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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

A Message From Chrysler Group LLC . . . . . . . . . 4


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A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLCChrysler Group LLC and Cummins welcome you as aCummins turbocharged diesel-powered truck owner.Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operatedifferently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important

that you read and understand this manual.

Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the UnitedStates and Canada are diesel-powered because of the fueleconomy, rugged durability, and high torque which per-mits pulling heavy loads. Cummins engines power wellover half of these trucks. Now this same technology andproven performance is yours in your truck equippedwith the Cummins turbocharged diesel engine.

You may find that some of the starting, operating, andmaintenance procedures are different. However, they aresimple to follow and careful adherence to them willensure that you take full advantage of the features of thisengine.

NOTE: Some aftermarket proengine/transmission and/or eYour vehicles Powertrain Conand store information about veincrease horsepower and torqu

or not performance-enhancing commonly referred to as downperformance chips have been u

This information cannot be erasystems memory even if the mThis information can be retrieLLC, and service and repair fyour vehicle. This information m

if repair will be covered by war

There is a probability that thechip will prohibit the engininstance, the vehicle will neeauthorized dealer in order to factory settings.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOU

CONTENTS

Steering Wheel Lock If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 6

To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 6

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STEERING WHEEL LOCK IF EQUIPPEDYour vehicle may be equipped with a passive steeringwheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-out the key fob. If the steering wheel is moved approxi-mately a half turn in either direction and the key fob is

not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock.

To Manually Lock the Steering WheelWith the engine running, turn the steering wheel upsidedown, turn off the engine and remove the key fob. Turnthe steering wheel slightly in either direction until thelock engages.

To Release the Steering Wheel Lock

Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and start theengine. If the key fob is difficult to turn, move the wheelslightly to the right or left to disengage the lock.

NOTE: If you turned the whethe lock, you must turn the whedisengage it. If you turned the wthe lock, turn the wheel slightly

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMThe Cummins turbocharged require a break-in period due tooperation is allowed, providing dations are followed:

Warm up the engine before p

Do not operate the engineperiods.

Use the appropriate transmengine lugging.

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Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indica-tors.

Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.

Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carry-

ing or towing significant weight.

NOTE: Light duty operation such as light trailer towingor no load operation will extend the time before theengine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy andpower may be seen at this time.

For additional vehicle break-iTrailer Towing in StartingOwners Manual.

Because of the construction ocharged diesel engine, engineloaded operating conditions wparts to achieve final finish 6,000 miles (10 000 km).

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT

CONTENTS

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Electronic Vehicle Informatio

Electronic Vehicle InformaDisplays . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION

1. TachometerThe tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions perminute.

CAUTION!

Do not operate the engine with the tachometerpointer at high RPM for extended periods. Enginedamage may occur.

2. Turn Signal Indicator LightThe arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal

when the turn signal lever is operated.NOTE: A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven

more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

Check for an inoperative ouindicator flashes at a rapid r

3. Fuel GaugeShows level of fuel in tank wheON position.

4. Temperature GaugeThe temperature gauge shows ture. Any reading within the nothe engine cooling system is op

The gauge pointer will likely inture when driving in hot weathor when towing a trailer. It sh

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WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You orothers could be badly burned by steam or boilingcoolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer-

ship for service if your vehicle overheats.

5. SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles perhour and/or kilometers per hour (MPH/km/h).

6. O/D OFF Indicator Light If EquippedThis light will illuminate when the TOW HAULO/D OFF button is pressed twice. The O/D OFF

button is located at the end of the gear shift lever.

7. 4LOW Indicator Light If EThis light alerts the drthe four-wheel drive Lrear driveshafts are gether forcing the fr

rotate at the same speed. Low gear reduction ratio to providewheels.

For vehicles equipped with a pcator will display in the ElectroCenter (EVIC). Refer to ElectrCenter (EVIC) in UnderstaPanel for further information.

8. 4WD Indicator Light If EqThis light indicates thdrive and 4LOCK. 4Wto receive torque frneously.



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9. 4WD Auto Indicator Light If EquippedThe 4WD AUTO indicator light will be illumi-nated whenever the four-wheel drive mode isautomatically engaged.

10. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light If EquippedThe TOW HAUL button is located on thecenter stack switch bank. This light will illumi-nate when TOW HAUL mode is selected

11. Exhaust Brake Indicator LightThis light will illuminate when the exhaust brake hasbeen turned on.

12. Oil Pressure GaugeThe pointer should always indicate some oil pressurewhen the engine is running. A continuous high or lowreading under normal driving conditions may indicate alubrication system malfunction. Immediate serviceshould be obtained from an authorized dealer.

13. Odometer/Trip Odometer BPress this button to toggle betwtrip odometer display. Holdingtrip odometer reading when in

14. Odometer/Electronic Vehicl(EVIC) Display

OdometerThe odometer shows the total been driven. U.S. federal regultransfer of vehicle ownership,purchaser the correct mileage tdriven. Therefore, if the odom

during repair or replacement, bthe reading before and after the mileage can be determined.

The two trip odometers show inswitch from odometer to triprelease the TRIP ODOMETER b

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To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-eter to be reset then push and hold the button forapproximately two seconds until the display resets.

When the appropriate conditions exist, the followingmessages will display in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-tion Center (EVIC). Refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa-tion Center (EVIC) in Understanding Your InstrumentPanel for further information.

Water in Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Icon Only)Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Icon Only)

NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This

indicates the total number of hours the engine has beenrunning. To display the engine hours, perform the fol-lowing: Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, butdo not start the engine. With the odometer value dis-played, hold the TRIP button down for a period of sixseconds. The odometer will change to trip value first,

then it will display the enginehours will be displayed for a pthe ignition switch is turned OF

15. Shift Lever IndicatorThis display indicator shows thselection.

16. High Beam Indicator LightThis indicator shows tha beam. Push the multifu

switch the headlights to high yourself (normal position) to re

17. Voltmeter

When the engine is running, electrical system voltage. The pthe normal range if the battery moves to either extreme left orduring normal driving, the eleserviced.



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NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation atvarious engine temperatures. This cycling operation iscaused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifoldheater system. The number of cycles and the length of thecycling operation is controlled by the engine control

module. Post-heat operation can run for several minutes,and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle willstabilize.

18. Cargo LightThe cargo light will illuminate when the cargolight is activated by pressing the cargo lightbutton on the headlight switch.

19. Brake Warning LightThis light monitors vincluding brake fluidapplication. If the braindicate that the park

the brake fluid level is low, or ththe Anti-Lock Brake System res

If the light remains on when thdisengaged, and the fluid levelmaster cylinder reservoir, it inhydraulic system malfunction oBrake Booster has been detectedSystem (ABS). In this case, the l

the condition has been correctedto the brake booster, the ABapplying the brake and a brakefelt during each stop.

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The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulicsystem. A leak in either half of the dual brake system isindicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turnon when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has

dropped below a specified level.The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.

NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharpcornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-tions. The vehicle should have service performed, andthe brake fluid level checked.

If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-

sary.

