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Idle Shutdown
This feature can be enabled so that the truck
will automatically shutdown when the truck has
been idling for a set period of time when the
engine is at operating temperature. Idle time
can be set in 5 minute increments between
5 and 60 minutes. See an authorized dealer to
enable this feature.
NOTE:
The idle shut down timer is disabled while the
PTO is active.
Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed
This feature allows the owner to set a maximum
vehicle speed for the vehicle. The 2500 and
3500 Series maximum vehicle speed can be set
between 40 mph to 87 mph (64 km/h to
140 km/h). The 4500/5500 Series maximum
vehicle speed can be set between 40 mph to
85 mph (64 km/h to 136 km/h). See an autho
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rized dealer to enable this feature.
NOTE:
DO NOT set the maximum vehicle speed to a
value greater than what the vehicle tires are
rated for.
Driving Condition
Load
Turbocharger Temperature
Idle Time (min.) Before Engine
Shutdown
Stop and Go
Empty
Cool
Less than One
Stop and Go
Medium
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One
Highway Speeds
Medium
Warm
Two
City Traffic
Maximum GCWR
-
Three
Highway Speeds
Maximum GCWR
-
Four
Uphill Grade
Maximum GCWR
Hot
Five
5
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