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Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
Starting the Diesel Engine
Your diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline
engine.
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position — that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
(Pickup Models Only)
Move your shift lever to neutral and hold the clutch pedal
to the floor while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t
start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that’s
a safety feature.
Starting Your Engine
1. Turn your ignition key to RUN.
Observe the wait to start light. SeeWait to Start
Light on page 3-7. This light may not come on if
the engine is hot.
2. As soon as the wait to start light goes off,
immediately turn the ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Your engine has a fast warm-up glow plug system.
The wait to start light will illuminate for a much
shorter time than most diesel engines, due to the
rapid heating of the glow plug system.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
Notice:If the wait to start light stays on after
starting your vehicle, your vehicle may not run
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of
cranking, turn the ignition key to LOCK. Wait
one minute for the starter to cool, then try the
same steps again.
If you’re trying to start your engine after you’ve run
out of fuel, follow the steps inRunning Out of Fuel
on page 5-11.
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Be sure you are using the proper fuel for existing
weather conditions. SeeDiesel Fuel Requirements
and Fuel System on page 5-2.
If the engine starts, runs a short time, then stops, your
vehicle needs service.
{CAUTION:
Do not use gasoline or starting aids, such as
ether, in the air intake. They could damage
your engine. There could also be a re, which
could cause serious personal injury.
Elevated Idle/Exhaust Restrictor
The engine has a cold temperature high idle and exhaust
restrictor feature which elevates the engines idle speed
from 680 to 1200 rpms, and restricts the exhaust gas
flow, when outside temperatures are below 32°F (0°C),
and the engine coolant temperature is below 150°F
(65°C.) This feature enhances heater performance
by raising the engine coolant temperature faster.For pickup models, this feature can be turned off and
on using the DIC steering wheel control buttons. If your
vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering wheel
control buttons, do the following to turn on this feature:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the vehicle off.
2. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold
while quickly pressing the brake pedal three times
in less than eight seconds.
3. Release the accelerator pedal and start the engine.
When the engine is started, it will slowly ramp up to the
high idle speed after a delay of a few seconds up to
approximately two minutes. For this method to work
properly there must be no throttle or brake pedal faults.
The engine idle speed will return to normal once the
following conditions are met:•Once engine coolant temperature reaches
150°F (65°C).
•Air intake temperature reaches 32°F (0°C).
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Diesel fuel may foam when you fill your tank. This can
cause the automatic pump nozzle to shut off, even
though your tank is not full. If this happens, just wait for
the foaming to stop and then continue to fill your tank.
{CAUTION:
Heat coming from the engine may cause the fuel
to expand and force the fuel out of your tank. If
something ignites the fuel, a re could start and
people could be burned. To help avoid this, ll
your fuel tank only until the automatic nozzle
shuts off. Do not try to top it off.
What Fuel to Use in Canada
Canadian fuels are blended for seasonal changes. Diesel
Type “A” fuel is blended for better cold weather starting
(below 0°F or−18°C); however, you may notice some
power and fuel economy loss. If Type “A” fuel is used in
warmer temperatures, stalling and hard starting may
occur. Diesel Type “B” fuel is blended for temperatures
above 0°F (−18°C). The emission control system requires
the use of diesel fuel with low-sulfur (.05% by weight)
content. Both low- and higher-sulfur fuels will be available
in Canada. Only low-sulfur diesel fuels are available in
the United States. It is important that diesel-powered
trucks are refueled only with low-sulfur fuel. Use of
fuels with higher-sulfur content will affect the function
of the emission components and may cause reduced
performance, excessive smoke, and unpleasant odor.
At a minimum, the diesel fuel you use should meet
the latest version of specification CAN/CGSB-3.517
(Low Sulfur Diesel) in Canada. In addition, the Engine
Manufacturers Association (EMA) has identified
properties of an improved diesel fuel for better engine
performance and durability (FQP-1A). Diesel fuels
corresponding to the EMA description could provide
better starting, less noise, and better vehicle
performance. If there are questions about the
fuel you are using, contact your fuel supplier.
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Water In Fuel Light/Message Chart
(cont’d)
Problem Recommended Action
•Immediately after
refueling, large
amount of water
possibly pumped
into fuel tank.Fuel tank purging
required. See your
dealer for assistance.
Notice:If you drive when this warning indicator is
on, you can damage your fuel injection system and
your engine. If the indicator comes on right after you
refuel, it means water was pumped into your fuel
tank. Turn off your engine immediately. Then, have
the water drained at once.
Hard starting, hesitation or flat performance at high speed
or during hard acceleration may be an indication of
premature fuel filter plugging due to dirty or contaminated
fuel. The filter element may need to be changed if this
happens. SeeFuel Filter Replacement on page 5-12.To drain water, do the following:
1. Stop and park the vehicle in a safe place.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Place a fuel-resistant container under the fuel
filter(s). For pickup models, the filter drain valve
is located in the engine compartment, on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle, on the bottom of the
fuel filter. For van models, the filter drain valves for
the primary and secondary fuel filters are located in
the chassis (inside frame rail) compartment. They
are on the driver’s side of the vehicle, below the
fuel filters.
4. For pickup models,
open the drain valve
by turning it two to
three turns. When fuel
empties from the valve,
all the water has been
drained. Close the
valve hand tight. To
help remove all the
water, press the priming
pump several times.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
components in the engine compartment.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will
burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not
spill coolant on a hot engine or components in
the engine compartment.
When the coolant in the coolant surge tank is at the
COLD FILL mark, start your vehicle.1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about one full turn.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,
up to the FULL COLD mark. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-34
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start
the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine
cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower,
add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge
tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark.
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
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