Allison MY09 shift selectors contain an integrated service icon in the shape of an

open-end wrench located between the SELECT and MONITOR displays (refer to
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE TYPES in the SHIFT SELECTOR section).
The vehicle manufacturer specifies whether the Allison Prognostics Feature is
made available in the calibration and, if so, whether the Prognostic function is
defaulted ON or OFF for customer use. The transmission calibration can be made
for the vehicle manufacturer (or the customer) so that the prognostics feature is in
one of the following states:
• Available and the function is defaulted ON
• Available but the function is defaulted OFF

NOTE: An Allison service outlet can assist with programming

Prognostics ON at customer expense if Allison requirements are met
prior to Prognostics features being turned ON.

• Not available in the transmission calibration.

NOTE: An Allison service outlet can assist with a transmission

calibration change so that MY09 Prognostics are available at customer
expense if Allison requirements are met prior to TCM recalibration.

The three Prognostics functions are enabled or disabled as a group and cannot be
enabled or disabled individually. The OEM may also specify whether Prognostics
may be reset by the Allison shift selector, J1939 message, or only with the use of
the Allison DOC™ For PC–Service Tool.

CAUTION: Prognostics requires the use of Allison approved

TES 295 fluids and Allison High Capacity Filters if turned ON. If
any other fluids or filters are used, the Prognostics feature MUST BE
turned OFF. Prognostics information will not be accurate with any other
transmission fluids and could result in missed maintenance activities
resulting in transmission damage. If Prognostics functions are not
programmed or are turned OFF, refer to the miles/hours/months fluid
and filter change interval charts in the CARE AND MAINTENANCE
section or visit www.allisontransmission.com, click Service, Fluid/Filter
Change Interval, then Fluids, and read the current revision of Service
Tips 1099 for details.

The Allison 4th Generation Controls has an “autodetect” feature. Autodetect is

active within the first 30 seconds of the first 24 engine starts or 49 engine starts,
depending upon the component or sensor being detected. Autodetect searches for
the presence of the following transmission components or data inputs.

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