WARNIN

Driving a vehicle with the Bris dangerous. Part of the brfailed. It will take longer to

could have an accident. Havimmediately.

Vehicles equipped with the ABSElectronic Brake Force Distributan EBD failure, the Brake Waralong with the ABS Warning Lto the ABS system is required.

Operation of the Brake Warninby turning the ignition switch the ON position. The light shoumately two seconds. The light sh



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the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspectedby an authorized dealer.

The light also will turn on when the parking brake isapplied with the ignition switch in the ON position.

NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake isapplied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

20. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light IfEquipped

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly, when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicleplacard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehiclehas tires of a different size than the size indicated on thevehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you shoulddetermine the proper tire inflation pressure for thosetires.)

As an added safety feature, equipped with a Tire Press(TPMS) that illuminates a low tone or more of your tires is sigAccordingly, when the low tire

nates, you should stop and chepossible, and inflate them to theon a significantly under-inflatoverheat and can lead to tire faireduces fuel efficiency and tire the vehicles handling and stop

Please note that the TPMS is notire maintenance, and it is the

maintain correct tire pressure, enot reached the level to trigger low tire pressure telltale.

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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when the system is notoperating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressure telltale. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for

approximately one minute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressureas intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a varietyof reasons, including the installation of replacement oralternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent theTPMS from functioning properly. Always check theTPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or moretires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly.

CAUTIO

The TPMS has been optimequipment tires and wheelswarning have been establis

equipped on your vehicle. Untion or sensor damage may placement equipment that itype, and/or style. Aftermarsensor damage. Do not use tirbalance beads if your vehicTPMS, as damage to the sens

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21. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part ofan onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system whichmonitors the emissions and engine control sys-

tem. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing, the light

will come on when the ignition is first turned on andremain on, as a bulb check, until the engine is started. Ifthe vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light willcome on when the ignition is first turned on and remainon for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remainon until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not comeon during starting, have the condition investigatedpromptly.

If this light comes on and remains on while driving, itsuggests a potential engine control problem and the needfor system service.

Although your vehicle will usuneed towing, see your authorisoon as possible.

CAUTIO

Prolonged driving with thedamage to the engine controaffect fuel economy and driva

22. Airbag Warning LightThis light turns on aeight seconds as a bulswitch is first turned

during starting, staydriving, have the system inspdealer as soon as possible.

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23. Front Fog Light Indicator Light If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front foglights are on.

24. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning LightThis light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System

(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position and maystay on for as long as four seconds.

If the ABS Warning Light remains on or turns on whiledriving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brakesystem is not functioning and that service is required.However, the conventional brake system will continue tooperate normally if the Brake Warning Light is not on.

If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system shouldbe serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits ofanti-lock brakes. If the ABS Warning Light does notturn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ONposition, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.

25. Seat Belt Reminder LightWhen the ignition switchlight will turn on for five check. During the bulb c

belt is unbuckled, a chime wi

check or when driving, if the dunbuckled, the seat belt remiremain on continuously. Refer Enhanced Seat Belt Use RemindThings To Know Before StartOwners Manual for further info

26. Electronic Stability ProgramLight/Traction Control System

If EquippedIf the Electronic StaTraction Control Systbegins to flash duringthe accelerator and a

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tires lose traction and the Electronic Stability Program(ESP) becomes active. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light alsoflashes when TCS is active. Be sure to adapt your speedand driving to the prevailing road conditions. If theESP/TCS Indicator Light is on solid, the ESP system has

been turned off by the driver or a temporary conditionexists that will not allow full ESP function.

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC)The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display that is located in theinstrument cluster.

Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)in Understanding Your Instrument Panel of the Own-ers Manual for EVIC operation.

Electronic Vehicle Informati

DisplaysWhen the appropriate conditionthe following messages:

Service Air Filter

Electronic Vehicle Inform

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Perform Service

Exhaust Filter XX% Full

Exhaust Filter Full Power Reduced See Dealer

Service Required See Dealer Now

Exhaust System Regeneration Required Now

Exhaust System Regeneration In Process

Exhaust System Regeneration Completed

Water In Fuel Indicator LightThe Water In Fuel Indicator Light will illumi-nate when there is water detected in the fuel

filter. If this light remains on, DO NOT start thevehicle before you drain the water from the fuel

filter to prevent engine damage. Refer to MaintenanceProcedures/ Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter inMaintaining Your Vehicle for further information.

Wait To Start LightThe Wait To Start Lightignition is turned to the

intake manifold temperature isuntil the Wait To Start Light

vehicle. Refer to Starting ProcOperating for further informat

NOTE: The Wait To Start Ligthe intake manifold temperatur

Oil Temp High Speed MayIf the engine is operated at elevperiod of time, this message wtorque will be reduced until below the threshold.



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Oil Change RequiredYour vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. The Oil Change Required message willflash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 secondsafter a single chime has sounded to indicate the next

scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil changeindicator system is duty-cycle based, which means theengine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent uponyour personal driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display eachtime you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Toturn off the message temporarily, press and release theRETURN button. To reset the oil change indicator system

(after performing the scheduled maintenance) performthe following steps.

1. Turn the ignition switch to tstart the engine)

2. Fully press the accelerator pwithin 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition switch to tNOTE: If the indicator messastart the engine, the oil change reset. If necessary, repeat these

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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Manual Transmission If Equipped . . . . . . . . 28

Automatic Transmission If Equipped . . . . . . 28

Extreme Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Normal Starting Procedure Engine

Manifold Air TemperatureAbove 66F (19C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Starting Procedure Engine Manifold AirTemperature 0F To 66F (18C To 19C) . . . . 30

Starting Procedure EnginTemperature Below 0F (-1

Starting Fluids . . . . . . . .

Normal Operation Diesel E

Cold Weather Precautions

Engine Idling . . . . . . . .

Stopping The Engine . . . .

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Cooling System Tips AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Engine Block Heater If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 41

Block Heater Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Automatic Transmission If Equipped . . . . . . . 44

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . 45

Brake/Transmission Interlock ManualOverride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission WithOverdrive (68RFE) If Equipped(Ram Truck Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Automatic Transmission With Overdrive(AS68RC) If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only) . . 52

Manual Transmission If E

Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downshifting . . . . . . . .

Reverse Shifting . . . . . . .

Power Take Off Operation (Chassis Cab Only) . . . . . .

Stationary Mode . . . . . . .

Mobile Mode . . . . . . . .

Power Take Off Afterma

Engine Runaway . . . . . . . .

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . .

Fuel Specifications . . . . .

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Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Avoid Using Contaminated

Bulk Fuel Storage . . . . .

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STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

The starter should not be operated for more than 15-second intervals. Waiting a few minutes between such

intervals will protect the starter from overheating.

WARNING!

Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up maycause serious injury or death.

Manual Transmission If Equipped

Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-TRAL and press the clutch pedal to the floor beforestarting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with aclutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unlessthe clutch is fully pressed.

Automatic Transmission IfStart the engine with the shifPARK position. Apply the bradriving range.

