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• Inspect the exhaust system. • Check the automatic transmission fluid level • Check the manual • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. • Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.
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Oil Change Indicator System
Ram Truck Pick-Up (2500 And 3500 Models) Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. This system will alert you when it is time to change your engine oil by displaying the words “Oil Change Due” on your Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC). The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate depending on your per- sonal driving style. Driving styles such as frequent stop and go type driving or extended idle time can increase the frequency of the engine oil change. This is the result of more frequent regeneration of the exhaust after treat- ment system, which can decrease the life of the engine oil. Failure to change the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine damage.
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For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator message, refer to “Oil Change Due” under “Electronic Vehicle (EVIC)/EVIC Warning Lights” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, replace the engine oil and engine oil filter. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.140 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Ram Truck Chassis Cab (3500, 4500, And 5500
Models) Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system (if equipped). Under no circumstances exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first. Perform Service Indicator Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)should oil
intervals
change
will display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform Ser- vice” message is displayed on the EVIC it is necessary to have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crank- case Ventilation (CCV) filter element, and cleaning of the EGR Cooler. The procedure for clearing and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator message is located in the appropriate Service Information. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 141
7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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❏ ❏ 142 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Inspect drive belt, replace if necessary. Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 143
❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 144 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the wheel bearings. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4). ❏ Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 145
37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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❏ ❏ 146 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 147
52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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❏ ❏ 148 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the wheel bearings. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (Ram
Truck Only). Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 149
Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary. Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only)**. Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only)**.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 150 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km).
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 151
82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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❏ ❏ 152 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the wheel bearings. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4). ❏ Change automatic transmission fluid
(Chassis Cab Only).
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 97,500 Miles (157,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
Flush and replace engine coolant.
❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Flush and replace power steering fluid (3500 Ram Truck Only).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 153
❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 154 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months.
❏ Rotate tires.
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Flush and replace power steering fluid. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 155
❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 156 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the wheel bearings. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (Ram Truck Only). ❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. ❏ Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 157
127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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❏ ❏ 158 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only). Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only).
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 159
142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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❏ ❏ 160 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace fuel filter element. ❏ Adjust valve lash clearance.
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends. Inspect the wheel bearings. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km). Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4). ❏ Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only). ❏ Change DEF Filter Cartridge (Chassis Cab Only)
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts. * This maintenance is not required if belt was previously replaced. ** The EGR Cooler and the EGR Valve cleaning will be covered by the manufacturer only at this maintenance interval, for vehicles in California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Con- necticut, Oregon, and Rhode Island.
CAUTION!
***The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be performed by your local authorized dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 161
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident
INDEX
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
164 INDEX Adding Fuel Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,128
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alarm Light Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,117
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Disposal Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,135
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,115Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning Light Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 132
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Caps, FillerOil (Engine) Radiator (Coolant Pressure)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Charge Air Cooler Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 118
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,119
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . 116,133Diesel Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Diesel Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bulk Storage of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Dipsticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Engine Oil
INDEX 165
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . . . . . . . . . . 106Electronic Range Select (ERS) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Emergency, In Case of
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,73
. . . . . 27Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,50
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compartment Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,133
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Runaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83166 INDEX
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Filters
Flashers
Engine Fuel Engine Oil
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,104,133Turn Signal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fluid Level ChecksBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Transfer Case Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 133
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,85
Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,85,133
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Gauges
Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,42
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,67,77Idle Up Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,17Intervention Regeneration Strategy
. . . . . . . . . . . 111
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lights
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . 25
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 19
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument Cluster Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 23Traction Control Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)
INDEX 167
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
. . . . 17Steering Wheel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Locks
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Noise ControlMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Tampering Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Noise Emission Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,129Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20
168 INDEX
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,104,133
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,74
Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,74Perform Service Indicator, Reset
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Power
Take-Off Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Take-Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
PTO (Power Take-Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) Remote Control
. . . . . . . 116,118
Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Resetting Perform Service Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 140Seat Belts
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 116,133
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,36
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,50
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SteeringWheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TiresPressure Warning Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,75INDEX 169
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Tow/Haul Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Traction Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transfer CaseFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,66
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,76
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Trip Odometer Turn Signals
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,42Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) Water Separator, Diesel Fuel
. . 17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This con- nection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accu- racy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor- mal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.
