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would going down a flight of stairs. It is easier to
slip or lose your balance. If you slip when exiting
in this way, there is a greater likelihood of per-
sonal injury.
NOTE: The left side of the cab is equipped with
an A-pillar grab handle or the steering wheel,
depending on whether the vehicle is LHD or
RHD.
2. Grasp the steering wheel or A-pillar grab handle
with your left hand, place your right hand on the
forward sidewall grab handle, and place both feet
on the deck, facing into the cab.
3. Grasp the forward grab handle with your left
hand and move your right hand to the aft grab
handle.
4. Move your right foot to the top step.
5.
Move your left foot to the middle step and lower
your hands on both grab handles.
6. Move your right foot to the bottom step.
7. Step to the ground with your left foot first.
Right Side Entry
1. Open the right-hand door and place anything that
you are carrying in the cab.
2. Grasp the aft sidewall grab handle with your left
hand and the forward grab handle with your right
hand. See
Fig. 2.4 .
3.
Place your left foot on the bottom step and pull
yourself up.
4. Place your right foot on the middle step, reaching
higher on both grab handles.
5. Place your left foot on the top step and pull your-
self up.
NOTE: The right side of the cab is equipped
with an A-pillar grab handle or the steering
wheel, depending on whether the vehicle is LHD
or RHD.
6. Move your left hand to the forward grab handle
and your right hand to the steering wheel or
A-pillar grab handle, then place your right foot on
the deck.
7. Step into the cab with your left foot first.
Right Side Exit
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to exit the cab
while carrying any items in your hands.
1.
If you take items with you, place them in an ac-
cessible location on the seat or cab floor. Make
sure they will not get in your way as you exit.
WARNING
Always face in when exiting the cab. Do not at-
tempt to exit with your back to the cab, as you
would going down a flight of stairs. It is easier to
slip or lose your balance. If you slip when exiting
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1. Bottom Step
2. Middle Step
3. Top Step
4. Exterior Deck
5. Door Pocket
6 Upper Door Grab
Handle
7. Steering Wheel
8. Forward Grab Handle
9. Aft Grab Handle
Fig. 2.4, Fixed Steps and Grab Handles, Right Side
(RHD shown)
Vehicle Access
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