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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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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
13
Remote Starting System
14
Engine Break-In Recommendations
15
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
17
Instrument Cluster
18
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
19
Instrument Cluster
31
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
32
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
43
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays - 3.5" Display
44
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
51
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
53
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
54
EVIC/DID Displays
55
Oil Life Reset
56
Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)
58
Driver Information Display (DID)
59
Starting and Operating
73
Starting Procedures
75
Normal Starting
76
Automatic Transmission
76
Keyless Enter-N-Go
77
Extreme Cold Weather
78
Starting Fluids
78
Normal Operation
80
Cold Weather Precautions
80
Engine Idling
82
Stopping the Engine
82
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
83
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
84
Fuel Requirements
85
Fuel Specifications
86
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
87
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
90
System Overview
90
Adding Fuel - 1500 Diesel Models
91
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
94
Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel
94
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
95
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
95
Maintaining Your Vehicle
99
Engine Compartment - 3.0L Diesel
100
Maintenance Procedures
101
Engine Oil
102
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
104
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
108
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
110
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel
111
Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow
113
Maintenance-Free Batteries
113
Cooling System
114
Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
120
Brake System
120
Fluid Capacities
122
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
124
Engine
124
Chassis
128
Maintenance Schedule
129
Table of Contents
139
Introduction
141
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
145
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
151
Instrument Cluster
152
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
153
Instrument Cluster
165
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
177
Instrument Cluster Messages
177
Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)
179
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays - 3.5" Display
181
7" Display
198
Driver Information Display (DID) - 7" Display
198
DID Amber Telltales
200
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages
201
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
204
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
205
Fuel Filter Life Reset
207
RAM Active Air System
207
Oil Life Reset
208
Starting and Operating
211
Starting Procedures
214
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
215
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
215
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - if Equipped
215
Extreme Cold Weather
219
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature above 66° F (19° C)
220
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F to 66°F (-18°C to 19°C)
221
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 0°F (-18°C)
223
Starting Fluids
225
Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
226
Cold Weather Precautions
227
Engine Idling
229
Stopping the Engine
231
Idle Shutdown
232
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed (Chassis Cab Only)
232
Operating Precautions
233
Cooling System Tips - Automatic
233
Transmission
233
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
234
Block Heater Usage
235
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
235
Equipped
238
Key Ignition Park Interlock
240
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
240
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
240
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
252
Shifting
253
Downshifting
254
Reverse Shifting
256
Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
256
Power Take off Operation - if Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)
257
Stationary Mode
258
Mobile Mode
259
Engine Runaway
260
Fuel Requirements
261
Fuel Specifications
262
Bio-Diesel Fuel Requirements
263
Adding Fuel - 2500/3500 Diesel Models
266
Adding Fuel - Chassis Cab Models
269
Fuel Filler Cap
269
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
270
Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel
270
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
271
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
271
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
275
System Overview
275
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 - Message Process Flow
304
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
305
Maintenance-Free Batteries
305
Cooling System
306
Brake System
312
Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler
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
318
Warranty
318
Fluid Capacities
323
Engine
324
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
324
Chassis
326
Maintenance Schedule
329
328 Maintenance Schedule
330
Diesel Engine
330
Oil Change Indicator System - Cummins® Diesel
330
Perform Service Indicator - Cummins® Diesel
332
Maintenance Chart - Cummins® Diesel Engine
333
Chrysler Group Llc
352
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