Tip Start Feature

Do not press the accelerator. briefly to the START position amotor will continue to run but gage when the engine is runnin

Extreme Cold WeatherThe Cummins diesel engine ifeatures designed to assist cooperation:

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NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in-stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heatercords are available from your authorized MOPARdealer.

A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in

preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-inthermostat.

A heated intake air system both improves enginestarting and reduces the amount of white smokegenerated by a warming engine.

Normal Starting Procedure Engine Manifold AirTemperature Above 66F (19C)

Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when startingthe engine.

1. Always apply the parking brake.

2. Shift into PARK for an autovehicles equipped with a mapress and hold the clutch pedal

3. Turn the ignition switch to ththe instrument panel cluster lig

CAUTIO

If the Water in Fuel IndicatorNOT START the engine befofrom the fuel filter to avoid eMaintenance Procedures/Drarator Filter in Maintainingther information.

4. Turn the ignition switch to crank the engine. Do not presstarting.

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CAUTION!

Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at atime or starter motor damage may result. Turn theignition switch to the OFF position and wait at least

two minutes for the starter to cool before repeatingstart procedure.

5. When the engine starts, release the key fob.

6. Check to see that there is oil pressure.

7. Release the parking brake.

Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air

Temperature 0F to 66F (18C to 19C)NOTE: The temperature displayed in the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC) does not necessarilyreflect the engine manifold air temperature. Refer to

Electronic Vehicle Informationderstanding Your Instrument Pation. When engine temperaturthe Wait To Start Light will rintake manifold heater system

Follow the steps in the Norexcept:

1. The Wait To Start Light wiof time (length of time depends

CAUTIO

If the Water in Fuel Indicator

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2. After the Wait To Start Light goes off, turn theignition switch to the START position. Do not press theaccelerator during starting.

CAUTION!

Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at atime or starter motor damage may result. Turn theignition switch to the OFF position and wait at leasttwo minutes for the starter to cool before repeatingstart procedure.

3. After engine start-up, check to see that there is oilpressure.

4. Allow the engine to idle about three minutes until themanifold heaters have completed the post-heat cycle.

5. Release the parking brake and drive.

NOTE: Engine idle speed will autom

RPM at low coolant temperawarm-up.

If the engine stalls, or if the i

for more than two minutes Light goes out, reset the grignition switch to the OFF seconds and then back ON. RStarting Procedure Enginture Below 66F (19C).

Starting Procedure EngineTemperature Below 0F (-18

In extremely cold weather belo beneficial to cycle the manifoattempting to start the engine. Tby turning the ignition OFF forthen back ON after the Wait T

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off, but before the engine is started. However, excessivecycling of the manifold heaters will result in damage tothe heater elements or reduced battery voltage.

NOTE: If multiple pre-heat cycles are used beforestarting, additional engine run time may be required to

maintain battery state of charge at a satisfactory level.

1. If the engine stalls after the initial start, the ignitionmust be turned to the OFF position for at least fiveseconds and then to the ON position to recycle themanifold heaters.

NOTE: Excessive white smoke and poor engine perfor-mance will result if manifold heaters are not recycled.

2. Heat generated by the manifold heaters dissipatesrapidly in a cold engine. If more than two minutes passbetween the time the Wait To Start Light turns off andthe engine is started, recycle the manifold heaters byturning the ignition switch to the OFF position for at leastfive seconds and then back ON.

3. If the vehicle is driven and19 mph (31 km/h) before the m(after start) cycle is complete, tshut off.

4. If the engine is started before

turns off, the preheat cycle will5. If the engine is cranked for mpost-heat cycle will turn off.

NOTE: Engine idle speed will autom

RPM at low coolant temperawarm-up.

When a diesel engine is allowthe fuel gels at low temperatufuel system. If your engine haMaintenance Procedures/PRun Out Of Fuel in Maintfurther information.


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Starting Fluids

WARNING!

Starting fluids or flammable liquids are never to beused in the Cummins diesel engine (see Warning

label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid,starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, airintake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire andexplosion causing serious personal injury and enginedamage.

The engine is equipped with an automatic electric air

preheating system. If the instructions in this manual arefollowed, the engine should start in all conditions.

WARNIN

Do not leave children or avehicles in hot weather. Intecause serious injury or death

NORMAL OPERATION DIEObserve the following when th

All message center lights are

Malfunction Indicator Light

Engine oil pressure is above

Voltmeter operation:

The voltmeter may showvarious engine temperaturis caused by the post-heatfold heater system. The nlength of the cycling opera

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engine control module. Post-heat operation can runfor several minutes, and then the electrical systemand voltmeter needle will stabilize.

The cycling action will cause temporary dimming ofthe headlamps, interior lamps, and also a noticeable

reduction in blower motor speed.Cold Weather PrecautionsOperation in ambient temperature below 32F (0C) mayrequire special considerations. The following charts sug-gest these options:

Fuel Operating Range

NOTE: Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels ONLY.

*No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel where extended arctic condition

NOTE: Use of Climatized Ultra Lo

Number 1 Ultra Low Sulfurnoticeable decrease in fuel ec

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The engine requires the use of Ultra Low SulfurDiesel Fuel. Use of incorrect fuel could result inengine and exhaust system damage. Refer to FuelRequirements in Starting and Operating for furtherinformation.

Engine Oil UsageRefer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining YourVehicle for the correct engine oil viscosity.

Winter Front UsageIf a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, apercentage of the total grille opening area must be leftuncovered to provide sufficient air flow to the charge aircooler and automatic transmission oil cooler. The per-

centage of opening must be increased with the increasingambient air temperature and/or engine load. If thecooling fan can be heard cycling frequently, increase thesize of the opening in the winter front. A suitable coldweather cover is available from your MOPAR dealer.

Battery Blanket UsageA battery loses 60% of its cranktemperature decreases to 0F (crease in temperature, the enginpower to crank at the same RPpowered battery blankets will capability at low temperatures. are available from your authori

Engine Warm-UpAvoid full throttle operation wWhen starting a cold engine,operating speed slowly to alstabilize as the engine warms u

NOTE: High-speed, no-load rcan result in excessive white performance. No-load engine under 1,200 RPM during the wain cold ambient temperature co

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Your vehicle is equipped with a turbo speed limiter, thisfeature limits the engine speed to 1,200 RPM whenengine coolant temperatures are below 70F (21C). Thisfeature is designed to protect the turbocharger fromdamage and will only operate in PARK or NEUTRAL.

If temperatures are below 32F (0C), operate the engineat moderate speeds for five minutes before full loads areapplied.

NOTE: If ambient temperatures are low and the coolant

temperature is below 180F (82C), the engine idlespeed will slowly increase to 1,000 RPM after twominutes of idle, if the following conditions are met:

foot is off brake pedal and throttle pedal

automatic transmission is in PARK

vehicle speed is zero

Applying the throttle will ca

If the engine is equipped operating the exhaust brakeprove warm up rate and wclose to operating temperatu

Engine IdlingAvoid prolonged idling, long pharmful to your engine becautemperatures can drop so low thcompletely. Incomplete combuvarnish to form on piston rininjector nozzles. Also, the unbcrankcase, diluting the oil and c

engine.

