Peterbilt 365 2017 Manual Download

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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Manual Controls

What Each Control Does

Fan Speed Adjustment

Turning this dial clockwise from
the OFF position turns the
fan ON and increases the fan
speed.

Air Flow Control Dial

This dial directs the air flow through 5
primary sets of vents:

Instrument Panel and De-mister
Vents

Instrument Panel, De-mister
and Floor Vents

Floor and De-mister Vents

Air Flow Control Dial

Floor, De-mister Vents and
*Defrost Vents

*Defrost and De-mister Vents

Fresh air and air conditioning are

automatically turned ON.

Temperature Control Dial

Turn this dial clockwise for heat,
counterclockwise for cool.

Air Conditioner Switch

This button turns the A/C
compressor on and off. When
using the Max Def function the
user will not be able to turn off
the AC compressor with this
button.

NOTE

Fan Control Dial must also be in the

ON position for A/C to be on. A/C en-

gages automatically in AUTO, defrost

and floor/defrost.

3-76

Y53-6076-1B1

(03/17)

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Summary of Contents for 365 2017

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Page 9: ...Word About Repairs 1 8 Additional Sources of Information 1 9 CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Safety 1 11 Door Lock and Keys 1 12 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 1 13 Climbing onto the Deck Plate 1 14 GETTING TO YOUR EN...

Page 10: ...Feature 1 24 During Pregnancy 1 26 Belt Damage and Repair 1 26 Sleeper Bunks and Restraints 1 27 Safety Restraint Tips 1 29 START UP Introduction 1 31 Safe Vehicle Operation 1 31 Vehicle Loading 1 32...

Page 11: ...re when you need it the next time or when you pass the vehicle on to the next user How to Find What You Want There are several tools built into this manual to help you find what you need quickly and e...

Page 12: ...y to yourself your passengers and help prevent costly damage to the vehicle Safety alerts are highlighted by safety alert symbols and signal words such as WARNING CAUTION or NOTE Please do not ignore...

Page 13: ...t will identify the hazard how to avoid it and the probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard Example CAUTION Continuing to operate your vehi cle with insufficient oil pressure will cause serious...

Page 14: ...ehicle maintenance Follow the maintenance recommendations found in the Maintenance and Consumer Information Manual This will help preserve your investment Keep in mind that even a well maintained vehi...

Page 15: ...ls known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Data Recorder California Vehicle Code Section 9951 Disclosure of Recording Device Your vehicle may b...

Page 16: ...if spilled or not disposed of properly Contact your local government agency for information concerning proper disposal A Special Word About Repairs WARNING Do not attempt repair work without sufficie...

Page 17: ...ailable through the dealer from whom you purchased your vehicle WARNING Modifying your vehicle can make it unsafe Some modifications can affect your vehicle s electrical sys tem stability or other imp...

Page 18: ...t one near you to learn about courses they offer Federal and state agencies such as the department of licensing also have information The Interstate Commerce Commission can give you information about...

Page 19: ...RNING Jumping out of the cab or getting into the cab without proper caution is dangerous You could slip and fall which could lead to death or personal injury Keep steps clean Clean any fuel oil or gre...

Page 20: ...nal injury always lock the doors while driving Along with using the lap shoulder belts properly lock ing the doors helps prevent doors from inadvertently opening and oc cupants from being ejected from...

Page 21: ...ved including inter ference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifica tions not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to op erate t...

Page 22: ...k buttons at the same time for approximately 7 seconds 3 When the key fob is resynchronized the doors will lock then immediately unlock 4 If the fob fails to synchronize it could be programmed to a di...

Page 23: ...eps you could slip and fall Failure to comply may re sult in death or personal injury NOTE Any alteration adding bulkheads headache racks tool boxes etc behind the cab that affects the uti lization of...

Page 24: ...CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Maintain three points of contact as you reach the deck area Maintain three points of contact as you step to deckplate 1 16 Y53 6076 1B1 03 17 1 https www besttruckmanuals com...

Page 25: ...forward by pulling at the top of the hood keeping your feet on the ground for stability Keep pulling on the hood until you are certain that the hood hold open device is engaged When closing the hood...

Page 26: ...en the hold open latch will automatically engage and will need to be disengaged by the operator To disengage the latch for hood closure rotate the release lever fully forward Press in to disengage WAR...

Page 27: ...the hood for any reason Fail ure to do so may cause the hood to close uncontrollably which may re sult in death or personal injury WARNING Before closing the hood be sure the area is clear no people o...

Page 28: ...and before driving off al ways check to ensure that the seat is firmly latched in position Failure to comply may result in death per sonal injury or property damage WARNING Before driving or riding in...

Page 29: ...e following instructions and always observe user warnings pertaining to safety belts WARNING Do not drive vehicle without your seat belt and your riders belts fas tened Riding without a safety belt pr...

Page 30: ...5 Pull belt to check for proper fastening and adjustment as follows Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits snugly across the chest and pelvis There should be less than 1 inch 25 mm gap between t...

Page 31: ...occupant safety Failure to wear or adjust the safety belt properly may result in death or personal injury Tether Belts This vehicle may have an external tether belt installed with a seat instead of t...

Page 32: ...Often the attachments are made using a split type hook Make sure both halves of the hook are around the anchor bracket To lengthen the tether turn the buckle to a right angle to the webbing Then pull...

