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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Emergency Controls Driving Maintenance Information Index https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/...
  • Page 6 Contents ©2017 PACCAR Inc - All Rights Reserved This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features or equipment which may be either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment which are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
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  • Page 9: Safety

    SAFETY INTRODUCTION How to use this Manual ... . . 1-3 How to Find What You Want ... 1-3 Safety Alerts ....1-4 Vehicle Safety .
  • Page 10 SAFETY SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Introduction ....1-20 Safety Restraint Belts ... . . 1-21 Tether Belts .

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Driver’s Check List on page 1-34). You There will be times when you need to won’t have to go searching for more take this manual out of your Peterbilt. information. When you do, please be sure to return it to the cab when you are finished Finally you’ll find a helpful Subject...

  • Page 12: Safety Alerts

    INTRODUCTION Safety Alerts and alphabetically lists the subjects WARNING covered. So if you want information on Please read and follow all of the brakes, for example, just look under WARNING! safety alerts contained in this manual. Brake in the Subject Index. You’ll find They are there for your protection all the pages listed where brakes or and information.
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION CAUTION NOTE Example: CAUTION NOTE WARNING! Do not carry additional fuel contain- ers in your vehicle. Fuel containers, The safety alert following this symbol The alert following this symbol and either full or empty, may leak, ex- and signal word provides a caution signal word provides important plode, and cause or feed a fire.

  • Page 14: Vehicle Safety

    INTRODUCTION Vehicle Safety Safe driving is only possible with the Make sure your vehicle is in top proper concentration on the driving working condition before heading WARNING! task. Keep distraction to a minimum to out on the road, it is the responsible Do not drink alcohol and drive.
  • Page 15 INTRODUCTION been trained, get the proper training California Proposition 65 Warning Data Recorder before you drive. Only qualified drivers • Diesel engine exhaust and some California Vehicle Code - Section should drive this vehicle. of its constituents are known to 9951- Disclosure of Recording Device the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other...

  • Page 16: A Special Word About Repairs

    INTRODUCTION A Special Word About Environmental Protection for information concerning proper disposal. Repairs WARNING! WARNING! Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the Do not attempt repair work without State of California to cause cancer, sufficient training, service manuals, birth defects, and other reproduc- and the proper tools.

  • Page 17: Additional Sources Of Information

    INTRODUCTION Additional Sources of must be performed by an authorized WARNING! service facility. If you aren’t an Information experienced mechanic, or don’t have Modifying your vehicle can make Installed Equipment - Operator's the right equipment, please leave all it unsafe. Some modifications can Manuals repairs to an authorized service facility.
  • Page 18 INTRODUCTION Other Sources Another place to learn more about trucking is from local truck driving schools. Contact one near you to learn about courses they offer. Federal and state agencies such as the department of licensing also have information. The Interstate Commerce Commission can give you information about regulations governing transportation across state...

  • Page 19: Cab And Frame Access

    CAB AND FRAME ACCESS CAB AND FRAME WARNING! ACCESS Jumping out of the cab or getting into the cab without proper caution Safety is dangerous. You could slip and fall, which could lead to death or WARNING! personal injury. Keep steps clean. Always reinstall steps before enter- Clean any fuel, oil, or grease off of ing the cab or accessing the deck...

  • Page 20: Door Lock And Keys

    CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Door Lock and Keys lock. Turn the key toward the rear to Keys Door Lock lock; forward to unlock. The same key fits your ignition, doors, Doors can be locked from the inside by and sleeper luggage compartment. using the lock button.

  • Page 21: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Operation NOTE To Unlock the Driver’s Door (Optional) FCC ID: L2C0031T IC: 3432A- Press the UNLOCK button once. The This vehicle may be equipped with a 0031T FCC ID: L2C0032R IC: driver's door will unlock and the parking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system 3432A-0032R This device complies lights will come on for 40 seconds.

  • Page 22: Climbing Onto The Deck Plate

    CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Climbing onto the Deck Batteries Synchronization Plate The key fob uses one CR2032, The key fob may need to be 3V battery. Batteries should last synchronized to the truck when the WARNING! approximately three years, depending battery is replaced or when the key fob When you are climbing onto and on use.
  • Page 23 CAB AND FRAME ACCESS WARNING! The following pictures show you the right way to get on and off the area Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, behind your cab. oil, or grease off the steps before entering the cab or accessing the deck plate.
  • Page 24 CAB AND FRAME ACCESS Maintain three points of contact as you Maintain three points of contact as you reach the deck area. step to deckplate. 1-16 https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/ Y53-6076-1B1 (03/17)

  • Page 25: Getting To Your Engine

    GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE GETTING TO YOUR Hood Tilt ENGINE To open your hood, unlock the hood hold downs by unlatching them. Put Hood Hold Downs one or both hands on the top of the hood front. Tilt the hood forward by Hood hold downs keep a hood from pulling at the top of the hood keeping opening unexpectedly.

  • Page 26: Hood Hold-Open Device

    GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE Hood Hold-Open Device To disengage the latch for hood The hood is equipped with a hood closure, rotate the release lever fully hold-open device. In order for the hood forward. hold-open device to become engaged, the vehicle hood must be fully open. Once the vehicle hood is fully open, the hold-open latch will automatically engage and will need to be disengaged...
  • Page 27 GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE WARNING! Always ensure the hood hold-open latch is engaged to keep the hood fully open any time anyone gets un- der the hood for any reason. Fail- ure to do so may cause the hood to close uncontrollably which may re- sult in death or personal injury.

  • Page 28: Seats And Restraints

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS SEATS AND Seat Adjustment WARNING! RESTRAINTS WARNING! Do not drive or ride with your seat Do not adjust the driver's seat while back in the reclined position. You Introduction the vehicle is moving. The seat could be injured by sliding under the could move suddenly and unexpect- seat belts in a collision.

  • Page 29: Safety Restraint Belts

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Safety Restraint Belts much worse when riders are unbelted. above the speedometer/tachometer Always fasten your seat belt and be (see “Seat Belt, Fasten” on page 3-27). sure anyone riding with you does the same. Therefore, read the following instructions and always observe user warnings pertaining to safety belts.
  • Page 30 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder Belt Pull belt to check for proper If the belt is locked, lean the body back fastening and adjustment, as The combination lap-shoulder belt is to remove any tension in the belt. After follows: equipped with a locking mechanism. releasing the belt, allow the belt to The system adjusts automatically to a retract completely by guiding the belt...

