Duramax Diesel Engine Service Manual

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2015
Duramax Diesel
22948873 A
Chevrolet/GMC Duramax Diesel Supplement (GMNA Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1)
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2015 Chevrolet/GMC Duramax Diesel Supplement M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Performance and Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Special Application
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . . 11-8
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-16 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-12
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . 9-11 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-43
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ii Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, model variants, country Canadian Vehicle Owners
slogans, vehicle model names, and specifications, features/applications
vehicle body designs appearing in that may not be available in your Propriétaires Canadiens
this manual including, but not limited region, or changes subsequent to A French language manual can be
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the printing of this owner manual. obtained from your dealer, at
GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC Refer to the purchase www.helminc.com, or from:
Truck Emblems, SILVERADO, documentation relating to your
SIERRA, DENALI, EXPRESS, On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
specific vehicle to confirm the ce guide en français auprès du
SAVANA, and Duramax are features.
trademarks and/or service marks of concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
General Motors LLC, its This manual contains information savant:
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. that pertains to the operation of your Helm, Incorporated
diesel engine. It also contains your Attention: Customer Service
For vehicles first sold in Canada, Diesel Maintenance Schedule. The
substitute the name “General 47911 Halyard Drive
sections in this manual correspond Plymouth, MI 48170
Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC to the sections in your owner
and Chevrolet Motor Division manual. This manual, along with
wherever it appears in this manual. your owner manual, will assist you
Using this Supplement
This manual describes features that in the proper use and maintenance This supplement contains
may or may not be on the vehicle of your vehicle. information specific to the unique
because of optional equipment that Keep this manual in the vehicle for components of the vehicle. It does
was not purchased on the vehicle, quick reference. not explain everything you need to
know about the vehicle. Read this
supplement along with the owner
manual to learn about the vehicle's
features and controls.
Litho in U.S.A.
©
Part No. 22948873 B-2 Second Printing 2014 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction iii
Index
A good place to look for what you
need is the Index in back of this
supplement. It is an alphabetical list
of what is in the supplement, and
the page number where you will
find it.
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iv Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief 1-1
In Brief Initial Drive For areas where ambient

temperatures are below −40°C
Information (−40°F), use synthetic transmission
fluid approved to Allison
Initial Drive Information
Transmission Transmission® specification
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
TES-295. See Recommended
Performance and Maintenance Cold Operation Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 1-2 When temperatures are very cold, and Automatic Transmission Fluid
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . 1-2 the transmission will prevent certain on page 10-9.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 operations to protect against Adaptive Shift Controls
damage. The information below
shows shift range availability based The shift quality of a new vehicle
on transmission oil temperature: may not be ideal because the
Adaptive Shift Control process may
. All shift ranges available not have determined the best
at −25°C (−13°F) or above. settings for a particular shift or
. 2 (Second) and 3 (Third) shift condition. Shift quality will improve
ranges only at −35°C (−31°F) to with continued driving.
−25°C (−13°F). Low Traction Mode
. 2 (Second) shift range only at Low Traction Mode aids in vehicle
−35°C (−31°F) or lower. acceleration on slippery road
Torque converter clutch operation surfaces such as ice or snow. By
will also be prevented when air or selecting 2 (Second) using Range
transmission oil temperatures are Selection Mode while at a stop, the
below certain levels. transmission will limit torque to the
drive wheels to prevent slippage.
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1-2 In Brief
Heater Performance Mode Performance and computer will initiate a cleaning

When cold weather conditions are action by warming the exhaust gas
detected, the transmission raises
Maintenance temperature. This feature has been
part throttle upshift points after the designed to operate automatically,
1 (First) to 2 (Second) upshift to Engine Oil Life System with limited operator involvement or
increase engine speed. This feature awareness.
The engine oil life system calculates
shortens engine and cab warm up engine oil life based on vehicle use Cleaning the DPF (Exhaust
times. and displays the CHANGE ENGINE Filter)
When the transmission is in this OIL SOON message when it is time
While the DPF cleaning is
mode, upshifts may be delayed. to change the engine oil and filter.
automatically controlled by the
This is normal and does not indicate The oil life system should be reset
engine computer, the vehicle will
an operational problem. to 100% only following an oil
need to operate continuously until
change. See “Engine Oil Life
Four-Wheel Drive the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER
System” in the owner manual.
KEEP DRIVING UNTIL MESSAGE
When operating in 4 ↓ IS CLEARED message is no longer
(Four-Wheel-Drive Low), there is a Diesel Particulate Filter displayed. Cleaning occurs most
very deep gear reduction. The The Duramax engine is equipped effectively above 48 km/h (30 mph).
resulting shifts will feel exaggerated. with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) If the vehicle is returned to idle
that, by design, will filter or trap during the cleaning process, the
particulates. The DPF is located driver may notice a slightly different
under the vehicle in the exhaust sound or a slightly elevated engine
system. idle speed. This is normal. No action
is required on the part of the driver
Depending on a number of factors during a regular DPF cleaning. See
monitored by the engine computer, Diesel Particulate Filter on
the DPF will need to be cleaned of page 9-11.
accumulated solids. When a
cleaning is needed, the engine
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In Brief 1-3
Special DPF Driver Messages See Diesel Particulate Filter on does not have the fuel properties
page 9-11 and Engine Power needed by the DPF-equipped
If the vehicle is used for numerous
Messages on page 5-13. Duramax diesel.
short trips or extended slow-speed
operation, the engine computer may Fuel In addition:
not be able to adequately heat up . Use the correct engine oil.
the exhaust system to clean the Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
DPF effectively. The engine Fuel (ULSD) . Do not add gasoline to
computer has been designed to Use ULSD only. The emission diesel fuel.
continuously monitor the condition control hardware used on the . Do not modify the induction or
of the DPF. When the engine vehicle may be damaged by using exhaust systems.
computer detects that the DPF is fuel with high sulfur levels. Use only
nearly full of particulates and that See Fuel for Diesel Engines on
fuel that is dispensed from pumps
the vehicle is not being operated in page 9-21 and Engine Oil on
bearing the ULSD label.
a manner that would allow effective page 10-6.
automatic DPF cleaning, the Driver Do Not Use Low Sulfur Diesel
Information Center will display the Fuel (LSD) Diesel Exhaust Fluid
message CLEANING EXHAUST Do not use fuel that is dispensed Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used
FILTER KEEP DRIVING UNTIL from pumps bearing the LSD label. with diesel engines to reduce the
MESSAGE IS CLEARED. amount of regulated emissions
Do Not Use Non-Highway Fuel
If the vehicle continues to be driven produced. The DEF system must be
in a manner that prevents effective Fuel labeled as off road or maintained for the vehicle to run
DPF cleaning, the DPF will become non-highway is typically very high in properly.
plugged with particulates. If this sulfur content and will damage the
occurs, the engine computer will emission control system.
turn on the service engine soon light Non-highway fuel is not intended for
in the instrument cluster and the use in on-highway vehicles and
DIC will display the message
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED.
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1-4 In Brief
Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid As the DEF tank becomes low on

DEF can be purchased at a fluid, warnings begin with
Chevrolet or GMC dealer. It can approximately 1600 km (1,000 mi) of
also be purchased at authorized remaining range. These warnings
vehicle and truck dealerships. will increase in intensity as the tank
Additionally, some diesel truck becomes empty. Once the tank is
fueling stations or retailers may empty, the vehicle speed will be
have DEF for purchase. For limited. If there is an issue with the
vehicles with an active OnStar® quality of the fluid or the exhaust
subscription, OnStar can help to fluid system, warnings will be
locate a DEF retailer. See displayed in the Driver Information
“Customer Assistance Offices” in Center (DIC). See Diesel Exhaust
the owner manual for phone Fluid on page 9-13.
numbers to assist you in contacting
a GM dealer. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8.
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Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Controls Engine Cooling System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-13
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-13
Indicators Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-13
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 5-7 Diesel Particulate Filter
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . 5-8 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Wait-to-Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-14
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Starting the Vehicle
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Power Take-Off Light . . . . . . . . 5-11 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-15
Information Displays Vehicle Personalization

Driver Information Vehicle Personalization (Truck
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Vehicle Personalization (Van
Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Instrument Cluster
English Base Level Pickup Shown, Metric Similar

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English Uplevel Pickup Shown, Metric Similar

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English Denali Pickup Shown, Metric Similar

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English Van Shown, Metric Similar

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See the owner manual for warning

lights and gauges not listed in this
supplement.
Fuel Gauge
English Pickup Models English Van Models

When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge shows approximately how
much fuel the vehicle has left in the
tank. The gauge will first indicate
Metric Pickup Models E (Empty) before the vehicle is out
of fuel, but the vehicle's fuel tank
should be filled soon.
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
Metric Van Models

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Listed are four situations customers Engine Oil Pressure

may experience with the fuel gauge:
Gauge
. At the gas station, the fuel pump
shuts off before the gauge reads
F (Full).
. It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the fuel gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge may have indicated the
tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than
half the tank's capacity to fill
English Pickup Models
the tank.
. The gauge moves a little while
turning a corner or speeding up. Metric Pickup Models
. The gauge does not go back to
E (Empty) when the ignition is
turned off.
None of these indicate a problem
with the fuel gauge.
For information on how to fill the fuel
tank, see Filling the Tank on
page 9-36.
Metric Van Models
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Caution (Continued)
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
low, have the vehicle serviced. A computer system called OBD II
Always follow the maintenance (On-Board Diagnostics-Second
schedule for changing engine oil. Generation) monitors the operation
of the vehicle to ensure emissions
The engine oil pressure gauge are at acceptable levels, helping to
reads in kPa (kilopascals) or psi maintain a clean environment. The
(pounds per square inch) when the malfunction indicator lamp comes
engine is running. Oil pressure may on when the vehicle is placed in
vary with engine speed, outside ON/RUN as a check to show it is
English Van Models temperature, and oil viscosity. working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
If readings are outside the normal “Ignition Positions” in the owner
{ Caution operating range, the low oil manual.
pressure message may display on
Lack of proper engine oil the Driver Information Center (DIC),
maintenance can damage the or for vehicles without DIC the oil
engine. Driving with the engine pressure light will come on. If the oil
oil low can also damage the pressure message or light comes
engine. The repairs would not be on, check the oil level immediately.
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the
Check the oil level as soon as oil pressure warning light on or an
possible. Add oil if required, but if ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL If the malfunction indicator lamp
message displayed. comes on while the engine is
the oil level is within the operating
running, this indicates that there is
range and the oil pressure is still
an OBD II problem and diagnosis
(Continued) and service might be required.
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This light may also come on when An emission system malfunction

the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) { Caution might be corrected by using good
management system is not working. quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid on Modifications made to the engine, the engine not to run as efficiently
page 9-13. transmission, exhaust, intake, as designed and may cause: stalling
or fuel system of the vehicle or after start-up, stalling when the
Malfunctions often are indicated by the replacement of the original
the system before any problem is vehicle is changed into gear,
tires with other than those of the misfiring, hesitation on acceleration,
apparent. Being aware of the light same Tire Performance Criteria
can prevent more serious damage or stumbling on acceleration. These
(TPC) can affect the vehicle's conditions might go away once the
to the vehicle. This system also
emission controls and can cause engine is warmed up. See Fuel for
assists the service technician in
correctly diagnosing any this light to come on. Diesel Engines on page 9-21.
malfunction. Modifications to these systems If this does not make the light turn
could lead to costly repairs not off, your dealer can check the
covered by the vehicle warranty.
{ Caution This could also result in a failure
vehicle. The dealer has the proper
test equipment and diagnostic tools
If the vehicle is continually driven to pass a required Emission to fix any mechanical or electrical
with this light on, the emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See problems that might have
controls might not work as well, Accessories and Modifications on developed.
the vehicle fuel economy might page 10-1.
Emissions Inspection and
not be as good, and the engine Maintenance Programs
might not run as smoothly. This When the light is on, an emission
could lead to costly repairs that control system malfunction has Depending on where you live, your
might not be covered by the been detected on the vehicle. vehicle may be required to
vehicle warranty. Diagnosis and service might be participate in an emission control
required. system inspection and maintenance
program. For the inspection, the
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. The OBD II (On-Board
emission system test equipment will
Diagnostics) system determines
Wait-to-Start Light
likely connect to the vehicle's Data
Link Connector (DLC). that critical emission control
systems have not been
completely diagnosed. The
vehicle would be considered not
ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has
recently been replaced or run
down. The diagnostic system is If the wait-to-start light comes on,
designed to evaluate critical the glow plug system is required
The DLC is under the instrument emission control systems during and operating. Wait until the light
panel to the left of the steering normal driving. This can take turns off before starting the engine.
wheel. See your dealer if assistance several days of routine driving. This light may not come on in warm
is needed. If this has been done and the temperatures.
The vehicle may not pass vehicle still does not pass the The fast warm-up glow plug system
inspection if: inspection for lack of OBD II makes the wait-to-start light stay on
system readiness, your dealer for a shorter amount of time than
. The malfunction indicator lamp is can prepare the vehicle for
on with the engine running, or if most diesel engines.
inspection.
the light does not come on when See Starting the Diesel Engine on
the ignition is turned to ON/RUN page 9-1.
while the engine is off. See your
dealer for assistance in verifying
proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Power Take-Off Light Information Displays

