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108SD and 114SD
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Part Number STI-496
Publication Number STI-496-6

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  • Page 1 108SD and 114SD Driver’s Manual Part Number STI-496 Publication Number STI-496-6...

  • Page 2: Event Data Recorder

    To preserve our environment, fol- This vehicle must be regularly inspected and main- low appropriate environmental rules and regulations tained as indicated in the 108SD and 114SD Mainte- when disposing of materials. nance Manual, and in the Pre- and Post-Trip Inspec-...

  • Page 3: Reporting Safety Defects

    Foreword compliance with federal and local jurisdictional regu- hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport lations. Components including, but not limited to, Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, tires, cab/sleeper side extenders, chassis fairings, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ot- bumper, hood, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduc- tawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0N5.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter Page Introduction, Environmental Concerns and Recommendations, Event Data Recorder, Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Compliance, Customer Assistance Center, Reporting Safety Defects ....Foreword Vehicle Identification .
  • Page 5 Vehicle Identification Component Information Label ............1.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels .

  • Page 6: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Component Information Label tire and rim label, then the tires and rims determine the load limitations on each of the axles. NOTE: Labels shown in this chapter are ex- Trucks built without a cargo body that are intended amples only.
  • Page 7 02/28/2012 f080182 the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations. 1. EPA Noise Emission Control Label IMPORTANT: Certain Freightliner incomplete 2. FMVSS Certification Label vehicles may be produced with incomplete noise Fig. 1.3, Label Locations control hardware. Such vehicles will not have a vehicle noise emission control information label.
  • Page 8 Vehicle Identification Applicable Emissions System Based on Build Date and EPA Regulations Build Date Regulation: Emissions Components EPA10 (reduce NOx emissions to 0.2 g/bhp-hr): Aftertreatment device (ATD) January 1, 2010–December 31, containing a diesel particulate filter that traps soot and ash, with selective catalyst 2012 reduction (SCR) technology that utilizes diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to convert NOx to nitrogen and water vapor.

  • Page 9: Certified Clean Idle Label

    VEHICLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION 01/96 DATE OF MANUFACTURE FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR NOISE EMISSION APPLICABLE TO MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS. THE FOLLOWING ACTS OR THE CAUSING THEREOF BY ANY PERSON ARE PROHIBITED BY THE NOISE CONTROL ACT OF 1972: A.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Access

    Vehicle Access Door Locks and Handles ............2.1 Cab Entry and Exit .

  • Page 11: Door Locks And Handles

    Vehicle Access Door Locks and Handles red dot will show below the lock button when it is unlocked. One key operates the ignition switch and all of the door locks. IMPORTANT: Each key is numbered. Record the number so a duplicate key can be made, if needed.

  • Page 12: Cab Entry And Exit

    Vehicle Access Cab Entry and Exit For ease of entry and exit, there are three grab handles, one on the A-pillar, one on the inner B-pillar, and an optional one on the inside of the door. In ad- dition, the steering wheel may be used to provide secure handholds.
  • Page 13 Vehicle Access Move your left hand to the door grab handle. Using your right hand, grasp the door grab handle. Step to the ground with your left foot first. Place your left foot on the bottom step. Retrieve from the cab any items that you wish to take with you.

  • Page 14: Back-Of-Cab Access

    Vehicle Access Back-of-Cab Access WARNING External surfaces of the exhaust system remain hot after the engine has been shut down. When accessing the back of the cab or sleeper, do not touch any part of the exhaust system, or severe burns could occur.

  • Page 15: Hood Opening And Closing

    Vehicle Access Move your upper hand to a lower position on the grab handle. Step to the ground with your upper foot first. Hood Opening and Closing The hood can be raised to a full-open position. A strut helps you to raise the hood, and to lower it to the operating position.

  • Page 16: Electrical System

    Electrical System Vehicle Power Distribution ............3.1 Load Disconnect Switch .

  • Page 17: Vehicle Power Distribution

    Electrical System Vehicle Power Distribution WARNING Do not attempt to modify, add, splice, or remove electrical wiring on this vehicle. Doing so could damage the electrical system and result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury or prop- erty damage.

  • Page 18: Battery Access

    Electrical System 12/15/2010 f545719 1. Auxiliary PNDB 3. Body Lighting PDM 2. Trailer PDM Fig. 3.2, Auxiliary Power Distribution Module 12/03/2010 f545714 1. Back-of-Cab 3. Battery Compartment 2. Fuel Tank Fig. 3.4, Standard Battery Compartment Location 05/13/2009 f545527 Fig. 3.3, Load Disconnect Switch Battery Access The batteries on a standard vehicle are located on the driver’s side, behind the fuel tank.
  • Page 19 Instruments Instrumentation Control Unit ............4.1 Warning and Indicator Lights .

  • Page 20: Instrumentation Control Unit

    Instruments • Instrumentation Control Unit "Instruments" • "Driver Message Center" The instrumentation control unit (ICU) provides the driver with engine and vehicle information. It is com- Ignition Sequence prised of standard and optional gauges, an audible warning, a driver message center, and a lightbar con- When the ignition is turned on, the ICU runs a self- taining warning and indicator lamps (also known as check.

  • Page 21: Warning And Indicator Lights

    NOTE: If active faults are present, take the ve- IF NO FAULTS IF FAULT DETECTED WERE DETECTED hicle to an authorized Freightliner service facility as soon as possible. APU 190 123456.7 Audible Alerts 12.3 VOLTS...
  • Page 22 Instruments Common Warning and Indicator Lamps Lamp Description Color Indicates a serious fault that requires engine shutdown immediately. The engine protection system will reduce the maximum engine torque and speed, and, if the condition does not improve, will shut down the engine within 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 23 Instruments Common Warning and Indicator Lamps Lamp Description Color Solid illumination indicates a regen is required. Change to a more challenging duty cycle (such as highway driving ) to raise exhaust temperatures for at least twenty minutes, or Diesel Particulate Filter perform a parked regen.
  • Page 24 Instruments Common Warning and Indicator Lamps Lamp Description Color Indicates that the system is preventing the starter from cranking. This can occur when the ignition switch is turned to START before the gauge sweep has completed, or if the starter has overheated. START Start Blocked (GHG14) BLOCKED...

  • Page 25: Engine Protection System

    Instruments Engine Protection System gine shuts down while the vehicle is in a haz- ardous location, turn the key to the OFF position for a few seconds, then restart the engine and WARNING move the vehicle to a safer location. When the red STOP engine lamp illuminates, On other engines, the engine protection system will most engines are programmed to shut down au-...

  • Page 26: Driver Message Center

    Outside temperature make a note of the fault code and take the vehicle to an authorized Freightliner service facility Parked Screens/Menus If fault codes are displayed, press and hold the The parked screens and menus are available when...

  • Page 27: Instruments

    Instruments 123456.7 CLEAr Default Odometer Hold Clear Defaults Dispay Screen 12.3 VOLTS Push Push 123456.7 123456.7 To Dispay Total Engine Miles TRIP Hold To Reset Trip Miles EC = Engine Control 12.3 VOLTS Push Push 123456.7 123456.7 To Dispay Total Engine Hours TRIP HOURS Hold...
  • Page 28 Instruments NOTE: Rain or snow can wet the filter and 175 to 195°F (79 to 91°C). If the temperature re- mains below 160°F (71°C), inspect the cooling sys- cause a temporary high reading. tem to determine the cause. Air intake restriction vacuum is measured in inches of water (inH O).

  • Page 29: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instruments °F 04/19/2013 f611205 10/09/2001 f610528 Fig. 4.8, Forward-Rear Drive Axle Oil Temperature Fig. 4.9, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Gauge Minimum Oil Pressure Under heavy loads, such as when climbing steep At Idle Speed: At Rated RPM: grades, temperatures that exceed the normal oil tem- Engine Model psi (kPa) psi (kPa)
  • Page 30 Instruments Under heavy loads, such as when climbing steep The diesel fuel level is indicated at the top of the grades, temperatures that exceed the normal oil tem- gauge, with a low-fuel warning lamp that illuminates perature range for a short period are not unusual. If when the diesel fuel level registers 1/8th of capacity.

  • Page 31: Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge

    If the voltmeter shows an undercharged or over- charged condition for an extended period, have the charging system and batteries checked at an autho- rized Freightliner service facility. On a vehicle equipped with a battery isolator system, the voltmeter measures the average voltage of all the batteries when the engine is running.
  • Page 32 Instruments 04/19/2002 f680028 1. Storage Area with Netting 3. Microphone Clip 2. C/B Radio 4. Dome/Reading Light Assembly Fig. 4.14, Overhead Instrument Panel 4.13...

  • Page 33: Driver Controls

    Driver Controls Ignition Switch ..............5.1 Control Panels .

  • Page 34: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch Turn the key counterclockwise to reach the ACCES- SORY position. In addition to all the functions that NOTE: Freightliner vehicles are offered with are operable with the ignition switch in the OFF posi- various chassis and body components. Because...

  • Page 35: Climate Control

    Driver Controls POWER ON HEADLIGHTS ON IGNITION ON 888888.8 ICU INITIALIZES ODOMETER ELECTRONIC GAUGE NEEDLES SCREEN SWEEP, WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON, BUZZER SOUNDS IF NO FAULTS IF FAULT DETECTED WERE DETECTED ABS 136 123456.7 FAULT CODE 12.3 VOLTS SCREEN PARK BRAKE RELEASED −...

  • Page 36: Lighting Controls

    Driver Controls The optional overhead instrument panel (Fig. 5.4) When the switch is in the uppermost position, the holds the CB radio, a microphone clip, any switches headlights and all other exterior lights (excluding the that can not be accommodated on the lower control optional fog, spot, and utility lights) are on.
  • Page 37 Driver Controls 11/16/2001 f820386 Press the upper part of the rocker switch to activate the 10/17/2001 f820385 hazard warning lights. Push the lever away from you to turn on the high-beam 1. Windshield Washer Button headlights. Pull the lever back to the neutral position to 2.

  • Page 38: Interior Light Controls

    Driver Controls Interior Light Controls Overhead Console Lights In cabs with an overhead console, there is an op- tional overhead light assembly containing a diffuse dome light and clear reading lights. See Fig. 5.11. Like the rear dome light, the reading lights are door-activated.

  • Page 39: Horn Controls

    Driver Controls Turn Signal Controls Moving the turn signal lever down (Fig. 5.12) turns on the left-turn signal; moving it up turns on the right- turn signal. 10/29/2001 f820383 Rotate the control dial away from you to turn the wipers on or speed them up.

  • Page 40: Powertrain Controls

    Driver Controls 10/17/2001 f461918 10/17/2001 f610592 To sound the electric horn, press down on the horn button. Fig. 5.14, Air Horn Control 1. Horn Button Powertrain Controls Fig. 5.15, Electric Horn Control Powertrain controls are listed here in alphabetical order. Aftertreatment System Regeneration Switches NOTE: See...

  • Page 41: Drive Axles

    Driver Controls For a vehicle with tandem axles, there are several NOTICE differential lock switch options available: • one switch to control the differential lock on The interaxle lock should only be engaged when only one of the drive axles (this switch will the vehicle is moving slowly at low throttle.

  • Page 42: Engine Brake Switch

    Driver Controls 10/17/2001 f610588 1. Engine Brake On/Off 2. Engine Brake Intensity Switch Fig. 5.22, Engine Brake Switches unless the coolant temperature is high enough to continue the fan operation. 09/13/2001 f610510 To turn the engine fan on, press the upper part of the To turn cruise control on, press the upper half of the On/ rocker switch.

  • Page 43: Transmission Controls

    Driver Controls The SmartShift electronic transmission control is in- stalled with the Eaton® Fuller® UltraShift ™ , UltraShift PLUS, and AutoShift ™ transmissions. The SmartShift control is operated by the fingers of the driver’s right hand, allowing both hands to remain on the steering wheel.

  • Page 44: Awd Range Switch

    Driver Controls AWD Range Switch NOTICE To prevent damage to the transfer case and the driveline, stop the vehicle and apply the parking brake before using the range switch. IMPORTANT: Use this switch only when AWD has been engaged. In most cases, the AWD range switch is a two- position rocker switch with the legend LO RANGE at the upper end and HIGH RANGE at the lower end.

  • Page 45: Brake Controls

    Driver Controls To activate the high range, press the lower half of the in) to charge the trailer air supply system and release switch. Press the upper half to return to N-TRL. the trailer spring parking brakes. Pull the trailer air supply valve out before disconnect- To activate the low range, press the upper half of the ing a trailer or when operating a vehicle without a switch.

  • Page 46: Adjustable Steering Column Controls

    Driver Controls ABS lamp will not illuminate unless a compatible To prevent the suspension from filling automatically, trailer is connected to the tractor. turn off the ignition and push the override valve in. When the ignition is turned on, the override valve will Vehicles with ABS may have Automatic Traction Con- release automatically and the suspension will autofill.

  • Page 47: Climate Controls

    Driver Controls The fan switch controls the fan speed and forces fresh or recirculated air through the air outlets. The air selection switch allows you to control the flow of air through the face outlets, the floor outlets, the defrost (windshield) outlets, or a combination of these outlets.
  • Page 48 Driver Controls 06/18/2003 f831453a 1. Fan Switch 3. Temperature Control Switch 5. Recirculation Indicator 2. Air Selection Switch 4. Recirculation Button Fig. 5.35, Climate Control Panel With Air Conditioning 10/26/2000 f910149a 1. Backrest Tilt 5. Bottom Cushion Angle (fore-and- 7. Seat Tilt 2.
  • Page 49 Driver Controls • Seat tilt • Headrest adjustment Bench Seats The full bench seat (Fig. 5.37) is optional. The full bench seat has a seat slide adjustment to allow more or less leg room for the driver and passengers. Re- lease the seat slide lever and push backwards or forwards to move the seat along its track.