  • Page 31: Tether Belts

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Safety Restraint Belts Lap Belt Shoulder Belt Correct Incorrect (too high on hips) Correct (over arm) Incorrect (under Incorrect (twisted) arm) Tether Belts WARNING! Internal tether belts do not require Proper seat belt adjustment and use This vehicle may have an external adjustment.

  • Page 32: Komfort-Latch® Feature

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Komfort-Latch® Feature To adjust an external tether belt: WARNING! • Make sure that the tether belt is Your vehicle includes a feature Do not remove, modify, or replace attached to the cab floor and seat designed to eliminate cinching and the tether belt system with a differ- frame.
  • Page 33 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS While seated appropriately, push WARNING! the “on” button to engage the Do not set the Komfort-Latch® with Komfort-Latch®. too much slack. Too much slack Learn forward in the seat until you may reduce the effectiveness of the hear a “click.”...

  • Page 34: During Pregnancy

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS During Pregnancy Belt Damage and Repair Pregnant women should always wear Damaged belts in the cab must combination lap/shoulder belts. The be replaced. Belts that have been lap belt portion must be worn snugly stretched, cut, or worn out may not and as low as possible across the protect you in an accident.

  • Page 35: Sleeper Bunks And Restraints

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Sleeper Bunks and Lower WARNING! Restraints WARNING! Be sure the restraint system is For cabs equipped with a sleeper, be used when anyone is occupying the Always keep the lower bunk in its sure to use the restraint devices when sleeper while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 36 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Upper Upper Rear Sleeper Storage WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with an WARNING! Any loose items on the upper or upper storage shelf that extends over lower bunk should be moved to a Be sure the latch that holds the up- the lower bunk and across the rear secured place before driving the ve- per bunk in the folded position is...

  • Page 37: Safety Restraint Tips

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Safety Restraint Tips the optional sleeper) should hold a • Keep seat belt and bunk restraint combined total not exceeding 5 lbs buckles free of any obstruction • Do not wear a belt over rigid or (2.2 kg) per compartment. that may prevent secure locking.
  • Page 38 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS to keep you and your passengers • All belts must be kept clean or the safe. retractors may not work properly. • If any seat belt or bunk restraint • Never bleach or dye seat or bunk is not working properly, see an restraint belts: chemicals can authorized dealer for repair or...

  • Page 39: Start-Up

    START-UP START-UP Safe Vehicle Operation or federal ordinances to use cellular devices while operating the vehicle. For your safety, as well as those Introduction around you, be a responsible driver: Much has gone into the manufacturing of your vehicle including advanced The following section covers start-up •...

  • Page 40: Vehicle Loading

    START-UP Vehicle Loading WARNING! WARNING! Compare your vehicle's load capacity The use of alcohol, drugs, and cer- Do not text and drive. Your reac- with the total load you are carrying. If tain medications will seriously im- tion time, perceptions and judgment adjustments need to be made, make pair perception, reactions, and driv- can be affected while texting or us-...
  • Page 41 START-UP components installed from the factory Load Distribution: be sure any load WARNING! on to the vehicle and their designed you carry is distributed so that no axle specifications. (Axle weight ratings are An unevenly distributed load or a has to support more than its GAWR. listed on the driver's door edge.) load too heavy over one axle can af- fect the braking and handling of your...

  • Page 42: Emergency Equipment

    START-UP Emergency Equipment Driver's Check List The following operations are to be performed by the driver. It is good practice to carry an To keep your vehicle in top shape and Performing these checks and following emergency equipment kit in your maintain a high level of safety for you, the maintenance procedures in vehicle.
  • Page 43 START-UP Approaching Your Vehicle Daily Checks Windshield washer reservoir fluid level - fill if necessary. • Check the overall appearance and Engine Compartment Checks - Daily condition. Are windows, mirrors, Battery Cables - check the and lights clean and unobstructed? Engine Fluid Levels - add more if condition of the battery and necessary.
  • Page 44 START-UP Perform an exterior light test using Air Tanks - drain water from all air WARNING! the dash mounted switch next to tanks. Make sure the drain cocks the steering wheel. See Exterior are closed. This procedure is also Diesel fuel in the presence of an ig- Lighting Self-Test on page 3-60.
  • Page 45 START-UP These regulations may be purchased 11. Check the fifth wheel. Is the Windshield - check operation of by writing to: kingpin locked? windshield wipers and washers. Superintendent of Documents Is the sliding fifth wheel Horn - check operation of horn. locked? Fuel - check fuel.
  • Page 46 START-UP Weekly Operations level, after the engine has warmed up to operating Battery - check battery and temperature. terminals. Wheel Cap Nuts - are they all in place and torqued properly? Tighten if necessary. Other Controls and Wiring - check for condition and adjustment Steering Components - check pitman arm, draglink, and power...

  • Page 47: Emergency

    EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IF... You Need Roadside Assistance ..2-3 Low Air Alarm Turns On ... . . 2-3 Stop Engine Lamp Turns On ... 2-4 Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Turns On.
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  • Page 49: What To Do If

    4-18, for transmission shifting questions but can get you in and parking brake information.) • Open 24-7-365 days a year contact with a Peterbilt dealer who can. Turn OFF the engine. • They can help you get roadside •...

  • Page 50: Stop Engine Lamp Turns On

    WHAT TO DO IF... Stop Engine Lamp Turns On Engine Oil Pressure Lamp WARNING! Turns On Stop Engine Lamp - If If the air pressure falls below 60 the Stop Engine warning Engine Oil Pressure Lamp psi (414 kPa) the spring brakes lamp illuminates, it means - If the oil pressure suddenly you have a serious engine...

  • Page 51: Engine Is Overheating

    WHAT TO DO IF... Engine is Overheating parking brake. Keep the engine Wait a few minutes to allow oil running. to drain into the engine oil pan, The cooling system may overheat if Check to ensure the Oil Pressure and then check the oil level. (See the coolant level is below normal or if Gauge reads normal.

