Operating Instructions
Before the first journey
These Operating Instructions, the Maintenance
or Service Booklet and the equipment-depend-
ent Supplements are integral parts of the vehi-
cle. Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all
documents on to the new owner.
Before your first journey, read these docu-
ments carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
always follow the instructions and warning
notes in these Operating Instructions. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehi-
cle or personal injury.
Any damage to the vehicle which has been
caused by disregarding the instructions will
not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Implied warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this Operator's
Manual about the proper operation of your
vehicle as well as about possible vehicle
damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises
from culpable contravention of these
instructions is not covered by the Limited
Warranty of the distributor named on the
inside of the front cover.
Vehicle equipment
These Operating Instructions describe all the
models and standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific deviations
are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not be equipped with all the functions
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. The equipment in your
vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in
the descriptions and illustrations.
All systems found in your vehicle are listed in
your vehicle's original purchase agreement.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Freightliner dealer.
Correct use
Observe the following information in particular
when operating your vehicle:
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the safety notes in these Operating Instruc-
tions
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the technical data in these Operating
Instructions
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traffic laws and regulations
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laws pertaining to motor vehicles and safety
standards
There are various warning stickers on the vehi-
cle. If you remove the warning sticker, you or
others may not recognize dangers. Do not
move the warning sticker from its original posi-
tion.
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WARNING
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their func-
tion and/or the function of other networked
components. In particular, systems relevant
to safety could also be affected. As a result,
these may no longer function properly
and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of
accident and injury.
You must not tamper with wiring, electronic
components, or their software. You should
have all work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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WARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
Introduction
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