Page 33: ...ef To disengage the mechanism 1 Unbuckle the seat belt 2 Press the OFF button of the Komfort Latch or tug on the shoulder strap Komfort Latch More information and video tutorials can be found at www c...

Page 34: ...nd baby in the event of a crash Pregnant Woman with Belt Properly Worn Belt Damage and Repair Damaged belts in the cab must be replaced Belts that have been stretched cut or worn out may not protect y...

Page 35: ...WARNING Be sure the restraint system is used when anyone is occupying the sleeper while the vehicle is moving In an accident an unrestrained per son lying in a sleeper bunk could be seriously injured...

Page 36: ...to a secured place before driving the ve hicle Failure to comply may result in death personal injury equipment or property damage Upper Rear Sleeper Storage Your vehicle may be equipped with an upper...

Page 37: ...r co drivers how to properly use the seat belts and bunk restraint in the vehicle Do not strap in more than one person with each belt Keep seat belt and bunk restraint buckles free of any obstruction...

Page 38: ...unoccupied passenger seat or bunk is fully wound up on its retractor or is stowed so that the belt or restraint tongue is in its properly stowed position This reduces the possibility of the tongue bec...

Page 39: ...death or personal injury Be aware of local regulations that may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving In addition to being an unsafe practice it may be against local or federal ordina...

Page 40: ...s ing any other form of mobile mes saging while driving Failure to com ply may result in death personal in jury equipment or property damage Vehicle Loading Compare your vehicle s load capacity with t...

Page 41: ...vehicle and its load vehicle plus trailer s plus cargo GAWR is the Gross Axle Weight Rating This is the total weight that one axle is designed to transmit to the ground You will find this number list...

Page 42: ...r and the safety checks could help prevent a serious accident Please remember too that Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 392 7 requires a pre trip inspection and so do commercial trucking compan...

Page 43: ...tenance Manual for further information on checking belt tension b Replace belts that are cracked torn or broken 3 Fuel Filter Water Separator Draining check and drain Depending on the fuel storage fac...

Page 44: ...s 7 Steps and Handholds check for worn surfaces and loose or missing fasteners which includes any fuel tank steps 8 Fluid Tanks Fuel DEF etc check underneath the vehicle for signs of fluid leaks If an...

Page 45: ...washers 8 Horn check operation of horn 9 Fuel check fuel Is there enough fuel 10 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF check level Is there enough fluid 11 Sleeper Air Conditioning Air Filter check the condition...

Page 46: ...pitman arm draglink and power steering hoses etc for loose broken or missing parts 5 Other Engine Compartment Checks a Check condition and fastening of engine belt hoses clamps and radiator b Check th...

Page 47: ...s On 2 4 Engine is Overheating 2 5 Fuse or Relay Blows 2 6 JUMP STARTING VEHICLES Introduction 2 11 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Vehicle Recovery Guidelines 2 15 Returning Vehicle to Service 2 2...

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Page 49: ...have bilingual agents and access to a translation service to ensure quality assistance for customers who speak any language They can t answer your warranty questions but can get you in contact with a...

Page 50: ...emer gency You should stop the vehicle as safely as possible and turn OFF the ignition The vehicle must be serviced and the problem corrected before driving again Failure to do so may cause severe en...

Page 51: ...after high speed driving If either one of the above occurs DO NOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE unless a the Low Water warning device indicates a loss of coolant b the Red Warning lamp on the gauge and Check En...

Page 52: ...eat as indicated by the engine coolant temperature light immediate action is required to correct the condition Continued unattended operation of the engine even for a short time may result in serious...

Page 53: ...WHAT TO DO IF In Cab Fuse Label 03 17 Y53 6076 1B1 2 7 2 https www besttruckmanuals com...

Page 54: ...WHAT TO DO IF Sleeper Fuse Label 2 8 Y53 6076 1B1 03 17 2 https www besttruckmanuals com...

Page 55: ...remove the ignition key to avoid damaging the electrical system CAUTION Never patch fuses with tin foil or wire This may cause serious dam age elsewhere in the electrical cir cuit and it may cause a...

Page 56: ...a fuse of the same rating If a fuse of the same rating is not available a fuse of a lower rating may be temporarily substituted You can also use a fuse from a circuit you can do temporarily without f...

Page 57: ...jump start a battery near fire flames or electrical sparks Bat teries generate explosive gases that could explode Keep sparks flame and lighted cigarettes away from batteries Failure to comply may res...

Page 58: ...ator or cause serious damage to both vehicles WARNING Heed all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer Failure to comply may result in death personal injury equipment or property da...

Page 59: ...maining jumper cable FIRST to the negative terminal black or N of the good battery 4 Attach the other end of the negative cable to a bare metal part not bolted to the engine block NOTE Always connect...

Page 60: ...ply may re sult in death personal injury equip ment or property damage Reverse the above procedure exactly when removing the jumper cables With engine running disconnect jumper cables from both vehicl...

Page 61: ...will leave the top components dry The resulting friction may damage them Always remove the main drive axle shafts before towing your vehicle CAUTION Remove the drive axle shafts or lift the driving wh...

Page 62: ...the recovery vehicle if it is supplying air pressure If you don t desire to use the recovered vehicle s brakes ensure that you cage the spring brakes before attempting to move the vehicle see Driver C...