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NOTE: For EVIC messages related to the vehiclesexhaust system, refer to Maintenance Procedures/Intervention Regeneration Strategy EVIC Message Pro-cess Flow in Maintaining Your Vehicle for furtherinformation.

Idle-Up Feature Automatic Transmission OnlyThe driver-controlled high idle speed feature will helpincrease cylinder temperatures and provide additionalcab heat, however, excessive idling may still cause theexhaust aftertreatment system to not properly regenerate.Extended periods of idle time should be avoided.

The Idle-Up feature uses the speed control switches toincrease engine idle speed and quickly warm the vehi-

cles interior.

1. With the transmission in PARK, the parking brakeapplied, and the engine running, press the speed controlswitch to the ON position, then press the SET switch.

2. The engine RPM will go up the RPM, press and hold the Aand the idle speed will increasRPM. To decrease the RPM, prswitch and the idle speed will d1100 RPM.

3. To cancel the IdleUp featurCEL switch, press the ON/OFF pedal.

Stopping The EngineIdle the engine a few minutes bAfter full load operation, idleminutes before shutting it dow

allow the lubricating oil and coaway from the combustion chacomponents, and turbocharger.tant for turbocharged, charge a

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NOTE: During engine shut down on vehicles equipped with

manual transmissions, it is normal for the dieselengine to resonate heavily for a moment during engineshut off. When the engine is connected to a manualtransmission, this resonance causes load gear rattlefrom the transmission. This is commonly referred to asshut down rattle. The manufacturer recommendsperforming engine shut down with the clutch pedalpushed to the floor (clutch disengaged). When engineshut down is performed in this manner the rattle isreduced (not eliminated).

Refer to the following chart for proper engineshutdown.

DrivingCondition

LoadTe

Stop andGo

Empty

Stop andGo

Medium

HighwaySpeeds

Medium

City Traffic MaximumGCWR

HighwaySpeeds

MaximumGCWR

UphillGrade

MaximumGCWR


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Engine Speed Control

CAUTION!

Prevent overspeeding the engine going downhill.When descending steep grades, use a combination of

gears and service brakes to control vehicle/enginespeed. Overspeed can cause severe engine damage.

Operating Precautions

Avoid Overheating The EngineThe temperature of the engine coolant (antifreeze) (amixture of 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must notexceed the normal range of the temperature gauge 240F

(116C) with a 16 psi (110 kPa) radiator cap.

Usually the engine coolant (antifreeze) temperature indi-cated during operation will be to the left of center in thenormal range of the gauge.

Avoid Low Coolant TemperaContinual operation at low entemperature below the normal (60C) can be harmful to the en(antifreeze) temperature can cation which allows carbon and v

rings and injector nozzles. Alsoenter the crankcase, diluting causing rapid wear to the engin

Cooling System Tips AutoTo reduce potential for engineheating in high ambient temperfollowing actions:

City Driving When stopped, shift the transand increase engine idle speed.

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Up Steep Hills Select a lower transmission gear, but try and keep thetorque converter clutch engaged.

Air Conditioning Turn it off temporarily.

Do Not Operate The Engine With Low OilPressureWhen the engine is at normal operating temperature, theminimum oil pressures required are:

Idle 700 to 800 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 psi (69 kPa)Full speed and load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 psi (207 kPa)

CAUTION!

If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings, shutthe engine off immediately. Failure to do so couldresult in immediate and severe engine damage.

Do Not Operate The Engine Practically all failures give somefail. Be on the alert for changesand visual evidence that the Some important clues are:

engine misfiring or vibrating sudden loss of power

unusual engine noises

fuel, oil or coolant leaks

sudden change, outside the nthe engine operating temper

excessive smoke

oil pressure drop

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPEDThe engine block heater warms engine coolant andpermits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heatercord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110115 VoltAC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten-sion cord.

The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood tothe right side and can be located just behind the grillenear the headlamp.

NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in-stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heatercords are available from your authorized MOPARdealer.

The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour tohave an adequate warming effect on the coolant.

WARNIN

Remember to disconnect thDamage to the 110115 Volcause electrocution.

NOTE: The block heater will r6.5 Amps to activate the heater

Block Heater UsageFor ambient temperatures beblock heater usage is recommen

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DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) IF EQUIPPEDThe exhaust brake feature will only function when thedriver turns the exhaust brake switch to the ON position.

Once the switch is in the ON pomoving faster than 5 mph (8 kwill automatically operate whpressure from the accelerator pmost effective when the engiautomatic transmission has bee

HAUL mode only to downshiftthe exhaust brake is enabled tmance.

CAUTIO

Use of aftermarket exhaust mended and could lead to en

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WARNING!

Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving inicy or slippery conditions as the increased enginebraking can cause the rear wheels to slide and thevehicle to swing around with the possible loss of

vehicle control, which may cause an accident possi-bly resulting in personal injury or death.

NOTE: For optimum braking power it is recommendedto use the exhaust brake while in TOW/HAUL mode.

The purpose of the exhaust brake (engine braking) fea-ture is to supply negative (braking) torque to the engine.Typically, the engine braking is used for, but not limitedto, vehicle towing applications where vehicle braking canbe achieved by the internal engine power, thereby spar-ing the mechanical brakes of the vehicle.

Benefits of the exhaust brake ar

vehicle driving control

reduced brake fade

longer brake life

faster cab warm-up.

The exhaust brake feature can aengine warm up time. To usewarm-up device, the vehicle muless than 5 mph (8 km/h), the exbe in the ON position, and the cbe below 180F (82C) and amb60F (16C).



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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed:

Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa complete stop.

Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and the engineis at idle speed.

Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRALinto any forward gear when the engine is aboveidle speed.

Before shifting into any gear, make sure your footis firmly on the brake pedal.

WARNIN

Unintended movement ofthose in and near the vehicyou should never exit a vehrunning. Before exiting a

always shift the transmissithe key fob from the igparking brake. Once the kethe ignition, the shift leverposition, securing the vehmovement. Furthermore, yunattended children inside

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WARNING! (Continued)

It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARKor NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher thanidle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brakepedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward

or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicleand hit someone or something. Only shift intogear when the engine is idling normally and whenyour right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock SystemThis vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission ShiftInterlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the

PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition. To move the shift lever out of the PARKposition, the ignition switch must be turned to any otherswitch position (ACC, ON, or START) (engine running ornot) and the brake pedal must be pressed.

Brake/Transmission Interloc

Column ShifterThere is an override for the BTSthe shift lever out of the PARKsystem malfunction occurs (i.e.

1. Turn the ignition switch to twithout starting the engine.

2. Tilt the steering wheel to the

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5. Using the screwdriver, press and hold the override tabthrough the access port (ringed circle) on the bottom ofthe steering column.

6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.

