Sleeper Door
The sleeper door (
Fig. 3.6
, Ref. 1) is not intended for
entry or exit. The door is intended only as a conve-
nient means to stow or remove personal belongings
in and from the sleeper area. To open the door, push
down on the lever handle located inside the sleeper
compartment to the right of the door. The door can
be opened from the outside by pulling the release
cable strap inside the baggage door opening. To
close the door, push it closed until it latches.
IMPORTANT: The sleeper doors are two-stage
latching. When closing the doors, ensure that
they are completely latched to prevent wind
noise and water intrusion.
Baggage Compartment Doors
To unlock the baggage compartment door on the
passenger’s side, insert the ignition key in the lock-
set, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise. See
Fig. 3.6
. Turn the key to the original position to re-
move it. Pull up and outward on the baggage door
handle to open the door. To close the door, push it
closed until it latches. To lock the door, insert the ig-
nition key in the lockset and turn it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Use the same procedure to open the baggage com-
partment door on the driver’s side, but turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door and clockwise to
lock it.
Back-of-Cab Grab Handles,
Steps, and Deck Plate
When trailer connections cannot be reached conve-
niently from the ground, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration Regulations require secure back-of-
cab access supports.
Grab handles are mounted where they can provide
hand support, to maintain three points of hand-and-
foot contact with the vehicle. See
Fig. 3.7
. Steps are
mounted on the fuel tank, battery box, or frame, de-
pending on the available space. When a deck plate
is necessary, it is mounted across the top of the
frame rails.
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2
1.
Sleeper Door
2.
Baggage Compartment Door
Fig. 3.6, Passenger-Side Sleeper and Baggage
Compartment Doors
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1
1
3
1.
Steps
2.
Grab Handle
3.
Deck Plates
Fig. 3.7, Back-of-Cab Access (typical)
Vehicle Access
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