Page 63: ...o not use parts from other trucks or materials from other sources to re pair a hitch or to replace a missing hitch The parts provided for recov ery are made of high strength still specifically designe...

Page 64: ...to lock a driver controlled main differential WARNING An open air line on the recovered vehicle will cause a leak in the air system of the recovery vehicle if both vehicles brake systems are connecte...

Page 65: ...xle shaft is removed 3 For vehicles with driver controlled main differential lock install the caging bolt before removing the axle shafts for towing a Remove the air line and firmly cap b Remove the c...

Page 66: ...ts could damage the vehicle Recovery Hitch Capacities The maximum rated loads for vehicle recovery varies depending on the direction or angle of pull These capacities are listed in the table below and...

Page 67: ...h hitches Never loop a single chain or cable through both hitches Use a spreader or equalizer bar to distribute the load on both hitches If no spreader bar is available connect the main tow chain or c...

Page 68: ...rakes can be manually released WARNING Do not drive vehicle with malfunc tioning brakes If one of the brake circuits should become inoperative braking distances will increase sub stantially and handli...

Page 69: ...sonal injury equipment or property damage To move a vehicle immobilized by the spring brakes due to loss of air pressure in the brake system perform the following procedure 1 Remove the cap from the...

Page 70: ...gear Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting Do not race the engine For best traction and safety avoid spinning the wheels WARNING Do not spin the wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h Spinn...

Page 71: ...e the necessary equipment to safely tow the vehicle and should be able to make arrangements to limit any damage to the vehicle The towing service and the dealer should be aware of towing regulations a...

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Page 73: ...iption of Warning Symbols 3 23 STANDARD GAUGES Introduction 3 29 Speedometer 3 29 Odometer Trip Meter 3 30 Tachometer 3 30 Engine Hours Outside Air Temperature 3 31 Fuel Gauge 3 32 Primary Secondary A...

Page 74: ...Tag Air Pressure 3 42 Fuel Filter Restriction 3 43 Air Filter Restriction Indicator or Gauge 3 43 Engine Oil Pressure 3 43 Engine Oil Temperature 3 44 Manifold Pressure Gauge 3 44 Fuel Pressure Gauge...

Page 75: ...s Self Test 3 71 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioning Controls 3 73 Introduction 3 74 Manual Controls 3 76 Sleeper Heater A C Controls optional 3 79 ACCESSORIES Radio Option 3 81 Cigarette Li...

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Page 77: ...ving see the paragraphs that follow Please remember that each vehicle is custom made Your instrument panel may not look exactly like the one in the pictures that follow We have tried to describe the m...

Page 78: ...2 Tachometer 3 Oil Pressure 4 Coolant Temperature 5 Voltmeter 6 Driver Information Display 7 Fuel Level 8 Primary Air Pressure 9 Secondary Air Pressure 10 Speedometer 11 Ignition Key Switch 12 Headlam...

Page 79: ...ver Oil Temperature 7 Air Suspension Deflate 8 Fifth Wheel Lock 9 Interaxle Differential Lock 10 Exhaust Regeneration Display 11 Engine Fan 12 Fuel Tank Selector 13 Engine Brake On Off 14 Engine Brake...

Page 80: ...Self Test Have your instrumentation system checked by a qualified service technician if does not successfully complete Audible Alarm The audible alarm will sound during the Instrumentation System Self...

Page 81: ...engine speed in revolutions per minute RPM The RPM Detail is also available as a viewable screen in the instrumentation cluster Viewing the RPM detail is accomplished by using the MCS dial to rotate...

Page 82: ...erature is 210 F 99 C except for certain special engines Check your engine manual to be sure Please refer to Engine is Overheating on page 2 5 for instructions on what to do if the engine is overheati...

Page 83: ...death personal injury equipment or property damage WARNING Do not remove a fuel tank cap near an open flame Fuel vapors may be hot and combustible and can cause an explosion or fire Failure to com pl...

Page 84: ...t certain emission requirements Do not allow your DEF tank to remain empty Please refer to your emission supplemental manual for more details about DEF fluid CAUTION Use Diesel Exhaust Fluid only Fail...

Page 85: ...he red warning lamps on the gauges If one comes on do not continue to drive the vehicle until it has been properly repaired or serviced If the light and alarm do not turn off at start up do not try to...

Page 86: ...iewing the warnings can be done by navigating the menu via the Menu Control Switch 10 Trip Reset The cluster mounted trip reset button is the only way to zero trip data After toggling the trip ODO sho...

Page 87: ...to an accident causing death or injury Have the appropriate system checked imme diately Check messages are provided to give the operator additional information regarding systems that require attention...

Page 88: ...1 Axle Stability Control Yellow STD on page 3 23 2 Axle Traction Control Yellow STD on page 3 23 3 Brakes Anti Lock Brake System ABS Yellow STD on page 3 23 4 Brakes Low Air Red STD on page 2 3 5 Brak...

Page 89: ...Trailer Anti Lock Brake System ABS Yellow STD on page 3 24 8 Differential Inter Axle Diff Lock Yellow OPT on page 3 24 9 Dump Truck Body Up Red OPT on page 3 24 10 Dump Truck Gate Yellow OPT on page 3...

Page 90: ...Emissions High Exhaust System Temperature HEST Yellow STD on page 3 25 14 Emissions Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL Yellow STD on page 3 25 15 Engine Check Engine Yellow STD on page 3 26 16 Engine Engi...

