Daimler Freightliner Cascadia 2021 Driver Manual Download

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Driver Controls

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Lighting Controls

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Horn Controls

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Powertrain Controls

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4.7

Dash-Mounted Brake Controls

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Windshield Wiper and Washer Controls

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4.11

Suspension Controls

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4.12

Fifth Wheel Controls

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Adjustable Steering Column Controls

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4.16

Radio Controls

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4.16

Climate Controls

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4.16

Seat Controls

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Summary of Contents for Freightliner Cascadia 2021

Page 1: ...e is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that...

Page 2: ...become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Daimler Trucks North America LLC To contact NHTSA call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 To e...

Page 3: ...rding or otherwise without the prior written per mission of Daimler Trucks North America LLC For additional information please contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC Service Systems and Documentatio...

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Page 5: ...Seats and Restraints 9 1 10 Cab and Sleeper Features 10 1 11 Electrical System 11 1 12 Engine Starting Operation and Shutdown 12 1 13 Optional Engine Systems 13 1 14 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency 14 1...

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Page 7: ...ification Component Information Label 1 1 Component GWR Label 1 1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label 1 1 Canada Certification Label 1 2 Mexico Labeling 1 2 Emissions Labels 1 4 Customer Assis...

Page 8: ...RCIALES MEXICO MODELO MM106064S MODELO BASE M2106 FECHA DE FABRIC 06 20 NO DE SERIE VEH 3ALHCYD28MDMN5409 DIST ENTRE EJE 230 MOTOR TRANS PRINCIPAL EJE DELANTERO EJE INT 2DO EJE INT 3RO EJE INT 4TO EJE...

Page 9: ...i cation label must be attached by the final stage manufacturer to certify that the vehicle conforms to all applicable vehicle safety regulations in effect on the date of completion Mexico Labeling Me...

Page 10: ...lish 8 Mexico Certification Label 9 Component GWR Label Spanish or English Fig 1 6 Label Locations f080200 06 21 2016 MAXIMUM GWR BY COMPONENT KG LBS COMPONENT AXLES SUSPENSION TIRES RIMS HUBS SPOKES...

Page 11: ...9 072 FRONT AXLE 2 ND INT AXLE 3 RD INT AXLE 4 TH INT AXLE 5 TH INT AXLE 6 TH INT AXLE REAR AXLE 1 ST INT AXLE 275 80R22 5 G 445 50R22 5 L 445 50R22 5 L TIRES 22 5X8 25 22 5X14 0 22 5X14 0 RIMS COLD...

Page 12: ...14 2017 2020 EPA10 GHG17 GHG17 2021 and later EPA10 GHG21 GHG21 Table 1 2 Emission Regulations by Model Year It is a violation of U S federal law to alter exhaust plumbing ATS or other components in a...

Page 13: ...ture 07 15 VIN NIV GVWR PNBV KG GVWR PNBV LBS GDTN2TRAC13C 23 587 52 000 VEH FAMILY CD 1FUJGBDV4GLZZ9999 EMISSION CONTROL IDENTIFIERS REGULATORY CLASS High roof day cab tractors above 33 000 LRRA ARF...

Page 14: ...SION DE RUIDO DEL VEHICULO DAIMLER VEHICULOS COMERCIALES MEXICO FECHA DE FABRICACION ESTE VEHICULO CUMPLE CON LA NORMA OFICIAL MEXICANA NOM 079 ECOL 1994 QUE ESTABLIECE LIMITES MAXIMOS PERMISIBLES DE...

Page 15: ...ccess Door Locks and Handles 2 1 Grab Handles and Access Steps 2 1 Cab to Sleeper Access 2 3 Sleeper Door 2 3 Sleeper Luggage Door 2 3 Back of Cab Access 2 3 Hood Opening and Closing 2 5 Remote Keyles...

Page 16: ...n the door lever This will unlatch the door whether or not it is locked To unlock the door without unlatching it pull the lock button upwards Grab Handles and Access Steps CAUTION Slipping or falling...

Page 17: ...empt to exit with your back to the cab as you would going down a flight of stairs It is easier to slip or lose your balance If you slip when exiting in this way there is a greater likelihood of per so...

Page 18: ...vehicles with velour sleeper curtains unfasten the snaps at one side then push the curtain to the opposite side Sleeper Door The sleeper door Fig 2 5 Ref 1 is not intended for entry or exit The door...

Page 19: ...around and always face in to ward the deck plate when climbing up or down Wet or dirty shoes steps or grab rails greatly increase the chance of slipping or falling If your shoes or the contact areas a...

Page 20: ...assist struts help you to both raise the hood and lower it into the vehicle operating position In the vehicle operating position the hood is secured to the cab mounted cowl by a hold down latch on eac...

Page 21: ...e pre trip light check See Fig 2 9 To unlock both doors press the unlock button To lock both doors press the lock button To move down the door windows press the unlock button for three seconds To star...

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Page 23: ...UC 3 4 Digital Gauges and System Monitors ICUC 3 12 Infotainment ICUC 3 18 Analog Instruments 3 20 Instrumentation Control Unit ICC5 3 25 Driver Display Overview ICC5 3 29 Digital Gauges and System Mo...

Page 24: ...rious vehicle systems as well as warnings cau tions and notifications on systems status Ignition Sequence When the ignition is turned on the ICU runs a self check Observing the ignition sequence is a...

Page 25: ...o User Settings The ICUC top level menu categories allows a driver to quickly carry out common actions Top level menu categories include Home Drive Time Systems Ve hicle Operations Maintenance Infotai...

Page 26: ...d During the software update process progress mes sages will be provided See Fig 3 5 for typical ICUC software update screens f611364 06 13 2016 1 4 2 3 6 5 7 8 9 1 Gear Indicator 2 Gear Mode 3 Clock...

Page 27: ...ndi tions occur They include warnings cautions and notices that require the driver s attention Not all alert messages are critical to the operation of the vehicle More important messages take priority...

Page 28: ...Screen use the Up arrow in the left hand steering wheel switch pod to move to this screen 3 Press OK to access the settings menus 4 Use the Down arrow in the left hand steering wheel switch pod to get...

Page 29: ...c Information Screens There are currently three top level menu options under Basic Information Home Trip Leg The Home screen displays a fuel consumption bar graph the current outside temperature the v...

Page 30: ...itoring see Instruments and Systems ICUC in this chapter Information on diesel particulate filter monitoring is covered in chapter Chapter 14 Emis sions and Fuel Efficiency Information on Transmis sio...

Page 31: ...c Information Trip Report f611609 04 25 2019 Fig 3 11 Basic Information Trip Leg Report f611611 05 18 2020 Fig 3 12 Drive Time Systems Driver Assistance f611621 04 25 2019 Fig 3 13 Vehicle Operations...

Page 32: ...tus The Diagnostics screens show active diagnostic trouble codes and if a software update is available See Fig 3 15 The Engine Maintenance screen shows engine hours See Fig 3 16 The Maintenance System...

Page 33: ...Spanish Mexican or French Canadian Safety System Settings allow the driver to turn safety features such as Attention Assist Traffic Sign Dis play Side Guard Assist and Side Guard Trailer on or off ICU...

Page 34: ...e or eCoast feature on or off See Fig 3 20 See Instruments and Systems ICUC in this chapter for more information Engine Idle Adjust allows the driver to adjust or deac tivate the engine idle It is not...

Page 35: ...ange an amber caution or red danger popup message will appear However the bar graph color will remain green and the bar graph icons will remain white NOTE The order of ICUC digital gauges and therefor...

