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Observation Maintenance Operation
Insufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop.Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster function.
Subpar vehicle handling qualities. Check the operation of the brakes,
clutch and steering.
1,2
Excessive noise from under the
cab or engine compartment.Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged or mislocated noise
shields.
Excessive engine noise. Check the engine performance and
the engine governor.
Engine overheats; excessive fan
noise; fan constantly runs at high
speed or wobbles due to worn
bearings.Inspect the fan, fan shroud and fan
clutch.
Excessive exhaust noise; smell of
exhaust fumes is experienced.Inspect the entire exhaust system
for holes, leaks, breakage,
looseness and corrosive damage.
Excessive engine compartment
noise.Inspect the engine air induction
system (including air ducts and air
filter) for loose, damaged or
missing components.
Poor steering; wandering;
excessive tire wear.Check front end alignment, inspect
the tires and tire pressure.
3
Vibration or abnormal tire wear
indicating imbalance.Balance the wheels and the tires.
Hard shifting or excessive
vibration.Check the transmission and engine
mountings.
2
High effort to shift; noisy
transmission.Check and adjust transmission
controls.2
Insufficient full-throttle power;
backfiring.Check fuel pump pressure.
Radiator cap does not hold
pressure.Clean the cap seal and cap surface
on the radiator.
Electrical power supply has
diminished.Check the battery terminals for
corrosion.
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Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................31
Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............245
exterior ....................................242
instrument panel ....................247
interior .....................................246
plastic parts ............................244
washing ....................................242
waxing .....................................244
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................245
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Clock ......................................79–80
Clutch ................................133, 229
adjusting ..................................230
fluid ..........................................229
specifications ..........................264
Coolant ......................................219
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ........................277
specifications ..........................264
Cruise control ...........................166
Customer Assistance ................184
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................191
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .................................189, 204
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................192
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................191
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................57Defrost .........................................88
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) .....120
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ........................................106
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...223
engine oil .................................217
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........264
Drivebelt ....................................263
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................185
running out of fuel .................116
Emergency Flashers .................185
Emission control system ..130, 288
catalytic converter ..................213
End user license agreement ....364
Engine ........................................263
cleaning ...................................245
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe cooling .......................222
lubrication specifications .......264
Engine block heater .................111
Engine fan .................................219
Engine oil
checking and adding ......217–218
dipstick ....................................217
filter, specifications ................280
refill capacities ........................277
specifications ..........................264
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Exhaust fumes ..........................104
F
Fail safe cooling ........................222
Fan, Engine Cooling .................219
Filter
fuel ...........................................232
Fuel
cap ...........................................118
capacity ...................................277
filler funnel .............................116
filling your vehicle with fuel ..118
octane rating ...................116, 263
quality ......................................114
running out of fuel .................116
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................113
Fuses ..........................194–195, 203
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............118
Gauges ...................................64, 66
H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ......................................239
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................56
replacing bulbs .......................239
turning on and off ....................56
Head restraints ...........................92
Heating ........................................88
Hood ..........................................215I
Ignition ...............................103, 263
Information displays ...................74
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................247
cluster ........................................68
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....328
Jump-starting your vehicle ......185
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps ..........................................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................241
daytime running light ...............57
headlamps .................................56
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....57
interior lamps .....................58–59
replacing bulbs .......................239
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................58
LATCH anchors ...........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....68
Load limits .................................174
Locks
childproof ..................................40
doors ..........................................53
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