Page 91: ...3 26 19 Engine Overspeed Air Shutdown Red OPT on page 3 26 20 Engine Retarder Brake Green OPT on page 3 26 21 Engine Stop Engine Red STD on page 3 26 22 Engine Wait To Start Yellow OPT on page 3 26 23...

Page 92: ...ge 3 27 25 Power Take off PTO Yellow OPT on page 3 27 26 Power Take off PTO Pump Mode Green OPT on page 3 27 27 Seat Belt Fasten Red STD on page 3 27 28 Suspension Dump Yellow STD on page 3 27 29 Tire...

Page 93: ...smission Check Red OPT on page 3 28 32 Transmission Oil Temperature High Yellow OPT on page 3 28 33 Transmission Retarder may include BrakeSaver when applicable Yellow OPT on page 3 28 34 Transmission...

Page 94: ...ARNING SYMBOLS Symbol Name Symbol Color Std Opt Msg Page 35 Turn Signal Left Green STD on page 3 28 36 Turn Signal Right Green STD on page 3 28 3 22 Y53 6076 1B1 03 17 3 https www besttruckmanuals com...

Page 95: ...kes to help increase traction Illuminates during the power on self test when the ignition is turned ON It turns off after a few seconds if no system problems are detected If an ATC problem is detected...

Page 96: ...ose Power Line Communica tion PLC as the standard method to turn it on See Operating the Brake System on page 4 21 for more in formation On trailers built prior to 3 1 01 verify trailer ABS system sta...

Page 97: ...rs which could result in se rious injury WARNING If this light is on do not park in an area where people are close by You must keep combustibles at least five 5 feet away from the exhaust outlet while...

Page 98: ...ituation should not be considered an emergency 19 Engine Overspeed Air Shutdown EOAS Illuminates when the Engine Overspeed Air Shutdown system is activated 20 Engine Retarder Brake Illuminates when th...

Page 99: ...l brightness 25 Power Take off PTO Illuminates when the PTO is engaged NOTE Do not drive vehicle with PTO en gaged 26 Power Take off PTO Pump Mode Illuminates with remote throttle application Indicate...

Page 100: ...Transmission Retarder may include BrakeSaver when applicable Illuminates when BrakeSaver export only or Transmission Retarder is active 34 Transmission Service Transmission Allison only Illuminates w...

Page 101: ...tell you something is wrong with your vehicle It could be a failure in an important system such as the brakes which could lead to an acci dent Have the appropriate system checked immediately Some gau...

Page 102: ...rolls over to zero To reset the trip odometer press and hold the trip reset button on the speedometer The numbers will reset to 0 and begin to count new miles km traveled This also resets the trip val...

Page 103: ...sh for the first 3 seconds then stay on until the temperature goes above 37 F or 28 C The temperature can display using Standard or Metric units Press the trip reset button on the Speedometer 4 times...

Page 104: ...fuel tanks Besides empty and full the gauge also indicates 1 4 1 2 and 3 4 of total capacity You will want to keep your fuel tanks at least half full to reduce condensation of moisture in the tanks Th...

Page 105: ...by following vehicles You could be in an accident and severely injured If these alarms come on while you are driving bring your vehicle to a safe stop right away If the light and alarm do not turn off...

Page 106: ...able But the maximum allowable temperature is 210 F 99 C with the cooling system pressurized except for certain special engines Check your engine manual to be sure How To Navigate The Functions In The...

Page 107: ...Display for prolonged periods while the vehicle is moving Only glance at the monitor briefly while driving Failure to do so can result in the driver not being attentive to the vehi cle s road position...

Page 108: ...ar allow access to each item by pushing the MCS when the desired bullet is highlighted In addition to a blank screen the following are menu items and the information available within each menu selecti...

Page 109: ...ge on the dash board RPM Detail RPM reading of actual engine RPM Accessible while parked or driving Engine RPM within the bar graph indicates the engine is operating in the most efficient RPM range Th...

Page 110: ...dle Hours Idle Hours PTO Hours PTO Hours To reset the Trip Values press the Trip Odometer Reset Button on the main gauge instrument cluster While moving this menu will only display instantaneous fuel...

Page 111: ...fault that is generated by the vehicle s Engine ABS and or Transmission systems While on this menu item the display will either indicate No Faults Found or Faults Found If Faults Found is active pushi...

Page 112: ...r driving Settings Menu This information is accessible only when the vehicle is parked The Settings menu screen allows the driver to view and or change the following menu items Display Format 12 Hour...

Page 113: ...1 When in the Settings Menu scroll through the list of menu items to Alarm Press the MCS 2 Press the MCS to turn the alarm ON or OFF To set units of measure 1 When in the Settings Menu scroll through...

Page 114: ...sure The Pusher Axle Air Pressure gauge s indicate the air pressure in the pusher axle s suspension air bags This icon may have a numeral above the image of the wheel to indicate which pusher axle if...

Page 115: ...dicator or Gauge This gauge indicates the condition of the engine air cleaner CAUTION Continued operation with the dirty air filter may cause damage to the en gine Inspect the filter and replace if ne...

Page 116: ...he power your engine is putting out by showing the amount of turbo boost If the pressure indicated by your manifold pressure gauge goes down there may be something wrong with your engine Have it check...

