RAM TRUCK 2500 2017 Owner's Manual Supplement

OWNER’S MANUAL

SUPPLEMENT

2017

RAM TRUCK 2500

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS

WARNING!

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op­tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve­ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu­factured.

Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ......................................5

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............................................9

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STARTINGANDOPERATING .........................................................15

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE........................................................21

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........................................................25

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INDEX ..........................................................................27

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION..........................4

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4 INTRODUCTION

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 ve­hicle by the manufacturer. You are urged to read this
publication and the Owner’s Manual carefully.

Following the instructions and recommendations provided
herein will help assure safe and reliable operation of your
vehicle. After you have read the booklet it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the
vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni­cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................6

䡵 SAFETY WARNINGS .......................6

䡵 MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE .................7

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6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your vehicle is designed to operate on gasoline or Com­pressed 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 com­pressed natural gas fueled engines are identified by the
character T in the eighth (engine) position of the Vehicle
Identification Number (V.I.N.).

SAFETY WARNINGS

Natural gas is safe and reliable, when used properly. For
safe operation of your vehicle, observe the following
precautions:

WARNING!

•

Your vehicle fuel system has a maximum capacity of
3,600 pounds per square inch gauge (24.8 MPa) com­pensated to a temperature of 70° F (21° C). The vehicle
should only be filled from refueling equipment incor­porating temperature compensation to 70° F (21° C).

WARNING! (Continued)

Exceeding the fuel system capacity may result in fuel
system damage and possibly cause injury.

• Do not attempt to force open or tamper with the fuel
fill receptacle. A sudden release of natural gas may
occur, possibly causing injury.

• Natural gas contains an odorant additive and persis­tent natural gas odor may indicate a leak. If a
persistent natural odor is detected, the cause should
be located and corrected immediately by a qualified
technician.

• Do not park or service your vehicle near any source
of excessive heat or open flame. Never use a paint
oven to cure any paint repairs. The natural gas
storage containers on this vehicle are equipped with
pressure relief devices which vent at 230° F (110° C).

• Do not paint or under coat any natural gas fuel
system components. Unlike gasoline, a compressed
natural gas fuel system is under very high pressure
even when the engine is not running. To avoid risk of
personal injury, any repair to the fuel system should
be performed by a qualified technician.

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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 adequate ventilation and/or
a natural gas detection system. For long term storage,
the manual shutoff valve and individual container
valves should be closed.

• When a vehicle is involved in an accident which has
or may have caused damage to the natural gas fuel
system, the system must be inspected and pressure
tested by a qualified technician before returning the
vehicle to service.
Any fuel system component, including the containers,

•

that has been subjected to fire may not be returned to
service due to reduced pressure capability.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7

MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE

The manual one-quarter turn shut off valve is located
inside the protective cover for the tanks. It’s location is
identified by a label on the top of the cover. This valve
isolates the fuel containers from the rest of the fuel system.

Manual Shut Off Valve Access Door

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8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Manual Shut Off Valve Manual Shut Off Valve

1—ValveOff 1—ValveOn