  • Page 50: Seats And Restraints

    ............6.1 Freightliner High-Back Seat .

  • Page 51: Seats, General Information

    The following is a description of adjustments that can Bottom Cushion Angle, or Fore-and-Aft Bottom be made to various Freightliner-installed seats. Not Cushion Height: This adjustment enables the oc- all seats have all of the adjustments listed below.

  • Page 52: Lumbar Support

    Seats and Restraints bottom cushion. This adjustment is easier to per- Freightliner High-Back Seat form when all weight is removed from the seat. Fig. 6.3 for seat adjustment controls. Not all Fore-and-Aft Seat Slide, or Seat Track Adjust- models of the seat have all the adjustments listed ment: This adjustment moves the entire seat for- below.

  • Page 53: Front Cushion Height

    10 Lumbar Support Switches 3. Front Cushion Height Adjustment 7. Heater Button Knob Fig. 6.3, Freightliner High-Back Seat Front Cushion Height Heater To adjust the height of the front of the cushion, re- To turn on the heat option, press the button. To turn move your weight from the seat, then turn the adjust- off the heat option, press the button again.

  • Page 54: Isolator, Bostrom Seat

    Seats and Restraints Bottom Cushion Tilt, Bostrom Seat To adjust the bottom cushion tilt, rotate the bottom cushion tilt knob to increase or decrease bottom cushion tilt. Fore-and-Aft Seat Adjustment, Bostrom Seat To adjust the fore-and-aft position of the entire seat, hold the fore-and-aft adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

  • Page 55: National 2000 Series Seat

    Seats and Restraints the desired position and release the lever to lock the backrest in place. To adjust backrest forward, pull upward on the recliner handle while leaning forward. Armrest Adjustment, Sears Atlas Seat To adjust the armrest the the desired angle, rotate the control knob (located on the underside of the armrest).

  • Page 56: Seat Belts And Tether Belts

    Seats and Restraints Lumbar Support, National 2000 den stops. For this reason, Daimler Trucks North America LLC urges that the driver and all passen- Series Seat gers, regardless of age or physical condition, use seat belts when riding in the vehicle. To adjust the lumbar support, use the lumbar support switch on the side of the seat to give more or less WARNING...

  • Page 57: Seat Belt Operation

    Seats and Restraints the entire vehicle seat belt system must be re- placed before operating the vehicle. Do not at- tempt to modify the seat belt system; doing so could change the effectiveness of the system. Failure to replace worn or damaged seat belts, or making any modifications to the system, may re- sult in personal injury or death.
  • Page 58 Seats and Restraints and neck. See Fig. 6.10. If desired, engage the Komfort Latch or Sliding Komfort Latch as fol- lows. If equipped with a Sliding Komfort Latch, make sure that the shoulder strap is snug against your chest. Without loosening the shoulder strap, push the Sliding Komfort Latch switch to the "ON"...

  • Page 59: In An Emergency

    Seats and Restraints Three-Point Seat Belt NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Komfort Latch or the Sliding Komfort Latch, see the seat belt operation under the heading "Three-Point Seat Belt With Komfort Latch or Sliding Komfort Latch." WARNING Wear three-point seat belts only as described below.
  • Page 60 Climate Control Climate Control Panel ............. 7.1...

  • Page 61: Fan Switch

    Climate Control Climate Control Panel To increase airflow, turn the fan switch to the right toward a higher number. To decrease the airflow, turn the switch to the left toward a lower number. The climate control panel allows you to control the heating, ventilating, defrosting, and air conditioning Air Selection Switch functions.
  • Page 62 Climate Control 06/18/2003 f831462 06/17/2003 f831455 A. Air Conditioning Modes 1. Face Mode 1. Air Conditioning Face Mode 2. Selection Between Face Mode and Bi-Level Mode 2. Selection Between Air Conditioning Face Mode and 3. Bi-Level Mode Air Conditioning Bi-Level Mode 4.

  • Page 63: Temperature Control Switch

    Climate Control Mode: Directs 75 percent of the airflow to the Recirculation Mode face outlets and 25 percent to the floor outlets. The recirculation mode is only available on vehicles Air Conditioning Bi-Level Mode: Directs the with air conditioning. airflow equally to the face outlets and the floor The recirculation mode limits the amount of outside outlets.

  • Page 64: Accessory Heaters

    It will be necessary to cycle the fan switch off and then on, to reset the motor. If the problem appears repeatedly, take the vehicle to a Freightliner dealer or authorized service outlet for repairs. Accessory Heaters Optional accessary heaters are available from the factory in several configurations.

  • Page 65: Cab Features

    Cab Features Cab Amenities ..............8.1 Mirrors and Windows .

  • Page 66: Cup Holders

    Cab Features Cab Amenities The center storage console may also be equipped with an optional printer top with a paper slot in it. Cup Holders Fig. 8.2. There are two cup holders molded into the lower part of the auxiliary dash panel, one on either side of the climate control panel.

  • Page 67: Down View Mirror, Optional

    Cab Features MIRR HEAT 10/09/2001 f610524 To heat the mirrors, press up on the switch. To turn off heat to the mirrors, press down on the switch. 10/05/2001 f720396 1. Mirror Fig. 8.3, Mirror Heat Switch Fig. 8.5, Down View Mirror (optional) Windows Standard windows operate mechanically using a hand crank.
  • Page 68 Cab Features 10/05/2001 f670096 1. Latch 2. Vent Window Fig. 8.7, Operating Vent Window (optional)
  • Page 69 Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown Engine Starting ..............9.1 Engine Operation .

  • Page 70: Engine Starting, Operation, And Shutdown

    Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown Engine Starting This engine chapter is to serve as a guide for best practices only. Each make and model engine may have operating characteristics that are unique to that particular engine, and will be documented in the en- gine manufacturer’s literature.

  • Page 71: Engine Operation

    Shut off the engine when in an area where flammable liquids or gases are being All Freightliner diesel engines comply with the re- handled. Failure to observe these precautions quirements of the Federal (U.S.) Clean Air Act. Once could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 72: Cold-Weather Operation

    Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown Cold-Weather Operation when the ambient temperature remains below 10°F (-12°C). Satisfactory performance of a diesel engine operating in low ambient temperatures requires modification of Engine Shutdown the engine, surrounding equipment, operating prac- tices, and maintenance procedures. The lower the With the vehicle stopped, apply the parking temperature, the greater the amount of modification brake and place the transmission in neutral.

  • Page 73: Optional Engine Systems

    Optional Engine Systems Engine Protection—Warning and Shutdown ......... . 10.1 Engine Idle Limiting .

