Owner's Manual
Page 55
... (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status 2 3. Requested by law Data Parameters that May Be...
... (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status 2 3. Requested by law Data Parameters that May Be...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up in a rear...
... (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up in a rear...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
... VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator operation at the selected speed. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, or pressing the CANCEL button will operate at speeds greater than (refer to the table below for the...
... VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator operation at the selected speed. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, or pressing the CANCEL button will operate at speeds greater than (refer to the table below for the...
Owner's Manual
Page 224
...turned to the ON position and remains on for a period of the vehicle in this case, the light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is released, it may stay on . It also could cause damage to slip for a few seconds. If the light remains... and driveability. This light will illuminate if the brake fluid is dangerous. In this condition is low, especially when braking or accelerating hard. ABS Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System which causes the rear wheels to the engine control system. Prolonged driving with the MIL on ...
...turned to the ON position and remains on for a period of the vehicle in this case, the light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is released, it may stay on . It also could cause damage to slip for a few seconds. If the light remains... and driveability. This light will illuminate if the brake fluid is dangerous. In this condition is low, especially when braking or accelerating hard. ABS Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System which causes the rear wheels to the engine control system. Prolonged driving with the MIL on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 225
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 that the anti-lock portion of traction and remain illuminated until the brake pedal is pressed. 20. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required. 23. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This light shows ... by an authorized dealer. 22. The ABS light could also illuminate during loss of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required and you of a problem with the engine running . If the light remains lit with the Electronic Throttle Control system. Electronic Throttle Control...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 that the anti-lock portion of traction and remain illuminated until the brake pedal is pressed. 20. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required. 23. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This light shows ... by an authorized dealer. 22. The ABS light could also illuminate during loss of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required and you of a problem with the engine running . If the light remains lit with the Electronic Throttle Control system. Electronic Throttle Control...
Owner's Manual
Page 290
...-Slip Differential - If Equipped ...327 Parking Brake ...328 Brake System ...330 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...330 ▫ Brake Noise ...330 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...331 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...331 Power Steering ...333 Multi Displacement System (MDS) 5.7L Engine Only ...334 Tire Safety Information ...335...
...-Slip Differential - If Equipped ...327 Parking Brake ...328 Brake System ...330 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...330 ▫ Brake Noise ...330 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...331 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...331 Power Steering ...333 Multi Displacement System (MDS) 5.7L Engine Only ...334 Tire Safety Information ...335...
Owner's Manual
Page 294
The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of Park (P). OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. NOTE: This vehicle is turned. 294 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. It also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is equipped with engine off. Ignition Switch Positions ON This is the normal running position.
The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of Park (P). OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. NOTE: This vehicle is turned. 294 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. It also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is equipped with engine off. Ignition Switch Positions ON This is the normal running position.
Owner's Manual
Page 296
...equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Apply the brake before starting procedure. If the engine fails to the floor before shifting to the START position and release when the engine starts. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL or PARK... An alarm will protect the starter from overheating. Normal Starting of Park (P). The brake pedal must be operated for more than 15second intervals. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to start unless the...
...equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Apply the brake before starting procedure. If the engine fails to the floor before shifting to the START position and release when the engine starts. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL or PARK... An alarm will protect the starter from overheating. Normal Starting of Park (P). The brake pedal must be operated for more than 15second intervals. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to start unless the...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
...selector lever toward you when shifting into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. WARNING! STARTING AND OPERATING 299 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with... is illuminated for the parking brake. Never use Park position on the right side of park (P) position (Brake Interlock System). Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in a drive position! Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral...
...selector lever toward you when shifting into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. WARNING! STARTING AND OPERATING 299 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with... is illuminated for the parking brake. Never use Park position on the right side of park (P) position (Brake Interlock System). Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in a drive position! Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral...
Owner's Manual
Page 300
...someone or something. Check by trying to a complete stop. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Make sure it is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in P (Park). Your vehicle could lose ...control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Use this range only after the vehicle has come to move and injure you have set it is not completely in reverse....
...someone or something. Check by trying to a complete stop. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Make sure it is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in P (Park). Your vehicle could lose ...control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Use this range only after the vehicle has come to move and injure you have set it is not completely in reverse....
Owner's Manual
Page 301
... to Neutral when the vehicle is desirable. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. "1" First Use this position for engine braking at low speeds (20 mph [32 km/h] or less) when going downhill. The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more ...precise speed control is standing for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for prolonged periods with the transmission in Drive; 5 NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. STARTING...
... to Neutral when the vehicle is desirable. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. "1" First Use this position for engine braking at low speeds (20 mph [32 km/h] or less) when going downhill. The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more ...precise speed control is standing for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for prolonged periods with the transmission in Drive; 5 NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. STARTING...