Page 117: ...ure Gauge Forward and Rear These gauges indicate the temperature of the lubricant in your vehicle s axle s These temperatures will vary with the kind of load you are carrying and the driving condition...

Page 118: ...in the passenger s side air bags Trailer Air Tank Air Pressure The Trailer Air Tank Air Pressure gauge indicates the amount of air pressure in the trailer brake air tank Transmission Retarder Oil Temp...

Page 119: ...y will display information regarding what needs to change in order for the air device to operate as expected The following table provides a complete list of icons that may be found on the switch Dash...

Page 120: ...al Locked Tandem Amber See Axle Inter Axle Differential Locked Tandem on page 3 57 8 Axle Two Speed Green See Axle Two Speed on page 3 57 9 Batteries Low Voltage Disconnect LVD None See Batteries Low...

Page 121: ...See Engine Brake Level on page 3 57 15 Engine Brake On Off Green See Engine Brake On Off on page 3 58 16 Engine Cruise Control On Off Green See Engine Cruise Control On Off on page 3 58 17 Engine Crui...

Page 122: ...wn Test Amber See Engine Overspeed Air Shutdown Test on page 3 59 22 Engine Remote Throttle Amber See Engine Remote Throttle on page 3 59 23 Exhaust Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration None See...

Page 123: ...n page 3 60 28 Ignition Key Switch See Ignition Key Switch on page 3 60 29 Lights Auxiliary Green See Lights Auxiliary on page 3 60 30 Lights Beacon Green See Lights Beacon on page 3 60 31 Lights Dayt...

Page 124: ...Lights Flood Amber See Lights Flood on page 3 60 35 Lights Flood ISO 3732 Spare Amber See Lights Flood ISO 3732 Spare on page 3 61 36 Lights Fog Green See Lights Fog on page 3 61 37 Lights Hazard Red...

Page 125: ...nce Cab on page 3 62 41 Lights Marker Clearance Trailer None See Lights Marker Clearance Trailer on page 3 62 42 Lights Park Light None See Lights Park Light on page 3 62 43 Lights Spot Green See Ligh...

Page 126: ...age 3 62 48 Suspension Axle Pusher Green See Suspension Axle Pusher on page 3 62 49 Suspension Axle Tag Green See Suspension Axle Tag on page 3 62 50 Suspension Dump Amber See Suspension Dump on page...

Page 127: ...Trailer Axle Lift Forward Green See Trailer Axle Lift Forward on page 3 63 56 Trailer Axle Lift Rear Green See Trailer Axle Lift Rear on page 3 63 57 Trailer Belly Dump Red See Trailer Belly Dump on p...

Page 128: ...e on page 3 63 63 Trailer Kingpin Amber See Trailer Kingpin on page 3 63 64 Trailer Suspension Air Dump Amber See Trailer Suspension Air Dump on page 3 63 65 Transmission Transfer Case Amber See Trans...

Page 129: ...s a faster ratio for highway speeds 9 Batteries Low Voltage Disconnect LVD If your vehicle is equipped with a Low Voltage Disconnect LVD feature the LVD module is located inside the driver s side kick...

Page 130: ...e cruise control could cause you to lose control of the ve hicle resulting in an injury accident 18 Engine Fan Override The engine fan switch allows you to control the engine fan manually or automatic...

Page 131: ...ust Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration Switch Manually controls the diesel particulate filter regeneration process Refer to Engine After treatment Controls Operator s Manual for additional inf...

Page 132: ...brake If the headlight switch is turned OFF the DRL system engages automatically after the engine starts and you release the parking brake If the headlight switch is ON the DRL system is overridden an...

Page 133: ...r Hazard Warning Light Sys tem any time you have to stop off the road or on the side of the road day or night A hard to see vehicle can result in an injury accident Another vehicle could run into you...

Page 134: ...the PTO the status indicator lamp located on the switch will immediately illuminate even though PTO engagement may not have occurred If the PTO is engaged and the operator turns the switch OFF the PTO...

Page 135: ...Suspension Third Axle Lift Turn switch on to raise Third Axle 53 Trailer Air Supply The red octagon knob controls the air supply to the trailer 54 Trailer Axle 3rd Axle Lift Turn switch on to lift 3rd...

Page 136: ...ON for the signal switch to operate The turn signal lever is mounted on the left side of the steering column The lever controls several functions turn signal high beam and windshield wiper control Til...

Page 137: ...the left side of the steering column Each time a turn indicator is activated the buzzer emits a short beep Turn Signals Turn Signal To signal a right turn push the lever forward clockwise To signal a...

Page 138: ...he turn signal lever toward the steering wheel until you hear the switch click and the beam changes The blue indicator light in the instrument panel will be ON when the high beam is being used To retu...

Page 139: ...er high speed To Wash The Windshield Push the rotary wash wipe knob in towards steering column hold for more than 0 8 seconds and then release Hold the knob in to extend the washing cycle After the le...

Page 140: ...ve mounted on the steering wheel column provides air pressure to apply the trailer brakes only It operates independently of the foot treadle valve See Operating the Brake System on page 4 21 for more...

Page 141: ...de of your vehicle appears in the inboard part of the mirror WARNING Convex mirrors can distort images and make objects appear smaller and farther away than they really are You could have an accident...

Page 142: ...itch to the right or left from the neutral center position to select the desired mirror for adjustment 2 Depress the mirror directional control pad in one of its four arrow directions to adjust the mi...

