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get out of the vehicle and visually check the intended path is clear;
back-up slowly as to allow others time to move, if necessary.
If an electrical back-up alarm is installed, it should be connected to the
back-up lamp circuit.
Parking your vehicle
Always use the parking brake. When parking on a grade, block the
wheels and turn the front wheels to one side so that if the vehicle rolls,
the front tires will act against the curb to stop the vehicle. The front
wheels will be more effective at stopping a rolling vehicle than the rear
wheels.
When parking your vehicle, do not leave the transmission in
gear; if the key is in the ON position and the vehicle rolls, the
engine could start. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
an unattended vehicle moving, possibly causing personal injury or
property damage.
Driving through water
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of
the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited
and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake
and severely damage your engine, drive axles or the transmission
(through the breather ports).
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do
not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
ENGINE AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN WARNING LIGHT OR CHIME (IF
EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic shutdown feature that
stops the engine in the event of high coolant temperature, low engine oil
pressure, high diesel particulate filter soot loading or low engine coolant
level. A warning light in the instrument cluster and a warning chime will
indicate high engine coolant temperature, low engine oil pressure or the
need to have the diesel particulate filter cleaned or serviced. If the
engine coolant temperature becomes too high, engine oil pressure too
low or the diesel particulate filter too restricted, the engine will
automatically shut down.
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Applying the parking brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the yellow, dash-mounted parking brake
knob. A red light on the dash panel should illuminate indicating that the
parking brake has been successfully set.
Note:If the park brake indicator light blinks and a warning chime
sounds when the control knob is pulled, the parking brake is not
functioning properly; seek immediate service from your dealer. Refer to
theParking Brake Warning Systemsection.
Releasing the parking brake
Note:Read and understand the following steps and perform them
whenever you prepare to drive the vehicle.
Note:The parking brake will not disengage unless sufficient system air
pressure is available.
For vehicles with automatic transmissions - dash-mounted push
button (Allison 3000 Series) and steering column-mounted
(Allison 2200 and 2500) gear selection:
1. With the engine running, depress and hold the service brake pedal.
2. Wait until system air pressure is above 100 psi (690 kPa).
3. Select the appropriate drive gear.
4. Push the yellow, dash-mounted parking brake knob.
For vehicles with manual transmissions - (TTC 7–speed,
Eaton/Fuller 5–speed and 6–speed):
1. With the engine running, depress and hold the service brake pedal.
2. Wait until system air pressure is above 100 psi (690 kPa).
3. Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
4. Select the appropriate drive gear.
5. Push the yellow, dash-mounted parking brake knob.
Hold the brake pedal down while moving the gearshift lever from
position to position. If the brake pedal is not held down, the
vehicle may move unexpectedly resulting in property damage, personal
injury or death.
Parking brake light illumination due to low air pressure
If at any time during vehicle operation air pressure is too low, the
parking brake may apply and the parking brake light will turn on.
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If the parking brake is applied due to low air pressure, immediate service
is required to the parking brake system.
Parking brake warning system
If the park brake light blinks and a chime sounds when pulling the yellow
control knob out, this indicates the parking brake is not functioning
properly; seek service for the parking brake immediately.
The light will blink and the chime will sound until the yellow control
knob is pushed in or approximately eight minutes have passed. If the
yellow control knob is pulled out again, the light will blink and the chime
will sound as a reminder that immediate service is required to the
parking brake system.
Releasing spring manually
Do not attempt to disassemble the parking brake chamber under
any circumstances. The high spring load may cause serious
injury.
If air pressure is released from the spring brake chamber the power
spring applies the brake and, unless air pressure can be re-established,
the spring brake must be released as follows in order to move the
vehicle.
Block the wheels to help prevent the vehicle from moving.
Unexpected and possibly sudden vehicle movement may occur if
these precautions are not taken.
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speedometer .............................27
tachometer ................................27
trip odometer ............................27
H
Hazard flashers .........................135
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ........................................48
daytime running lights .............47
high beam .................................47
warning chime ..........................21
Heating ..................................44–45
heater only system ...................44
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................168
I
Ignition .........................................85
chime .........................................21
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................81
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................157
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............21
positions of the ignition ...........85L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
cargo lamps ...............................48
daytime running light ...............47
headlamps .................................47
high beams ................................47
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs ...................49–51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....21
air suspension ...........................21
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....21, 111
brake ..........................................21
charging system ........................21
safety belt .................................21
service engine soon ..................21
traction control off ...................21
turn signal indicator .................21
Lubricant specifications ...........209
M
Manual transmission .................119
lubricant specifications ..........209
Mirrors .........................................55
fold away ...................................57
heated ........................................56
side view mirrors (power) .......56
O
Odometer .....................................27
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............156
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Parking brake ......................93, 100
warning light .............................21
Power door locks ........................61
Power mirrors .............................56
Power point .................................53
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....186
fluid, refill capacity ................224
fluid, specifications .................209
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................122
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ................................32, 34, 38
Relays ........................................136
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........61
Roadside assistance ..................134
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........69–71
Safety defects, reporting ..153–154
Safety restraints ....................69–71
Belt-Minder.............................74
cleaning the safety belts ..........73
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................70–71
for children ...............................78
lap belt ......................................70
warning light and chime ....21, 74
Safety seats for children ............81
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................227General Maintenance
Information .............................227
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................62
child safety seats ......................81
heated ........................................68
Special notice ................................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................209
Speed control ..............................57
Speedometer ...............................27
Starting your vehicle ..................85
jump starting ..........................142
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................85
Steering .....................................167
Steering wheel
controls ................................52, 57
tilting .........................................52
Suspension ........................113, 193
T
Tachometer .................................27
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........44–45
Towing
wrecker ....................................146
Traction control
off light ......................................21
Transmission .....................115, 119
automatic operation ...............115
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................190
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................191
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fluid, refill capacities ..............224
lubricant specifications ..........209
manual operation ....................119
Turn signal ..................................48
V
Vehicle loading ..........................128
Voltmeter
(see Battery voltage gauge) ......27
W
Warning chimes ...........................21
Warning lights (see Lights) .......21
Warranty coverage ........................6
Washer fluid ..............................170Washing your vehicle ................155
Water, Driving through ...............90
Waxing your vehicle .................155
Wheels .......................................196
Windows
power
.........................................53
Windshield
defrosting
............................44–45
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................52
checking and cleaning
............157
operation
...................................52
replacing wiper blades
...........171
Wrecker towing
.........................146
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