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Page 1 ® ARGOSY Driver’s Manual STI-385-2 A24-00879-000...
Page 2: Event Data Recorder
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and speciﬁcations in this manual were in effect at the time of printing. Freightliner Trucks reserves the right to discon- tinue models and to change speciﬁcations or design at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter Page Introduction, Environmental Concerns and Recommendations, Event Data Recorder, Customer Assistance Center ..... . . Foreword Vehicle Identiﬁcation .
Page 4: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Component Information Label ............1.1...
Page 5 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Component Information Label The component information label lists the vehicle model, identiﬁcation number, and major component models. It also lists the major assemblies and instal- lations shown on the chassis speciﬁcation sheet. The component information label is typically attached to the passenger-side dash.
Page 6: Vehicle Access
Vehicle Access Door Locks and Handles ............2.1 Cab Access, Fixed Steps .
Page 7: Door Locks And Handles
Vehicle Access Door Locks and Handles nal position to remove it. Pull out on the paddle handle to open the door. One common key operates the ignition switch and all NOTE: The cab door locks can be operated of the door locks. when the doors are open.
Page 8 Vehicle Access 04/27/2012 f720748 1. Upper Door Grab 5. Forward Grab Handle Handle Aft Grab Handle 2. Door Pocket 7. Top Step 3. Exterior Deck 8. Middle Step 04/16/2012 f720747 4. A-Pillar Grab Handle 9. Bottom Step 1. Door Pocket 4.
Page 9 Vehicle Access would going down a ﬂight of stairs. It is easier to slip or lose your balance. If you slip when exiting in this way, there is a greater likelihood of per- sonal injury. NOTE: The left side of the cab is equipped with an A-pillar grab handle or the steering wheel, depending on whether the vehicle is LHD or RHD.
Page 10: Cab Access, Mobile Stairs
Vehicle Access • in this way, there is a greater likelihood of per- vehicle is in motion (stairs automatically stow if sonal injury. the vehicle begins to move) • NOTE: The right side of the cab is equipped sensors detect weight on the stairs with an A-pillar grab handle or the steering •...
Page 11 Vehicle Access Left Side Exit IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to exit the cab while carrying any items in your hands. NOTE: The left side of the cab is equipped with an A-pillar grab handle or the steering wheel, depending on whether the vehicle is LHD or RHD.
Page 12 Vehicle Access NOTE: The right side of the cab is equipped with an A-pillar grab handle or the steering wheel, depending on whether the vehicle is LHD or RHD. Grasp the steering wheel or A-pillar grab handle with both hands, and stand on the deck at the top of the stairs facing into the cab.
Page 13: Back-Of-Cab Access
Vehicle Access Open and close the door again. If the steps still will not stow, leave the door open and exit the cab from the opposite side. Place a hand on the exterior surface of the step, then apply light pressure to the step while clos- ing the door.
Page 14: Opening The Grille
Vehicle Access touch any part of the exhaust system other than the exhaust-mounted grab handle, if equipped, or severe burns could occur. Facing the center of the deck plate, grasp the grab handle with both hands. Reach up as far as is comfortable.
Page 15: Cab Tilt System
Vehicle Access Cab Tilt System ing an accident that could result in personal in- jury or property damage. The hydraulic tilt system is used to tilt and lower the The hydraulic tilt system is a cab-tilting, not a cab. An electric motor is used to activate the hydrau- cab-holding device.
Page 16 Vehicle Access When the cab reaches a 30-degree angle, stop NOTICE tilting the cab by letting go of the pump button. Engage the safety stop on the right tilt cylinder Make sure the grille is open before tilting the cab rod.
Page 17 ﬁll plug. Add oil only when the cab is in the op- Press and hold the button on the pump to begin erating position. Use only Freightliner-approved moving the cab to the operating position. hydraulic oil. See Group 60 of the Century NOTE: To slow the cab descent, reverse the tilt Class Trucks Maintenance Manual.
Page 18 Vehicle Access Any of the above situations will lock the tilt cylinders. To unlock the cylinders, the cab must be moved in the opposite direction of travel. For example, if the cab is moving toward the full-tilt position when the lockup occurs, move the control lever to RETURN and work the pump a few strokes to unlock the cylinders.
Page 19: Electrical System
Electrical System Circuit Breaker/Relay Panel ............3.1 Low Voltage Disconnect Feature .
Page 20 Electrical System Circuit Breaker/Relay Panel Another sticker is located inside the right-hand door frame behind the seat, along with the LVD module. The circuit breaker/relay panel is located in the dash Cab Load Disconnect Switch in front of the passenger seat. To access the com- partment, press the button labeled PRESS and lift the top dash panel.
Page 21 Electrical System The batteries are typically located aft wall of the cab/ sleeper compartment. To remove the cover from the battery box, release the latch and lift the cover.
Page 22: Instruments
Instruments Instrumentation Control Units ............4.1 Warning and Indicator Lights .
Page 23: Instrumentation Control Units
Instruments Instrumentation Control Units Ignition Sequence The instrumentation control unit (ICU) provides the When the ignition is turned on, the ICU runs a self- driver with engine and vehicle information. It is com- check. See Fig. 4.4. Observing the ignition sequence prised of standard and optional gauges, an audible is a good way to ensure the ICU is functioning warning, a driver message center, and a lightbar con-...
Page 24 Instruments CHECK STOP BRAKE FUEL F° WATER PUSH− MODE HOLD− RESET F° km/h X100 TRANS 10/26/2006 f610837b 1. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 6. Primary Air Pressure Gauge 10. Tachometer 2. Lightbar 7. Mode/Reset Switch 11. Tranismission Fluid Temperature 3. Headlight High-Beam Indicator 8.
