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Warning and indicator lamps illuminate in red (dan-
ger), amber (caution), green (status advisory), or
blue (high-beam headlights active).

IMPORTANT: Depending upon local jurisdic-
tional emissions guidelines, vehicles and/or en-

gines that are domiciled outside of the U.S. and
Canada may not be compliant with EPA07,
EPA10, or GHG14 regulations. Noncompliant
vehicles may not be equipped with all of the
lamps shown in

Table 4.1

.

Common Warning and Indicator Lamps

Lamp Description

Color

STOP

STOP Engine

*

Indicates a serious fault that requires engine shutdown
immediately. The engine protection system will reduce the
maximum engine torque and speed, and, if the condition
does not improve, will shut down the engine within 30 to 60
seconds.

Safely bring the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road
and shut down the engine as soon as the red light is seen.

If the engine shuts down while the vehicle is in a
hazardous location, turn the key to the OFF position for
a few seconds, then restart the engine and move the
vehicle to a safer location.

Red

High Coolant Temperature

Indicates the coolant temperature is above the maximum
allowable temperature.

Red

Low Air Pressure (EPA07)

Indicates air pressure in the primary or secondary reservoir
has dropped below approximately 70 psi (483 kPa).

Red

Low Air Pressure (EPA10
and Newer)

Indicates air pressure in the primary or secondary reservoir
has dropped below approximately 70 psi (483 kPa).

Red

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Indicates the engine oil pressure is below the minimum
allowable pressure.

Red

Transmission Overheat

Indicates high transmission temperature.

Red

Transmission Fluid Level

Indicates low transmission fluid level. Safely bring the
vehicle to a stop as soon as possible.

Red

BRAKE

Parking Brake (EPA07)

Indicates the parking brake is engaged, or hydraulic brake
fluid pressure is low. An audible alert activates when the
vehicle is moving over 2 mph (3 km/h) with the parking
brake set.

Red

Parking Brake (EPA10
and Newer)

Indicates the parking brake is engaged.

Red

Low Battery Voltage

Indicates that battery voltage is 11.9 volts or less.

Red

Instruments

4.4

Summary of Contents for cascadia

Page 1: ...Driver s Manual CASCADIA Part Number STI 478 Publication Number STI 478 6 ...

Page 2: ...or hitting a road obstacle that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data re lated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for ap proximately 60 seconds This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur Data recorded includes the following items how various systems in the vehicle were op...

Page 3: ...t may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Daimler Trucks North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other informat...

Page 4: ...ate Control 8 1 9 Cab Features 9 1 10 Engine Starting Operation and Shutdown 10 1 11 Optional Engine Systems 11 1 12 Emissions and Fuel Efficient Components 12 1 13 Brake Systems 13 1 14 Manual Transmissions and Hydraulic Clutch 14 1 15 Automated Transmissions 15 1 16 Drive Axles 16 1 17 Steering System 17 1 18 Fifth Wheels 18 1 19 Trailer Couplings 19 1 20 Pre and Post Trip Checklists 20 1 21 Pre...

Page 5: ...1 Vehicle Identification Component Information Label 1 1 Component GWR Label 1 1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels 1 1 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels 1 1 Emissions Labels 1 1 ...

Page 6: ... a lower load capacity than that shown on the tire and rim label then the tires and rims determine the load limitations on each of the axles Trucks built without a cargo body that are intended for service in the U S have an incomplete vehicle certification label attached by the final stage manu facturer See Fig 1 5 This label will be attached to the incomplete vehicle document included with the ve...

Page 7: ...h certification requirements Ref 42 U S C S7522 a 3 It is the owner s responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations 02 20 2012 f080178 Fig 1 2 Component GWR Label 02 20 2012 f080177 Fig 1 3 Vehicle Certification Label 02 28 2012 f080182 1 2 1 EPA Noise Emission Control Label 2 FMVSS Certification Label Fig 1 4 Label Locations f080180 02 28 2012 Fig 1 5 Incomplete Ve...

Page 8: ...will not have a vehicle noise emission control information label For such vehicles it is the final stage manufac turer s responsibility to complete the vehicle in conformity to U S EPA regulations 40 CFR Part 205 and label it for compliance f080156 EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM INFORMATION Switch Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 Level 4 Filter Regeneration Recommended Filter is reaching Bring vehicle to hi...

Page 9: ...lammables and people away from exhaust Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF level is low Engine derate likely Refill tank with certified DEF 24 01656 000 IMPORTANT DEF 11 30 2010 f080162 See operator s manual for complete instructions Fig 1 8 ATS Indicators EPA10 and Newer 10 06 98 f080026 24 00273 020 VEHICLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U S EPA REGULAT...

Page 10: ...tified vehicles are equipped with a label placed near the bottom edge of the driver side door See Fig 1 11 CERTIFIED CLEAN IDLE 02 20 2012 f080179 Fig 1 11 CARB Clean Idle Label Vehicle Identification 1 5 ...

Page 11: ...2 Vehicle Access Cab 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 4 Back of Cab Access 2 4 Hood Opening and Closing 2 5 ...

Page 12: ...on downwards See Fig 2 2 To open the door from the inside lift up on 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 WARNING Wet or dirty shoe soles greatly increase the chance of slipping or falling If your soles are wet or dirty be especially careful when climbing onto or dow...

Page 13: ...ight 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 carryin...

Page 14: ...intended for entry or exit The door is intended only as a conve nient means to stow or remove personal belongings in and from the sleeper area To open the sleeper door from the inside push down on the lever handle located inside the sleeper compartment aft of the door or pull out on the upper lever located inside the cab door opening see Fig 2 6 To open the sleeper door from outside open the cab d...

Page 15: ... neces sary it is mounted across the top of the frame rails IMPORTANT Climb onto and down from back of cab access facing in toward the vehicle as you would on a ladder Do not climb up or down facing out away from the vehicle WARNING Wet or dirty shoe soles greatly increase the chance of slipping or falling If your soles are wet or dirty be especially careful when climbing onto or leaving the back ...

Page 16: ...front of the hood provides a hand hold for hood tilting Two tilt assist struts help to tilt the hood open and to return it to the operating position A damper controls the closing rate of the hood and hood straps prevent the hood from over travel In the operating position the hood is secured by a hold down latch on each side of the hood To Tilt the Hood 1 Apply the parking brakes 2 Release both hoo...

Page 17: ...3 Electrical System Electrical Power Distribution 3 1 Emergency Power Supply 3 3 Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect 3 4 ...

Page 18: ...nal features For example if a beacon light is added to the Cascadia it may require an auxiliary PDM The auxiliary PDM may contain fuses and relays for these devices It is mounted in the cab behind the doghouse cover Trailer PDM The optional trailer PDM mounted on the frame rail is used to supply trailer power to the chassis mounted trailer receptacles The SAM chassis sup plies control signals to t...

Page 19: ...5 Use of any other tool including pliers may damage the circuit breaker Never attempt to probe a self resetting circuit breaker while installed on the SAM Cab or SAM Chassis Remove the circuit breaker first or use a non contact infrared thermometer to measure temperature f001175a 02 27 2012 2 1 4 9 8 6 5 3 7 1 SAM Cab 2 Powertrain PDM PT PDM 3 Powernet Distribution Box PNDB 4 SAM Chassis 5 Main Gr...

Page 20: ...M will receive power from the emergency power feed but the batteries will not be charging See the Emergency Power Supply heading below for details Emergency Power Supply The Cascadia electrical system has an emergency power circuit that supplies battery power for exterior lighting This assists vehicle visibility in the event a MEGA fuse is open circuit The emergency power circuit is live even when...

Page 21: ...rgency power supply will cause the following lamps to flash dash panel lights identification lights front marker lights turn signal indicators in the ICU alternately side marker lights rear turn signal lights trailer taillights If the ignition switch is turned ON while the load dis connect switch is in the OFF position the emergency power supply feature will activate the following lamps clearance ...

Page 22: ... the interior lights have been shut down by PLVD pressing one of the interior light switches if equipped brings the interior lights back on See Table 3 1 for the type of loads shut down under specific conditions See Table 3 2 for the loads that are designated com fort house and basic load status Type of Loads Shut Down Under Specific Conditions Key Switch Position Engine On Voltage less than 12 5 ...

Page 23: ... receptacle 4 sleeper cigar battery Reading light 4 switched locally battery Priority Level II Heated seats ignition Sleeper HVAC controller accessory Cabin HVAC controller accessory Radio accessory clamp 15R Power feed spare output I battery Power feed spare output III battery Mirror heating passenger Mirror heating driver Power feed spare output IV battery Power feed spare output II battery Fuel...

Page 24: ... When the vehicle has Optimized Idle these functions will not operate with the ignition switch in the accessory position Optimized Idle may also turn these functions off to reduce stress on the batteries Refer to the Opti mized Idle section in Chapter 11 for more information May or may not shut down depending on how an additional parameter is set at the factory or dealership Table 3 2 Load Designa...

Page 25: ...4 Instruments Instrumentation Control Units 4 1 Warning and Indicator Lights 4 3 Instruments 4 7 Driver Message Center 4 11 Overhead Instrument Panel 4 24 ...

Page 26: ...ts Driver Message Center Ignition Sequence When the ignition is turned on the ICU runs a self check See Fig 4 4 Observing the ignition sequence is a good way to ensure the ICU is functioning prop erly IMPORTANT Do not crank the engine until the ICU self check is complete NOTE Air gauges do not complete a sweep of their dials during the ignition sequence When the ignition is turned on the following...

Page 27: ...the other until the parking brake is released or the ignition is turned off Once the park ing brake is completely released the ICU displays the odometer If there are no active faults the ICU displays the odometer after the self check completes When the self check is complete on an ICU4M the fasten seat belt screen displays if the engine is off If the engine is running the idle hours screen display...