Page 36: ...e Do not operate the vehicle until the cause has been determined and corrected Under heavy loads such as when climbing steep grades temperatures that exceed the normal oil tem perature range for a sho...

Page 37: ...ntrol increases the Cruise Control Usage value Failure to engage cruise control after the Use Cruise Control popup appears decreases the Cruise Control Usage value Pumping the accelerator pedal decrea...

Page 38: ...or over charged condition for an extended period have the charging system and batteries checked at an autho rized Freightliner service facility Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen communicates fault c...

Page 39: ...health falls below acceptable limits a message will pop up on the driver display NOTE For a valid oil level measurement the vehicle must be stopped on a level surface with the transmission in neutral...

Page 40: ...rd on DT12 engines On a downslope the clutch will momentarily disengage so the vehicle maintains momentum while the engine idles Engine rpms will drop to 600 in eCoast mode Input from the driver will...

Page 41: ...t when the road and traf fic situation permits otherwise stop and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary The driver must observe the legal requirements of the country the vehicle is driving...

Page 42: ...azards oil spills chemical releases and public safety messages AMBER alerts network outages All services operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week The average range for reception from a transmitter is appr...

Page 43: ...s of water inH2O For vehicles equipped with a graduated indicator or a restriction gauge on the dash check the gauge with the engine off If the yel low signal stays locked in the red zone once the en...

Page 44: ...caused by a load increase may indicate mechani cal failure Bring the vehicle to a safe stop and investigate the cause to prevent further damage Do not operate the vehicle until the cause has been det...

Page 45: ...Pressure Engine Model At Idle Speed psi kPa At Rated RPM psi kPa Detroit 14 97 55 350 Oil pressures are given with the engine at operating temperature With the engine cold oil pressure may be higher I...

Page 46: ...in the pri mary and secondary air systems See Fig 3 42 Nor mal pressure with the engine running is 100 to 120 psi 689 to 827 kPa in both systems NOTE The low air warning buzzer only works when the par...

Page 47: ...on Fluid Temperature Gauge The transmission fluid temperature gauge Fig 3 46 measures the transmission lubricant operating tem perature Temperatures vary by application but the transmission fluid temp...

Page 48: ...gine is off the voltmeter shows only the isolated bat tery voltage and does not indicate the voltage of the engine starting batteries Instrumentation Control Unit ICC5 The instrumentation control unit...

Page 49: ...tal information Battery voltage outside ambient air temperature current time and current compass direction are displayed across the top of the screen Information such as fuel gauge current speed gear...

Page 50: ...display features The buttons in the right hand pod provide access to infotainment features and menus ICC5 Touch Screen Operation IMPORTANT All keyboard entries are locked when the parking brake is di...

Page 51: ...g brake set and the engine off before a software up date can start Once started a software update can not be cancelled During the software update process progress mes sages will be provided If a softw...

Page 52: ...four highest priority ones are displayed For a full list of telltales and their meanings see Warnings Indicators and Messages in this chapter ICC5 Steering Wheel Buttons To navigate features and scree...

Page 53: ...YYYY or YYYY MM DD Selection is made using either or radio buttons Time can be displayed in 12 AM PM or 24 hour for mat ICC5 Alarm Settings NOTE The ability to set the alarm clock and timers is only a...

Page 54: ...available radio station If an alarm includes turning on lights a light icon is shown on the alarm tile at the bottom right Wake up lighting can be set to be turned on at 10 to 100 brightness Alarms ca...

Page 55: ...er Suspension Air Pressure Turbo Boost Pressure The default can be changed Pressing on an existing gauge will cause a popup window to appear with the option to either Remove or Replace the gauge Choos...

Page 56: ...OTE Oil pressures in Table 3 5 are given with the engine at operating temperature With the engine cold oil pressure may be higher Indi vidual engines may vary from the listed pres sures observe and re...

Page 57: ...pressure applied to the vehicle air suspension Trailer Application Air Pressure Gauge The trailer application air pressure registers the ap plied air pressure in the brake circuit Trailer Suspension...

Page 58: ...ches 1 8th of capacity the low DEF icon and the remaining measurement bar illuminate amber The bar will continue to remain amber as it decreases until the DEF tank is empty at which point only the low...

Page 59: ...of saving fuel and reducing wear See Fig 3 61 Eco Driver Feedback gauges displayed on the right hand side of the driver display show a driver s per formance in three categories gentle braking smooth...

Page 60: ...re icon will show an image of the vehicle on the screen showing the temperature of each tire Tire temperature can be displayed in Fahr enheit or Celsius The unit of measure is displayed behind the rea...

Page 61: ...ure service intervals The reset button for maintenance system screens will not appear until the vehicle has been driven 6 2 miles and the engine has run for fifteen minutes Maintenance system informat...

Page 62: ...has four unique operating modes bat tery cold startability engine oil temperature interior comfort mode keyless Battery mode starts the engine when battery voltage is below a certain threshold Engine...

Page 63: ...reen slider controls Settings Key Alert This setting turns the audible lock alert on or off Settings Display Off and On Selecting this setting turns the display off Touching anywhere on the display sc...

Page 64: ...eper lights Touching any of the light icons on the screen will lights up the digital switch activate the lights on the interior image of the truck and turn on those lights in the truck itself All inte...

Page 65: ...transmission volume consist of a slider control with a range of 2 to 2 Connecting and Disconnecting a Phone Using Bluetooth One can connect or authorize a mobile device such as a smartphone to intera...

Page 66: ...n the ICC5 infotainment system or on the phone itself Two Phone Mode In two phone mode the primary mobile phone can access the phone s contact and call list on the info tainment system and make outgoi...

Page 67: ...at phone displays 5 Select Deauthorize The system asks for verifica tion 6 Select Yes The phone is deauthorized Deauthorizing a Phone Through Settings Deauthorizing a mobile phone either the primary o...

Page 68: ...nition has ended Making a Call 1 Open the Phone menu The primary phone menu appears 2 Select the number pad icon or select Contacts or Call List menu 2 1 If using the number pad enter a number Select...

Page 69: ...sfer to Phone icon transfers an active hands free call over to the phone Phone Contacts and Call List Importing Phone Contacts Phone contacts of the primary phone are automati cally imported when a ph...

Page 70: ...d to the info tainment system to access these settings 1 Open the Phone menu The screen for the pri mary phone appears 2 Open the Contacts The phone s list of contacts appears 3 Select the contact you...

Page 71: ...tion icon identification or album artwork will page through the different stations available in any at this frequency SiriusXM Radio Search options include searching for a station by name category or...

Page 72: ...ows to move the preset into the de sired order 6 Select the checkmark over the preset The pre set is now saved in its new location Deleting a Radio Preset 1 Open the Radio icon 2 Use the arrows to the...

Page 73: ...inment screen Favorites are created from inside different applica tions For directions on saving a phone contact to the Favorites menu see Saving a Contact as a Favor ite in this chapter For direction...

Page 74: ...that a smartphone be con nected to the system via a USB2 cable MirrorLink MirrorLink allows a driver to use any MirrorLink en abled smart phone to get directions listen to music and use smart phone a...

Page 75: ...or en gines that are domiciled outside of the U S and Canada may not be compliant with EPA10 or GHG21 regulations Noncompliant vehicles may not be equipped with all of the telltales shown in the belo...

Page 76: ...volts or less that requires correction Correct the condition as soon as possible If the condition worsens the STOP engine lamp will illuminate Various Amber Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL A st...