(DEF) Warning Light
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is in the instrument cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition
Non-Denali Pickups is on.
The vehicle may have a Power A Duramax diesel vehicle may have
This light, a Driver Information Take-Off (PTO) light. Under normal the following additional DIC menu
Center (DIC) message, and a chime operating conditions, the PTO light items.
come on when there is an issue with will remain on throughout the PTO
the Diesel Exhaust Fluid. EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
operating cycle. If all conditions
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages required to engage PTO have not The EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL will
on page 5-13 for information on the been met when enabling PTO, the be displayed as either OK, XX%,
specific message displaying with the PTO light will turn on, then turn off or LOW.
light. after one second. See Power When LOW appears on the display,
Take-Off (PTO) on page 9-43. add diesel exhaust fluid as soon as
If the DEF fluid level has not been
corrected, the light will continue to possible. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid
flash when the vehicle is started. on page 9-13.
The vehicle's speed may also be
limited.
Also see Diesel Exhaust Fluid on
page 9-13.
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FUEL FILTER LIFE REMAINING FUEL FILTER LIFE RESET Vehicle Messages
This display shows an estimate of You must reset the FUEL FILTER The Driver Information Center (DIC)
the fuel filter's remaining useful life. LIFE REMAINING display after each will display warning messages if a
If you see 90% FUEL FILTER LIFE fuel filter change. It will not reset problem is detected. Pressing the
REMAINING on the display, it itself. Also, be careful not to reset select button or the set/reset button
means 90% of the current fuel filter the FUEL FILTER LIFE REMAINING for vehicles with DIC buttons, or the
life remains. The fuel filter life display at any time other than when trip odometer reset stem for vehicles
system will alert you to change the the fuel filter has just been changed without DIC buttons, will
fuel filter on a schedule consistent because it cannot be reset acknowledge some current warning
with your driving conditions. accurately until the next fuel filter or service messages. Other
When the remaining fuel filter life is change. The fuel filter life will messages are more urgent and
low, the CHANGE FUEL FILTER change to 100% when the system cannot be cleared from the display
message will appear on the display. has been reset. To reset the system, until the issue is corrected.
Change the fuel filter as soon as press and hold the set/reset button,
or the trip odometer reset stem if The following are some additional
possible. messages that the Duramax diesel
there are no DIC buttons, for
two seconds while FUEL FILTER vehicle can display.
LIFE REMAINING is displayed on
the DIC. Engine Cooling System
Messages
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD
COOLANT
This message will appear on the
DIC if the engine coolant level is
low. Adding coolant to the coolant
recovery tank will clear the
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message. For pickups only, a reduction in performance and EXHAUST FLUID RANGE:
remember to check the coolant in acceleration. You should take the XXXX KM (MI)
both sides of the reservoir. See vehicle in for service.
“Engine Coolant” in the owner When the exhaust fluid is getting
low, the range will be displayed in
manual. Fuel System Messages either kilometers or miles. It is
CHANGE FUEL FILTER normal for the EXHAUST FLUID
Engine Oil Messages RANGE to vary based on vehicle
This message will appear on the and environmental driving
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL DIC for 10 seconds when a fuel filter conditions. When this message first
This message only displays when change is required. See Fuel Filter displays at approximately 1 600 km
the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN Replacement on page 9-33. (1,000 mi) of fluid range remaining,
and the oil level in the vehicle is low. the fluid is approximately 11 L
Check the oil level and correct it as WATER IN FUEL SERVICE
REQUIRED (3 gal) low.
necessary. You may need to let the
vehicle cool or warm up and cycle This message will come on to warn EXHAUST FLUID LOW SPEED
the ignition to be sure this message you if there is water in the diesel LIMITED SOON
clears. fuel system. For more information When the exhaust fluid range is less
This message clears itself after on how this message works, see than 120 km (75 mi) this message
10 seconds, until the next ignition Water in Fuel on page 9-28. will be displayed.
cycle. See Engine Oil on page 10-6.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
Engine Power Messages Messages REFILL NOW
For more information on these This message will be displayed
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED when the exhaust fluid is empty.
messages, see “Exhaust Fluid Low”
A computer monitors the operation This message may be accompanied
or “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” in
of the engine. If the ENGINE Diesel Exhaust Fluid on page 9-13. by other messages that provide
POWER IS REDUCED message more information.
comes on while driving, there will be
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EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY If the filter is not cleaned, the Starting the Vehicle
POOR SEE OWNERS malfunction indicator lamp will come
on and the ENGINE POWER IS
Messages
MANUAL NOW
REDUCED message will be ELEVATED IDLE OFF
This message displays when the displayed. Vehicle performance will
exhaust fluid is of poor quality or the be limited. See Diesel Particulate This message will appear when the
wrong fluid was added. This Filter on page 9-11. elevated idle/exhaust restrictor
message may be accompanied by feature has been turned off. See
other messages that provide more Service Vehicle Messages “Elevated Idle” under Starting the
information. Diesel Engine on page 9-1.
SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
ELEVATED IDLE ON
Diesel Particulate Filter SYSTEM SEE OWNERS
Messages MANUAL NOW This message will appear when the
elevated idle/exhaust restrictor
CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER This message displays when the feature has been turned on. See
exhaust fluid system needs service. “Elevated Idle” under Starting the
CONTINUE DRIVING (Uplevel
This message may be accompanied Diesel Engine on page 9-1.
Cluster) or DIESEL PARTIC by other messages that provide
FILTER IS FULL CONTINUE more information. See “Service FAST IDLE ON (Van Models)
DRIVING (Base Level Cluster) Exhaust Fluid System” in Diesel If your vehicle has this feature, this
This message will appear on the Exhaust Fluid on page 9-13. message displays when the fast idle
DIC when an exhaust particulate SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM feature is on. See “Fast Idle Control”
filter cleaning is required. To clean under Starting the Diesel Engine on
SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW
the filter, drive the vehicle above page 9-1.
50 km/h (30 mph) until the warning This message displays when the
message goes off. This will take emission system needs service.
about 30 minutes. Take the vehicle to your dealer. See
“Service Emission System” in Diesel
Exhaust Fluid on page 9-13.
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Vehicle Speed Messages vehicle speed will be limited to SPEED LIMITED TO 88 KM/H
88 km/h (55 mph) when the (55 MPH)
For more information on these countdown is over.
messages, see Diesel Exhaust Fluid This message will be displayed
on page 9-13. XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H along with other messages. These
(4 MPH) MAX SPEED messages include EXHAUST FLUID
XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED This message will be displayed FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE
along with other messages. These EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
This message will be displayed messages include EXHAUST FLUID
along with other messages. These EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST this message is displayed, the
messages include EXHAUST FLUID FLUID QUALITY POOR,
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST vehicle speed is being limited to
or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID 88 km/h (55 mph).
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE SYSTEM. The vehicle speed will be
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE limited to 7 km/h (4 mph) when the SPEED LIMITED TO
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. The countdown is over. 7 KM/H (4 MPH)
vehicle speed will be limited to
105 km/h (65 mph) when the SPEED LIMITED TO 105 KM/H This message will be displayed
countdown is over. (65 MPH) along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H This message will be displayed EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
(55 MPH) MAX SPEED along with other messages. These FLUID QUALITY POOR,
messages include EXHAUST FLUID or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
This message will be displayed EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
along with other messages. These SYSTEM. When this message is
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE displayed, the vehicle speed is
messages include EXHAUST FLUID EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST being limited to 7 km/h (4 mph).
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE this message is displayed, the
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE vehicle speed is being limited to
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. The 105 km/h (65 mph).
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TRANSITIONING TO XX KM/H Vehicle 3. Turn the MENU knob to scroll to

(XX MPH) MAX SPEED SETTINGS, then press the
Personalization MENU knob.
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These 4. Turn the MENU knob to scroll to
messages include EXHAUST FLUID Vehicle Personalization Vehicle, then press the
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST (Truck Models) MENU knob.
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE Use the audio system controls to 5. Turn the MENU knob to scroll to
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE access the personalization menus the desired menu, then press
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When for customizing vehicle features. the MENU knob.
this message is displayed, the end
of the countdown has been reached The following features may be Vehicle
and the vehicle speed is being available on some vehicles with a
Select and the following may
limited. diesel engine. See “Vehicle
display:
Personalization” in the owner
manual for additional vehicle . Climate and Air Quality
personalizations. . Power Take-Off (PTO)
System Controls
Climate and Air Quality
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
Select and the following may
without the engine running and
display:
place the vehicle in P (Park).
. Elevated Idle (If Equipped)
To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, turn the headlamps off. Elevated Idle (If Equipped)
2. Press the MENU knob on the This allows the feature to be turned
radio. on and off. See “Elevated Idle” in
Starting the Diesel Engine on
page 9-1.
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Select Off, or On. Turn the MENU knob to the desired PTO TAP STEP SPEED
setting. Press the MENU knob to This feature is available if the
Power Take-Off (PTO) select the desired setting. vehicle is configured for Stationary
There may be additional features Variable or Mobile PTO, and allows
PTO SET 1 SPEED
that can be customized for the the selection of the PTO tap step
Power Take-Off (PTO). See Power This feature is available if the speed.
Take-Off (PTO) on page 9-43. See vehicle is configured for Stationary
your dealer to enable these Preset PTO, and allows the Turn the MENU knob to the desired
features. selection of the PTO 1 set speed. PTO Tap Step Speed setting. Press
the MENU knob to select the
Feature Settings Menu Items Turn the MENU knob to the desired desired setting.
PTO Standby Set 1 setting. Press
Press the MENU knob to select the the MENU knob to select the PTO SHUTDOWN TIME
desired setting. desired setting. This feature is available if the
. Standby Speed vehicle is configured for Stationary
PTO SET 2 SPEED
. Set 1 Speed Preset or Stationary Variable PTO,
This feature is available if the and allows the selection of the PTO
. Set 2 Speed vehicle is configured for Stationary shutdown time.
. Tap Step Speed Preset PTO, and allows the
selection of the PTO 2 set speed. Turn the MENU knob to the desired
. Shutdown Time PTO Shutdown Time setting. Press
Turn the MENU knob to the desired the MENU knob to select the
Turn the MENU knob to scroll to PTO Standby Set 2 setting. Press
one of the following menu desired setting.
the MENU knob to select the
selections: desired setting.
PTO STANDBY SPEED
This feature allows for modifying the
PTO Standby Speed.
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Vehicle Personalization Feature Settings Menu Items PTO SET 1 SPEED

(Van Models) PTO STANDBY SPEED This feature, available if the vehicle
is configured for Stationary Preset
Your Duramax diesel vehicle may This feature allows you to select the PTO, allows you to select the PTO 1
have additional customizable PTO standby speed. set speed.
features for Power Take-Off (PTO).
Press the customization button until Press the customization button until
See Power Take-Off (PTO) on
the PTO STANDBY SPEED screen the PTO SET 1 SPEED screen
page 9-43. These features may
appears on the DIC display. Press appears on the DIC display. Press
need to be enabled by your dealer.
the set/reset button once to access the set/reset button once to access
Entering the Feature the settings for this feature. Then the settings for this feature. Then
Settings Menu press the customization button to press the customization button to
scroll through the following choices: scroll through the following choices:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
without the engine running and
. 800 RPM . 1000 RPM
place the vehicle in P (Park). . 900 RPM . 1200 RPM
To avoid excessive drain on the . 1000 RPM . 1400 RPM
battery, it is recommended that . 1100 RPM . 1600 RPM
the headlamps are turned off.
. 1200 RPM . 1800 RPM
2. Press the customization DIC
button on the instrument panel . 1300 RPM . 2000 RPM
to scroll through the available . 1400 RPM
customizable options.
. 2200 RPM
. 1500 RPM . 2400 RPM
. NO CHANGE . NO CHANGE
To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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. 3200 RPM . 250 RPM
reset button while the desired . NO CHANGE . 350 RPM
setting is displayed on the DIC. .
To select a setting, press the set/ NO CHANGE
PTO SET 2 SPEED reset button while the desired To select a setting, press the set/
This feature, available if the vehicle setting is displayed on the DIC. reset button while the desired
is configured for Stationary Preset PTO TAP STEP setting is displayed on the DIC.
PTO, allows you to select the PTO 2
set speed. This feature, available if the vehicle PTO SHUTDOWN TIME
is configured for Stationary Variable This feature, available if the vehicle
Press the customization button until or Mobile PTO, allows you to select
the PTO SET 2 SPEED screen is configured for Stationary Preset
the PTO tap step. or Stationary Variable PTO, allows
appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button once to access Press the customization button until you to select the PTO
the settings for this feature. Then the PTO TAP STEP screen appears shutdown time.
press the customization button to on the DIC display. Press the set/ Press the customization button until
scroll through the following choices: reset button once to access the the PTO SHUTDOWN TIME screen
settings for this feature. Then press appears on the DIC display. Press
. 1800 RPM the customization button to scroll the set/reset button once to access
. 2000 RPM through the following choices: the settings for this feature. Then
. 2200 RPM
. 25 RPM press the customization button to
. 75 RPM scroll through the following choices:
. 2400 RPM
. 100 RPM
. OFF
. 2600 RPM
. 150 RPM
. 20 MINUTES
. 2800 RPM
. 200 RPM
. 35 MINUTES
. 3000 RPM
. 50 MINUTES
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. 65 MINUTES
. 80 MINUTES
. 95 MINUTES
. 110 MINUTES
. NO CHANGE
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and Fuel

Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . 9-21
Starting and
Operating What Fuel to Use in Operating
The U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
What Fuel to Use in Canada Starting the Diesel
Starting and Operating and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . 9-27
Engine
Starting the Diesel Engine . . . . 9-1
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 The diesel engine starts differently
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Running Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-32 than a gasoline engine.
Fuel Operated Fuel Filter Replacement . . . . . 9-33
Heater (FOH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Filling a Portable Fuel
{ Caution
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
Diesel Particulate Filter Towing
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 travel, and is held in that position
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . 9-11 while starting the vehicle, damage
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Conversions and Add-Ons may occur to the hydraulic power
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Power Take-Off (PTO) . . . . . . . 9-43 steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
Brakes
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the engine
when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
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9-2 Driving and Operating
most diesel engines, due to the Cold Weather Starting (Diesel

{ Caution rapid heating of the glow plug Engine)
system.
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the Use the recommended engine oil
vehicle is moving. If you do, you when the outside temperature drops
could damage the transmission. { Caution below freezing. See Engine Oil on
Shift to P (Park) only when the page 10-6. When the outside
If the wait-to-start light stays on
vehicle is stopped. temperature drops below –18°C
after starting the vehicle, the
(0° F), use of the engine coolant
vehicle may not run properly. heater is recommended.
Starting the Engine Have the vehicle serviced
right away. If you experience longer cranking
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. times, notice an unusual amount of
Observe the WAIT-TO-START exhaust smoke, or are at higher
3. If the engine does not start after elevations (over 2 135 m or 7,000 ft),
light. See Wait-to-Start Light on
15 seconds of cranking, turn the you may use the engine coolant
page 5-10. This light may not
ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. heater. See Engine Heater on
come on if the engine is warm.
Wait one minute for the cranking page 9-9.
2. If the WAIT-TO-START light is motor to cool, then try the same
illuminated, wait until this light steps again. See Fuel for Diesel Engines on
goes off to. Then turn the page 9-21 for information on what
If you are trying to start the engine fuel to use in cold weather.
ignition key to START. When the
after you have run out of fuel, follow
engine starts, let go of the key.
the steps in Running Out of Fuel on
The engine has a fast warm-up page 9-32.
glow plug system. The
When the engine is cold, let it run
wait-to-start light will illuminate
for a few minutes before driving.
for a much shorter time than
This lets oil pressure build up. The
engine will sound louder when it
is cold.
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If the Diesel Engine Will Not Check that the correct engine oil Engine Idle Variations
Start has been used and changed at
Under certain conditions the engine
appropriate intervals. If the wrong oil
If you have run out of fuel, see idle speed can vary or be elevated.
is used, the engine may be harder
Running Out of Fuel on page 9-32. Change in idle speed is normal and
to start.
does not indicate a problem. Normal
If the vehicle is not out of fuel, and Be sure you are using the proper conditions that can raise idle speed
the engine will not start: fuel for existing weather conditions. are low voltage, DPF regeneration,
Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. See Fuel for Diesel Engines on air conditioning compressor loads,
After the WAIT-TO-START light page 9-21. and engine warmup. These speeds
goes off, turn the ignition key to If the engine starts, runs a short can range from approximately 600
START. time, then stops, the vehicle needs to 1000 rpm.
If the light does not go off, wait a service. Elevated Idle
few seconds, then try starting the
The engine has a cold temperature
engine again. See your dealer as
soon as you can for a starting
{ Warning high idle feature which elevates the
system check. Do not use gasoline or starting engine idle speed from base idle to
aids, such as ether, in the air 1050 rpm for pickup models or
If the light comes on and then goes 1200 rpm for van models when
off and you know the batteries are intake. They could damage the
outside temperatures are below
charged, but the engine still will not engine, which may not be
0°C (32°F), and the engine coolant
start, the vehicle needs service. covered by the vehicle warranty.
temperature is below 65°C (150°F).
They could also cause a fire, This feature enhances heater
If the light does not come on when
which could cause serious performance by raising the engine
the engine is cold, the vehicle
personal injury. coolant temperature faster. For truck
needs service.
models, there may be two methods
If the batteries do not have enough of activating the elevated idle.
charge to start the engine, see
“Battery” in the owner manual.
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To turn this feature on or off: The engine idle speed will return to Fast Idle Control
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, normal once the following conditions
The vehicle may have this system
with the vehicle off. are met:
which can be used to increase the
2. Press the accelerator pedal to
. Engine coolant temperature engine idle speed.
the floor and hold while quickly reaches 65°C (150°F).
Fast Idle control will be enabled
pressing the brake pedal three . Air intake temperature reaches when the following conditions
times in less than eight seconds. 0°C (32°F). are met:
3. Release the accelerator pedal The high idle speed will be . The parking brake is set.
and start the engine. temporarily interrupted and the . The transmission is in P (Park)
If this method is not available, see engine speed will return to normal if
or N (Neutral).
the alternate method under Truck any of the following conditions
occur: . The vehicle speed is about
Models in Vehicle Personalization
0 km/h (0 mph).
(Truck Models) on page 5-16 or . The brake pedal is applied.
Vehicle Personalization (Van . The cruise control Set switch is
. The accelerator pedal is
Models) on page 5-18. pressed and released for Preset
pressed.
Fast Idle Speed (1200 rpm).
On van models, this feature can . The transmission is shifted out
also be turned on and off using the Fast Idle control will be disabled
of P (Park) or N (Neutral).
DIC buttons. when one or more of the following
. Vehicle speed is detected. conditions occur:
When the engine is started, it will
slowly ramp up to the high idle Once these inputs are removed, the . The cruise control Set switch is
speed after a delay of a few engine idle speed will slowly ramp pressed and released. See
seconds up to approximately back up to high idle after the normal “Cruise Control” in the owner
two minutes. For this method to delay, if the conditions for engine manual.
work properly there must be no coolant temperature and air intake . The cruise control Cancel switch
throttle or brake pedal faults. temperature are still met.
is pressed.
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. The brake pedal is pressed. When the winter cover is in use, the
. The transmission is shifted out Heater, Ventilation, and Air
of P (Park) or N (Neutral). Conditioning AUTO mode may not
function properly. Use the manual
. The parking brake is released. settings for comfort.
. The vehicle speed is not
0 km/h (0 mph). Usage Guidelines
On vans, when fast idle is active, a The winter cover should only be
FAST IDLE ON message will be used while operating the vehicle in
displayed in the DIC. See Starting extremely cold temperatures or in
the Vehicle Messages on heavy snow for extended periods. In
page 5-14. these temperatures, the vehicle
does not need a large amount of air . Do not cover the opening in the
to properly cool the engine. When
Winter Cover more airflow is required to cool the
front bumper.
If equipped, the winter cover can be vehicle, the winter cover should not . Do not modify the cover. The
used to enhance heater be used. The following usage winter cover does not cover
performance in extremely cold guidelines will allow adequate some sections of the front of the
conditions below −18°C (0°F). The airflow for proper radiator and air vehicle to provide enough
winter cover installs over the grille cooler performance: airflow.
and restricts airflow to the engine . Do not use the winter cover if . When the winter cover is used,
compartment. towing a trailer. The vehicle may the outside air temperature
For vehicles that did not come with overheat if the radiator is display may not function
a winter cover, a GM winter cover covered while towing. properly.
can be purchased. See your dealer . Do not use the winter cover if a
for additional information. snow plow is mounted on the
truck.
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. Keep the underside of the winter Installation (Chevrolet Pickup)
cover as clean as possible.
Remove monthly or as
necessary and clean away dust
and debris.
. Use only a mild soap to clean.
Do not use harsh soap, strong
detergents, or vinyl protectant/
sealant type products as they
may damage the special finish.
Allow the winter cover to dry
completely before reinstalling.
Installation Instructions
When first trying to fit the cover, it 1. The white label must be at the
may appear to be undersized but top and back of the cover.
will stretch during installation to
ensure a tight fit. The initial
installation of the cover is best
performed when the winter cover
is warm.
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Installation (GMC Pickup)
1. The white label must be at the

top and back of the cover.
2. Starting in the middle, attach 3. To remove, reverse the steps

fastening points as illustrated. listed previously.
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Installation (Van Models)