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Chrysler Group LLC
12D241-226-AB
Second Edition
Printed in U.S.A.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci- dents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your per- ceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or im- provements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufac- tured.
Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This con- nection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accu- racy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor- mal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci- dents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your per- ceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or im- provements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufac- tured.
Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This con- nection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accu- racy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor- mal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.
SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵 A Message From Chrysler Group LLC . . . . . . . . . 4
4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Chrysler Group LLC and Cummins威 welcome you as a Cummins威 turbocharged diesel-powered truck owner. Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate differently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important that you read and understand this manual. Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United States and Canada are diesel-powered because of the fuel economy, rugged durability, and high torque which per- mits pulling heavy loads. Cummins威 engines power well over half of these trucks. Now this same technology and proven performance is yours in your truck equipped with the Cummins威 turbocharged diesel engine. You may find that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are different. However, they are simple to follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this engine.
NOTE: Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine/transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Your vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output such as whether or not performance-enhancing powertrain components, commonly referred to as downloaders, power boxes, or performance chips have been used. This information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’s memory even if the modification is removed. This information can be retrieved by Chrysler Group LLC, and service and repair facilities, when servicing your vehicle. This information may be used to determine if repair will be covered by New Vehicle Limited War- ranty.
There is a probability that the use of a “performance chip” will prohibit the engine from starting. In this instance, the vehicle will need to be serviced by a authorized dealer in order to return the vehicle to it’s factory settings.
INTRODUCTION 5
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 8
▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 8
▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . 8䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 12▫ How To Use Remote Start
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- out the key fob. If the steering wheel is moved approxi- mately a half turn in either direction and the key fob is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off the engine and remove the key fob. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages. To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and start the engine. If the key fob is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock.
If you turned the wheel to the right to engage NOTE: the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 328 ft (100 m). NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• The remote start system will wait for the “Wait To Start Light” to extinguish before cranking the engine. This allows time for the intake heater to pre-heat the incoming air, and is normal operation in cold weather. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center/EVIC Warning Lights” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information on and “Wait To Start Light” and pre-heat cycle. How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed • Fuel meets minimum requirement • Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated • Wait To Start Light is not illuminated
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING! (Continued)
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted - System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). In cold am- bient temperature conditions, the diesel vehicle may delay crank up to 30 seconds for the glow plugs or grid heater. Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped). Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position. NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/ Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the Key Fob into the ignition swich. Once inserted, the message “Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.in order to drive the vehicle.
is activated,
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Comfort Systems – If Equipped When remote start the heated steering wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For more information on Remote Start Comfort System operation refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel”.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The Cummins威 turbocharged diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, providing the following recommen- dations are followed: • Warm up the engine before placing it under load. • Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged • Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indica- • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carry-
engine lugging.
periods.
tors.
ing or towing significant weight.
NOTE: Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the time before the engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy and power may be seen at this time. For additional vehicle break-in requirements, refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting and Operating” of the Owners Manual.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13
Because of the construction of the Cummins威 turbo- charged diesel engine, engine run-in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow the engine parts to achieve final finish and fit during the first 6,000 miles (10 000 km).UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 27▫ EVIC Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
▫ Vehicle Information (Customer InformationFeatures)
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16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high RPM for extended periods. Engine damage may occur.
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE: • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
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• Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
3. Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 4. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer- ship for service if your vehicle overheats.
5. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour (MPH/km/h). 6. 4LOW Indicator Light – If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to- gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels.
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 7. 4WD Indicator Light – If Equipped
This light indicates the vehicle is in four-wheel drive and 4LOCK. 4WD allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultane- ously.
8. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light – If Equipped
The TOW HAUL button is located on the center stack switch bank. This light will illumi- nate when TOW HAUL mode is selected
the Electronic Stability Control
9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light – If Equipped If (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. This indicator light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) becomes active. The “ESC/TCS Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is active. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. If the “ESC/TCS Indicator Light” is on solid, the ESC system has been turned off by the driver or a temporary condition exists that will not allow full ESC function. 10. Exhaust Brake Indicator Light This light will illuminate when the exhaust brake has been turned on.
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11. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
12. Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running. A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer. 13. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading when in trip mode.
20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Odometer/Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and release the TRIP ODOMETER button. To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom- eter to be reset then push and hold the button for approximately two seconds until the display resets.
15. Shift Lever Indicator This display indicator shows the transmission shift lever selection. 16. High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that headlights are on high beam. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam. 17. Voltmeter When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical system should be serviced.
NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system. The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module. Post-heat operation can run for several minutes, and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize. 18. Cargo Light
The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo light is activated by pressing the cargo light button on the headlight switch.
19. Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may
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indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System reservoir. If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicated by the “Brake Warning Light,” which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light” on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the ABS, are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the “Brake Warning Light” will turn on along with the “ABS Warning Light.” Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. Operation of the “Brake Warning Light” can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
20. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the “ABS Warning Light” remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake Warning Light” is not on. If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light” does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
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21. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light – If Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
NOTE: The TPMS telltale is also accompanied by a “Low Tire” message in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) screen. Refer to “Starting and Operating/ Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
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22. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which monitors the emissions and engine control sys- tem. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing, the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on, as a bulb check, until the engine is started. If the vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the condition investigated promptly. If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service.
26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability.
23. Airbag Warning Light
This light turns on and remains on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
24. Front Fog Light Indicator Light – If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
25. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to ⬙Occupant Restraints/ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威)⬙ in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” in the Owners Manual for further information.
26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel.
28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center – If Equipped” in the Owner’s Manual for further informa- tion. EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • System Setup Unavailable – Vehicle Not in Park • System Setup Unavailable – Vehicle in Motion • Service Air Filter • Perform Service • Exhaust Filter XX% Full • Exhaust Filter Full – Power Reduced See Dealer • Exhaust Service Required – See Dealer Now • Exhaust System – Regeneration Required Now
• Exhaust System – Regeneration In Process • Exhaust System – Regeneration Completed • Low DEF Refill Soon • Refill DEF Engine Will Not Start In XXX Miles • Refill DEF Engine Will Not Start • Service DEF System See Dealer • Service DEF Syst Engine Will Not Start in XXX Mi See • Service DEF System Engine Will Not Start See Dealer • Engine Power Reduced During Warmup • Engine Power Reduced up to 30-sec During Warmup • Engine Power Reduced up to 2-min During Warmup
Dealer
EVIC Warning Lights • Water In Fuel Indicator Light
The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illu- minate when there is water detected in the fuel filter. If this light remains on, DO NOT start the vehicle before you drain the water from the fuel filter to prevent engine damage. Refer to “Mainte- nance Procedures/ Draining Fuel/Water Separator Fil- ter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion. • Wait To Start Light
The “Wait To Start Light” will illuminate when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the intake manifold temperature is below 66°F (19°C). Wait until the “Wait To Start Light” turns OFF, then start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
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NOTE: The “Wait To Start Light” may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperature is warm enough. Turbocharger Derate Mode Messages The vehicle will display messages when a derate is activated to protect the turbocharger during engine start up in cold ambient temperatures. • Engine Power Reduced During Warmup - This mes- sage 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 Warmup - This message will display during start up when the ambient temperature is between -10° F (-23° C) and -25 F (-32° C).30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Engine Power Reduced Up To 2 Min (Minutes) During Warmup - This message will display during start up when the ambient temperature is -25° F (-32° C) and below.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages – Chassis Cab Only Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a driving range of approxi- mately 1,000 miles (1 609 km). If the following warning message sequence is ignored, your vehicle will not start unless DEF is added. • Low DEF Refill Soon – This message will display when the low level is reached, during vehicle start up, and with increased frequency during vehicle opera- tion. It will be accompanied by a single chime. Ap- proximately 6 gallons (23 Liters) of DEF is required to refill the tank when this message is initially displayed.
