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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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Bulk Storage Of.........................83
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming ...............108
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................115
Door Ajar ...............................20
Door Ajar Light ...........................20
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter ...........107
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........11
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........21
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......48
Engine ................................ .102
Air Cleaner .......................... .106
Block Heater ...........................61
Break-In Recommendations ..................8
Compartment ......................... .102
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................120
Fuel Requirements ......................119
Identification ......................... .102Idling
................................59
Oil .......................... .104, 119, 120
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .105
Oil Selection ...........................119
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .106
Engine Fuel .......................... .107
Engine Oil ........................ .106, 120
Engine Oil Disposal .....................106
Flashers Turn Signal ............................44
Fluid Capacities ..........................119
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................117
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........120
Fuel ................................ .76, 82
Adding ...............................82
Diesel ......................... .76, 82, 120
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Disposal............................. .106
Filter ............................ .106, 120
Filter Disposal ........................ .106
Materials Added To ..................... .106
Pressure Warning Light ....................28
Recommendation ....................104, 119
Viscosity ......................... .105, 119
Oil Pressure Light ..........................28
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .123
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........112,115
Schedule, Maintenance .....................126
Seat Belts Reminder ..............................18
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............120
Signals, Turn .............................44
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................11Starting
.................................53
Engine Block Heater ......................61
Starting Procedures .........................53
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............53
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ....................32
Trailer Towing ..........................95
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................92
Towing .................................88
Guide ................................92
Weight ...............................92
Trailer Towing ............................88
Cooling System Tips ......................99
Hitches ...............................91
Minimum Requirements ...................93
Tips .................................98
Trailer And Tongue Weight .................92
Wiring ................................96
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