7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

Six-Speed Automatic TransmOverdrive (68RFE) If Equip(Ram Truck Only)The shift lever display locatedcluster indicates the transmissiois illuminated for night driv

mounted on the right side of tmust press the brake pedal to pPARK position (Brake Interlockthe shift lever from PARK or NDRIVE position. Pull the shift shifting into REVERSE or PARKPARK.

Electronic Range Select (ERSThe Electronic Range Select (Eyou to move the switch downshifter is in the D (Drive) positioof the desired top gear. For exa

Interlock Manual Override

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the transmission into third gear, the transmission willnever shift above third gear, but can shift down intosecond or first gear, when needed.

Switching from ERS to D-Mode can be done at anyvehicle speed. To switch from Drive mode to ERSmode, press the switch down (-) once. The current gear

will be maintained as the top gepress and hold the switch up (+the instrument cluster odomete

WARNIN

Do not downshift for additionslippery surface. The drive wgrip and the vehicle could sk

Screen Display 1 2

Actual Gear(s)Allowed

1 1-2

NOTE: To select the proper ge

deceleration (engine braking), sswitch down (-). The transmissifrom which the vehicle can bes

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Gear RangesDO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK orNEUTRAL position into another gear range.

PARKThis range supplements the parking brake by locking the

transmission. The engine can be started in this range.Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Applythe parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shiftlever into the PARK position. On four-wheel drive ve-hicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position.

WARNING!

Never use the PARK position as a substitute forthe parking brake. Always apply the parkingbrake fully when parked to guard against vehiclemovement and possible injury or damage.

(Continued)

WARNING! (C

Your vehicle could move anif it is not completely in PAmove the shift lever back pulling it toward you aft

PARK. Make sure it is in PAvehicle.

It is dangerous to move the or NEUTRAL if the enginidle speed. If your foot is npedal, the vehicle could accor in reverse. You could losand hit someone or some

gear when the engine is idlyour foot is firmly on the b

REVERSEThis range should be used only to a complete stop.

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NEUTRALUse this range when the vehicle is standing for prolongedperiods with the engine running. The engine may bestarted in this range. Set the parking brake if you mustleave the vehicle.

DRIVEThis range provides underdrive first, second and thirdgears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth and sixthgears. The shift into overdrive fifth and sixth gear occursonly after the transmission has completed the shift intofourth gear. No other movement of the shift mechanismis required to complete the 45 or 56 gear shifts.

Upshifts into both overdrive gears, fifth and sixth, will be

delayed when the transmission fluid temperature isbelow 40 F (4.5 C) or above 240 F (115.5 C).

NOTE: Use caution when opvehicle in second or first gear itures as torque converter slipadditional heat load on the coo

Overdrive Operation

The overdrive automatic transmtronically controlled fifth andtransmission will automaticallOverdrive if the following cond

the shift lever is in DRIVE;

the engine coolant has reacheperature;

vehicle speed is above (48 km/h);

the TOW/HAUL switch h

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transmission has reached normal operatingtemperature.

NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem-peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdriveand will automatically select the most desirable gear for

operation at this temperature. Normal operation willresume when the transmission fluid temperature hasrisen to a suitable level. Refer to the Note underTorque Converter Clutch later in this section.

If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, thetransmission will automatically select the most desirablegear for operation at this temperature. If the transmissiontemperature becomes hot enough the Transmission

Temperature Warning Light may illuminate and thetransmission may downshift out of Overdrive until thetransmission cools down. After cool down, the transmis-sion will resume normal operation.

The transmission will downsDRIVE if the accelerator pedal ispeeds above approximately 35

When To Use TOW/HAULWhen driving in hilly areas, to

heavy load, etc., and frequent tcurs, press the TOW/HAULTOW/HAUL. In TOW/HAUL upshifts are delayed. Shifts intstill allowed under steady crthrottle downshifts (for improvoccur during steady braking mswitch a second time restores noperation is always the default

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The TOW/HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the

instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has beenactivated. If the TOW/HAUL modes are desired, thebutton must be pressed each time the engine is started.

Torque Converter ClutchA feature designed to improveincluded in the automatic transA clutch within the torque convcally at calibrated speeds. Thisdifferent feeling or response du

the upper gears. When the vehicacceleration when the transmissgear, the clutch automatically d

NOTE: The torque converter clutch

transmission fluid and enginally after 1-3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 the engine speed is higher w

clutch is not engaged, it maysion is not shifting into Overnormal. Pressing the TOW/

TOW/HAUL Switch

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transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstratethat the transmission is able to shift into and out ofOverdrive.

If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, thefirst few seconds of operation after shifting the trans-mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to thefluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is normal and will notcause damage to the transmission. The torque con-verter will refill within five seconds of shifting fromPARK into any other gear position.

Automatic Transmission with Overdrive(AS68RC) If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)

The shift lever display located in the instrument panelcluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selectoris illuminated for night driving). The shift lever ismounted on the right side of the steering column. Youmust press the brake pedal to pull the shift lever out of

PARK position (Brake Interlockthe shift lever from PARK or Ndrive position. Pull the shift shifting into REVERSE, SECOwhen shifting out of PARK.

Gear RangesDO NOT race the engine whenNEUTRAL position into anothe

PARKThis range supplements the partransmission. The engine can Never use PARK while the vehthe parking brake when leaving

Always apply parking brake flever in PARK position. On fousure that the transfer case is in

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WARNING!

Never use the PARK position as a substitute forthe parking brake. Always apply the parkingbrake fully when parked to guard against vehiclemovement and possible injury or damage.

Your vehicle could move and injure you and othersif it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying tomove the shift lever back and forth without firstpulling it toward you after you have set it inPARK. Make sure it is in PARK before leaving thevehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING! (C

It is dangerous to move the or NEUTRAL if the enginidle speed. If your foot is npedal, the vehicle could acc

or in reverse. You could losand hit someone or somegear when the engine is idlyour right foot is firmly on

REVERSEThis range should be used only to a complete stop.

NEUTRALUse this range when the vehicle periods with the engine runnstarted in this range. Set the paleave the vehicle.

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DRIVEThis range provides all forward gears, including fourthgear direct and fifth or sixth (if equipped) gear overdrive(refer to Overdrive Operation in this section). Use thisrange for most city and highway driving.

THIRDThis range should be used for driving in slight heavy citytraffic or on mountain roads where more precise speedcontrol is desirable. Use it when climbing long grades,and for engine braking when descending moderatelysteep grades. To prevent excessive engine speed do notexceed 40 mph (64 km/h) in this range.

SECOND

This range should be used for driving in more severeconditions and lower speeds than THIRD. To preventexcessive engine speed do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h)in this range.

FIRSTThis range should be used for dand for engine braking at low sor less when going downhill. Tospeed, do not exceed 12 mph (1

NOTE: Use caution when opvehicle in SECOND or FIRSTambients as torque converter sladditional heat load on the coo

Overdrive OperationThe Overdrive automatic transtronically controlled fifth and s(Overdrive). The transmission

from DRIVE to Overdrive if thepresent:

the shift lever is in DRIVE;

the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem If the transmission temperatur

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the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem-perature;

vehicle speed is above approximately 38 mph(61 km/h) for fifth gear and 50 mph (80 km/h) forsixth gear;

the TOW HAUL O/D OFF switch has not beenactivated;

transmission has reached normal operatingtemperature.

NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem-peratures, the transmission shift schedule initially re-stricts transmission operation in forward gear ranges to

third gear until the transmission fluid temperature risesto a suitable level. During this condition, the ability of thevehicle to accelerate under heavily loaded conditionsmay be reduced. Refer to the Note under TorqueConverter Clutch in this section.

If the transmission temperaturtransmission will automaticallygear for operation at this tempertemperature becomes hot enoTemperature Warning Light transmission may downshift o

transmission cools down. After sion will resume normal operat

The transmission will downshifif the accelerator pedal is fully pabove approximately 35 to 40 sixth to fifth and 22 to 25 mph (3fourth.

When To Use TOW HAULModesWhen driving in hilly areas, toheavy load, etc., and frequent tcurs, press the TOW HAUL O

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select TOW HAUL. This will improve performance andreduce the potential for transmission overheating orfailure due to excessive shifting. When operating inTOW HAUL mode, sixth gear (if equipped) is disabledand 2-3 and 3-4 and 45 shift patterns are modified. Shiftsinto Overdrive (fifth gear) are allowed during steady

cruise (for improved fuel economy). Pressing the TOWHAUL O/D OFF switch a second time to select O/DOFF will disable fifth and sixth gear completely, whichshould eliminate any excessive transmission shifting.

The TOW HAUL or O/D OFF Indicator Light willilluminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when theswitch has been activated. Pressing the switch a thirdtime restores normal operation. If the TOW HAUL or

O/D OFF modes are desired, the switch must bepressed each time the engine is started.

WARNIN

Do not use the TOW HAUL ficy or slippery conditions. braking can cause the rear wvehicle to swing around wit

vehicle control, which may cbly resulting in personal inju

When To Lock Out OverdrivWhen driving in hilly areas, toheavy load, etc., and frequent 6sion shifting occurs, press the Twill improve performance and

transmission overheating or fshifting.

Torque Converter ClutchA feature designed to improveincluded in the automatic trans

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A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightlydifferent feeling or response during normal operation inhigh gear. When the vehicle speed drops or duringacceleration when the transmission downshifts to firstgear, the clutch automatically disengages.

NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the

transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu-ally after 1-3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving]. Becausethe engine speed is higher when the torque converterclutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmis-sion is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This isnormal. Pressing the TOW HAUL switch when the

transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstratethat the transmission is able to shift into and out ofOverdrive.

If the vehicle has not been drfirst few seconds of operatiomission into gear may seem sfluid partially draining from the transmission. This conditcause damage to the transm

verter will refill within five PARK into any other gear po

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

WARNIN

You or others could be injvehicle unattended without

brake fully applied. The parways be applied when the driespecially on an incline.

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CAUTION!

Never drive with your foot resting on the clutchpedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with theclutch pedal partially engaged, as this will causeabnormal wear on the clutch.

NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in-creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluidwarms up. This is normal.

Shifting

Truck models with manual trawith a clutch interlocking ignpedal must be fully pressed to

Shift Patt

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Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As yourelease the clutch pedal, lightly press the acceleratorpedal.

This transmission has a creeper first gear (L=Low)which should be used to start from a standing positionwhen carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Damage tothe clutch can result from starting in second or third gearwith a loaded vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may belaunched in second gear. Use each gear in numericalorder do not skip a gear.

You should use first gear when starting from a standingposition if under heavy load or when pulling a trailer.

Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds

To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for bothfuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted aslisted in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the

vehicle speeds listed for acceloaded or pulling a trailer thesspeeds may not apply.

Maximum Recommended Up-

Gear

Selec-tion L to 2 2 to 3 3

Maxi-mumSpeed

7 mph(11

km/h)

15 mph(24

km/h)

25 (

km

Downshifting

Moving from a high gear dorecommended to preserve bra

steep hills. In addition, downsprovides better acceleration whspeed. Downshift progressivelavoid overspeeding the engine

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WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on aslippery surface. The drive wheels could lose theirgrip and the vehicle could skid.

CAUTION!

When descending a hill, be very careful to downshiftone gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the enginewhich can cause valve damage, and/or clutch discdamage even if the clutch pedal is pressed.

CAUTIO

Failure to follow the recomspeeds may cause the engindamage the clutch disc evenpressed.

Maximum Recommended Dow

GearSelec-tion

6 to 5 5 to 4 4

Maxi-mum

Speed

68 mph(109

km/h)

50 mph(80

km/h)

32

k

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gTo shift into REVERSE (R), bring the vehicle to a com-plete stop. Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow thegear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the NEUTRAL(N) position, move the shift lever in one quick smoothmotion straight across and into the REVERSE (R) area

(the driver will feel a firm click as the shifter passes theknock-over). Complete the shift by pulling the shiftlever into REVERSE (R).

The knock-over prevents the driver from accidentallyentering the REVERSE (R) shift area and warns the driverthat they are about to shift the transmission into RE-VERSE (R). Due to this feature, a slow shift to REVERSE(R) can be perceived as a high shift effort.

To shift out of REVERSE bring the vehicle to a completestop and press the clutch. Shifting out of REVERSE priorto a complete stop may cause high shift effort.

(CHASSIS CAB ONLY)This vehicle when equipped wsix-speed or manual G-56 six-sallow for an aftermarket upfit wPTO (power take off). The custo

to operate the PTO in either a mode. The vehicles will be factomode. In order to select the modealership is required to modusing their proprietary authoriz

Stationary Mode

To operate the PTO in this modthe following conditions:

Be in PARK position (vehicmatic transmission)

Upfitter provider (on/off) sw

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g pp q ppmanual transmission)

Vehicle engine must be running

No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present

PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicleprovided circuits

The customer has the choice to operate the PTO byutilizing the cruise control switches or by utilizing aremote control (provided by the PTO supplier). To oper-ate the feature using the cruise control switches, thecustomer must first activate the upfitter-provided on/offswitch which will turn on the PTO. In order to increase ordecrease the engine idle speed, to optimize the PTOfunction, the RESUME/ACCEL and DECEL cruiseswitches can be used respectively. To disengage PTOoperation and return to standard vehicle operation

p y p pOFF position or press the CAN

To operate the PTO via a remmust make sure the above condfor proper operation that the PTinstalled correctly, paying specivehicle provided wiring has bThis is the responsibility of theswitches/remote system. It is PTO manufacturer to ensure thaand remote) system is compaelectrical architecture and softw

Mobile Mode

To operate the PTO in this modthe following conditions:

Authorized dealer-selected via authorized dealer propri

Upfitter-provided (on/off) switch has been activated standard vehicle operation s

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Vehicle must be in PARK or DRIVE position (vehiclesequipped with automatic transmission)

Parking brake must not be applied

No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present

Vehicle engine must be running

PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicleprovided circuits

The customer may choose to use the PTO while thevehicle is moving. To do so, the PTO function must beactivated prior to taking the vehicle out of PARK. This isaccomplished by activating the upfitter-provided PTOon/off switch. At this point, the customer may place thevehicle in a forward or reverse gear and have PTOoperation. To disengage PTO operation and return to

provided on/off switch to the O

NOTE: For application specificto PTO and pump requiremeninformation (wiring schematicgine speed limits, and vehicle

requirements) please refer to thGuide by accessing www.dodgchoosing the appropriate links.

