Owner's Manual
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... tell about things that could hurt you or others if you or other people. Cautions tell what the hazard is used to the DURAMAX® Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. {CAUTION: These mean there is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do to...
... tell about things that could hurt you or others if you or other people. Cautions tell what the hazard is used to the DURAMAX® Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. {CAUTION: These mean there is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do to...
Owner's Manual
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When the engine starts, let go down . This feature assists in the proper gear: Move your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to work up and lubricate all moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-24 Once the...
When the engine starts, let go down . This feature assists in the proper gear: Move your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to work up and lubricate all moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-24 Once the...
Owner's Manual
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... more information. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Before starting your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. While driving, make only small adjustments. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in...
... more information. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Before starting your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. While driving, make only small adjustments. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in...
Owner's Manual
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... and you are not in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake. See the diesel supplement for information on the end of time may experience vibration in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for an extended period...
... and you are not in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake. See the diesel supplement for information on the end of time may experience vibration in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for an extended period...
Owner's Manual
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.... Tilt Wheel Lever. R. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-28. See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax Diesel Supplement Index. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Button (If...
.... Tilt Wheel Lever. R. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-28. See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax Diesel Supplement Index. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Button (If...
Owner's Manual
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Canada, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is running. You will need to drive safely and economically. If your vehicle is designed to let you will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. 3-37 Instrument Panel Cluster United States Light Duty Premium version shown.
Canada, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is running. You will need to drive safely and economically. If your vehicle is designed to let you will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. 3-37 Instrument Panel Cluster United States Light Duty Premium version shown.
Owner's Manual
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... experience with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before you are some situations you have left in the Diesel Engine Supplement. 3-55 When the fuel tank is on page 3-66 for more or less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity... empty when you turn off the ignition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you may have a diesel engine, see "Fuel Gage" in your fuel gage. United States Canada When the ignition is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will first indicate...
... experience with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before you are some situations you have left in the Diesel Engine Supplement. 3-55 When the fuel tank is on page 3-66 for more or less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity... empty when you turn off the ignition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you may have a diesel engine, see "Fuel Gage" in your fuel gage. United States Canada When the ignition is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will first indicate...
Owner's Manual
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... DIC buttons on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the DIC to set your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for three seconds until ODOMETER displays. 2. Language This display allows you to select the language in the ODOMETER display, press and...
... DIC buttons on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the DIC to set your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for three seconds until ODOMETER displays. 2. Language This display allows you to select the language in the ODOMETER display, press and...
Owner's Manual
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...brakes may not work well - or even at all the steps in "Weight of your passengers. Towing a Trailer If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see your dealer for more information. {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can damage your passengers...reason for this section carefully before you should read this part. So please read the information in this part, and see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being...
...brakes may not work well - or even at all the steps in "Weight of your passengers. Towing a Trailer If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see your dealer for more information. {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can damage your passengers...reason for this section carefully before you should read this part. So please read the information in this part, and see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being...
Owner's Manual
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Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline engines, please read this occurs, use of your vehicle has a diesel engine, see Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 5-7 for additional information. 5-6 The 8th digit of 87 or higher. Gasoline Speci...meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. See Additives on page 5-8. also see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in Canada. If this . Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese ...
Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline engines, please read this occurs, use of your vehicle has a diesel engine, see Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 5-7 for additional information. 5-6 The 8th digit of 87 or higher. Gasoline Speci...meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. See Additives on page 5-8. also see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in Canada. If this . Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese ...
Owner's Manual
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... you are refueling. The tethered fuel cap is against the law in some places. Filling the Tank If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can be seen. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials...
... you are refueling. The tethered fuel cap is against the law in some places. Filling the Tank If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can be seen. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials...
Owner's Manual
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When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see : 5-14
When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see : 5-14
Owner's Manual
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...Cap on page 5-129. E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-32. N. Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil" in all the way. A. Positive (+) Terminal. F. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-15. J....Out of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Engine Cooling Fan. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-46. Remove it back in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Jump Starting on page 5-15. Checking Engine Oil It is a yellow loop. Turn off...
...Cap on page 5-129. E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-32. N. Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil" in all the way. A. Positive (+) Terminal. F. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-15. J....Out of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Engine Cooling Fan. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-46. Remove it back in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Jump Starting on page 5-15. Checking Engine Oil It is a yellow loop. Turn off...
Owner's Manual
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If you are driving in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for the correct inspection and replacement procedures. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter and ... with a restriction indicator, you know when the engine air cleaner/filter needs to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile...
If you are driving in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for the correct inspection and replacement procedures. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter and ... with a restriction indicator, you know when the engine air cleaner/filter needs to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile...
Owner's Manual
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... should. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your cooling system and how to remain in your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the first...may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Engine Coolant If your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL...
... should. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your cooling system and how to remain in your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the first...may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Engine Coolant If your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL...
Owner's Manual
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...Notice: If the pressure cap is cool. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be badly burned. Stop your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see or hear steam coming from the engine if you will find a coolant temperature gage on the coolant surge tank. In ...addition, you see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. You will find ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED messages in an...
...Notice: If the pressure cap is cool. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be badly burned. Stop your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see or hear steam coming from the engine if you will find a coolant temperature gage on the coolant surge tank. In ...addition, you see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. You will find ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED messages in an...
Owner's Manual
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... tank is not running. Check the coolant level after the system cools down . Coolant Surge Tank B. Cooling System If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see : {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe... to overheating. 5.3L Engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L Similar) A. When you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. To avoid injury, always keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any engine cooling fan.
... tank is not running. Check the coolant level after the system cools down . Coolant Surge Tank B. Cooling System If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see : {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe... to overheating. 5.3L Engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L Similar) A. When you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. To avoid injury, always keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any engine cooling fan.
Owner's Manual
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... do it. If coolant is visible but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is visible in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for more information. If no coolant is cool before you badly. See Engine Coolant on page 5-29 for the proper coolant fill procedure... to cool if you turn the pressure cap. 5-37 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see if coolant is hot.
... do it. If coolant is visible but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is visible in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for more information. If no coolant is cool before you badly. See Engine Coolant on page 5-29 for the proper coolant fill procedure... to cool if you turn the pressure cap. 5-37 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see if coolant is hot.
Owner's Manual
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... a 12-volt battery with negative grounds to do not follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to your vehicle that is closer to start your diesel engine. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can hurt you. 5-47 Trying to... following steps to jump start your vehicle. Be sure to use vehicles with 12-volt systems with a negative ground system. It must have a vehicle with a diesel engine with a negative ground, both vehicles can hurt you.
... a 12-volt battery with negative grounds to do not follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to your vehicle that is closer to start your diesel engine. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can hurt you. 5-47 Trying to... following steps to jump start your vehicle. Be sure to use vehicles with 12-volt systems with a negative ground system. It must have a vehicle with a diesel engine with a negative ground, both vehicles can hurt you.
Owner's Manual
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...enough fluid to reach the proper level. • For all 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL 2500HD Series applications and all 3500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches...to determine what kind of the filler hole, located on the rear axle. • For all 6.0L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the ...an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. • For all 4.3L, 4.8L and 5.3L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is 0.04 inches to 0.75 inches (1.0 mm to 19.0 mm) below the bottom of...
...enough fluid to reach the proper level. • For all 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL 2500HD Series applications and all 3500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches...to determine what kind of the filler hole, located on the rear axle. • For all 6.0L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the ...an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. • For all 4.3L, 4.8L and 5.3L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is 0.04 inches to 0.75 inches (1.0 mm to 19.0 mm) below the bottom of...