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Rotating tires from one wheel position to another is a way often used to
even out many types of irregular wear or to avoid it altogether. Some of
the more effective tire rotation programs are:
•Steer tires that have developed some type of irregular wear pattern
can be rotated to drive axles if rib tires are being used on all wheel
positions. Applying steer tires to a drive position often cleans them
and they can be moved back to the steer axles or run out to re-tread
stage on the rear axle.
•Another rotation possibility for fleets with rib tires in all wheel
positions is to break in the new steer tires in the drive axle positions,
then move them to steer axles. This wears away tread rubber
relatively quickly in the early life of a tire when it is most likely to
develop an unusual wear pattern.
•Drive axle tires may be placed on the other end of the same axle so
that direction of rotation is reversed. This is often helpful if a heel
and toe or alternate lug wear pattern has developed.
Irregular wear can be minimized by:
•Using the right inflation pressure for the load being carried.
•Maintaining proper front wheel alignment, especially toe-in, to
specifications.
•Maintaining proper tire and wheel balance.
•Maintaining shock absorbers and suspension components.
Use of Tire Chains
See the chain manufacturer’s recommendation for correct tire chain
usage, installation and removal.
WHEELS
General Information
Note:Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires are
replaced at the end of their useful lives.
Wheel bearings should be inspected, lubricated and adjusted at regular
intervals. This is especially important if operating in deep sand, mud or
water. See theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Mount wheel balance weights on the dome-side of the wheel only. Failure
to do so may result in loss of wheel weight or damage to brakes or
wheels.
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Daily Owner Checks
U.S. Department
of Transportation,
Federal Highway
Administration
Requirements
(Make sure the
entire system is
functioning
properly.)Service brakes and parking brake.
Steering mechanism.
Lighting devices and reflectors.
Tires.
Horn.
Windshield wipers.
Rear vision mirrors.
Wheels and rims.
Emergency equipment.
Every Oil Change
EngineInspect engine cooling system hoses, clamps and
protection.
*
Inspect drive belt(s).
Exhaust SystemInspect entire exhaust system (including the inlet
pipe(s), muffler(s), outlet pipe(s), clamps and
fasteners) for holes, leakage, breakage, corrosive
damage and separation from other components.
Adjust, service or replace with the same or the
equivalent part. (Also a noise emission control
service.)
SuspensionTighten the front and rear spring U-bolts to the
specified torque.
Driveline and
Rear AxleLubricate the U-joints and the slip yoke.
BrakesLubricate the air brake foot control valve, hinge
and roller.
Inspect the drum brake linings through the
inspection holes.
Lubricate the rear caliper slide rails.
Lubricate the brake camshafts and slack adjuster
(air brakes only).
Inspect the disc brake pads and the piston boots
(hydraulic brakes only).
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911 Assist™ ..............................338
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................148
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............328
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................350
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................329
Active call menu options .........328
Advanced menu options ...336, 357
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................336
Air cleaner filter ...............236, 280
Air conditioning ..........................88
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................88
Air filter .............................236, 280
Air suspension ...........................171
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................219
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................148
AppLink™ .................................346
Audio system
Single CD ............................79–80
Audio system (see Radio) ...79–80
Automatic transmission ....136–137
fluid, adding ............................223
fluid, checking ........................223
fluid, refill capacities ..............277
fluid, specification ..................264
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....82Auxiliary powerpoint ................101
Axle ............................143, 207, 226
lubricant specifications ..........264
refill capacities ........................277
B
Battery .......................................233
acid, treating emergencies .....233
jumping a disabled battery ....185
maintenance-free ....................233
replacement, specifications ...280
servicing ..................................233
Booster seats ...............................31
Brakelamp
bulb replacement ....................239
Brakes ........................147–148, 208
adjustment ..............................211
anti-lock ...................................148
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................148
brake warning light ................148
fluid, checking and adding ....229
fluid, specifications .................264
parking ....................158, 161, 211
shift interlock ..........................136
trailer .......................................176
Bulbs ..........................................241
C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............213
CD ..........................................79–80
CD player ....................................77
Cell phone use ............................12
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....36
LATCH .......................................36
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for adults .................42–43, 45, 47
for children .........................28, 33
safety belt maintenance ...........51
seat belt maintenance ..............51
warning light and chime ..........48
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................36
Safety seats for children ......28, 33
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................281
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................42
Seats
child safety seats ................28, 33
front seats .................................96
heated ........................................99
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........350
Setting the clock ...................79–80
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................263, 280
Specification chart, lubricants..264
Starting your vehicle ........103, 105
jump starting ..........................185
Steering .....................................212
Steering wheel ............................54
controls ......................................54
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................171, 214
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................346
SYNC® customer support ........320
SYNC® Services ........................343
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement ....................239Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................88
Text messaging .........................331
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....331, 333
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ...........................................252
Towing .......................................175
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................179
Traction control ........................164
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................343
Transmission .....................132, 136
automatic operation ...............136
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................223
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............277
lubricant specifications ..........264
manual operation ....................132
Turn signal ..................................58
U
Upfitter controls .......................172
UREA .........................................120
USB port ......................................84
Using privacy mode ..................328
V
Vehicle health report ................341
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..................................281–282
Vehicle loading ..........................174
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