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Seating and Safety Restraints 69
Seating 69
Rear seats 78
Safety restraints 80
Child restraints 89
Driving 103
Starting 103
Brakes 110
Air suspension 129
Transmission operation 132
Vehicle loading 146
Roadside Emergencies 152
Hazard flasher switch 153
Fuses and relays 153
Jump starting 162
Wrecker towing 166
Customer Assistance 170
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 172
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 174
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 174
Cleaning 175
Underbody preservation 179
Maintenance and Specifications 181
Hood 189
Engine oil 192
Battery 195
Engine coolant 197
Fuel information 204
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 210
Wheel lug nut torque 237
Tire information 238
Lubricant specifications 245
Refill capacities 259
Engine data 262
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Driver/Fuel area
Fuel tank(s)Verify fuel tank(s) and cap(s) are secure and
that there is no damage to the tank(s).
LeaksInspect for leaks from the fuel tank(s).
DEF area
DEF tanksVerify the DEF tanks and caps are secure and
that there is no damage to the tanks.
LeaksInspect for leaks from the DEF tanks.
Underbody of vehicle
DriveshaftVerify the driveshaft is not bent or cracked and
that all driveshaft couplings are secure.
Exhaust systemVerify the visible outside parts are securely
mounted and that there are no cracks, holes or
severe dents.
FrameInspect for cracks or bends in longitudinal frame
members. Verify there are no loose, cracked,
bent, broken or missing crossmembers or
crossmember fasteners.
WARNING:Maintain adequate clearance between all parts of
the exhaust system and all hoses, wires and lines for engine
cooling, brake system, fuel system, power steering system and
electrical system, Heat damage to hoses, wires or lines may cause
vehicle malfunction that could result in property damage, personal
injury or death.
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Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction
with the charging system or a related component. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check fuel cap (gasoline engine
only):Illuminates when the fuel cap
may not be properly installed.
Continued driving with this light on
may cause the service engine soon
warning indicator to illuminate.
Check suspension (if equipped):
Illuminates when the air suspension
dump switch has been activated.
Check trans (Allison automatic
transmission only):Illuminates
while driving if a problem has been
detected and shifting may be
restricted. Depending upon the
severity of the problem, the
read-out digit on the shifter display
may be blank.
On MD 3000 series transmissions,operation may continue in order to
reach service assistance. The ECU may not respond to shift selector
requests, since operating limitations are being placed on the
transmission, i.e. upshifts and downshifts may be restricted. Direction
changes do not occur.
Refer to your transmission operator’s manual for more information.
Diesel exhaust fluid (diesel
engine only):Illuminates when the
diesel exhaust fluid level falls below
0.5 gallon (1.9L) in the 5 gallon
(19.0L) tank or 1 gallon (3.8L) in
the 9 gallon (34.0L) tank. Refill the
tank or, at a minimum, add at least
1 gallon (3.8L) to the 5 gallon
(19.0L) tank or 2 gallons (7.6L) to the 9 gallon (34.0L) tank.
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Low fuel (RTT) (gasoline engine
only):Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at, or near,
empty.
Parking brake warning:
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the on position
and the engine is off. Also
illuminates when the parking brake
is engaged. If the parking brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, seek service
immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Power Park Parking Brake option:If
after setting the parking brake on your vehicle the park brake warning
lamp begins to blink, this may indicate a failure in the parking brake
system. Seek service from your dealer immediately.
Powertrain malfunction/Reduced
power/Electronic throttle
control (RTT) (gasoline engine
only):Illuminates when the engine
has defaulted to a “limp-home” operation or when a transmission
problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If the light
remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized
dealer.
Safety belt:Illuminates to remind
you to fasten your safety belt. A
Belt-Minderchime also sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt. Refer to theSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime
feature.
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Service engine soon:Illuminates
when the ignition is first turned to
the on position to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Solid illumination after the engine is
started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction.
WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
system is engaged. Turns off when
the speed control system is
disengaged.
Stop engine (diesel engine only):
This red lamp illuminates when the
engine needs to be stopped (as soon
as it can be safely done). If the lamp
begins flashing, automatic engine shutdown may take place in as little as
20 seconds.
WARNING:In the event of engine shutdown, make sure the
vehicle is safely off the road and the problem is remedied prior
to returning to the road. Failure to remove the vehicle from the road
could result in an accident, causing serious injury or death.
If the engine shuts down, it can be restarted and operated for
30 seconds at a time or until the problem is corrected. For more
information, refer toEngine automatic shutdown warning light or
chimein theDrivingchapter of this owner guide and/or your engine
operator’s manual.
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for specific information regarding
this feature. Drivers of electronically-controlled engines should know the
extent of warning engine shutdown system before operating the vehicle.
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Water in fuel (diesel engine
only):Illuminates when the fuel
filter/water separator has a
significant quantity of water in it.
If the light illuminates when the engine is running, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, shut off the engine, then drain the fuel
filter/water separator. Refer to your engine operator’s manual for the
drain procedure. Allowing water to stay in the system could result in
extensive damage to, or failure of, the fuel injection system.
WARNING:Do not drain water separator while engine is
running. Fuel may ignite if separator is drained while engine is
running or vehicle is moving.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
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