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Fast Idle System
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled diesel engine. It has both automatic and
manual fast idle capabilities.
Automatic Fast Idle System
The automatic fast idle feature will engage whenever
you start your vehicle and the engine is below normal
operating temperature. This will help decrease engine
-
warm
up time.
Idle speed will then return to normal under any of the
following conditions:
D
The engine reaches normal operating temperature as
indicated by the engine coolant temperature gage.
D
The brake pedal is pressed.
D
The trailer brake hand lever (if equipped) is applied.
D
The manual transmission (if equipped) clutch pedal
is pressed, or the automatic transmission (if
equipped) is shifted from NEUTRAL (N) or
PARK (P).
D
The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10 mph
(16 km/h).
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Manual Fast Idle System
This system can be used to increase your engine idle
speed whenever the following conditions are met:
D
The brake pedal is not pressed.
D
The trailer brake hand lever (if equipped) is
not applied.
D
The vehicle speed is below approximately
10 mph (16km/h).
D
The manual transmission (if equipped) clutch
pedal is not pressed, or the automatic transmission
(if equipped) is in NEUTRAL (N).
The manual fast idle system
includes a switch and an
indicator light. The switch
is located to the right of the
comfort controls on the
instrument panel.
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