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A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged diesel-
powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will sound,
feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline-
powered vehicle. It is important that you read and
understand this manual.
Almost 100% of the heavy trucks in the United States and
Canada are diesel-powered because of the fuel economy,
rugged durability, and high torque which permits pulling
heavy loads.
You may find that some of the starting, operating, and
maintenance procedures are different. However, they are
simple to follow and careful adherence to them will
ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this
engine.NOTE:
•
Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine/
transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Your
vehicle’s powertrain control systems can detect and
store information about vehicle modifications that
increase horsepower and torque output such as
whether or not performance-enhancing powertrain
components, commonly referred to as downloaders,
power boxes, or performance chips have been used.
• Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to
the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning Sys-
tem.
This information cannot be erased and will stay in the
system’s memory even if the modification is removed.
This information can be retrieved by FCA US LLC, and
service and repair facilities, when servicing your vehicle.
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Diesel Fuel Requirements.................60, 106
Bulk Storage of .........................67
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming ................94
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................101
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter ............93
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........12
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......30
Engine ..................................88
Air Cleaner ............................92
Block Heater ...........................45
Break-In Recommendations ..................8
Compartment ...........................88
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................106
Fuel Requirements ..................... .105
Identification ...........................88
Idling ................................43
Oil........................... .90, 105, 106Oil Filler Cap
...........................91
Oil Selection .......................... .105
Filters Air Cleaner ............................92
Engine Fuel ............................93
Engine Oil ......................... .92, 106
Engine Oil Disposal ......................92
Flashers Turn Signal ............................17
Fluid Capacities ......................... .105
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .103
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........106
Fog Lights ...............................17
Fuel ................................ .60, 66
Adding ...............................66
Diesel ......................... .60, 66, 106
Filter ............................ .93, 106
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Wait to Start............................17
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......17
Maintenance, General .......................17
Maintenance Procedures .....................89
Maintenance Schedule ......................112
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................8
Odometer ...............................17
Trip..................................17
Oil, Engine .......................... .90, 106
Capacity ............................ .105
Change Interval .........................91
Dipstick ...............................90
Disposal ..............................92
Filter ............................ .92, 106
Filter Disposal ..........................92
Materials Added to .......................92 Recommendation
.....................90, 105
Viscosity .......................... .91, 105
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .109
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........98, 101
Schedule, Maintenance .....................112
Seat Belts Reminder ..............................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............106
Service Reminder Indicator ...................17
Signals, Turn .............................17
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................12
Speedometer .............................17
Starting .................................37
Engine Block Heater ......................45
Starting Procedures .........................37
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