  • Page 52: Fuse Or Relay Blows

    WHAT TO DO IF... Fuse or Relay Blows If overheating came from WARNING! severe operating conditions, the Fuses, circuit breakers, and relays are To reduce the chance of death, temperature should have cooled located in the Power Distribution Box personal injury, fire and/or vehicle by this time.
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  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IF... WARNING! CAUTION Do not replace a fuse with a fuse of a If a circuit keeps blowing fuses, have higher rating. Doing so may damage the electrical system inspected for a the electrical system and cause a short circuit or overload by an au- fire.
  • Page 56 WHAT TO DO IF... Fuse Inspection and Replacement If it is blown, replace it with a fuse of All the electrical circuits have fuses the same rating. to protect them from a short circuit or If a fuse of the same rating is not overload.

  • Page 57: Jump Starting Vehicles

    JUMP STARTING VEHICLES JUMP STARTING metal jewelry and avoid leaning over WARNING! the battery. VEHICLES Never jump start a battery near fire, flames, or electrical sparks. Bat- Introduction teries generate explosive gases that could explode. Keep sparks, Jump starting a vehicle is not a flame, and lighted cigarettes away recommended practice due to the from batteries.
  • Page 58 JUMP STARTING VEHICLES To Jump Start your Vehicle Preparing the vehicles: CAUTION Remove any personal jewelry WARNING! Improper hook-up of jumper cables that may come in contact with the When jump starting using a battery or not following these procedures battery terminals.
  • Page 59 JUMP STARTING VEHICLES Connect the batteries: If either vehicle is equipped with Start the vehicle that has the battery disconnects ensure they good battery first. Let it run for 5 Attach one end of a jumper cable are in the "OFF" position prior to minutes.
  • Page 60 JUMP STARTING VEHICLES Remove jumper cables: WARNING! When disconnecting jumper cables, make sure they do not get caught in any moving parts in the engine com- partment. Failure to comply may re- sult in death, personal injury, equip- ment or property damage. Reverse the above procedure exactly when removing the jumper cables.

  • Page 61: Vehicle Recovery And Spring Brakes

    VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES VEHICLE RECOVERY the lubricant in the top front of the drive axle will drain to the rear. This CAUTION AND SPRING BRAKES will leave the top components dry. The Connect only to the Recovery resulting friction may damage them. Hitches, see Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Recovery Guidelines...
  • Page 62 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Recovery Procedure the vehicle’s air system is Follow state/provincial and local connected to that of the recovery Review and understand all the laws that apply to vehicles in tow. vehicle. Ensure that any air line cautions and warnings of this that has been removed from a Do not tow vehicles at speeds in...
  • Page 63 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Recovery Hitch Connection Technology and Maintenance Council 950 N. Glebe Road Specially designed hitches are required to recover your vehicle. The (703) 838-1763 recovery hitches attach to the frame. Arlington, VA 22203 Email: tmc@trucking.org Two hitch assemblies, made up of the tmc.truckline.com following parts, are recommended for the proper recovery of your vehicle.
  • Page 64 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Recovery Hitch Installation Driver Controlled Main Differential Use the following procedure to install Follow these steps to lock a the Vehicle Recovery Hitches. See driver-controlled main differential. Recovery Hitch Assembly illustration WARNING! for part identification. An open air line on the recovered Check square sockets behind vehicle will cause a leak in the air...
  • Page 65 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES This action will lock the CAUTION CAUTION differential by pushing a piston into a “lock” position. Failure to lift the driving wheels off Water, dirt and other material can the ground or remove the driveline enter an open hub or axle.
  • Page 66 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES MAXIMUM DIRECTION OF CAUTION CAPACITY CAUTION PULL (Lb) * Connect recovery rigging only to A recovered vehicle will have no op- 45º in any Direction 20,000 hitches intended for that purpose. erational brake system. Additionally, * Both hitches pulled simultaneously.
  • Page 67 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Recovery Rigging To connect to the vehicle, follow the suggested rigging methods below. • Use a double chain or cable setup that distributes the load equally to both hitches. • Never loop a single chain or cable through both hitches.

  • Page 68: Returning Vehicle To Service

    VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Returning Vehicle to Service Spring Brakes—Manual The brakes can be released in this Release You will have to add lubricant to manner should the pressure in the air prevent damage after your vehicle has system not be enough to release them. Recovering a vehicle requires that you been towed.
  • Page 69 VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES pressure in the brake system, perform 4. Insert the release WARNING! the following procedure: stud through the Do not operate a vehicle when the opening in the spring 1. Remove the chamber where the spring brakes have been manually cap from the spring cap was removed.

  • Page 70: Sand, Mud, Snow And Ice

    VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Sand, Mud, Snow and Ice 6. With a wrench, WARNING! turn the release stud If the vehicle gets stuck in sand, Do not spin the wheels faster than assembly nut until the mud, snow, or ice: compression spring 35 mph (55 km/h).

  • Page 71: Towing The Vehicle

    VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES Towing the Vehicle • • Be sure that transmission is fully If towing from the front, ensure engaged in gear before releasing that the rear axles are prepared Towing the vehicle should be done the clutch pedal (manual only). for towing.
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  • Page 73: Controls

    CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel ..3-5 Instrument Cluster Description ..3-8 WARNING SYMBOLS Guide to the Warning Symbols ..3-15 Description of Warning Symbols .
  • Page 74 CONTROLS How To Navigate The Functions In The Instrument Cluster Display ....3-34 Driver Information Display ... 3-35 Driver Information Display Description .
  • Page 75 CONTROLS Transmission Retarder Oil Temperature ..3-46 SWITCHES Dash Switches ....3-47 Controls on the Steering Column ..3-64 Door Mounted Controls .
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  • Page 77: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel This part explains the location of the various features on your vehicle and describes their function. For information on using these features in driving, see the paragraphs that follow. Please remember that each vehicle is custom-made.
  • Page 78 INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT SIDE 1. Directional Signal and High Beam Indicators (standard) (Note: Custom warning lights are added in this area.) 2. Tachometer 3. Oil Pressure 4. Coolant Temperature 5. Voltmeter 6. Driver Information Display 7. Fuel Level 8. Primary Air Pressure 9.
  • Page 79 INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT SIDE 1. Oil Temperature 2. Transmission Oil Temperature 3. Front Driver Oil Temperature 4. Brake Application Pressure 5. Air Cleaner Restriction 6. Rear Driver Oil Temperature 7. Air Suspension Deflate 8. Fifth Wheel Lock 9. Interaxle Differential Lock 10.