1. Open the hood and secure it
with the prop rod.
2. Starting in the middle, attach 3. To remove, reverse the steps

fastening points as illustrated. listed previously.
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4. Attach the metal hooks, one

each at the top corners.
5. To remove the winter cover,
reverse the steps listed
previously.
Engine Heater
The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine
warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below −18°C (0°F). The engine
coolant heater should be plugged in
at least four hours before starting.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The cord is
located in the engine
compartment, on the passenger
side of the vehicle, near the
battery.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
2. Hook the five J-clips to the 3. Hook the top center J-clip by the 110-volt AC outlet.
bottom edge of the grille. hood latch.
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hours. At temperatures below −29°C takes to warm the inside of the

{ Warning (−20°F), the coolant heater should vehicle in cold conditions below or
remain plugged in for at least eight equal to 4°C (39°F). The FOH is
Plugging the cord into an hours. It will not harm either the installed on the frame rail on the
ungrounded outlet could cause an coolant heater or the vehicle to driver side of the vehicle and uses
electrical shock. Also, the wrong leave the coolant heater plugged in diesel fuel to heat the engine
kind of extension cord could longer than the times stated. Be coolant, which warms up the
overheat and cause a fire. You sure to store the cord before starting passenger cabin air.
could be seriously injured. Plug the engine. See Fuel for Diesel The FOH will turn on if all of the
the cord into a properly grounded Engines on page 9-21 for following conditions exist:
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. information on what fuel to use in
If the cord will not reach, use a cold weather. . Outside air temperature is below
heavy-duty three-prong extension or equal to 4°C (39°F).
cord rated for at least 15 amps. Fuel Operated . Fuel level is greater or equal to
Heater (FOH) 12.5% of the total fuel tank
4. Before starting the engine, be volume.
sure to unplug and store the . The engine is running.
cord as it was before to keep it . Coolant temperature is less than
away from moving engine parts,
75°C (167°F).
and prevent damage.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on the
outside temperature. You may wish
to use the coolant heater to improve
ease of starting at temperatures
between −18°C (0°F) and −29°C If the vehicle includes an FOH, it will
(−20°F). Keep the coolant heater enhance heater performance and
plugged in for a minimum of four will reduce the amount of time it
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Parking over Things Diesel Particulate

That Burn
{ Caution
Filter Permanent damage can occur to
{ Warning The vehicle has a Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) as part of the exhaust
the DPF or related components if
the required Ultra Low Sulfur
Things that can burn could touch system to reduce vehicle emissions. Diesel (15 ppm sulfur maximum)
hot exhaust parts under the The DPF requires a unique exhaust or low ash CJ-4 engine oil is not
vehicle and ignite. Do not park tailpipe with an exhaust cooler. The used. This damage would not be
over papers, leaves, dry grass, exhaust cooler mixes air with the covered by the vehicle warranty.
or other things that can burn. exhaust to lower the temperature
before it leaves the tailpipe.
Under certain driving conditions,
The DPF, the tailpipe, or other
such as stop-and-go traffic, the filter
exhaust system components must
cannot clean itself. The CLEANING
not be altered. Inspect regularly and
EXHAUST FILTER KEEP DRIVING
clean any mud or dirt from the
UNTIL MESSAGE IS CLEARED
exhaust cooler, especially where the
message comes on when the DPF
exhaust cooler connects to the
is dirty and needs to perform a self
tailpipe and the openings where
cleaning.
fresh air enters the cooler.
For the filter to clean itself, the
The DPF will clean itself as part of
vehicle must be driven above
normal operation. Several factors
50 km/h (30 mph) until the
including fuel consumed, hours of
CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER
engine operation and miles driven
KEEP DRIVING UNTIL MESSAGE
are monitored by the Engine Control
IS CLEARED message goes off.
Module (ECM). The self-cleaning
This will take about 30 minutes.
occurs approximately once per tank
of fuel.
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See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on

{ Warning Caution (Continued) page 5-8 and Engine Power
Messages on page 5-13.
During DPF self cleaning or During extended idle operation,
during extended idling in P (Park), monitor the instrument panel Vehicles with DPF have specific fuel
the exhaust system and exhaust telltale lights and Driver and engine oil requirements. See
gases are very hot. Things that Information Center for messages What Fuel to Use in The U.S. on
burn could touch hot exhaust and take appropriate indicated page 9-21 or What Fuel to Use in
parts under the vehicle and ignite. action. Continued idling with the Canada and Mexico on page 9-26
and Engine Oil on page 10-6 for
You or others could be burned. warning light/message on could
more information on those
Do not park, or idle for an cause irreversible damage to the
requirements.
extended period of time, near or DPF requiring repair and possible
over papers, leaves, dry grass, replacement that might not be Extended idling in P (Park) can
or other things that can burn. covered by the vehicle warranty. cause exhaust parts and gases to
Keep the exhaust area clear of become very hot. Keep the exhaust
material that could ignite or burn. area clear of material that could
You will also notice a change in the ignite or burn. See Parking over
See Parking over Things That exhaust sound and engine idle Things That Burn on page 9-11.
Burn on page 9-11 for more speed. This is normal. See Vehicle
information. Messages on page 5-12. For vehicles with Power Take-Off
(PTO), monitor the instrument panel
If you continue to drive with the cluster for lights related to the DPF.
DPF warning message on and the
{ Caution exhaust filter is not cleaned as See Accessories and Modifications
on page 10-1 for important
required, the malfunction indicator
Extended idle should be avoided lamp and the ENGINE POWER IS information if you are considering
because the DPF system is not REDUCED message will come on adding accessories or modifying
capable of self cleaning at idle. and dealer service is necessary. the vehicle.
(Continued)
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid When adding DEF to an empty or
DEF can be purchased at a very low tank, always add at least
7.6 L (2 gal) of fluid to release the
{ Warning Chevrolet or GMC dealer. It can
also be purchased at authorized vehicle from speed limitation.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is vehicle and truck dealerships. Do not overfill the DEF tank. When
corrosive. Do not allow it to come Additionally, some diesel truck fluid reaches the top of the fill pipe,
in contact with your skin, eyes, fueling stations or retailers may stop filling. Do not top off the DEF
or the finished surfaces of the have DEF for purchase. For tank. When the EXHAUST FLUID
vehicle. If exposed, it may cause vehicles with an active OnStar RANGE XXXX KM (MI) message in
skin and eye irritation. Wear skin subscription, OnStar can help to the Driver Information Center (DIC)
locate a DEF retailer. See displays at approximately 1600 km
and eye protection when
“Customer Assistance Offices” in (1,000 mi) of fluid range remaining,
handling. Inhalation may cause
the owner manual for phone about 11 L (3 gal) of DEF have
irritation to the upper respiratory numbers to assist in contacting a been used.
tract. Store in a cool, GM dealer. See Recommended
well-ventilated area. For more If you spill DEF on the vehicle while
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8. filling the tank, rinse the area with
safety information, see the label
of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Filling the DEF Tank water and wipe the surface with a
container. damp cloth.
{ Caution
DEF is used with diesel engines to Use only exhaust fluid that is GM
reduce the amount of regulated approved, or fluid containing the
emissions produced. The fluid level API certified or ISO 22241 label.
in the DEF tank must be maintained
The use of other fluids could
for the vehicle to run correctly.
damage the system, requiring
The capacity of the DEF tank is
20.1 L (5.3 gal). costly repairs that will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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See “Exhaust Fluid Level” in Driver

Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-11.
To avoid vehicle speed limitations,
the DEF tank should be refilled at
the first opportunity after a low
warning indication. If DEF is added
before the EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW message
appears, it may take several km/mi
for the DIC message to update.
If the vehicle speed has been
DEF Fill - Vans DEF Fill - Pickups
limited and DEF has been added, it
For vans, the DEF fill is behind the For full-size pickups, the DEF fill is may take up to 30 seconds after
fuel fill door. The DEF cap is blue, under the hood, on the passenger engine start with the vehicle
and the diesel cap is green. side, at the back of the engine stopped for the EXHAUST FLUID
The fill tube location for chassis-cab compartment. The DEF cap is blue. EMPTY REFILL NOW message to
and cutaway vans finished by an clear. If the vehicle is driven prior to
Exhaust Fluid Low
upfitter will vary. Check the upfitter the DIC message clearing, the
manual. A full DEF tank will last for several vehicle speed will still be limited.
thousand kilometers (miles), If the DIC message clears while
depending on vehicle usage. As the driving, the speed limitation will be
exhaust fluid level drops, warnings removed gradually.
will automatically be displayed in the
DIC. Exhaust fluid level status is
available on the DIC under the
vehicle Information button.
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If DEF is added under freezing If these warnings are ignored and After the transition to 105 km/h
conditions, additional time may be the DEF tank becomes empty, the (65 mph) is complete, the DIC
required to remove speed limitations DIC message displays: message displays:
and may require less fluid to fill the . EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY . EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
DEF tank. REFILL NOW - 644 KM (400 MI) REFILL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
The following actions describe UNTIL 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) –
strategies required by the U.S. SPEED. 120 KM (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H
Environmental Protection Agency . For emergency vans with RPO (55 MPH) MAX SPEED.
(EPA) and the California Air YF2 or emergency pickups with . For emergency vans with RPO
Resource Board (CARB). The DEF RPO ANM, EXHAUST FLUID YF2 or emergency pickups with
messages relate to these strategies. EMPTY REFILL NOW - 998 KM RPO ANM, EXHAUST FLUID
The DIC message EXHAUST (620 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H EMPTY REFILL NOW - SPEED
FLUID RANGE: XXXX KM (MI) (65 MPH) MAX SPEED. LIMITED TO 105 KM/H
displays at approximately 1600 km The displayed mileage will decrease (65 MPH) – 933 KM (580 MI)
(1,000 mi) of fluid range remaining. as driving continues. A warning light UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX
This message appears again at also comes on. SPEED.
approximately 500 km (300 mi) of The displayed mileage will decrease
remaining range before the exhaust When the mileage countdown is
zero, the DIC message EXHAUST as driving continues. A warning light
fluid tank becomes empty. and a chime also come on.
FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW -
Below 500 km (300 mi) of range TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H When the mileage countdown is
remaining, these messages will (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. zero, the DIC message EXHAUST
appear every time the vehicle is A warning light and a chime also FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW -
started. come on. Vehicle speed will be TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H
reduced to a maximum speed limit (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
of 105 km/h (65 mph).
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A flashing warning light and a chime (4 MPH) displays. A flashing

. For emergency vans with RPO
also come on. Vehicle speed will be warning light and a chime also YF2 or emergency pickups with
reduced to a maximum speed limit come on. RPO ANM, EXHAUST FLUID
of 89 km/h (55 mph). QUALITY POOR - SEE
Add at least 7.6 L (2 gal) of fluid to OWNERS MANUAL NOW –
After the transition to 89 km/h release the vehicle from speed 998 KM (620 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/
(55 mph) is complete, the DIC limitation from a very low or empty H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED.
message EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY tank. The capacity of the DEF tank
REFILL NOW - SPEED LIMITED is 20.1 L (5.3 gal). The displayed mileage will decrease
TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM as driving continues. A warning light
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages also comes on. Adding fresh DEF to
(75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX on page 5-13, Diesel Exhaust Fluid
SPEED displays. The displayed the system may resolve the
(DEF) Warning Light on page 5-11, problem, depending on several
mileage will decrease as driving and Recommended Fluids and
continues. A flashing warning light factors. If the DIC message persists,
Lubricants on page 11-8. see your dealer or additional DIC
and a chime also come on.
Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor messages may display.
When the mileage countdown is
zero, the DIC message EXHAUST Use only exhaust fluid that is GM When the mileage countdown is
FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW - approved, or fluid containing the API zero, a DIC message EXHAUST
TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H certified or ISO 22241 label. FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE
(4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
All DEF has an expiration date. TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H
A flashing warning light and a chime If the system detects poor quality,
also come on. Vehicle speed will be (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
or contaminated or diluted DEF, the A warning light and a chime also
reduced to a maximum speed limit DIC message displays:
of 7 km/h (4 mph). come on. Vehicle speed will be
. EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY reduced to a maximum speed limit
After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph) POOR - SEE OWNERS of 105 km/h (65 mph).
is complete, the DIC message MANUAL NOW – 160 KM
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY REFILL (99 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H
NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 7 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED.
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After the transition to 105 km/h (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph)
(65 mph) is complete, the DIC A flashing warning light and a chime is complete, a DIC message
message displays: also come on. Vehicle speed will be EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR
. EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY reduced to a maximum speed limit - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
POOR - SEE OWNERS of 89 km/h (55 mph). SPEED LIMITED TO 7 KM/H
MANUAL NOW - SPEED After the transition to 89 km/h (4 MPH) displays. A flashing
LIMITED TO 105 KM/H (55 mph) is complete, a DIC warning light and a chime also
(65 MPH) – 120 KM (75 MI) message EXHAUST FLUID come on.
UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS Service Exhaust Fluid System
SPEED . MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM If a problem occurs with the DEF
. For emergency vans with RPO system, the DIC message displays:
YF2 or emergency pickups with (75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX
RPO ANM, EXHAUST FLUID SPEED displays. The displayed . SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
QUALITY POOR - SEE mileage will decrease as driving SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
OWNERS MANUAL NOW - continues. A flashing warning light MANUAL NOW – 160 KM
SPEED LIMITED TO 105 KM/H and a chime also come on. (99 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H
(65 MPH) – 933 KM (580 MI) When the mileage countdown is (65 MPH) MAX SPEED.
UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX zero, a DIC message EXHAUST . For emergency vans with RPO
SPEED . FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE YF2 or emergency pickups with
The displayed mileage will decrease OWNERS MANUAL NOW - RPO ANM, SERVICE EXHAUST
as driving continues. A warning light TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H FLUID SYSTEM - SEE
and a chime also come on. (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. OWNERS MANUAL NOW –
A flashing warning light and a chime 998 KM (620 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/
When the mileage countdown is also come on. Vehicle speed will be H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED.
zero, the DIC message EXHAUST reduced to a maximum speed limit
FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE The displayed mileage will decrease
of 7 km/h (4 mph). as driving continues. A warning light
OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H also comes on. In some cases this
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message will clear itself, indicating