Page 25: Warning And Indicator Lights
Instruments • Door is open or the headlights are on, with the parking brake off. Warning and Indicator Lights The ICU lightbar has three or four rows of warning and indicator lights with icon symbols, depending on the ICU. The positions of the lights may vary for the different ICU’s, but the telltales are standard for all applications.
Page 26: Instruments
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 27 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 28 Instruments Common Warning and Indicator Lamps Lamp Description Color Flashing indicates the outside right-turn signal lights are Right-Turn Signal Green activated. High-Beam Headlights Indicates the high-beam headlights are on. Blue Fig. 4.5 for an explanation of the aftertreatment system (ATS) warning indicators, and actions required to avoid further engine protection steps. Table 4.1, Common Warning and Indicator Lamps EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM INFORMATION INDICATOR...
Page 29 Instruments Instruments Vehicles may be equipped with a go/no-go restriction indicator without graduations (see Fig. 4.7) instead of a graduated indicator. Standard instruments are present on every vehicle. Optional instruments, typically located on the auxil- iary dash panel or right-hand control panel, are not Air Intake Maximum Restriction Values (inH found on every vehicle.
Page 30: Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments Coolant Temperature Gauge Under heavy loads, such as when climbing steep grades, temperatures that exceed the normal oil tem- perature range for a short period are not unusual. If NOTICE the temperature returns to normal when the load de- creases, there is no problem.
Page 31: Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
Instruments • 200 to 260°F (93 to 126°C) for Detroit and Tachometer Cummins engines The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions • 177 to 203°F (81 to 95°C) for Mercedes-Benz per minute (rpm) and serves as a guide for shifting engines the transmission and keeping the engine in the ap- propriate rpm range.
Page 32: Driver Message Center
With the parking brake off, only the odometer and charging system and batteries checked at an autho- alert screens will display. Park the vehicle and set rized Freightliner service facility. the parking brake to access additional screens. On a vehicle equipped with a battery isolator system,...
Page 33 Instruments If the fault is still active 30 seconds after the mes- Mobile Screens sage is dismissed, the warning message will come The following screens are available when the parking on again. brake is off (when the vehicle is mobile). High Coolant Temp Fasten seat belt (rpm<100) This message and an audible warning come on...
Page 34: Fuel Information
Press and hold the SET/RESET and text message, then take the vehicle to an autho- key to reset any of the screens. rized Freightliner service facility as soon as possible. Engine Information Fig. 4.12 for a diagram of the diagnostic infor- mation screens.
Page 35: Service Information
Instruments Return to From Fuel Idle Hours Information Screen ENGINE ENG MILES 123456.7 ENG GALLONS 123456.7 ENG OIL LEVEL INFORMATION AMT ENG HOUR1234:78AMT PTO GAL 12345.6 AMT LO −1 QTS ENG OIL LEVEL If Oil Level Low LO −1 QTS ENG OIL LEVEL If Oil Level OK Go to Diagnostic Information Screens...
Page 36 Vehicle Information Screens iii. Trip hours The vehicle information screens display hardware Back to odometer and software information, including the Freightliner part number and switch ID of the ICU. See Fig. 4.16. Stationary Screens The following screens are available when the parking brake is on (when the vehicle is stationary) and no 4.14...
Page 37 Instruments PUSH SET KEY TO SERVICE INTERVAL CHANGE SERVICE AMT OFF/ MILES /HOURS AMT Return to From Service Idle Hours If Service Interval is set to MILES Information Screen PUSH SET KEY TO INTERVAL XXXXX MILES CHANGE SERVICE MI AMT <−−LESS MORE−−>...
Page 38 Instruments Return to From Setup Idle Hours Information Screen VEHICLE DATALINK ACTIVE DATA LINK STATUS DASH# XXX−XXXXX−XXX INFORMATION AMT USAGE 12% ERR1%AMT SW# P1.2.3 Return to Trip Information Screens 01/11/2005 f040706 Fig. 4.16, ICU4M Vehicle Information Screens 123456.7 CLEAr Default Odometer Hold Clear Defaults Dispay Screen...
Page 39 Instruments the fault code and take the vehicle to an authorized Alert Screens Freightliner service facility as soon as possible. Alert screens can appear at any time, even when the If fault codes are displayed, press and hold the vehicle is moving. They override the regular screen mode/reset button to view the next fault code until display.
Page 40: Low Fuel Level
Instruments Low Fuel Level The ICU continuously monitors fuel level. When the NORMAL OPERATION fuel level drops to 1/8th full, the word Warning SCREEN ﬂashes on the message display screen above the low fuel alert. INITIAL WARNING RETURN TO Turn Signal On NORMAL OPERATION This message (the audible warning is optional) ap-...
Page 41: Overhead Instrument Panel
Instruments NOTE: If the memory in the data logger is full, iii. Engine information: engine miles and hours, en- gine gallons and PTO gallons the screen will display Memory Full Data Not Recorded. If the data logger is not connected Diagnostic information: active faults, historical or not responding, the screen will display Data dash faults...
Page 42 Instruments applicable PUSH SET KEY TO TARGET MPG 7.0 SETUP INFORMATION CHANGE TARGET MPG <−−LESS MORE−−> Figure. PUSH SET KEY TO DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CHANGE BRIGHTNESS <−−LIGHT DARK−−> CURRENT LANGUAGE IS FLASHING LANGUAGE ENGLISH PUSH SET KEY TO FRENCH SPANISH CHANGE LANGUAGE CURRENT UNITS IS FLASHING UNITS...