Power Take Off AftermarkeIf you did not order the PTOPackage from the factory andvehicle, refer to the Bodwww.dodge.com/bodybuilderturer directly at dodgebbg@c(866) 2054102 (toll free).

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WARNING!

In case of engine runaway due to flammable fumesfrom gasoline spills or turbocharger oil leaks beingsucked into the engine, do the following to helpavoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2. Using a CO2

or dry chemical type fire extin-guisher, direct the spray from the fire extinguisherinto the grille on the passenger side so that the sprayenters the engine air intake.

The inlet for the engine air intake is located behindthe passenger side headlamp and receives air

through the grille.

Use good quality diesel fuel froyour vehicle. Federal law requirvehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur ppm Sulfur maximum) and pSulfur Highway Diesel fuel (50

to avoid damage to the emissmost year-round service, No. 2 dspecification D-975 Grade S15 wmance. If the vehicle is exposed20F or -7C), or is required tonormal conditions for prolongeNo. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the NNo. 1 diesel fuel. This will provifuel gelling or wax-plugging of

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WARNING!

Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blendingagent. They can be unstable under certain conditionsand hazardous or explosive when mixed with dieselfuel.

Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To preventfuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water fromthe fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separatordrain provided. If you buy good quality fuel and followthe cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners shouldnot be required in your vehicle. If available in your area,a high cetane premium diesel fuel may offer improvedcold-starting and warm-up performance.

The Cummins diesel engine haadvantage of the high energylower cost No. 2 Ultra Low SuUltra Low Sulfur climatized dieshown that it also operates on

diesel fuels or other fuels withiNOTE: A maximum blend of 5% b

specification D-6751 may bmins diesel engine.

In addition, commercially avnot necessary for the propermins diesel engine.

No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur dieselwhere extended arctic condit

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CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not topoff the fuel tank after filling.

NOTE: When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off, the fuel

tank is full.

Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a clickingsound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap isproperly tightened.

Make sure that the fuel filler cap is tightened each time

the vehicle is refueled.

WARNIN

A fire may result if fuel is pcontainer that is on a truck bedAlways place fuel containerfilling.

Fuel Filler Cap

If the fuel filler cap is lost orreplacement cap is for use with

CAUTIO

Damage to the fuel system otem could result from using filler tube cap. A poorly fittinties into the fuel system.

WARNING!microbes form slime that willD i d ti f th

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N NG!

Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the fuel filler cap is removed orthe tank filled.

Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is

running.

Avoid Using Contaminated FuelFuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can causesevere damage to the engine fuel system. Proper main-tenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential.Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining YourVehicle for further information.

Bulk Fuel StorageIf you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of thestored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated withwater will promote the growth of microbes. These

Drain condensation from the suline filter on a regular basis.

NOTE: When a diesel engine fuel, air is pulled into the fuel s

If the vehicle will not start,Procedures/Priming If The Engiin Maintaining Your Vehicle

WARNIN

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CONTENTS

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

With Portable Starting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

JUMP STARTING cables to start a vehicles enginedischarged the following proce

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WARNING!

To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing,do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin orfabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connect-

ing jumper cables or allow cable clamps to toucheach other. Keep open flames or sparks away frombattery vent holes. Always wear eye protectionwhen working with batteries.

Do not use a booster battery or any other boostersource that has a greater than 12 Volt system, i.e.,do not use a 24 Volt power source.

NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equalsize to prevent damage to the vehicles charging system.

Your vehicle is equipped with two 12 Volt batteries. If itbecomes necessary to use a booster battery with jumper

discharged, the following proce

Set the parking brake and placsion in PARK (or NEUTRAL forTurn off lights, heater and othercharge indicator (if equipped)

indicator (if equipped) is light oreplace that battery.

CAUTIO

Use the jump start procedureindicator (if equipped) in bothcenter. Do not attempt jumpbattery charge indicator (if yellow. If the charge indicatgreen dot in the center, failurdischarged battery and crankchecked.

1. Attach one jumper cable to the positive terminal ofbooster battery and the other end of the same cable to the

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booster battery and the other end of the same cable to thepositive terminal of the discharged battery.

WARNING!

Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this

could establish a ground connection and personalinjury could result.

Attaching Boost

1 Discharged Battery2 Booster Battery

2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative(-) post of booster battery Connect the other end of the

3. Take care that the clamps inadvertently touch clamps from

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(-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of thejumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of thevehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a goodconnection is made, free of dirt and grease.

WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the

discharge battery. The resulting electrical sparkcould cause the battery to explode.

During cold weather when temperatures are be-low freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump startingbecause the battery could rupture or explode. The

battery temperature must be brought up abovefreezing point before attempting to jump start.

inadvertently touch clamps fromlean over the battery when mnegative connection must provductivity and current carrying c

4. After the engine is started or

cables must be disconnected in

a. Disconnect the negative ca

b. Disconnect the negative con booster battery.

c. Disconnect the cable frombatteries.

WARNING!With Portable Starting UnitThere are many types of these u

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Any procedure other than above could result in:

Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting outthe battery vent;

Personal injury or property damage due to battery

explosion; Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or

of immobilized vehicle.

There are many types of these umanufacturers instructions foand operation.

CAUTIO

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CONTENTS

Engine Compartment 6.7L Diesel . . . . . . . . . 77 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . . . . . . . 84

Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel . . 88

Intervention Regeneration Strategy EVICMessage Process Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Maintenance-Free Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Cooling System . . . . . . . Charge Air Cooler Inter-

Brake System . . . . . . . .

Clutch Hydraulic System

Transfer Case If Equippe

Manual Transmission If E

Automatic Transmission

Noise Control System RequiredMaintenance & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Fluids, Lubricants And Genu

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Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6.7L DIESEL

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1 Battery 7 Engine Oil Dipstick2 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Washer Fluid Reser3 Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 9 Engine Oil Fill4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure C5 Clutch Master Cylinder (Manual Transmission Only) 11 Air Cleaner Filter6 Integrated Power Module

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESThe pages that follow contain the required maintenance

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p g qservices determined by the engineers who designed yourvehicle.

Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixedmaintenance schedule, there are other components which

may require servicing or replacement in the future.

CAUTION!

Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-form repairs and service when necessary couldresult in more costly repairs, damage to othercomponents or negatively impact vehicle perfor-mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions

examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLCdealership or qualified repair center.