. For emergency vans with RPO (75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX
that the DEF system was able to YF2 or emergency pickups with SPEED displays. The displayed
correct the condition. If the DIC RPO ANM, SERVICE EXHAUST mileage will decrease as driving
message persists, see your dealer FLUID SYSTEM - SEE continues. A flashing warning light
or additional DIC messages may OWNERS MANUAL NOW - and a chime also come on.
display. SPEED LIMITED TO 105 KM/H
(65 MPH) – 933 KM (580 MI) When the mileage countdown is
When the mileage countdown is UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX zero, the DIC message SERVICE
zero, the DIC message SERVICE SPEED. EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
OWNERS MANUAL NOW - The displayed mileage will decrease TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H
TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H as driving continues. A warning light (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. and a chime also come on. A flashing warning light and a chime
A warning light and a chime also When the mileage countdown is also come on. Vehicle speed will be
come on. Vehicle speed will be zero, the DIC message SERVICE reduced to a maximum speed limit
reduced to a maximum speed limit EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE of 7 km/h (4 mph).
of 105 km/h (65 mph). OWNERS MANUAL NOW - After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph)
After the transition to 105 km/h TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H is complete, the DIC message
(65 mph) is complete, a DIC (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
message displays: A flashing warning light and a chime SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
also come on. Vehicle speed will be MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
. SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID reduced down to a maximum speed
SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS TO 7 KM/H (4 MPH) displays.
limit of 89 km/h (55 mph). A flashing warning light and a chime
MANUAL NOW - SPEED
LIMITED TO 105 KM/H After the transition to 89 km/h also come on.
(65 MPH) – 120 KM (75 MI) (55 mph) is complete, the DIC
UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX message SERVICE EXHAUST
SPEED. FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM
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Service Emission System When the mileage countdown is When the mileage countdown is
These restrictions are not applicable zero, the DIC message SERVICE zero, the DIC message SERVICE
to emergency vans with RPO YF2 EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE
or emergency pickups with OWNERS MANUAL NOW - OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
RPO ANM. TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
If a problem occurs with the vehicle A chime also comes on. Vehicle A chime also comes on. Vehicle
emission system, the DIC message speed will be reduced to a speed will be reduced to a
SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM - maximum speed limit of 105 km/h maximum speed limit of 89 km/h
SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW – (65 mph). (55 mph).
282 KM (175 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. After the transition to 105 km/h After the transition to 89 km/h
The displayed mileage will decrease (65 mph) is complete, the DIC (55 mph) is complete, the DIC
as driving continues. In some cases message SERVICE EMISSION message SERVICE EMISSION
this message will clear itself, SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
indicating that the emission system MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
was able to correct the condition. TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) displays.
If the DIC message persists, see (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) A chime also comes on.
your dealer or additional DIC MAX SPEED displays. The
messages may display. displayed mileage will decrease as
driving continues. A chime also
comes on.
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Brakes A light in the switch will come on

when the exhaust brake is
vehicle speed when used with
cruise control. See “Cruise Control”
activated. in the owner manual.
Exhaust Brake
The Driver Information Center (DIC) Automatic downshifts will not occur
The heavy duty diesel pickups have displays the message EXHAUST if the vehicle is in Range Selection
an exhaust brake to enhance the BRAKE ON for approximately Mode. See “Manual Mode” in the
vehicle brake system, and reduce 10 seconds, then clears. owner manual.
brake lining wear.
To turn the brake off, press the The exhaust brake only activates
exhaust brake switch a second time. when the transmission torque
The DIC displays the message converter is locked. This can vary
EXHAUST BRAKE OFF for based on vehicle speed, gear, and
approximately 10 seconds, then load. The exhaust brake will be
clears. more active when in Tow/
Downshifts may be automatically Haul Mode.
selected to increase engine speed,
which increases the effectiveness of
the exhaust brake. The number of
downshifts selected is determined
by the length of time the brakes are
applied, and the rate the vehicle is
slowing. The system delivers the
A switch is used to activate the
correct amount of braking to assist
system, and is located below the
in vehicle control. The heavier the
climate controls in the center of the
vehicle load, the more active the
vehicle instrument panel. The switch
engine exhaust brake will be. Use of
must be pressed at each vehicle
the exhaust brake will help maintain
start for the system to be active.
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Fuel Caution (Continued)

Some conditions, such as dirty fuel,
may decrease fuel filter life and a
CHANGE FUEL FILTER message
Fuel for Diesel Engines . Diesel fuel has been mixed may come on in the Driver
with engine oil, vegetable oil, Information Center (DIC).
This vehicle is approved to use or automatic transmission
diesel fuel with no more than fluid.
15 ppm sulfur content and biodiesel What Fuel to Use in
. Marine diesel fuel; fuel oils;
up to 20% by volume. Both diesel The U.S.
and biodiesel blends must meet all diesel fuels that are entirely
the requirements as defined in the or partially plant based, such Use only diesel fuel with ultra low
most current versions of the local as rape seed oil or bio-diesel; sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum).
fuel standards. Please see the Aquazole®; or similar Look for dispensers with this label.
recommended fuels for individual diesel-water emulsions
countries, as described in the are used.
following sections. . Diesel fuel or fuel additives
that are not recommended
{ Caution are used.
Engine damage may occur and

. Aftermarket diesel fuel
the damage would not be covered additives, particularly those
that contain alcohol or water
by the warranty if:
emulsifiers, are used. Consult
. Gasoline is added to the fuel your dealer before using a
tank. Gasoline should never fuel additive.
be added to the fuel tank.
(Continued)
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Use diesel fuel that meets ASTM however, it will reduce power and Biodiesel
specification D 975, Grades No. 2-D fuel economy. Avoid using No. 1-D
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel
or No. 1-D S15, also known as Ultra diesel fuel in warm or hot climates.
produced from vegetable oils or
Low Sulfur Diesel. Contact a fuel It can result in stalling, poor starting
animal fats that have been
suppler for any questions. when the engine is hot, and damage
chemically modified for normal
to the fuel injection system.
performance.
{ Caution The fuels industry usually will
automatically modify the fuel for the
Use of diesel fuel other than Ultra appropriate seasonal blend. If in { Caution
Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur doubt, please confirm with your
local fuel supplier. Do not use home-made biodiesel
maximum) will cause damage to
or home test kits because the
the exhaust after-treatment Premium Diesel Fuel quality cannot be verified by
system. This damage would not
Premium Diesel Fuel (FQP-1A) approved scientific methods. Do
be covered by the vehicle
corresponding to the Engine not use raw vegetable oil or other
warranty. Do not use marine,
Manufacturers Association (EMA) unmodified bio-oils, fats,
locomotive, or boiler distillate fuel
Recommended Guideline may or blends of vegetable oil with
since it may contain higher sulfur
provide less noise, better starting, diesel. They could damage the
levels. and better vehicle performance, but fuel system and engine, and
is not required. damages would not be covered
Diesel Fuel Grades by the vehicle warranty.
For best results use No. 2-D diesel
fuel year-round because it is
blended for seasonal temperature
differences, both above and below
freezing conditions. No. 1-D diesel
fuel can be used in very cold
temperatures (below -18°C or 0°F);
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Biodiesel blends Pumps dispensing more than

Use biodiesel blends that meet the 5% and up to 20% biodiesel are
ASTM specification D6751. required to be labeled with the
concentration of biodiesel. When
. Retail pumps dispensing blends refueling with a biodiesel blend
containing up to 5% biodiesel above B5, one of the following
(B5) are not required to be labels should appear on the
labeled with the concentration of dispenser:
biodiesel. Blends up to B5 must
meet ASTM D975 (Grades No.
2-D or No. 1-D S15 Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel).
{ Caution
Do not use blends containing
more than 20% biodiesel. Any
engine, fuel system, or exhaust
after-treatment system damage
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
. Blends containing more than 5%

and up to 20% biodiesel must
meet ASTM specification D7467
(Biodiesel blend, B6 - B20).
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Biodiesel quality can vary widely.

. Biodiesel fuel quality degrades . At temperatures below 32°F (0°
To reduce the risk of poor quality with time and exposure to high C), it is recommended to switch
fuel, purchase biodiesel blends temperature quicker than Ultra to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel
from a BQ-9000 certified Low Sulfur Diesel fuel. More with no biodiesel content, or to
marketer. See www.bq-9000.org frequent refueling provides the blends with biodiesel containing
for a list of certified marketers. best opportunity to have a less than 5% by volume. At
supply of fresh fuel. Storage at these extreme cold
As a renewable fuel, biodiesel hot ambient temperatures will temperatures, biodiesel blends
provides some environmental accelerate biodiesel higher than 5% by volume may
benefits. However, biodiesel has degradation. cause fuel filter plugging and
unique properties and needs to be system gelling, which can lead
handled differently than diesel fuel. Owners who use very little fuel,
or who have vehicles stored for to vehicle operability problems.
Its use presents additional risks and
may not be appropriate in all extended periods of time, should Fuels improperly blended for
situations. Certain vehicle operating avoid the use of biodiesel cold temperature operation may
modes increase these risks and blended fuels above 5% by result in restricted fuel filters and
should be avoided. Read further to volume. When vehicles are degraded vehicle performance.
determine if your driving habits are stored for longer than one The vehicle is equipped with a
compatible with the use of biodiesel. month, they should be run out of fuel heating system to provide a
biodiesel to below one-quarter level of protection against filter
tank, refueled with Ultra Low plugging from gelling or waxing
Sulfur Diesel fuel, and driven of conventional diesel fuel and
several miles before storage. biodiesel blends. If the operating
temperature is far below the
temperature at which gelling or
waxing of the fuel occurs the
system will not prevent all cases
of filter plugging.
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. Vehicles operated for extended Refueling Accidental Refueling with
periods of time on Ultra Low Gasoline
Sulfur Diesel fuel and then Diesel fuel can foam when filling the
switched to biodiesel blends tank. This can cause the automatic
may experience premature fuel pump nozzle to shut off, even if the { Caution
filter clogging and require more tank is not full. If this happens, wait
for the foaming to stop, and then fill If the vehicle is accidentally
frequent fuel filter service. refueled with gasoline, do not
the tank more slowly. See Filling the
With long-term use of Ultra Low Tank on page 9-36. continue driving the vehicle
Sulfur Diesel fuel, gum and except to get to a location where
varnish may be deposited within it can be stopped safely. Driving
the tank and fuel system. These { Warning the vehicle will damage the fuel
deposits, while not problematic Heat coming from the engine can system. Have the vehicle towed
with the use of Ultra Low Sulfur to a qualified technician to have
cause the fuel to expand and
Diesel fuel, may become the gasoline removed from the
force the fuel out of the tank.
loosened with a sudden switch tank, preferably until the fuel
to biodiesel blends and cause If something ignites the fuel, a fire
could start. To help avoid this, fill gauge reads near E (Empty).
fuel filter plugging. Refuel with Ultra Low Sulfur
the tank slowly and only until the
If the vehicle experiences a fuel nozzle shuts off. Do not top it off. Diesel fuel.
filter restriction, the on-board Clean up any spilled fuel.
monitoring system will alert the
driver that the fuel filter requires
service. The fuel filter, however,
will not prevent all damage
caused by poor quality biodiesel.
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What Fuel to Use in Diesel Fuel Types Biodiesel

Canada and Mexico Fuels are blended for seasonal Biodiesel is a renewable fuel
changes. Diesel Type A fuel is produced from vegetable oils or
Use only diesel fuel with ultra low blended to ensure vehicles operate animal fats that have been
sulfur content (15 ppm maximum). in extreme cold temperatures. This chemically modified for normal
What Fuel to Use in Canada fuel, however, may cause some engine performance.
power and fuel economy losses.
Use diesel fuel that meets CAN/
CGSB-3.517 specification in
Diesel Type B fuel is blended for
higher temperatures experienced
{ Caution
Canada. Contact a fuel supplier for during most of the year. Avoid using Do not use home-made biodiesel
questions about fuel. Diesel Type A fuel in warm or hot or home test kits because the
climates. Doing so can result in quality cannot be verified by
{ Caution stalling, poor starting when the approved scientific methods. Do
engine is hot, and damage to the not use raw vegetable oil or other
Use of diesel fuel other than Ultra fuel injection system.
Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur unmodified bio-oils, fats,
maximum) will cause damage to Premium Diesel Fuel or blends of vegetable oil with
the exhaust after-treatment If available, premium diesel fuel diesel. They could damage the
system. This damage would not (FQP-1A) corresponding to the fuel system and engine, and
be covered by the vehicle Engine Manufacturers Association damages would not be covered
warranty. Do not use marine, (EMA) Recommended Guideline by the vehicle warranty.
locomotive, or boiler distillate fuel could provide better starting and
since it may contain higher sulfur vehicle performance with less noise. Biodiesel blends
levels. Biodiesel blends that meet the CAN/
CGSB-3.522 specifications up to
20% (B20) can be used. Avoid the
use of biodiesel blends above 20%,
as they may damage the engine
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and fuel system. For detailed Accidental Refueling with

information on the use of biodiesel, Gasoline { Caution
see What Fuel to Use in The U.S.
Use of diesel fuel other than Ultra
on page 9-21. { Caution Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur
Refueling If the vehicle is accidentally maximum) will damage the
Diesel fuel can foam when filling the refueled with gasoline, do not exhaust after-treatment system.
tank. This can cause the automatic continue driving the vehicle This damage would not be
pump nozzle to shut off, even if the except to get to a location where covered by the vehicle warranty.
tank is not full. If this happens, wait it can be stopped safely. Driving
for the foaming to stop, and then fill the vehicle will damage the fuel
the tank more slowly. See Filling the
Cold Weather Operation
system. Have the vehicle towed
Tank on page 9-36. to a qualified technician to have In cold weather, the fuel filter may
the gasoline removed from the become clogged by wax naturally
{ Warning tank, preferably until the fuel present in the fuel. To unclog it,
move the vehicle to a warm garage
gauge reads near E (Empty).
Heat coming from the engine can area and allow the filter to warm up.
Refuel with Ultra Low Sulfur
cause the fuel to expand and The fuel filter may need to be
Diesel fuel. replaced. See Fuel Filter
force the fuel out of the tank.
If something ignites the fuel, a fire Replacement on page 9-33.
could start. To help avoid this, fill What Fuel to Use in Mexico At temperatures below 0°C (32°F), it
the tank slowly and only until the Use diesel fuel specification is recommended to avoid using
nozzle shuts off. Do not top it off. NOM-086 Pemex UBA, which meets biodiesel blends above (5% blend)
Clean up any spilled fuel. the Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel which may cause fuel filter plugging,
requirement of 15 ppm sulfur system gelling, and freezing that
maximum. This fuel is not available may affect vehicle starting.
in all regions of Mexico.
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It is recommended to use Ultra Low Water in Fuel Troubleshooting

