5.
Make sure the selector switch is in neutral and
turn on the ignition key. Do not attempt to start
the engine at this time.
6.
If necessary to get the transmission to shift into
neutral, release the pressure on the brake pedal
slightly.
7.
Once the UltraShift TCU reaches neutral, a solid
"N" will appear on the current gear indicator and
the vehicle will start. Make sure the service
brakes are applied and the parking brake is set.
If the gear indicator continues to display a dash, con-
tact an authorized Freightliner or Eaton service facil-
ity.
Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
Automated Transmissions
Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS automated transmis-
sions use shift selection software and electric clutch
actuation; a clutch pedal is not needed to operate the
vehicle. These transmissions use the four-position
SmartShift control (see
) on the steering
column to select mode, direction, neutral, low, and to
make manual shifts. To know what gear the transmis-
sion is in, see the current gear indicator on the dash.
Forward shifts can be made either manually or
automatically.
Power Up
NOTE: Engine cranking is delayed until the
transmission power-up is complete and the gear
display shows a solid "N".
1.
With the parking brake set, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Apply the service brake.
NOTE: If the service brake is not applied while
selecting a starting gear, the initial start gear will
not be found and the driver will need to select
Neutral and press the service brake while se-
lecting the desired mode.
4.
Select the desired mode and starting gear. (Inap-
propriate start gear selections are ignored to
avoid damaging the transmission.)
5.
Release the parking brake.
6.
Release the service brake and apply the accel-
erator.
Power Down
1.
Select Neutral on the shift control.
NOTE: If the gear display does not show a solid
"N", neutral has not yet been obtained. Neutral
should always be reached before powering
down an UltraShift PLUS, except in cases of
emergency.
2.
Set the parking brake.
3.
Turn off the ignition, and shut down the engine.
Reverse (R)
NOTE: If attempting to select a non-Neutral
mode without applying the service brakes, the
transmission will not shift into gear. To shift into
gear, select Neutral, apply the service brakes,
and select the desired mode again. Also, the
vehicle will not engage reverse above 2 mph (3
km/h).
Reverse (R) is at the upper end of the four-position
selector switch located at the end of the SmartShift
control. To select R, press in the neutral lock button
and move the selector switch to the position above
neutral. The default Reverse gear is engaged.
NOTICE
Avoid launching the vehicle in high range.
Launching the vehicle in high range increases
the likelihood of clutch abuse and could be detri-
mental to clutch life.
Automatic Mode (AUTO)
In automatic drive mode (AUTO), upshifts and down-
shifts are made by the UltraShift PLUS without driver
intervention. Press in the neutral lock button, move
the selector switch to Drive (D), and press down on
the throttle pedal. The transmission will shift auto-
matically.
NOTE: If attempting to select a non-Neutral
mode without applying the service brakes, the
transmission will not shift into gear. To shift into
gear, select Neutral, apply the service brakes,
and select the desired mode again.
In Drive, the start gear is automatically selected. The
selected start gear can vary depending on several
vehicle inputs such as load, grade, and axle/
transmission ratio. The start gear can be changed
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