ENGINE OPERATION - Operating Instructions Normal Starting Procedure Cold Weather Starting 1 Steps for starting the engine in normal temperatures. Steps for starting the engine in cold temperatures. Allow the Wait-To-Start warning lamp to turned off. Engine Wait-To-Start Lamp on page 17 Allow the Wait-to-Start warning lamp to turn off. Engine Wait-To-Start Lamp on page 17 Diesel particulate filter (DPF) status indicator; yellow in color. Follow this engine starting procedure when the outside temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Follow this engine starting procedure when the outside temperature is below 50°F (10°C). Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) indicator; yellow in color. 1.
Ensure the parking brake is set ON and the transmission shift lever is in neutral. For automatic transmissions, be sure the shift lever is in the neutral position (N). For automatic transmissions that have park (P) position, place the shift lever in park. 2. With the accelerator pedal in the idle position, turn the ignition key to the START position to start the engine. 3. If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, release the key. Wait an additional 10 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool, then try staring the engine again. 4. Once the engine has started, wait for the oil pressure to rise, and the low oil pressure warning lamp to turn off, before increasing rpm.
CAUTION To reduce the possibility of damage to the lubricating oil pan, due to the ma- terials used in the manufacture of the lubricating oil pan, under no circum- stances should an external heat source be applied directly or indirectly to the lubricating oil pan. High exhaust system temperature (HEST); amber in color. 1. Follow the Normal Starting Procedure on page 23 . Refer to the vehicle operator's manual instructions for any additional cold weather starting procedures. 2. If starting a cold engine, slowly increase the engine speed. This provides adequate lubrication to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp; amber in color. Y53-1183-1E1 (04/16/18) 23