Page 43 Instruments IDLE HOURS 1234:56 12.3 GAL 1234567 MI FASTEN SEATBELTS 1234567 MILES IGNITION ON ONLY TRIP TRIP MILES 123456.7 IDLE HOURS 1234:56 LEG MILES 123456.7 IDLING INFORMATION TRIP HOURS 1234:56 AVERAGE MPH 12.3 LEG HOURS 1234:56 FUEL USED 12345.6 IDLE GALLONS 12345.6 FUEL INFORMATION AVERAGE MPG 12.34...
Page 44: Driver Controls
Driver Controls Ignition Switch and Key ............5.1 Lighting Controls .
Page 45: Ignition Switch And Key
Driver Controls • Ignition Switch and Key CB radio • power mirrors The ignition switch has four positions: OFF, ACC (ac- • cessory), ON, and START. See Fig. 5.1. The ignition power receptacle key also locks and unlocks the cab doors, baggage •...
Page 46: Lighting Controls
Driver Controls Turn the key clockwise past the ON position to reach up to activate the headlights, instrument panel, clear- the START position to start the engine. Release the ance lights, marker lights, and taillights. To deactivate key the moment the engine starts. Do not operate all vehicle lighting, ensure the switch is in the middle the starter longer than thirty seconds, then allow the position.
Page 47 Driver Controls 04/24/2012 f611174 1. Spotlight Switch 5. Road Lights Switch 8. Fog Lights Switch 2. Dome Light Switch 6. Rear Strobe Light Switch 9. Headlights/Marker Lights Switch 3. Utility Lights Switch 7. Front Strobe Light Switch 10. DRL Override Switch 4.
Page 48: Horn Controls
Driver Controls 11/21/2006 f544908 Fig. 5.4, Sleeper Dome Light Rear-Wall Dome Light A rear-wall dome light is available on all sleeper 05/04/2012 f545896 cabs. It is located on the rear wall where the wall 1. Fog Light 4. Sidewall Turn Signal meets the roof.
Page 49: Powertrain Controls
Driver Controls 06/13/2007 f602322 1. Lanyard 05/04/2012 f611184 Fig. 5.6, Air Horn Control 1. Clock 2. Volume Control Switch be equipped with an emissions aftertreatment 3. Fan Switch system (ATS). 4. Reading Light 5. Temperature Control Switch The regen request switch, located on the dash, is 6.
Page 50 Driver Controls lower half of the switch. Regen will be delayed until UNLOCK control valve switch. See Fig. 5.8. A red the switch is no longer active. indicator illuminates when the interaxle lock is en- gaged. Axle Switches NOTICE Differential Lock Switch The differential lock switch provides maximum trac- The interaxle lock should only be engaged when tion for slippery conditions by forcing the wheels on...
Page 51: Transmission Controls
Driver Controls OVRD 06/04/2012 f611196 01/24/2003 f270120 Fig. 5.10, Hill Start Aid Override Switch To upshift manually, pull the lever back (towards the driver). To downshift manually, push the lever forward PTO Switch (away from the driver). 1. SmartShift Control Lever To activate the PTO function, press the upper half of 2.
Page 52: Dash-Mounted Brake Controls
Driver Controls Cruise control is activated by two dash-mounted Press the lower half of the On/Off switch. switches: an On/Off switch and a Set/Decelerate/ NOTE: To resume the preselected cruise speed, Resume/Accelerate switch. See Fig. 5.12. increase vehicle speed to above minimum cruise control speed and momentarily press the upper half of the Set/Resume/Accelerate/ Decelerate switch.
Page 53 Driver Controls The yellow diamond-shaped knob operates the park- ing brake valve. See Fig. 5.15. Pull the knob out to apply the tractor and the trailer spring parking brakes. Push the knob in to release the spring park- ing brakes. Before the spring parking brakes can be released, the air pressure in either air brake system must be at least 65 psi (447 kPa).
Page 54: Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
Driver Controls brakes. The lever will automatically return to the up the wipers will perform a single, low speed dry wipe position when it is released. (mist function). When pressed for more than 1/2- second, the wash cycle begins and continues for three cycles or until the paddle is released.
Page 55: Climate Controls
Driver Controls The ﬁfth wheel air slide valve allows repositioning of the sliding ﬁfth wheel from inside the cab. See Fig. 5.8. Move the air slide control valve switch to the LOCK position to lock the ﬁfth wheel to the base- BUNK plate.
Page 56: Seat Controls
Driver Controls • clockwise to the red area for warm air. Turn the Height adjustment switch counterclockwise to the blue area for cool air. • Bottom cushion angle (fore-and-aft bottom Cancel bunk override mode, if activated, by changing cushion height) the sleeper fan speed or temperature setting.
Page 57 Driver Controls 05/07/2012 f462240 1. Brake Pedal 3. Steering Column 2. Accelerator Pedal 4. Tilt/Telescope Button Fig. 5.20, Steering Column Tilt/Telescope Button (RHD shown) 5.13...
Page 58: Climate Control
Climate Control Cab Climate Control Panel ............6.1 Sleeper Climate Control Panel .
Page 59 Climate Control Cab Climate Control Panel Temperature Control Knob The temperature control knob is used to select the The climate control panel allows the driver to control desired temperature in the cab. Turn the knob coun- the heating, ventilating, defrosting, and air condition- terclockwise for cool air, or clockwise for hot air.