  • Page 80: Instrument Cluster Description

    INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Cluster Audible Alarm Optional Icons Description The audible alarm will sound during Additional icons may be operational Instrument System Self-Test the Instrumentation System Self-Test. depending on individual vehicle The audible alarm will also sound in specifications. These will be included When the ignition switch is turned conjunction with most warning lights.
  • Page 81 INSTRUMENT PANEL Check Messages 1. Speedometer 2. Tachometer Check messages are provided to give The Speedometer indicates the vehicle The Tachometer measures the engine the operator additional information speed in miles per hour (mph) and speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). regarding systems that require in kilometers per hour (km/h).
  • Page 82 INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation and Maintenance Manual 3. Engine, Coolant Temperature 4. Fuel Level, Primary for RPM recommendations.) The Primary Fuel gauge indicates the total (approximate) amount of fuel in the fuel tank. In addition to indicating empty and full, the gauge(s) also The water temperature gauge shows indicate the fuel level in graduated the temperature of the engine coolant.
  • Page 83 INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Engine, Oil Pressure NOTE WARNING! For Export vehicles, the fuel gauges Do not carry fuel containers or any will not state: ULTRA LOW SULFUR container used to store combustible It is important to maintain oil pressure DIESEL FUEL ONLY. liquids.
  • Page 84 INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 7 and 8. Primary and Secondary Air Check the engine manufacturer's Pressure manual for the correct oil pressure ranges for your vehicle's engine. If the oil pressure suddenly drops, or the audible alarm and engine oil Primary Air Pressure The diesel exhaust fluid gauge shows pressure warning light come on while...
  • Page 85 INSTRUMENT PANEL Please refer to Low Air Alarm Turns WARNING! WARNING! On on page 2-3 for instructions on If the air pressure falls below 60 psi The air pressure warning light and what to do if the air system becomes (414 kPa), the spring brakes may the audible alarm tone indicate a inoperative.
  • Page 86 INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Driver Information Display 10. Trip Reset The display can show multiple warning The cluster mounted trip reset button lights. Warning information will appear is the only way to zero trip data. After momentarily and then will minimize in toggling the trip ODO (short pushes to the screen.

  • Page 87: Warning Symbols

    WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING SYMBOLS The following is a list of Warning WARNING! Light/Indicator Symbols that appear in Guide to the Warning Do not ignore a warning light or the instrument cluster. audible alarm. These signals tell Symbols you something is wrong with your •...
  • Page 88 WARNING SYMBOLS Warning Light/Indicator Symbols Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 1. Axle, Stability Control Yellow on page 3-23 2. Axle, Traction Control Yellow on page 3-23 3. Brakes, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Yellow on page 3-23 4. Brakes, Low Air on page 2-3 5.
  • Page 89 WARNING SYMBOLS Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 6. Brake, Service Brakes on page 3-24 7. Brakes, Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Yellow on page 3-24 8. Differential, Inter Axle Diff Lock Yellow on page 3-24 9. Dump Truck, Body Up on page 3-24 10.
  • Page 90 WARNING SYMBOLS Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 12. Emissions, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Yellow on page 3-25 13. Emissions, High Exhaust System Temperature Yellow on page 3-25 (HEST) 14. Emissions, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Yellow on page 3-25 15. Engine, Check Engine Yellow on page 3-26 16.
  • Page 91 WARNING SYMBOLS Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 18. Engine, Low Coolant Level Yellow on page 3-26 19. Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown on page 3-26 20. Engine, Retarder (Brake) Green on page 3-26 21. Engine, Stop Engine on page 3-26 22.
  • Page 92 WARNING SYMBOLS Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 24. Lights, High Beam Blue on page 3-27 25. Power Take-off (PTO) Yellow on page 3-27 26. Power Take-off (PTO), Pump Mode Green on page 3-27 27. Seat Belt, Fasten on page 3-27 28.
  • Page 93 WARNING SYMBOLS Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 30. Transmission, Auxiliary Yellow on page 3-27 31. Transmission, Check on page 3-28 32. Transmission, Oil Temperature High Yellow on page 3-28 33. Transmission, Retarder (may include BrakeSaver ● Yellow on page 3-28 when applicable) ●...
  • Page 94 WARNING SYMBOLS Std/ Symbol Name Symbol Color Page 35. Turn Signal, Left Green on page 3-28 36. Turn Signal, Right Green on page 3-28 3-22 https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/ Y53-6076-1B1 (03/17)

  • Page 95: Description Of Warning Symbols

    WARNING SYMBOLS Description of Warning 3. Brakes, Anti-Lock Brake 2. Axle, Traction Control (ATC Symbols System (ABS) or Automatic Traction Control) 1. Axle, Stability Control (ESC Illuminates during the Instrumentation or Electronic Stability Control) Watches vehicle’s wheel speeds System Self-Test. Have the ABS to detect slippage and may reduce system checked by an authorized engine power, or apply vehicle brakes,...
  • Page 96 WARNING SYMBOLS soon as possible. See Operating the Illuminates when the inter-axle Brake System on page 4-21 for more 5. Brake, Park Brake differential switch is ON thus locking information. the inter-axle differential. This powers the forward rear and the rear rear Illuminates in the status indicator when NOTE differentials equally.
  • Page 97 WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING! WARNING! 11. Dump Truck, Trailer Body Up If this light is on, do not park in an If this light is on, temperature of area of combustible vapors or mate- the tail pipe, exhaust pipes, diesel Illuminates when Trailer Dump Body rials.
  • Page 98 WARNING SYMBOLS Malfunction Indicator Lamp will activate in conjunction with the High Exhaust 18. Engine, Low Coolant Level 21. Engine, Stop Engine Temperature, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Emission Fluid Illuminates with an audible alarm Illuminates and an audible alarm tone (DEF) Warning Lights.
  • Page 99 WARNING SYMBOLS 23. Fuel, Water In Fuel (WIF) 25. Power Take-off (PTO) 28. Suspension Dump Illuminates when water has been Illuminates when the PTO is engaged. Illuminates when suspension air bags detected in the fuel. are deflated. NOTE 24. Lights, High Beam Do not drive vehicle with PTO en- 29.
  • Page 100 WARNING SYMBOLS Illuminates when Allison 1000/2000 31. Transmission, Check transmission requires service. Illuminates when transmission 35. Turn Signal, Left has recorded a fault code. This icon may also appear in the Blinks when the left turn signal or the Transmission Display menu of the hazard light function is operating.

