AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Main transmission, auxiliary transmission, transfer case and power
take-off (PTO) control shift patterns can be found on a placard or decal
on the driver’s sun visor, on the instrument panel or on the shift control
itself.
The main transmission control is used to select the various gear ratios or
speeds of the transmission. Selecting D (Direct Drive), does not change
the transmission gear ratio, but is used where the gear ratios in the main
transmission are adequate to handle the vehicle operation.
If the transmission fails to shift properly, check the inline 10A fuse
located in the battery cables above the battery.
Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever
between positions. If you don’t hold the brake pedal down, your
vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause property damage, personal
injury or death.
Allison 2500 automatic transmission
This transmission is available with a column-mounted gearshift lever. The
gear positions are displayed on the RNDL in the instrument cluster.
To avoid sudden, unexpected vehicle movement and
possible personal injury or death:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission into N (Neutral).
3. Apply the parking brake and make sure it is holding properly.
4. Turn the engine off when you leave the vehicle.Never leave the
vehicle unattended when the engine is running.
Allison 2200 automatic transmission with park pawl feature
Note:For Allison automatic transmission-equipped vehicles, also refer to
the separate Allison Transmission Operator’s Manual.
A parking pawl effectively grounds the transmission’s output shaft
preventing rotation of the driveline. If the vehicle is stationary, selecting
the P (Park) position places the transmission in neutral and engages the
parking pawl (always use the parking brake, also).
Note:If the P (Park) position is selected when the vehicle is in motion,
the parking pawl mechanism will ratchet andNOThold the truck.
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Driving
121
A
Air conditioning ..........................51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................51
Air suspension ...........................119
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................117
Audio system
(see Radio) ................33–34, 39, 44
Automatic transmission ............121
fluid, adding ............................192
fluid, checking ........................192
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specification ..................218
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle ............................132, 170, 207
lubricant specifications ..........218
refill capacities ........................231
B
Battery .......................................186
charging system warning
light ............................................23
jumping a disabled battery ....151
servicing ..................................264
voltage gauge ............................28
BeltMinder ...................................79
Brakes ..........................98, 104, 170
adjustment ..............................173
anti-lock ...........................117–118
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................23, 117
brake warning light ..................23
fluid, checking and adding ...173,
186
fluid, specifications .................218
parking ....................100, 106, 174
Bulbs ............................................55C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............174
CD-single premium .....................33
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................83
child safety belts ......................83
Child safety seats ........................86
attaching with tether straps ....90
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....90
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................84
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................164
engine compartment ..............164
exterior ....................................166
instrument panel ....................165
interior .....................................165
interior trim ............................165
plastic parts ............................164
washing ....................................163
waxing .....................................163
wheels ......................................164
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......50–51
Clutch ................................123, 190
adjusting ..................................191
fluid ..........................................190
operation while driving ..........123
specifications ..........................218
Controls
power seat .................................71
Coolant ......................................181
checking and adding ..............181
refill capacities ........................232
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Supplement
USA(fus)
Index
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