Page 77: ...e Telltale for Start Blocked Green Start Engine Green Optimized Idle Active Indicates optimized idle is active Table 3 7 Engine Related Indicators See Chapter 14 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency for an e...

Page 78: ...ates air pressure in the primary or secondary reservoir has dropped below approximately 70 psi 483 kPa Red Low Brake Air Pressure EPA10 and Newer Alternate low brake air pressure telltale Indicates ai...

Page 79: ...d illumination indicates a problem with the stability system Repair the ESC system immediately to ensure full stability capability Amber Electronic Stability Program Off Amber Tractor Anti Lock Brakin...

Page 80: ...arning is disabled due to minimum speed lack of lane markings or system not being available NOTE Only on vehicles equipped with Detroit Assurance radar 06 28 2016 f611372 ICUC Caution ICC5 Telltale Am...

Page 81: ...ot available ALA will not be available This is also the Switch icon Grey Lane Keep Assist LKA on Standby When LKA is OFF there is no steering wheel icon Amber Gear Teach Mode in Progress Green AERO ac...

Page 82: ...led Air Suspension ECAS Error Indicates Electronically Controlled Air Suspension ECAS active fault 04 22 2016 f611367 ICUC Caution Amber Load Transfer Indicates the ECAS system is applying the maximum...

Page 83: ...lighted red Amber Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicates low tire pressure in at least one tire If a tire monitoring system is available the tire s with low pressure will be highlighted amber Amber Autom...

Page 84: ...Critical Indicates a parked regen is required immediately f611403 06 10 2016 ICUC Warning Amber Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Status Solid illumination indicates a regen is required Change to a more c...

Page 85: ...ed to avoid further engine protection steps Amber Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid Alternative icon to indicate Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill the DEF tank See Chapter 14 for an explanation of the after treatm...

Page 86: ...auxiliary drive lamps are on Blue Utility Lamps On Indicates the utility lamps are on Green Taillights Marker Lamps On Indicates the taillights aka marker lamps are on Table 3 16 Lamp Indicators Tellt...

Page 87: ...temperature has dropped below 34 F 1 C Pay attention to road conditions and watch for ice f611753a 05 29 2019 ICUC Caution Table 3 18 Weather Related Indicator Telltales Indicator Icons and Messages...

Page 88: ...a service facility IMPORTANT Safely bring the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road and shut down the en gine as soon as the red light is seen If the en gine shuts down while the vehicle is in a h...

Page 89: ...Controls 4 7 Powertrain Controls 4 7 Dash Mounted Brake Controls 4 9 Windshield Wiper and Washer Controls 4 11 Suspension Controls 4 12 Fifth Wheel Controls 4 15 Adjustable Steering Column Controls 4...

Page 90: ...stereo system heater and A C fan mirror defog windshield fan ether start system air dryer backup lights Turn the key clockwise past the OFF position to reach the ON position With the switch in the ON...

Page 91: ...e fog lights Hazard Warning Lights The hazard warning light switch is located on the dash switch panel See Fig 4 4 The hazard lights can be activated regardless of the ignition switch position To acti...

Page 92: ...a vehicle approaches from the opposite direc tion the high beam headlights deactivate and the low beam headlights activate The high beam head lights activate again when there are no vehicles ap proac...

Page 93: ...ach door Turn Signals The turn signal lever is mounted on the left hand side of the steering column Pulling the turn signal f611264 02 17 2017 1 3 2 4 1 Headlight Control Symbols 2 Windshield Wiper Sw...

Page 94: ...compartment door is opened to illuminate the baggage compartment The lights also come on when the lower bunk is raised Foot Well Lights When the driver or passenger doors are opened amber lights illu...

Page 95: ...he sleeper floor Sleeper Reading Lights Reading lights are mounted above bunks in the sleeper To turn a reading light on or off press the switch on the lamp f602577 04 18 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 F...

Page 96: ...e button is pressed up to 60 seconds The electric horn will op erate regardless of the position of the ignition key Powertrain Controls Aftertreatment System Regen Switches NOTE See Chapter 14 Emissio...

Page 97: ...high increases with each step down See Fig 4 14 NOTE Cruise control and safety systems may activate the engine brake regardless of the lever position Engine Fan Switch The engine cooling fan can be tu...

Page 98: ...itches It is used to request manual shifts change shift mode set engine brake levels and control spe cialty engine brake functions Manual Transmissions NOTE See Chapter 18 Manual Transmissions and Clu...

Page 99: ...he up position when it is released See Fig 4 20 The lever can be partially or fully applied but in any partially on position it will be overridden by a full application of the service brake pedal Anti...

Page 100: ...ols NOTICE Do not attempt to manually move the windshield wiper arms Wiper motor damage will occur if the arms are forcibly moved The windshield wipers and washer controls are on the multi function tu...

Page 101: ...e gel between the lens and the windshield If no rain light sensor is installed the plastic plug placed in the bracket will appear as a flat black circle A vehicle equipped with automatic headlights an...

Page 102: ...Load Transfer This switch controls the ECAS manual load transfer function by adjusting suspension air pressure Use this function to minimize wheel slippage in road con ditions where traction may be a...

Page 103: ...To cancel standby mode on vehicles with ECAS dash switches turn the key from OFF to ON to OFF in less than 1 5 sec onds Confirm the deactivation of standby mode by pressing the suspension height swit...

Page 104: ...ly to the drivetrain The fifth wheel air slide switch permits repositioning of the sliding fifth wheel from inside the cab See Fig 4 29 Moving the air slide control valve switch to the lock position d...

Page 105: ...ons are on the right hand switch pod See Fig 4 32 Other radio controls muting the volume choosing an audio source or radio station or saving a station as a favorite can be done via the vehicle ICU For...

Page 106: ...ow through the face outlets the floor outlets the defrost windshield outlets or a combination of these out lets See Fig 4 34 Bunk Override Button The bunk override button is located in the center of t...

Page 107: ...adjustment enables the back rest to pivot forward or backward 2 Lumbar Support Lumbar support changes the shape of the seat back to give more or less sup port to the occupant s lumbar lower back area...

Page 108: ...ilt 2 Lumbar Support 3 Isolator Feature 4 Height Adjustment 5 Bottom Cushion Angle fore and aft cushion height 6 Fore and Aft Seat Slide seat track adjustment 7 Seat Tilt 8 Headrest Adjustment Fig 4 3...

Page 109: ...5 Detroit Assurance 4 0 Detroit Assurance 4 0 5 1 DA 4 0 Collision Mitigation System CMS 5 1 DA 4 0 Lane Departure Warning LDW 5 8...

Page 110: ...avoid incorrect lane detection by LDW The driver should switch on the windshield wiper to clean the windshield and remove snow and ice from the windshield If the area of the windshield used by Lane D...

Page 111: ...ailure to drive safely and use the system prop erly could result in personal injury and or death and severe property damage Operate a vehicle equipped with the Detroit As surance system as if the vehi...

Page 112: ...t system or the distance sensor initialization is not yet com plete Activating Adaptive Cruise Control and Setting the Speed Activate ACC by setting the cruise speed using the controls on the steering...

Page 113: ...s possible to exceed the set speed when overtaking The set speed can be exceeded using the accelera tor pedal When the accelerator pedal is released the set speed will be resumed Deactivating the Syst...

Page 114: ...ure to drive safely and use the system prop erly could result in personal injury and or death and severe property damage If your vehicle is equipped with ABA it can within system limitations react mor...

