Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
• Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade.
See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section.
• Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add Engine Oil” in this section.
• Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10.
• Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section.
See also:
How to Check Lubricant
2500HD with 6.0 L
All Other Series and Engines
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
• For all 4.3 L, 4.8 L and 5.3 L 1500 Series applications, the proper leve ...
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps automatically come on when a door is opened.
The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise.
The reading lamps, locate ...
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system.
The shift lock release is designed to:
• Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift le ...