Light (cont.)
Differential Lock Indicator..............................3-40
Engine Overspeed Warning...........................3-39
Engine Shutdown Warning............................3-39
Exhaust Brake Indicator................................3-40
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-36
Low Oil Level.............................................3-38
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-42
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-37
Parking Brake Warning.................................3-34
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator.....................3-31
Reduced Engine Power................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-26
Service Transmission Warning.......................3-31
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning..........3-35
Wait to Start Indicator..................................3-36
Water in Fuel Warning.................................3-43
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Feature..............................................2-10
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-6
Power Door.................................................. 2-7
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-36
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-42
Lumbar Adjustments.......................................... 1-3M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-24
At Least Once a Year..................................6-28
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-25
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-24
Part C - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-29
Part D - Maintenance Record........................6-31
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements............... 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-37
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission.......................2-13, 2-19, 2-26
Fluid..........................................................5-32
Operation...................................................2-30
Manual Windows.............................................. 2-8
Marker Lamp Defeat Switch.............................3-14
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements.................. 6-4
Seat Adjuster Check........................................6-27
Seatback Adjustment......................................... 1-3
Seats
Air Suspension Seats.................................... 1-6
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seat........................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or
Center Front Position................................1-41
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-39
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-7
Transmission Warning Light..........................3-31
Two Safety Cautions about Engine Fan
Breakage.................................................. 5-5Service Bulletins............................................... 7-8
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-37
Service Manuals............................................... 7-7
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-60
Setting Preset Stations....................3-47, 3-49, 3-54
Setting the Time.............................................3-45
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-47, 3-49, 3-54
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-82
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-15
Skidding........................................................4-16
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-10
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-78
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-93
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Split Bench Seat.............................................. 1-6
Starter Motor Operation...................................2-13
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-26
Starting Your Diesel Engine..............................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine...........2-19
Starting Your Engine...............................2-13, 2-19
Starting Your Gasoline Engine..........................2-12
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Check...............................................6-26
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-12
Stopping the Diesel Engine..............................2-15
Stopping the Gasoline Engine...........................2-14
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Storage Areas................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-10
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-16
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Tachometer....................................................3-26
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-57
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-10
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-24
Tires.....................................................5-68, 5-82
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-68
Rims and Wheels........................................5-69
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-70
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Towing
Power Take-Off (PTO)..................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-11
Tractor Protection (Breakaway) Valve Check.......6-28
Trailer
Connections................................................4-35
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve........................ 4-9
Trailer Connections
(C7/C8 Models Only)...................................4-36
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-31
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-32
Service Warning Light..................................3-31
Temperature Gage.......................................3-40
Transmission Fluid Capacity.............................5-98
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Two-Speed Rear Axle......................................2-33
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control.........2-26
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Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-28
Underbody Inspection......................................6-28
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-91
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-57
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When to Check and Change Fluid.....................5-61
When to Check and Change Lubricant...............5-61
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-30
Where to Put the Restraint.......................1-35, 1-37
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-9
Windows......................................................... 2-8
Manual........................................................ 2-8
Power......................................................... 2-9
Sliding Rear................................................2-10
Windshield and Wiper Blades...........................5-81
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-9
Fluid..........................................................5-44
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-24Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-63
Fuses........................................................5-87
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-8
Windshield Wipers and Washers Check.............6-27
Winter Driving................................................4-25
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-25
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
Z
ZF Six-Speed Transmission..............................2-31
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