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RAM Truck 2500 2018 Supplement Manual

Manual is about: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS

Summary of Truck 2500 2018

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    First edition printed in the u.S.A. ©2017 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Ram is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 18ds-cng-aa c o m p r e s s e d n a t u r a l g a s s u p p l e m e n t 2 0 1 8 r a m t r u c k 2 5 0 0 stick with the specialists ® ram truck 2500 2018 did_2929410_18a_ram_2500_na...

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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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 getting to know your instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • 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

    Getting to know your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ▫ instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 䡵 instrument cluster displays . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2.

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    Instrument clusters instrument cluster — base 6 getting to know your instrument panel.

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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. Instrument cluster — premium 2 getting to know your instrumen...

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    2. Engine coolant temperature this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy stop and go traffic. If the red warning light turns on while driving, safely bring the vehicle to a stop,...

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    Instrument cluster display’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are “right front turn signal lamp out” and “low tire pressure.” • unstored messages this message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples of this message...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Safety contents 䡵 general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 manual shut off valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 3.

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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 14 safety.

  • Page 17: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 䡵 fueling the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ adding compressed natural gas (cng) . . . . . . .18 䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 4.

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    Starting the vehicle 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 co...

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    Emergency fuel can refueling most fuel cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can. 1. Retrieve fuel funnel from the jack kit located under the front passenger seat. 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as ...

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    Adding compressed natural gas (cng) the ngv 1 fuel fill receptacle is mounted in the standard location behind the fuel filler door. The fill dispenser seals to the receptacle with an o-ring. Replace the o-ring in the fill receptacle before refueling if it is damaged or missing; otherwise natural gas...

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    Warning! (continued) the fuel system capacity may result in fuel system damage and possibly cause injury. • your vehicle should not be fueled if damage to the container has occurred. The damaged container should be retested and inspected as per the mainte- nance section prior to be being placed back...

  • Page 23: Servicing And Maintenance

    Servicing and maintenance contents 䡵 scheduled servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 䡵 dealer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 5.

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    Scheduled servicing 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 (30,0...

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    Inspection it is recommended that the fuel system components be inspected periodically for leaks and/or excessive wear. Container retest requirements (united states) each cng fuel container must be visually inspected after a motor vehicle accident or fire and at least every 36 months or 36,000 miles...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications contents 䡵 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ united states. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 6.

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    Fuel requirements united states use only natural gas which meets the requirements for gas quality as specified in national fire protection association nfpa52 and american national standard ansi/ aga ngv2. Use of natural gas that does not meet these require- ments may result in starting and driveabil...

  • Page 29: Index

    Index 7.

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    Adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 air bag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 alarm light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 anti-lock warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ...

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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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    First edition printed in the u.S.A. ©2017 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Ram is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 18ds-cng-aa c o m p r e s s e d n a t u r a l g a s s u p p l e m e n t 2 0 1 8 r a m t r u c k 2 5 0 0 stick with the specialists ® ram truck 2500 2018 did_2929410_18a_ram_2500_na...