(Continued)

Your vehicle has been builthat protect the performayour vehicle and also allowintervals. Do not use checomponents as the chemi

engine, transmission, powetioning. Such damage is nVehicle Limited Warrantybecause of component maspecified fluid for the flus

Engine Oil

Checking Oil LevelTo assure proper lubrication of engine oil must be maintained athe oil level at regular intervalthe oil level is before starting th

parked overnight. When checking oil after operating theengine, first ensure the engine is at full operating tem-

Checking the oil while the vehicimprove the accuracy of the oi

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perature, then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdownto check the oil.

only when the level on the dipsmark. The total capacity from tmark is 2 qts (1.9L).

CAUTIO

Overfilling or underfilling thoil aeration or loss of oil pressyour engine.

Never operate the engine with omark or above the upper SAF

Change Engine Oil

Refer to Oil Change Indicator SSchedule for the recommenintervals.

1 ADD Range2 Full Mark3 SAFE Range

Engine Oil SelectionFor best performance and maximum protection under all

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types of operating conditions, the manufacturer onlyrecommends engine oils that are API CJ-4 certified andmeet the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC. UseMOPAR or an equivalent oil meeting Chrysler MaterialStandard MS-10902. Products meeting Cummins CES20081 may also be used. The identification of theseengine oils are typically located on the back of the oilcontainer.

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification Symbol

This symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the American Petro-

leum Institute (API). The manufac-turer only recommends API Certifiedengine oils.

damage. A maximum sulfated ais recommended for all oil used

The same oil change intervasynthetic oil as for petroleum ba

must meet the same performancleum oil.

CAUTIO

Do not use chemical flushes ichemicals can damage your enot covered by the New Vehi

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)Use SAE 15W-40 engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials

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Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category.

In ambient temperatures below 0F (-18C), SAE 5W-40synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Stan-dard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is

required.

CAUTION!

Failure to use SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil inambient temperatures below 0F (-18C) could resultin severe engine damage.

Engine oil not designated by the Chrysler or CumminsMaterial Standards and API CJ-4 should not be used, as

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engine and exhaust system durability may be compro-mised. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom-mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For infor-mation on engine oil filler cap location, refer to EngineCompartment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for furtherinformation.

Synthetic Engine OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changesare followed.

Materials Added to Engine Oil

The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes or

supplemental additives.

Engine Oil FilterRefer to Fluids, Lubricants, Maintaining Your Vehicle for

engine oil filter should be chachange.

Disposing Of Used Engine OCare should be taken in dispofluids from your vehicle. Useddiscarded, can present a probContact an authorized dealer, smental agency for advice on

where used fluids and filters cayour area.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter

CAUTION!

The SERVICE AIR FILTER meperiodically. This is because eng

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CAUTION!

All air entering the engine intake must be filtered.The abrasive particles in unfiltered air will causerapid wear to engine components.

The condition of the air cleaner filter is monitored by theEngine Control Module. The SERVICE AIR FILTERmessage will display in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-tion Center (EVIC) when service is required. Refer toElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Un-derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa-tion.

Do not remove the top of the air filter housing toinspect the filter element on your diesel engine undernormal operating conditions.

change based on driving conditimore restrictive and air flow reSERVICE AIR FILTER messamessage may not be displayed iif the same conditions are not mshould be replaced within 250 first time this message is dispengine operation during all dri

CAUTIO

Driving with a restricted air damage. Driving in dusty env

periods will lead to rapid air should be taken as soon aFILTER message is displaye

If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine powerwhen being driven in heavy snow, rain or when plowing

d th SERVICE AIR FILTER i h

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snow, and the SERVICE AIR FILTER message is show-ing a plugged filter, then visually inspect the air filter forsnow/ice build up or extreme water saturation. If the airfilter is not damaged, remove all snow/ice and reinstallair filter. If the air filter is damaged, replace filter element.

NOTE: The air filter housing contains a Mass Air Flowsensor. This sensor is critical to proper engine operationand component longevity. Any damage or modificationto this sensor could result in major engine and/orexhaust aftertreatment damage. This includes the use ofnon-approved air filters. Use only MOPAR approved airfilters or equivalent.

A visual inspection of the air cleaner filter element isnever recommended under normal circumstances. Abadly restricted element may appear clean while a soiledelement may be quite effective in filtering particles

CAUTIO

Many aftermarket performancnot adequately filter the air e

of such filters can severely da

Draining Fuel/Water SeparatThe fuel filter and water separatthe drivers side of the enginewater drain valve is from unde

CAUTIO

Do not drain the fuel/watethe engine is running.

Diesel fuel will damage blDrain the filter into an app

If water is detected in the water separator while theengine is running, or while the ignition switch is in theON position the Water In Fuel Indicator Light will

Upon proper draining of the waWater In Fuel Indicator Lightfor approximately 10 seconds

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ON position, the Water In Fuel Indicator Light willilluminate and an audible chime will be heard five times.At this point you should stop the engine and drain thewater from the separator.

CAUTION!

If the Water In Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DONOT START the engine before you drain water fromthe fuel filter to avoid engine damage.

If the Water In Fuel Indicator Light comes on and asingle chime is heard while you are driving, or with the

ignition switch in the ON position, there may be aproblem with your water separator wiring or sensor. Seeyour authorized dealer for service.

for approximately 10 seconds. while the engine was running, cator Light may remain on minutes.

NOTE: Care should be taken infrom your vehicle. Used fluidcarded, can present a problem ttact an authorized dealer, servicagency for advice on recycling used fluids and filters can be your area.

Drain the fuel/water separator

Fuel Indicator Light is ON. Wishutdown, turn the drain valve filter) counterclockwise 1/4 turnto the ON position, and allow a

drain. Leave the drain valve open until all water andcontaminants have been removed. When clean fuel isvisible close the drain valve by turning it clockwise and



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visible, close the drain valve by turning it clockwise, andturn the ignition switch to OFF.

NOTE: The fuel/water separator drain valve is locatedon the bottom of the fuel filter housing.

If more than a couple ounces/milliliters of fuel have beendrained, refer to Maintenance Procedures/Priming IfThe Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel in Maintaining YourVehicle for further information.

Fuel Filter Replacement

NOTE: Using a fuel filter that does not meet themanufacturers filtration and water separating require-

ments can severely impact fuel system life and reliability.

CAUTIO

Diesel fuel will damage blDrain the filter into an app

1 Drain Valve

CAUTION! (Continued)

Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new

6. Remove the used filter cartriddispose of according to your lo

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t p t t t gfuel filter. There is a possibility debris could beintroduced into the fuel filter during this action. Itis best to install the filter dry and allow the in-tanklift pump to prime the fuel system.

1. Ensure engine is turned off.

2. Place drain pan under the fuel filter drain hose.

3. Open the water drain valve 1/4 turn counterclockwiseand completely drain fuel and water into the approvedcontainer.

4. Close the water drain valve.

5. Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench. Rotatecounterclockwise for removal. Remove used o-ring anddiscard it.

7. Wipe clean the sealing surfac

8. Install new o-ring back into housing and lubricate with clea

9. Remove new filter cartridginstall into housing.

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