Sulfur No. 1-D diesel fuel or a blend { Caution If the WATER IN FUEL SERVICE
of No. 1-D and No. 2-D diesel fuel to
Water in the diesel fuel can REQUIRED message comes on:
enhance vehicle operation in cold
weather at temperatures below (0°C corrode internal components of Recommended
(32F). Use of No. 1-D diesel fuel the fuel system and lead to Problem Action
may lower the fuel economy. severe damage. It can also
support fungus or bacteria Message The fuel filter is
displays but approximately
Water in Fuel growth, which can damage the
goes off during half full of water.
fuel system and fuel operated the ignition Drain the water
Improper fuel tank inspection or heater (FOH) (if equipped). Even
cleaning, or contaminated fuel from cycle. immediately.
with a diesel fuel biocide, the fuel See "Removing
suppliers, can cause water to be system may still need to be
pumped into the fuel tank along with Water from Fuel
cleaned. Your dealer can advise Filter" later in
the diesel fuel. If a WATER IN FUEL
of the appropriate solution. this section.
message displays, the water must
be drained immediately. If the fuel tank needs to be
purged to remove water, see your
{ Warning dealer or a qualified technician.
Improper purging can damage the
Diesel fuel containing water is still fuel system and block the FOH.
combustible. You or others could
be burned. If the fuel needs to be
drained, keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away from the
mixture.
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Problem
Recommended
Action Problem
Recommended
Action
{ Caution
Message Drain the fuel Immediately A large amount Driving with this message on can
displays and filter after refueling, of water is in the damage the fuel injection system
stays on. immediately. message fuel tank. Drain and the engine. If the message
If no water can displays and the fuel filter comes on right after a refuel,
be drained, and stays on. immediately. water was pumped into the fuel
the temperature If the message tank. Turn off the engine and
is below stays on, drain the water immediately.
freezing, then or comes back
water may be on again without
frozen in the refueling, fuel Removing Water from Fuel
filter. Move the tank purging is Filter
vehicle to a required. See To drain water:
warm location to your dealer.
thaw, then drain If the message 1. Turn the engine off and apply
the fuel. If still displays and the the parking brake.
no water drains, vehicle stalls or 2. Remove the fuel cap.
see your dealer. has rough
riding, do not
drive until the
water
contaminated
fuel is drained.
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3. Place a container under the filter 7. Start the engine and let it run for
drain valve. The filter drain valve a few minutes. During the
is on the bottom of the fuel filter. draining process, air may have
For pickup models, the filter entered the fuel system. If the
drain valve is on the passenger engine stalls, the fuel system
side of the engine compartment. may need to be primed. See
For van models, the filter drain “Fuel Priming” following.
valve is under the vehicle on the
driver side, inside the frame rail. Fuel Priming
4. For pickup models, open the For the fuel system to work properly,
drain valve by turning it two to the fuel lines must be full of fuel.
three turns. Pump the primer If air gets in, the fuel lines need to
Pickup until fuel empties from the valve be primed before operating the
and all of the water has been vehicle and the fuel operated
drained. Close the valve hand heater (FOH).
tight. If air is present, the following may
For van models, open the fuel have happened:
filter drain valve by turning it two . The vehicle ran out of fuel.
to three turns. Allow the filter to . The fuel filter was removed.
drain until all of the water has
been removed. Close the valve . The fuel lines were removed or
hand tight. disconnected.
5. Properly dispose of the water . The fuel filter water drain valve
contaminated fuel. was opened while the engine
was running.
Van 6. Install the fuel cap.
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. The FOH pump and FOH fuel
lines were removed or
disconnected.
The system is not harmed by air in
the fuel lines; however, the engine
and/or the FOH may not start until
the fuel system is primed and the air
is removed.
To Prime Pickup Models
The priming pump is part of the
engine fuel filter and will bring fuel
to the engine to eliminate air in the 5. Locate the fuel filter vent valve 6. Locate the fuel filter priming
fuel lines. To prime the engine: on top of the fuel filter housing. pump on top of the fuel filter
1. Correct any condition that Turn the valve screw housing. Push down and let it
caused the loss of prime. counterclockwise several full return up several times.
turns to open. 7. Continue priming the pump until
2. Check that the fuel filter is
installed and properly tightened, a small amount of fuel comes
and cool enough to touch. from the vent valve. This
indicates the filter is full of fuel
3. Check that the fuel lines are and the system should be
properly connected. primed.
4. Remove any dirt from the fuel 8. Close the vent valve. Clean any
filter head and vent valve. fuel off the fuel filter. Try to start
the engine. If the engine stalls,
operate the priming pump
several times in between starting
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attempts. Allow the engine to 5. Repeat the above steps until the Running Out of Fuel
idle for a few minutes after it engine starts.
starts. Check the filter for leaks. 6. If the engine starts, but does not
Pickup Models
To Prime Van Models run smoothly, increase the
There is an electric priming pump
engine speed slightly. { Warning
that will bring fuel to the engine and 7. If the engine starts and runs but Diesel fuel is combustible. It could
eliminate air in the fuel lines. stalls again, turn the ignition off start a fire if it gets on hot engine
To prime the engine: for 60 seconds. parts. You could be burned. Catch
1. Correct any condition that 8. When the engine starts, let it idle any fuel from the air bleed valve,
caused the loss of prime. for a few minutes and check the and wipe up any spilled fuel with
filter for any leaks. a cloth.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN for
30 seconds. Do not start the To Prime the Fuel Operated Heater
engine. The fuel pump will start (FOH) Fuel Lines (Van Models) If the engine has stalled due to
priming. See your dealer or qualified running out of fuel, try the following
3. Turn the ignition off, then back to technician if the FOH fuel lines need steps to restart it:
start, and crank the engine for to be primed. 1. If parked on a level surface, add
15 seconds. at least 7.6 L (2 gal) of fuel. Up
4. If the engine does not start, to 18.9 L (5 gal) may be needed
repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the if parked on a slope.
engine starts. 2. Follow the fuel priming
If the engine does not start after procedure earlier in this section
repeating Steps 2 and 3 three to prime the fuel filter.
times, turn the ignition key off for 3. Turn the ignition key to START
60 seconds. for 10 to 15 seconds at a time
until the engine starts. If the
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engine tries to run, but does not The fuel operated heater (FOH) 1. Drain any water from the filter.
run smoothly, increase the rpm stops automatically when the fuel See “Removing Water from Fuel”
slightly by using the accelerator tank volume is less than or equal to in Water in Fuel on page 9-28.
pedal. This will help force air 10% of the total tank. The FOH fuel Keep the engine off until the
through the system. lines will not need to be primed if procedure is completed.
4. Return to Step 2 if the engine the vehicle runs out of fuel.
2. Apply the parking brake.
stalls and will not restart.
Fuel Filter Replacement 3. Access the fuel filter through the
5. After a few attempts, if the passenger side wheel house
engine still does not start, see Pickup Models
opening. Remove only the
your dealer. necessary fasteners to allow the
Van Models { Warning rear of the wheel liner to be
lowered enough for fuel filter
If the engine has stalled due to Diesel fuel is flammable. It could access.
running out of fuel, try to restart it: start a fire if something ignites it,
1. If parked on a level surface, add and people could be burned. Do
at least 3.8 L (1 gal) of fuel. Up not let it get on hot engine parts,
to 18.9 L (5 gal) may be needed and keep matches or other
if parked on a slope. ignition sources away.
2. Follow the vehicle fuel system
priming procedure earlier in this The fuel filter is located in the
section to re-prime the system engine compartment on the
and restart the engine. passenger side of the vehicle.
If the check engine light comes on
due to running out of fuel, it may
take a few drive cycles to clear.
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4. Unplug the water sensor wire 8. Reinstall and tighten the filter
connected to the fuel filter and container and reconnect the { Warning
unscrew the filter element. water sensor wire to the filter.
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
5. Clean the fuel filter area on the 9. Reposition the wheel liner. start a fire if something ignites it,
engine before removing the 10. Install and tighten the and people could be burned. Do
fuel filter. fasteners. not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
{ Caution 11. Use the fuel filter priming
procedure earlier in this section ignition sources away.
Failure to cover the fuel filter with to prime the fuel filter.
a clean cloth to keep out debris 12. Start the engine and let it idle The fuel filter and fuel pump screen
when replacing may cause dirt to for five minutes. Check the fuel are on the driver side frame rail in
get into the engine. This could filter and air bleed valve for front of the fuel tank.
cause engine damage. Keep the leaks. The fuel pump screen should be
fuel filter covered with a clean 13. Reset the fuel filter monitor. inspected and cleaned if necessary
cloth when replacing. See Fuel System Messages on at each fuel filter inspection or
page 5-13. replacement.
6. Remove the filter element. The fuel level must be less than
Van Models
If there is any dirt on the filter three-quarters full.
sealing surface, clean it off. If the fuel operated heater (FOH) is
1. Drain any water from the filter.
Remove and reuse the water not working, the FOH line requires
See “Removing Water From
sensor float switch on the priming. See your dealer for service.
Fuel” in Water in Fuel on
bottom of the fuel filter. See Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) on
page 9-28.
page 9-10.
7. Install the new filter element. 2. Keep the engine off until the
procedure is completed.
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Fuel Filter 5. Reinstall and tighten the filter 3. Remove the filter element.
1. Apply the parking brake. cap and reconnect the water If there is any dirt on the filter
sensor wire to the filter. sealing surface, clean it off.
6. Follow the vehicle fuel system 4. Clean the fuel pump screen and
priming procedure earlier in this fuel pump screen bowl o-ring.
section to re-prime the system. 5. Inspect the screen and o-ring for
7. Start the engine and let it idle for damage. Replace as necessary.
five minutes. 6. Install the fuel pump screen and
Fuel Pump Screen o-ring.
1. Apply the parking brake. 7. Install the fuel pump
screen bowl.
8. Follow the vehicle fuel system
priming procedure earlier in this
section to re-prime the system.
2. Unplug the water sensor wire
connected to the fuel filter 9. Start the vehicle and let it idle for
(lowest wire) and unscrew the five minutes.
filter cap.
3. Remove the filter element.
If there is any dirt on the filter
sealing surface, clean it off.
4. Install the new filter element.
2. Unscrew the fuel pump

screen bowl.
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Filling the Tank Warning (Continued)

{ Warning . Keep children away from the
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn fuel pump and never let
violently and can cause injury or children pump fuel.
death. . Fuel can spray out if the fuel
. To help avoid injuries to you cap is opened too quickly.
and others, read and follow This spray can happen if the
all the instructions on the fuel tank is nearly full, and is
pump island. more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and
. Turn off the engine when Van Shown, Pickup Similar
wait for any hiss noise to stop
refueling. The green fuel cap is behind a
then unscrew the cap all
. Keep sparks, flames, and the way. hinged door on the driver side of the
smoking materials away vehicle. On van models, the blue
from fuel. diesel exhaust fluid cap is also
. Do not leave the fuel pump behind the fuel door. Do not remove
unattended. both caps at the same time.
. Do not reenter the vehicle For chassis-cab models, refuel the
while pumping fuel. front tank first, or in instances when
only a partial fuel fill is desired. An
(Continued) automatic transfer mechanism will
maintain approximately equal fuel
levels in both tanks, so no switching
is required by the operator.
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To remove the fuel cap, turn it Filling a Portable Fuel

slowly to the left (counterclockwise). { Caution Container
Be careful not to spill diesel fuel. Do If a new fuel cap is needed, be
not top off or overfill your tank, and
wait a few seconds after you have
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
{ Warning
finished pumping before you remove of fuel cap might not fit properly Filling a portable fuel container
the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted and could damage the fuel tank while it is in the vehicle can cause
surfaces as soon as possible. See and emissions system. fuel vapors that can ignite either
“Washing the Vehicle” in the owner
by static electricity or other
manual. When you put the fuel cap
means. You or others could be
back on, turn it to the right
badly burned and the vehicle
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking
sound. Make sure you fully install
{ Caution could be damaged. Always:
the cap. If your vehicle has been . Use approved fuel
accidentally filled with gasoline, containers.
{ Warning do not run the engine or severe . Remove the container from
engine damage can occur. the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
If a fire starts while you are Contact your dealer to have the bed before filling.
refueling, do not remove the fuel system flushed.
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
. Place the container on the
shutting off the pump or by ground.
notifying the station attendant. (Continued)
Leave the area immediately.
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Warning (Continued) Towing Use the following chart to determine

how much the vehicle can weigh,
based upon your vehicle model
Trailer Towing and options.
. Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container When towing at high elevation on
before dispensing fuel, and steep uphill grades, consider the
keep it in contact with the fill following:
opening until filling is Engine coolant at higher elevation
complete. will boil at a lower temperature than
. Fill the container no more at or near sea level. If the engine is
than 95% full to allow for turned off immediately after towing
expansion. at high elevation on steep uphill
grades, the vehicle may show signs
. Do not smoke, light matches, similar to engine overheating. To
or use lighters while avoid this, let the engine run while
pumping fuel. parked (preferably on level ground)
. Avoid using cell phones or with the transmission in P (Park)
other electronic devices. and the parking brake applied for at
least five minutes before turning the
engine off. If the overheat warning
comes on, see Engine Overheating
on page 10-23.
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Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.8 GCWR *

C-2500 Pickup Models – 2WD
Pickup Model Double Cab 3.73 7 983 kg (17,600 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Standard Box 1
Pickup Model Crew Cab Standard 3.73 7 893 kg (17,400 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
Pickup Model Regular Cab Long 3.73 8 119 kg (17,900 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
Pickup Model Double Cab Long 3.73 7 938 kg (17,500 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
Pickup Model Crew Cab Long 3.73 7 847 kg (17,300 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
K-2500 Pickup Models – 4WD
Pickup Model Double Cab 3.73 7 847 kg (17,300 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Standard Box 1
Pickup Model Crew Cab Standard 3.73 7 757 kg (17,100 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
Pickup Model Regular Cab Long 3.73 7 983 kg (17,600 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
Pickup Model Double Cab Long 3.73 7 802 kg (17,200 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 1
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Pickup Model Crew Cab Long 3.73 7 439 kg (16,400 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
Box 5
C-3500 Pickup Model Double Cab Long Box – 2WD
1
Single Rear Wheels 3.73 7 938 kg (17,500 lb) 11 113 kg (24,500 lb)
3
Dual Rear Wheels 3.73 10 433 kg (23,000 lb) 13 835 kg (30,500 lb)
C-3500 Pickup Model Crew Cab Standard Box – 2WD
1
C-3500 Pickup Model Crew Cab Long Box – 2WD
1
3
K-3500 Pickup Model Regular Cab – 4WD
1
2
K-3500 Pickup Model Double Cab Long Box – 4WD
1
4
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K-3500 Pickup Model Crew Cab Standard Box – 4WD
1
K-3500 Pickup Model Crew Cab Long Box – 4WD
6
7
C/K-3500 Chassis Cab – 2WD/4WD
9
All 3.73 13 835 kg (30,500 lb)
Van Models – 2WD
G2500 Cargo Van Short 3.54 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 711 kg (17,000 lb)
Wheelbase
G2500 Cargo Van Long 3.54 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 711 kg (17,000 lb)
Wheelbase
G3500 Cargo Van Short 3.54 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 711 kg (17,000 lb)
Wheelbase
G3500 Cargo Van Long 3.54 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 8 391 kg (18,500 lb)
Wheelbase
G3500 Passenger Van Short 3.54 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 711 kg (17,000 lb)
Wheelbase
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G3500 Passenger Van Long 3.54 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 711 kg (17,000 lb)
Wheelbase
9
G3500 Cutaway Van 159” 3.54 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
Wheelbase
9
G3500 Cutaway Van 139” 3.54 7 711 kg (17,000 lb)
Wheelbase
9
G3500 Cutaway Van 155” and 3.73 8 391 kg (18,5000 lb)
159” Wheelbase
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
1
Trailer rating limited to 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) with conventional hitch.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
For chassis cab and pickup box delete vehicles, choose an appropriate hitch and load the truck and trailer within
the limits of GCWR, GVWR, and RGAWR.
9
Maximum Trailer Weight cannot be provided because total vehicle weight is unknown.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the owner manual for kingpin weight and trailer tongue weight information.
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the factory preset. The remote

. The vehicle cannot be moving
Conversions and controls are disabled. This factory and the parking brake must
Add-Ons preset configuration can be be set.
programmed to enable the remote . The shift lever must be in
Power Take-Off (PTO) controls, and/or disable the in-cab P (Park).
PTO controls. See your dealer for
The PTO is an upfitter integrated more information.
. The brake pedal must not be
system that allows the user to pressed.
create an auxiliary power source for PTO Sub-Modes
For in-cab PTO operation:
running add-on equipment, such as The primary PTO modes have the
salt spreaders, snow plows, Press and release the PTO switch
following sub-modes:
winches, and lift buckets. The PTO located below the climate controls in
system controls engine speed to
. Engine speed control, PTO load the center of the vehicle instrument
values higher than normal base idle, relay engagement/ panel. The PTO indicator light, on
PTO load relay engagement, and disengagement the tachometer, will blink fast until
remote starting and shutdown of the . Remote engine start and the PTO load becomes engaged.
engine. shutdown (Stationary The indicator light will then be on
operation only) steady. The SET– and +RES cruise
Primary PTO Operating Modes control buttons can then be used to
PTO modes of operation include: PTO Engage/Disengage establish the desired PTO operating
Conditions speed.
. Preset PTO Mode (Stationary
operation only) Engage Conditions – For remote PTO operation:
. Stationary PTO Press and release the PTO remote
Variable PTO Mode (Stationary
and mobile operation) To engage stationary PTO arm switch, then within
operation, the following conditions five seconds, press and release the
The PTO stationary mode provides PTO remote engine start/shutdown
must be met:
both in-cab and remote controls. switch. The PTO remote set switch
The in-cab controls are enabled as . The engine must be running. can then be used to establish the
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desired PTO operating speed.

