Ignition Switch And Key - freightliner cascadia Driver Manual

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Ignition Switch and Key

The ignition switch is located on the left-hand dash,
below the headlight switch. See
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1. Headlight Switch
Fig. 5.1, Left-Hand Dash
The ignition switch has four positions: OFF, ACC (ac-
cessory), ON, and START. See
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Fig. 5.2, Ignition Switch
In the OFF position, the ignition switch is vertical.
The key can be inserted and removed only in the
OFF position.
5.1
Fig. 5.1.
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2. Ignition Switch
Fig. 5.2.
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The following functions are operable when the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF position (regardless of
whether the key is inserted):
•
low-beam headlights
•
taillights
•
brake lights
•
road lights
•
dome lights
•
clearance lights
•
hazard warning lights
•
utility lights
•
baggage compartment lights
•
spotlights
•
electric horn
•
clock
•
refrigerator
•
CB radio
•
power mirrors
•
power receptacle
•
fuel heater
•
electric oil pan heater
•
electric or diesel-fired engine coolant pre-
heater
Turn the key counterclockwise to reach the ACC po-
sition. In addition to all the functions that are oper-
able in the OFF position, the following functions are
operable when the switch is in the ACC position:
•
radio/stereo system
•
heater and A/C fan
•
mirror defog
•
windshield fan
•
ether start system
•
air dryer
•
backup lights
Turn the key clockwise past the OFF position to
reach the ON position. With the switch in the ON po-
sition, all electrical systems become operable and