Page 28: ...e standard for all applications See Table 4 1 for a listing of standard and commonly used warning and indicator lamps 06 27 2012 f611164 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge 2 Front Axle Temperature Gauge 3 Rear Axle Temperature Gauge 4 Speedometer and Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 Fuel DEF Level Gauge 6 Tachometer and Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 7 Primary Air Pressure Gauge 8 Secondary...

Page 29: ... for a few seconds then restart the engine and move the vehicle to a safer location Red High Coolant Temperature Indicates the coolant temperature is above the maximum allowable temperature Red Low Air Pressure EPA07 Indicates air pressure in the primary or secondary reservoir has dropped below approximately 70 psi 483 kPa Red Low Air Pressure EPA10 and Newer Indicates air pressure in the primary ...

Page 30: ... below 5 mph 8 km h Amber Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Status Solid illumination indicates a regen is required Change to a more challenging duty cycle such as highway driving to raise exhaust temperatures for at least twenty minutes or perform a parked regen Blinking indicates that a parked regen is required immediately An engine derate and shutdown will occur Amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL...

Page 31: ...ON wait for the lamp to go out then turn the ignition switch to START again Amber WHEEL SPIN Wheel Spin Flashing indicates the ATC system is active or the ATC button has been pressed to allow wheel slip Solid illumination indicates a problem with the ATC system Repair the ATC system immediately to ensure full braking capability Amber Roll Stability Momentary illumination indicates that a stability...

Page 32: ...ne protection system will shut down the engine It will first derate the engine then shut it down completely 30 to 60 seconds after the indicator illuminates depending on the critical fault type if the condition does not improve Bring the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road before the engine shuts down Some vehicles may have a shutdown override switch which may be used to momentarily override...

Page 33: ...reaching maximum capacity To avoid engine derate bring vehicle Parked Regeneration Required Engine Derate Filter has reached maximum capacity Vehicle must be parked and a Parked Service Regeneration Required Engine Derate To Idle Only Filter has exceeded maximum capacity Vehicle must be parked and a Service Regeneration must be Solid Flashing Flashing CHECK INDICATOR LAMP S Indicator Lamp Message ...

Page 34: ...mage Do not operate the vehicle until the cause has been determined and corrected During normal operation drive axle oil temperature gauges should read as follows 160 to 220 F 71 to 104 C for Detroit and Meritor drive axles 180 to 200 F 82 to 93 C for Dana Spicer drive axles Under heavy loads such as when climbing steep grades temperatures that exceed the normal oil tem perature range for a short ...

Page 35: ...ewer For engines that are EPA10 compliant or newer the fuel and DEF levels are measured in a dual purpose fuel DEF level gauge See Fig 4 8 The diesel fuel level is indicated at the top of the gauge with a low fuel warning lamp that illuminates amber when the diesel fuel level registers 1 8th of capacity The DEF level is indicated in the lightbar on the lower portion of the gauge There is a low DEF...

Page 36: ...e when the engine is off By monitoring the voltmeter the driver can stay aware of potential bat tery charging problems and have them fixed before the batteries discharge enough to create starting diffi culties Cascadia vehicles are equipped with either a voltmeter gauge or a digital voltmeter readout lo cated on the bottom line of the dash message center The voltmeter will normally show approximat...

Page 37: ...bove 37 F 4 C and back to 35 F 1 7 C or less This warning only oc curs while the ignition is on and the parking brake is released The temperature alert message allows the driver to enable or disable the ambient temperature warning Press and hold the mode reset switch to toggle be tween on and off Release the mode reset switch then tap it to select the displayed choice Diagnostics When the DIAG scr...

Page 38: ...e Fig 4 13 Tap the MY INFO switch to drill down from each main screen to the submenus contained within it Use the and switches to scroll through screens and select options Tap the MY INFO switch again to exit each change screen With the parking brake off only the odometer and alert messages can be displayed Park the vehicle and set the parking brake to access the parked screens and menus 01 30 201...

Page 39: ...vehicle moving 2 parking brake off with the door open 3 low oil pressure or high coolant temperature 4 hard brake warnings if equipped with roll stabil ity advisor 5 low battery voltage 6 ambient temperature below 35 F 1 7 C 7 turn signal on 8 incoming instant or Qualcomm messages 9 service warnings f040802 From Temp Alert Screen Press Hold Tap Press Hold Tap Press Hold Tap n Number of Active Faul...

Page 40: ...all Service Interval counters To toggle MI To toggle Tap To toggle ON HRS MI no Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold SET UP SELECT MI SET UP WARN T on LCD LMP on MI HOURS no RESET MI HOURS no SELECT MI HOURS no SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE 12345 MI SERVICE 12345 HOURS SERVICE RESET EE DONE f...

Page 41: ...sage and an au dible warning come on whenever a low voltage con dition is detected Turn Signal On This warning message and audible warning come on whenever the turn signal remains on for four minutes or five miles of travel To dismiss this message ei ther turn off the turn signal or tap the and switches or the MY INFO switch Air Temperature When the outside air temperature drops below 35 F 1 7 C a...

Page 42: ...favorite screen NOTE Only driving screens can be set as the favorite screen Parked Screens Menus Tap the MY INFO switch to drill down from each main screen to the submenus contained within it Use the and switches to scroll through screens and select options Tap the MY INFO switch again to exit each change screen Press and hold the switch or the upper half of the MY INFO switch to reset the counter...

Page 43: ... interval expressed in either miles or hours See Fig 4 17 Service intervals can also be deactivated For programming service intervals see Setup Infor mation below NOTE If the vehicle has exceeded the service interval the miles km hours remaining screen is replaced by the service was due screen fol lowed by the number of miles km hours since the service was due IDLE HOURS 1234 56 12 3 GAL 123456 7 ...

Page 44: ...pod of the steering wheel See Fig 4 20 and Fig 4 9 The driver message center is divided into four sec tions The odometer and cruise control status field are displayed along the bottom of the message cen ter When cruise control is active the cruise control DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ACTIVE FAULTS 3 2 HIST DASH FAULTS LAST CLR 123456 7 SA text SA SPN SPN text FMI LAST OCCUR 123456 7 1234 TIMES FIRST OCC...

Page 45: ...brightness Press to decrease brightness Press to toggle between selections Press to toggle between selections Off SERVICE INTERVAL PUSH KEY TO CHANGE SERV MI PUSH KEY TO CHANGE TEMP WARN PUSH KEY TO CHANGE TARGET MPG PUSH KEY TO PUSH KEY TO PUSH KEY TO PUSH KEY TO PUSH KEY TO PUSH KEY TO INTERVAL 2000 MILES LESS MORE TEMPERATURE WARNING OFF ON LCD LAMP OFF ON TARGET MPG 8 5 LESS MORE CHANGE LCD LA...

Page 46: ...Not all alert messages are critical to the operation of the vehicle More im portant messages take priority over less important messages NOTE All alert messages follow the format shown in Fig 4 23 Press the switch to acknowledge alert messages and revert to the previously displayed driving screen VEHICLE INFORMATION DASH 123 12345 123 SW VER 1 0 Setup Information Outside Air Temp 03 30 2010 f040803...

Page 47: ...information Diagnostics Service information Settings ICU Information A small numerical fraction is displayed in the upper right hand corner of each screen to indicate the num ber of available screens or options to scroll through See Fig 4 26 Press the upper half of the ICU4Me control switch to select a menu choice Press the lower half of the control switch to back out of a se lected menu or submen...

Page 48: ... Press the upper half of the ICU4Me control switch to toggle between the text description and the failure code for each selected fault Service Information Using this menu the driver can enable disable and set service intervals for engine miles or engine hours After enabling service intervals select interval unit miles or hours and the interval duration Settings The settings menu contains the contr...

Page 49: ...me reading light asssembly See Chapter 5 for more information on the dome reading light assembly 1 3 Accelerator Pedal Problem Detected Diagnostics MENU BACK Active Engine 3 1 3 ABS 1 Engine 3 MENU BACK 1 2 Active 12 Historic 0 MENU BACK Indicates when to press the MENU BACK switch Indicates when to press the ENTER switch 05 30 2012 f611194 Menu Diagnostics MSF 1 Menu Diagnostics Active Fig 4 27 D...

Page 50: ...s 5 2 Horn Controls 5 7 Powertrain Controls 5 7 Cruise Control 5 11 Dash Mounted Brake Controls 5 14 Windshield Wiper Washer Controls 5 15 Suspension Trailer Connection Controls 5 16 Climate Controls 5 17 Seat Controls 5 19 Adjustable Steering Column Controls 5 20 ...

Page 51: ...ghts spotlights electric horn clock refrigerator CB radio power mirrors power receptacle fuel heater electric oil pan heater electric or diesel fired engine coolant pre heater Turn the key counterclockwise to reach the ACC po sition In addition to all the functions that are oper able in the OFF position the following functions are operable when the switch is in the ACC position radio stereo system...

Page 52: ...lf of the switch to deactivate it See Fig 5 4 Backup Lights Backup lights activate only when the vehicle is in re verse and are designed to be used while backing up at night Daytime Running Lights The daytime running lights DRL if equipped are automatically activated when the ignition is switched on and the parking brake is released The DRL turn off when the engine falls below 400 rpm the parking ...

Page 53: ...o its neutral position to deactivate the high beams and return to low beam headlights When the high beam headlights are on a blue light illuminates on the instrument cluster For vehicles with fog lights switching on the high beams will switch off the fog lights The headlight low beams remain on continuously during high beam operation 02 03 2012 f544971 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 5 1 High Beam Headligh...

Page 54: ...12 f611155 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Auxiliary High Beam Light Switch 2 DRL Override Switch 3 Utility Light Switch 4 Cab Foot Well Light Switch 5 Panel Lights Switch 6 Rear Cab Dome Light Switch 7 Rear Cab Dome Light Switch mounted in sleeper 8 Sleeper Rear Dome Light Switch Driver Side 9 Sleeper Rear Dome Light Switch Passenger Side 10 Sleeper Reading Light Switch Driver Side 11 Sleeper Reading L...

