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INTRODUCTION 5 follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that A MESSAGE FROM FREIGHTLINER LLC Freightliner LLC and Cummins welcome you as a you take full advantage of the features of this engine. Cummins Turbo Diesel-powered truck owner. Thank you for choosing the Cummins Turbo Diesel- Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United powered truck.
INTRODUCTION 7 Operating instructions for the special equipment in- WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should erating procedures which could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury.
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
INTRODUCTION 9 The positive power connection should be made directly PARTS REPLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Do not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. springs, wheels, hubs, and steering gears) with used The negative power connection should be made to body parts.
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10 INTRODUCTION All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering A Word About Your Keys ....14 Wheel .
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped ..36 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ..22 ▫ Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped ..36 Remote Keyless Entry —...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental ▫ Transporting Passengers ....74 Restraint System (SRS) – Airbag ... .49 ▫...
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has Automatic Transmission — If Equipped the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These Place the shift lever in PARK.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor- shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- mation Center (EVIC), the time for this feature is pro- porarily in the ignition cylinder.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission — If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys , CAUTION! or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle cally held against the ignition key being used when unattended.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the seconds.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering tem’s memory.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage Rearming of the System: the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. The Security Alarm System will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of headlights and security telltale Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System flashing, if the system has not been disabled.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your during vehicle operation, have the system checked by an vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the authorized dealer.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). •...
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the Remote following procedure: Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to unlock only the 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter. ter to lock all doors. If the ignition is OFF when the doors 3.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Using the PANIC Alarm following procedure: To activate the PANIC mode, while the ignition is OFF, press and release the PANIC button on the RKE trans- 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 General Information Transmitter Battery Service This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on DOOR LOCKS the back housing or the printed circuit board. Manual Door Locks — If Equipped 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, remove the Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock small screw, and separate the two halves of the transmit- plunger up or down.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will Automatic Door Locks –...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces- following procedure: sary, repeat the above procedure.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of this feature. 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces- sary, repeat the above procedure.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UP WARNING! to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS and on the rear doors of Quad Cab models. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned Power Windows – If Equipped to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position and for ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or a front door is opened.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. Window Lockout Switch (4-Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, and much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled front airbags for both the driver and front passenger.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that WARNING! they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, thrown from the vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing •...
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, •...
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is WARNING! comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Press the button located on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. you’ll prefer a higher position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Center Lap Belts Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System The center seating position for the Quad Cab front seat (BeltAlert ) has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System or START position. Freightliner LLC does not recom- (BeltAlert ) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Seat Belt Extender Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended, your Restraint System (SRS) – Airbag authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt This vehicle may have front airbags for both the driver extender.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations WARNING! that allow less forceful deployments. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along airbag unless the airbag is turned off (Regular Cab with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru- Vehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause se- ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection vere injury or death to infants in that position.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The driver and front passenger seats should be moved Airbag System Components back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to The airbag system consists of the following: inflate. •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG How The Airbag System Works light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when • The airbag control module determines if a frontal the ignition is first turned on, and then turns the light collision is severe enough to require the airbags to off.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When the airbag control module detects a collision Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (Regular Cab requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A Vehicles Only) – If Equipped large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 rear seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint or WARNING! because the infant has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ infant, shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,...
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Regular Cab Vehicles If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any Only) – If Equipped or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (If Equipped), push the key in and turn counter- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, Enhanced Accident Response System see your doctor. If these particles settle on your If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- system remains functional, vehicles equipped with tions for cleaning.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag Systems NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply: Refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. WARNING! Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could inflate for your protection in an impact.
The airbags may not be ready used by Freightliner LLC and others to learn more about to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in block for blown fuses.
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• Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis- closed by Freightliner LLC to any third party except • Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition when: cycles and vehicle mileage) 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Transmission gear selection WARNING! • Cruise control status In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, • Traction/stability control status can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force •...
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it infant or child restraint.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into Locking Retractors (ALR), which are designed to keep the buckle with the release button facing out. the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 anchorage systems are installed in the Regular Cab WARNING! passenger seat position and the Quad Cab rear seat outboard positions. LATCH equipped seating positions Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant feature both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the or child restraint.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Regular Cab model, refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (if equipped)” in this section. Regular Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab Rear Outboard Seats...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Child restraint systems having attachments designed to NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for...
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Child Restraint System separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the WARNING! strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped Do not install child restraint systems equipped with with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING! WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the child restraint.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring. (Quad Cab - Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and 5.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged CAUTION! periods. • During the first 500 mi (805 km) your new vehicle • Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so may engine lugging.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously toxic gas that, by itself, is colorless and odorless.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The best protection against carbon monoxide entry Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine Vehicle exhaust system. Heater Defroster Ducts Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system, Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Airbag Light Lights The light should come on and remain on for six to eight Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument turned ON.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......83 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped .
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80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights ..125 Seats ....... . 114 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) ..139 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..133 ▫ To Activate ......134 ▫...
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82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Compass/Temperature Button ... . 151 ▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped ......159 Electrical Power Outlets .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle).
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object.
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors – If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition ON.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. Trailer Towing Position Blindspot Mirror...
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) — UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone communications system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the The UConnect system can be used with any Hands-Free system at a time. The system is available in English, Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone.
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the combined form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect mand Phonebook New Entry, or you can break the system and to navigate through the UConnect menu combined form command into two voice commands: structure.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • When prompted, after the beep, say Pair a Phone and Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say Cancel and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
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92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers. same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5 For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect long, which is not a valid U.S.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook, in Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow this section.
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94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phonebook Download the UConnect system, and then send the address UConnect allows the user to download entries from book entry via Bluetooth . Please see your phone their phone via Bluetooth . To use this feature, press the Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phonebook entry that you are editing. Phonebook Delete. • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish...
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect system will play the names of all the Delete All Entries in the UConnect Phonebook phonebook entries. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • To call one of the names in the list, press the “Voice •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 accessed through the UConnect system. Check with call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell your cellular service provider for the features that you phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call have.
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98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. tion”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates Redial cessation of the call on the UConnect system and • Press the PHONE button to begin. transfer of the call to the mobile phone. •...
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100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system the name of the language you wish to switch to is operational, you may reach the emergency number as English, Espanol, or Francais.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Working with Automated Systems UConnect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in This method is used in instances where one generally has emergency situations, when the cell phone has network to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while coverage and stays paired to the UConnect system.
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102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE numbers, followed by Send, is also to be used for Barge In - Overriding Prompts navigating through an automated customer service cen- The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you ter menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display dial ring to the UConnect system to play it on the vehicle such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by audio system, so you will not hear it.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the PHONE button to begin. Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect system allows ongoing calls to be trans- • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect system “Setup Phone Pairing.”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button at Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts. any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the “Voice Recognition” button and say the • Always wait for the beep before speaking. Setup, Voice Training command. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from UConnect system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • Even though international dialing for most number in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing cents, the system may not always work for some. number combinations may not be supported.
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Bluetooth Communication Link to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to not the UConnect system. the UConnect system.
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112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, following conditions: inside or outside of a vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forward 40-20-40 Front Seat or rearward and is equipped with a back recliner. The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortable position.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Seats WARNING! The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a and adjust for comfort.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If push down on the head restraint. Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back) support.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls. Power Seat Switch...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW). The heated seat switches are located in the instrument Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then panel under the climate controls.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE released you must reach into the opening beneath the WARNING! center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 LIGHTS Interior Lights Headlight Switch Location Dimmer Control Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the key fob.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer Battery Saver control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding the interior lights to go out.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Headlamp Delay Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a When the headlight switch is rotated to the first headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for 90 position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker seconds.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights than glass headlights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, You can signal a lane change by moving the lever when the headlight switch is rotated to the OFF position, partially up or down. or the high beam is selected.
