freightliner NEW CASCADIA 2016, Driver Manual

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rail, and a deck plate is mounted across the top of
the frame rails. See
Fig. 2.7 .
CAUTION
Follow these rules for back-of-cab access. Failing
to follow these rules could lead to a fall, and pos-
sible personal injury.
Never step on any exterior part unless it has a
slip-resistant surface meant for safe stepping. If
the surface is movable, such as a battery box
cover with a slip-resistant surface, be certain it is
firmly secured.
Be careful not to trip on items such as chains or
air lines in the back-of-cab area.
Always follow safety procedures for back-of-cab
access, maintaining three-point contact—both
hands and one foot, or both feet and one hand—
whenever moving around, and always face in to-
ward the deck plate when climbing up or down.
Wet or dirty shoes, steps, or grab rails greatly
increase the chance of slipping or falling. If your
shoes or the contact areas are wet or dirty, clean
and dry them as much as possible before ac-
cessing the back of cab area, and be especially
careful when climbing or standing on the vehicle.
Never jump onto, or off of, a vehicle; doing so
creates a very high likelihood of a fall and per-
sonal injury.
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.
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1. Sleeper Door Lever
2. Luggage Door Lever
Fig. 2.6, Sleeper Door Levers
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1. Deck Plate
2. Steps
3. Grab Handle
Fig. 2.7, Back-of-Cab Access
Vehicle Access
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