Page 55: ...he steering wheel does not travel far enough to cancel a conventional turn signal request Pushing the turn signal lever halfway to the normal turning position to activate the turn tip feature The signal will flash for a few seconds then cancel Acti vation of the turn tip feature is immediately canceled when a request for the turn signal in the opposite direction is made Utility Lights Utility ligh...

Page 56: ...ts The overhead console includes a clear reading light a clear dome light and a red map light See Fig 5 9 The dome lights illuminate when a door opens then stay on for a short time after both doors are closed Press the lens of the reading light dome light or map light to activate each one independently of the others Panel Lights The panel lights illuminate when the headlights are turned on To adju...

Page 57: ...4 The reading lights can also be activated by pressing the lens Horn Controls Air Horn Air horn s may be mounted on the roof of day cabs or under the driver side floor for sleeper cabs The air horn is controlled by a wire lanyard that hangs down inboard by the driver s door See Fig 5 11 Pull downward on the lanyard to sound the air horn Electric Horn The button for the electric horn on a vehicle w...

Page 58: ...xle differ ential lock switch and or a switch for each driver controlled differential lock DCDL See Fig 5 15 For more information about differential locks and using them for traction control see Chapter 16 Engine Brake Switch The Hi Med Lo engine brake 3 position switch con trols the amount of engine braking See Fig 5 16 Press the lower third of the switch for low center for medium and upper third...

Page 59: ... override switch on the dash see Fig 5 18 PTO Switch To activate the PTO function press the upper half of the switch Press the lower half of the switch to de activate the PTO function See Fig 5 19 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 Transmission could result in unintend...

Page 60: ...ipped the transmission range control and splitter valves are attached to the gear shift knob The range preselection lever allows the selection of the low or high range for each transmission ratio It is used once during an upshift sequence and once dur ing a downshift sequence Dependent on the transmission model some ratios can be split using the splitter control button Allison Automatic Transmissi...

Page 61: ... brake after the cruise control has been set will activate De celeration Mode See Descent Control and De celeration Modes Detroit Automated Transmis sions in this chapter The cruise control is operated by four buttons mounted in the left hand button pod of the steering wheel See Fig 5 7 ON OFF Button Press to turn cruise control on or off When cruise control is on a green telltale illuminates in t...

Page 62: ...e speed to above minimum cruise control speed and press the ACC RES button 4 To increase cruise speed press the ACC RES button until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed 5 To decrease cruise speed press the DEC SET button until the vehicle decelerates to the desired speed Run Smart Predictive Cruise Predictive Cruise Control PCC is an optional fuel savings application that adjusts vehicle ...

Page 63: ...ol change when cruise control is set Two distinct modes can be activated Descent Control Mode engine braking keeps the speed below cruise set speed throttle is not automatically applied Deceleration Mode engine braking activates to reduce vehicle speed with no lower limit at a constant rate Descent Control Mode Descent Control Mode keeps the vehicle speed below the set cruise speed on a downhill T...

Page 64: ...65 psi 447 kPa If the trailer is not equipped with spring parking brakes pull the parking brake valve out to apply the tractor parking brakes and the trailer service brakes Trailer Air Supply Valve The red octagonal shaped knob operates the trailer air supply valve which charges the trailer air supply system and releases the trailer spring parking brakes See Fig 5 28 After the vehicle and its air ...

Page 65: ...S lamp during ve hicle start up and fault detection The trailer ABS lamp will not illuminate unless a compatible trailer is connected to the tractor Vehicles with ABS may have Automatic Traction Con trol ATC On these vehicles the ATC system auto matically limits wheel spin during reduced traction situations In normal braking applications the stan dard air brake system is in effect ATC includes a d...

Page 66: ...y Suspension Trailer Connection Controls Air Suspension Dump Control Switch NOTICE Do not operate the vehicle over uneven ground such as ramps speed bumps curbs etc with the air springs deflated Doing this may lead to air bag separation from the piston preventing the suspension air springs from re inflating The air suspension height control switch may be used to aid in connecting or disconnecting ...

Page 67: ...de mechanism allowing changes to the total length of the tractor trailer and changes to axle loads to comply with state or provin cial laws For detailed operating instructions for fifth wheel slide refer to Chapter 18 A red indicator light illumi nates whenever the fifth wheel slide is unlocked Trailer Auxiliary Switch Trailers that are equipped with pneumatic brakes and used in North America or S...

Page 68: ...en the override switch is not activated the cab climate control panel can be adjusted without affect ing the sleeper settings Sleeper Climate Control The sleeper temperature can be controlled from the sleeper climate control panel or from the cab climate control panel if the bunk override button is activated The fan switch controls the sleeper temperature fan speed To increase airflow turn the swi...

Page 69: ...ts have all of the adjustments listed below See Fig 5 35 Backrest tilt Lumbar support Isolator Height adjustment Bottom cushion angle fore and aft bottom cushion height Fore and aft seat slide seat track adjustment Seat tilt Headrest adjustment 06 08 2007 f610949 1 2 3 1 Fan Switch 2 Temperature Control 3 Air Conditioning Button Fig 5 34 Sleeper Climate Control Panel 10 26 2000 f910149a 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 70: ...desired angle Telescope the steering column closer or further away by push ing or pulling it Release the foot pedal to lock the steering column in place 07 19 2006 f610799 1 2 3 4 5 1 Multifunction Turn Signal Switch 2 Headlight Switch 3 Ignition Switch 4 Tilt Steering Column Lever 5 Steering Wheel Fig 5 36 Steering Column and Left Panel Controls Driver Controls 5 20 ...

Page 71: ...6 Driver Assistance Features VORAD VS 400 System 6 1 OnGuard Collision Safety System 6 7 Lane Departure Warning Controls 6 10 Roll Stability System 6 11 Enhanced Stability Control 6 13 ...

Page 72: ...w dust smoke and darkness The VS 400 sys tem becomes active whenever the ignition key is switched to ON Driver Interface Unit The driver interface unit DIU provides visual and audible alerts along with system status information The DIU also provides an interface for changing sys tem settings Menu selections are made by pressing the up and down arrow buttons and the OK button See Fig 6 1 The follow...

Page 73: ...lert tones may be suppressed when the brake is applied if the system is configured to do so SmartCruise Headway Range Headway range adjustment is only available with SmartCruise Headway range is adjustable between 3 25 and 2 25 seconds The headway range setting will default to 3 25 seconds after each ignition power cycle If headway range adjustment is disabled only the 3 25 sec screen is displayed...

Page 74: ...mph selection screen System Status System status shows the status of each system indi cating if the system is operating normally If a system is not operating normally the system displays Failed beside the system name Failed indicates that a fault is preventing the system from operating and it cannot be used until the fault is corrected or acknowledged Depending on the VS 400 system installed one o...

Page 75: ...ollow ing headings Object Detected When a vehicle is detected in the same lane of travel within 350 ft 107 m but farther than a 3 second fol lowing distance the DIU will display OBJECT DE TECTED See Fig 6 9 3 Second Headway Alert When a vehicle is detected to be within a 3 second following distance a single yellow indicator will illumi nate and the DIU will display 3 seconds See Fig 6 10 f610929a ...

Page 76: ...apted engine cruise speed the original cruise control set speed re engages When SmartCruise is engaged depressing the accel erator pedal will override the SmartCruise and will cause the vehicle to accelerate Depressing the brake or clutch pedals will deactivate SmartCruise When approaching a slow moving or stopped vehicle ahead SmartCruise will attempt to maintain the mini mum following distance b...

Page 77: ...rs away in the adjacent lane The radar beam will detect near range cut ins of approximately 30 feet 9 meters or less depending on the angle of entrance into the lane in front of your vehicle A continuous fixed object on the right side of the vehicle such as a guard rail wall tunnel or bridge may cause the side sensor alert light to stay on WARNING Heavy rain or water spray at the side sensor may c...

Page 78: ...d upon to operate a vehicle Use the system in conjunction with rearview mir rors and other instruments to safely operate the vehicle Operate a vehicle equipped with the On Guard in the same safe manner as if the CWS were not present The OnGuard Collision Safety System is not a substitute for safe normal driving procedures nor will it compensate for any driver impairment such as drugs alcohol or fa...

Page 79: ...ig 6 19 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC ACC is a radar based system that works in conjunc tion with conventional cruise control to maintain the set cruise speed when no vehicle is being tracked and maintains a minimum following distance when an object is being tracked The minimum following dis tance is maintained by automatically decelerating the vehicle using throttle engine and service brakes withou...

Page 80: ...sion is developing and the driver does decelerate the vehicle OnGuard s active braking automatically applies the engine and service brakes to provide braking power The active braking application is in tended only to provide early braking as the driver is recognizing and reacting to the situation IMPORTANT CMS and active braking are not operational at vehicle speeds below 15 mph 25 km h Error Scree...

Page 81: ...oftware release version of the On Guard system The component test screen shown in Fig 6 25 provides access to the following compo nents press the up or down arrows to scroll through the menu brake pedal position EBS brake switch CCVS brake switch clutch switch park brake switch accelerator pedal position driveline engaged cruise control enable cruise control set speed switch cruise control coast s...

Page 82: ...the warning system will remain disabled until the driver enables the sys tem by pressing the LANE ALERT switch again or the ignition is cycled off and then on When the vehicle approaches the lane markings on either side the system sense the activation of a turn signal If a turn signal has not been activated the system initiates the audible warning to alert the driver that the vehicle is departing ...

Page 83: ...m and its limitations The Roll Stability Control system is not a substitute for safe driving procedures Failure to drive safely and use the system properly could result in personal injury and or death and property damage The roll stability control system automatically reduces engine power applies the engine brake and or ap plies the tractor and trailer brakes when the accelera tion sensor detects ...

Page 84: ...or example if during a TRIP the driver message center recorded the events in Table 6 1 the message center would display as shown in Fig 6 30 RSA HBED Count Message Received Message Counts RSA Level 3 2 RSA Level 2 3 RSA Level 1 7 HBED Level 3 5 HBED Level 2 1 HBED Level 1 8 Table 6 1 RSA HBED Count If the count reaches more than 9 occurrences an up arrow symbol will appear to indicate to the drive...

Page 85: ...icle on course when an unstable condition is detected When the system detects that the vehicle is at risk of oversteering or understeering it applies individual tractor wheel end brakes and trailer brakes activates the engine retarder if equipped and or cuts engine power depending on the severity As a result the driver has full control over the vehicle until the sys tem detects a potential risk an...

Page 86: ...traints Seats General Information 7 1 Cascadia 2 0 High Back Seat 7 2 Cascadia High Back Seat 7 3 Sears Atlas Seat 7 4 Seat Belts and Tether Belts 7 5 Steering Wheel Air Bag 7 8 RollTek Rollover Protection System 7 9 ...

Page 87: ...ant s lumbar lower back area This ad justment is either mechanical or air controlled depending on the seat model Fore Aft Isolator feature reduces the amount of road shock by isolating the occupant from the motion of the vehicle and allowing the upper seat to move in a simple pendulum motion A lockout feature is used whenever the isolator is not desired Height Adjustment moves the entire seat up o...

Page 88: ...seats with heating and ventilation Do not cover the seat with blan kets clothing or pillows Blocking the air flow through the cushions can overheat and damage the seat IMPORTANT Turn off seat heating ventilation when the seat is unoccupied Lumbar Support Press the forward button to adjust lower lumbar sup port the middle button to adjust upper lumbar sup port and the rear button to adjust side sup...

Page 89: ...o the aft position lift up and push rearward Fore Aft Seat Slide To adjust the fore and aft position of the entire seat move the fore and aft seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Move the lever back to its original position to lock the seat in place Fore Aft Isolator To engage the isolator turn the isolator knob rear ward to the unlocked ...

Page 90: ... Push forward to inflate the lower lumbar bag push rearward to deflate the bag Center rocker switch Push forward to inflate the upper lum bar bag push rearward to deflate the bag Fore Aft Seat Slide To adjust the fore and aft position of the entire seat squeeze the fore aft slide lock against the adjustment bail and lift the bail up See Fig 7 6 Slide the seat f910576 5 4 7 8 9 10 6 07 18 2007 1 2 ...

Page 91: ...ge then move the seat cushion to the desired position and release the lever Three positions are available Seat Belts and Tether Belts Seat belt assemblies are designed to secure persons in the vehicle to help reduce the chance of injury or the amount of injury resulting from accidents or sud den stops For this reason Daimler Trucks North America LLC DTNA urges that the driver and all passengers re...

Page 92: ... Do not at tempt to modify the seat belt system doing so could change the effectiveness of the system Failure to replace worn or damaged seat belts or making any modifications to the system may re sult in personal injury or death Inspect the seat belts and tether belts if so equipped 1 Check the web for fraying cuts extreme dirt and dust or for severe fading from exposure to sun light especially n...

Page 93: ... shoulder and chest away from your face and neck See Fig 7 10 If desired engage the Komfort Latch or Sliding Komfort 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 to the ON position See Fig 7 8 To activate the latch lean forward until you hear a click...

Page 94: ...Latch unbuckle the seat belt then release the Komfort Latch by giv ing the shoulder belt a quick tug 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 released in an emergency situation Each will release by itself under rough road or other abnormal co...

Page 95: ... of the air bag 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 it goes off The indicator will remain on if there is a problem with the air bag system The ve hicle should be serviced if the SRS indicator does not illuminate when the ignition is turned on or if the SRS indica...

Page 96: ...roll air bag may prevent proper inflation and could result in serious injury or death The RollTek system will activate during a rollover even if the seat belts are not fastened but the RollTek system is only designed to provide protection to the occupant when the seat belts are fastened For vehicles with the RollTek system s only de vice s deploy as follows Rollover Crash occupant seat belt preten...

Page 97: ...t liner service facility for all service and mainte nance IMPORTANT The RollTek system must be re placed after being activated Damaged seat belts and tethers or seat belts and tethers that were worn in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must be checked The operational readiness of the RollTek system is indicated by the supplemental restraint system SRS indicator on the dash Th...

Page 98: ...8 Climate Control Cab Climate Control Panel 8 1 Sleeper Climate Control Panel 8 2 ParkSmart HVAC System 8 3 Accessory Heaters 8 5 ...

Page 99: ...ring the cab See Fig 8 2 Recirculation mode can also decrease the time required to cool or heat the cab interior dur ing extreme outside temperature conditions When the recirculation mode is turned on the amber indi cator on the recirculation button will illuminate The recirculation button will not work when the mode control switch is in either defog or defrost modes NOTE To prevent the buildup of...

Page 100: ...n again to turn bunk override mode off Adjusting the sleeper climate con trols at any time will also cause the bunk override mode to cancel Sleeper Climate Control Panel The standard sleeper climate control panel has a fan switch and a temperature control switch with an A C button If the bunk override button has been activated the override mode can be canceled by changing the sleeper fan speed or ...

Page 101: ...ation or Vehicles with Detroit Diesel Optimized Idle below for more infor mation on your vehicle Standard Vehicle Configuration The ParkSmart climate control panel replaces the standard sleeper control panel in ParkSmart equipped sleeper cabs The ParkSmart HVAC sys tem is designed to maintain a comfortable tempera ture inside the sleeper and can operate in combination with the cab climate control ...

Page 102: ...ile the vehicle is parked Table 8 2 shows the temperature knob setting for desired tem peratures To use the ParkSmart control panel select a fan speed other than off and push the PARK button Adjust the temperature control knob to the desired temperature Refer to Table 8 1 or Table 8 2 de pending what mode is being used Start the fuel operated heater once per month and allow it to run for 15 minute...

Page 103: ...ust be set at 1 or higher The engine will periodically start and run for at least two hours to maintain battery voltage then shut off The ParkSmart will continue to operate during this time If the O I shuts down due to a fault in the O I system the ParkSmart will continue to operate until it is shut off by the driver or one of the automated failsafes The ParkSmart ON OFF button and LED indi cator ...

Page 104: ...hen ventilation mode is acti vated To turn the fan off press the off button Espar Digi Controller Vehicles built after December 8 2011 with the Digi Controller and D2 air heaters are equipped with an internal LVD in the Digi Controller that prevents the heater from draining battery voltage below 12 0 volts To turn heat mode on press the heat button and the heater will begin its start up cycle See ...

Page 105: ...ter control coun terclockwise until it clicks and the indicator light is extinguished The heater will initiate a two minute cooling cycle Refer to the Webasto website techwebasto com for additional information 02 06 2012 f611160 Espar 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Ambient Temperature Sensor 2 Down Arrow Button 3 Fan Button 4 Fan Indicator blue 5 Heat Indicator green 6 Heat On Off Button 7 Up Arrow Button 8 Am...

Page 106: ...9 Cab Features Windows 9 1 Mirrors 9 1 Cab Amenities 9 1 Sleeper Amenities 9 2 ...

Page 107: ...he di rectional switch arrow for the direction the mirror should be adjusted The outside door mirrors can be heated to keep them clear of fog frost and ice To heat the mirrors press the upper part of the mirror heat switch on the dash See Fig 9 2 When the mirror heat switch is on an amber indicator light illuminates inside the switch If the vehicle has Optimized Idle mirror heat ing will not opera...

Page 108: ...age compartment doors are intended as a convenient means to stow or remove items under the bunk The baggage compartment doors can be opened using the pull cable located near the aft edge of the cab door opening on the sidewall behind the seat Pull the cable handle labeled BAGGAGE for ward to open the door IMPORTANT The baggage compartment doors are two stage latching When closing the doors ensure ...

Page 109: ...hen closing the doors en sure that they are completely latched to prevent wind noise 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 the sliding section To adjust the window pull both tabs toward the center of the glass and move the sliding section ...

Page 110: ...10 Engine Starting Operation and Shutdown Engine Starting 10 1 Engine Operation 10 2 Engine Shutdown 10 4 ...

Page 111: ...the fuel system needs to be primed see the engine manufacturer s operating instructions 1 Before engine start up complete the pre and post trip inspections and maintenance proce dures in Chapter 21 2 Set the parking brake 3 Place the transmission in neutral On vehicles with manual transmissions fully depress the clutch pedal NOTE Depending on local jurisdictional emis sions regulations vehicles an...

Page 112: ...ations WARNING Do not operate the engine in an area where flam mable vapors such as gasoline 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 All engines on Freightliner vehicles comply with the requirements of the Federal U S Clean Air Act Once an engine i...

Page 113: ...ill begin to flash at a rapid rate If the position of the clutch pedal or service brake changes during 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 modification of the engine surrounding equipment operating prac tices and maintenance procedures The lower t...

Page 114: ...he engine is unable to maintain a running coolant temperature of 175 F 80 C during normal over the road operation High Altitude Operation Engines lose horsepower when operated at high alti tude because the air is too thin to burn as much fuel as at sea level This loss equals about three percent for each 1000 ft 300 m altitude above sea level for a naturally aspirated engine All engines used on Fre...

Page 115: ...11 Optional Engine Systems Engine Protection Warning and Shutdown 11 1 Engine Idle Limiting 11 2 Power Takeoff PTO Governor 11 2 Optimized Idle 11 2 ...

Page 116: ...use bodily injury property damage or severe damage to the engine In SHUTDOWN mode the red STOP engine lamp will illuminate when the problem is serious enough to reduce power or speed See Fig 11 1 Engine power will ramp down then the engine will shut down if the problem continues while in derate mode The driver has 30 or 60 seconds depending on the critical fault type after the STOP engine lamp ill...

Page 117: ...ccelerator pedal shutdown override switch or parking brake during the final 30 seconds will cause the shutdown timer to reset After an auto matic shutdown the engine may be restarted and operated normally 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 Tr...