  • Page 101: Standard Gauges

    STANDARD GAUGES STANDARD GAUGES Speedometer by an audible alarm, whenever the limits of the function being displayed The speedometer indicates the are exceeded. Introduction vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) and in kilometers per hour (km/h). On the pages that follow you will find The speedometer also includes an descriptions of some of the gauges odometer, trip meter, and trip reset...

  • Page 102: Odometer / Trip Meter

    STANDARD GAUGES Odometer / Trip Meter Tachometer odometer is “9999.9” before it rolls over to zero. The LCD display in the lower part of the Your tachometer measures the engine speedometer contains the odometer To reset the trip odometer, press speed in revolutions- per-minute and trip meter.

  • Page 103: Engine Hours / Outside Air Temperature

    STANDARD GAUGES Engine Hours / Outside Air a snowflake symbol. The symbol will turn on when the temperature drops NOTE Temperature below 34°F or 11°C and flash for the The OAT uses a sensor (located at first 3 seconds, then stay on until the The LCD display in the lower part of the the bottom of the driver’s side mir- temperature goes above 37°F or 28°C...

  • Page 104: Fuel Gauge

    STANDARD GAUGES Fuel Gauge Primary (Secondary) Air The fuel gauge shows the approximate Pressure Gauge (Air amount of fuel in the fuel tanks. Reservoir) Besides empty and full, the gauge also indicates 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 of The air pressure gauge indicates the total capacity.

  • Page 105: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Gauge

    STANDARD GAUGES Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) WARNING! Gauge The air pressure warning light and the audible alarm indicate a danger- ous situation. There is not enough air pressure in the reservoirs for re- peated braking and the brake sys- tem has failed. If air pressure falls below 60 psi (414 kPa) the spring Ensure the air pressure registers more brakes could suddenly apply, caus-...

  • Page 106: Water Temperature Gauge

    STANDARD GAUGES Water Temperature Gauge How To Navigate The CAUTION Functions In The Instrument Cluster Display Use Diesel Exhaust Fluid only. Fail- ure to do so may damage compo- Menu Control Switch (MCS) nents of the Diesel Particulate Filter The MCS is used to navigate the (DPF).

  • Page 107: Driver Information Display

    STANDARD GAUGES Driver Information Display Driver Information Display ° Setting values Description • Pushing the MSC ° Confirming desired selection WARNING! Do not look at the Driver Information Display for prolonged periods while the vehicle is moving. Only glance at the monitor briefly while driving. Driver Information Display Failure to do so can result in the Status Indicator...
  • Page 108 STANDARD GAUGES through a constant monitoring of Virtual Gauges systems when any of the following conditions are met: ignition key in ON or ACC positions ignition timer is active MCS button is pushed (independent of ignition key switch position) In addition to a blank screen, the following are menu items and the clock alarm sounds information available within each menu...
  • Page 109 STANDARD GAUGES Ignition Timer When selecting the virtual gauge, RPM Detail the screen will display the specific information for that gauge. The system voltage is shown for illustrative purposes. Ignition timer is set from this menu. RPM reading of actual engine RPM The ignition timer may be set for up to (Accessible while parked or driving).
  • Page 110 STANDARD GAUGES • Engine Hours Trip Information Truck Information • Idle Hours NOTE NOTE • % Idle Hours When accessing the trip information When accessing the truck informa- menu, push the MCS on this menu tion menu, push the MCS on this •...
  • Page 111 STANDARD GAUGES pushing the MCS will display new Engine Make Diagnostic Display menus for more information. Engine Model Transmission Display NOTE Engine Software Version “Faults Found” will only be active if a NOTE Governed Speed Limit red or yellow warning lamp is illumi- nated.
  • Page 112 STANDARD GAUGES know what screen they are in. (Does • Home/Local Time Active Warnings not indicate a fault code.) • Alarm ON/OFF This information is accessible when the vehicle is parked or driving. • Alarm Time • Units of measure This menu selection will display all active warning icons.
  • Page 113 STANDARD GAUGES Rotate the MCS to display either Rotate the MCS to toggle AM/PM. To set home, local or alarm time: English, Spanish or French. Press Press the MCS. the MCS knob to select the desired Press the button above the MCS language.

  • Page 114: Optional Gauges

    OPTIONAL GAUGES OPTIONAL GAUGES Axle, Pusher Air Pressure Axle, Tag Air Pressure Introduction Listed here are gauges that may or may not be on your dashboard or The Tag Axle Air Pressure gauge the center instrument cluster. For indicates the amount of air pressure in vehicles with a telematic navigation the tag axle suspension air bags.

  • Page 115: Fuel Filter Restriction

    OPTIONAL GAUGES Fuel Filter Restriction Air Filter Restriction Engine, Oil Pressure Indicator or Gauge It is important to maintain oil pressure within acceptable limits. If oil pressure This gauge tells you the condition drops below the minimum psi a red of the fuel filter by indicating the This gauge indicates the condition of warning light in the gauge will turn on,...

  • Page 116: Engine, Oil Temperature

    OPTIONAL GAUGES Engine, Oil Temperature Manifold Pressure Gauge Fuel Pressure Gauge The Engine Oil Temperature gauge Your manifold pressure gauge Your vehicle may also have a fuel indicates the engine oil temperature. indicates the power your engine is pressure gauge. If the oil temperature exceeds the putting out by showing the amount of maximum limits, a red warning...