  • Page 74: Engine Protection-Warning And Shutdown

    Optional Engine Systems Engine Protection—Warning and Shutdown CHECK STOP The driver should be familiar with the vehicle warning system in order to bring the vehicle to a safe stop if the engine malfunctions. If the driver doesn’t under- stand how the warning system works, an engine 07/09/2009 f611036 shutdown could occur.

  • Page 75: Engine Idle Limiting

    Optional Engine Systems Engine Idle Limiting Cruise Control Idle Shutdown Timer WARNING This feature is an optional 1- to 100-minute idle shut- down system. Its purpose is to conserve fuel by Do not use the cruise control system when driv- eliminating excessive idling and allowing a turbo- ing conditions do not permit maintaining a con- charger cool-down period.

  • Page 76: Auxiliary Braking Applications

    Optional Engine Systems until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed. To decrease cruise speed, lower and the paddle of the Set/Resume switch to SET/CST until the vehicle decelerates to the desired speed. Auxiliary Braking Applications Engine Brake Each engine manufacturer uses a specific engine brake for their engine.
  • Page 77 Optional Engine Systems • The On/Off switch (ENG BRK), is used to turn For slower descent, select a lower gear, being care- the engine brake on and off. See Fig. 10.4. ful not to overspeed the engine. Occasional deactiva- When the engine brake is on, an amber light tion of the engine brake may be necessary to main- will illuminate behind the switch.
  • Page 78 Optional Engine Systems On vehicles with a HI/MED/LO intensity switch, LO will provide 1/3 of the full braking capacity of the engine, MED will provide 2/3 of the full brak- ing capacity, and HI will provide maximum engine braking. On vehicles with a HI/LO intensity switch, LO will provide ½...

  • Page 79: Power Takeoff (Pto) Governor

    Optional Engine Systems Power Takeoff (PTO) Governor NOTICE Engine power takeoffs (PTO) are devices used to tap Do not allow the engine to exceed its governed into engine power to run auxiliary devices, such as speed, or serious engine damage could result. hydraulic pumps that power additional equipment.

  • Page 80: Emissions And Fuel Efficiency

    Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Consumption Standards ......11.1 EPA-Regulated Emissions Aftertreatment System .
  • Page 81 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Greenhouse Gas Emissions example, using CJ-4+ oil with 1.3% sulfated ash (30% more ash content) may result in the need and Fuel Consumption for DPF cleaning or replacement 20 to 30% Standards sooner than would normally be required. IMPORTANT: See the engine manufacturer’s Vehicles and/or engines manufactured after Decem- operation manual for complete details and op-...
  • Page 82 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency WARNING Active regeneration can occur automatically any- time the vehicle is moving. The exhaust gas tem- perature could reach 1500°F (800°C), which is hot enough to cause a fire, heat damage to objects or materials, or personal injury to persons near the exhaust outlet.

  • Page 83: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    Emissions and Fuel Efficiency and the vehicle can be driven normally. The parked regen is in progress, and the engine’s high HEST lamp is extinguished when vehicle speed idle speed is being controlled by the engine software, exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h) or the system has not the vehicle driver.

  • Page 84: Def Tank

    Emissions and Fuel Efficiency IMPORTANT Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) DPF Regen Needed regeneration is needed. If flashing, regenerate as soon as possible. Engine derate possible. Hot exhaust can cause fire. Hot Exhaust Keep flammables and people away from exhaust. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level is DEF Refill Needed low.
  • Page 85 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM INFORMATION WARNING INDICATOR STOP CHECK CHECK LAMP(S) (Solid) (Flashing) (Flashing) (Flashing) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Indicator Lamp Filter Regeneration Filter Regeneration Parked Regeneration Parked Regeneration Required − HEST (High Exhaust Message(s) Recommended Necessary...
  • Page 86 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency 09/25/2006 f610816a Fig. 11.7, HEST Lamp 07/24/2009 f470541 1. DEF Tank 2. Fuel Tank Fig. 11.9, DEF Tank Located Forward of the Fuel Tank If the DEF is not refilled, a 5 mph (8 km/h) speed limit is applied after the next engine shutdown or if a fuel refill is detected.
  • Page 87 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency ULTRA LOW SULFUR ULTRA LOW SULFUR ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY DIESEL FUEL ONLY DIESEL FUEL ONLY 11/08/2010 f611037 A. Green bars—DEF level indicators C. One bar flashing red—DEF empty, refill DEF B. One bar illuminated amber—DEF very low, refill DEF 1.
  • Page 88 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency 11/08/2010 f470540a NOTE: STOP engine light and MIL illuminate, engine power is limited, speed limit of 5 mph (8 km/h) A. DEF Warning Lamp (flashing) B. DEF Lightbar (one bar flashing red) Fig. 11.13, DEF Empty and Ignored Warning 11.8...
  • Page 89 Brake Systems Air Brake System ..............12.1 Meritor WABCO®...

  • Page 90: Air Brake System

    Brake Systems Air Brake System releasing the spring parking brakes, make the connection to a towing vehicle or chock the tires. Brake System General Information After correcting the brake system problem, uncage the spring parking brakes before resuming normal A dual air brake system consists of two independent vehicle operation.
  • Page 91 Brake Systems and/or effort to slow or stop the vehicle. How- ever, the air brake proportioning system actually improves vehicle control when the tractor is in bobtail mode. When the tractor is towing a trailer, the rear brake chambers will receive full (normal) application air pressure.

  • Page 92: Meritor Wabco® Antilock Braking System

    Brake Systems automatically causes the trailer air supply valve to may cause internal damage to the adjuster, pop out. thereby preventing it from properly functioning. Meritor WABCO® Antilock NOTICE Braking System Do not use the spring parking brakes if the ser- vice brakes are hot, such as after descending a The Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System (ABS) steep grade.

  • Page 93: Trailer Abs Compatibility

    Brake Systems valve (or combination modulator valve) is damaged An additional solenoid valve is installed. During and inoperative. As these components are an integral reduced-traction situations, the ATC solenoid valve part of the air brake system, normal braking may be controls air pressure to the modulator valves and impaired or inoperative.

  • Page 94: Roll Stability Advisor/Control

    Brake Systems The Enhanced Stability Control (ESC) system offers the capability of complete directional stability (yaw control) in oversteer and understeer conditions to reduce the likelihood of drift-out or jackknife. The system determines where the driver is attempting to steer the vehicle and how much brake demand is required in order to more precisely control the vehicle in an emergency situation.

