis Cabs, a manual regeneration
can be enable through the instrument cluster. The
manual regeneration will allow the DPF to
complete a regeneration, lowering the soot level
without having to drive the vehicle. The vehicle
must be in PARK to access this feature, and the
fuel level must be over 12.5% full. A message
displaying the time left on the regeneration will
appear on the instrument cluster, and the
instrument cluster will display the soot level
Ú page 81.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the
cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical
outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed behind the
front bumper and accessible through the right hole
of the air dam.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at
least one hour to have an adequate warming effect
on the engine.
It includes a removable cap that is secured by a
tethered strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for
storage when not in use for the Winter months.
During Winter months, remove the heater cord
wiring assembly from itself on the c-clip.
NOTE:The block heater will require 110 Volt AC and
6.5 Amps to activate the heater element.
Block Heater Usage
For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C),
engine block heater usage is recommended.
For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C),
engine block heater usage is required.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
GASOLINE ENGINE
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within
the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low
gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory
is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant.
Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations
will occur. For the recommended viscosity and
quality grades Ú page 404.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first
few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral
Oil in the engine or damage may result.

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