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Diesel particulate filter (DPF) status
indicator; yellow in color.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) indicator;
yellow in color.
High exhaust system temperature (HEST);
amber in color.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp; amber in color.
Normal Starting Procedure
Steps for starting the engine in normal
temperatures.
Allow the Wait-To-Start warning lamp to
turned off. Engine Wait-To-Start Lamp on
page 17
Follow this engine starting procedure when
the outside temperature is above 50°F
(10°C).
1. Ensure the parking brake is set ON
and the transmission shift lever is in
neutral. For automatic transmissions,
be sure the shift lever is in the neutral
position (N). For automatic
transmissions that have park (P)
position, place the shift lever in park.
2. With the accelerator pedal in the idle
position, turn the ignition key to the
START position to start the engine.
3. If the engine does not start after 10
seconds, release the key. Wait an
additional 10 seconds to allow the
starter motor to cool, then try staring
the engine again.
4. Once the engine has started, wait for
the oil pressure to rise, and the low
oil pressure warning lamp to turn off,
before increasing rpm.
Cold Weather Starting
Steps for starting the engine in cold
temperatures.
Allow the Wait-to-Start warning lamp to
turn off. Engine Wait-To-Start Lamp on
page 17
Follow this engine starting procedure when
the outside temperature is below 50°F
(10°C).
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damage to
the lubricating oil pan, due to the ma-
terials used in the manufacture of the
lubricating oil pan, under no circum-
stances should an external heat
source be applied directly or indirectly
to the lubricating oil pan.
1. Follow the Normal Starting
Procedure on page 23 .
Refer to the vehicle operator's manual
instructions for any additional cold weather
starting procedures.
2. If starting a cold engine, slowly
increase the engine speed. This
provides adequate lubrication to the
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