  • Page 95: Hard-Braking Advisor

    Brake Systems The roll stability control system automatically reduces Message Message to Display Display Buzzer engine power, applies the engine brake, and/or ap- Time: Time: plies the tractor and trailer brakes when the accelera- Seconds Seconds System Fault tion sensor detects that the vehicle is at risk of rolling WARNING over.
  • Page 96 Brake Systems TRIP ADVISORIES 237 ROLL 518 BRK A B C 07/25/2008 f040770 A. RSA lev. 3 Count (2) D. HBED lev. 3 Count (5) B. RSA lev. 2 Count (3) E. HBED lev. 2 Count (1) C. RSA lev. 1 Count (7) F.

  • Page 97: Manual Transmissions And Clutch

    Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller 13-Speed and 18-Speed Splitter and Range-Shift Transmissions ....13.1 Eaton Fuller 10-Speed Range-Shift Transmissions ........13.4 Clutch .
  • Page 98 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller 13-Speed and 18- IMPORTANT: Always preselect splitter shifts. Preselection requires that the splitter-control Speed Splitter and Range-Shift button be moved to the necessary position be- Transmissions fore starting to shift. Preselecting splitter shifts allows for smoother and For complete information on Eaton transmissions, go faster shifting.
  • Page 99 Manual Transmissions and Clutch • from being activated when the range- Never push the range-preselection lever down into low range while operating in high range, preselection lever is down (in low range). When except when downshifting from 5th gear to 4th in high range with the splitter-control button acti- gear.
  • Page 100 Manual Transmissions and Clutch For 13-speed transmissions: pedal. After releasing the clutch, accelerate again. To start the vehicle moving, press the clutch pedal to the floor, shift into LOW or 1st gear, Continue upshifting through the shift pattern. then engage the clutch with the engine at or near Double-clutch during knob shifts (6th to 7th, etc.);...
  • Page 101 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller 10-Speed Range- To operate a range-shift transmission, move the shift knob through all the low-range gear positions and Shift Transmissions then pull the range-preselection lever up to move into the high-range ratios. Use the same shift knob posi- For complete information on Eaton transmissions, go tions in both the low and high ranges.

  • Page 102: Clutch General Information

    Manual Transmissions and Clutch • Never move the range-preselection lever with Upshift progressively through the high range the shift knob in neutral while the vehicle is gears (Table 13.1), double-clutching between moving. shifts and accelerating to 80 percent of engine governed speed.

  • Page 103: Vehicle Loading

    If the clutch brake is applied when the tempts, stop the vehicle and allow the clutch to cool vehicle is moving, the clutch brake will try to for at least one hour. Notify your Freightliner dealer stop or decelerate the vehicle, causing rapid of the problem.

  • Page 104: Clutch Maintenance

    Manual Transmissions and Clutch release the clutch pedal. When upshifting, wait long Clutch Maintenance enough for the engine speed to decrease to the road Checking the Clutch Adjustment speed. When downshifting, increase the engine speed to match the road speed. Again, depress the Report erratic clutch operation as soon as possible to clutch pedal part way and then move the shift lever give maintenance personnel a chance to inspect, lu-...
  • Page 105 Manual Transmissions and Clutch 114SD Workshop Manual for clutch adjustment pro- cedures and specifications. Checking the Clutch Brake Operation Clutch brake operation can be felt as an increased resistance as the clutch pedal approaches the bot- tom of its stroke. If the gears grind when shifting into first or reverse gear from neutral with the clutch...

  • Page 106: Automated And Automatic Transmissions

    Transmissions Freightliner SmartShift Shift Control ..........14.1 Eaton Fuller UltraShift DM Automated Transmissions .

  • Page 107: Freightliner Smartshift Shift Control

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions Freightliner SmartShift Shift Control General Information, SmartShift Control The SmartShift electronic transmission control is in- stalled with the following transmissions: • Eaton® Fuller® UltraShift ™ • Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS 01/24/2003 f270120 • ™ Eaton Fuller AutoShift To upshift manually, pull the lever back (towards the driver).
  • Page 108 Automated and Automatic Transmissions Operation, UltraShift Transmissions Automatic and Manual Modes The SmartShift control lever has a slide switch lo- cated on the body of the control lever just before the paddle widens out. See Fig. 14.2. The slide switch controls the forward driving mode, automatic (AUTO) or manual (MAN).
  • Page 109 Automated and Automatic Transmissions Power Up Press the neutral lock button and move the gear selector switch downward to the D position below With the parking brake set, select neutral (N) by neutral. The gear is displayed on the current moving the gear selector switch to the N posi- gear indicator.
  • Page 110 Automated and Automatic Transmissions Move the gear selector switch to the N position. rently selected forward gear displays on the gear in- When the N on the current gear indicator is solid dicator. See Fig. 14.3. (not flashing), the TCU is ready to power down. When in drive, requests to upshift or downshift are Set the parking brake.

  • Page 111: Ultrashift Diagnostics

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions If the gear requested is unavailable, a tone will sound. An unavailable request to upshift is not stored in memory; the upshift must be requested again. Downshifting To request a downshift with the transmission in drive or low, push the control lever down (away from the driver).

  • Page 112: Eaton Fuller Ultrashift Plus Automated Transmissions

    TCU. Use the following pro- If the current gear indicator continues to display cedure to reset the TCU. a dash, contact an authorized Freightliner or When it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Eaton service facility.

  • Page 113: Reverse (R)

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions Power Up and move the selector switch to the position above neutral. The default Reverse gear is engaged. NOTE: Engine cranking is delayed until the transmission power-up is complete and the gear NOTICE display shows a solid "N". Avoid launching the vehicle in high range.

  • Page 114: Clutch Abuse Protection

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions fall outside of the acceptable range to perform a If Low is selected while moving, the transmission will not upshift (unless the system initiates a Low over- shift. If the shift is denied, a tone will sound. ride).

  • Page 115: Creep Mode

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions • Do not use the throttle to stop roll back on an allow for a controlled launch. A grade sensor is used incline after Hill Start Aid disengages; use the to determine when to engage the feature. service brakes, and then relaunch.

  • Page 116: Eaton Fuller Autoshift Automated Transmissions

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions Automatic Traction Control Coasting The UltraShift PLUS system requires the Automatic When coasting to a stop on level terrain, the Ultra- Traction Control (ATC) option to be enabled when Shift PLUS system may not downshift into the lower driving in soft soil/sand to prevent wheel slippage gears.
  • Page 117 Automated and Automatic Transmissions Automatic Mode Depress the clutch again and release the parking and service brakes. In automatic drive mode, upshifts and downshifts re- quire no driver interaction. Press in the neutral lock Select the desired starting gear. button, move the gear selector switch to drive (D), Release the clutch.
  • Page 118 Automated and Automatic Transmissions To skip shift, move the control twice in less than To select N, move the gear selector switch to the po- ½-second. The number of the gear engaged will sition below R. When neutral is selected, the letter N appear on the gear indicator.

