Changing A Flat Tire; Running Out Of Fuel; Diesel Engines - freightliner WALK-IN VAN CHASSIS Operator's Manual

In an Emergency
WARNING
Do the next step exactly as instructed and do not
allow the clamps of one cable to touch the
clamps of the other cable. Otherwise, a spark
could occur near a battery, possibly resulting in
severe personal injury from explosion or acid
burns.
10. Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the
negative cable stud on the jump started vehicle.
11. Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the
booster battery.
12. Disconnect the positive cable from the booster
battery.
13.
Disconnect the other end of the positive jumper
cable from the jump started vehicle.
14. Close the battery access door at the passenger
steps.

Changing a Flat Tire

IMPORTANT: If a flat tire occurs while driving,
gradually decrease vehicle speed. Holding the
steering wheel firmly, move the vehicle to a safe
location as quickly as possible.
1. If possible, stop the vehicle on a level surface
away from traffic.
2.
Apply the parking brake and place the transmis-
sion in Park (P). Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
4. Remove the spare wheel, jack, jack handle, and
lug wrench (if so equipped) from storage.
5. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
NOTICE
The jacking point for the front and rear wheels is
directly under the axle. Insert a wooden block
between the axle and the jack. Do not jack di-
rectly on the axle housing.
6. Place the jack on a solid surface. Insert the jack
handle and pump the handle to slightly raise the
vehicle. Do not raise the wheel off of the ground.
13.3
Loosen the wheel lug nuts, but do not remove
them.
NOTE: Dual stud-piloted rear wheels are at-
tached using inner and outer (2-element) lug
nuts. The larger nut retains the outer dual (stud-
piloted), 2-piece wheel. The inner square nut
retains the inner dual (stud-piloted) wheel. Re-
move and install these nuts separately. The rear
dual outer lug nut must be removed and loos-
ened to check and retighten the inner nut. Hub-
piloted wheels use a single outer lug nut that
holds both discs on the hub pilot.
7. Raise the vehicle until the wheel is off of the
ground. Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.
8. Install the spare wheel and lug nuts. Make sure
that the beveled sides of the nuts face inward.
9.
In a star pattern, tighten the nuts evenly until
snug.
10. Lower the vehicle until the wheel touches the
ground. Tighten the nuts in the same pattern 450
to 500 lbf·ft (610 to 678 N·m).
11. Finish lowering the vehicle to the ground, then
remove the jack.
12. Remove the block, then stow the jack, jack
handle, and lug wrench (if so equipped).
13. After operating the vehicle for 50 to 100 miles
(80 to 161 km), retighten the nuts (for stud-
piloted dual discs, all inner, then all outer) 450 to
500 lbf·ft (610 to 678 N·m).

Running Out of Fuel

Diesel Engines

WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. When you approach a
vehicle and the smell of diesel fuel is present,
immediately shut off all engines and ignition
sources. Avoid causing sparks and stay away
from arcing switches and equipment. Extinguish
cigarettes, pilot lights, flames, or other sources
of ignition in the area and adjacent areas. Imme-
diately provide extra ventilation to the area. Do
not start the vehicle or any other type of equip-
ment until the fuel leak is corrected and the area