Page 60 Climate Control is turned on, the amber indicator on the recirculation switch will illuminate. The recirculation switch will not work when the mode control switch is in either defog or defrost modes. IMPORTANT: To prevent the buildup of fumes or odors inside the cab (for example, from smok- ing) do not operate the heater and air condition- ing system in recirculation mode for more than...
Page 61 Climate Control the sleeper fan knob is turned to OFF. This is necessary to protect the evaporator in the sleeper heater and air conditioner system from freezing. At lower fan speed settings, a slight increase in airﬂow levels may appear at times, as the control acts to regulate the evaporator temperature.
Page 62: Seats And Restraints
............7.1 Freightliner High-Back Seat .
Page 63: Seats, General Information
Seats and Restraints • Seats, General Information Lumbar Support changes the shape of the backrest to give more or less support to the occupant’s lumbar (lower back) area. This ad- Unless otherwise noted, all seat adjustments should justment is either mechanical or air controlled, be made while seated and before the engine is depending on the seat model.
Page 64: Freightliner High-Back Seat
4. Bottom Cushion Extension Handle 8. Shock Absorber Lever Knob 5. Fore/Aft Seat Slide Lever 9. Height Adjustment Switch 2. Fore/Aft Isolator 6. Backrest Tilt Knob 10 Lumbar Support Switches 3. Front Cushion Height Adjustment 7. Heater Button Knob Fig. 7.2, Freightliner High-Back Seat...
Page 65: Bostrom Seat
Seats and Restraints Bottom Cushion Extension Bostrom Seat To adjust the fore-and-aft position of the seat cush- Fig. 7.3 for Bostrom seat adjustment controls. ion, remove your weight from the seat, then lift up and pull forward on the cushion adjustment handle. To return the cushion to the aft position, lift up and push rearward.
Page 66: Ezyrider® Seat
Seats and Restraints Height Adjustment To raise the seat, press the upper portion of the height adjustment switch. To lower the seat, press the lower portion of the switch. Isolator To engage the isolator, put the isolator lever in the center position.
Page 67: National Seat
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Support Fore-and-Aft Seat Slide To adjust the amount of support for your lower back, To adjust the fore-and-aft position of the entire seat, push the front of the switch to inﬂate the lower lum- move the fore-and-aft seat adjustment lever to the bar bag, push the rear of the switch to deﬂate the left and slide the seat forward or backward to the bag.
Page 68: Seat Belts And Tether Belts
Seats and Restraints Seat Tilt Control Set the seat tilt control to one of the ﬁve positions to set cushion rake adjustment. Backrest Adjustment To tilt the backrest backward, pull up on the recliner handle while leaning backward. To tilt the backrest forward, pull up on the recliner handle while leaning forward.
Page 69: Seat Belt Inspection
Seats and Restraints In addition to seat belt assemblies, tether belts are WARNING installed on suspension-type seats. Tether belts help secure the seat to the ﬂoor and are intended to re- Wear three-point seat belts only as described strain the seat and seat belt in case of an accident or below.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints more than one inch (2.5 cm) of slack between your chest and the shoulder harness. More slack can signiﬁcantly reduce the seat belt’s effective- ness in an accident or a sudden stop. While holding the belt slack, press the Komfort Latch lever up, clamping the seat belt webbing (Fig.
Page 71: Sleeper Compartment Restraints
Seats and Restraints worn by one person at a time. In case of an acci- jury or the amount of injury resulting from accidents dent or sudden stop, personal injury or death or sudden stops. could result from misuse. Bunk Restraint Adjustment Fasten the seat belts before driving.
Page 72: Steering Wheel Air Bag
WARNING Do not attempt to service or modify the air bag system. Unintentional or improper air bag deploy- ment could cause severe bodily injury or death. Contact an authorized Freightliner service facility for all service and maintenance. f910150 02/14/96 The air bag system contains components that 1.
Page 73: Cab And Sleeper Features
Cab and Sleeper Features Windows ............... . 8.1 Mirrors .
Page 74: Storage Areas
Cab and Sleeper Features Windows The windows in both doors operate manually or elec- trically (if so equipped). For manual windows, use the crank handle installed on the door to raise or lower a door window. For electric windows, press the upper half of the switch to raise the window.
Page 75: Power Outlets
Cab and Sleeper Features Sleeper Amenities Argosy sleepers are available with many optional features. The following are some of those options. Baggage Compartment Doors The baggage compartment doors are intended as a convenient means to stow or remove items under the bunk.
Page 76: Engine Starting, Operation, And Shutdown
Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown Engine Starting ..............9.1 Engine Operation .
Page 77 Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown Engine Starting This engine chapter is to serve as a guide for best practices only. Each engine model may have operat- ing characteristics that are unique to that particular engine, and will be documented in the engine manu- facturer’s literature.
Page 78: Engine Operation
Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown Cold-Weather Starting NOTICE See the engine manufacturer’s operation manual for It is extremely important that the following guide- starting aids that are approved for speciﬁc engines. lines be followed for engines that are equipped Starting After Extended Shutdown with an ATS, or damage may occur to the after- treatment device, and the warranty may be com- Before engine start-up, complete the engine pretrip...
Page 79 If satisfactory engine temperature is not maintained, a naturally aspirated engine. maintenance costs will increase due to greater en- All engines used on Freightliner vehicles are altitude- gine wear. If the engine coolant gets too cold, raw compensated by the use of a turbocharger. This re-...
Page 80 Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown NOTICE Except in an emergency, do not shut down the engine when the coolant temperature is above 194°F (90°C). To do so could damage the engine. Turn off the ignition switch and shut down the engine.