  • Page 119: Allison Automatic Transmissions

    Automated and Automatic Transmissions shift points will be offset by 200 rpm. The efficiency of the exhaust brake will be maximized. Low (L) is located at the lower end of the four- position gear selector switch on the SmartShift con- trol lever.
  • Page 120 Automated and Automatic Transmissions • Select drive (D) for all normal driving condi- tions. The vehicle will start out in 1st gear, and as speed increases, the transmission will up- shift through each gear automatically. As the vehicle slows down, the transmission will downshift to the correct gear automatically.
  • Page 121 Drive Axles Differential Lock, Drive Axles ............15.1 Interaxle Lock, Tandem and Tridem Axles .

  • Page 122: Differential Lock, Drive Axles

    30 seconds, the lock mechanism may not Fig. 15.1, Differential Lock on Single Drive Axle be fully engaged/disengaged. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Freightliner service facility for For a vehicle with tandem axles, there are several testing. differential lock options available: Differential Lock Operation •...
  • Page 123 Drive Axles NOTE: If the differential lock is engaged when NOTICE the engine is shut down, the differential lock will disengage. Engage the differential lock only when the ve- hicle is stopped or moving slowly at low speed, If the vehicle is moving, briefly let up on the ac- less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

  • Page 124: Interaxle Lock Operation

    • Abnormal Response: If the LED blinks for more than 30 seconds, the lock mechanism may not be fully engaged/disengaged. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Freightliner service facility for testing. Interaxle Lock Operation NOTICE The interaxle lock should not be engaged on a vehicle with obviously spinning wheels.

  • Page 125: Steering System

    Steering System Power Steering System ............16.1...

  • Page 126: Power Steering System

    10 degrees of these posi- NOTICE tions. For steering wheel adjustment procedures, see Group 46 of the 108SD and 114SD Workshop Manual. Never steam clean or high-pressure wash the steering gear. Internal damage to gear seals, and ultimately the steering gear, can result.

  • Page 127: Fifth Wheels

    Fifth Wheels Fifth Wheels, General Information ........... 17.1 Fifth Wheel Coupling .

  • Page 128: Fifth Wheels, General Information

    In the AUTO position, the automatic ride- For lubrication instructions, see Group 31 of the control valves operate for normal driving. 108SD and 114SD Maintenance Manual. WARNING Fifth Wheel Coupling Never exhaust air from the suspension while Fifth wheel coupling is activated with the lock control driving.
  • Page 129 Fifth Wheels 10/26/2010 f310110a 11/02/2010 f310447 NOTE: Make sure the safety latch is down when the control handle is locked. 1. Safety Latch 3. Operating Rod 2. Operating Rod (unlocked) A. Unlocked B. Locked (locked) 1. Safety Latch 2. Lock Control Handle Fig.

  • Page 130: Jost Fifth Wheel Coupling

    Fifth Wheels 09/10/2010 f311126 A. No gap between trailer B. Kingpin inside lock and fifth wheel Fig. 17.6, Coupling Inspection 09/10/2010 f311125 NOTICE A. Adjust trailer height B. Ramps tilted down Always make sure the connection hanger keeps Fig. 17.5, Trailer Connection Point, Low-Lube Fifth the trailer air hoses and electrical cables posi- Wheel Plate tioned so that they do not rub on anything.

  • Page 131: Fifth Wheel Uncoupling

    Fifth Wheels not reliable. Get out of the cab and look. Incor- rect coupling could cause the trailer to discon- nect, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or death. Perform a physical check for positive kingpin lockup, ensuring that there is no gap between the trailer and the fifth wheel.

  • Page 132: Air-Actuated Uncoupling

    Fifth Wheels 09/10/2010 f311127 Fig. 17.8, Jost Release Handle Locked The fifth wheel is now in the lockset posi- been uncoupled and coupled again. Failure to do tion and is ready for uncoupling. As the so may result in separation of the trailer from the vehicle pulls away from the trailer the tractor, possibly causing serious personal injury kingpin forces the jaw to rotate, contacting...
  • Page 133 Fifth Wheels 11/02/2010 f311133 A. Locked Position B. Unlatched Position (safety indicator rotated towards the rear of the fifth wheel) C. Lockset Position (upper rod resting against casting above slot) D. Open Position (ready for coupling) 1. Safety Indicator 3. Upper Rod 2.

  • Page 134: Manual Slide Operation

    Fifth Wheels The maximum axle weight ratings are shown on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) label or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) label attached to the left rear door post of the vehicle. The desired load on the axle is no less than 80 percent of the maximum axle weight rating, but in no instances should the axle load exceed the maximum axle weight rating given on the FMVSS or...
  • Page 135 Fifth Wheels handle will stay in the unlocked position Chock the front and rear trailer tires to prevent until it is manually disengaged from the the trailer from moving. guide plate. See Fig. 17.12. NOTICE Holland: Pull the operating rod out. Make sure both side plungers have released.

  • Page 136: Air Slide Operation

    Fifth Wheels Air Slide Operation The slide feature may be operated with a dash- mounted air-slide switch that operates an air cylinder that locks and unlocks the slide. See Fig. 17.14. 02/22/2011 f611114 Fig. 17.14, Air-Slide Switch Set the air-slide switch to SLIDE. See Fig.
  • Page 137 Fifth Wheels Set the air-slide switch to LOCK. Visually inspect the locking wedges or plungers to make sure that they are fully inserted in the slide rail slots. Verify that the plungers have engaged by tugging the vehicle forward while the trailer brakes are locked and the tires are chocked.

  • Page 138: Trailer Couplings

    Trailer Couplings Air-Suspension Dump Valve ............18.1 Holland Trailer Coupling .

  • Page 139: General Information

    Trailer Couplings Air-Suspension Dump Valve The air-suspension height switch may be used to aid in connecting or disconnecting from a trailer. When the switch is set to LOWER, the air-suspension dump valve deflates the air springs to lower the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 140: Premier Trailer Couplings

    Trailer Couplings Slowly drive the vehicle away from the trailer. Trailer Hookup Chock the front and rear tires of the trailer. Premier Trailer Couplings Push the latch lock towards the mounting plate General Information as far as possible then, while holding the latch lock in place against the mounting plate, pull the IMPORTANT: Before operating the Premier cou- top of the latch as far as possible toward the...
  • Page 141 Trailer Couplings NOTICE Always make sure the connection hanger keeps the trailer air hoses and electrical cables posi- tioned so that they do not rub on anything. Rub- bing may wear through hoses or cables, resulting in air leaks, or exposed or broken wires, poten- tially affecting trailer brake or electrical systems.

  • Page 142: Natural Gas Vehicle

    Natural Gas Vehicle Natural Gas Vehicles, General Information ..........19.1 Natural Gas Vehicles, Safety Precautions .

  • Page 143: Natural Gas Vehicles, General Information

    Natural Gas Vehicle Natural Gas Vehicles, General Natural Gas Vehicles, Safety Information Precautions The vehicle can be equipped with a compressed DANGER natural gas (CNG) fuel system, or a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel system. CNG is made by compress- Natural gas is highly flammable.

