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3. Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to access
the ”Fuel Filter Life” screen.
4. Push and release the appropriate arrow button to access the “Reset” screen.
5. Push and release the appropriate arrow to select the reset of the Fuel Filter Life.
6. Push and release the UP
arrow button to exit the
Instrument Cluster Display screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the Fuel Filter indicator system did not reset. If
necessary, repeat this procedure.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
The Cummins diesel engine meets all diesel emissions
standards, resulting in one of the lowest emitting diesel
engines ever produced. To achieve these emissions stan-
dards, your vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art
engine and exhaust system. These systems are seamlessly
integrated into your vehicle and managed by the Pow-
ertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM manages engine
combustion to allow the exhaust system’s catalyst to trap
and burn Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants, with no input
or interaction on your part.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass
or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust sys-
tem. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where
your exhaust system can contact anything that can
burn.
Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to additional
maintenance required on your vehicle or engine. The
following messages may display in your Instrument Clus-
ter Display:
• Perform Service — Your vehicle will require emissions
maintenance at a set interval. To help remind you when
this maintenance is due, the Instrument Cluster Display
will display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform
Service” message is displayed in the Instrument Cluster
Display it is necessary to have the emissions mainte-
nance performed. Emissions maintenance may include
replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) filter
element. The procedure for clearing and resetting the
Perform Service indicator message is located in the
appropriate Service Information.
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referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15,000 miles (24
000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the oil
change indicator system. Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six
months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or six months or
500 Hours, whichever comes first.
• Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12,500 miles
(20 000 km) when running B20 fuel (Chassis Cab Only).
If Chassis Cab models and Pickup models configured with
optional B20 capability are operated with greater than 5%
levels of biodiesel, the oil change interval must not exceed
12,500 miles (20 000 km) under any circumstances. See the
Fuel Requirements section for more information regarding
operation of Chassis Cab models and Pickup models
configured for use with biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-7467.Perform Service Indicator — Cummins Diesel
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set
interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is due,
the instrument cluster will display “Perform Service”.
When the “Perform Service” message is displayed on the
instrument cluster it is necessary to have the emissions
maintenance performed. Emissions maintenance may in-
clude replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV)
filter element. The procedure for clearing and resetting the
“Perform Service” indicator message is located in the
appropriate Service Information.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go........................ .122
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .176
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .210
Manual Transmission ....................... .150
Fluid Level Check ....................... .197
Shift Speeds ........................... .151
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................94
Noise Control Maintenance ........................... .200
Tampering Prohibited .....................200
Noise Emission Warranty .....................200
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .210
Oil, Engine .............................. .176
Capacity .............................. .204
Change Interval ........................ .177
Dipstick .............................. .176
Disposal .............................. .179
Filter ............................ .179 , 205
Filter Disposal .......................... .179
Identification Logo ...................... .178
Materials Added To ...................... .179
Recommendation ........................ .177Synthetic
............................. .179
Viscosity .............................. .178
Overdrive ............................... .148
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .148
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ................211
Power Take-Off Adapter ........................ .154
Take-Off Operation ...................... .154
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .154
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............191
Remote Starting System .......................92
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ..............211
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............205
Shifting ................................ .140
Automatic Transmission ....................141
Manual
Transmission ..................... .150
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............................99
Cancel .................................97
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................96
Starting ................................ .121
Automatic Transmission ....................121
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