Page 81: Optional Engine Systems
Optional Engine Systems Engine Protection—Warning and Shutdown ......... . . 10.1 Power Takeoff (PTO) Governor .
Page 82 Optional Engine Systems Engine Protection—Warning and Shutdown CHECK STOP NOTE: The engine warning and shutdown sys- tem is present on vehicles that are equipped with an exhaust aftertreatment system (ATS). The driver should be familiar with the vehicle warning 07/09/2009 f611036 system in order to bring the vehicle to a safe stop if 1.
Page 83 Optional Engine Systems the engine while it is in derate mode could cause severe damage to the engine. Power Takeoff (PTO) Governor Engine power takeoffs (PTO) tap into engine power to run auxiliary devices, such as hydraulic pumps that power additional equipment. The following are general guidelines for operating a PTO.
Page 84: Emissions Reduction Components
Emissions Reduction Components Exhaust Aftertreatment System, Optional ..........11.1...
Page 85 Emissions Reduction Components Exhaust Aftertreatment peratures and reduce the soot trapped in the DPF to ash. Active regen happens only when the vehicle is System, Optional moving above a certain speed, determined by the engine manufacturer. See your engine operation IMPORTANT: Depending upon local jurisdic- manual for complete details.
Page 86 Emissions Reduction Components • take the parking brake off; • press and hold the regen inhibit switch until idle returns to normal; • shut down the engine. ATS Warning Lamps There are three warning lamps that alert the driver of high exhaust temperature, the need to perform a parked regen or service the DPF, or of an engine fault that affects emissions.
Page 87 Emissions Reduction Components 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 88 Emissions Reduction Components 09/25/2006 f610816a Fig. 11.5, HEST Lamp 11.4...
Page 89: Brake System
Brake System Air Brake System ..............12.1 Meritor WABCO®...
Page 90 Brake System 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 System air pressure. This results in a different brake pedal "feel," as the pedal seems to require more travel and/or effort to slow or stop the vehicle. However, the air brake proportioning system actually improves vehicle control when the trac- tor is in bobtail mode.
Page 92 Brake System automatically causes the trailer air supply valve to Visit a repair facility as soon as possible when pop out. brakes equipped with automatic slack adjusters are determined to be out of adjustment. NOTICE Meritor WABCO® Antilock Do not use the spring parking brakes if the ser- Braking System vice brakes are hot, such as after descending a steep grade.
Page 93 Brake System IDLE MGMT OPT 2 OPT 4 OPT 5 OPT 6 OPT 9 STOP CHECK BRAKE 05/07/2012 f611094 NOTE: Some vehicles may not be equipped with all warning indicators shown here. 1. Engine Brake 11. Trailer ABS 18. Left-Turn Signal 2.
Page 94 Brake System • When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi- tion, the trailer ABS warning indicator will illu- minate momentarily, then turn off. • If the lamp illuminates momentarily during ve- hicle operation, then shuts off, a fault was de- tected and corrected.
Page 95 Brake System Whenever vehicle braking is required on good road WARNING conditions, the engine brake may be used in con- junction with the service brakes. There is no time The engine brake must be disengaged when limit for operation of the engine brake. However, an shifting gears using the clutch pedal.
Page 96 Brake System Use the dash-mounted switch set at the LO position when driving on ﬂat, open stretches of road. If the service brakes are still required to slow down on a grade, switch to a higher set- ting on the dash switch, until there is no need for the service brakes.
Page 97: Steering System
Steering System Steering System General Information ..........13.1...
Page 98 Steering System Steering System General Information The power steering system includes the integral power steering gear, hydraulic hoses, power steering pump, reservoir, steering wheel and column, and other components. Some models are also equipped with a separate hydraulic power cylinder on the right side of the front axle, or a right-hand slave gear.
Page 99: Manual Transmissions And Clutch
Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller® Transmission, Operating Tips ......... . . 14.1 Eaton Fuller Splitter and Range-Shift Transmissions .
Page 100 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller® Transmission, Eaton Fuller Splitter and Operating Tips Range-Shift Transmissions Refer to the Eaton website for additional information, Combination splitter and range-shift transmissions www.roadranger.com. allow the choice of two splitter ratios in each gear, as well as the additional ratios provided by a low range Follow these important operation principles: and a high range.
Page 101 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller 13-Speed Splitter and Upshift from LOW (or 1st gear) through 4th gear, double-clutching when moving the gear shift Range-Shift Transmissions lever, and accelerating to 80 percent of engine governed speed. Eaton Fuller 13-speed transmissions have thirteen forward speeds and two reverse speeds.
Page 102 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller 18-Speed Splitter and drive (rearward) position (Fig. 14.2). Double- clutch into 1st gear. Range-Shift Transmissions Continue upshifting through the shift pattern. Eaton Fuller 18-speed transmissions have eighteen Double-clutch when moving the gear shift lever forward speeds and four reverse speeds.
Page 103 Manual Transmissions and Clutch through into 4th gear, engage the clutch, and Upshift progressively from 1st gear through 5th depress the accelerator pedal. gear, double-clutching when moving the gear shift lever. Continue downshifting from 4th overdrive to 4th direct, then 4th direct to 3rd overdrive, etc. When in 5th gear and ready to move to 6th gear, Double-clutch when moving the gear shift lever pull the range-preselection lever up into the high...
Page 104: Vehicle Loading
ﬁve times. If the clutch slips after ﬁve at- front bearings. tempts, stop the vehicle and allow the clutch to cool for at least one hour. Notify your Freightliner dealer Using the Clutch of the problem. Use the clutch pedal only when starting the engine, Moving the Vehicle in the Proper Gear launching the vehicle from a stop, or shifting.
Page 105 Manual Transmissions and Clutch NOTICE NOTICE Riding the clutch while driving is damaging to Operating the vehicle with incorrect free pedal the clutch because partial clutch engagement could result in clutch damage. causes slippage and heat. Resting your foot on A correctly adjusted clutch must have about 3/4 inch the clutch pedal will also put a constant thrust (19 mm) of travel at the top of its stroke before a...
Page 106 Manual Transmissions and Clutch 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 pedal fully depressed, the clutch pedal is out of ad- justment or the clutch brake is worn and needs to be replaced.
Page 107: Automated Transmissions
Automated Transmissions Freightliner SmartShift Shift Control ..........15.1 Eaton Fuller UltraShift DM Transmission .
Page 108: Freightliner Smartshift Shift Control
Automated Transmissions Freightliner SmartShift Shift Control The Freightliner SmartShift transmission control is installed with all automated transmissions in the Ar- gosy. It replaces the typical ﬂoor-mounted shift lever or dash-mounted push button control. SmartShift accepts driver requests for transmission functions and transmits them through hard wiring to the transmission control unit (TCU).
Page 109 Automated Transmissions new (target) gear, the gear indicator ﬂashes the num- ber of the target gear. When the shift is complete, the gear indicator dis- plays the new gear, without ﬂashing. Automatic Mode (AUTO) In automatic drive mode (AUTO), upshifts and down- shifts are made by the transmission without driver intervention.
Page 110 Automated Transmissions Hills and Grades WARNING When starting or stopping on hills and grades, use extra care to prevent the vehicle from rolling back. A rollback accident could cause death, seri- ous personal injury, or property damage. Prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when stopped on a hill or grade, or when the vehicle is starting from a stop on a hill or grade.
Page 111 Automated Transmissions moving, the transmission will shift into a gear within manually between them, use the control lever as de- the engine’s operating speed range. scribed for MAN mode. There is no AUTO mode for reverse. When shifting from neutral, always depress the brake pedal.
Page 112 Automated Transmissions To enhance engine braking, downshifts are per- Before starting down a hill, slow down. Downshift to formed at higher rpm than normal. a speed that you can control without hard pressure on the service brakes. If L is selected from neutral while stopped, the ve- hicle starts in ﬁrst gear and stays there until the en- Before entering a curve, slow down to a safe speed.
Page 113: Eaton Fuller Ultrashift Plus Transmission
In some cases, proper transmission operation can be If the gear indicator continues to display a dash, restored by resetting the TCU. Use the following pro- contact an authorized Freightliner or Eaton ser- cedure to reset the TCU. vice facility.
Page 114 Automated Transmissions Release the parking brake. gear, select Neutral, apply the service brakes, and select the desired mode again. Release the service brake and apply the accel- erator. In Drive, the start gear is automatically selected. The selected start gear can vary depending on several Engine Shutdown vehicle inputs such as load, grade, and axle/ transmission ratio.
Page 115 Automated Transmissions fall outside of the acceptable range to perform a Clutch Abuse Protection shift. If the shift is denied, a tone will sound. Although a vehicle equipped with an UltraShift PLUS NOTE: If attempting to select a non-Neutral uses an automated clutch, the clutch can still over- mode without applying the service brakes, the heat and slip with improper use.
Page 116 Automated Transmissions By default, Creep Mode can be activated while in Shuttle Shifting Manual Mode or Low. Eaton’s ServiceRanger diag- Shuttle shifting from reverse to any forward mode is nostic software can be used to enable Creep Mode only allowed if the vehicle speed is approximately in Automatic Mode and/or Reverse.
Page 117: Eaton Fuller Autoshift Transmission
Automated Transmissions • If using Automatic mode in soft soil and/or engine controller when to break torque and the en- sand, maintain the engine speed between gine controller automatically increases or decreases 1000 and 1300 rpm to prevent unnecessary engine speed. When engine speed is correct, the upshifting.
Page 118 Automated Transmissions To upshift, pull the lever up (towards the driver). To The number of the gear selected will ﬂash on the downshift, push the lever down (away from the gear indicator until the driver releases the clutch. driver). The system will hold the current gear until the This gear will be stored in memory as the default driver requests a shift.
Page 119 Automated Transmissions NOTE: Two consecutive, momentary downward button and move the gear selector switch upward to the position above neutral and depress the clutch pushes will cause a skip shift, when the next pedal. two lower gears are available and conditions are appropriate.
Page 120: Drive Axle Feature Operation
Drive Axle Feature Operation Differential Lock ..............16.1 Interaxle Lock .
Page 121: Differential Lock
Drive Axle Feature Operation Differential Lock The driver-controlled differential lock feature (side-to- side wheel lock, traction control, or traction equalizer) provides maximum traction for slippery conditions by forcing the wheels on each drive axle governed by the switch to rotate together. When the differential lock is engaged, the clutch collar completely locks the differential case, gearing, and axle shafts to- gether, maximizing the traction of both wheels.
Page 122 Drive Axle Feature Operation Interaxle Lock Switch The interaxle lock switch allows the driver to lock the drive axles together. See Fig. 16.1, Item 1. Interaxle Lock Operation NOTICE The interaxle lock should not be engaged on a vehicle with obviously spinning wheels. Engage- 02/09/96 f350079a ment at high speed or power can damage the...