  • Page 144: In Case Of Emergency

    Natural Gas Vehicle • Always tighten fasteners and fuel connections CNG Temperature/Pressure Compensation Values to the required torque specification. Overtight- Fill Station Pressure Set Point ening or undertightening could cause leaks. Temperature: 3000 psi (20 684 3600 psi (24 821 °F (°C) •...

  • Page 145: Lng Vehicle Fueling

    Natural Gas Vehicle tion emergency shut-off switch to cease the flow of CNG. Switch on the service pump. A slight hissing noise may be heard as the fuel cylinders fill. Watch the pressure gauge on the service pump. When the gauge reads approximately 3600 psi (24 800 kPa), or when the fill pressure stops climbing, the CNG cylinders are full.
  • Page 146 Natural Gas Vehicle zero and the primary relief valve will open almost immediately after fueling, allowing excess LNG vapor to escape. If fueling is stopped when the ullage tank is empty (i.e., the fuel tank has sufficient vapor space to accommodate fuel expansion due to temperature increase), the vehicle will have approximately one week of standby time before venting will occur.

  • Page 147: Natural Gas Detection System

    Natural Gas Vehicle Natural Gas Detection System A gas detection system is standard equipment in all Daimler Trucks natural-gas-fueled vehicles. This sys- tem has a sensor in the engine compartment and one in the cab, both situated in high areas to detect natural gas buildup as a result of leaks.
  • Page 148 Natural Gas Vehicle If outside the vehicle when the audible alarm acti- vates, do not open the cab door or hood. In the event of an audible alarm, immediately follow these procedures, as allowed by conditions: Immediately shut off all engines. Extinguish any cigarettes, pilot lights, flames, or other sources of ignition in the area and adjacent areas.

  • Page 149: Overhead Console

    Natural Gas Vehicle level detection, and the large green light on the NOTICE alarm panel will remain illuminated. • Significant Level: If either sensor detects gas Silicone-based chemicals and cleaners will per- fumes at a concentration greater than 50% to manently disable the sensors.
  • Page 150 Natural Gas Vehicle AMGaDS III Plus Gas Detection System Power Push Silence Gas Concentration: Engaged Silence SIGNIFICANT Trace Shutdown Relay Reset Engaged Sensor Fault Push To Test 04/28/2009 f611034 1. Test Button 6. Silence Button 10. Buzzer Alarm 2. Sensor Fault Indicator Lights 7.

  • Page 151: Natural Gas Vehicles, Engine Starting

    Natural Gas Vehicle Control Module Functions Item Display Function Action Required Press to reset the system only after the gas has cleared, the Resets the system after an alarm Shutdown Reset Button — buzzer has turned off, and the activation. alarm panel light has returned to green.

  • Page 152: Major Repair And Replacement Of Natural Gas Components

    Natural Gas Vehicle Without starting the engine, turn the ignition Replace any leaking or damaged fuel tanks/cylinders switch to the ON position (Fig. 19.7). The elec- and fuel lines; repair or replace leaking or damaged tronic gauges on the instrumentation control unit fittings.

  • Page 153: Pre- And Post-Trip Checklists

    Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Maintenance ..........20.1 Checklists .
  • Page 154 Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Saddle Tank Areas Comp. Drain air reservoirs (without automatic drain Maintenance valves) 2 Fuel tank(s) secure Regulations in Canada and the U.S. clearly indicate 3 Frame rails and crossmembers that it is the driver’s responsibility to perform an in- spection, and ensure the complete road-worthiness 4 Visible exhaust components of a vehicle, before placing it into service.

  • Page 155: Fluids Added

    Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists Weekly Post-trip Inspection Checklist Natural Gas Fuel System Comp. 1 System leak test See the following table for procedures that should be 2 Drain CNG high-pressure fuel filter housing performed weekly, post-trip. Place a check mark in the complete (Comp.) column to indicate a proce- Fluids Added dure has been performed.

  • Page 156: Pre- And Post-Trip Inspections And Maintenance

    Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Safety Precautions ............. . . 21.1 Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance .

  • Page 157: Safety Precautions

    Whenever equipment re- 10. Slack Adjuster Spline quires adjustment, replacement, and/or repair, Fig. 21.1, Gunite Automatic Slack Adjuster see the 108SD and 114SD Workshop Manual for procedures and specifications. • Inspect slack adjuster boots, if equipped, for cuts or tears.

  • Page 158: Wheel And Tire Inspection

    Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance 10/11/2005 f421397 A. Rotate the control arm toward the brake chamber until you can feel it contacting the internal stop. 1. Clevis 2. Slack Adjuster 3. Clevis Pin 4. Manual Adjusting Nut 5. Control Arm 6.
  • Page 159 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance between the face cover and the liner. Make cer- Keep compressed air reservoirs and lines dry during tire inflation. Use well-maintained inline tain the detachable view cover is centered on moisture traps and service them regularly. the face cover, and the Velcro strips are pressed firmly in place.

  • Page 160: Engine Compartment Inspection

    If needed, fill the hubs to the level indicated on the hub cap. See Group 35 of the 108SD and Failure to maintain a sealed air intake system 114SD Maintenance Manual for recommended could allow the entry of dirt and contaminants lubricants.

  • Page 161: Cab Inspection

    Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Push the reset button on the air intake restriction indicator located on the air cleaner, if equipped. Check the engine air intake duct from the air cleaner to the engine intake. Make sure the duct components are secure and airtight.
  • Page 162 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Start the engine and ensure the BRAKE AIR lamp goes out and the buzzer si- lences when pressure reaches approxi- mately 70 psi (483 kPa) in both air reser- voirs. The air governor should cut out at ap- proximately 120 psi (827 kPa).
  • Page 163 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance With the engine still off, make one full brake ap- plication and observe the pressure drop on the primary air gauge. If pressure drops more than 25 psi (172 kPa), eliminate any leaks before op- erating the vehicle.
  • Page 164 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance 13.1 Check the web for fraying, cuts, extreme mounting brackets and that the mounting dirt and dust, or for severe fading from brackets are secured to the frame. Ensure all exposure to sunlight, especially near the rubber isolator straps are secure around the LNG buckle latch plate and in the D-loop guide fuel tank.

  • Page 165: Weekly Post-Trip Inspection And Maintenance

    Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance CYLINDERS INSPECT CYLINDERS EVERY 36 MONTHS OR 36000 MILES WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST REGULATOR INSPECT PRESSURE NATURAL RELIEF DEVICE EVERY 2000 MILES VEHICLE 110 PSIG OPEN VALVE FILTER SLOWLY DRAIN HOUSING EVERY 1500 MILES 3600 PSIG MAX. REPLACE ELEMENT SERVICE PRESSURE EVERY 3000 MILES...
  • Page 166 DAVCO models. If air restriction exceeds the maximum Alliance/Racor Models: Turn the drain plug value again, replace the air cleaner. For counterclockwise to open it. See instructions, refer to Group 09 of the Fig. 21.12. 108SD and 114SD Workshop Manual. 21.10...
  • Page 167 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance DAVCO Models: Remove the vent cap and open the drain. See Fig. 21.13. 02/03/2010 f470552 1. Washers (qty 2) 7. Mounting Head 2. Nuts (qty 2) 8. Mounting Bolts (qty 2) 3. Frame Rail 9.