Page 115: ...ve the vehicle from the area of danger Stop the engine and apply the parking brake Inspect the vehicle to ensure it is in proper operating order and confirm the load is secured before resuming driving...

Page 116: ...nexpectedly issue warnings or brake your vehicle Overtaking 12 18 2014 f040838a When passing ABA and ACC may unexpectedly issue warnings or brake your vehicle if your vehicle is too close to the vehic...

Page 117: ...ane departure warning monitors the area in front of the vehicle with a camera on the top of the wind shield When lane departure warning is active and detecting lane markings on the road surface it vis...

Page 118: ...arking If the system warns at or just beyond the outer edge of the lane marking the system is performing as de signed If the warning does not occur or occurs after an excessive lane departure the syst...

Page 119: ...f611413 05 12 2016 LDW OFF Fig 5 9 LDW Switch f611394 04 18 2016 Fig 5 10 LDW Telltale ICUC Detroit Assurance 4 0 5 10...

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Page 121: ...Vehicle Camera 6 1 DA 5 0 Collision Mitigation System CMS 6 1 DA 5 0 Lane Departure Warning LDW 6 8 DA 5 0 Side Guard Assist SGA 6 10 DA 5 0 Traffic Sign Display 6 13 DA 5 0 Active Lane Assist ALA 6 1...

Page 122: ...is set to the A position the low beam headlights and all exterior lights turn on For additional windshield wiper and headlight infor mation see Chapter 4 DA 5 0 Collision Mitigation System CMS The De...

Page 123: ...rent lane when vehicles are changing lanes when vehicles are exiting the road when there are obstacles and stationary ve hicles Adaptive cruise control ACC does not compensate for inattentive driving...

Page 124: ...seat such as a heating pad massage pad or similar items Doing so may keep the seat occupancy sensor from function ing correctly Adaptive Cruise Control cannot be activated or is automatically deactiva...

Page 125: ...g Tailgate Warning provides alerts when the vehicle in front is being followed too closely The system gives warning when Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is not active and the vehicle is moving faster than...

Page 126: ...g of the vehicle If the driver does not react to the warnings and partial brake ap plication ABA automatically initiates a full brake ap plication ABA may also detect people who are moving along the e...

Page 127: ...tention to the traffic situation remove the vehicle from the area of danger Stop the engine and apply the parking brake Inspect the vehicle to ensure it is in proper oper ating order and confirm the l...

Page 128: ...gs or brake your vehicle Overtaking 12 18 2014 f040838a While passing ABA and ACC may unexpectedly issue warnings or brake your vehicle if the vehicle in front is too close and is in the same lane Win...

Page 129: ...to insufficient road illumination or due to snow rain fog heavy spray or other circumstances that limit visiblity when there is glare due to oncoming traffic direct sunlight or reflections from wet r...

Page 130: ...ol or Adaptive Cruise Control ACC intervenes Activating or Deactivating Lane Departure Warning LDW When the engine is turned on Lane Departure Warn ing LDW is automatically activated NOTE There is no...

Page 131: ...tion of obstacles can be impaired by the following situations dirty icy or obscured sensors very wide lanes vehicles not driving in the middle of their lane barriers or other road boundaries There is...

Page 132: ...Guard Assist Red Warning Side Guard Assist Trailer Red Warning Side Guard Assist Trailer Monitoring Deactivated Red Table 6 3 Side Guard Assist SGA Lamps Activation Conditions of Side Guard Assist SGA...

Page 133: ...red Warning When Changing Lanes If there is a moving object in the SGA monitoring range when changing lanes as shown in Fig 6 14 a yellow warning lamp lights up in the A pillar and an amber Caution S...

Page 134: ...Canadian traffic signs and display them in the instrument panel GPS information dictates the lan guage and style of the ICU sign display Safety Information Traffic sign recognition and display is only...

Page 135: ...Select Off to deactivate traffic sign display Activating traffic sign recognition in the ICC5 1 Press the center button in either of the steering wheel OFN control buttons 2 Select the Settings gear i...

Page 136: ...ion in this manual to understand the circumstances under which this system may not provide ad equate lane departure warnings The system does not warn of all possible haz ards Active Lane Assist cannot...

Page 137: ...tes ALA Detroit Assurance 5 0 Active Lane Assist consists of Lane Departure Protection LDP a feature that builds on Lane Departure Warning LDW and Lane Keep Assist LKA When Active Lane Assist is on it...

Page 138: ...The warning pop up will disappear and the acoustical warning will cease when the driver returns their hands to the wheel If the driver does not return their hands to the steer ing wheel the warning po...

Page 139: ...to turn off Lane Departure Warning on winding roads or when driving through construction zones or other areas where lane markings are not clear f611544 10 16 2018 1 2 The LKA status indicator can app...

Page 140: ...direct sunlight or reflections from wet road surfaces for example on winding roads when the distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the lane markings to be detected when attachments such as...

Page 141: ...tion Assist in the ICUC instrument panel press the center button in either of the steer ing wheel pods and go to Safety System Settings then Attention Assist and select Off Select On to ac tivate Atte...

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Page 143: ...Assistance Features Touch Screen Operation 7 1 Navigation System ICC5 7 1 Standard Cruise Control 7 15 Enhanced Stability Control ESC 7 19 OnGuardACTIVE Collision Mitigation System 7 20 Zonar 2020 Tab...

Page 144: ...situation if operating communication equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits Oth...

Page 145: ...toll roads for ex ample 1 Select Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select My Vehicle 4 Select Vehicle type A list of possible types of vehicle appears Select a vehicle type from the list then press the back a...

Page 146: ...al Information on the Route Bar The driver can set the type of arrival information to display on the route bar and whether the information is displayed for the final destination or for the next interm...

Page 147: ...ing a Voice for Spoken Messages NOTE If you choose a voice incompatible with the units of measurement selected the system will ask you to verify your choice In addition certain voices may be unable to...

Page 148: ...for instance even though the avoid ferries option is active Sounds and Warnings Some voices are not compatible with reading warnings out loud If this if the case with the selected voice notification...

Page 149: ...map Enter the longitude and latitude Enter map codes Zoom in on the map to find the desired loca tion and press and hold to select Results matching the characters entered using the keyboard will appea...

Page 150: ...tom right If necessary update the information and then select the arrow at the bottom right to verify it 6 Select Let s Go to start navigation guidance Selecting a Destination from Geo Coordinates 1 O...

Page 151: ...ration screen appears verify the information by selecting the arrow at the bottom right If necessary update the information and then select the arrow at the bottom right to verify it 5 The route appea...

Page 152: ...t as an address Select the blue check mark to save the destination 8 The destination is saved under My Places and marked with a star on the map Saving an Address as Home Saving a second location and c...

Page 153: ...estination 1 Open the navigation system 2 Press and hold a fingertip on an area of the map or enter an address and select from the results lists 3 Select Drive 4 The My Vehicle type and configuration...

Page 154: ...the desired type of change to the route Deleting Intermediate Destinations 1 Select the route map view Zoom in on the inter mediate destination to be deleted 2 Select the intermediate destination to...

Page 155: ...oute 4 Select Show Instructions A list of directions is shown starting with the current location The current vehicle position is shown with the following information The symbol for the current vehicle...

Page 156: ...a blocked road or a safety camera The wide progress bar shows a simplified view of the vehicle s current location on the route The progress bar can also show intermediate desti nations and traffic me...

Page 157: ...l be taken into account when the navigation system is asked to calculate a route Showing Traffic Information on the Map NOTE The traffic disruption symbols display the type of traffic disruption lengt...