Page 143: ...Exterior Lights Self Test To start the Exterior Light Self Test ELST feature 1 Park the vehicle and set the parking brakes 2 Insert the key into the ignition start the engine and allow the vehicle to...

Page 144: ...esume testing the first set of lights The light test will eventually stop on its own The operator may interrupt the test by turning the vehicle off or pressing the switch a second time while the test...

Page 145: ...Fan Control Dial 4 Floor 7 Temperature Control Dial 2 Dash 5 Floor Defrost 8 Air Conditioner Enable Blue Light On Indicates A C is Enabled 3 Dash Floor 6 Defrost 9 Fresh Air Recirculate Blue Light On...

Page 146: ...monoxide a colorless and odorless gas Do not breathe the engine exhaust gas A poorly maintained damaged or corroded exhaust system can allow carbon monoxide to enter the cab Entry of carbon monoxide...

Page 147: ...e running or idling for more than 10 minutes with the vehicle s Heater and A C ventilation system in RECIRC or at LOW FAN SPEED Even with the ventilation system on running the engine while parked or s...

Page 148: ...trol Dial Floor De mister Vents and Defrost Vents Defrost and De mister Vents Fresh air and air conditioning are automatically turned ON Temperature Control Dial Turn this dial clockwise for heat coun...

Page 149: ...Using this button does not allow this control unit to control sleeper blower speed or sleeper temperature It only turns the sleeper heating and air conditioning unit on or off Tips for Efficient Cooli...

Page 150: ...f the outside air is not cold enough to cool the cab press to engage the compressor which will deliver colder air For more cooling effect you may need to press the switch back to recirculation mode To...

Page 151: ...he Air Flow Control Dial to De frost and adjust the fan speed ac cordingly while the engine warms If the engine is already warm move the Temperature Control Dial to cool then gradually increase the te...

Page 152: ...it automatically NOTE The sensor is located on the sleeper heater A C control panel and mea sures the sleeper air temperature at the panel There will be a time delay between Temperature Control adjus...

Page 153: ...b end of the lighter After a few moments the lighter will automatically pop out glowing hot and ready to use After use insert the lighter back into the socket without pushing all the way in The socket...

Page 154: ...t carry loose objects in your cab it can be dangerous In a sud den stop or even going over a bump in the road they could fly through the air and strike you or a passenger You could be injured or even...

Page 155: ...s auxiliary power Instrument panel memory settings ACC Accessory With the key in this position you can play the radio defrost mirrors if equipped with mirror heat or use other accessories ON In the ON...

Page 156: ...ving death or per sonal injury WARNING Do not program the telematic sys tem while driving Always stop your vehicle when programming or changing the settings on the telem atic system Programming the sy...

Page 157: ...essary to clean the display screen To clean the screen dampen a clean soft lint free cloth with water only A mild glass cleaner that does not contain alcohol or ammonia may also be used Cleaners that...

Page 158: ...e using this system read the Owner s Manual and learn how it operates Some functions of this system will not operate when the truck is moving 3 After reading the information touch the T T T in the upp...

Page 159: ...ationary PTO Operation 4 11 Engine Fan Control 4 11 Winterfronts 4 12 Engine Control Display 4 13 OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Operating Clutch Manual Transmission 4 14 Operating Manual Transmissions 4...

Page 160: ...Parking Brake 4 34 CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Switch 4 35 AXLE Differential Lock 4 38 SUSPENSION Setting Ride Height 4 39 Driving with Deflated Air Springs 4 42 AFTER TREATMENT SYSTEM Introduction...

Page 161: ...ed 4 45 Fuel Excess Consumption 4 47 SLEEPER BUNKS Sleeper Bunk 4 49 STOPPING THE ENGINE Before Stopping the Engine 4 51 Refueling 4 51 Refuel Before the Final Stop 4 52 Final Stop 4 53 Common Mainten...

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Page 163: ...rate the starter motor while the engine is running The starter and flywheel gears could clash or jam severely damaging them NOTE Some starters are equipped with overcrank protection Check the Engine O...

Page 164: ...commended engine lubricating oil Fully depress the accelerator pedal after engaging the starter For manual transmissions and auxiliary transmissions leave the transmission in neutral and allow the tra...

Page 165: ...started your engine idle it at approximately 600 RPM while you check a oil pressure b air pressure c alternator output 2 After a few minutes of idling at 600 RPM increase your idle speed to 900 or 10...

Page 166: ...ry CAUTION The use of a winterfront can result in excessive engine coolant oil and charge air intake temperatures which can lead to overheating and possible engine damage If you must use a winterfront...

Page 167: ...RNING To reduce the chance of death or personal injury and or vehicle dam age from overheated engines which can result in a fire never leave the engine idling without an alert driver present If the en...

Page 168: ...ating oil during engine warm up with a single transmission manual and automatic 1 Put the transmission in Neutral 2 Release the clutch pedal manual only and operate the transmission in neutral for 3 t...

Page 169: ...he ON position 5 Toggle the SET RESUME switch to obtain the desired engine rpm Cancelling Cruise Control You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways Tap the brake pedal Tap the clutch pedal Mov...

Page 170: ...tended periods of time The fan hub was designed for intermittent operation Sustained operation will shorten the fan hub s service life as well as re duce fuel economy Winterfronts A winterfront or oth...

