Kenworth T410, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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Page 128 CAT: 8612 November 2019
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Creep Mode
Creep allows the vehicle to be driven at a constant speed at engine idle
without the need to apply the accelerator pedal. The configuration is
useful for slow speed applications where steady vehicle speed is required.
Upshifts and downshifts can be requested to increase or decrease vehicle
speed.
PACCAR TRANSMISSION FEATURES
Intelligent Start Gear Selection
• Intelligent Start Gear Selection will automatically select the start
gear depending on inputs such as load, grade and axle/transmission
ratio.
• The start gear selection can be changed using the up/downshift
request, however, if the selection requested could cause damage
or engine lugging the request will be denied and an audible tone
will sound.
Skip Shifting
• The PACCAR Automated Transmission will shift multiple gears at
one time (skip shift) with moderate to high accelerator pedal input
while in Drive mode, up to 8th gear.
Clutch Protection
The PACCAR Automated Transmission clutch can still overheat and slip
with improper use.
• DO select the lowest possible start gear for the application. If
moving slowly is require, select 1
st
or R1 .
• DO use the Service Brakes and let Hill Start Aid assist when
launching on an incline.
• Do NOT use the throttle to hold the vehicle on an incline. (Use
Service Brakes).
• Do NOT use the throttle to stop roll back on an incline after Hill Start
Aid disengages. (Use Service Brakes and then relaunch).