Grade Braking

The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever. While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select ...

All-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage ...

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Booster seats
In a situation where a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat but is still too small to safely use just the three point belt, a booster seat is recommended for maximum safety. Follow t ...

Towing weights
See 182, WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross train weight, axle weights and maximum payload. Note: When calculating rear axle loading, remember that the trailer tongue w ...

Daily checks
• Operation of lamps, horn, direction indicators, wipers, washers and warning lamps. • Operation of seat belts and brakes. • Look for fluid deposits underneath the vehicle that might i ...