Page 171: ...se cooling module damage Engine Control Display Your vehicle may come with an optional Engine and Driver Information Display This instrument records information on engine diagnostics scheduled mainten...

Page 172: ...ion is not shifting smoothly into gear while the clutch pedal is completely pressed to the floor then it is time to have the clutch system inspected and serviced CAUTION Do not push the clutch pedal c...

Page 173: ...ard with the throttle at idle 3 Push the parking brake valve handle Yellow against the dash panel to release the brakes 4 Release the clutch pedal manual only then gradually accelerate to permit smoot...

Page 174: ...all contacting surfaces Clutch Brake and Travel The clutch brake is used for stopping transmission gears allowing you to easily shift into first gear or reverse without grinding gears Approximately th...

Page 175: ...purpose of the clutch brake is to stop the transmission so that you can shift into a starting gear without grinding gears Applying the clutch brake when the vehicle is moving will render the clutch in...

Page 176: ...ncluded with your vehicle For automated transmissions there is no park position So you will need to apply the parking brake before leaving the cab Hill Hold The hill hold feature is available as an op...

Page 177: ...e your transmission manufacturer s manual for its proper operation More Transmission Tips Riding the Clutch The clutch is not a footrest Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal It will...

Page 178: ...per coordination between shift lever and clutch Double clutching is a very effective means to increase the service life of your transmission Double clutching refers to a technique where the clutch ped...

Page 179: ...ake system may be further enhanced by additional devices such as brake proportioning valves Anti lock braking systems or sensors designed to let you know if your brake pads need to be serviced Certain...

Page 180: ...ight when brakes are applied which could contribute to an accident involving death or personal injury WARNING Do not rely on an anti lock brake sys tem that is functioning improperly You could lose co...

Page 181: ...dditional 7 way connector would have been provided for trailer ABS power In either case the ABS power line on the vehicle will be PLC equipped CAUTION Do not splice into the non switchable auxiliary c...

Page 182: ...y trailer light line may be constantly powered for ABS Make sure it will not acci dently turn on trailer equipment Special Trailer ABS Without PLC Option If a trailer does not have PLC but it does hav...

Page 183: ...are approached the system will intervene to assist the driver Roll Stability Program Bendix RSP an element of the overall ESC system addresses rollover conditions In the case of a potential roll even...

Page 184: ...istribution front to rear and vehicle track width Yaw Control Yaw Control responds to a wide range of low to high friction surface scenarios including rollover jackknife and loss of control In the cas...

Page 185: ...uced WARNING Exercise extreme care when tow ing doubles or triples with a vehicle equipped with Electronic Stabil ity Control Excessive speed and aggressive maneuvers such as sharp turns sudden steeri...

Page 186: ...igh speeds particularly if a the vehicle hauls loads that could shift b the vehicle or load has a high or off set center of gravity CG when loaded or c the vehicle tows doubles or triples Truck Chassi...

Page 187: ...Angle Sensor is not re calibrated the Yaw Control sys tem will not function properly A un calibrated sensor could result in a loss of control of your vehicle which can lead to an accident involving de...

Page 188: ...eels spin during acceleration the ATC Warning Lamp comes on indicating wheel spin control is active Do not allow the ATC Warning Lamp to remain on continuously for an extended length of time Extended...

Page 189: ...y may be reduced on certain surfaces resulting from the momen tarily sliding tires Always oper ate your vehicle at safe operating speeds Failure to do so may cause you to lose control of the vehicle a...

Page 190: ...on such as wet icy or snow covered roads Trying to use the retarder instead of the ser vice brakes may cause a loss of ve hicle control which may result in an accident involving death or personal inju...

Page 191: ...arder If you have this option it will act like a brake to slow your vehicle without using the brakes Take your foot off the throttle and operate the retarder switch When you do not need full retarder...

Page 192: ...If the vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer then there will be an additional red octagon shaped knob for the trailer parking brakes Parking brakes will be engaged when either of these knobs are pulled...

Page 193: ...SET button to set the cruise speed NOTE Cruise Control may not hold the set speed going down hills If the speed increases going down a hill use the brakes to slow down This will can cel Cruise Contro...

Page 194: ...tton to obtain the desired engine rpm Cancelling Cruise Control You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways Tap the brake pedal Tap the clutch pedal Press the OFF button or the steering wheel m...

Page 195: ...CRUISE CONTROL In vehicles with Eaton transmissions the cruise control switches may be located on the shift control knob 03 17 Y53 6076 1B1 4 37 4 https www besttruckmanuals com...

Page 196: ...ly damage the internal gears The switch has a guard to prevent accidental operation of the switch Locking the differentials is typically used during ice or snow conditions and without tire chains unpa...

Page 197: ...den vehicle are shown in the following illustration and table Ride Height Measurement Location for Tandem Axles Shown 1 Ride height 2 Centerline of suspension Fully Laden Vehicle Propri etary Rear Rid...

Page 198: ...height and pinion angle re set using the proper equipment and technique Do this as soon as possi ble to avoid potential driveline dam age NOTE Suitable wheel chocks are at a min imum an 18 inch 46 cm...

Page 199: ...ing deflation To minimize risk of death or personal injury keep away from air springs as they are being inflated 4 Rotate the valve either clockwise or counterclockwise until air pressure in the air s...

Page 200: ...in this condition You can get to a repair facility if you do the following 1 Remove the height control link connected to the axle and to the suspension air valve control arm This will cause the air v...