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128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signal Auto-Mode Tap the multifunction control lever once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automati- cally turn off. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for Windshield Wipers use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE desired. If the washer knob is depressed while in the WARNING! delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield intermittent interval previously selected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! To tilt the column, pull rearward on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is desired.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 in (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE can be reactivated by pushing the speed control switch WARNING! ON/OFF button and re-establishing the desired vehicle SET speed. Leaving the speed control ON when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system to To Activate cause it to go faster than you want.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a speed when towing) the vehicle may slow below the SET speed. increase of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button is If the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h), the tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three speed control will automatically disengage.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED This optional overhead console consists of the following: • Courtesy Lights • Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Courtesy Lights This overhead console allows you to choose between a compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- ditions being monitored.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 US/M Button RESET Button US/M Button Reset Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric Use this button to reset the following displays: measurement units. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Trip Odometer (ODO) Elapsed Time (ET)
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Global Reset Step Button If the RESET button is pressed twice within two seconds while in any of the three resettable displays (AVG ECO, ODO, ET), the Global Reset will reset all three displays. Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Average fuel economy is a running average of the amount the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: C/T Button • 52 gal (196 L) - Standard rear tank • 22 gal (83 L) - Optional midship tank Trip Odometer (ODO) NOTE: The maximum value is approximately 6,000 mi (9,657 km).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 After completing up to three 360° turns, with the vehicle WARNING! traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn Even if the display still reads a few degrees above off and the compass will function normally.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recalibrating The Compass Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym- bol is displayed, slowly drive the vehicle 5 mph (8 km/h) in a complete 360°...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC NOTE: The dome/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — DIESEL ONLY been turned off before leaving the vehicle. The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, and an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Trip Functions Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through Equipped one of the following Trip Function features: • TRIP – Shows the total distance traveled since the last reset.
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146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • AVG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of display will show dashes for two seconds.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • LEFT/RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR (one or more, OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — If Equipped with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h) Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system.
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times Use the STEP button to display one of the following: within 10 seconds. • “LANGUAGE” – When in this display you may select 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. one of three languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “RKE UNLOCK DRV DR 1st” – When DRV DR 1st is on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” press of the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button.
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “KEY OFF POWER DELAY > OFF” – When this overnight ambient temperature is at or below 20°F (-7°C) feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, to prevent excessive drain on batteries during cold crank- hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets ing.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Compass/Temperature Button Manual Compass Calibration Pressing the Compass/Temperature button If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message will return the display to the normal compass/ does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the temperature display.
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152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. There is an additional power outlet inside the center console of vehicles equipped with 40-20-40, or Bucket 2. Press the Menu button until Personal Settings is front seats.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER CAUTION! The removable ash receiver is located in the instrument panel cupholder tray. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel, power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in above and to the left of the ash receiver.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Ash Receiver Automatic Transmission Ash Tray Manual Transmission...
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission Your new vehicle is equipped with two adjustable cup- holders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cupholder door handle, on the front surface. Each open- ing in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) — Automatic Transmission If your new vehicle is equipped with bucket seats there are three cupholders located on the front of the center console. Cupholders Automatic Transmission Cupholders Bucket Seat...
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab ) — If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- Transmission holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passenger convenience.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 cover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped), STORAGE removable coin holder (if equipped), and two dividers to Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — configure the storage area into compartments. For ex- If Equipped ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top computer, a cellular telephone, CDs and miscellaneous...
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) — If CAUTION! Equipped • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lower CAUTION! handle on the front of the armrest, and raise the armrest for access to the lower storage bin. On Quad Cab • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw models the rear of the floor console offers a power outlet, power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in and a tip out bin.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models) Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Located in the center of the front 40–20–40 seat cushion Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag there is a storage compartment. handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition ON.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window. FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Unfolding the Load Floor WARNING! 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor. While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns.
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166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the load floor unfolds into position. the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Load Floor Securing Straps 4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position before you operate the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION remains there during normal driving, the electrical sys- 1. Check Gauges tem should be serviced. This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of gauges indicate a reading either too high or too low.
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176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Turn Signal Indicators 6. High Beam Indicator Lights in instrument cluster flash when outside turn This indicator shows that headlights are on high signals are operating. beam. 4. Tachometer 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this minute.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 9. Oil Pressure Gauge 12. OD/OFF The pointer should always indicate some oil pres- The OD/OFF button is located at the end of the gear shift sure when the engine is running. A continuous lever. This light will illuminate when the TOW HAUL high or low reading, under normal driving conditions, OD/OFF button is pushed twice.(See page 272 for more may indicate a lubrication system malfunction.
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178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL flash at a slower rate after the alarm is set. The Security CAUTION! Light will also come on for about two seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en- gine running as you would not be able to react to the 15.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with an EVIC, most switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and warnings will display in the EVIC. For additional infor- release the Trip Odometer button.
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180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Change Oil Message 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Change Oil” message will flash in 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for CAUTION! five seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause condition investigated promptly.
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182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake is that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not released, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system functioning and that service is required. See your autho- malfunction.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 and remain on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the light 24. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light does not come on during starting, have the system (Automatic Transmissions Only) checked by an authorized dealer. This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur 22.
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184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The Wait To Start Indicator may not illuminate if = 0 on the overhead console, if so equipped) there is the engine coolant temperature is warm enough. reserve fuel capacity, which corresponds to approxi- mately 8% of tank volume.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting Procedure The clock and radio each use the display panel built into 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio 2.
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION TWO TYPES OF SIGNALS There are two basic types of radio signals: AM or RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound The radio will provide excellent reception under most causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to operating conditions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if NOTE: equipped), and six-disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). position to operate the radio.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Clock Setting Procedure MUTE button mutes the microphone. 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con- Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for trol.
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190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Operating Instructions - CD Mode ton, the station will continue to play but will not be NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC stored into pushbutton memory.
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192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio SCAN Button (CD Mode) OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. player.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which feature.
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194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the Press this button to change the display from elapsed speakers. MUTE will display. Press the MUTE button a playing time to time of day.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone — If Equipped Refer to the “Hands-Free Phone (UConnect )” section of this Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of this Owner’s Manual.
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the MODE button to select between the CD player NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC or Satellite Radio. position to operate the radio. SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Clock Setting Procedure MUTE button mutes the microphone. 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con- Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for trol.
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198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL- Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or ANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Toggle the PTY button to select the following format 16 Digit-Character Program Type types: Display 16 Digit-Character Nostalgia Nostalgia Program Type Display Oldies Oldies No program type or un- Personality Personality None defined Public Public Adult Hits Adult_Hits Rhythm and Blues...
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200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is You may add a second station to each pushbutton by displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press station with the same selected PTY name.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio CAUTION! Play) This CD player will accept 4 3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC The use of other sized discs may damage the CD position to operate the radio.
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next Play) selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to LOAD/ EJECT - Load return to the beginning of the current selection, or return Press the LOAD/EJECT button and the push-...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc TIME Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode Supported Media (Disc Types) for CD Audio Play) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will • Level 1: 12 (including a separator and a not play the file.
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, LOAD/EJECT - Load the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- the CD is removed and there are other CDs in the radio, button with the corresponding number where...
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the MSG or INFO button while in the Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or message display priority mode or elapsed time display move through available folders. Press the TUNE control priority mode will display the song title for each file.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 SALES CODE 746–111 (RAK) – Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE position to operate the radio. PHONE, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
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210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Clock Setting Procedure Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left 2.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to to search for the next frequency in the direction of the increase or decrease the Treble tones.
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212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn the tune knob to select the following format types: 16 Digit-Character Program Type Display 16 Digit-Character Program Type Display Nostalgia Nostalgia No program type or un- Jazz Jazz None defined Classical Classical News News Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Information...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Operating Instructions — Tape Player displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the station with the same selected PTY name.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fast Forward (FF) SCAN Button Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance Press the SCAN button a second time to cancel the until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is feature.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multi- Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the session compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks and WMA. tape player is on, but may be switched off. Inserting Compact Disc(s) To turn off the Dolby Noise Reduction System: Press CAUTION!
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is selection on the CD.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 in the radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and TUNE Control (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) display INSERT DISC” for two minutes. After two Pressing the TUNE control allows the setting of the Tone, minutes, the radio will go to the previous tuner mode.
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 Notes On Playing MP3 Files •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 and WMA Files Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the WMA Audio Play) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) disc is loading. Press the INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc. The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: LOAD/EJT - Eject Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- Press the LOAD/EJT button and the push-...
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222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Switches back to Radio mode. Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Phone” in Section 3 of the Owner’s RND/PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Manual.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 variety of destinations and routes, AM/FM stereo radio SALES CODE 746–113 (REC) — AM/FM/CD and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability. (6–DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers all of North America.
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224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- 2. To show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPS tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone Clock” and press ENTER. and daylight savings information is set. 3.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the Select Encoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press ENTER. Press ENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour. 4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “MIN +” is highlighted and press ENTER.
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SATELLITE RADIO, SALES CODE 78B-005 — IF number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- dian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 UP button to display the next four digits. Continue to ESN/SID Access with REC (Sales Code 746–113) press the SEEK UP button until all 12 ESN/SID digits Navigation Radios display. The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first Please refer to your Navigation User’s Manual.
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Satellite Mode — RAQ (Sales Code Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to 746–112) and RAK (Sales Code 746–111) Radio automatically change channels every seven seconds. The Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT radio will pause on each channel for seven seconds appears in the display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If PTY Button SEEK When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEK Equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your button within five seconds. The channel will change to radio.
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a push selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is within the first five seconds of the current selection. is different, depending on which mode you are in.
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape take the following precautions: deposits each time a cassette is played.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft following precautions: protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Heater Only — If Equipped The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. Manual Heating Controls Sterling Climate Control Location...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 The mode control (at the right of the Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) control panel) can be set in any of the Select the recirculation modes when following positions: the outside air contains smoke or odors.
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236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost Temperature Control Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield The rotary knob at the center of the through the defroster outlets located at the base of control panel controls the temperature the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the of the interior air.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turn the air condition- ing off.
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238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system Bi-Level allows you to operate at intermediate positions between Outside air flows through the outlets located in the the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- instrument panel and at the floor. tified by the small dots.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Blower Control Circulation The rotary knob on the left of the The cab is designed with features to promote outside air control panel is the blower control. circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These Turn the knob clockwise to one of the are air exhausters that provide the means for regular four positions to obtain the blower...
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature Air Conditioning and Heating Operation To turn on the air conditioning, set the fan control at any Control — If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each speed and press the snowflake button located on the front seat occupant can independently control the tem- control panel.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- Recirculation Pushbutton Pushing the Recirculation button al- tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both lows interior air to recirculate continu- modes. ously in any position except defrost Panel and defrost/floor mode for rapid cool Outside air flows through the outlets located in the...
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242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Outside air flows in equal proportions through the The rotary knob on the left of the floor and defroster outlets. control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the Defrost four positions to obtain the blower Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Dual Zone Temperature Control Circulation The cab is designed with features to promote outside air circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These are air exhausters that provide the means for regular exchange of cab air. Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Fast Cooldown the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 NOTE: The idle speed will automatically increase to Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high 1000 RPM at elevated coolant temperatures to improve quality antifreeze coolant during summer to provide engine cooling. proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an of the coolant for protection against overheating.
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 STARTING PROCEDURES – DIESEL ENGINES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may The starter should not be operated for more than 15- cause serious injury or death.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in- Normal Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) cords are available from your authorized Sterling dealer. Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting the engine.
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 5. When the engine starts, release the key. CAUTION! 6. Check to see that there is oil pressure. If WATER IN FUEL indicator light remains on DO 7. Release the parking brake. NOT START engine before you drain water from the fuel filter to avoid engine damage.
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254 STARTING AND OPERATING • Allow the engine to idle about three minutes until Follow the steps in the Normal Starting Procedure ex- cept: the manifold heaters have completed the post-heat cycle. CAUTION! • Release the parking brake and drive. Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at a NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to time or starter motor damage may result.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 255 • Heat generated by the manifold heaters dissipates attempting to start the engine. This can be accomplished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and rapidly in a cold engine. If more than two minutes then back ON after the WAIT TO START light has gone pass between the time the WAIT TO START light goes off, but before the engine is started.
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256 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of 3. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. fuel or the fuel gels at low temperatures, air is pulled into 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. the fuel system.
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Starting Fluids WARNING! WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are cause serious injury or death. NEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label).
258 STARTING AND OPERATING • Voltmeter Operation: Fuel Operating Range • The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels” ONLY. various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake mani- fold heater system.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 259 • Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is a blend of WARNING! Number 2 Ultra Low Sulfur and Number 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. which wax crystals form in fuel.
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260 STARTING AND OPERATING Winter Front Usage Arctic Operation If a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, a Where there are no provisions to keep the engine warm percentage of the total grille opening area must be left when it is operating in ambient temperatures consistently uncovered to provide sufficient air flow to the charge air below -10°F (-23°C), use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil and...
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 If temperatures are below 32°F (0°C), operate the engine CAUTION! at moderate speeds for five minutes before full loads are applied. Extended periods of idle time may not allow the vehicle’s exhaust aftertreatment system to properly Engine Idling regenerate.
262 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is zero NOTE: An optional driver-controlled high idle speed is available on automatic transmission equipped vehicles • Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle with speed control. This feature allows the driver to •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 263 components, and turbocharger. This is especially impor- Idle Time Turbo- tant for turbocharged, charge air cooled engines. Driving (min.) Be- Load charger Condition fore Engine NOTE: During engine shut down on vehicles equipped Temperature Shutdown with manual transmissions, it is normal for the diesel Stop and Empty Cool...
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine Speed Control Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation Continual operation at low coolant temperature below CAUTION! the normal range on the gauge 140°F (60°C) can be harmful to the engine. Low coolant temperature can Prevent overspeeding the engine going downhill. cause incomplete combustion which allows carbon and When descending steep grades, use a combination of varnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 265 • Up Steep Hills — Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts select a lower transmission gear, but try and keep the Practically all failures give some warning before the parts torque converter clutch engaged. fail.
266 STARTING AND OPERATING DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) – IF EQUIPPED The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver turns the exhaust brake switch to the ON position. Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h);...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Benefits of the exhaust brake are: WARNING! • vehicle driving control Do not use the Exhaust Brake feature when driving • reduced brake fade in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the •...
268 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 269 PARK position (Brake Interlock System). To drive, move WARNING! the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the desired drive position. Pull the shift lever toward you when Never use PARK position on an automatic transmis- shifting into REVERSE, SECOND, FIRST or PARK, or sion as a substitute for the parking brake.
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270 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! Shift to NEUTRAL when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine It is dangerous to shift the shift lever out of PARK or may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle must leave the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 271 (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift SECOND Use this position for driving in more severe conditions from Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are and lower speeds than THIRD. To prevent excessive present: engine speed do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this •...
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272 STARTING AND OPERATING a suitable level. During this condition, the ability of the When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF” vehicle to accelerate under heavily loaded conditions Modes may be reduced. Refer also to the Note under torque converter clutch, in this section.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 273 reduce the potential for transmission overheating or WARNING! failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW HAUL” mode, 6th gear (if equipped) is disabled Do not use the Tow Haul feature when driving in icy and 2-3 and 3-4 and 4–5 shift patterns are modified.
274 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. transmission into gear may seem sluggish.
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Shifting CAUTION! Truck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutch Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle. pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch. For accelera- fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as tion at speeds less than 15 mph (25 km/h), 2nd gear is listed in recommended shift speed chart.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Reverse Shifting CAUTION! To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the Failure to follow the recommended downshifting gear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the NEUTRAL speeds may cause the engine to over speed and / or position, move the shift lever in one quick smooth damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is...
278 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION – IF EQUIPPED The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on Manually Shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted dry, hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear transfer case.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 279 NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the WARNING! front or rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and You or others could be injured if you leave the rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the place.
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below: Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same Rear Wheel Drive High Range - Normal street and speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- Case tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 2H or 4H ⇔...
282 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) – If cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly Equipped aligned.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 283 This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides four mode positions: 2 (rear)-wheel drive high range, 4-wheel drive lock range, 4-wheel drive low range, and NEU- TRAL. The Electronically Shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the 2-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry, hard surfaced roads).
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284 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights — 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only tinue to flash. Transfer case position indicator lights are located in the 3. The transfer case will not shift. instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Proper operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles depends on WARNING! tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the Always engage the parking brake when powering transfer case.
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286 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK WARNING! 4-Wheel Drive Lock Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to You or others could be injured if you leave the rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the slippery road surfaces only.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 light will continue to flash until all the requirements for Shifting Procedure – Electronically Shifted the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: Transfer Case return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds and try the shift again.
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288 STARTING AND OPERATING ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine Preferred Procedure either running or off. This shift cannot be completed if the 1. With engine running, slow vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to key is in the ACC position.
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL – IF EQUIPPED position. The limited-slip differential provides additional traction on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not there is a difference between the traction characteristics flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch of the surface under the right and left rear wheels.
290 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION – IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This vehicle, when equipped with either the automatic 6 speed or manual G-56 6 speed transmissions, will allow On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- for an aftermarket upfit with a transmission driven PTO tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the (power take off).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with optimize the PTO function, the RESUME/ACCEL and manual transmission) DECEL cruise switches can be used respectively. To disengage PTO operation and return to “standard vehicle • Vehicle must be running operation”...
292 STARTING AND OPERATING Mobile Mode The customer may choose to use the PTO while the vehicle is moving. To do so, the PTO function must be To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet activated prior to taking the vehicle out of PARK. This is the following conditions: accomplished by activating the upfitter-provided PTO •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 4. Keep tires properly inflated. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and wedge of water to build up between the tire and road the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
294 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! WARNING! • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where standing water that is deeper than the bottom of water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 295 CAUTION! WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, km/h) when driving through standing water.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING OFF-ROAD NOTE: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu- hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural lated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, rotors and calipers.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 PARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or The parking brake should always be applied whenever injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Brake Noise Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System During normal operation of the brake system certain WARNING! noises may be present from time to time. Occasional groan or squeal noises may occur during normal Anti-Lock Brake Systems contain sophisticated elec- operation of the brake system which may not be indica- tronic equipment.
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300 STARTING AND OPERATING This Anti-lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver WARNING! in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate com- • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the puter to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 ABS Warning Light POWER STEERING The Anti-lock Brake System includes an amber warning The standard power steering system will give you good light, located in the instrument cluster. When the light is vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability illuminated, the Anti-lock Brake System is not function- in tight spaces.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! TIRE MARKINGS Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and should be avoided when pos- sible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 303 • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact design standards. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”...
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305 TIRE SIZING TERMS Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the however, the date code may only be on one side.
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURE Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry...
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 309 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci- exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations calculated in Step 4.
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the accidents.
312 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Economy— maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con- Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal Information” section of this manual. wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 313 check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
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314 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressure — 4500/5500 with Steel Inflation Pressure Adjustment When Mounted to Carcass Ply Tires Vehicle This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewall. As During procedures when adding tire inflation pressure, such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. the technician or individual must utilize a remote infla- Adjusting tire pressure must be performed by personnel tion device, and ensure that all persons are clear of the...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Sterling 4500/5500 Tire Inflation...
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316 STARTING AND OPERATING When adjusting inflation pressure to a tire and wheel Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation assembly mounted on a vehicle, use a Remote Mount The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds Automatic Inflation Kit. within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high NOTE: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire and wheel speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very...
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Radial Ply Tires Limited Use Spare – If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use WARNING! on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires tire and wheel assembly.
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6 of this WARNING! manual. The limited use spare tires are for emergency use WARNING! only. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and Replacing original tires with tires of a different size avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. may result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
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322 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- CAUTION! ing link and cable (radial) chains. To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of your following precautions: •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the different loads and perform different steering, driving, snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed and braking functions.
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your Dual Rear Wheels type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- formed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ENGINE RUNAWAY FUEL REQUIREMENTS Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines) WARNING! Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this In case of engine runaway due to flammable fumes vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 from gasoline spills or turbocharger oil leaks being ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low...
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Specifications WARNING! The Cummins Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine has been developed to take advantage of the high Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending energy content and generally lower cost No. 2 Ultra Low agent.
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 ADDING FUEL WARNING! Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines) A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is on a truck bed. You could be burned. CAUTION! Always place fuel containers on the ground while To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top filling.
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328 STARTING AND OPERATING Bulk Fuel Storage WARNING! If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of the stored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated with • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near water will promote the growth of “microbes.” These the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the microbes form “slime”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. WARNING! CAUTION! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 pressure.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification and rear axles.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331 The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. all loading conditions up to full GAWR. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is Curb Weight...
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332 STARTING AND OPERATING can be computed after the vehicle has been weighed CAUTION! both in its curb weight condition, and in its loaded and ready for operation condition. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the (2948 kg).
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment with your vehicle.
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles trailer is the tongue weight.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or steering and brake control, thereby enhancing towing some other connecting point of the truck.
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. Weight-distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or an authorized recre- ational vehicle dealer for additional information.
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted over the rear axle. The coupling arm connects to the hitch. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment.
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Trailer Hitch Classification Ratings) Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the Body Builder Guide at: Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire and Loading Information placard”...
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas- or GCWR, ratings. sis structure or tires.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • Total weight must be distributed between the tow − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded: “Tire Pressures”...
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342 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Seven of the 12 circuits are the standard 7-pin trailer WARNING! wiring circuits. Three of the 12 circuits are upfitter circuits used for aftermarket applications. Two of the 12 Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- circuits are additional trailer circuits.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart identifies the maximum electrical loads Towing Tips that the trailer tow output circuits are capable of supporting. Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy Trailer Tow Additional Lamp Loads traffic.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be − When using the speed control, if you experience speed changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until 45 minutes of continuous operation.
346 STARTING AND OPERATING − Refer to “Cooling System” under “Maintenance Pro- cedures” in Section 7. Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped out or in).
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 the recommendations contained within the current Ster- ling Bullet Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer, installer or snowplow manufacturer for this infor- mation. There are unique electrical systems that must be connected to properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems.
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Before plowing 2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be exceeded. • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level. 3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc.
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow Methods For Removing Snow season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear. The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked. Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip- ment following the recommendations provided by the specific snowplow manufacturer.
350 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and driv- with an overhead console module, the outside tempera- etrain damage, the following precautions should be ob- ture display will show higher temperatures than the served.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Recreational Towing – 4-Wheel Drive Models MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational NOTE:...
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual Shift 5. Shift transfer case lever into NEUTRAL. Transfer Case — If Equipped 6. Start the engine. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: 7. Shift automatic transmission into REVERSE. 8.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 353 5. Shift automatic transmission to NEUTRAL, or depress CAUTION! the clutch on manual transmissions. Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if 6. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. the transmission is shifted into PARK with the trans- 7.
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354 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- damaged.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 355 7. After shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be comes on, release the NEUTRAL button. met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button, and must continue to be met until the four seconds 8.
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356 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Depress the brake pedal. CAUTION! 5. Shift automatic transmission to NEUTRAL or depress Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- clutch on manual transmission. mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in 6.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 357 NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be NOTE: Flashing Neutral position indicator light indi- met prior to depressing the transfer case Neutral (N) cates that shift requirements have not been met. button, and must continue to be met until one second WARNING! elapses and the shift has been completed.
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358 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will damage internal parts.
360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the button The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the on the top of the steering column. When the Hazard steering column as shown in the illustration. Warning switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash off and on to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING JACKING INSTRUCTIONS Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The could be crushed.
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362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. NOTE: Jacking and tire changing on 4500/5500 models should be performed by an authorized dealer, or knowl- • Block both the front and rear edgeable service personnel with the appropriate heavy of the wheel diagonally oppo- duty equipment, like a tire service company.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. •...
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364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. When changing the front wheel, place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5.
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366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts Dual Rear Wheels using a crisscross pattern. Correct nut tightness is 145 ft. Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lug lbs. (197 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, nuts are a two-piece assembly.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting the inner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem- bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on the inner wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must be completely off the ground when tightening to insure wheel centering and maximum wheel clamping.
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368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued final torque in increments. Progress around the bolt to specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts to circle, tightening the nut opposite to the nut just previ- specifications at each lubrication interval.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 HOISTING JUMP-STARTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking WARNING! locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do used on any other parts or the underbody.
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370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Your vehicle is equipped with two 12–volt batteries. If it CAUTION! becomes necessary to use a booster battery with jumper cables to start a vehicle’s engine because its batteries are Use the Jump-Start Procedure only when the charge discharged, the following procedure should be used: indicator (if equipped) in both batteries is dark in the center.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative WARNING! (-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of the Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this vehicle with the discharged battery.
372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Take care that the clamps from one cable do not WARNING! inadvertently touch clamps from the other cable. Do not lean over the battery when making connection. The Any procedure other than above could result in: negative connection must provide good electrical con- 1.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 wheels or racing the engine, is most effective. Racing the CAUTION! engine or spinning the wheels, due to the frustration of not freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over- It is very important that the starting unit operating heating and failure.
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for death.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles 2–Wheel Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the CAUTION! transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the OFF position along with the front wheels raised and the To avoid damage to the transfer case while towing, rear wheels on the ground.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE Use of genuine Sterling parts for normal/scheduled Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- nel, special tools and equipment to perform all service sure the designed performance.
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! You can be badly injured working on or around a To maintain your vehicle safely follow these guide- motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you lines: have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is not possible for the manufacturer and WARNING! Cummins, Inc . to anticipate every possible circumstance that can involve a potential hazard. To maintain your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner assembly, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start the vehicle, unintended engine acceleration may occur.
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil WARNING! Checking Oil Level Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check pressure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD” CAUTION! mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark. Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause Change Engine Oil (Diesel Engines) oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage Follow the Diesel Maintenance Schedule for recom- your engine.
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386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Identification Symbol Use SAE 15W-40 Engine Oil that meets the API CJ-4 This symbol means that the oil has engine oil category. been certified by the American Petro- Engine oil not designated by Cummins Material Stan- leum Institute (API).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Always check the condition of the used oil. This can give Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- you an indication of some engine problems that might dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes or exist.
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388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The filtering medium of other aftermarket filters Overtightening may distort the threads or damage may disintegrate. Debris from failed filters may plug the filter element seal. the piston oil cooling nozzles, resulting in scuffed pistons and engine failure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Start the engine and operate it at idle for several minutes. Drive Belt (Diesel Engines) Check for leaks at the lubricating oil filter and oil pan Inspection drain plug. Check the belt for intersecting cracks. Run the engine until it has reached operating tempera- •...
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Diesel Engines) filter becomes more restrictive and air flow requirements increase the EVIC message SERVICE AIR FILTER will be CAUTION! displayed. The message may not be displayed in subse- quent drive cycles if the same conditions are not met. The All air entering the engine intake must be filtered.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine power element may be quite effective in filtering particles when being driven in heavy snow, rain or when plowing without restricting air flow. Rely on the Engine Control snow, and the EVIC message center states SERVICE AIR Module or the Filter Minder™...
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392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE and a calibrated spring sealed inside the plastic housing. CAUTION! As the air cleaner filter becomes clogged and air pressure drop across the filter element increases, a yellow disc When using an engine cleaner or a degreaser, be sure travels along a graduated scale on the side of the Filter to wrap and tape the Filter Minder™...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (Diesel CAUTION! Engines) Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action. It is best to install the filter dry and allow the in-tank lift pump to prime the fuel system.
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394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE agency for advice on recycling programs and for where WARNING! used fluids and filters can be properly disposed of in your area. Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel Drain a small amount from the fuel/water separator pressure.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. They can be unstable under certain conditions Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 and be hazardous or explosive when mixed with seconds at a time.
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel, meeting Intervention Regeneration Strategy – EVIC ASTM specification D-6751 may be used with your Message Process Flow (Catalyst Full Message) Cummins Diesel equipped vehicle. Use of bio-diesel Your new Cummins 6.7L diesel meets all EPA Heavy mixture in excess of 5% can negatively impact the on- Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Standards, resulting in the engine fuel filter’s ability to separate water from the fuel,...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Additionally, the overhead console in your vehicle has combustion process. “Service CCV Filter” will be dis- the ability to alert you to additional maintenance re- played on the overhead console of the vehicle if the CCV quired on your vehicle or engine. Refer to the following filter is due for required maintenance.
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398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Catalyst Stat::::::::::80% Catalyst Stat:::::::::::80%, 90%, 99% “Catalyst Stat::::::::::80%” will replace the message “Cata- “Catalyst Stat:::::::::::80%, 90%, 99%”. If you are unable to lyst Full See Owner Manual” after it is displayed for one drive your vehicle under these conditions for an ex- minute.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The PCM derates the engine in order to limit the likeli- CAUTION! hood of permanent damage to the aftertreatment system. If this condition is not corrected and an authorizeddealer It is essential when replacing the cables on the service is not performed, extensive exhaust aftertreat- battery that the positive cable is attached to the ment damage can occur.
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Battery Blanket Usage WARNING! A battery loses 60% of its cranking power as the battery temperature decreases to 0°F (-18°). For the same de- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants crease in temperature, the engine requires twice as much approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- power to crank at the same RPM.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- with the engine off to prevent injury from moving ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints originally supplied with the vehicle are permanently lubricated at the factory and do not require service. The ball joints and seals should be inspected whenever the vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Steering Linkage —...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield seat tracks, doors, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers WARNING! The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the Commercially available windshield washer solvents reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra- are flammable.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon system. monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust eventually poison you.
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection steam from your radiator.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT engine coolants, may result in engine damage and If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount may decrease corrosion protection.
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408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This solution.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your WARNING! local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
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410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the be checked once a month.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the The charge air cooler is positioned between the radiator condenser clean, also. and the air conditioner condenser.
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Fuel System Connections Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots, designed with tubes and special connects, connections brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces- and clamps which have unique material characteristics to sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be performed cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine indicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention oil change.
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414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check WARNING! The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service, or immedi- Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system boiling point, or unidentified as to specification, may failure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed or Clutch Linkage sealed container to avoid contamination from foreign If the clutch pedal linkage begins to squeak or grunt, the matter or moisture. clutch pedal pivot bushings should be lubricated. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts”...
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416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drain And Refill Lubricant Selection Remove the lower bolt to drain the axle fluid. For the correct Fluid type, refer to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in this Section. NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in corrosion and possible failure of differential components.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Transfer Case — If Equipped Manual Transmission — If Equipped Drain And Refill Lubricant Selection for 6-Speed Manual Follow the appropriate Maintenance Schedule for recom- Transmission — If Equipped mended transfer case fluid change intervals. If it becomes necessary to add fluid or change the fluid, be sure to use the same lubricant or equivalent.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot Fluid Level Check – AS68RC Transmission Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 160°F - 175°F (70°C - operating temperature 167°F (76°C).
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420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of oil through the dipstick tube, wait a minimum of two CAUTION! minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level. Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C), it may not register on the dipstick.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change Special Additives To obtain best performance and long life for automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmissions, the manufacturer recommends that they product and its performance may be impaired by supple- be given regular maintenance service by an authorized mental additives.
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wheel Bearings — Manufacturer’s Axles These bearings are normally considered permanently lubricated. Cleaning and repacking is required only when axle shafts are removed or in case of extreme water or dust contamination. Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 4500/5500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive models over 10,000 lbs.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE performed anytime a malfunction is observed or sus- Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited pected. Proper maintenance of the entire vehicle will help Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing the effectiveness of the noise control systems. thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or Exhaust System...
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424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • EXHAUST SYSTEM control with all applicable U.S. EPA Noise Control Regu- lations. − Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system components including the muffler or tailpipe. This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, built and equipped by the manufacturer, and is not limited to any •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Log and Service Chart Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 KILOMETERS 12 000...
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a cleaner wax to remove road film, stains and to • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and paint.
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428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match with a clean, dry towel. the color of your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Cleaning Headlights cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
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430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive with a commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never cleaners.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) Cavity Cartridge Mini Description An integrated power module is located in the engine Fuse Fuse compartment near the battery. This center contains car- 20 Amp Power Outlet Console tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse Yellow and component may be stamped on the inside cover, 20 Amp...
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432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Off Road Module 25 Amp Power-Battery Pink Power Natural RWAL/ABS Module Feed — — 15 Amp Park Lights Left 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw Blue Yellow (IOD)-Cabin Com-...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraints/ 10 Amp Power Run/Start- Pass Disable Switch PCM/Steering Angle Sensor 2 Amp IGN Switch Feed Gray 10 Amp 4X4 Switch/Pass Dr Switch/EC Mirror 10 Amp HVAC...
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434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Power-IGN Run — 20 Amp Power Outlet IP HVAC Yellow — — 10 Amp Seatbelt Tension Reducer/Power IGN 15 Amp Cabin Compartment Run/Acc Blue Node (CCN) Illumi-...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- • When installing the Integrated Power Module mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Any time you store your vehicle, or keep it out of REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No. air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes Overhead Console Lights .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two bolts from the front of the headlight housing.
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438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well and remove the nut through the access hole. Rear Headlight Housing Nut Access Inner Fender Plug...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to disconnect the electrical connectors. NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to the outer edge of the headlight assembly. Bulb Removal 5.
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen Fog Lights bulb in housing. 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector 8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb ⁄ turn and remove counterclockwise ⁄ turn and remove connector and bulb headlight bulb from the housing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.
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442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the light 3. Pull the bulb straight from its socket and replace. assembly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric U.S. Metric Fuel (Appoximate) Engine Oil (with filter) 6.7L HO Turbo Diesel 6.7L HO Turbo Diesel 12 qts 11.4 L Engine Engine (SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 Certified, that meets Standard Rear Tank 52 gal 197 L CES 20081 Standards.)
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant 5– Year/100,000–Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology). 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine Oil Use (SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 Certified). Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 Standards may be used.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Fuel Selection (6.7L Turbo Diesel Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Fed- Engine) eral law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur High- way Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sul- fur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — 6.7L TURBO The Scheduled maintenance services, listed in bold type DIESEL in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or CAUTION! mileages specified to assure the continued proper func- tioning of the emission control system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi- •...
450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES the engine oil change. This is the result of more frequent Oil Change Indicator System Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change regeneration of the exhaust aftertreatment system, which indicator system. This system will alert you when it is can decrease the life of the engine oil.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Warranty Information ....459 Your Vehicle ......458 Reporting Safety Defects .
458 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your YOUR VEHICLE vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 • Authorized dealership name special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is why you should always talk to your authorized •...
460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Canadian customers who wish to report a safetyrelated If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should Recalls, may telephone the tollfree hotline 1-800-333- immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety 0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 Treadwear WARNING! The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
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462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
USER AGREEMENT If you have any questions about the operation of the navigation system, please contact a local DaimlerChrysler dealer or Al- If you have any questions about the operation of the navigation system, please contact Alpine Customer Service at pine Customer Service at 1-866-733-5492, or visit our website at www.Mopar.com.
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and; (ii) for civilian agency acquisitions, the NAVTECH Data is licensed in accordance with the rights set forth at FAR 52.227-14(g)(1), R IGHTS IN (Protection of limited rights data and computer software). In the event that the Contracting Officer requires the delivery of limited rights NAVTECH ENERAL Data that has been withheld or would otherwise be withhold able in accordance with FAR 52.227-14(g)(1), the NAVTECH Data is licensed with “Limited Rights”...
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Navigation System ......... 3 Radio ............62 Add-On Options .......... 70 Frequently Asked Questions ..... 75 Troubleshooting ......... 78...
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AVIGATION YSTEM ABLE OF ONTENTS User Agreement .......... i Street Address..........18 Address Book ........... 20 Safety Guidelines ........... 1 Entering an Address Using the Addr. Book ... 20 Navigation System Care & Use....3 Editing the Address Book ......21 System Introduction ........
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AVIGATION YSTEM ABLE OF ONTENTS Normal Route Guidance (Verified Area) ... 32 Personal Menu..........45 Route Guidance in an Unverified Area ..... 33 Adding Destinations to the Personal Menu ..45 Starting Point Verified/Destination Unverified... 34 Adding an Address, Intersection, or POI..45 Starting Point and Destination Unverified..
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AVIGATION YSTEM ABLE OF ONTENTS Rear Camera Mode (If Equipped)..... 55 Default Settings..........56 Vehicle Information........57 Maintenance Menu........... 57 Trip Information ..........58 Viewing GPS Information ......... 58 Viewing Software Information......59 Using the Trail Function ....... 60 Creating a Trail..........60 Using a Trail as a Destination......
AFETY UIDELINES Ensure that all persons read this manual carefully before us- • Road conditions and regulations take precedence over ing the navigation system. It contains instructions on how to information contained on the map display. Observe actual use the system in a safe and effective manner. traffic restrictions and circumstances while driving.
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AFETY UIDELINES does not reflect road closures or construction, road char- acteristics (i.e. type of road surface, slope or grade, weight or height restrictions, etc.), traffic congestion, weather conditions, or any other factors that may affect the safety or timing of your driving experience. Use your own personal judgment if the navigation system is unable to provide you with an alternate route.
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& U AVIGATION YSTEM Cleaning the LCD Display • Do not place fingers or foreign objects into the CD/DVD- ROM insertion slot. Doing so may result in injury or • Blow on the LCD display to remove dust. If that does not damage to the product.
YSTEM NTRODUCTION Welcome to your new Navigation System. The information in When you input a destination, the navigation system uses this Owner’s Manual is designed to help you begin using map data from the DVD-ROM to quickly calculate a route. your system quickly and safely.
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YSTEM NTRODUCTION Trails • a special feature called Trip Itinerary You can display a "bread crumb" trail that appears on the • a city center screen as you drive. This feature helps to log where you • a location selected directly from the map display have traveled and is also useful for "off-roading".
YSTEM NTRODUCTION Routing Options A Note About Coverage You can program the system to minimize the use of toll Your navigation system contains a Full Coverage database. roads, maximize freeways, or to provide the quickest or short- This database includes all roads in the US and is comprised of est route.
YSTEM NTRODUCTION System Limitations Vehicle Position While the system uses multiple inputs to determine vehicle The DVD-ROM that is included with your system contains position, there are factors that may cause the position to be the most recent map data available at the time of production. displayed incorrectly: Because of changes in streets, neighborhoods, and business locations, there may be situations where the navigation sys-...
YSTEM NTRODUCTION Main Menu Screen tination is programmed into the unit. It allows you to dis- play a turn-by-turn listing of your route and create a de- Navigation operation begins at the tour. You can customize the route by telling the system to screen.
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PERATION Controls and Pushbuttons The Select Encoder (2) and ENTER button (8) work together to input route information. The Select Encoder is an 8-way There are several controls that you will frequently use when joystick that allows you to scroll through navigation menus using the navigation system: and map icons.
PERATION How to Install or Eject the Navigation DVD 1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The opening screen should appear on the monitor display. 1. Press the DVD slot cover tab (7A) with a sharp non- metallic tool, such as a toothpick. 2.
PERATION Inputting Information Input Process To input a name or number into the system, use the Select Keyboard Features Encoder to highlight the first character of the name/number and press ENTER. The character will appear in the text win- dow. The system will display only the character matches for the next entry.
PERATION Navigation at a Glance 3. The screen Destination Entry appears. At this screen you can The following example briefly describes how to use the navi- search for your destination in gation system. In this example you will learn how to find a several ways.
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PERATION letter of the street name and press ENTER. Highlight the 8. The screen Confirm Route To second letter and press ENTER. Continue this process appears. This screen shows the until the name is spelled out. Highlight “Street List” and address of the input destina- press ENTER to continue.
PERATION Guidance Screens All the screens display a detailed road map that shows the current street name, the distance remaining to the destination, After a route has been calculated, one of 4 map screens ap- the time remaining to the destination or the estimated arrival pears, depending on how you have chosen to set the map time, and the direction of travel.
PERATION In-Motion Operation screen: “Edit Itinerary” is grayed and unavail- Trip Itinerary Your navigation system is equipped with a safety feature that able. limits the availability of certain navigation tasks while the screen: “Options” will be grayed and un- Confirm Route To vehicle is traveling at or above 10 miles per hour (16 km).
ELECTING ESTINATION This section describes how to input your destination. The des- 1. Select “Point of Interest” from the screen and Destination Entry tination can be input in one of 10 different ways. press ENTER. 1. Highlight “Destination Entry” 2. The Find Point of Interest by and press ENTER.
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ELECTING ESTINATION 2. The screen ap- Selecting a POI by Place Type Place Name List pears. Scroll through the list. Se- Upon selecting the Place Type lect the desired location. Press option, the Place Type List ENTER. screen appears. Use the Select Encoder to locate the desired category.
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ELECTING ESTINATION 3. The screen 4. The screen Find Place of Type Place Name List appears. You may search for appears, showing a list of place place type in 3 ways: names for the selected cate- gory. Select the desired loca- tion and press ENTER.
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ELECTING ESTINATION 2. The NOTE: The procedure for searching by City Name is similar to the Find Street Address Street Address procedure. Instead of inputting address information, screen appears: however, input the name of a city. Follow the screens until you have input your city name.
ELECTING ESTINATION “Done” and press ENTER. screen and press ENTER. NOTE: If the chosen address is in more than one city, the City List 2. The screen ap- Address Book screen will appear. If this is the case, highlight the correct city and press pears.
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ELECTING ESTINATION NOTE: Select “Options” to add this address to your Trip Itinerary, add • Select “Name” to change the name of the entry. Use the destination or the POI place type to your Personal Menu, change the Select Encoder to change the name. Highlight route options, or save it as your home position.
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ELECTING ESTINATION Press ENTER. have designated this folder as the default folder. NOTE: If the address is located in a folder, highlight “Select Folder” and 3. Select “Done” when finished and press ENTER. press ENTER. Highlight a folder and press ENTER. Select an address and press ENTER.
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ELECTING ESTINATION Changing Folder Name 2. The screen appears. Highlight the folder Manage Folders 1. From the screen, highlight “Manage Fold- that you wish to delete and press ENTER. Address Book ers” and press ENTER. 3. At the screen Confirm Folder 2.
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ELECTING ESTINATION 2. The screen 2. The Recent Routes Delete Recent Routes appears. A list of up to 11 most screen appears. Highlight the recent destinations is dis- address that you want to delete played. Use the Select Encoder and press ENTER. To delete to highlight the desired desti- all the addresses in the Recent nation.
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ELECTING ESTINATION 3. Follow the screens to enter in the address information. 2. The screen appears, showing the home Confirm Route To Once the address is set, the screen will address information. Destination Entry appear. 3. Highlight “OK” and press ENTER. Saving a Destination as Home NOTE: If the Home Designation is located in an unverified area, a mes- 1.
ELECTING ESTINATION Trip Itinerary route between destinations, highlight “Guide by Short- est Route” and press ENTER. If you are traveling to multiple destinations, the Trip Itinerary function will calculate the most efficient route. Up to 11 destina- 4. The screen appears showing the ad- Confirm Route To tions can be stored in Trip Itinerary.
ELECTING ESTINATION Menu” for details.) City Center Use this option if you want directions to a particular city. The Editing the Trip Itinerary navigation system will calculate a route with the destination at Select this option if you want to delete items from your Trip the center of the city.
ELECTING ESTINATION 3. At the screen select 1. From the screen, select “Point on City List Destination Entry the city you wish to travel to Map”. Press ENTER. and press ENTER. 2. The screen appears. Move the Select Encoder in the direction you want to move.
ELECTING ESTINATION 6. The screen appears showing the ad- number of the phone number. Press ENTER. Input the Confirm Route To dress of the selected destination. If it is correct, select rest of the phone number. Select “Phone List”. Press EN- “OK”...
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ELECTING ESTINATION 1. From the screen, select “Street Inter- 3. Highlight “Input Street Name” press ENTER. Destination Entry section”. Press ENTER. NOTE: The procedure for searching by City Name is similar to the Street Name procedure. Instead of inputting a street name, however, 2.
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ELECTING ESTINATION are finished, highlight “Street List” and press ENTER. 8. The screen appears. Select the desired street Street List and press ENTER. 9. The screen Confirm Route To appears showing the selected intersection. If it is correct, se- lect “OK” and press ENTER. The system will calculate a route to the intersection.
OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Normal Route Guidance (Verified Area) 2. The system calculates the route, displaying the progress After you have input your destination information into the of the route calculation. When system, the screen appears. This screen Confirm Route To the route calculation is com- displays the name and address of your destination, as well as plete, the screen will switch to...
OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Route Guidance in an Unverified Area When driving on an unverified road, you will see on the map dis- Route guidance in an unverified area is different from the play a dotted line extending from guidance you receive in a detailed, verified area. When trav- the vehicle position to the destina- eling in an unverified area, turn-by-turn guidance and voice tion point.
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OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Starting Point is in a Verified Area but Destination is Lo- 5. When you are in the unverified cated in an Unverified Area area, the top of the screen will display “Map not Verif- 1. Select “OK” at the screen and press ied”...
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OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Starting Point and Destination Are Both Located in an 5. The top of the screen will Unverified Area display “Map not Verified” and you will see a dotted line 1. Select “OK” at the screen and press extending from the vehicle Confirm Route To ENTER.
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OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE 3. A voice prompt will notify you that you are traveling in Refreshing the route will rematch the distance between the an unverified area and that turn-by-turn guidance cannot vehicle position and the destination and redirect you to your be provided.
OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Using the Options Menu NOTE: If the Address Book is full, “Save in Address Book” will be grayed and unavailable. Before you proceed to route calculation, you can save the destination in your Address Book, add the destination to your screen ap- Input Name Trip Itinerary, add the destination or POI category to your...
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OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE 4. The screen appears. Select “Save” to 2. The screen Confirm Address Trip Itinerary List store the name, address, and phone number in the dis- appears with the added destina- played address folder. To save the address to a different tion highlighted.
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OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Changing Trip Itinerary Order 2. Select the desired option Before you enter Trip Itinerary mode you can change the trip and press ENTER. itinerary order in 2 different ways: by selecting a destination from the trip itinerary list to be the first destination or by choos- ing “Guide By”...
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OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Adding a POI Place Type to the Personal Menu 2. Select the desired mode. Press Use this option to add a favorite POI category to the Personal ENTER. Menu. NOTE: If the destination is not a POI, this option is grayed and unavail- able.
OUTE ALCULATION UIDANCE Canceling Route Guidance NOTE: If you are in Trip Itinerary mode, a message appears asking if you wish to cancel the whole trip itinerary or just the current destination. If you The navigation system will guide you to your desired destina- choose “Cancel Trip Itinerary”...
OUTE PTIONS At the Route Options menu you can change route properties 1. To create a detour, select “Immediate Detour” from the once you have chosen your destination. This screen is avail- screen. Press ENTER. Route Options able only when a destination is mapped in. From this screen you can create a detour, display a list of directional route ma- 2.
OUTE PTIONS 2. A screen appears showing a Changing Current Routing Method list of route maneuvers. To This screen allows you to customize the route by selecting the scroll up and down through the quickest or shortest route, minimizing or maximizing freeway travel, or minimizing toll roads.
OUTE PTIONS : Uses the least number of pay • Minimize Toll Roads roads. 3. Press ENTER. The system will now use the new routing information when calculating a route. Viewing the Destination 1. Highlight “View Destination” and press ENTER. 2.
ERSONAL The Personal Menu can store up to 5 favorite addresses, fa- Adding a POI Category at the screen Options vorite intersections, favorite POIs, or POI categories. You can Use this option to add a destination’s POI category to the Per- sonal Menu add a POI category either at the menu or at the...
ERSONAL 2. Highlight “Customize Per- saved destinations/POI categories. sonal Menu” and press EN- 3. To travel to a saved address, intersection, or POI, select TER. the destination and press ENTER. 4. To travel to a POI category, select the desired category and 3.
ERSONAL 2. Highlight “Customize Personal Menu” and press ENTER. 5. Using the Select Encoder, move the destination to the desired position and press ENTER. Repeat this procedure 3. Highlight “Remove a Favor- to arrange other favorites. ite” and press ENTER. 4.
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MERGENCY NFORMATION This feature allows you to locate the police stations, fire de- 5. Use the Select Encoder to scroll through the list. As you partments, hospitals and medical centers, nearest to your do so you will notice that the address, phone number, and current vehicle position.
YSTEM ETTINGS Select “System Settings” from the 2. Press ENTER. Select “Manual Control” and press EN- screen to change TER. Main Menu screen brightness, turn on/off or 3. Highlight “Palette” and press change the POI icons, choose a ENT ER. Cho ose eithe r display map, switch between the...
YSTEM ETTINGS When you select Restaurant, you can choose the type of cuisine NOTE: The Gas Station icon appears on the map display by default. Select “No Icons” if you do not wish any icons to appear on the display. you want.
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YSTEM ETTINGS Map and Turn by Turn: The system displays both the Tone. • Map and Arrow screens at the same time. • To turn the prompt off, highlight “Off” and press Map and Next Turn: The Map screen is shown with ENTER.
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YSTEM ETTINGS 2. To view the estimated time of arrival, highlight set to “Manually”, the system will prompt you to press “Estimated Arrival Time” and press ENTER. ENTER before recalculating your route. Adjusting the Volume This option allows you to set guidance volume levels. 3.
YSTEM ETTINGS 2. To show the GPS clock, select • When set to “Vehicle Heading Up”, the map display “Show GPS Clock” and press will rotate so that the vehicle position icon is always ENTER. pointing toward the top of the screen. •...
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YSTEM ETTINGS increase the clock by another 1. From the Systems Setting hour. You will see on the screen, highlight “Language/ “Show User Clock” display the Unit”. Press ENTER. The number of hours you have in- screen ap- Language/Unit creased the clock by. pears.
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YSTEM ETTINGS Audio Clock Display Select “ON” at the Rear screen. Highlight Camera Select this option to change the size of the clock on the audio screens. “DONE” and press ENTER. The rear camera is now en- 1. Select “Audio Clock Display” from the System Settings abled.
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YSTEM ETTINGS Select “OFF” at the “Rear Camera” screen. High- • Rear Camera: Camera On light “DONE” and press ENTER. The rear camera • Audio Clock Display: Small clock display is now disabled. Default Settings If the battery is disconnected, all settings will return to their default position: •...
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EHICLE NFORMATION wish to schedule a reminder for. Press ENTER. This feature allows you to schedule vehicle maintenance re- minders, view trip information, view the number of satellites 4. Select “Modify” to input or the system is receiving, and view system information. modify the number of miles between services that you want Maintenance Menu...
EHICLE NFORMATION ENTER. 2. Select “Trip Information” and press ENTER. 6. To turn notification on or off, select “Notification” and press 3. The screen ap- Latest Trip ENTER. Select “On” or “Off” pears, displaying your current and press ENTER. trip information. 4.
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EHICLE NFORMATION 3. The screen GPS Information appears. Viewing Software Information The Software Information screen contains information that is useful to Technical Support in case of difficulty. 1. To view this screen, highlight “Software Information” and press ENTER. 2. The Software Information screen appears.
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SING THE RAIL UNCTION The Trail function is a feature that helps you to log and save 4. The screen appears. As routes in non-digitized areas. The system allows a total of 150 you drive the system will be- miles (240 kilometers) to be stored as trails. When in use, a gin recording your route.
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SING THE RAIL UNCTION 8. The trail will automatically be 3. Highlight the TRAIL folder saved to the TRAIL folder in and press ENTER. A list of your address book in the fol- addresses appears. lowing date and time format: 4.
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ADIO ABLE OF ONTENTS Radio Operation..........63 Controls and Pushbuttons ........ 63 Setting the Radio Pushbutton Memory ..... 65 Program Type (PTY) ........65 FM Text Information ......... 66 CD Player Operation ......... 67 Inserting a CD ..........67 Ejecting a CD ...........
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ADIO PERATION Controls and Pushbuttons NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Press the AM/FM button (2) to toggle between AM and FM. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station fre- quency.
ADIO PERATION To set bass and treble levels and “FADE” is highlighted. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to set speaker balance and fade, press the the desired fade level. TUNE/AUDIO knob (5) to access Setting Speaker Balance – The Balance control adjusts the screen.
ADIO PERATION Setting the Radio Pushbutton Memory Program Type (PTY) The Program Type feature allows you to search for stations by When you are receiving a station category (i.e. country, classical, rock). The PTY feature only that you’d like to set to memory, operates in the FM mode.
ADIO PERATION Press the Seek button to go to the next available station in that category. When the selected station is found, the search ends. To exit the PTY screen and return to the previous FM screen, press the CANCEL button or wait for 30 seconds. FM Text Information If the current FM station contains text information, “Info”...
CD P LAYER PERATION NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the insertion slot. The CD player will pull the CD into the sys- radio power turned ON before the CD player will operate. tem—do not push the CD into the player.
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CD P LAYER PERATION Press the forward Seek button to go to the next track on the To return to AM/FM mode, press the AM/FM button. This CD. Press the back Seek button to return to the beginning of will halt CD operation. To return to CD mode, press the the current track, or return to the beginning of the previous MODE button.
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CD P LAYER PERATION To scroll down through the text, press the INFO button. Press SET/RND to play all songs in the current folder ran- domly. To view the songs in the song list, highlight “Song List” and press ENTER. A screen displaying the folder and file structure of the MP3 disc appears.
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PTIONS ABLE ONTENTS Satellite Radio ..........71 Activation ............71 Controls and Pushbuttons ........ 71 Hands Free Module (HFM)....... 73 Calling a Point of Interest......73 Calling 911 ........... 74...
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i t a b i t h t i dd-on Activation i t p i t c o i t r e t h t i v i t l e t t i l l l i - t a i t a .
PTIONS TUNE To scroll down through the text, press the INFO button. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to select Satellite channels OR press the forward/back Seek buttons. SET/RND When you are receiving a station that you’d like to set to INFO memory, press the SET/RND button.
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PTIONS The PTY feature allows you to search for stations by type of If a navigation route is active, the call information will be category (i.e. country, classical, rock, news). Press PTY shown at the bottom of the screen. To go to the HFM twice.
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PTIONS 2. The HFM will be activated and a call will be made to the POI. 3. To end a call, highlight the “END CALL” button and press ENTER. Calling 911 1. At the navigation Emergency screen use the Information Select Encoder to highlight the “911”...
REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS No. This proprietary software is devoted exclusively by • How do I go to a previous screen? Alpine for the sole purpose of navigation. Press the CANCEL button. • If the battery is disconnected will I lose my saved set- •...
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REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS • Does the Navigation System display my position in • What if I don’t have the address of my destination but I terms of True North or my direction of travel? do have the phone number? Both. You can choose between displaying North Up or You can search for your destination by phone number, but your direction of travel.
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REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS • Does the Navigation System play DVDs? • What’s the best way to let you know about any system No. The DVD-ROM that comes with the system is the problems I may encounter? If you have any questions on the operation of your system ONLY DVD that will work.
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—N ROUBLESHOOTING AVIGATION YSTEM Symptom Cause Solution The vehicle position is displayed incorrectly on The vehicle position changed after the ignition Drive the vehicle in an area of good GPS recep- the screen. was switched off: tion to allow the unit to recalibrate. •...
—R ROUBLESHOOTING ADIO Symptom Cause Solution No operation/no display Moisture condensation Allow the condensation to evaporate (about 1 hour). Temperature in vehicle is too hot Lower the temperature in the vehicle: • Open vehicle windows • Turn on air conditioner Blown fuse Replace with a fuse of the prescribed rating.
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