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ENGINE
COMP
ARTMENT
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3.0L
DIESEL
1
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Air
Cleaner
Filter
5
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Battery
2
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Engine
Oil
Dipstick
6
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Power
Distribution
Center
(PDC)
3
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Engine
Oil
Fill
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MAINT
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
15
Starting and Operating
57
Starting Procedures
59
Normal Starting
60
Automatic Transmission
60
Keyless Enter-N-Go
61
Extreme Cold Weather
62
Starting Fluids
63
Normal Operation
64
Cold Weather Precautions
64
Engine Idling
65
Stopping the Engine
66
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
67
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
68
Fuel Requirements
69
Fuel Specifications
70
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
71
Trailer Towing
74
Common Towing Definitions
74
Trailer Hitch Classification
77
Starting and Operating
78
Trailer Towing Weights
78
Weight Ratings)
78
Trailer and Tongue Weight
78
Towing Requirements
79
Towing Tips
89
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
91
System Overview
91
Adding Fuel - 1500 Diesel Models
92
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
95
Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel
95
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
96
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
96
Maintaining Your Vehicle
101
Engine Compartment - 3.0L Diesel
102
Maintenance Procedures
103
Engine Oil
104
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
106
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
107
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
109
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel
111
Intervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC Message Process Flow
112
Maintenance-Free Batteries
113
Cooling System
114
Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
119
Brake System
120
Fluid Capacities
122
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
123
Chassis
126
Maintenance Schedule
127
Table of Contents
137
Introduction
139
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
141
Remote Starting System
141
Engine Break-In Recommendations
145
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
147
Instrument Cluster
148
Instrument Cluster
149
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
150
Center (Evic)
162
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
163
Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)
164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays - 3.5" Display
166
EVIC Displays
166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays - 7" Display
183
Electronic Vehicle Information
162
Starting and Operating
195
Starting Procedures
198
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
199
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
199
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - if Equipped
199
Extreme Cold Weather
203
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature above 66° F (19° C)
204
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F to 66°F (-18°C to 19°C)
205
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 0°F (-18°C)
207
Starting Fluids
208
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
210
Cold Weather Precautions
210
Engine Idling
213
Stopping the Engine
214
Idle Shutdown
216
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed (Chassis Cab Only)
216
Operating Precautions
216
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
217
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
218
Block Heater Usage
219
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
219
If Equipped
221
Key Ignition Park Interlock
223
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
223
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
224
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
235
Shifting
236
Downshifting
238
Reverse Shifting
239
Power Take off Operation - if Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)
240
Stationary Mode
240
Mobile Mode
242
Power Take off - Aftermarket Installation
243
Engine Runaway
243
Fuel Requirements
244
Fuel Specifications
245
Bio-Diesel Fuel Requirements
246
Adding Fuel - 2500/3500 Diesel Models
249
Adding Fuel - Chassis Cab Models
252
Fuel Filler Cap
252
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
253
Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel
253
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
254
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
254
Trailer Towing
257
Common Towing Definitions
258
Trailer Hitch Classification
260
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
261
Trailer and Tongue Weight
261
Towing Requirements
262
Towing Tips
272
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
274
System Overview
274
What to Do in Emergencies
277
Maintaining Your Vehicle
283
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.7L DIESEL - SIX-SPEED 68RFE (2500/3500 Models)
285
Engine Compartment - 6.7L Diesel - Six-Speed As69Rc Hd (3500/Chassis Cab Models)
286
Maintenance Procedures
287
Engine Oil
288
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
292
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
296
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
298
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
300
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel
302
Intervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC
303
Message Process Flow
303
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
304
Maintenance-Free Batteries
305
Cooling System
306
Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
311
Brake System
312
Clutch Hydraulic System
314
Transfer Case - if Equipped
314
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
314
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
315
Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty
318
Fluid Capacities
324
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
325
Chassis
328
Maintenance Schedule
331
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