  • Page 117: Transmission Temperature Gauge

    OPTIONAL GAUGES Transmission Temperature Drive Axle Temperature CAUTION Gauge Gauge (Forward and Rear) Driving with very hot temperatures in These gauges indicate the temperature your rear drive axles can cause se- of the lubricant in your vehicle’s axle(s). rious damage to axle bearings and These temperatures will vary with seals.

  • Page 118: Suspension Load Air Pressure, #1, #2

    OPTIONAL GAUGES Suspension Load Air Trailer Air Tank Air Pressure Transmission Retarder Oil Pressure, #1, #2 Temperature The Trailer Air Tank Air Pressure The Transmission Retarder Oil Suspension Load Air Pressure #1 gauge indicates the amount of air Temperature gauge indicates pressure in the trailer brake air tank.

  • Page 119: Dash Switches

    SWITCHES SWITCHES not have every switch identified in this The instrument display will display section of the operator manual. information regarding what needs to change in order for the air device to Dash Switches Some air device switches on the operate as expected.
  • Page 120 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page See Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear on page ● Amber 5. Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear 3-57. See Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear on page ● 6. Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear Amber 3-57.
  • Page 121 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page ● None 12. Cab Dimmer Switch See Cab Dimmer Switch on page 3-57. ● 13. Dump Truck Gate See Dump Truck Gate on page 3-57. ● 14. Engine, Brake Level None See Engine, Brake Level on page 3-57. ●...
  • Page 122 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page ● 19. Engine, Heater Green See Engine, Heater on page 3-59. 20. Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown See Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown on ● None (Manual) page 3-59. See Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Test) ●...
  • Page 123 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page ● 26. Generic Air, Accessory Green See Generic Air, Accessory on page 3-60. ● 27. Generic, Spare SPARE Green See Generic, Spare on page 3-60. ● 28. Ignition Key Switch See Ignition Key Switch on page 3-60. ●...
  • Page 124 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page See Lights, Exterior Lights Self-Test on page ● None 33. Lights, Exterior Lights Self-Test 3-60. ● 34. Lights, Flood Amber See Lights, Flood on page 3-60. See Lights, Flood ISO 3732 Spare on page ●...
  • Page 125 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page ● None 39. Lights, Marker/Clearance See Lights, Marker/Clearance on page 3-61. See Lights, Marker/Clearance/Cab on page ● 40. Lights, Marker/Clearance/Cab None 3-62. See Lights, Marker/Clearance/Trailer on ● 41. Lights, Marker/Clearance/Trailer None page 3-62. ●...
  • Page 126 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page See Power Take-off (PTO), Forward on page ● Amber 46. Power Take-off (PTO), Forward 3-62. See Power Take-off (PTO), Rear on page ● 47. Power Take-off (PTO), Rear Amber 3-62. ● 48. Suspension, Axle, Pusher Green See Suspension, Axle, Pusher on page 3-62.
  • Page 127 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page ● 53. Trailer Air Supply See Trailer, Air Supply on page 3-63. ● 54. Trailer, Axle (3rd Axle) Lift Green See Trailer, Axle (3rd Axle) Lift on page 3-63. ● 55. Trailer, Axle Lift Forward Green See Trailer, Axle Lift Forward on page 3-63.
  • Page 128 SWITCHES Symbol Name Symbol Color Standard Option Page ● 60. Trailer, Dump Gate Front See Trailer, Dump Gate Front on page 3-63. ● 61. Trailer, Dump Gate Rear See Trailer, Dump Gate Rear on page 3-63. ● 62. Trailer, Hotline Green See Trailer, Hotline on page 3-63.
  • Page 129 SWITCHES 7. Axle, Inter-Axle Differential 11. Brakes, Parking Brake Valve 1. Axle, Automatic Traction Control Locked (Tandem) Pull yellow knob to activate Momentarily push switch in to Turn switch on to engage parking brakes. See Parking Brake on page 4-34. engage Traction Control (TC).
  • Page 130 SWITCHES 15. Engine, Brake On/Off WARNING! WARNING! Turn switch on to activate Engine Do not operate the cruise control Do not work on or near the fan with Brake system. when operating on road surfaces the engine running. Anyone near the with poor traction (wet, icy, or snow engine fan when it turns on could be For more information on when and...
  • Page 131 SWITCHES 21. Engine, Overspeed Air CAUTION NOTE Shutdown (Test) Do not operate the engine fan in Vehicles having an air slide fifth Hold down switch and increase engine RPM to test that Engine the MANUAL position for extended wheel have a fifth wheel slider lock Overspeed Air Shutdown system periods of time.
  • Page 132 SWITCHES 25. Fuel Heater 31. Lights, Daytime Running WARNING! Lights (DRL) (with optional Turn switch on to activate over-ride switch) Do not use daytime running lights Fuel Heater. Three controls (or conditions) (DRL) during periods of darkness or will affect whether the system reduced visibility.
  • Page 133 SWITCHES 34. Lights, Flood 37. Lights, Hazard CAUTION Turn switch on for cab mounted With the switch in the ON position, If you have confirmed there is a Flood Lights. the emergency flasher makes all four turn signals (front and problem in the low beam wiring cir- rear) flash simultaneously.
  • Page 134 SWITCHES 40. Lights, Marker/Clearance/ 45. Power Take-off (PTO) CAUTION Turn switch on to engage PTO. Increasing engine RPM before the Turn switch on to control Your vehicle may be equipped Cab Marker/Clearance lights with a dash mounted PTO is actually engaged could pre- separately from the trailer.
  • Page 135 SWITCHES 50. Suspension, Dump 51. Suspension, Lift 58. Trailer, Dump Gate Turn switch on to deflate Turn switch on to over-inflate Turn switch on to open Trailer suspension air bags. The suspension air bags. Turn switch Dump Gate. switch is guarded to protect off for normal suspension height.

  • Page 136: Controls On The Steering Column

    SWITCHES Controls on the Steering Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column 64. Trailer, Suspension Column Air Dump Depending on your vehicle’s Introduction Turn switch on to deflate Trailer configuration, you may have either Air Suspension. a Tilt/Telescoping or a fixed steering NOTE column. 65.
  • Page 137 SWITCHES Turn Signal/High Beam Switch • To signal a left turn, pull the lever WARNING! back (counterclockwise). NOTE Make all adjustments to the steer- • Each time the turn indicator is ing mechanism while the vehicle The ignition key must be turned to activated the audible warning is stopped.
  • Page 138 SWITCHES • To return to previous beam: pull WARNING! the lever towards the steering After you complete a turn, shut the wheel again. system off by returning the lever to • The high beams can be the “OFF” (center) position. Failure momentarily flashed with or to shut off a turn signal could con- without the headlights being on.
  • Page 139 SWITCHES Windshield Wipers/Washer To activate the wipers for one swipe without activating the washer (“mist” Your vehicle is equipped with a function), push the turn signal lever two-speed, intermittent windshield in (towards the steering column) and wiper system. The windshield wiper release in less than 0.5 seconds.

  • Page 140: Door Mounted Controls

    SWITCHES Door Mounted Controls Trailer Brake Hand Valve CAUTION Introduction This hand valve, mounted on the If the electric pump is operated for a steering wheel column, provides air If your vehicle is equipped with power long period (more than 15 seconds) pressure to apply the trailer brakes mirrors, the mirror controls will be with a dry reservoir, the pump motor...
  • Page 141 SWITCHES Mirror Controls WARNING! Adjust all mirrors before driving. Ad- justing the mirrors while driving can cause you to take your eyes off the road, which could result in an acci- dent. Failure to do so could lead to serious injury or equipment damage. To provide good visibility, adjust the mirror so the side of your vehicle appears in the inboard part of the...
  • Page 142 SWITCHES Mirror Heat Button Adjusting the mirror switch back to the center (neutral) position to prevent unintentional Your vehicle may be equipped with If your vehicle is equipped with power adjustments to the mirrors. optional heated mirrors. Mirror heat mirrors, the directional controls for is controlled by the mirror heat switch both mirrors are located near the top of button, which is part of the mirror...

  • Page 143: Exterior Lights Self-Test

    SWITCHES Exterior Lights Self-Test Power Door Lock Switch Power Window Switch To start the Exterior Light Self-Test (ELST) feature: Park the vehicle and set the parking brakes. Lock Unlock Insert the key into the ignition, start the engine and allow the vehicle Down Power door lock rocker switches are to run through its own Power On...
  • Page 144 SWITCHES the vehicle during the test or can read • Side marker lights the instrument cluster for any faults • displayed that are lighting related. Hazard/turn signals • Lo beam headlamps • First set of fog/driving lights The test will turn those lights off and then illuminate the: •...

  • Page 145: Heating And Air Conditioning

    HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioning Controls 1. Fan Control Dial 4. Floor 7. Temperature Control Dial 2. Dash 5. Floor & Defrost 8. Air Conditioner Enable, Blue Light (On) Indicates A/C is Enabled 3. Dash & Floor 6.

  • Page 146: Introduction

    HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Introduction WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Exhaust fumes from the engine con- Never idle your vehicle for prolonged tain carbon monoxide, a colorless periods of time if you sense that ex- Do not drive with visibility reduced and odorless gas. Do not breathe haust fumes are entering the cab.
  • Page 147 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CAUTION NOTE NOTE Keep the engine exhaust system Do not stay in the vehicle with the If you are required to idle your ve- and the vehicles cab ventilation engine running or idling for more hicle for long periods of time, install system properly maintained.

  • Page 148: Manual Controls

    HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Manual Controls Air Flow Control Dial Air Conditioner Switch What Each Control Does This button turns the A/C Floor, De-mister Vents and compressor on and off. When *Defrost Vents using the Max Def function the Fan Speed Adjustment user will not be able to turn off the AC compressor with this Turning this dial clockwise from...
  • Page 149 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Tips for Efficient Cooling Fresh Air/Recirculation Switch Sleeper Override Switch (for vehicles with a sleeper) An air conditioner can reduce fog build This switch controls the source up on the windshield by setting it to the Press this button if the user of the air flowing into the heater wants to control the on/off...
  • Page 150 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING How To Use The System Turn the Air Flow Control Dial to Floor Vents. Turn the Air Flow Control Dial The engine must be running for the to Dash Vents. heater and air conditioner to generate hot and cold air.

  • Page 151: Sleeper Heater - A/C Controls (Optional)

    HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Sleeper Heater - A/C Fresh air and air conditioning are Controls (optional) automatically turned ON. Turn ON the Fan Control Dial to the desired fan speed. A separate switch on the dash HVAC Adjust the Temperature Control Dial unit will send power to the “bunk”...
  • Page 152 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING based on the knob setting. The Temperature Control is not keyed to specific temperatures. Turning counterclockwise means cooler than it is now. Clockwise means warmer than it is now. Once the desired temperature is reached, the system will maintain it automatically.

  • Page 153: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Cigarette Lighter and appliances, such as a hand spotlight or small vacuum cleaner. Ashtray (Option) Radio (Option) WARNING! NOTE As an option, your vehicle has either Do not place paper or other com- The cigarette lighter will operate with an AM/FM Stereo Receiver, which may bustible substances in an ashtray, it the ignition key in either the OFF,...

  • Page 154: Cab Storage

    ACCESSORIES Cab Storage Appliances You can choose from a variety of other Glove Box interior storage options to store your If your vehicle is equipped with a A glove box is provided to store personal supplies or small tools: television, or other appliance, be sure important documents, the vehicle they are compatible with your vehicle's - map pocket on the door...

  • Page 155: Ignition Key Switch

    ACCESSORIES Ignition Key Switch • brake lights ON: In the ON position all circuits are The ignition key switch (located to the • energized. Panel warning lights will emergency hazard flasher left of the steering column) has four light and the buzzer will sound until •...

