DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• The 3.0 turbocharged diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to itsconstruction. Normal operation is allowed, providing the following recommenda-
tions are followed:• Warm up the engine before placing it under load.
• Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged periods.
• Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging.
• Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators.
• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
• Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant
weight.
NOTE:
Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the
time before the engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy and power may be
seen at this time.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended
viscosity and quality grades are shown under “FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES”, under
“MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE” in this User Guide. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
Normal Starting Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
4. The system will take over and attempt to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 30 seconds.
5. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
7. Release the parking brake.
1500 3.0L DIESEL
145
Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . .196
Overheating ............175
Towing ........... 169, 196
Engine Block Heater ...........155
Break-In
Recommendations . .32, 145, 155
Compartment ...........199
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........172
OilSelection ...........205
Overheating ............175
Starting ...............13
Stopping ..............13
Event Data Recorder .........197
Exhaust Brake .............157
Exhaust Regeneration ........148
Exterior Lights .............235
Filters EngineFuel ........ 147, 158
FlatTireStowage...........188
Fluid Capacities ............205
Fluids .................205
FogLights................34
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......196
Front And Rear ParkSense System...46
Front Heated Seats ...........27
Front ParkSense System ........46
Fuel Specifications ..........205
Fuse ..................230
Fuses..................230
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)............120
Headlight ................34
Headlights Automatic .............34
Dimmer Switch ..........34
HighBeam .............33
Switch ...............34 Head Restraints
............24
Heated Seats ..............27
Heated Steering Wheel ........30
Heater, Engine Block .........155
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........33
HomeLink
®
(Garage Door Opener) .......120
Hood Release .............198
HubCaps ...............186
Idle Up Feature ............158
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls . .138
Interior and Instrument Lights . . .7, 51
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............33
Introduction ...............3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........123
Inverter, Power ............123
Jack Location .............176
Jump Starting .............190
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........14
Disarm The Alarm .........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...........12
Lock/Unlock ............12
Starting/Stopping .........13
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....33
Lane Change Assist ..........33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and TetherforCHildren)....17,18,19
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning. .170
TurnSignal .............33
Maintenance Record. . .218, 224, 229
Maintenance Schedule.... 214, 219, 225, 227
Malfunction Indicator Light(CheckEngine).......172
MemorySeat ..............26
INDEX
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