Owner's Manual
Page 303
... improve performance and If the "TOW HAUL" or "O/D OFF" modes are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are performed (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic...
... improve performance and If the "TOW HAUL" or "O/D OFF" modes are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are performed (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
...depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on your vehicle. The clutch pedal must be engaged before shifting gears. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is due to the fluid partially ...draining from Park into Overdrive when cold. Manual Transmission NOTE: The parking brake should be fully depressed to start the vehicle. This may seem sluggish. This is not shifting into any other gear position. Truck models with...
...depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on your vehicle. The clutch pedal must be engaged before shifting gears. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is due to the fluid partially ...draining from Park into Overdrive when cold. Manual Transmission NOTE: The parking brake should be fully depressed to start the vehicle. This may seem sluggish. This is not shifting into any other gear position. Truck models with...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is recommended. You should use first gear when starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. For improved clutch life, all six ... Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in mph (km//h) 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to Engine Model Axle Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Accel 2500/ 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) 3500 Cruise Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) NOTE: The parking brake should be fully depressed to 6th gear, do not skip a gear. 306 STARTING...
When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is recommended. You should use first gear when starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. For improved clutch life, all six ... Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in mph (km//h) 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to Engine Model Axle Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Accel 2500/ 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) 3500 Cruise Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) NOTE: The parking brake should be fully depressed to 6th gear, do not skip a gear. 306 STARTING...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
... Higher upshift speeds may be used as listed below. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in mph (km/h) Accel- 1 2 3 4 5 Engine Model Axle eration to to to to to a lower gear is recommended. 5 Move the shift lever from a high gear down to Rate 2 3 4 5 6 15 ... you desire to a complete stop . For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down into Reverse, come to resume speed. STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To shift into Reverse. Reverse has a "crash-through" lockout feature...
... Higher upshift speeds may be used as listed below. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in mph (km/h) Accel- 1 2 3 4 5 Engine Model Axle eration to to to to to a lower gear is recommended. 5 Move the shift lever from a high gear down to Rate 2 3 4 5 6 15 ... you desire to a complete stop . For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down into Reverse, come to resume speed. STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To shift into Reverse. Reverse has a "crash-through" lockout feature...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
... not equipped with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. STARTING AND OPERATING 309 When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. WARNING! Take care not to... allow the vehicle to move regardless of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. The transfer case is not in the vehicle. 5 The parking brake should always be experienced due to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
... not equipped with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. STARTING AND OPERATING 309 When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. WARNING! Take care not to... allow the vehicle to move regardless of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. The transfer case is not in the vehicle. 5 The parking brake should always be experienced due to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Owner's Manual
Page 379
... be selected when towing. NOTE: Using the "TOW HAUL" or "OD/OFF" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will also provide better engine braking.
... be selected when towing. NOTE: Using the "TOW HAUL" or "OD/OFF" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will also provide better engine braking.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 267
...climbing long grades, and for most city and highway driving. You could accelerate quickly forward or in heavy city traffic or on the brake pedal. The engine may be started in this range. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th or 5th (...72 km/h) in this range. 5 It is dangerous to Neutral when the vehicle is higher than idle speed. "R" Reverse Use this range for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. STARTING AND OPERATING 267 WARNING! Set the...
...climbing long grades, and for most city and highway driving. You could accelerate quickly forward or in heavy city traffic or on the brake pedal. The engine may be started in this range. "D" Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th or 5th (...72 km/h) in this range. 5 It is dangerous to Neutral when the vehicle is higher than idle speed. "R" Reverse Use this range for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. STARTING AND OPERATING 267 WARNING! Set the...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 268
... "2" Second or "1" First gear selections in high ambients as torque converter slip can impose significant additional heat load on an automatic transmission as a substitute for engine braking at low speeds 20 mph (32 km/h) or less when going downhill. WARNING! The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to guard against vehicle movement...
... "2" Second or "1" First gear selections in high ambients as torque converter slip can impose significant additional heat load on an automatic transmission as a substitute for engine braking at low speeds 20 mph (32 km/h) or less when going downhill. WARNING! The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to guard against vehicle movement...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 332
... away from heavy traffic. NOTE: Using the "TOW HAUL" or "OD/OFF" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will also provide better engine braking. Automatic Transmission The "D" range can be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of this range, the "TOW HAUL" or "OD...
... away from heavy traffic. NOTE: Using the "TOW HAUL" or "OD/OFF" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will also provide better engine braking. Automatic Transmission The "D" range can be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of this range, the "TOW HAUL" or "OD...