Paccar DAF CF, Driver Manual

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Warnings and safety regulations
Only connect accessories to the designated accessory plug connectors in the
dashboard panel or cigar lighter, bearing in mind the maximum permissible power. It is
also possible to connect accessories to the designated accessory connectors in the
vehicle in consultation with a DAF Service dealer.
Batteries
The vehicle is equipped with a set of two 12-volt batteries.
CAUTION:
– Do not disconnect the battery cables while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the battery cables while the engine is running can
damage the electrical components in the vehicle.
Always disconnect the battery earth cable before repairing or servicing the electrical
system. Only disconnect the battery earth cable after switching off the ignition and
waiting 90 seconds.
Failure to meet these conditions may have serious consequences for various electrical
systems within the vehicle.
Never place tools on a battery. This may cause a short circuit and may even cause the
battery to explode.
Battery capacity
When the engine is not running, the use of electrical components such as the auxiliary
heater or refrigerator draws power from the batteries.
Approximately half the battery capacity is required to start the engine.
If such components are used over a prolonged period, particularly during low
temperatures, they may eventually use so much power that there is not enough left to
start the engine.
NOTE: An optional battery energy monitoring system (BEM) measures
voltages, current and temperature of the batteries and provides an indication
of the charging status. The BEM triggers and displays messages about the
battery status and warnings at low capacity on the master display.
Main switch
Only switch off the main switch after switching off the ignition and waiting 80
seconds.
The afterrun phase EAS (Emission Aftertreatment System) must have ended
before operating the main switch.
WARNING!
– Never operate the main switch while driving.
– Never operate the main switch while the ignition is on.
Operating the main switch while driving switches off all electrical
systems and the engine. This can lead to very dangerous situations
and damage to the vehicle electronics.
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