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NOTE: In Automatic Performance mode, the
transmission will automatically change to Auto-
matic Economy mode if it hasn’t received a re-
quest for more power in several minutes, unless
current road conditions require higher engine
performance.
Selected Gear
If the selected gear is different than the current gear
for longer than a half second, the current gear dis-
play will flash and the selected gear value will be
shown. Once the current gear and selected gear
match, the selected gear display disappears and the
current gear display stops flashing. See
Fig. 15.3 .
Suggested Shift
In Manual mode only, a suggested shift is displayed
to indicate the most economical gear available. The
suggested shift is the number of up or down arrows
from the current gear with a maximum of three up or
down arrows. See
Fig. 15.4 .
eCoast
The eCoast feature can improve driving economy.
When conditions permit, the transmission control au-
tomatically shifts the transmission to neutral to coast
at speeds of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) and
above. An "E" shows in the gear display window
when eCoast is in effect. See
Fig. 15.5 .
The eCoast function is not active when any of the
following occur:
•
the accelerator pedal is pressed.
•
vehicle acceleration rate is exceeded.
•
the service brake pedal is pressed.
•
the engine brake is in use.
•
cruise control brakes or accelerates.
•
vehicle speed exceeds the cruise control set
speed by more than approximately 4 mph (6
km/h).
•
the speed limiter is active and the maximum
speed set is exceeded.
•
diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration oc-
curs.
The eCoast function cannot be deactivated when the
Automatic Economy mode is active.
NOTE: To disable eCoast, see an authorized
Freightliner service facility.
Creep Mode
Creep mode allows the vehicle to be maneuvered at
very slow speeds. To activate Creep mode for the
first time within the current driving cycle, press the
accelerator pedal to launch the vehicle, thereby fully
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1. Selected Gear
2. Current Gear
Fig. 15.3, Selected Gear Display
Manual
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1. Suggested Shift Arrows
2. Current Gear
Fig. 15.4, Suggested Shift
E
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NOTE: Upshift and downshift arrows are not shown
when "E" is shown in the gear display window.
Fig. 15.5, eCoast Display
Automated Transmissions
15.3