Page 201: ...SCR Regeneration Switch and warning lights The DPF will trap soot from the engine exhaust gases The SCR uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid to reduce the levels of NOx in the engine exhaust The ATS will periodi...

Page 202: ...ch can lead to an acci dent involving death or personal in jury Do not coast with the transmission in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed Besides being illegal and dangerous coasting is also ex...

Page 203: ...rspeed CAUTION To avoid engine damage do not let the engine rpm go beyond the maxi mum governed rpm valve damage could result if overspeed conditions occur NOTE Often these recommendations are seconda...

Page 204: ...ine rpm when it is being driven by the vehicle s transmission for example on steep downgrades Apply service brakes or shift to a higher gear Fuel economy and engine performance are also directly relat...

Page 205: ...scribing Trip Information and the RPM Detail useful Fuel Excess Consumption The vehicle s fuel consumption is connected to five important factors maintenance driving habits general condition of the ro...

Page 206: ...g fuel consumption excessive speed and unnecessary fast acceleration long periods of idling driving with foot resting on the manual transmission clutch pedal General Condition Other factors affecting...

Page 207: ...ower bunk is latched securely Failure to comply may result in death or personal injury Before you move the vehicle check to be sure the lower bunk is latched securely To Lower Upper Bunk pull on the l...

Page 208: ...e thrown out in an acci dent and could be injured Do not use the upper bunk while you are moving Failure to comply may re sult in death or personal injury Sleeper Occupant Restraint The sleeper restra...

Page 209: ...ating oil If you stop the engine suddenly the temperature of the turbocharger could rise as much as 100 F 55 C above the temperature reached during operation A sudden rise in temperature like this cou...

Page 210: ...ended by engine manufacturers If you need further information on fuel specifications consult the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual Location of Fuel Shut Off Valves If your vehicle is equipped wi...

Page 211: ...ompression WARNING Using the trailer hand brake or air brakes to hold a parked vehicle is dangerous Because they work with air pressure these brakes could come loose Your vehicle could roll causing an...

Page 212: ...Neglect could cause belt failure The result could be the loss of the electrical or air system as well as possible engine damage from overheating So it s a very good idea to check your belts frequently...

Page 213: ...Place the dipstick back into the holder 6 Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level The oil level should always be between the 2 marks on the dipstick 7 Reinstall the dipstick and twist to l...

Page 214: ...dard with Extended Life Coolant ELC ELC consists of a mixture of ethylene glycol water and organic acid technology chemical inhibitors ELC prevents corrosion and scale formation as well as provides fr...

Page 215: ...ing the fill cap Protect face hands and arms against escaping fluid and steam by covering the cap with a large thick rag Do not try to remove it until the surge tank cools down or if you see any steam...

Page 216: ...are important for driving safety especially after trav eling over rough roads Failure to comply may result in death per sonal injury equipment or property damage CAUTION When adding fluid be sure to u...

Page 217: ...n Operator s Manual for information on checking the transmission oil level Clutch Adjustment Normal Wear Clutch pedal free travel is usually 1 3 4 in to 2 in 34 to 51 mm This should be your guide for...

Page 218: ...eel Cap Nut Torque After the vehicle travels about 50 to 100 miles 80 to 160 km wheel mountings seat in and will lose some initial torque Check hub wheel mountings after this initial period and retigh...

Page 219: ...overspeed air shutdown alarm 3 26 headlight on alarm 3 27 low coolant level alarm 3 26 stop engine alarm 3 26 Anti lock brakes trailer ABS 4 23 trailer ABS without PLC 4 24 wheel spin control 4 29 Ant...

Page 220: ...key fob synchronization 1 14 remote keyless entry RKE system 1 13 Driver controlled main differential 2 18 Driver information display 3 35 menu screens 3 34 Driver Information Display Description 3 35...

Page 221: ...42 speedometer 3 9 3 29 suspension load air pressure 1 3 46 suspension load air pressure 2 3 46 tachometer 3 9 3 30 tag axle air pressure 3 42 trailer air tank air pressure 3 46 transmission retarder...

Page 222: ...gine hours outside air temperature 3 31 fuel gauge 3 32 instrument panel 3 5 instrument system self test 3 8 menu control switch MCS 3 34 odometer trip meter 3 30 speedometer 3 29 tachometer 3 30 wate...

Page 223: ...ote Keyless Entry RKE batteries 1 14 key fob operation 1 13 key fob synchronization 1 14 Returning vehicle to service 2 22 S Safe vehicle operation 1 31 Safety cab and frame access 1 11 deck plate acc...

Page 224: ...axle automatic traction control switch 3 47 beacon light switch 3 51 brake level switch 3 49 brake on off switch 3 49 cab dimmer 3 49 cruise control 4 35 cruise control on off switch 3 49 cruise cont...

Page 225: ...ter switch 3 65 trailer rear dump gate switch 3 56 trailer suspension air dump 3 56 transfer case 3 56 turn signal high beam switch 3 65 turn signals 3 65 winch clutch switch 3 56 windshield wipers wa...

Page 226: ...e heater 3 26 engine low coolant level 3 26 engine overspeed air shutdown 3 26 engine retarder brake 3 26 engine stop engine 3 26 engine wait to start 3 26 lights high beam 3 27 malfunction indicator...

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