Page 158: ...ge the engine brake after the cruise control has been set will activate Deceleration Mode See Descent Control and Deceleration Modes De troit Automated Transmissions in this chapter In the ICUC standa...

Page 159: ...o resume a preselected cruise speed press the cruise accelerate RES button Cruise will return to the last set speed NOTE If vehicle speed drops below the mini mum cruise control speed cruise control w...

Page 160: ...on for over 200 000 highway miles 322 000 km in the 48 contiguous United States the Trans Canada Highway and most major Canadian high ways IPM will vary the cruise speed depending on the approaching r...

Page 161: ...ntrol will also disengage IPM Descent Control and Deceleration Modes Detroit Engines On vehicles equipped with a Detroit engine the func tions of the engine brake controls change depending on which sp...

Page 162: ...sonal injury and or death and prop erty damage An amber colored dash indicator light Fig 7 24 indicate that the vehicle is equipped with roll stability system components The roll stability system uses...

Page 163: ...and ei ther roll stability control RSC or electronic stability control ESC These systems work together to en hance control of the vehicle Depending on the situa tion any of these features may apply t...

Page 164: ...ard Display Screen Background Colors If a potential collision is developing and the driver does not take action to slow the vehicle OnGuar dACTIVE s active braking feature issues a short brake pulse a...

Page 165: ...come standard with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC and Adaptive Cruise Control Recovery enabled If ACC is not available the cancel button must be used to engage standard cruise control To obtain cruise co...

Page 166: ...If a system fault is detected the OnGuard display unit will immediately display an error screen as shown in Fig 7 32 The first error code transmitted will be displayed first additional faults if any c...

Page 167: ...control set speed switch cruise control coast switch cruise control resume switch cruise control accelerate switch cruise control pause switch Zonar 2020 Tablet The Zonar 2020 on board tablet is an o...

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Page 169: ...8 Climate Controls Cab Climate Controls 8 1 Sleeper Climate Control Panel 8 2 Accessory Heaters 8 3 Dual HVAC System 8 5...

Page 170: ...Chapter 13 for more information Recirculation Recirculation mode limits the amount of outside air entering the cab Press the recirculation button to prevent dusty or smoky air from entering the cab S...

Page 171: ...utton The bunk override button equipped on sleeper cabs only copies the temperature and fan settings from the cab to the sleeper See Fig 8 4 Pressing the bunk override button in either the cab or the...

Page 172: ...r from freezing up This is also true if the rear unit is off and the front unit is set such that AC is requested in order to prevent the bunk evaporator from freezing up Temperature Control Knob The t...

Page 173: ...paecher Digi Max D1000 Controller To turn the heater on press the POWER button See Fig 8 6 The display will indicate that heater is en abled and show the remaining runtime and the set temperature See...

Page 174: ...nfirm press the selection button Dual HVAC System The Dual HVAC system replaces the standard sleeper HVAC when optioned Vehicles with a Dual HVAC system have a larger alternator additional bat teries...

Page 175: ...wise to decrease airflow The temperature control knob controls the tempera ture from 65 F to 85 F 18 C to 29 C At the mini mum setting of 65 F the unit will attempt to cool the bunk to 65 F and will n...

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Page 177: ...estraints Seats General Information 9 1 High Back Seat 9 2 Sears Atlas Seat 9 3 Seat Belts and Tether Belts 9 3 Sleeper Compartment Restraints 9 6 Steering Wheel Air Bag 9 7 RollTek Rollover Protectio...

Page 178: ...r back area This adjustment is either mechanical or air con trolled depending on make and model of the seat 3 Isolator This feature reduces the amount of road shock by isolating the occupant from the...

Page 179: ...3 Lumbar and Side Support Press the forward but ton to adjust lower lumbar support the middle button to adjust upper lumbar support and the rear button to adjust side support 4 Height Adjustment Pull...

Page 180: ...ush for ward to inflate the lower lumbar bag push rear ward to deflate the bag Center rocker switch Push forward to inflate the upper lumbar bag push rearward to deflate the bag 7 Suspension Inflation...

Page 181: ...is involved in an accident and the seat belt system was in use the entire vehicle seat belt system must be re placed before operating the vehicle Do not at tempt to modify the seat belt system doing s...

Page 182: ...ort Latch as fol lows If equipped with a Sliding Komfort Latch make sure that the shoulder strap is snug against your chest Without loosening the shoulder strap push the Sliding Komfort Latch switch t...

Page 183: ...g If you lean for ward against the shoulder belt the Komfort Latch will automatically release and will need to be reset NOTE Neither the Komfort Latch nor the Sliding Komfort Latch need to be manually...

Page 184: ...restraint Steering Wheel Air Bag Operation NOTE Only vehicles with the letters SRS molded into the steering wheel center pad are equipped with a steering wheel air bag The air bag when used with seat...

Page 185: ...ow appropriate rules and regulations when disposing of materials For all service and maintenance contact an autho rized Freightliner service facility RollTek Rollover Protection System Identification...

Page 186: ...ver Crash occupant seat belt pretension ing seat pretensioning and side roll air bag at the proper time Frontal Crash steering wheel air bag occu pant seat belt pretensioning seat pretension ing and t...

Page 187: ...readiness of the RollTek system is indicated by the supplemental restraint system SRS indicator on the dash The SRS indicator illuminates for several seconds when the ignition is turned on and then i...

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Page 189: ...10 Cab and Sleeper Features Windows 10 1 Mirrors 10 1 Cab Amenities 10 1 Sleeper Amenities 10 2...

Page 190: ...o keep them clear of fog frost and ice To heat the mirrors press the outboard part of the mirror heat switch on the door See Fig 10 1 When the mirror heat switch is on an amber indicator light illumin...

Page 191: ...ore sleeping or driving the vehicle Sleeper cabs can come with a lower bunk an upper bunk or both Lower bunk configurations include a bed with a stor age compartment or in 72 inch sleepers a pull down...

Page 192: ...the t pull handle will be pulled back and lock into position If this doesn t happen reach under the raised table and push the t pull handle in Then gently push down to make sure the table is locked in...

Page 193: ...a Power Outlets Power outlets are located underneath the lower bunk and or the sleeper control panel See Fig 10 6 for a typical sleeper panel with power outlets Sleeper Access Door The sleeper access...

Page 194: ...and water intrusion Sliding Side Window The lower section of the sliding side window moves vertically and may be locked in multiple positions to suit Two spring loaded tabs are located at the top of t...

Page 195: ...11 Electrical System System Overview 11 1 Vehicle Power Distribution 11 2 Cab Load Disconnect Switch 11 5 Limp Home Mode 11 6 Powernet Management 11 7 Optional Power Systems 11 7...

Page 196: ...Unit ICU and Fault Codes NOTE Some non critical faults may be sup pressed and will not appear during an instru mentation control unit ICU self check The majority of electrical and electronic issues o...

Page 197: ...ional Cab Load Disconnect Switch CLDS Vehicle power is supplied by the batteries to the bat tery cable access BCA box The BCA front wall pass through is the primary interface through which battery pow...

Page 198: ...able Access BCA Front Wall Pass Through 5 VPDM Power 6 sSAM Ground 7 sSAM Power 8 Single Signal Detect and Actuation Module sSAM 9 Front Wall Cab Ground Pass Through Stud 10 Front Wall Interior Ground...

Page 199: ...r is where the interior dash harness connects to the exterior chassis harness This provides a disconnect point for har ness service testing and replacement It is located on the driver side front wall...

