Allison Transmission 4000 RDS

OM8491EN
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000 and 4000 Series
Allison 5th and 6th Generation Controls

Allison Transmission 4000 RDS Specifications

General

Transmission Type	Automatic
Transmission Model	4000 RDS
Number of Gears	6
Control Type	Electronic
Input Speed Sensor	Yes
Output Speed Sensor	Yes
Input Power	Varies with engine; matches engine output

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES

Explains the meaning and purpose of different types of safety alerts used in the manual.

3.0 DRIVING TIPS

3.1 THE AUTOMATIC EXPERIENCE

Explains the smooth operation and benefits of Allison automatic transmissions.

3.2 STARTING THE ENGINE

Provides instructions and safety warnings for starting the vehicle's engine.

4.0 SELECTING RANGE AND SHIFT SCHEDULES

4.1 SELECTING RANGE

Guides the operator on how to select the appropriate gear range for operation.

4.1.1 USING KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

Details how to use the keypad to select transmission ranges.

4.1.2 USING BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

Describes how to use the bump-shift lever to select transmission ranges.

4.1.2.1 USING STRIP PUSH BUTTON SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

4.2 SHIFT SCHEDULES AND AUTOMATIC RANGE SHIFTS

Explains how shift schedules affect transmission performance and automatic shifts.

5.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

5.1 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS

Outlines routine inspections to ensure proper transmission operation and identify issues.

5.2 PREVENT MAJOR PROBLEMS

Advises on how to prevent minor issues from becoming major transmission problems.

5.4 RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Lists approved transmission fluid specifications and recommendations.

5.5 KEEPING FLUID CLEAN

5.8 PERIODIC FLUID LEVEL CHECKS

Describes methods for checking the transmission fluid level.

5.8.1 FLUID CHECK USING DIPSTICK

Provides instructions for checking fluid level using a dipstick.

5.8.1.1 COLD CHECK PROCEDURE

5.8.1.2 HOT CHECK PROCEDURE

5.8.2 FLUID LEVEL CHECKS USING ALLISON 5 TH GENERATION OR NEWER SHIFT SELECTORS

Guides on electronically checking fluid levels via shift selectors.

5.9 PROGNOSTICS FEATURES

Introduces features that monitor transmission health and fluid/filter life.

5.9.6 OIL LIFE MONITOR (OM)

Explains the Oil Life Monitor feature for fluid change alerts.

5.9.7 FILTER LIFE MONITOR (FM)

Details the Filter Life Monitor feature for filter replacement alerts.

5.9.8 TRANSMISSION HEALTH MONITOR (TM)

Describes the Transmission Health Monitor for clutch wear alerts.

5.9.9 FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Provides recommended intervals for fluid and filter changes.

6.0 DIAGNOSTICS

6.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RESPONSE

Explains how the system responds to detected Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

6.2.1 CHECK TRANS LIGHT

Details the function and meaning of the CHECK TRANS warning light.

6.3 USING SHIFT SELECTOR FOR ACCESSING DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION

Guides on how to access diagnostic information using the shift selector.

6.3.2 READCLEAR DTCs WITH KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SELECTOR

6.3.3 READCLEAR DTCs WITH BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

7.0 SHIFT SELECTORS COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS

7.1 SELECTMONITOR DISPLAY

7.4 TRANS SERVICE INDICATOR (WRENCH ICON)

7.5 SELECTOR DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) AND INHIBITS

Details the meaning of various display indications for DTCs and inhibits.

7.7 BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

7.8 KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR

8.0 CUSTOMIZING CONTROLS AND TCM PROGRAMMING

8.1 VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION SIGNAL INTERFACE OVERVIEW

8.5 AUTODETECT

8.6 ADAPTIVE SHIFTING

9.0 EXTERNAL WIRE HARNESSES, VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE, AND RETARDER CONTROLS

9.3 RETARDER CONTROLS

Discusses the various retarder apply systems and operator controls.

10.0 TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS

10.4 RETARDER

Explains the operation and components of the self-contained retarder.

12.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE