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Audio system warranties and service
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard flasherin
theRoadside emergencieschapter.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Controls and features
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Daily Owner Checks Engine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Powerstroke
engine (for Caterpillar and Cummins engines,
refer to the Owner's Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual
valve
Check the air brake system reservoir
automatic drain valve operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for
fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and
check the system for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid
leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration
requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
General maintenance information
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panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............81
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................87±89
Safety defects, reporting ..........236
Safety restraints ....................87±89
belt minder ...............................92
cleaning the safety belts ..95, 199
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................88±89
for children ...............................96
lap belt ......................................90
warning light and
chime ....................... 15±16, 91±92
Safety seats for children ............97
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................87
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ......................97
Servicing your vehicle ..............211
Speed control ..............................66
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ................102
jump starting ..........................157
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................102
T
Tachometer .................................19
Tires
checking the pressure ............183Towing
wrecker ....................................157
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................169
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................169
manual operation ....................126
Trip odometer .............................19
Turn signal ............................12, 65
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................205
Vehicle loading ..........................140
W
Warning chimes .............10, 16, 112
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................165
reservoir ..................................165
Water, Driving through .............140
Wheels .......................................179
Windows
power .........................................75
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............178
operation ...................................65
replacing wiper blades ...........178
Wrecker towing .........................157
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