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RAM TRUCK 2500 2017 Owner's Manual Supplement

Manual is about: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS

Summary of TRUCK 2500 2017

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    2017 ram truck 2500 c ompre ssed na tural gas second edition printed in u.S.A. ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Ram is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 17d241-cng-ab o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l s u p p l e m e n t 2 0 1 7 r a m t r u c k 2 5 0 0 c o m p r e s s e d n a t u r a l g a s stick...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be serious...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1.

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    Introduction this booklet is a supplement to the ram 1500/2500/3500 owner’s manual. It contains information relative to the compressed natural gas equipment installed on this ve- hicle by the manufacturer. You are urged to read this publication and the owner’s manual carefully. Following the instruc...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 manual shut off valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 2.

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    General information your vehicle is designed to operate on gasoline or com- pressed natural gas (cng). Compressed natural gas is made up primarily of methane and is in a gaseous state at all times. The manufacturer’s built vehicles equipped with com- pressed natural gas fueled engines are identified...

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    Warning! (continued) • natural gas vapors at atmospheric pressure are lighter than air and will rise and disperse in open areas. In enclosed areas, natural gas vapor may collect and form a combustible mixture. If the vehicle is routinely placed in an enclosed area, the area should be provided with a...

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    1 — valve off 1 — valve on manual shut off valve manual shut off valve 8 things to know before starting your vehicle.

  • Page 11: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument cluster — base. . . . . . . . . . . . .10 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . . . . .11 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . .12 䡵 instrument cluster display . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ instrument cluster displays . . . . . . . ...

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    Instrument cluster — base instrument cluster — base 10 understanding your instrument panel.

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    Instrument cluster — premium instrument cluster — premium 3 understanding your instrument panel 11.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Cng gauge shows level of cng (compressed natural gas) in the tanks when ignition switch is in the on/run position. Note: depending on operating/ambient temperature conditions the cng gauge may fluctuate. 2. Engine coolant temperature this gauge shows the engine coo...

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    Using a driver interactive display located on the instru- ment panel, your instrument cluster display can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can access the...

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    Fuel in use display the odometer line of the instrument cluster display will display the type of fuel in use, this will change between “cng” and “gas.” fuel in use display 14 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 17: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 䡵 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ united states. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 䡵 a...

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    Starting procedures your vehicle uses the same starting procedures as de- scribed in the ram 1500/2500/3500 owner’s manual. No special starting instructions are required. Note: periodically the vehicle will automatically switch from operation on cng to gasoline for a short duration, depending on con...

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    Adding fuel 1. Open the fuel filler door. 1 — ngv 1 receptacle 2 — gasoline fuel filling receptacle note: there is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the filler pipe seals the system. 2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refu...

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    2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle. Note: ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open. 3. Pour fuel into funnel opening. 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the jack kit. Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in...

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    1 — ngv 1 receptacle 2 — gasoline fuel filling receptacle warning! • do not attempt to force open or tamper with the fuel fill receptacle. A sudden release of natural gas may occur, possibly causing injury. • your vehicle fuel system has a maximum capacity of 3600 pounds per square inch gauge (24.8 ...

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ container pressure, inspection, and testing . . . . .22 5.

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    Maintenance procedures container pressure, inspection, and testing pressure the vehicle service pressure: 24,821 kpa (3,600 psig). Warning! • do not attempt to force open or tamper with the fuel fill receptacle. A sudden release of natural gas may occur, possibly causing injury. • your vehicle fuel ...

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    The fuel containers expire and must be removed from service fifteen years from the date of manufacture. A label on the cng tank states the first container inspection date and container expiration date. If there is a question about the proper re-inspection of the cng fuel container, contact the manuf...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 6.

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    Maintenance schedule required maintenance intervals at each stop for fuel • inspect the fuel receptacle o-ring for cracks, tears, and deformation before attaching the fuel station fill line to the fill port. Every 15,500 miles (25,000 km) • service the fuel receptacle o-ring. Every 18,000 miles (30,...

  • Page 29: Index

    Index 7.

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    Adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 air bag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 alarm light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 anti-lock warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 br...

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    Seat belts reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 signals, turn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be obs...

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    2017 ram truck 2500 c ompre ssed na tural gas second edition printed in u.S.A. ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Ram is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 17d241-cng-ab o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l s u p p l e m e n t 2 0 1 7 r a m t r u c k 2 5 0 0 c o m p r e s s e d n a t u r a l g a s stick...