Page 118: ...arrow Increases the set point and comfort zone allowed temperature variation Down arrow Decreases the set point and com fort zone Cool Heat Sets either cooling or heating op eration MODE Scrolls through the various functions It can also be used to set desired temperature values If a vehicle has Optimized Idle the following func tions will not operate with the key in accessory mode Optimized Idle m...

Page 119: ...the cab controls IMPORTANT If the heat or cool selection of the thermostat does not match that of the cab controls the system will idle and cycle excessively 2 4 Select Fahrenheit or Celsius by pressing and holding the MODE button until either the F or C is displayed 2 5 Select the temperature set point by press ing the up or down arrows as applicable Holding the button will cause the display to s...

Page 120: ...ssions and Fuel Efficient Components Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Consumption Standards 12 1 EPA Regulated Emissions Aftertreatment Systems 12 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Tank EPA10 and Newer Engines 12 3 ...

Page 121: ...level less than 1 0 wt currently referred to as CJ 4 oil IMPORTANT Using non specification fuels or oils can lead to shortened diesel particulate filter DPF cleaning or replacement intervals For example using CJ 4 oil with 1 3 sulfated ash 30 more ash content may result in the need for DPF cleaning or replacement 20 to 30 sooner than would normally be required IMPORTANT See the engine manufacturer...

Page 122: ...o increase the load thus starting an active regen or park the vehicle and initiate a parked regen See Regen Switches below for instructions on initiating a parked regen Regen Switches The regen request switch located on the dash is used to initiate a parked regen See Fig 12 1 To access the regen request switch lift the guard and press the yellow button Some vehicles may be equipped with a regen in...

Page 123: ... a parked regen High Exhaust System Temperature HEST Lamp Slow 10 second flashing of the high exhaust sys tem temperature HEST lamp indicates that a parked regen is in progress and the engine s high idle speed is being controlled by the engine software not the vehicle driver Steady illumination of the HEST lamp alerts the driver of high exhaust temperature during the regen process if the vehicle s...

Page 124: ...ndicated at the top of the gauge Below the fuel level a low fuel warning lamp illuminates amber when the fuel level drops below 1 8th of the capacity The lower portion of the gauge has a DEF warning lamp that illuminates amber when the DEF tank is near empty and a lightbar that indicates the level of DEF in the tank The DEF light bar illuminates as fol lows Four bars illuminated green Between 75 a...

Page 125: ...neration Required Engine Shut Down Filter has exceeded maximum capacity Vehicle must be parked and a Parked Regeneration or Service Solid Flashing Flashing CHECK CHECK Flashing INDICATOR LAMP S Indicator Lamp Message s Diesel Particulate Filter Condition Required Action capacity STOP See Engine Operator s Manual for complete Regeneration Instructions allow for an Automatic Regeneration or perform ...

Page 126: ...ngine shutdown while parked and idling or if a fuel refill is detected DEF Contamination or SCR Tampering NOTICE Once contaminated DEF or tampering has been detected the vehicle must be taken to an autho rized service facility to check the SCR system for damage and to deactivate the warning lights and engine limits If contaminated DEF or tampering with the ATS is detected the DEF warning light fla...

Page 127: ...F E 1 2 ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY E F DEF F E 1 2 ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY E F DEF F E A C 1 2 A Green bars DEF level indicators B One bar illuminated amber DEF very low refill DEF C One bar flashing red DEF empty refill DEF 1 Low Fuel Warning Lamp 2 DEF Warning Lamp Fig 12 9 Fuel DEF Gauge A B 07 09 2009 f470537 A DEF Warning Lamp illuminated B DEF Lightbar one bar amber Fig 12 1...

Page 128: ...P engine light and MIL illuminate engine power is limited speed limit of 5 mph 8 km h A DEF Warning Lamp flashing B DEF Lightbar one bar flashing red Fig 12 12 DEF Empty and Ignored Warning Emissions and Fuel Efficient Components 12 8 ...

Page 129: ...13 Brake Systems Air Brake System 13 1 Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System 13 3 Engine Brake 13 5 ...

Page 130: ...eleasing the spring parking brakes make the connection to a towing vehicle or chock the tires After correcting the brake system problem uncage the spring parking brakes before resuming normal vehicle operation Primary Air Brake System Loss of air pressure in the primary air system causes the rear service brakes to become inoperative The secondary air system will continue to operate the front brake...

Page 131: ...n by a full applica tion of the service brake pedal Moving the lever down applies the trailer brakes while moving it up releases the trailer brakes The lever will automati cally return to the up position when it is released WARNING Do not use the trailer service brakes for parking they are not designed for this purpose If air bleeds out of the trailer air tank during parking the vehicle could roll...

Page 132: ...g 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 ABS is an electronic wheel speed monitoring and control system that works with the standard air brake sys tem ABS passively monitors vehicle wheel speed at all times and controls wheel speed during emer gency s...

Page 133: ...utomatic Traction Control ATC On these vehicles the ATC system automatically limits wheel spin dur ing reduced traction situations In normal braking ap plications the standard air brake system is in effect An additional solenoid valve is installed During reduced traction situations the ATC solenoid valve controls air pressure to the modulator valves and they in turn increase hold or reduce pressur...

Page 134: ...00 rpm and below the rated speed WARNING The engine brake must be disengaged when shifting gears using the clutch pedal If the en gine brake is engaged when the transmission is in neutral the braking power of the engine brake can stall the engine which could result in loss of vehicle control possibly causing personal injury and property damage Control speed is the speed at which the engine brake p...

Page 135: ...th an engine brake switch in the right hand pod on the steering wheel operate the engine brake after the engine is warmed up and the vehicle is in motion as follows 1 Remove feet from both the clutch and accelera tor pedals 2 Press the upper half of the on off switch see Fig 13 4 to turn the engine brake on The en gine brake will engage at the rate last set on the engine brake intensity switch and...

Page 136: ...aining their effectiveness 4 For maximum retarding maintain the top gov erned speed of the engine through the appropri ate selection of gears When shifting gears the engine brake will disengage when the clutch pedal is depressed then engage when the clutch pedal is released 5 To cancel the engine brake application press the lower half of the on off switch 06 15 2007 ON OFF ACC RES CNCL DEC SET MRK...

Page 137: ...14 Manual Transmissions and Hydraulic Clutch Eaton Fuller 13 Speed and 18 Speed Splitter and Range Shift Transmissions 14 1 Eaton Fuller 10 Speed Range Shift Transmissions 14 4 Clutch 14 5 ...

Page 138: ...the split ter gear Ratios cannot be split while the transmis sion is in low range 18 Speed RTLO Splitter and Range Shift Models Eaton Fuller 18 speed transmissions have 18 forward speeds and four reverse speeds These transmis sions consisting of a 5 speed front section and a 3 speed auxiliary section The auxiliary section con tains low and high range ratios plus an overdrive splitter gear One rati...

Page 139: ...ar shift lever in neutral while the vehicle is moving Preselection with the range preselection lever must be made prior to moving the shift lever out of gear into neutral 11 After your shifting ability improves you may want to skip some of the ratios This may be done only when operating conditions permit depend ing on the load grade and road speed Upshifting 1 Position the gear shift lever in neut...

Page 140: ... releasing the clutch accelerate again Continue upshifting through the shift pattern Double clutch during lever shifts 6th to 7th to 8th single clutch during split shifts 6th direct to 6th overdrive etc For 18 speed transmissions To shift from 5th direct to 5th overdrive move the splitter control button Fig 14 2 into the over drive forward position then immediately release the accelerator Press an...

Page 141: ...the second time in high range See Fig 14 3 for the shift patterns NOTE The 4th 9th and the 5th 10th shift posi tions in the RT direct ratio and RTX overdrive ratio transmissions are directly opposite in the RTO overdrive ratio transmissions Operation Eaton Fuller Range Shift 1 When operating off highway or under adverse conditions always use low gear if so equipped when starting to move the vehicl...

Page 142: ... of the high range shift pattern and ready for the next downshift push the range preselection lever down into low range Double clutch through neutral and shift into the top gear of the low range shift pattern As the shift lever passes through neutral the transmis sion will automatically shift from high range to low range 3 With the transmission in low range downshift through the low range gears as...

Page 143: ... the smallest speed differ ence between the clutch disc and the flywheel and causes the least heat and wear on the clutch assem bly When downshifting the input shaft speed must be increased by slightly revving the engine to match the flywheel speed for smooth clutch engagement For transmission operating instructions refer to the transmission headings in this manual Vehicle Loading Clutches are des...

Page 144: ...due to the high clutch disc speed Engaging the clutch under these conditions can cause component dam age because of the shock loads to the clutch and drivetrain WARNING Always shift into the gear that is correct for the traveling speed of the vehicle and engage the clutch Coasting with the clutch disengaged can prevent engagement of the correct transmission gear which can cause loss of vehicle con...

Page 145: ...d Transmissions Detroit Automated Transmissions 15 1 Freightliner SmartShift Shift Control 15 5 Eaton Fuller UltraShift 15 6 Eaton Fuller AutoShift Automated Transmissions 15 11 Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS 15 14 ...

Page 146: ...ssions use the control shown in Fig 15 1 This control can be used to re quest manual shifts change driving mode and set engine brake levels See Table 15 1 for an overview of control functionality D N R Switch Use the D N R Switch to request drive D neutral N or reverse R Mode Switch The driving mode can be changed using the Mode switch on the shift control see Fig 15 1 To activate the manual drive...

Page 147: ...brake is on and the intensity low medium high increases with each step down For more information about using the engine brake see Chapter 13 NOTE Using the engine brake with cruise con trol can be used to activate Descent Control Mode or Deceleration Mode For more informa tion see Cruise Control in Chapter 5 Power Up and Shift into Gear 1 With the parking brake set and Neutral N se lected on the s...

Page 148: ... 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...

Page 149: ...e 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 alerted and functionality is modi fied see Table 15 2 To avoid clutch overheating follow these tips To hold the vehicle stationary on an uphill slope use the service brakes not the accel erator pedal To start moving on an uph...