  • Page 168: Monthly Post-Trip Inspection And Maintenance

    Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance NOTICE If the external breather tube or breather cap is missing or incorrectly installed, road dirt and de- bris can adversely affect the operation of the brake chamber. Once inside of the chamber, dirt and debris can cause the internal parts of the chamber to deteriorate faster.
  • Page 169 Extended-service-life silicone aerodynamic component is necessary, replace- hoses may also be used. See the Alliance Parts ment components must meet or exceed the Catalog at www.alliancebrandparts.com drag reduction performance of the originally in- contact your Freightliner Dealer. 21.13...
  • Page 170 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Check the steering wheel for excessive play. Start the engine. With the front tires straight ahead, turn the steering wheel until motion is observed at the front wheels. Align a reference mark on the steering wheel to a rule, then slowly turn the steer- ing wheel in the opposite direction until motion is again detected at the wheels.
  • Page 171 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance 05/04/2010 f470558 1. Coolant Inlet Port 9. Fuel Fill Port 2. Coolant Outlet Port 10. Filter Housing 3. Pressure Relief Valve 11. Filter Bowl 4. Pressure Regulator 12. Filter Drain Plug 5. Wiring Harness 13.

  • Page 172: Cab Appearance

    Cab Appearance Cab Washing and Polishing ............22.1 Care of Fiberglass Parts .

  • Page 173: Cab Washing And Polishing

    Remove Care of Exterior Lights all road tar and tree sap before waxing. Freightliner recommends using a high quality Clean the headlight lenses by hand only. Use a flan- brand of cleaner or cleaner-polish and polish- nel cloth with mild, non-caustic soap or detergent, ing wax.
  • Page 174 Cab Appearance Dashboard and Instrument used with caution as they can scratch the vinyl or give it a permanent dull appearance. Panel Care Chewing Gum NOTICE Harden the gum with an ice cube wrapped in a plas- tic bag, then scrape it off with a dull knife. Remove When cleaning the dashboard, instrument panel, any remaining traces of gum with an all-purpose light or gauge lens covers, do not use Armor-All Pro-...

  • Page 175: Ball Point Ink

    Cab Appearance Ball Point Ink Mildew Rub ball point ink immediately with a damp cloth, Brush the dry fabric with a soft brush. Sponge with using water or rubbing alcohol. If this does not work, detergent, and blot. If the fabric is colorfast, dilute a try the procedure used for sulfide stains.

  • Page 176: Headlight Aiming

    Headlight Aiming Preliminary Checks ............. . . 23.1 Checking Headlight Aim .

  • Page 177: Checking Headlight Aim

    Headlight Aiming Preliminary Checks Checking Headlight Aim Before checking or adjusting the headlight aim, com- Park the vehicle on a level surface, 25 ft (7.6 m) plete the following inspection: away from, and perpendicular to, a vertical screen or wall. Shut down the engine and set the •...

  • Page 178: Adjusting Headlight Aim

    23.1, adjust the vertical positioning of that counterclockwise to lower it, until the beam pattern headlight. meets the acceptable standard. Adjusting Headlight Aim NOTE: Freightliner vehicles are offered with various headlight assembly options. Because of Vertical Low-Beam Headlight Variation Limits Distance Between Ground Desired Variation (Fig.
  • Page 179 Headlight Aiming 05/13/2009 f545526 Fig. 23.3, Headlight Adjusting 23.3...
  • Page 180 In an Emergency Hazard Warning Lights ............24.1 Fire Extinguisher .

  • Page 181: Hazard Warning Lights

    In an Emergency Hazard Warning Lights mable substances such as fuel. An explosion or fire could occur causing serious personal injury. The hazard warning light flasher (Fig. 24.1) is part of If there is an emergency while driving, cautiously pull the multifunction turn signal switch.

  • Page 182: Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables

    In an Emergency Ensure that the drain valve is closed. Remove the filter grommet from the filter stud, if equipped. Fill the housing to the top with clean diesel fuel. Install a standard fuel filter element on the filter stud. If a standard filter element is not available, install a spin-on fuel filter element (part number FF105 or equivalent).
  • Page 183 In an Emergency IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to jump start a Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive terminal or jump start post on the dis- damaged battery. charged battery. See Fig. 24.6. Remove the battery box cover. See Fig.
  • Page 184 In an Emergency − − − − − − 01/07/2011 f545725 Disconnect jumper cables in the REVERSE order that they were connected. A. Discharged Battery C. Positive Jumper Cable E. Booster Battery B. Negative Ground Stud D. Negative Jumper Cable 1.

  • Page 185: Front Towing Hookup

    In an Emergency Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the studs. This prevents lubricant from leaking out negative cable stud on the jump started vehicle. and will keep contaminants from getting into and damaging the wheel bearings and axle lubricant. Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the If the driveline(s) were removed, ensure the booster battery.

  • Page 186: Rear Towing Hookup

    In an Emergency Chock the tires on the disabled vehicle and con- nect the towing vehicle’s air brake system to the vehicle being towed. Then, release the spring parking brakes and remove the chocks. Rear Towing Hookup NOTICE Using a rear towing hookup on a vehicle equipped with a roof fairing could cause damage to the cab structure.

  • Page 187: In Case Of A Cab Fire

    In an Emergency WARNING Urethane foam is flammable! Do not allow any flames, sparks, or other heat sources such as cigarettes or light bulbs to contact urethane foam. Urethane foam in contact with such heat sources could cause a serious, rapid fire, which could result in death, severe burns, or gas poi- soning, as well as damage to the vehicle.

  • Page 188: Index

    Index Subject Page Subject Page Cup Holders ......8.1 Cab Entry and Exit ......2.2 Adjustable Steering Column Entering from the Driver’s Controls...
  • Page 189 Index Subject Page Subject Page Suspension and Slack Auto Start Gear Selection Adjuster Inspection ....21.1 and Override ......14.9 Wheel and Tire Inspection .
  • Page 190 ..... 4.11 Freightliner High-Back Seat ....6.2 Speedometer .
  • Page 191 Index Subject Page Subject Page Down View Mirror, Optional ....8.2 In Case of Emergency ....19.2 Mirror Heat Switch, Optional .
  • Page 192 Index Subject Page Subject Page Weekly Post-Trip Inspection Seat Tilt/Extension and Maintenance ..... . . 21.9 Adjustment, Sears Atlas Seat .

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