Ram 2021 3500 dually truck 2021 RAM 3500

User Manual - Page 112

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110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Speeds to Remedy” message will be displayed
in the instrument cluster display. If this
message is displayed, you will hear one chime
to assist in alerting you of this condition
By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds
for as little as 45
minutes, you can remedy the
c
on
dition in the particulate filter system and
allow your Cummins® diesel engine and
exhaust after-treatment system to remove the
trapped Particulate Matter (PM) and restore the
system to normal operating condition.
Exhaust System — Regeneration In Process
Exhaust Filter XX% Full — Indicates that the DPF
is self-cleaning. Maintain your current driving
condition until regeneration is completed.
Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed
This message indicates that the DPF
self-cleaning is completed. If this message is
displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in
alerting you of this condition.
Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now
This message indicates regeneration has been
disabled due to a system malfunction. At this
point the engine Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) will register a fault code, the instrument
panel will display a MIL light.
Exhaust Filter Full Power Reduced See Dealer
— This message indicates the PCM has derated
the engine to limit the likelihood of permanent
damage to the after-treatment system. If this
condition is not corrected and a dealer service is
not performed, extensive exhaust after-treat
-
ment damage can occur. To correct this condi-
tion it will be necessary to have your vehicle
s
e
rviced by your local authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Failing to follow the oil change indicator, changing
you
r oil and resetting the oil change indicator by
0
miles remaining will prevent the diesel exhaust
filter from performing its cleaning routine. This will
shortly result in a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
and reduced engine power. Only an authorized
dealer will be able to correct this condition.
COLD AMBIENT DERATE MODE
M
ESSAGES
The vehicle will display messages when a derate
(engine power reduction) is activated to protect the
engine during start up in cold ambient
temperatures.
Engine Power Reduced During Warm up — This
message will display during start up when the
ambient temperature is between 10°F (-12°C)
and -10°F (-23°C).
Engine Power Reduced Up To 30 Sec (Seconds)
During Warm up — This message will display
during start up when the ambient temperature
is between -10°F (-23°C) and -25°F (-32°C).
Engine Power Reduced Up To 2 Min (Minutes)
During Warm up — This message will display
during start up when the ambient temperature
is -25°F (-32°C) and below.
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
CAUTION!
See an authorized dealer, as damage to the
exhaust system could occur soon with continued
operation.
CAUTION!
See an authorized dealer, as damage to the
exhaust system could occur soon with continued
operation.
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