Page 150: ...nd allowing both hands to re main on the steering wheel A two position slide switch Fig 15 6 is mounted on the body of the control lever just before the paddle widens out The slide switch allows the driver to choose automatic AUTO or manual MAN mode In AUTO mode gears shift automatically without driver interaction Manual gearshifts are accom plished by a momentary pull or push on the control in th...

Page 151: ...eutral turn on the igni tion switch The CHECK TRANS and TRANS TEMP telltale lights come on and go out again bulb check 3 After the ignition is turned on the current gear indicator shows the dot display arranged in a square pattern All dots in the pattern should light up without gaps or spaces See Fig 15 8 4 Wait for the current gear indicator to show a solid N When the N is solid rather than flash...

Page 152: ... power down 3 With the transmission in neutral set the parking brake 4 Turn off the ignition key and shut down the en gine Automatic and Manual Modes The SmartShift control has a slide switch located on the body of the control lever just before the paddle widens out See Fig 15 9 The slide switch controls the forward driving mode automatic or manual To change mode at any time move the slide switch ...

Page 153: ...ging Selecting Gears Reverse Reverse R is at the upper end of the four position selector switch located at the end of the SmartShift control lever To select R press in the neutral lock button and move the selector switch upward to the position above neutral UltraShift DM has two reverse gears reverse low and reverse high To shift manually between them use the shift lever as described for MAN mode ...

Page 154: ... second but first can be selected by the driver if desired To change the start ing gear press the brake pedal and select D with the vehicle stopped The current gear indicator will dis play the starting gear Move the shift lever up or down until the desired starting gear is displayed The UltraShift DM TCU adapts to the working condi tions of each vehicle and its driver After power up or a load chan...

Page 155: ...ou can control without hard pressure on the service brakes Before entering a curve slow down to a safe speed Downshift if necessary This lets you use some power through the curve to help the vehicle be more stable on the turn It also allows you to regain speed faster as you come out of the curve Ultrashift Diagnostics Clutch Protection Fault Excessive clutch slippage creates heat and reduces the l...

Page 156: ...t section and a 2 speed rear section The driver must use the clutch to start and stop the vehicle The driver does not need to break torque or increase or decrease engine speed to synchronize the shift The transmission signals the engine controller when to break torque and the engine controller automati cally increases or decreases engine speed When engine speed is correct the transmission engages ...

Page 157: ...he engine to go to a high torque level under the engine s rated torque WARNING Do not coast in neutral Coasting in neutral can cause an accident possibly resulting in severe personal injury or death Selecting a Starting Gear 1 In automatic mode select drive D by sliding the selector switch downward to the next position below the neutral position 2 Disengage the clutch to engage the gear se lected ...

Page 158: ...o lower gears are available and condi tions are right 2 To skip shift move the control two times in less than 1 2 second The number of the gear en gaged will appear on the message display screen NOTE The Eaton Fuller AutoShift 18 speed transmission is able to perform triple downshifts when the next three lower gears are available and conditions are right To triple shift this trans mission move the...

Page 159: ...e 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 sele...

Page 160: ...If the shift is denied a tone will sound 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 Manual Mode Override The system is equipped with a manual mode over ride function If the vehicle is being back driven for example descending...

Page 161: ... Mode or Low Eaton s ServiceRanger diag nostic software can be used to enable Creep Mode in Automatic Mode and or Reverse Engaging Creep Mode To engage Creep Mode 1 Select Low or Manual Mode and the desired gear while stopped or moving 2 Apply the throttle pedal to accelerate the vehicle until the clutch is closed engaged 3 Release the throttle pedal The vehicle will con tinue moving at governed l...

Page 162: ...he point at which the traction control will actuate the braking system increases with throttle low throttle allows the system to brake the wheels earlier heavy full throttle raises the point of the acceptable wheel slip Adhere to the following points when driving in ATC normal mode If using Automatic mode in soft soil and or sand maintain the engine speed between 1000 and 1300 rpm to prevent unnec...

Page 163: ...16 Drive Axles Differential Locks 16 1 Two Speed Drive Axles 16 2 ...

Page 164: ...e maintaining vehicle speed before en countering the poor road conditions Let up momen tarily on the accelerator to engage the differential lock Proceed over poor road conditions with caution Do not wait until traction is lost and the tires are spinning before locking the interaxle differential To unlock the interaxle differential move the lockout control valve to UNLOCK while maintaining vehicle ...

Page 165: ...ough the low speed range of the transmission shifting out of low speed range will also unlock the differential When the differential lock disengages the indicator light will go off and the buzzer will stop Single Drive Axles with Traction Equalizer Some single drive axles are equipped with a traction equalizer that is a load sensing self actuating fea ture A traction equalizer provides normal diff...

Page 166: ...e a slow re sponse and an abnormal response Normal Response The LED in the switch blinks until the axle shifts speed At this point the LED comes on steady and stays illuminated In normal operation the axle may shift so quickly that the blinking of the switch is barely noticeable If operation of the switch is not possible for any rea son interaxle lock is on ignition is turned off etc the LED will ...

Page 167: ...17 Steering System Power Steering System General Information 17 1 Power Steering Systems 17 1 ...

Page 168: ... the steering system If the engine is not run ning there is no power assist If the power assist feature does not work due to hydraulic fluid loss steering pump damage or some other cause bring the vehicle to a safe stop Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the problem has been corrected Rack and Pinion Steering System The rack and pinion steering gear is mounted to the front axle with two b...

Page 169: ...18 Fifth Wheels Fifth Wheels General Information 18 1 Fifth Wheel Coupling 18 1 Fifth Wheel Uncoupling 18 4 Fifth Wheel Slide 18 7 ...

Page 170: ...sibly resulting in personal injury or death The standard fifth wheel plate must be kept well lu bricated with chassis grease to prevent friction and binding between the tractor fifth wheel plate and the trailer For a low lube fifth wheel plate inspect the condition of the low lube pads There should be no damaged or missing pieces Slight puckering at the outside edges is normal For lubrication inst...

Page 171: ...pening aligned with the trailer kingpin back the tractor slowly toward the trailer After sliding under the trailer STOP to prevent from hitting the kingpin too hard then resume backing slowly until the fifth wheel locks On a standard fifth wheel the fifth wheel must lift the trailer On a low lube fifth wheel do not lift the trailer as this may damage the fifth wheel plate 1 1 2 2 10 26 2010 f31011...

Page 172: ... sure the connection hanger keeps the trailer air hoses and electrical cables posi tioned so that they do not 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 11 Charge the air brake system with air checking that the air connections do not leak WARNING Incorrect fifth wheel lock ad...

Page 173: ...8 6 11 Ensure that the release handle is in the locked position adjacent to the casting See Fig 18 8 12 Release the tractor parking brakes and test for kingpin lockup by slowly moving the tractor for ward pulling on the trailer against the chocks Fifth Wheel Uncoupling Manual Uncoupling 1 Apply the tractor and trailer parking brakes 2 Chock the trailer rear wheels 3 Lower the trailer landing gear ...

Page 174: ...le MUST NOT 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 death Preparing the Trailer for Uncoupling Before using the air valve to unlock a fifth wheel kingpin prepare the trailer as follows 1 Apply the tractor and trailer parking brakes 2 Chock ...

Page 175: ...e and red trailer air supply knobs are out the tractor and trailer parking brakes are set and that the trailer is prepared for uncoupling 11 02 2010 f311133 A B C D 1 2 3 4 A Locked Position B Unlatched Position safety indicator rotated towards the rear of the fifth wheel C Lockset Position upper rod resting against casting above slot D Open Position ready for recoupling 1 Safety Indicator 2 Opera...

Page 176: ...e weights by weighing the vehicle on scales designed for this purpose The maximum axle weight ratings are shown on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS label or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard CMVSS label attached to the left rear door post of the tractor The desired load on the axle is no less than 80 percent of the maximum axle weight rating but in no instances should the axle ...

Page 177: ...in jury or death 6 Apply the tractor parking brakes then lock the sliding member in position using one of the fol lowing methods 6 1 Fontaine Disengage the slide release pull handle from the guide plate The slide release pull handle is spring loaded in the locked position and will seek the locked position when disengaged from the guide plate After the slide release pull handle returns to the fully...

Page 178: ... in the desired location NOTICE Ensure the trailer landing gear does not come in contact with the tractor frame or other compo nents and that the front of the trailer will not come in contact with the rear of the cab or other components if they extend beyond the rear of the cab 5 Apply the tractor parking brakes WARNING Check that the locking wedges have seated in the slots Failure to achieve comp...

Page 179: ...y inspect the locking wedges or plungers to make sure that they are fully inserted in the slide 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 enable the locking wedges to fully lock Fifth Wheels 18 10 ...

Page 180: ...19 Trailer Couplings Air Suspension Dump Valve 19 1 Holland Trailer Coupling 19 1 ...

Page 181: ...ion Trailer Hookup 1 Chock the front and rear tires of the trailer 2 Remove the cotter pin then lift the lock and raise the latch 3 Back up the vehicle until the drawbar eye is over the pintle hook 4 Lower the trailer until the drawbar eye rests on the pintle hook 5 Close the latch then insert the cotter pin 6 Hook up the trailer electrical and air lines 7 Remove the chocks from the trailer s tire...

Page 182: ...20 Pre and Post Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Maintenance General Information 20 1 Checklists 20 1 Fluids Added 20 2 ...

Page 183: ...rk in the complete Comp column to indicate a procedure has been performed Inspector Date Suspension and Slack Adjusters 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 Wheels and Tires Comp 5 Wheel bearing oil seals and lubrication levels 6 Mud Flaps Saddle Tank Areas Comp 1 Drain air reservoirs witho...

Page 184: ...eck mark in the complete Comp column to indicate a proce dure has been performed Inspector Date Brake Components Comp 1 Brake system components 2 Brake chambers 3 Air brake lines 4 Flex air hoses 5 Brake linings and brake drums 6 Brake lining thickness Saddle Tank Areas Comp 1 Drain air reservoirs with automatic drain valves 2 Batteries location may vary 3 Aerodynamic components Engine Compartment...