. The brake must be pressed and engage. The operator must take the
Additional information is available in then released. The brake must action indicated, then attempt to
the service manual for the correct then remain released. re-enable PTO.
wiring configuration and . Cruise control cannot be . PTO: SHIFT TO PARK OR
programming of the remote PTO enabled or active. NEUTRAL (Stationary only)
enable and set switches. These
switch connections are accessed
. Engine speed must be less than . PTO: SET PARK BRAKE
through the PTO upfitter connector, the maximum allowed PTO (Stationary only)
located on the chassis frame, engage speed of 1500 rpm. . PTO: PRESS & RELEASE
behind the vehicle compartment. . Press and release the PTO in BRAKE (Mobile only)
cab switch. The PTO indicator
Enabling Conditions – Mobile PTO . PTO: RELEASE BRAKE
light will blink fast until the PTO
To engage mobile PTO operation, load becomes engaged, at which . PTO: REDUCE VEHICLE
the following conditions must be met point the indicator light will be on SPEED
prior to turning on PTO: steady. The SET– and +RES . PTO: REDUCE ENGINE SPEED
. The engine must be running. cruise control buttons can then
be used to establish the desired . PTO: DISENGAGE CRUISE
. The vehicle speed must be less PTO operating speed. See CONTROL (Mobile only)
than the PTO top vehicle speed “Variable PTO Mode” and “PTO
limit. The default setting is In addition to these messages, the
Switch Operation” later in this PTO indicator light will indicate
94 km/h (58 mph). This limit can section.
be adjusted by a service when all conditions required to
technician. DIC WARNING MESSAGES engage PTO have not been met.
When enabling PTO, the indicator
. The shift lever may be in M1, M2 One or more of the following Driver light will turn on, then off after
or M3. When placed in M2 or Information Center (DIC) messages one second. Under normal
M3, the vehicle will upshift may appear if the PTO will not operating conditions, the PTO
according to engine RPM set indicator light will remain on
point and vehicle speed. throughout the PTO operating cycle.
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PTO Disengage Conditions disengaged and the engine is vehicle approaches the above
shut down simultaneously. operational limits. There are
To disengage the stationary or
(Stationary remote PTO only) some vehicle conditions, such
mobile PTO operation, do one of the
. From the remote PTO controls, as downhill acceleration, that
following:
press and release the remote may cause vehicle speed and/or
. Press the brake. PTO will engine speed limits to be
engine start/shutdown switch.
disengage immediately. The exceeded. Under these
PTO is disengaged and the
PTO indicator light will blink conditions, PTO is disengaged.
engine is shut down
slowly, indicating that the PTO
simultaneously. (Stationary The stationary PTO mode will also
set speed is stored in memory.
remote PTO only) disengage if any of the following
Pressing the +RES switch will
The mobile PTO mode will also conditions are detected by the
restore engine speed to the
disengage if the following conditions vehicle electronics:
stored PTO set speed. PTO can
also be programmed to are detected by the vehicle . Movement of the vehicle.
reengage at PTO standby speed electronics: . The parking brake is released.
upon releasing the brake pedal. . The PTO load becomes . The transmission is shifted from
. Press and release the PTO disengaged. (See service P (Park) or N (Neutral) to
in-cab switch. The engine speed manual.) D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
will return to normal engine idle. . Vehicle speed exceeds 94 km/h
The PTO indicator light will go
. The PTO load becomes
(58 mph). disengaged. (See service
off indicating the PTO load relay
has been disengaged and PTO
. Engine speed exceeds the manual.)
set speed has been cleared from maximum allowed PTO . Cruise control is enabled.
memory. operating speed of 3100 rpm
(factory setting 2100 rpm). Preset PTO Mode
. From the remote PTO controls,
Press and release the
. The PTO control system will Preset PTO can only be used when
emergency stop switch. PTO is attempt to limit accelerator pedal the vehicle is not moving. This
and PTO switch input as the mode provides both in-cab and
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remote controls. The in-cab controls service technician from base engine speed is 2100 rpm. This can be
are enabled as the factory preset. idle rpm to max PTO operation reprogrammed by a service
The remote controls are disabled. speed (3100 rpm). technician.
This factory preset configuration can . Speed 1: Pressing the −/SET
also be reprogrammed to enable the Variable PTO Mode
position of the PTO switch
remote controls, and disable the results in a preset speed of In this mode, the vehicle can be
in-cab PTO controls. See your 1200 rpm. programmed for stationary or mobile
dealer for more information. operation.
. Speed 2: Pressing the +/RES
For in-cab PTO mode, the engine position of the PTO switch The variable PTO mode controls
speed is initially set to a stand-by results in a preset speed of engine speed, and PTO load
engine speed (900 rpm) by pressing 1900 rpm. engagement is selected by either
the PTO in-cab switch. the PTO in-cab or remote switches.
Pressing and releasing the PTO Engine speed selection is variable
For remote PTO mode, with the in-cab switch will return the engine
engine off, press and release the between base engine idle speed
speed back to normal idle. The PTO and a maximum of 3100 rpm
PTO remote arm switch and within load relay is also disengaged. IN the
5 seconds press and release the (factory setting 2100 rpm).
remote mode, pressing and
PTO remote start/shutdown switch. releasing the PTO remote start/ In the mobile PTO mode, the
The engine speed is initially set to a shutdown switch will disengage the vehicle will operate at a vehicle
stand-by engine speed (900 rpm). load and shut down the engine. speed resulting from the current
The stand-by engine speed can be PTO engine speed request and
set to a higher speed by a service Maximum PTO Operating Speed: current transmission gear range
technician. To protect the PTO from selected.
over-speed, the PTO system will
Choose one of two factory presets disengage when the engine speed Vehicle speed stability is greatly
by pressing the SET– (speed 1) or exceeds 3100 rpm. The factory improved by operating the
+RES (speed 2) switches, or PTO preset maximum PTO operating transmission in manual mode
remote SET switch. Speed 1 and because upshifts are limited. Mobile
Speed 2 are programmable by a PTO is only available in M1, M2,
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and M3. This reduces the maximum adjustment must be between engine COAST: Press and hold the SET–
vehicle speed while allowing high base idle speed and 1500 rpm switch to reduce the rpm by 150 rpm
engine speed operation. (maximum PTO engage speed). per second until the desired engine
Press and release the in-cab switch. speed is reached or until the initial
PTO Switch Operation PTO standby speed is reached.
The engine speed will be reduced to
To engage PTO, press and release the base idle speed and the PTO RESUME: When a PTO set speed
the in-cab PTO switch or, press and load relay will be disengaged. In has been achieved, press and
release the remote PTO arm switch, remote mode, press and release the release the brake pedal. Engine
then within five seconds, press and PTO remote start/shutdown switch. speed will reduce to basic idle
release the PTO remote start/ speed. The PTO indicator light will
shutdown switch. The vehicle will PTO Operational Speed Control blink slowly indicating the previous
increase engine speed to a factory SET: Press and hold the PTO set speed has been retained in
preset engine speed (900 rpm). This accelerator to obtain the desired memory. Press and release the
PTO stand-by speed is not intended engine speed, then press and +RES switch to resume the previous
to be an operational PTO speed, but release the SET– switch. The PTO set speed.
allows the engagement of the PTO current engine speed will be
at lower initial start-up rpm to match TAP-UP: Press and release the
maintained. This action can be +RES switch to increase the engine
with the engagement of the PTO repeated as desired to a higher rpm
load relay. speed by increments of 100 rpm.
value. The PTO set speed cannot This increment can be adjusted by a
The initial stand-by speed can be exceed 3100 rpm. service technician.
adjusted by holding the accelerator TAP-DOWN: Press and release the
to the desired engine speed, then ACCEL: Press and hold the +RES
SET– switch to reduce the engine switch to increase the rpm by
pressing and releasing the in-cab speed by increments of 100 rpm.
PTO switch. The current engine 150 rpm per second until the desired
This increment can be adjusted by a engine speed is reached or until the
speed will become the new stand-by service technician.
speed. This adjustment can only be maximum allowable PTO set speed
done once at the initial engagement is reached.
of PTO. The initial stand-by speed
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Remote Engine Start Control

. The transmission shift lever must Remote Engine Shutdown
be in P (Park). Control
The vehicle’s PTO system allows .
the engine to be remotely started The vehicle hood must be The vehicle’s PTO system allows for
while operating in the stationary closed. remote engine shutdown while
PTO mode. The vehicle wiring Once the above conditions are met, operating in the stationary PTO
system provides for connections to continue the remote start by doing mode. This feature has the following
a remote start arming switch and the following steps using the remote functions:
remote engine start switch. These PTO controls: . Engine shutdown using the
connections are accessed through
1. Press and release the remote operator remote switch: The
the upfitter connector.
arm switch. vehicle wiring system provides
The remote start function is initiated remote engine shutdown switch
2. Within five seconds of releasing
by a sequence of switch actions, in connections, which are
the remote arm switch, press
addition to several vehicle accessed through the PTO
and hold the remote engine
conditions. The vehicle ignition key upfitter connector.
start/shutdown switch for about
can be in any position or removed
two seconds (horn will sound) . Timed auto-engine shutdown:
from the ignition. The following
until the engine starts. The PTO The timed auto-engine shutdown
conditions must be met before
system will raise engine rpm to feature provides the means to
attempting to remote start the
standby speed and engage the shut down the engine
engine:
PTO load. automatically after a predefined
. The vehicle must be configured time. PTO must be operational
for stationary PTO operation by for this function to be active.
a qualified dealer.
. The parking brake must be set.
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. Engine shutdown based on Prolonged or Extended PTO To prevent this from occurring,
critical engine conditions: The Operation frequently monitor the vehicle during
engine will be shut down when PTO operation. If the DIC message
PTO is operating if a critical While operating the vehicle in is displayed during PTO operation,
engine condition is detected by stationary PTO mode, the Diesel see Diesel Particulate Filter on
the vehicle system (i.e., low oil, Particulate Filter (DPF) will continue page 9-11 for information on how to
low oil pressure, hot engine, hot to filter the exhaust and accumulate clean or regenerate the DPF. Also
transmission, low fuel, diesel soot. The engine control system, see “Remote Engine Shutdown
particulate filter regeneration). depending on the speed and load Control” earlier in this section.
If PTO operation is continued being applied by the PTO, may not
when critical engine conditions be able to generate enough energy Factory Preset Parameters
are present, a horn chirp or adequate heat needed to clean or
The following table lists the factory
warning will occur after two to regenerate the DPF. Continued
preset parameters. These may be
five minutes. The engine will be operation under conditions that do
altered by the service technician to
shut down two minutes after the not allow effective regeneration or
configure the various PTO features.
horn warning. The operator can cleaning will eventually plug the
re-start the engine with the DPF and result in reduced power.
ignition key. The above horn The ENGINE POWER IS
warning and engine shutdown REDUCED Driver Information
will again occur if the critical Center (DIC) message and
engine condition is still present. malfunction indicator lamp will be
displayed, and dealer service will be
required to return the vehicle to
normal, full power operation.
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Programmable
Factory Setting Minimum Value Maximum Value
Parameters
PTO In-cab Control ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED
PTO Remote Control DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
Type of Set Switch MOMENTARY MOMENTARY LATCHING
Operation
Press ON Then Go To Set DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
1 Speed
Remote Engine Start DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
Remote Engine Shutdown DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
Load Feedback DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
Engage Relay DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
Keep Relay Engaged DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED
During Braking
Action After Brake Is RETURN TO BASE RETURN TO BASE RETURN TO
Released IDLE RPM IDLE RPM STANDBY RPM
Set Low Fuel Level for 15% 0 25%
Engine Shutdown
Engine Run Time While 420 min 0 minutes 58 hours
PTO is Active – Timer
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Programmable
Parameters
Max. PTO Engine Speed 2100 RPM 500 RPM 3100 RPM
Max. PTO Engage Speed 1500 RPM 0 RPM 1500 RPM
PTO Standby RPM 900 RPM 500 RPM Normal engine 1500 RPM
idle will override if higher
than Standby Speed
PTO Set Speed 1 1200 RPM 500 RPM PTO Set Speed 1 3100 RPM
cannot be set below PTO
Standby speed
PTO Set Speed 2 1900 RPM 500 RPM PTO Set Speed 2 3100 RPM
cannot be set below PTO
Standby speed
Tap Step 100 RPM 4 RPM 500 RPM
Ramp Rate 150 RPM 4 RPM 150 RPM
Maximum Vehicle Speed 94 km/h 30 km/h 94 km/h
Minimum Remote 5% 0% 50%
Potentiomete Threshold
Maximum Remote 95% 50% 100%
Potentiomete Threshold
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Programmable
Parameters
Remote Set Switch SET SPEED 1 STANDBY SPEED, SET SPEED 1, or SET SPEED 2
Transition to Low
Voltage (<1.66 V)
Remote Set Switch PTO STANDBY STANDBY SPEED, SET SPEED 1, or SET SPEED 2
Transition to Open State
(>1.66 V, <3.33 V)
Remote Set Switch SET SPEED 2 STANDBY SPEED, SET SPEED 1, or SET SPEED 2
Transition to High
Voltage (>3.33 V)
If the PTO factory preset See www.gmupfitter.com for more

parameters do not match the information on the installation of
settings described above, then they wiring and programming for PTO
may have already been altered in aftermarket equipment.
order to satisfy the requirements of
the installed PTO system and body
equipment.
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Vehicle Care General Information GM Accessories are designed to

complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle
General Information Modifications using genuine GM Accessories
Accessories and
installed by a dealer technician.
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle See the warranty manual.
Vehicle Checks can affect vehicle performance and
Engine Compartment safety, including such things as Aftermarket Engine
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 airbags, braking, stability, ride and Performance Enhancement
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 handling, emissions systems, Products and Modifications
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-9 aerodynamics, durability, and
Automatic Transmission Some aftermarket engine
electronic systems like antilock performance products and
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 brakes, traction control, and stability
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-15 modifications promise a way to
control. These accessories or increase the horsepower and torque
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 modifications could even cause
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 levels of the vehicle's powertrain.
malfunction or damage not covered You should be aware that these
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-23 by the vehicle warranty. products could have harmful effects
Damage to vehicle components on the performance and life of the
resulting from modifications or the engine, exhaust emission system,
installation or use of non-GM transmission, and drivetrain. The
certified parts, including control engines, transmissions, and
module or software modifications, is drivetrains have been designed and
not covered under the terms of the built to offer industry leading
vehicle warranty and may affect durability and performance in the
remaining warranty coverage for most demanding applications.
affected parts.
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Engine power enhancement

products may enable the engine to
operate at horsepower and torque
levels that could damage, create
failure, or reduce the life of the
engine, engine emission system,
transmission, and drivetrain.
Damage, failure, or reduced life of
the engine, transmission, emission
system, drivetrain, or other vehicle
components caused by aftermarket
engine performance enhancement
products or modifications might not
be covered under the vehicle
warranty.
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Vehicle Checks
Engine Compartment Overview
United States Pickup Models Shown, Canada Similar

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10-4 Vehicle Care
1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal

2. Battery
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
5. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Fill Tube
6. Engine Oil Dipstick
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap
8. Engine Fan (Out of View)
9. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir
12. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir
13. Auxiliary Battery
14. Underhood Fuse Block
15. Remote Negative (-) Terminal
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United States Van Models Shown, Canada Similar

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10-6 Vehicle Care
1. Battery Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil

2. Coolant Surge Tank and To ensure proper engine It is a good idea to check the engine
Pressure Cap performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
3. Automatic Transmission Dipstick attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the oil
Following these simple, but must be warm, at normal operating
4. Engine Oil Dipstick important steps will help protect temperature, and the vehicle must
5. Engine Fan (Out of View) your investment: be on level ground. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap . Always use engine oil approved Engine Compartment Overview on
7. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter to the proper specification and of page 10-3 for the location of the
the proper viscosity grade. See engine oil dipstick.
8. Air Cleaner/Filter Restriction “Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
Indicator in this section. Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
9. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir . Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the 1. Turn off the engine and allow at
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir
proper oil level. See “Checking least five minutes for the oil to
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil” and “When to Add drain back into the oil pan. With
Reservoir Engine Oil” in this section. a cool engine, allow 30 minutes.
Checking the oil level too soon
. Change the engine oil at the after engine shutoff will not
appropriate time. See “Engine provide an accurate oil level
Oil Life System” in the owner reading.
manual.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
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what kind of oil to use. For engine Be sure to add enough oil to put the
{ Warning oil crankcase capacity, see level somewhere in the proper
Capacities and Specifications on operating range. Push the dipstick
The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2. all the way back in when through.
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the Selecting the Right Engine Oil
dipstick handle. { Caution
Specification
Do not add too much oil. Oil
Oils designated as API CJ-4 are
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it levels above or below the
required for the vehicle. The CJ-4
with a clean paper towel or a acceptable operating range
designation can appear either alone
cloth, then push it back in all the shown on the dipstick are harmful or in combination with other
way. Remove it again, keeping to the engine. If you find that you American Petroleum Institute (API)
the tip down. have an oil level above the designations, such as API CJ-4/SL.
operating range, i.e., the engine These letters show API levels of
When to Add Engine Oil
has so much oil that the oil level quality.
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
If the oil is below the cross-hatched excess amount of oil.
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See See Engine Compartment Overview
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in on page 10-3 for the location of the
this section for an explanation of engine oil fill cap.
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{ Caution
Use only engine oils that have the
designation CJ-4 for the diesel
engine. Failure to use the
recommended oil can damage the
DPF and result in engine damage
not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Viscosity Grade
American Petroleum Institute (API) Use SAE 15W-40 viscosity grade
symbol engine oil.
This doughnut-shaped logo When it is very cold, below −18°C
(symbol) is used on most oil (0°F), use SAE 5W-40 to improve
containers to help you select the cold starting. These numbers on the
correct oil. It means that the oil has oil container show its viscosity,
been certified by the American or thickness.
Petroleum Institute.
When selecting an oil of the
Look for this on the oil container, appropriate viscosity grade, always
and use only those oils that display select an oil of the correct
this logo. specification. See “Specification”
earlier in this section.
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Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never And be sure to use the transmission
Oil Flushes dispose of oil by putting it in the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids
trash or pouring it on the ground, and Lubricants on page 11-8.
Do not add anything to the oil. The into sewers, or into streams or
recommended oils with the API bodies of water. Recycle it by taking How to Check
service symbol are all that is it to a place that collects used oil. Because this operation can be a
needed for good performance and
little difficult, the decision may be
engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System made to have this done at the
Engine oil system flushes are not dealer.
recommended and could cause The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use If the decision is made to perform
engine damage not covered by the
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE this operation, be sure to follow all
vehicle warranty.
OIL SOON message when it is time the instructions here, or a false
What to Do with Used Oil to change the engine oil and filter. reading on the dipstick could result.
The oil life system should be reset
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
to 100% only following an oil
change. See “Engine Oil Life
{ Caution
your skin and could even cause
System” in the owner manual. Too much or too little fluid can
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
damage the transmission. Too
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water, Automatic Transmission much can mean that some of the
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or Fluid fluid could come out and fall on
properly dispose of clothing or rags hot engine parts or exhaust
containing used engine oil. See the When to Check and Change system parts, starting a fire. Too
manufacturer's warnings about the (Pickup Models) little fluid could cause the
use and disposal of oil products. Change the fluid and filter at the transmission to overheat. Be sure
intervals listed. See Maintenance to get an accurate reading if
Used oil can be a threat to the
Schedule on page 11-3. checking the transmission fluid.
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
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Wait at least 30 minutes before

