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Servicing and Maintenance 53
Introduction 7
Getting to Know Your Vehicle 9
How to Use Remote Start
Instrument Panel
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer
Instrument Cluster Display
Fuel Gauge
DEF Gauge
Premium Instrument Cluster
Engine Coolant Temperature
Oil Pressure Gauge
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel 13
Instrument Cluster Display — Base
Instrument Cluster Display — Premium
Steering Wheel Buttons
Oil Life Reset
Vehicles Equipped with Passive Entry
Fuel Filter Life Reset
Vehicles Not Equipped with Passive Entry
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
Displays
Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)
Vehicle Information Submenus
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
Warning Lights and Messages
Yellow Indicator Lights
Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light
Wait to Start Light/Water in Fuel Indicator Light
Starting and Operating
Starting the Engine - 3.0L Diesel Engine
Starting - Automatic Transmission
Tip Start Feature
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
Normal Starting Using ENGINE STOP/START Button
To Turn On/Off the Engine Using the Engine Start/Stop Button
Autopark — Rotary Shifter and 8-Speed Trans Only
4Wd Low
Extreme Cold Weather
Normal Operation - 3.0L Diesel Engine
Starting Fluids
Cold Weather Precautions
Fuel Operating Range
Engine Oil Usage
Winter Front Usage
Winter Front Cover
Engine Warm-Up
Engine Idling
Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission
Engine Break-In Recommendations - 3.0L Diesel
Engine Block Heater — if Equipped
Refueling the Vehicle - 1500 Diesel Models
Diesel Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location
Emergency Fuel Can Refueling
Diesel Fuel and DEF Fluid Filler Door View
Fuel Fill Funnel Location - 1500 Models
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
DEF Fill Procedure
Filling the DEF Tank in Cold Climates
Service and Maintenance
Scheduled Servicing
Once a Month or before a Long Trip
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel up to B5 Biodiesel
Additional Maintenance — B6 to B20 Biodiesel
Engine Compartment View - 3.0L Diesel Engine
Checking Oil Level — 3.0 Diesel Engine
Maintenance-Free Batteries
Diesel Engine Oil Selection
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.0L Diesel Engine
Materials Added to Engine Oil
Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
3.0 Diesel Air Cleaner Filter Cover View
Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly View
Air Cleaner Filter View
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
Fuel Filter Assembly
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel
Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message Process Flow
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Cooling System
Engine Coolant Checks
Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill
Selection of Coolant
Adding Coolant
Cooling System Pressure Cap
Disposal of Used Coolant
Points to Remember
Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler
Brake System
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
Technical Specifications
Fuel Requirements
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Biodiesel Fuel Requirements
Biodiesel Fuel Properties — Low Ambient Temperatures
Fuel Quality
Fuel Oxidation Stability
Fuel Water Separation
Fuel in Oil Dilution
Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals
Fluid Capacities Data
Fluids and Lubricants Data
Remote Starting System
Remote Start Abort Message
To Enter Remote Start Mode
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Remote Start Comfort Systems
Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Cluster View
Premium Instrument Cluster View
Wait to Start Light
Water in Fuel Indicator Light
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages
RAM Active Air System
Starting and Operating
Starting the Engine - 6.7L Diesel Engine
Normal Starting (6.7L)
To Turn off the Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button (6.7L)
Start/Stop Button Functions
Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting Procedure
Normal Starting Procedure
Starting Fluids (Flammable Liquids)
Normal Operation - 6.7L Diesel Engine
Fuel Operating Range Chart
Winter Front Cover Usage
Battery Blanket Usage
Idle-Up Feature — Automatic Transmission Only
Stopping the Engine
Idle Shutdown
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed (Chassis Cab Only)
Avoid Overheating the Engine
Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation
Engine Break-In Recommendations - 6.7L Diesel
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
Exhaust Brake Switch View
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Smart Exhaust Brake (Auto)
Key Ignition Park Interlock
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear Ranges
Park (P)
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Drive (D)
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
Column Gear Selector View
Overdrive Operation
When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode
Torque Converter Clutch
Manual Transmission
Shifting
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
Downshifting
Auxiliary Switches
Reverse Shifting
Power Take off Operation (Chassis Cab Only)
AS69RC Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Only
Stationary Mode
Mobile Mode
Speed Control
To Activate Speed Control
To Deactivate Speed Contorl
To Set a Desired Speed
To Resume Speed/To Vary the Speed Setting
To Decrease Speed
Engine Runaway
To Accelerate for Passing
Using Speed Control on Hills
Refueling the Vehicle 2500/3500 Diesel Models
Diesel Fuel and DEF Fluid Filler Door
Fuel Fill Funnel Location 2500/3500 Models
Emergency Fuel Fill Location
Refueling the Vehicle - Diesel Chassis Cab Models
DEF Filler Cap and Fuel Fill Pick up Models
DEF Filler Cap Chassis Cab Models
Filling the DEF Tank
In Case of Emergency
Jump Starting
Positive Jumping Location
Servicing and Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance - Diesel Engine
At each Stop for Fuel
Once a Month/At each Oil Change
Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins Diesel
Perform Service Indicator — Cummins Diesel
Maintenance Plan — Cummins Diesel Engine
6.7L Diesel Engine — Six-Speed 68RFE (2500/3500 Models)
6.7L Diesel Engine — Six-Speed AS69RC HD (3500/Chassis Cab Models)
Checking Oil Level — 6.7 Diesel Engine
Change Engine Oil — Diesel Engine
Engine Oil Selection
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
Synthetic Engine Oils
Engine Oil Filter Selection
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Assembly
Brake Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
Clutch Hydraulic System
Special Additives (Clutch Hydraulic System)
Fluid Level Check (Clutch)
Fluid and Filter Changes
Noise Control System Required Maintenance
Air Cleaner Assembly
Exhaust System
Tampering with Noise Control System
Fuel Specifications
Bio-Diesel Fuel Properties
Fluid Capacities
Fluids and Lubricants
Index
Installation of Radio Transimitting Equipment
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