Page 185: ...21 Pre and Post Trip Inspections and Maintenance Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance 21 1 Weekly Post Trip Inspections and Maintenance 21 10 Monthly Post Trip Inspections and Maintenance 21 13 ...

Page 186: ... operating the vehicle Whenever equipment re quires adjustment replacement and or repair see the Cascadia Workshop Manual for proce dures and specifications erticfied Suspension and Slack Adjuster Inspection Walk around the vehicle and visually inspect suspen sion and slack adjuster components 1 Inspect the following suspension components for signs of structural damage cracks or wear springs sprin...

Page 187: ...uter re taining ring of the liner is equipped with two canvas flaps When installing the face cover make sure the cover retaining ring is inserted between the two canvas 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 strips are pressed firmly in place ...

Page 188: ...ult the rim or wheel manufacturer for the correct tire inflation pressure for the vehicle load 4 Examine each rim and wheel component 4 1 Remove all dirt and debris from the as sembly Rust streaks or metal build up around stud holes or out of round or worn stud holes may be caused by loose wheel nuts WARNING Have any worn or damaged wheel components replaced by a qualified person using the wheel m...

Page 189: ...eness 4 Inspect visible components of the exhaust sys tem to ensure connections are tight Inspect upstream of the aftertreatment device ATD if equipped for cracking or signs of leaks such as soot trails Inspect downstream of the ATD for signs of exhaust leaks such as blister ing or warping of nearby components Engine Compartment Inspection 1 Check the ground underneath the engine for fuel oil or c...

Page 190: ...rrently in stalled in your vehicle For natural gas vehicles use only Fleet guard ES Compleat EG Premix 50 50 engine coolant 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 wiring for damage or looseness Check for loose wiring chafed insula tion and damaged or loose hold down clamps 7 In...

Page 191: ...age in the system 5 1 With the parking brake applied the trans mission out of gear and the air system fully charged release the service brakes and shut down the engine 5 2 Wait one minute and note the air pressure drop in psi kPa per minute from the pri mary air reservoir If the pressure drop exceeds the limits shown in Table 21 1 eliminate any leaks before operating the vehicle 6 Check the air pr...

Page 192: ...ck that the brake lights taillights headlights turn signals marker lights identification lights and clearance lights are working properly 12 Inspect the seat belts and tether belts 02 03 2012 f544971 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 5 1 High Beam Headlight 2 Fog Light or Auxiliary High Beam Light 3 Low Beam Headlight 4 Marker Light 5 Turn Signal 6 Side Turn Signal and Marker Light 7 Clearance Light 8 Stop L...

Page 193: ...pm sulfur content or less Failure to use ULSD fuel may void the warranty on emission components 13 Check the fuel level in the fuel tank s To keep condensation to a minimum fuel tanks should be filled at the end of each day 14 Adjust the rearview and down view mirrors as necessary 15 Test the service brakes 15 1 With the engine running and air system fully charged set the parking brake 15 2 Put th...

Page 194: ...LNG vapor shutoff and excess flow valves if equipped for signs of damage or leaks See Fig 21 9 or Fig 21 10 Inspect the fuel fill fitting for signs of damage or leaks Inspect all lines for signs of leaks or damage and check all threaded connections 5 Inspect all fuel gauge components for signs of leaks or damage Inspect the fuel level sender cable and wiring 6 Inspect all coolant hoses for signs o...

Page 195: ...tor 2 Coalescing Filter 3 Fuel Fill Fitting 4 Vapor Shutoff Valve 5 Secondary Relief Valve red cap 6 Fill Vent Fitting 7 Primary Relief Valve 8 Tank Pressure Gauge 9 Fuel Shutoff Valve liquid 10 Fuel Level Sender Box 11 Cover 12 Fill Check Valve Fig 21 9 LNG Tank Plumbing Components HIGH PRESSURE PRESSURE LOW CYLINDERS INSPECT CYLINDERS EVERY 36 MONTHS OR 36000 MILES WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST NATURAL...

Page 196: ... the rain tray installed at the base of the windshield Ensure that the seal on the forward edge of the rain tray is in good condition 3 3 Inspect the drain hoses installed on the rain tray Both hoses should be securely attached to the rain tray and direct water down the aft side of the front fenders See Fig 21 14 4 If the vehicle is equipped with an Allison auto matic transmission check the automa...

Page 197: ...ness 6 3 Check the drag link nuts for missing cotter pins 6 4 Inspect the steering intermediate shaft and end yokes for excessive looseness or other damage NOTICE Do not drive with a drive belt that is visibly worn 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 ...

Page 198: ...age Make sure that breather holes are open and free of debris NOTE Do not route air brake lines on top of anything likely to be stepped on 3 Inspect air brake lines for dents swelling kinks twisting abrasion and damage especially near moving parts 4 Inspect flex air lines for deterioration or signs of abrasion 02 17 2012 f820466 Ensure drain hoses are securely attached to the rain tray and drain d...

Page 199: ...drain valves only NOTE Battery locations vary between vehicles 2 Inspect the batteries WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm To prevent possible per sonal injury always wash your hands after han dling battery parts and related accessories 2 1 Remove the battery box cov...

Page 200: ...ustments IMPORTANT If replacement of the hood or bumper is necessary the replacement compo nent must meet or exceed the drag reduction performance of the originally installed item in order to maintain compliance with greenhouse gas and full efficiency regulations GHG14 1 Inspect the bumper and hood for structural dam age cracks or wear f462167 07 27 2009 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 1 Steering Tie ...

Page 201: ...RTANT When replacing hoses install service type knitted or braided yarn reinforced neoprene hose Extended service life silicone hoses may also be used See the Alliance Parts Catalog at www alliancebrandparts com or contact your Freightliner Dealer 4 Check the steering wheel for excessive play 4 1 Start the engine With the front tires straight ahead turn the steering wheel until motion is observed ...

Page 202: ...Appearance Cab Washing and Polishing 22 1 Care of Fiberglass Parts 22 1 Care of Chrome Parts 22 1 Care of Exterior Lights 22 1 Dashboard Care 22 2 Vinyl Upholstery Cleaning 22 2 Velour Upholstery Cleaning 22 3 ...

Page 203: ...this purpose Remove all road tar and tree sap before waxing Freightliner recommends that a quality brand of cleaner 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 or other dam age on the finish touched up as soon as pos sible Park your vehicle in a she...

Page 204: ...ers 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 cube wrapped in a plas tic bag then scrape it off with a dull knife Any re maining traces of gum can be removed with an all purpose light oil peanut butter will also work and wiped off Tars Asphalts and Cr...

Page 205: ...sional 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 from the outer edge to the center Pat and blot the spot with a clean dry cloth Repeat several times as necessary turning the cloths so that the stain does not redeposit on the fabric Sugar and...

Page 206: ...23 Headlight Aiming Preliminary Checks 23 1 Checking Headlight Aim 23 1 Adjusting Headlight Aim 23 1 ...

Page 207: ...h headlight bulb center using the distances found in step 2 See Fig 23 2 Items 2 and 3 4 Turn on the low beam headlights 5 Check the vertical adjustment of the low beams The center of each beam projection should fall on or near the marks made during step 3 See Fig 23 3 6 Use Table 23 1 to determine the maximum verti cal distance allowable between the marks on the wall and the center of each low be...

Page 208: ...ight projection should appear 1 Screen or Wall 2 Center of Right Hand Headlight Projection 3 Center of Left Hand Headlight Projection Fig 23 2 Headlight Aiming Screen Wall 01 10 2012 f545851a A 1 2 3 1 Low Beam Angle Upper Limit 2 Ideal Low Beam Projection 3 Low Beam Angle Lower Limit Fig 23 3 Vertical Low Beam Headlight Variation Limits Headlight Aiming 23 2 ...

Page 209: ... 2 in mm Upper Limit Fig 23 3 Item 1 in mm up Lower Limit Fig 23 3 Item 3 in mm down 22 36 560 900 0 3 9 100 3 9 100 36 48 900 1200 2 50 down 2 50 6 150 48 54 1200 1400 2 5 64 down 1 6 40 6 5 165 Table 23 1 Vertical Low Beam Headlight Variation Limits 06 18 2007 f545076 Fig 23 4 Headlight Adjusting Headlight Aiming 23 3 ...

Page 210: ... an Emergency Hazard Warning Lights 24 1 Fire Extinguisher 24 1 Emergency Kit Optional 24 1 Emergency Filter Replacement Davco 24 1 Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables 24 2 Towing 24 4 Fire in the Cab 24 7 ...

Page 211: ... fuel An explosion or fire could occur causing serious personal injury Emergency Filter Replacement Davco If the filter cover on the Davco fuel water separator is broken it will not be possible to operate the vehicle A standard spin on filter will correct this problem Refer to the Davco web site www davcotec com for additional information To replace the filter on all Davco fuel water separa tors f...

Page 212: ... over the batteries when making connections and keep all other persons away from the batteries Failure to follow these precautions could lead to severe personal injury as a result of an explosion or acid burns CAUTION Make sure both electrical systems are the same voltage Electronic devices on both vehicles can f470416 11 14 2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 Vent 2 Seal 3 Collar 4 Cover 5 Cover Seal 6 S...

Page 213: ... connect the battery jumper cables and charger correctly positive to positive and negative to negative Connecting a charging de vice backwards positive to negative can se verely damage the vehicle electrical content and cause non warrantable failures 3 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery post on the Cascadia needing the jump start then connect the other end of the positive ju...

Page 214: ...le a few minutes WARNING Do the next step exactly as instructed and do not allow the clamps of one cable to touch the clamps of the other cable Otherwise a spark could occur near a battery possibly resulting in severe personal injury from explosion or acid burns 8 Disconnect the grounded cable from the frame or other non battery location then disconnect the other end of the cable 9 Disconnect the ...

Page 215: ... and hoisting Reeving can overload the hooks and result in damage to the vehicle See Fig 24 8 7 Lift the vehicle and secure the safety chains If extra towing clearance is needed remove the front wheels NOTE Due to the many variables that exist in towing positioning the lifting and towing device is the sole responsibility of the towing vehicle operator 8 Connect the clearance lights taillights and ...

Page 216: ... two or more shocks re strain the aftmost shock on each side of the vehicle 3 Place 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 leading to eventual frame failure 5 On dual drive axles using protection to keep the chains from damaging the vehicle fr...

Page 217: ...rethane foam which is of concern in this respect WARNING Urethane foam is flammable Do not allow any flames sparks or other heat sources such as cigarettes or light bulbs to contact urethane foam Urethane foam in contact with such heat sources could cause a serious rapid fire which could result in death severe burns or gas poi soning as well as damage to the vehicle In Case of a Cab Fire As quickl...

Page 218: ... General Information 25 1 Natural Gas Vehicles Safety Precautions 25 1 Natural Gas Fuel Tank Filling Procedures 25 3 Natural Gas Detection System 25 5 Natural Gas Engine Starting 25 9 Major Repairs and Replacement of Natural Gas Components 25 10 ...

Page 219: ...ut of the fuel filling line High pressure and low pressure fuel filters A pressure control regulator that reduces the high fuel tank or cylinder pressure to the lower pressure needed for the engine A fuel contents gauge that indicates the fuel supply in the tank or cylinders Figure 25 1 shows the locations of various compo nents of a CNG installation Natural Gas Vehicles Safety Precautions DANGER ...

Page 220: ...nt Leak Sensor zone 2 3 Leak Detection Control Panel zone 1 overhead console 4 Cylinder Shutoff Valve back of cab box 5 Shutoff Valve Right Side Cylinder 6 Shutoff Valve and System Components Left Side Cylinder 7 Fill Panel Fig 25 1 CNG Component Locations Natural Gas Vehicles 25 2 ...

Page 221: ...If it is safe to do so close all fuel shutoff valves 5 Use a natural gas detector or approved NG bubble solution to identify leaks in the fuel sys tem Natural Gas Fuel Tank Filling Procedures CNG Vehicle Fueling CNG is moved from the fuel station storage tanks to the vehicle cylinders through a metered dispenser During fueling as pressure inside of the vehicle cyl inders increases so does the temp...

Page 222: ... the O ring is present inside the fuel fill port If the O ring has been dislodged or is miss ing the station dispensing nozzle will not con nect securely to the fill port 6 Turn the selector knob on the service pump to the VENT position if equipped 7 Connect the quick coupling on the dispensing nozzle securely to the vehicle fuel fill port 8 Turn the selector knob on the service pump to the FILL p...

Page 223: ...warning only It is not intended to replace stan dard safety practices that should be conducted around flammable gases IMPORTANT To function properly the gas de tection system must be powered at all times The gas detection system is directly powered by the batteries and can only be powered off by disconnecting the batteries When servicing a natural gas fueled vehicle disconnect the bat teries only ...

Page 224: ...ensors Gas detection sensors are located on the cab over head console zone 1 in the engine compartment on the frontwall zone 2 and in the sleeper if equipped zone 3 The sensors are located in high areas where rising gas vapors will pass by or accu mulate On some vehicles there is a sensor located under the cab floor zone 4 Zone 4 is not used on DTNA vehicles If the system detects that one of the s...

Page 225: ...el If either sensor detects gas fumes at a concentration greater than 20 to 30 LFL 1 gas in air by volume the amber light next to the Trace indicator for that zone will flash There is no buzzer alarm for a trace level detection and the large green light on the alarm panel will remain illuminated Significant Level If either sensor detects gas fumes at a concentration greater than 50 to 60 LFL 2 5 g...

Page 226: ... Gas Concentration Lights Amber flashing Minor gas concentration detected Suspend vehicle operation immediately and follow alarm procedures Sensor Fault Lights Off Sensor is functioning properly None required On Sensor has malfunctioned Replace the sensor immediately 02 06 2014 f470614 1 3 4 2 10 11 12 14 13 9 5 6 7 8 1 Green Light 2 Red Light 3 Sensor 4 Buzzer Alarm 5 Test Button 6 Sensor Fault I...

Page 227: ...there are multiple validation requirements in the state or locality where the vehicle is operated or domiciled Overhead Console Test Press and hold the Push To Test button for one min ute The system will proceed with a self diagnostic test that will include illumination of the Trace and Sig nificant gas concentration lights and the sensor fault lights Verify the large red light and buzzer activate...

Page 228: ... NOTICE Do not rev the engine if the oil pressure gauge indicates no oil pressure Shut down the engine within approximately ten seconds to avoid engine damage 8 Check the oil pressure gauge for any drop in lu bricating oil pressure or mechanical malfunction in the lubricating oil system Major Repairs and Replacement of Natural Gas Components IMPORTANT All repairs to natural gas system and componen...

Page 229: ...26 Specifications Fuses and Relays 26 1 Replacement Bulbs 26 3 Fluids and Lubricants 26 4 ...

Page 230: ...Lock Coll Warn Sys 20 F14 Fleet Mgm Sys CB 25 F15 Sleeper Power Recp 3 20 F16A Aux Cab Heater Enable 3 F16B Aux Coolant Heater 20 F17 Power Recp 4 20 F18 GPS Tire Press Monitor Antitheft Warn AuxiliaryTelematics 15 F19 Heated Seat 20 SAM Cab Fuses Part Name AMP F20 CGW 2 F21 Area Light 15 F22 ICU Horn Switch 5 F23 GPS Driver Info Sys Fleet Mgmt Sys Pyrometer Axle Temp Eng Oil Temp Gauges 15 F24 Di...

Page 231: ...ses Part Name AMP F1 Elec Air Process Unit EAPU 20 F2 Fuel Water Separator Heat 20 F3 ABS Bat 1 20 F4 ABS Bat 2 10 F5 Trailer Left Turn Lamp 20 F6 ABS 15 F7 EAPU WIF Rear Camera 10 F8 Trailer Right Turn Lamp 20 F9 Trailer Marker Lamps 30 F10 SAM Relay Coils 5 F11 Trailer ABS 30 F12 Trailer Stop Lamps 30 F13 Trailer Tail Lamps 20 F14 Trailer Power 30 Table 26 3 SAM Chassis Fuses SAM Chassis Relays ...

Page 232: ...amp Fuse 30 R1 Taillight Relay R2 Right Turn Relay R3 Stop Lamp Relay R4 Trailer Power Relay R5 Left Turn Relay R6 Marker Lamp Relay Table 26 7 Trailer PDM Fuses and Relays Replacement Bulbs Replacement Bulbs Lamp Assembly Replacement Bulb Headlight Hi Low Beam Fog light Driving Light WEE 12362LLBA H11 Turn Marker Lamp in headlight assy GE 3457 Incandescent Auxiliary Turn on fender GE 2058U Integr...

Page 233: ...ifreeze Coolant Contains supplement additives Available as a premixed solution Detroit Power Cool premixed solution with supplement additives Old World Industries Fleet Charge with supplement additives Drive Axle Lubricant Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Ambient Temperature Range 75W 40 F to 15 F 40 C to 26 C 75W 80 40 F to 80 F 40 C to 27 C 75W 90 40 F to 100 F 40 C to 38 C 75W 140 40 F and above...

Page 234: ...cline 7 2 Seat Fore Aft Slide 7 3 Seat Heating Ventilation 7 2 Subject Page Seat Tilt 7 3 Shock Absorber Adjustment 7 2 Cascadia High Back Seat 7 3 Backrest Tilt 7 3 Bottom Cushion Extension 7 3 Fore Aft Isolator 7 3 Fore Aft Seat Slide 7 3 Front Cushion Height 7 3 Heater 7 4 Height Adjustment 7 3 Lumbar Support 7 3 Rear Cushion Height 7 3 Shock Absorber 7 3 Checking Headlight Aim 23 1 Checklists ...

Page 235: ...litter and Range Shift Transmissions 14 1 Subject Page General Information Eaton Fuller Splitter and Range Shift 14 1 Operation Eaton Fuller Splitter and Range Shift 14 1 Eaton Fuller AutoShift Automated Transmissions 15 11 General Information AutoShift 15 11 Operation AutoShift with SmartShift 15 11 Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS 15 14 Auto Neutral 15 17 Auto Start Gear Selection and Override 15 17...

Page 236: ...n 18 9 Manual Slide Operation 18 7 Fifth Wheel Uncoupling 18 4 Air Actuated Uncoupling 18 5 Manual Uncoupling 18 4 Fifth Wheels General Information 18 1 Air Suspension Dump Valve 18 1 Subject Page Fifth Wheel Lubrication 18 1 Fire Extinguisher 24 1 Fire in the Cab 24 7 In Case of a Cab Fire 24 7 Fluids Added 20 2 Fluids and Lubricants 26 4 Freightliner SmartShift Shift Control 15 5 General Informa...

Page 237: ...Starting 25 9 Natural Gas Fuel Tank Filling Procedures 25 3 CNG Vehicle Fueling 25 3 Subject Page LNG Vehicle Fueling 25 5 Natural Gas Vehicles General Information 25 1 Natural Gas Vehicles Safety Precautions 25 1 In Case of Emergency 25 3 O OnGuard Collision Safety System 6 7 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 6 8 Additional Features 6 10 Collision Mitigation System CMS 6 9 Collision Warning System CWS ...

Page 238: ... 7 8 Suspension Trailer Connection Controls 5 16 Air Suspension Dump Control Switch 5 16 ECAS Remote Control Unit ECAS only 5 16 Subject Page Fifth Wheel Slide Control Switch 5 17 Trailer Auxiliary Switch 5 17 T Towing 24 4 Front Towing Hookup 24 5 Rear Towing Hookup 24 5 Two Speed Drive Axles 16 2 Axle Shift 16 2 V Velour Upholstery Cleaning 22 3 Chewing Gum or Wax 22 3 Grease and Oil Based Stain...

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