. Allow the engine to run at idle engine compartment. See
checking the transmission fluid level (500 – 800 rpm). Slowly release Engine Compartment Overview
if the vehicle has been driven: the brake pedal. on page 10-3 for location.
. When outside temperatures are Then, without shutting off the 2. Push it back in all the way, wait
above 32°C (90°F). engine, follow these steps: three seconds, and then pull it
. At high speed for quite a while. Cold Check Procedure back out again.
. In heavy traffic — especially in 3. Check the fluid level reading.
hot weather. Repeat the check procedure to
verify the reading.
. While pulling a trailer.
4. If the fluid level is within the
Checking the Fluid Level COLD band, the transmission
Prepare the vehicle as follows: may be operated until the fluid is
hot enough to perform a hot
. Park the vehicle on a level The purpose of the cold check is to check. If the fluid level is not
place. Keep the engine running. determine if the transmission has within the COLD band, add or
. With the parking brake applied, enough fluid to be operated safely drain fluid as necessary to bring
place the shift lever in P (Park). until a hot check can be made. The the level into the middle of the
fluid level rises as fluid temperature COLD band.
. With a foot on the brake pedal, increases. DO NOT fill above the
run the engine for at least COLD band if the transmission fluid 5. Perform a hot check at the first
one minute and shift to D is below normal operating opportunity after the normal
(Drive). Then shift to N (Neutral) temperatures. operating temperature of 71°C
and then R (Reverse) to fill the (160°F) to 93°C (200°F) is
hydraulic system. Then, put the 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it reached.
shift lever in P (Park). with a clean rag or paper towel.
The transmission dipstick is 6. If the fluid level is in the
located near the center of the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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Hot Check Procedure 6. If the fluid level is in the Add fluid only after checking the
The fluid must be hot to ensure an acceptable range, push the transmission fluid while it is hot.
accurate check. The fluid level rises dipstick back in all the way. A cold check is used only as a
as temperature increases. reference. If the fluid level is low,
Consistency of Readings add only enough of the proper fluid
1. Operate the transmission in D Always check the fluid level at least to bring the level up to the HOT area
(Drive) until the normal operating twice using the procedures for a hot check. It does not take
temperature of 71°C (160°F) to described previously. Consistency is much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L
93°C (200°F) is reached. important to maintaining proper fluid (1 pt). Do not overfill.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it level. If inconsistent readings
with a clean rag or paper towel. persist, check the transmission
breather to be sure it is clean and
{ Caution
3. Push it back in all the way, wait unclogged. If readings are still Use of the incorrect automatic
three seconds and then pull it inconsistent, contact the dealer. transmission fluid may damage
back out again. Repeat the
How to Add Fluid the vehicle, and the damage may
check procedure to verify the
not be covered by the vehicle
reading. In cold operation, Allison warranty. Always use the
4. Safe operating level is within the recommends using Synthetic automatic transmission fluid listed
HOT band on the dipstick. The Transmission Fluid approved to in Recommended Fluids and
width of the HOT band Allison Transmission specification Lubricants on page 11-8.
represents approximately 1.0 L TES-295 in areas where the
(1.06 qt) of fluid at normal minimum ambient temperatures are
operating temperature. below −40°C (−40°F). . After adding fluid, recheck the
fluid level as described under
5. If the fluid level is not within the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule “How to Check.”
HOT band, add or drain fluid as to determine what kind of
necessary to bring the fluid level transmission fluid to use. See . When the correct fluid level is
to within the HOT band. Recommended Fluids and obtained, push the dipstick back
Lubricants on page 11-8. in all the way.
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When to Check and Change than 10°C (50°F), drive the vehicle
(Van Models) Caution (Continued) until the engine temperature gauge
moves and then remains steady for
Change the fluid and filter at the hot engine parts or exhaust 10 minutes.
intervals listed. See Maintenance system parts, starting a fire. Too
Schedule on page 11-3. little fluid could cause the A cold check can be made after the
transmission to overheat. Be sure vehicle has been sitting for eight
Use the transmission fluid listed in hours or more with the engine off,
Recommended Fluids and to get an accurate reading if
checking the transmission fluid. but this is used only as a reference.
Lubricants on page 11-8. Let the engine run at idle for
How to Check five minutes if outside temperatures
Wait at least 30 minutes before are 10°C (50°F) or more. If it is
Because this operation can be a checking the transmission fluid level colder than 10°C (50°F), the engine
little difficult, the decision may be if the vehicle has been driven: may have to idle longer. Should the
made to have this done at the fluid level be low during this cold
dealership service department.
. When outside temperatures are
above 32° C (90°F). check, the fluid must be checked
If the decision is made to perform when hot before adding fluid.
this operation, be sure to follow all
. At high speed for quite a while. Checking the fluid hot will give you
the instructions here, or a false . In heavy traffic — especially in a more accurate reading of the fluid
reading on the dipstick could result. hot weather. level.
. While pulling a trailer. Checking the Fluid Level
{ Caution To get the right reading, the fluid Prepare the vehicle as follows:
Too much or too little fluid can should be at normal operating . Park the vehicle on a level
damage the transmission. Too temperature, which is 82°C to 93°C place. Keep the engine running.
much can mean that some of the (180°F to 200°F). Get the vehicle
warmed up by driving about 24 km
. With the parking brake applied,
fluid could come out and fall on place the shift lever in P (Park).
(15 mi) when outside temperatures
(Continued) are above 10°C (50°F). If it is colder
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. With a foot on the brake pedal, 2. Push it back in all the way, wait What Transmission Fluid
move the shift lever through three seconds, and then pull it to Use
each gear range, pausing for back out again.
about three seconds in each Cold Operation
range. Then, position the shift When temperatures are very cold,
lever in P (Park). the transmission will prevent certain
. Let the engine run at idle for operations to protect against
three minutes or more. damage. The information below
Then, without shutting off the shows shift range availability based
engine, follow these steps: on transmission oil temperatures:
Check both sides of the dipstick, . All shift ranges available at
and read the lower level. The −25°C (−13°F) or above.
fluid level must be in the COLD . 2 (Second) and 3 (Third) shift
area for a cold check or in the ranges only at −35°C (−31°F) to
HOT or cross-hatched area for a −25°C (−13°F).
hot check. Be sure to keep the
dipstick pointed down to get an . 2 (Second) shift range only at
accurate reading. −35°C (−31°F) or lower.
The transmission dipstick is located
near the center of the engine 3. If the fluid level is in the Torque converter clutch operation
compartment and will be labeled acceptable range, push the will also be prevented when air or
with the graphic shown. dipstick in all the way, then flip transmission oil temperatures are
the handle down to lock the below certain levels.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-3 for location. dipstick in place. Transmission shifting might be
firmer with a cold transmission. This
1. Flip the handle up and then pull
difference in shift quality is normal.
out the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean rag or paper towel.
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synthetic transmission fluid can

be used for all temperature { Caution
ranges.
Use of the incorrect automatic
How to Add Fluid transmission fluid may damage
See Maintenance Schedule on the vehicle, and the damage may
page 11-3 to determine what kind of not be covered by the vehicle
transmission fluid to use. See warranty. Always use the
Recommended Fluids and automatic transmission fluid listed
Lubricants on page 11-8. in Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-8.
Using a funnel, add fluid down the
transmission dipstick tube only after
1. For areas where ambient checking the transmission fluid . After adding fluid, recheck the
temperatures stay above −40°C while it is hot. A cold check is used fluid level as described under
(−40°F), regular transmission only as a reference. If the fluid level “How to Check” earlier in this
fluid can be used. See is low, add only enough of the section.
Recommended Fluids and proper fluid to bring the level up to
. When the correct fluid level is
the HOT area for a hot check. obtained, push the dipstick back
2. For areas where ambient It does not take much fluid, in all the way. Then flip the
temperatures fall below −40°C generally less than 0.5 L (1 pt). Do handle down to lock the dipstick
(−40°F), synthetic transmission not overfill. in place.
fluid approved to Allison
Transmission Specification
should be used. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-8. The
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 4. Raise the air cleaner housing

cover and remove the air
Pickup Models cleaner/filter from the air cleaner
The air cleaner/filter assembly is on housing. Take care to dislodge
the front corner of the engine as little dirt as possible.
compartment on the passenger side 5. Clean the filter sealing surface
of the vehicle. and the housing.
When to Inspect the Engine Air 6. Install the new engine air
Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter.
Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 7. Lower the air cleaner housing
25 000 km (15,000 mi) and replace cover and secure with the two
the filter if necessary. 1. Cover Screws screws.
How to Inspect the Engine Air 2. Cover Electrical Connectors 8. Install the air duct and tighten
Cleaner/Filter the screw on the clamp to
3. Clamp
secure it to the air cleaner
To inspect the air cleaner/filter, To inspect and replace the filter: housing.
remove the engine air cleaner/filter
by following Steps 1-9. When the 1. Disconnect the harness 9. Install the harness electrical
engine air cleaner/filter is removed, connectors from the air cleaner connectors.
lightly shake it to release loose dust cover electrical connector (2).
See Maintenance Schedule on
and dirt. If the engine air cleaner/ 2. Loosen the screw on the page 11-3 to determine when to
filter remains covered with dirt, a clamp (3) holding the air outlet replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
new filter is required. Never use duct in place. Do not remove the
compressed air to clean the filter. clamp. Move the air duct aside.
3. Remove the two air cleaner
housing cover screws (1).
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Van Models How to Inspect the Engine Air

{ Warning Cleaner/Filter
Operating the engine with the air When the restriction indicator is in
cleaner/filter off can cause you or the red/orange “change” zone,
others to be burned. The air replace the filter and reset the
cleaner not only cleans the air; it restriction indicator. The air cleaner/
helps to stop flames if the engine filter assembly is at the front of the
backfires. Use caution when engine compartment.
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
{ Caution
The air cleaner/filter assembly may
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt have an air cleaner/filter restriction
can easily get into the engine, indicator that shows when the
which could damage it. Always engine air cleaner/filter is dirty and
have the air cleaner/filter in place needs to be serviced.
when you are driving. The air cleaner/filter restriction
indicator is on the air cleaner
resonator. 1. Cover Screws
2. Restriction Indicator
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
page 11-3.
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To inspect and replace the filter and Pickup Models

reset the restriction indicator: { Warning
1. Loosen the screws (1) on the Operating the engine with the air
cover of the housing and lift up cleaner/filter off can cause you or
the cover. others to be burned. The air
2. Remove the air cleaner/filter cleaner not only cleans the air; it
from the housing. Take care to helps to stop flames if the engine
dislodge as little dirt as possible. backfires. Use caution when
3. Clean the filter sealing surface working on the engine and do not
and the housing. drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
4. Install the new engine air
cleaner/filter.
5. Reinstall the cover and tighten { Caution
the screws. 1. Coolant Surge Tank
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
6. Reset the air cleaner/filter 2. Coolant Surge Tank
can easily get into the engine,
restriction indicator (2), Pressure Cap
which could damage it. Always
if equipped, by pressing the top have the air cleaner/filter in place 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
button on the indicator. when you are driving. of View)
page 11-3 to determine when to
replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
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Van Models
{ Warning Caution (Continued)
Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use
other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant
hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant
leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could The cooling system in the vehicle is
cause an engine fire, and you filled with DEX-COOL® engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
could be burned. Get any leak
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first, if you add only
1. Coolant Surge Tank
DEX-COOL extended life coolant.
2. Coolant Surge Tank
Pressure Cap
{ Caution The following explains the cooling
system and how to add coolant
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out Using coolant other than when it is low. If there is a problem
of View) DEX-COOL® can cause with engine overheating, see Engine
premature engine, heater core, Overheating on page 10-23.
or radiator corrosion. In addition,
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
the engine coolant could require
water and DEX-COOL coolant will:
changing sooner. Any repairs
would not be covered by the . Give freezing protection down to
−37°C (−34°F).
(Continued)
. Give boiling protection up to
129°C (265°F).
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. Protect against rust and aluminum parts. If using this
corrosion. mixture, nothing else needs to be { Caution
. Help keep the proper engine added.
If improper coolant mixture,
temperature.
inhibitors, or additives are used in
. Let the warning lights and { Warning the vehicle cooling system, the
gauges work as they should. engine could overheat and be
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system damaged. Too much water in the
{ Caution can be dangerous. Plain water mixture can freeze and crack
and other liquids, can boil before engine cooling parts. The repairs
Using coolant other than would not be covered by the
the proper coolant mixture will.
DEX-COOL® can cause vehicle warranty. Use only the
The vehicle's coolant warning
premature engine, heater core, proper mixture of engine coolant
system is set for the proper
or radiator corrosion. In addition, for the cooling system. See
coolant mixture. With plain water
the engine coolant could require Recommended Fluids and
or the wrong mixture, the engine
changing sooner. Any repairs Lubricants on page 11-8.
could get too hot but you would
would not be covered by the
not get the overheat warning. The
vehicle warranty. Always use
engine could catch fire and you or Never dispose of engine coolant by
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant
others could be burned. Use a 50/ putting it in the trash, or by pouring
in the vehicle.
50 mixture of clean, drinkable it on the ground, or pouring into
water and DEX-COOL coolant. sewers, streams, or bodies of water.
What to Use Have the coolant changed by an
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, authorized service center, familiar
If coolant has to be added more with legal requirements regarding
drinkable water and DEX-COOL than four times a year, have the
coolant which will not damage used coolant disposal. This will help
dealer check the vehicle cooling protect the environment and your
system. health.
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Checking Coolant (Pickup Models) Checking Coolant (Van Models)

{ Warning
Turning the surge tank pressure
cap when the engine and radiator
are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and
burn you badly. Never turn the
surge tank pressure cap — even a
little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.
The vehicle must be on a level

surface. When the engine is cold,
The coolant surge tank is in the the coolant level should be at or The coolant surge tank is near the
engine compartment on the above the MIN mark. center of the engine compartment.
passenger side of the vehicle. See See Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview on on page 10-3 for location.
page 10-3 for location.
The coolant surge tank is divided { Warning
into two sides. The pressurized side
(engine side) should be completely Turning the surge tank pressure
full, while the non-pressurized side cap when the engine and radiator
(fender side) will be significantly are hot can allow steam and
lower, depending on the operating scalding liquids to blow out and
temperature. burn you badly. Never turn the
(Continued)
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)

surge tank pressure cap — even a You can be burned if you spill under pressure, and if you turn
little — when the engine and coolant on hot engine parts. the coolant surge tank pressure
radiator are hot. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap — even a little — they can
and it will burn if the engine parts come out at high speed. Never
The vehicle must be on a level are hot enough. Do not spill turn the cap when the cooling
surface. When the engine is cold, coolant on a hot engine. system, including the coolant
the coolant level should be at the surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
COLD FILL mark. Wait for the cooling system and
coolant surge tank pressure cap
Adding Coolant (Pickup and Van { Caution to cool if you ever have to turn
Models) the pressure cap.
This vehicle has a specific
coolant fill procedure. Failure to
{ Caution follow this procedure could cause If no coolant is visible in the surge
If coolant is changed or added, the engine to overheat and be tank, add coolant as follows:
always add enough to fill the severely damaged.
system completely or engine
damage may occur.
{ Warning
If more coolant is needed, add the
proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture Steam and scalding liquids from a
at the surge tank, but be careful not hot cooling system can blow out
to spill it. and burn you badly. They are
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10-22 Vehicle Care
1. Remove the coolant surge tank 4. With the coolant surge tank 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be
pressure cap when the cooling pressure cap off, start the sure the pressure cap is
system, including the coolant engine and let it run until the hand-tight and fully seated.
surge tank pressure cap and engine coolant temperature 6. Verify coolant level after the
upper radiator hose, is no gauge indicates approximately engine is shut off and the
longer hot. 90°C (195°F). coolant is cold. If necessary,
Turn the pressure cap slowly By this time, the coolant level repeat coolant fill procedure
counterclockwise about one full inside the coolant surge tank Steps 1–6.
turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for may be lower. If the level is If the coolant level is still low after
that to stop. A hiss means there lower, slowly add more of the having followed these steps twice,
is still some pressure left. proper mixture to the coolant have the coolant system checked by
2. Keep turning the pressure cap surge tank until it reaches the a certified technician at the dealer
slowly, and remove it. proper level. for a possible leak.
3. Slowly fill the coolant surge tank. On pickup models, slowly
Do not let the coolant level go continue to add coolant so it
goes into the non-pressurized
{ Caution
above the seam in the tank until
after the engine comes to side (fender side) of the coolant If the pressure cap is not tightly
operating temperature in Step 4. surge tank until it reaches installed, coolant loss and
one-third of the capacity. possible engine damage may
Fill the coolant surge tank to the occur. Be sure the cap is properly
following levels: and tightly secured.
. At or above the MIN mark
on the pickup.
. To the COLD FILL mark on
the van.
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Vehicle Care 10-23
Engine Overheating Warning (Continued)

If there is an engine overheat
warning and the vehicle does not
There is an engine coolant have a low coolant condition, and
temperature gauge on the engine if it overheats, and get out no steam is heard or seen, the
instrument panel cluster. See the of the vehicle until the engine problem may not be too serious.
owner manual. is cool. Sometimes the engine can get a
If Steam Is Coming from the little too hot when the vehicle:
Engine Compartment . Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
{ Caution . Stops after high-speed driving.
{ Warning Running the engine without . Idles for long periods in traffic.
Steam from an overheated engine coolant may cause damage or a . Tows a trailer. See “Driving on
can burn you badly, even if you fire. Vehicle damage would not be Grades” in the owner manual.
just open the hood. Stay away covered by the vehicle warranty.
If the DIC message comes on with
from the engine if you see or hear no sign of steam, try this for a
steam coming from it. Just turn it If No Steam Is Coming from minute or so:
off and get everyone away from the Engine Compartment
the vehicle until it cools down. 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine
Wait until there is no sign of A Driver Information Center (DIC) idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
steam or coolant before you open message, along with a low coolant If it is safe to do so, pull off the
condition, can indicate a serious road, shift to P (Park) or
the hood.
problem. N (Neutral), and let the
If you keep driving when the engine idle.
engine is overheated, the liquids 2. Turn on the heater to full hot at
in it can catch fire. You or others the highest fan speed and open
could be badly burned. Stop the the window as necessary.
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10-24 Vehicle Care
If the vehicle no longer has the

overheat warning, the vehicle can
be driven. Just to be safe, drive
slower for about 10 minutes. If the
warning does not come back on,
drive normally and have the cooling
system checked for proper fill and
function.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
If there is still no sign of steam and
the vehicle is equipped with an
engine driven cooling fan, push
down the accelerator until the
engine speed is about twice as fast
as normal idle speed for at least
five minutes while the vehicle is
parked. If the warning is still there,
turn off the engine and get everyone
out of the vehicle until it cools down.
The decision may be made not to lift
the hood, but to get service help
right away.
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Service and Maintenance 11-1
Service and General Information transportation, and online

scheduling to assist with service
Maintenance This maintenance section applies to
vehicles with a diesel engine. For
needs.
Your dealer recognizes the
gasoline engine vehicles, see the
importance of providing
General Information maintenance schedule section in
competitively priced maintenance
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 the owner manual.
and repair services. With trained
Your vehicle is an important technicians, the dealer is the place
Maintenance Schedule investment. This section describes for routine maintenance such as oil
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 the required maintenance for the changes and tire rotations and
Special Application Services vehicle. Follow this schedule to help additional maintenance items like
Special Application protect against major repair tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 expenses resulting from neglect or blades.
inadequate maintenance. It may
Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and
also help to maintain the value of
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the
{ Caution
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 responsibility of the owner to have Damage caused by improper
Maintenance Replacement all required maintenance performed. maintenance can lead to costly
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11 repairs and may not be covered
Your dealer has trained technicians
Maintenance Records who can perform required by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-12 maintenance using genuine Maintenance intervals, checks,
replacement parts. They have inspections, recommended fluids,
up-to-date tools and equipment for and lubricants are important to
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many keep the vehicle in good working
dealers have extended evening and condition.
Saturday hours, courtesy
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11-2 Service and Maintenance
The Tire Rotation and Required Refer to the information in the

Services are the responsibility of the Maintenance Schedule Additional { Warning
vehicle owner. It is recommended to Required Services - Normal chart.
have your dealer perform these Performing maintenance work can
The Additional Required Services - be dangerous and can cause
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Severe are for vehicles that are:
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to serious injury. Perform
keep the vehicle in good working . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic maintenance work only if the
condition, improves fuel economy, in hot weather. required information, proper tools,
and reduces vehicle emissions. . Mainly driven in hilly or and equipment are available.
mountainous terrain. If they are not, see your dealer to
Because of the way people use
have a trained technician do the
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Frequently towing a trailer.
There may need to be more work. See “Doing Your Own
frequent checks and services. The
. Used for high speed or Service Work” in the owner
Additional Required Services - competitive driving. manual.
Normal are for vehicles that: . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
. Carry passengers and cargo service.
within recommended limits on Refer to the information in the
the Tire and Loading Information Maintenance Schedule Additional
label. See “Vehicle Load Limits” Required Services - Severe chart.
in the owner manual.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel for Diesel Engines on
page 9-21.
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. Check engine coolant level. See
Maintenance indicate the need for vehicle service
for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10-18.
Schedule and filter must be changed at least . Check windshield washer fluid
once a year and the oil life system level. See “Washer Fluid” in the
Owner Checks and Services must be reset. Your trained dealer owner manual.
At Each Fuel Stop technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
. Check the engine oil level. See accidentally, service the vehicle blades for wear, cracking,
Engine Oil on page 10-6. within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the or contamination. See “Exterior
last service. Reset the oil life Care” in the owner manual.
Once a Month Replace worn or damaged wiper
system when the oil is changed.
. Check the tire inflation See Engine Oil Life System on blades. See “Wiper Blade
pressures. See “Tire Pressure” page 10-9. Replacement” in the owner
in the owner manual. manual.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures.
“Tire Inspection” in the owner Services Every 12 000 km/ See “Tire Pressure” in the owner
manual. 7,500 mi manual.
. Check the windshield washer Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect tire wear. See “Tire
fluid level. See “Washer Fluid” in the vehicle, and perform the Inspection” in the owner manual.
the owner manual. following services. See “Tire
Rotation” in the owner manual.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
Engine Oil Change . Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
. Check engine oil level and oil
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
SOON message displays, have the change engine oil and filter, and page 10-15.
engine oil and filter changed within reset oil life system. See Engine . Inspect brake system.
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven Oil on page 10-6 and Engine Oil
under the best conditions, the Life System on page 10-9.
engine oil life system might not
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. Visually inspect steering, . Check starter switch. See . Visually inspect gas strut for
suspension, and chassis “Starter Switch Check” in the signs of wear, cracks, or other
components for damaged, loose, owner manual. damage. Check the hold open
or missing parts or signs of . Check automatic transmission ability of the strut. See your
wear. See “Exterior Care” in the shift lock control function. See dealer if service is required.
owner manual. Lubricate the “Automatic Transmission Shift . Pickup models: Inspect sunroof
suspension and steering Lock Control Function Check” in track and seal, if equipped. See
components at least every other the owner manual. “Sunroof” in the owner manual.
oil change (If equipped with
grease fittings). . Check ignition transmission lock. . Pickup models: Verify spare tire
See “Ignition Transmission Lock key lock operation and lubricate
. Check restraint system Check” in the owner manual. as needed. See “Tire Changing”
components. See “Safety in the owner manual.
System Check” in the owner . Check parking brake and
manual. automatic transmission park
mechanism. See “Park Brake
. Visually inspect fuel system for and P (Park) Mechanism Check”
damage or leaks. in the owner manual.
. Visually inspect exhaust system . Check accelerator pedal for
and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding.
loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed.
. Lubricate body components. See
“Exterior Care” in the owner
manual.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (1) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Filter is external on pickups and internal on vans.
@
Change automatic transmission external filter -
pickup only.
@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (2) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (3) @
Replace brake fluid. (4) @
Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or every 10 years, whichever

Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage;
(1) Or every four years, whichever replace, if needed.
comes first. (4) Or every 10 years, whichever
(2) Or every five years, whichever comes first.
comes first. See Cooling System on
page 10-17.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (1) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Filter is external on pickups and internal on vans.
@ @ @
Change automatic transmission external filter -
pickup only.
@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (2) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (3) @
Replace brake fluid. (4) @
Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or every 10 years, whichever

Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage;
(1) Or every four years, whichever replace, if needed.
comes first. (4) Or every 10 years, whichever
(2) Or every five years, whichever comes first.
comes first. See Cooling System on
page 10-17.
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Special Application For Vans

Replace the fuel filter when the
Services CHANGE FUEL FILTER message in
. Severe Commercial Use the Driver Information Center (DIC)
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis comes on. See Fuel System
components every 5 000 km/ Messages on page 5-13. If the fuel
3,000 mi. filter has not been replaced, or if the
. vehicle has been driven
Have underbody flushing service
22,500 miles (36,000 KM) or more
performed once a year.
since the fuel filter was last
For Pickups replaced, replace the filter and reset
the message. The diesel fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter when the
may need to be replaced more
CHANGE FUEL FILTER message in
frequently, based on biodiesel
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
usage, driving in severe dust
comes on. See Fuel System
climate or off-road driving or towing
Messages on page 5-13. If the fuel
a trailer for extended periods. The
filter has not been replaced, or if the
fuel filter should be replaced at least
vehicle has been driven 36 000 km/
every 2 years. Also, inspect and
22,500 mi or more since the fuel
clean the fuel pump screen,
filter was last replaced, replace the
if necessary, at each fuel filter
filter and reset the message. The
inspection or replacement.
diesel fuel filter may need to be
replaced more frequently, based on
biodiesel usage, driving in severe
dust climate or off-road driving or
towing a trailer for extended
periods. The fuel filter should be
replaced at least every 2 years.
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Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oils with the letters CJ-4 are required for your vehicle. The CJ-4
designation can appear either alone or in combination with other American
Petroleum Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL. These letters
show API levels of quality. To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's diesel engine, see Engine Oil on page 10-6.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL ® coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10-18.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (GM Part No. 19286291, in Canada 88862660) or
System diesel exhaust fluid that meets ISO 22241-1 or displays the API Diesel
Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.
Van Models: Parking Brake Cable Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
Guides lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021185, in Canada 89021186).
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®
Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Allison Transmission Only: For areas where ambient temperatures are
below -40°C (-40°F) use Synthetic Transmission Fluid approved to Allison
Transmission specification TES-295 (GM Part No. 12378515, in
Canada 88900701).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Pickup Models: Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Van Models: Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or
GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344, in Canada 993037).
Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678).
Van Models: One-Piece Propshaft Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in
Slip Yoke Spline, Two-Piece Canada 19257122).
Propshaft Slip-in-Tube Spline
Pickup Models: Front Axle Propshaft Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in
Spline Canada 19257122).
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Pickup Models: Rear Driveline Center Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
Spline lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Pickup Models: Body Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Canada 10953474).
and Fuel Door Hinge
Pickup Models: Tailgate Handle Pivot Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Canada 10953474).
Linkage
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).
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Maintenance Replacement Parts

Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Pickup Models 25945274 A3141C
Van Models 20815924 A3140C
Engine Fuel Filter 12646512 TP3012
Fuel Pump Screen Kit for Van Models 19259252 TP3017
Engine Oil Filter 88917036 PF2232
Use only the specified filters.
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Odometer
Reading
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Odometer
Reading
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Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4
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12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Capacities
Application Metric English
Cooling System (Pickup Models) 27.0 L 28.5 qt
Cooling System (Van Models)
Front Heat or AC Only 20.0 L 21.2 qt
Front Heat or AC Plus Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) 20.9 L 22.1 qt
Front and Rear Heat or AC Only 21.5 L 22.7 qt
Front and Rear Heat or AC Plus Fuel Operated 22.4 L 23.7 qt
Heater (FOH)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank*
Pickup Models 20.1 L 5.3 gal
Van Models 20.1 L 5.3 gal
Engine Oil with Filter 9.5 L 10.0 qt
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 7.0 L 7.4 qt
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Technical Data 12-3
Capacities
Application Metric English
*Do not overfill the DEF tank. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid on page 9-13.
All quantities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Type
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (LGH Engine) L V8
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (LML Engine) 8 V8
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12-4 Technical Data
Engine Drive Belt Routing

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INDEX i-1
A D Engine (cont'd)
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Accessories and Diesel
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-15 Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . 1-3, 9-13
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Automatic Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .10-9 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Starting Your Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Engines
B Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Brake Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . 9-11
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20 Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust Fluid
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4
C Driver Information
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . .ii Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 F
Capacities and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Replacement (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Check
E Filter,
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Engine
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Fluid
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . 9-27 Check and Service Engine
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .10-9
Coolant Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Diesel Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-3
Fuel
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . .9-27
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Covers Cooling System Messages . . .5-12
Filling a Portable Fuel
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
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i-2 INDEX
Fuel (cont'd) I Messages (cont'd)

Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-36 Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .9-33 Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Operated Heater (FOH) . . . . . . .9-10 Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . .9-32 L
Lamps
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
O
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28 Oil
What to Use in Canada Lights
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26 Power Take-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .10-9
What to Use in the U.S. . . . . . .9-21 Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . 5-7
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . 9-21 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
M Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
G Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Gauges
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 11-3
P
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Parking
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Recommended Fluids and
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 9-11
General Information Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Personalization
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 5-8
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16, 5-18
Messages
Power Take-Off (PTO) . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . .5-13
H Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . .5-14
Power Take-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Heater
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-12
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Fuel Operated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
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INDEX i-3
R Starting the Vehicle W

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Recommended Fluids and Wait to Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Supplement
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Warning Light
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Records Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) . . . 5-11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Replacement Parts T What Fuel to Use in Canada
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11 Towing and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 What Fuel to Use in
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Trailer the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
S Transmission
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Service
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1 U
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Using This Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-12
Maintenance, General V
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Vehicle
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Services Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Personalization . . . . . . . . . 5-16, 5-18
Special Application Services . . . 11-7 Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Starting the Diesel Engine . . . . . . 9-1
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2015 Chevrolet/GMC Duramax Diesel Supplement M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

In Brief Initial Drive For areas where ambient

Heater Performance Mode Performance and computer will initiate a cleaning

Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid As the DEF tank becomes low on

Instruments and Controls 5-1

Instruments and Vehicle Messages

Information Displays Vehicle Personalization

5-2 Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

English Base Level Pickup Shown, Metric Similar

Instruments and Controls 5-3

English Uplevel Pickup Shown, Metric Similar

5-4 Instruments and Controls

English Denali Pickup Shown, Metric Similar

Instruments and Controls 5-5

English Van Shown, Metric Similar

5-6 Instruments and Controls

See the owner manual for warning

English Pickup Models English Van Models

Metric Van Models

Instruments and Controls 5-7

Listed are four situations customers Engine Oil Pressure

5-8 Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls 5-9

This light may also come on when An emission system malfunction

5-10 Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls 5-11

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Power Take-Off Light Information Displays

5-12 Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls 5-13

5-14 Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls 5-15

5-16 Instruments and Controls

TRANSITIONING TO XX KM/H Vehicle 3. Turn the MENU knob to scroll to

Instruments and Controls 5-17

5-18 Instruments and Controls

Vehicle Personalization Feature Settings Menu Items PTO SET 1 SPEED

Instruments and Controls 5-19

To select a setting, press the set/

5-20 Instruments and Controls

Driving and Operating 9-1

Driving and Fuel

9-2 Driving and Operating

most diesel engines, due to the Cold Weather Starting (Diesel

Driving and Operating 9-3

9-4 Driving and Operating

Driving and Operating 9-5

9-6 Driving and Operating

Driving and Operating 9-7

Installation (GMC Pickup)

1. The white label must be at the

2. Starting in the middle, attach 3. To remove, reverse the steps

9-8 Driving and Operating

Installation (Van Models)

2. Starting in the middle, attach 3. To remove, reverse the steps

Driving and Operating 9-9

4. Attach the metal hooks, one

9-10 Driving and Operating

hours. At temperatures below −29°C takes to warm the inside of the

Driving and Operating 9-11

Parking over Things Diesel Particulate

9-12 Driving and Operating