Page 200: ...a variety of location including inside the cab on the outboard side of the driver s seat behind the cab on the driver s side at the battery box If the CLDS is turned to the off position while the ve...

Page 201: ...ce The engine will not be able to be restarted until the cause of the loss of power is corrected Limp home mode also known as the emergency power circuit is a feature that allows a vehicle to be moved...

Page 202: ...eatures Progressive low voltage disconnect PLVD is used to implement the powernet management feature PLVD calculates disconnecting loads based on bat tery voltage ignition switch status and engine rpm...

Page 203: ...lt in serious injury or death The display on the sleeper control panel provides information about the operation of the unit See Fig 11 12 Xantrex Freedom or Fig 11 13 Eaton Refer to Table 11 3 for gen...

Page 204: ...n Input Voltage is selected the corresponding LED will light up and the display will show the input voltage 5 Input Current LED In inverter mode when Input Current is selected the corresponding LED wi...

Page 205: ...12 Engine Starting Operation and Shutdown Engine Starting 12 1 Engine Operation 12 2 Engine Shutdown 12 4 Engine Protection Warning and Shutdown 12 4...

Page 206: ...ANT The starter can not be used for priming the fuel system If the fuel water separa tor filter is replaced and the fuel system needs to be primed see the engine manufacturer s operating instructions...

Page 207: ...oline or diesel fumes are present Shut off the engine when in an area where flammable liquids or gases are being handled Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury or death Al...

Page 208: ...g this final 90 seconds the idle shutdown timer will be disabled until reset Cold Weather Operation Satisfactory performance of a diesel engine operating in low ambient temperatures requires modificat...

Page 209: ...ger 2 Allow the engine to idle one to two minutes be fore shutting it down This allows the lubricating oil and the coolant to carry heat away from the combustion chambers bearings shafts and seals 3 T...

Page 210: ...obtain a subsequent override See Fig 12 6 NOTICE When the derate process begins immediately get the vehicle serviced in order to prevent severe damage to the engine Detroit engines may begin a warning...

Page 211: ...13 Optional Engine Systems Engine Idle Limiting 13 1 Optimized Idle 13 1 Power Takeoff PTO Governor 13 3...

Page 212: ...pro grammable preset lower limit The engine is shut down when engine oil temperature reaches a pro grammable upper limit unless the requirements of other active modes require the engine to keep run n...

Page 213: ...ig 13 2 6 Press OK on the steering wheel switch pod to view the mode option screen See Fig 13 3 7 Select OK to enable Optimized Idle and if de sired turn on the interior comfort mode sleeper cabs only...

Page 214: ...Power Takeoff PTO Governor WARNING To avoid injury do not install a PTO that is not Detroit Diesel approved onto a Detroit Trans mission Use of a non Detroit Diesel approved PTO with a Detroit Transmi...

Page 215: ...transmission will ig nore the request 5 To deactivate mobile mode bring the vehicle to a stop The clutch will open and shut down power to the PTO 6 To resume stationary mode shift to neutral The PTO...

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Page 217: ...14 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Consumption Standards 14 1 EPA Regulated Emissions Aftertreatment Systems 14 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Tank 14 7...

Page 218: ...nents including but not limited to engines tires aerodynamic components vehicle speed limiters and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emi...

Page 219: ...ses of soot If the exhaust temperature is high enough a process called passive regeneration regen occurs as the vehicle is driven normally However if the en gine isn t running hot enough the electroni...

Page 220: ...be initiated only when the DPF lamp is illuminated WARNING During parked regen exhaust temperatures are very high and could cause a fire heat damage to objects or materials or personal injury to per s...

Page 221: ...temperature the need to perform a parked regen or service the DPF or of an engine fault that affects emissions A decal attached to the driver s sun visor explains the ATS warning lamps Malfunction Ind...

Page 222: ...reen over the road 2 f611400 06 10 2016 60 70 Yellow DPF solid yellow HEST solid yellow over the road parked 3 f611401 06 10 2016 70 80 Yellow DPF flashing yellow HEST solid yellow over the road parke...

Page 223: ...ked Illuminates if exhaust temperature is above a preset limit Table 14 3 DPF Zones Detroit Engines DPF Zones Cummins Engines DPF Zone DPF Status Bar Warning Lamps Regen Mode Available 1 f611399 06 10...

Page 224: ...lumination of the HEST lamp alerts the driver of high exhaust temperature during the regen process if the vehicle speed is below 5 mph 8 km h or during a parked regen See Fig 14 6 Maintenance Authoriz...

Page 225: ...l level drops below 1 8th of the capacity See Fig 14 7 A DEF warning lamp illuminates amber when the DEF tank is near empty DEF Warnings and Engine Limits IMPORTANT Ignoring the DEF low level warn ing...

Page 226: ...ed If the fault is not corrected the STOP engine light illumi nates and a 5 mph 8 km h speed limit is ap plied after the next engine shutdown while parked and idling or if a fuel refill is detected Cu...

Page 227: ...15 Brake Systems Air Brake System 15 1 Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System 15 4 Engine Brake 15 6...

Page 228: ...r rear service brakes will not be operating at full capacity causing a longer stopping distance Bring the vehicle to a safe stop and have the air sys tem repaired before continuing NOTE The buzzer sou...

Page 229: ...brakes to become inoperative The secondary air system will continue to operate the front brakes and the trailer brakes if equipped Loss of air pressure in the secondary air system causes the front axl...

Page 230: ...e can be partially or fully applied but in any par tially on position it will be overridden by a full applica tion of the service brake pedal Moving the lever down applies the trailer brakes while mov...

Page 231: ...aintaining the vehicle brak ing system may lead to brake failure resulting in property damage personal injury or death Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System The Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System A...

Page 232: ...y when the ignition key is turned to the ON position it is possible that the lamp is burnt out Automatic Traction Control Vehicles with electronic engines and ABS may have Automatic Traction Control A...

Page 233: ...driving under these conditions when driving without a trailer or pulling an empty trailer if the tractor drive wheels begin to lock or there is fishtail motion after the engine brake is activated NOTE...

Page 234: ...e brake type the engine brake may be disabled when engine tempera ture falls below a set level The engine brake control is located on the right hand steering column lever At the top position the engin...

Page 235: ...16 Steering System Power Steering System 16 1...

Page 236: ...If the power assist feature does not work due to hy draulic fluid loss steering pump damage or another cause bring the vehicle to a safe stop Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the problem h...

Page 237: ...utomated and Automatic Transmissions Automated Automatic Transmission Shift Control 17 1 Detroit Automated Transmissions DT12 17 3 Eaton Automated Transmissions 17 7 Allison Automatic Transmissions 17...

Page 238: ...t Fig 17 1 Ref D and E See Table 17 1 for more information about upshift and downshift requests Functionality Automated Automatic Transmission Shift Control Function Switch Action Position Request Dir...

Page 239: ...he lever Downshift to low mode While in low mode pull on the lever Exits low mode and returns to automatic drive mode While in reverse mode push on the lever Selects deep reverse gear only on 7 speed...

Page 240: ...tions per mit In all cases shifts depend on the following fac tors engine speed accelerator pedal position ser vice brake usage engine brake operation vehicle load status and road conditions NOTE To a...

Page 241: ...n Off screen are customer selectable parameters To enable or disable eCoast see an authorized Freight liner service facility Creep Mode Creep mode allows the vehicle to be maneuvered at very slow spee...

Page 242: ...overheat and damage the clutch To start moving use the ac celerator pedal and release the brakes as the ve hicle begins to move There are three clutch abuse protection levels At each the driver is al...

