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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Keys
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-4 Door Locks
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-5 Theft
2
-6 New Vehicle “Break-In”
2
-7 Ignition Positions
2
-7 Starting Your Gasoline Engine
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-10 Starting Your Diesel Engine
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-14 Engine Checks Before Operating
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-15 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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-17 Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
2
-18 Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control
(If Equipped)
2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation
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-23 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-24 Parking
2
-30 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-30 Engine Exhaust
2
-31 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2-32 Windows
2
-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-41 Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve (Option)
2
-42 Inter-Axle Differential Lock Control
(If Equipped)
2-42 Rear Axle Differential Lock Control
(If Equipped)
2-43 Engine Air Control (If Equipped)
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-44 Exterior Lamps
2
-47 Interior Lamps
2
-47 Mirrors
2
-50 Auxiliary Power Jacks (If Equipped)
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-51 Trailer Connections (If Equipped)
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-52 Instrument Panel - Your Information System
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-54 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-56 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators