freightliner cascadia, Driver Manual

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Entering the Driver Side
When entering the cab from the driver side, use the
grab handle and access steps as follows:
1. Open the driver side door, and place anything
that you are carrying in the cab.
2. Using both hands, grasp the grab handle that is
on the B-pillar, or use your left hand on the inte-
gral door lower grab handle. See
Fig. 2.3 . Reach
up as far as is comfortable.
3. Place your right foot on the bottom step, and pull
yourself up. Move your left hand to the integral
door upper grab handle.
4. Place your left foot on the top step.
5.
Grasp the steering wheel with your left hand, and
step up.
6. Step into the cab with your right foot first, and
grasp the steering wheel with your right hand.
Exiting the Driver Side
Exit the cab from the driver side as follows:
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to exit the cab
while carrying any items in your hands.
1.
Grasp the steering wheel with both hands, place
your left foot on the top step, then stand on the
threshold facing into the cab.
2. Using your right hand, grasp the grab handle,
located on the B-pillar.
3. Move your right foot to the bottom step.
4. Move your left hand to the integral door lower
grab handle.
5. Step to the ground with your left foot first.
Entering the Passenger Side
When entering the cab from the passenger side, use
the grab handles and access steps as follows:
1.
Open the passenger-side door, and place any-
thing that you are carrying in the cab.
2. Using your left hand, grasp the grab handle
that’s on the rear of the door opening. See
Fig. 2.4 .
3. Using your right hand, grasp the integral door
lower grab handle.
4.
Place your right foot on the bottom step, and
step up to the upper step with your left foot.
5.
Place your right foot on the top step, and step
up.
6.
Move your right hand to the upper grab handle
on the windshield post.
7. Step into the cab with your left foot first.
Exiting the Passenger Side
Exit the cab from the passenger side as follows:
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to exit the cab
while carrying any items in your hands.
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1. Steering Wheel
2. B-Pillar Grab Handle
3. Bottom Step
4. Top Step
5. Integral Door Lower
Grab Handle
Fig. 2.3, Driver-Side Steps and Grab Handle
Vehicle Access
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