Page 243: ...grades When the vehicle is descending without en gine or service brake application the DT12 will up shift at 2000 rpm If the engine or service brake is applied during descent the DT12 will upshift at...

Page 244: ...ect mode direction neutral low and to make manual shifts To know what gear the trans mission is in see the driver display Forward shifts can be made either manually or automatically Automatic Mode A I...

Page 245: ...e again Manual Mode Override The system is equipped with a manual mode over ride function If the vehicle is being back driven for example descending a grade and the engine speed is excessively high th...

Page 246: ...vehicle will con tinue moving at governed low engine idle speed Exiting Creep Mode To exit Creep Mode apply the throttle pedal to accel erate temporarily or select a higher gear in Manual Mode Creep...

Page 247: ...to spin Load Based Shifting An Eaton automated transmission system is adaptive and will change the shift points based on grade en gine RPM throttle position and vehicle load After changing loads or p...

Page 248: ...never be operated for more than thirty seconds at full throttle with the trans mission in gear and the output stalled Prolonged operation of this type will overheat the transmis sion fluid and will r...

Page 249: ...switch set to Drive D a long push on the shift control mode switch activates the manual mode M To in crease selected range pull the lever up towards you to decrease the selected range push the lever...

Page 250: ...ng to the maintenance screens in the driver display The prognostics screen displays information on the transmission health status oil filter status oil level and oil life See Fig 17 14 If trans missio...

Page 251: ...18 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller Manual Transmissions 18 1 Clutch 18 1...

Page 252: ...n lever with the transmission in neutral while the vehicle is moving Skip ratios while shifting only when operating conditions permit depending on the load grade and road speed Never coast with the tr...

Page 253: ...the clutch assem bly Coasting Coasting with the clutch pedal depressed and the transmission in a low gear can cause high driven disc speed The clutch speed can be much higher under these conditions t...

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Page 255: ...19 Drive Axles Interaxle Lock Tandem Axles 19 1 Driver Controlled Differential Lock DCDL 19 2...

Page 256: ...be engaged on a vehicle with obviously spinning wheels Engage ment at high speed or power can damage the axle s NOTE If the interaxle lock is engaged when the engine is turned off the interaxle lock...

Page 257: ...only when the vehicle is stopped or moving at less than 5 mph 8 km h Engaging the DCDL at speeds above 5 mph 8 km h can cause internal axle damage NOTE On some vehicles the differential lock system i...

Page 258: ...ctuating fea ture A traction equalizer provides normal differential action where traction is good When one wheel be gins to spin faster than the other clutch plates in the differential housing automat...

Page 259: ...20 Fifth Wheels Fifth Wheels General Information 20 1 Fifth Wheel Coupling 20 1 Fifth Wheel Uncoupling 20 4 Fifth Wheel Slide 20 6...

Page 260: ...n has been forced into the jaws and the lock control handle has moved to the locked position NOTICE Some fifth wheels may be mounted on sliding rails Before attempting to couple a trailer to a sliding...

Page 261: ...serious personal injury or death 8 Perform a coupling inspection checking that there is no gap between the bottom of the trailer and the fifth wheel and that the kingpin is se curely locked See Fig 2...

Page 262: ...he red trailer air supply valve trailer brake is pulled out and that the trailer parking brakes are set See Chapter 4 in this manual for operation of the dash mounted brake controls NOTICE Attempting...

Page 263: ...for each manufacturer below 6 1 Fontaine Lift the safety latch and pull the lock control handle to the unlocked posi tion See Fig 20 1 6 2 Holland In the locked position the safety indicator swings fr...

Page 264: ...be driven with the trailer until the trailer has been uncoupled and coupled again Failure to do so may result in separation of the trailer from the tractor possibly causing serious personal injury or...

Page 265: ...xle by incorrectly loading the trailer Incorrect slide adjustment or improper axle loading could cause erratic steering and loss of vehicle control possibly resulting in seri ous personal injury or de...

Page 266: ...front and rear of the trailer tires to prevent the trailer from moving 5 Release the tractor parking brakes then slowly move the tractor forward or backward until the fifth wheel is in the desired loc...

Page 267: ...ide Operation The slide feature may be operated with an air switch mounted in the dash that operates an air cylinder that locks and unlocks the slide See Fig 20 14 1 Set the air slide switch Fig 20 14...

Page 268: ...de rail slots Verify that the plungers have engaged by tugging the tractor forward while the trailer brakes are locked and the wheels are chocked NOTE The fifth wheel may need to be moved slightly to...

Page 269: ...21 Trailer Couplings Holland Trailer Coupling 21 1...

Page 270: ...t rub on anything Rub bing may wear through hoses or cables resulting in air leaks or exposed or broken wires poten tially affecting trailer brake or electrical systems 6 Connect the trailer electrica...

Page 271: ...22 Headlights Headlight Aiming Preliminary Checks 22 1 Headlight Aim Check 22 1 Headlight Aim Adjustment 22 1 Halogen Headlamps Bulb Replacement 22 3...

Page 272: ...on each headlight Fig 22 2 Item A Note those distances 3 On the screen or wall mark the locations of each headlight bulb center using the distances found in step 2 See Fig 22 2 Items 2 and 3 4 Turn o...

Page 273: ...tion should appear 1 Screen or Wall 2 Center of Right Hand Headlight Projection 3 Center of Left Hand Headlight Projection Fig 22 2 Headlight Aiming Screen Wall 02 25 2016 f546265 A 1 2 3 A Measuremen...

Page 274: ...MPORTANT Use only SAE DOT approved H11 bulbs with a 55 watt rating for the headlamps Use only SAE DOT approved 4157 NAK LL lamps for turn signal and marker lamps Install ing higher wattage bulbs may d...

Page 275: ...nnector to the new lamp and slide the red locking tab up 6 Position the bulb in the headlamp housing then twist the bulb clockwise a quarter turn 7 Visually verify from either the front or back that t...

Page 276: ...sing B Bulb Twisted an Eighth of a Turn C Bulb Twisted a Quarter Turn Tabs Against Metal Stops Fig 22 7 Proper Bulb Installation Front View f547134 03 17 2020 OK OK OK B C A A Bulb Positioned in Headl...

Page 277: ...f547046 11 04 2019 Fig 22 9 Correct Halogen Headlamp Installation With Foam Grommet Headlights 22 6...

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Page 279: ...Care Cab Washing and Polishing 23 1 Care of Fiberglass Parts 23 1 Care of Chrome Parts 23 1 Care of Exterior Lights 23 1 Dashboard and Instrument Panel Care 23 2 Vinyl Upholstery Cleaning 23 2 Velour...

Page 280: ...eaner or cleaner polish and polishing wax be used Do not let diesel fuel or antifreeze stand on a painted surface If either should occur rinse the surface off with water To prevent rust have any nicks...

Page 281: ...eaners such as those used for sinks and tiles are abrasive and must be used with caution as they can scratch the vinyl or give it a per manent dull appearance Chewing Gum Harden the gum with an ice cu...

Page 282: ...upholstery cleaning service when extensive cleaning is needed Grease and Oil Based Stains Dampen a small absorbent cloth with dry cleaning solvent or spot remover Apply the cloth carefully to the spot...

Page 283: ...24 Pre and Post Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Maintenance General Information 24 1 Checklists 24 1 Fluids Added 24 2...