Page 123: Fifth Wheels
Fifth Wheels Fifth Wheels, General Information ........... 17.1 Fifth Wheel Coupling .
Page 124: Fifth Wheels, General Information
Fifth Wheels Fifth Wheels, General Fifth Wheel Lubrication Information WARNING WARNING Keep the ﬁfth wheel plate lubricated to prevent binding between the tractor and trailer. A binding Do not use any ﬁfth wheel that fails to operate ﬁfth wheel could cause erratic steering and loss properly.
Page 125 Fifth Wheels Position the tractor so that the center of the ﬁfth wheel is in line with the trailer kingpin. The king- pin should be in a position to enter the throat of the locking mechanism. NOTICE Attempting to couple at the wrong height may cause improper coupling, which could result in damage to the ﬁfth wheel or kingpin.
Page 126 Fifth Wheels Release the tractor parking brakes. Test for king- pin lock slowly inching the tractor forward, pulling on the trailer against the chocks. After kingpin lock is completed, connect the tractor-to-trailer air system lines and the electrical cable to the trailer. Take care to prevent dirt or foreign material from entering the air system lines.
Page 127: Fifth Wheel Uncoupling
Fifth Wheels Apply the tractor parking brake, then perform a Fontaine: Lift the safety latch and pull the physical check for positive kingpin lock, and that lock release handle to the unlocked posi- there is no gap between the trailer and the ﬁfth tion.
Page 128: Fifth Wheel Slide
Fifth Wheels NOTE: In the event of an air system failure, air- trailer parking brakes are set, and that the trailer is prepared for uncoupling. actuated kingpins can be manually released fol- lowing the instructions for manual unlocking. NOTE: With a Jost ﬁfth wheel, if the trailer park- ing brake is not set the air-actuated valve will WARNING not activate.
Page 129 Fifth Wheels Air Slide Operation The slide feature may be operated with an air switch mounted in the dash, that operates an air cylinder that locks and unlocks the slide. See Fig. 17.8. MUST BE FIFTH LOCKED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN SLIDE MOTION UNLOCK...
Page 130 Fifth Wheels allow disengagement of the tractor from the trailer, possibly resulting in serious personal in- jury or death. 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 tractor forward while the trailer brakes are locked and the tires are chocked.
Page 131: Trailer Couplings
Trailer Couplings Air-Suspension Dump Valve ............18.1 Holland Trailer Couplings .
Page 132: General Information
Trailer Couplings Air-Suspension Dump Valve NOTICE Never exhaust air from the suspension while driving. When the air is exhausted, the suspen- sion will not absorb road shocks, and compo- nents may be damaged. The air-suspension dump valve may be used to aid in connecting or disconnecting from a trailer.
Page 133 Trailer Couplings The Premier 2200 and 2400 trailer couplings are air adjusted couplings with a rigid pintle hook, attached to the rear closing crossmember. An air chamber, mounted forward of the coupling, operates a push rod, which pushes against a shoe inside the cou- pling.
Page 134 Trailer Couplings 12/08/2010 f311138 A. Premiere 2400 Trailer Coupling B. Premiere 2200 Trailer Coupling 1. Latch Lock 3. Pintle Hook 2. Latch Fig. 18.3, Premiere 2200 and 2400 Trailer Couplings WARNING Do not use the trailer air supply for parking trail- ers not equipped with spring parking brakes.
Page 135: Headlight Aiming
Headlight Aiming Preliminary Checks ............. . . 19.1 Checking Headlight Aim .
Page 136 Adjusting Headlight Aim Checking Headlight Aim NOTE: Freightliner vehicles are offered with various headlight assembly options. Because of Park the vehicle on a level surface, 25 ft (7.6 m) the various options, the location of adjustment away from, and perpendicular to, a vertical screws on your vehicle’s headlight assembly...
Page 137 Headlight Aiming 05/16/2012 f545850d A. Measure the distance from the ground to the center of each headlight bulb. B. Mark where the center of each headlight projection should appear. 1. Screen or Wall 3. Center of Left-Hand Headlight Projection 2. Center of Right-Hand Headlight Projection Fig.
Page 138 Headlight Aiming 05/22/2012 f545903 1. Headlight Adjusting Screw Fig. 19.4, Headlight Adjusting Vertical Low-Beam Headlight Variation Limits Distance Between Ground Desired Variation (Fig. 19.3, Upper Limit (Fig. 19.3, Item Lower Limit (Fig. 19.3, Item and Headlight: in (mm) Item 2): in (mm) 1): in (mm) up 3): in (mm) down 22–36 (560–900)
Page 139: Cab Appearance
Cab Appearance Care of Fiberglass Parts ............20.1 Care of Chrome Parts .
Page 140 Cab Appearance Care of Fiberglass Parts Vinyl Upholstery Cleaning Wash unpainted ﬁberglass air fairings and shields To prevent soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brush- monthly with a mild detergent, such as dishwashing ing to remove dust and dirt is recommended. Harsh liquid.
Page 141 Cab Appearance Sulﬁde Stains Avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials. With either method, pretest a Sulﬁde compounds, such as those found in eggs and small area before proceeding. Use a professional some canned goods, can stain after prolonged con- upholstery cleaning service when extensive cleaning tact with vinyl.
Page 142: In An Emergency
In an Emergency Hazard Warning Lights ............21.1 Fire Extinguisher .
Page 143: Fire Extinguisher
In an Emergency Hazard Warning Lights Emergency Filter Replacement, DAVCO The hazard warning light switch tab is located on the turn signal control lever. See Fig. 21.1. To operate If the ﬁlter cover on the DAVCO fuel/water separator the hazard lights, pull the tab out. All of the turn sig- is broken, it will not be possible to operate the ve- nal lights and both of the indicator lights on the con- hicle.