• Refill DEF Engine Will Not Restart In XXX Miles – This message will continuously display if the “Low DEF Refill Soon” message is ignored, and the fre- quency of occurance of the chime will increase unless up to 2 gallons (7.5 Liters) of DEF is added to the tank. The engine will not restart if the mileage counter reaches zero. • Refill DEF Engine Will Not Start – This message will continuously display when the counter reaches zero, and will be accompanied by a periodic chime. The engine will not start after it has been turned off unless up to 2.5 gallons (9.5 Liters) of DEF is added to the tank.
NOTE: A minimum of up to 2.5 gallons (9.5 Liters) may be required to restart the engine. Although the vehicle will continue to operate while this warning message is initially displayed, the engine will not restart the next time the vehicle is shut off.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages – Chassis Cab Only There are three different messages which are displayed if the vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF, has experienced component failures, or when tampering has been detected. The vehicle will not start if the DEF system is not serviced within less than 250 miles (402 km) of the fault being detected. When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following warnings will display: • Service DEF System – See Dealer — This message will display when the fault is initially detected, each time the vehicle is started, and periodically during driving. The message will be accompanied by a single chime. We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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• Service DEF System Engine Will Not Start In 200 Miles – See Dealer — This message will display if the DEF system has not been serviced after the “Ser- vice DEF System – See Dealer” message is displayed. This message will continuously display until the mile- age counter reaches zero, and will be accompanied by a periodic chime. The message will continue to count- down until it reaches zero unless the vehicle is ser- viced. We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
NOTE: Under some circumstances this mileage counter may start with a value of less than 200 miles (322 km). For example, if recurring faults are detected in a time interval of less than 40 hours, the counter may restart at the value where it stopped when a previous fault was temporarily remedied, or at a minimum of 50 miles (80 km).
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• Service DEF System Engine Will Not Start – See Dealer — This message will continuously display when the mileage counter reaches zero, and will be accompanied by a periodic chime. The engine will not restart after it has been turned off, your vehicle will require towing, see your authorized dealer for service. NOTE: When this message is displayed, the engine will no longer start after it has been turned off. Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the available information displays, then press SELECT to display anyone of the following choices.
• DEF Fluid Level – Chassis Cab Only Displays the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid level. • Coolant Temp Displays the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure. • Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission sump temperature. • Engine Hours Displays the hours of engine operation.
STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 36
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 36
▫ Extreme Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ Normal Starting Procedure – Engine ManifoldAir Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F To 66°F (–18°C To 19°C) ▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
. . . . 38
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
䡵 Normal Operation – Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . 42
▫ Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
▫ Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
▫ Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
▫ Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
▫ Snow Plow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
▫ Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4834 STARTING AND OPERATING
▫ Cooling System Tips – Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 50
▫ Block Heater Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51䡵 Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
䡵 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . 53
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . 55
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission– If Equipped (Ram Truck Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 55
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
– If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only) . . . . . . . . . . 66
䡵 Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 76▫ Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
▫ Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
▫ Reverse Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79䡵 Power Take Off Operation — If Equipped
(Chassis Cab Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
▫ Stationary Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
▫ Mobile Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
▫ Power Take Off – Aftermarket Installation . . . . 83
䡵 Engine Runaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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▫ Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85▫ Fuel Specifications
䡵 Adding Fuel
▫ Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Bulk Fuel Storage – Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
▫ Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid – Chassis CabOnly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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䡵 Diesel Exhaust Fluid — Chassis Cab Only . . . . . 89
▫ System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9036 STARTING AND OPERATING