Page 284: ...rs Comp 1 Suspension components 2 Slack adjusters Wheels and Tires Comp 1 Wheel covers 2 Tire condition 3 Tire inflation 4 Rims and wheel components 5 Wheel bearing oil seals and lubrication levels 6...

Page 285: ...Tank Areas Comp 1 Drain air reservoirs with automatic drain valves 2 Batteries location may vary 3 Aerodynamic components Engine Compartment Comp 1 Hood and bumper 2 Hydraulic clutch reservoir 3 Radia...

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Page 287: ...Post Trip Inspections and Maintenance Safety Precautions 25 1 Daily Pretrip Inspections and Maintenance 25 1 Weekly Post Trip Inspections and Maintenance 25 9 Monthly Post Trip Inspections and Mainten...

Page 288: ...TE If any system or component does not pass this inspection it must be corrected before operating the vehicle Whenever equipment re quires adjustment replacement and or repair see the New Cascadia Wor...

Page 289: ...flaps on the liner outer retaining ring so that the Velcro strips line up between the face cover and the liner Make cer tain the detachable view cover is centered on the face cover and the Velcro str...

Page 290: ...a qualified tire service facility IMPORTANT The load and cold inflation pres sure must not exceed the rim or wheel manu facturer s recommendations even though the tire may be approved for a higher loa...

Page 291: ...or rust streaks Check all visible cross members for damage or signs of looseness 4 Inspect visible components of the exhaust sys tem to ensure connections are tight Inspect upstream of the aftertreatm...

Page 292: ...rrently in stalled in your vehicle 5 2 If the surge tank was empty start the en gine after refilling and check the level again when the engine is at operating temperature 6 Inspect visible engine wiri...

Page 293: ...ca tion eliminate any leaks or replace the air compressor before operating the vehicle 5 Check air leakage in the system 5 1 With the parking brake applied the trans mission out of gear and the air sy...

Page 294: ...eam headlamps and hazard warning lamps 12 4 Exit the cab and check that all exterior lamps and reflectors are clean and intact 12 5 Check that the brake lamps tail lamps headlamps turn signals marker...

Page 295: ...maintain seat belts When any part of a seat belt system needs replacement the entire seat belt must be replaced both retractor and buckle side Any time a vehicle is involved in an accident and the sea...

Page 296: ...uld not move If the vehicle moves the parking brakes are not operating correctly and must be repaired before the vehicle is operated 18 Test the backup alarm 18 1 Release the parking brake and put the...

Page 297: ...n the fuel water separator if equipped IMPORTANT When draining fluid from a fuel water separator drain the fluid into an appropriate container and dispose of it prop erly Many jurisdictions now issue...

Page 298: ...or damaged If it fails the lack of coolant flow could rapidly cause damage to engine compo nents 7 Inspect the serpentine drive belts for signs of glazing frayed edges breaks cracks or oil con taminat...

Page 299: ...ely 1 4 inch 6 4 mm at the thinnest point Saddle Tank Areas Inspection WARNING When draining the air reservoir do not look into the air jets or direct them toward anyone Dirt or sludge particles may b...

Page 300: ...iable and are not cracking or ballooning 3 3 Make sure the heater hoses are pliable and are not cracking or ballooning 3 4 Tighten hose clamps as necessary IMPORTANT Do not overtighten hose clamps as...

Page 301: ...26 In An Emergency Hazard Warning Lights 26 1 Fire Extinguisher 26 1 Emergency Equipment 26 1 Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables 26 1 Towing 26 2 Fire in the Cab 26 8...

Page 302: ...umper Cables When using jumper cables follow the instructions below WARNING Batteries release explosive gas Do not smoke when working around batteries Put out all flames and remove all sources of spar...

Page 303: ...11 Then disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the vehicle that provided the jump start 12 Disconnect the positive jumper cable from the positive battery or jump start post of the vehicle t...

Page 304: ...se damage leading to eventual frame failure 4 On dual drive axles if the vehicle is to be lifted and towed chain the forward rear axle assembly to the vehicle frame Use protection to keep the chains f...

Page 305: ...eivers through the tow hook holes in the bumper rotat ing the hooks so the hook opening faces down See Fig 26 5 Pull the tow hooks to ensure they are securely engaged in the tow hook receivers 3 Lower...

Page 306: ...axle manufacturer s in formation to avoid damaging the axle when tow ing the truck 7 Use mid rise or high rise forks or lift adaptors part number 0200020 on the crossbar to pro vide clearance for the...

Page 307: ...with wooden spacers and the axle chained to the frame to prevent damage to the truck 14 Release the park brake and remove the chocks from the rear tires 15 Use the stinger to pull the truck close to...

Page 308: ...ce the front tires straight forward and secure the steering wheel in this position 4 Disconnect the battery ground cables NOTICE Failure to protect the frame rails from the chains could cause damage l...

Page 309: ...ab but de spite this most materials can burn WARNING Do not allow flames sparks or any other heat sources such as cigarettes or light bulbs to contact materials in the cab Any materials in the cab in...

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Page 311: ...27 Telematics Data Telematics Information Terms of Use 27 1 Frequency Bands and Maximum Transmission Output 27 3...

Page 312: ...tics Information and similar information we receive from other DTNA vehicles To make your Vehicle safer and to improve its performance Depending on the type of device installed on your Vehicle DTNA ma...

Page 313: ...ntee that Telematics Information will not be hacked de leted intercepted or altered DTNA will also require other parties to whom Telem atics Information is disclosed to take reasonable steps to protec...

Page 314: ...1602 MHz Receive only Table 27 1 Frequency Bands and Maximum Transmission Output The Common Telematics Platform The Detroit Connect Platform is the connectivity module of Daimler Trucks North America...

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Page 316: ...rection Switch 17 1 Engine Brake 17 2 Gear Display 17 3 Gear Switch 17 1 Mode Switch 17 1 Power Up and Shift into Gear 17 2 Subject Page Selected Gear Detroit and Eaton Transmissions 17 3 Suggested Sh...

Page 317: ...e Warning LDW 6 9 Overview 6 8 Subject Page Safety Notes on Lane Departure Warning LDW 6 8 DA 5 0 Side Guard Assist SGA 6 10 Activating or Deactivating Side Guard Assist 6 13 Activation Conditions of...

Page 318: ...mary and Secondary Air Gauges 3 36 Settings 3 40 Speedometer and Tachometer 3 34 Subject Page Suspension Air Pressure Gauge 3 34 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 3 37 Trailer Application Air Press...

Page 319: ...1 5 Engine Brake 15 6 Engine Brake Operation 15 7 Engine Idle Limiting 13 1 Subject Page Idle Shutdown Timer 13 1 Engine Operation 12 2 Cold Weather Operation 12 3 Engine Break In 12 3 High Altitude O...

Page 320: ...a 3 50 Phone Contacts and Call List 3 46 Radio 3 48 Subject Page Smartphone 3 51 Sound System Settings 3 49 System Settings 3 41 Using a Mobile Phone 3 44 Infotainment ICUC 3 18 General ICUC Infotainm...

Page 321: ...ance General Information 24 1 Power Steering System 16 1 Power Takeoff PTO Governor 13 3 Subject Page Powernet Management 11 7 Powertrain Controls 4 7 Aftertreatment System Regen Switches 4 7 Axle Swi...

Page 322: ...uching Holding and Moving 7 1 Two Finger Swipe 7 1 Towing 26 2 Front Towing Hookup With Removable Tow Hooks 26 4 Front Towing Hookup 26 3 Rear Towing Hookup 26 6 Use of Tow Hooks 26 2 V Vehicle Power...

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