Page 144: Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables
In an Emergency FOR REMOVAL OF TOP COLLAR ONLY 02/16/2009 f470277 Fig. 21.3, DAVCO Collar Wrench Remove the ﬁlter and dispose of it in an environ- mentally acceptable manner. Clean all threads and sealing surfaces very thor- oughly. Even a small amount of dirt will prevent the fuel/water separator from sealing, and an air leak will result.
Page 145 In an Emergency and remove all sources of sparks or intense heat clamps of the other cable. Otherwise, a spark in the vicinity of the battery. Do not allow the ve- could occur near a battery, possibly resulting in hicles to touch each other. Do not lean over the severe personal injury from explosion or acid batteries when making connections, and keep all burns.
Page 146 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 147 In an Emergency from leaking out, and will keep contaminants 14 inches (36 cm). If necessary, lower the ve- from getting into and damaging the wheel bear- hicle. ings and axle lubricant. Connect the clearance lights, taillights, and sig- nal lights. Connect any special towing lights re- NOTICE quired by local regulations.
Page 148 In an Emergency NOTICE Failure to protect the frame rails from the chains could cause damage, leading to eventual frame failure. On dual drive axles, using protection to keep the chains from damaging the vehicle frame, chain the forward-rear drive axle to the frame. Attach the towing device.
Page 149: Pre- And Post-Trip Checklists
Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Maintenance, General Information ......22.1 Checklists .
Page 150 Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Saddle Tank Areas Comp. Drain air reservoirs (without automatic drain Maintenance, General valves) Information 2 Fuel tank(s) secure 3 Frame rails and crossmembers It is the driver’s responsibility to perform an inspec- 4 Visible exhaust components tion, and ensure the complete road-worthiness of a 5 Air intake system vehicle, before placing it into service.
Page 151 Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists Weekly Post-trip Inspection Checklist Fluids Added See the following table for procedures that should be Use the following table to note any ﬂuids that were performed weekly, post-trip. Place a check mark in added during the inspection and maintenance proce- the complete (Comp.) column to indicate a proce- dures.
Page 152: Pre- And Post-Trip Inspections And Maintenance
Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance ..........23.1 Weekly Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance .
Page 153 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance Complete the following inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure that vehicle components are in good working condition before each trip. A driver who is familiar with the vehicle and drives it regularly can perform the daily inspections, then add the weekly and monthly post-trip inspections as scheduled.
Page 154 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Inspect each tire for the following: • valve stem caps on every tire, screwed on ﬁnger-tight • bulges, cracks, cuts, and penetrations • oil contamination (petroleum derivatives will soften the rubber and destroy the tire) •...
Page 155 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Remove all dirt and debris from the as- sembly. Rust streaks or metal build-up around stud holes, or out-of-round or worn stud holes, may be caused by loose wheel nuts. WARNING Have any worn or damaged wheel components replaced by a qualiﬁed person using the wheel manufacturer’s instructions and the wheel indus- try’s standard safety precautions and equipment.
Page 156 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance air dryer, it will not remove the water from the air Check the engine oil level. brake system, which could adversely affect brak- ing. NOTICE Drain the brake system air reservoirs (reservoirs Operating the engine with the oil level below the without automatic drain valves only).
Page 157 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance IMPORTANT: The surge tank must be cool to check the coolant level. Check the engine coolant level in the radiator surge tank. See Fig. 23.6. NOTICE Coolant must be ﬁlled to the full line of the surge tank.
Page 158 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Further reduce air pressure using moder- engine, or under-hood components to access the ate brake applications, then run the en- windshield or windows. Doing so could cause a gine at governed rpm. fall and result in an injury. Note the time that the pressure reaches Inspect the mirrors, window glass, and wind- the previously noted reading on the pri-...
Page 159 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance 11.1 Activate the high-beam headlights and open ﬂames, or intense heat. These could ignite hazard warning lights. the fuel, possibly causing severe burns. 11.2 IMPORTANT: On engines that are equipped with Exit the cab and check that all exterior lights and reﬂectors are clean and intact.
Page 160: Engine Compartment Inspection
Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance If the engine is equipped with a built-in Air Intake Maximum Restriction Values: inH water separator, loosen the drain valve, (mmH and allow the water to run out. Close the Pre-EPA07 (ADR EPA07 (ADR 80/ Engine Make drain valve, taking care not to overtighten 80/02) Engines...
Page 161 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance Check the steering gear mounting bolts and pitman arm nut, if equipped, for signs of looseness. Check the drag link nuts for missing cotter pins. Inspect the steering intermediate shaft and end yokes for excessive looseness or other damage.
Page 162 See the Alliance Parts Catalog at www.alliancebrandparts.com Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contact your Freightliner dealer. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. To prevent possible per- sonal injury, always wash your hands after han- dling battery parts and related accessories.
Page 163: Index
Index Subject Page Subject Page Cab Amenities ......8.1 Center Dash Panel ..... 8.1 ABTS Seat .
Page 164 Index Subject Page Subject Page Dashboard Care ......20.1 Creep Mode ......15.8 Dash-Mounted Brake Controls .
Page 165 ....16.2 Freightliner High-Back Seat ....7.2 Interaxle Lock Switch .
Page 166 Index Subject Page Subject Page Suspension/Trailer Connection Rear Cushion Adjustment ....7.5 Controls ......5.10 Air Suspension Dump Control Switch .

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