  • Page 156: Vehicle Telematic System

    ACCESSORIES Vehicle Telematic System WARNING! WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with Only glance at the system monitor Regardless of how and where the an onboard telematics system. This while driving. Prolonged periods of navigation system directs you, it is system is a Global Positioning Satellite viewing while driving could result in your responsibility to operate the...
  • Page 157 ACCESSORIES Care of the Display Screen Screen Display On/Off NOTE From time to time it may be necessary 1. Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT The map database is the most cur- to clean the display screen. To clean button for approximately 1 second. rent available at the time of produc- the screen, dampen a clean, soft, tion.
  • Page 158 ACCESSORIES acknowledge and understand the Warning/Informational Screen information. The MENU screen will automatically appear next. 4. To turn the system off, press and hold the POWER/LIGHT button for 3 WARNING seconds. Do not let this device distract you while driving. Always concentrate on your driving.
  • Page 159 STARTING & OPERATING STARTING & OPERATING Introduction ....4-5 Normal Weather ....4-5 Cold Weather .
  • Page 160 STARTING & OPERATING More Transmission Tips ... . 4-19 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Introduction ....4-21 Retarders .
  • Page 161 STARTING & OPERATING Coasting ....4-44 Descending a Grade ... . . 4-45 Engine Overspeed .
  • Page 162 https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/...

  • Page 163: Introduction

    STARTING & OPERATING STARTING & Normal Weather NOTE OPERATING When the outside temperature is Some starters are equipped with above 50° F (10° C), you can use the overcrank protection. Check the Introduction following procedure. Engine Operation and Maintenance Set the parking brake. Manual for details.

  • Page 164: Cold Weather

    STARTING & OPERATING Cold Weather Engine Block Heater manual for the right pressure for your engine. If the oil pressure (Option) In cold weather, fast engine starting doesn’t rise within a few seconds, helps relieve the loads on the electrical stop the engine.

  • Page 165: Engine Warm-Up

    STARTING & OPERATING Engine Warm-up slowly and evenly. In extremely CAUTION Engine cold temperatures, you may have to increase idle speed. Always unplug heater before starting The purpose of engine warm-up is to the engine. Damage to the cooling allow oil film to be established between NOTE system could occur if the heater is pistons and liners, shafts and bearings...
  • Page 166 STARTING & OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION NOTE Exhaust fumes from the engine The use of a winterfront can result Keep the engine exhaust system contain carbon monoxide, a color- in excessive engine coolant, oil, and and the vehicle’s cab/sleeper venti- less and odorless gas. A poorly charge air (intake) temperatures, lation system properly maintained.
  • Page 167 STARTING & OPERATING WARNING! NOTE CAUTION To reduce the chance of death or • Do not stay in the vehicle with Do not allow your engine to idle, personal injury and/or vehicle dam- the engine running or idling at low rpm's (400–600 rpm), longer age from overheated engines, which for more than 10 minutes with than five minutes.
  • Page 168 STARTING & OPERATING Transmission Put the main transmission in gear. In cold weather (below 32° F (0° C), you may find shifting sluggish Put the auxiliary transmission when you first start up. Transmission in Neutral. This will allow warm-up is especially important at the transmission countershaft this time, but it is always a good to turn, agitating the oil and...

  • Page 169: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE Engine Fan Control Toggle the SET/RESUME switch ENGINE to obtain the desired engine rpm. Cancelling Cruise Control Stationary PTO Operation You can cancel cruise control in any The cruise control buttons for this of these ways: The engine fan can be turned ON vehicle may be used to control the using a switch that is mounted on the...

  • Page 170: Winterfronts

    OPERATING THE ENGINE Winterfronts WARNING! NOTE A winterfront or other air flow restriction Do not work on or near the fan with Do not operate the engine fan in device may be mounted in front of the engine running. Anyone near the the MANUAL position for extended the radiator to increase cab heater engine fan when it turns on could be...

  • Page 171: Engine Control Display

    OPERATING THE ENGINE Engine Control Display CAUTION Your vehicle may come with an optional The winterfront is designed to min- Engine and Driver Information Display. imize the temperature differences This instrument records information across the radiator and reduce the on engine diagnostics, scheduled possibility of cooling module dam- maintenance, driving conditions, and age.

  • Page 172: Operating The Transmission

    OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION OPERATING THE Operating Manual If the transmission is not shifting TRANSMISSION Transmissions smoothly into gear while the clutch pedal is completely pressed to the The transmission shift pattern for Operating Clutch (Manual floor, then it is time to have the clutch your vehicle may be located on the Transmission) system inspected and serviced.

  • Page 173: Putting The Vehicle In Motion

    OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Putting the Vehicle in Motion start up on an incline, apply your CAUTION service brakes before you release After making sure the vehicle's oil the parking brake. Then release Always use first gear or a low speed and air pressure are correct and all your service brakes as you engage range to start the vehicle in motion.
  • Page 174 OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Driving Tips and Techniques on page Shifting Gears in a New Vehicle Clutch Brake and Travel 4-44. Shift carefully in a new vehicle. The The clutch brake is used for stopping transmission may be a little stiff at transmission gears, allowing you to first.

  • Page 175: Driving

    OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION vehicle start forward, until the clutch is During Normal Driving Double Clutching fully engaged. See the manufacturer's If you want to shift directly into any gear Whether you are upshifting or down Driver/Operator's Instruction Manual other than first or reverse, depress the shifting, it is best to double clutch.

  • Page 176: Automatic And Automated Transmissions

    OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Automatic and Automated Hill Hold Downshifts: press accelerator, Transmissions increase engine and gear speed to the RPM required in An automatic or automated the lower gear. transmission makes shifting much Now quickly press the pedal to easier. It remains important to disengage the clutch and move completely understand how to operate the gear shift lever to the next gear...

  • Page 177: Auxiliary Transmission

    OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION Auxiliary Transmission More Transmission Tips WARNING! Riding the Clutch If you have an auxiliary transmission, If your vehicle has an automated see your transmission manufacturer’s The clutch is not a footrest. Do not transmission, be aware that it can manual for its proper operation.
  • Page 178 OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION • Never downshift when the vehicle is moving too fast. • Never slam or jerk the shift lever to complete gear engagement. • Never coast with the transmission in neutral and the clutch disengaged. • To provide smooth gear engagements while shifting, use proper coordination between shift lever and clutch.

  • Page 179: Operating The Brake System

    OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING THE Certain conditions may result in your The air compressor on the engine will BRAKE SYSTEM brake surfaces becoming overheated typically provide 100-130 psi (690-896 (above 800° F or 427° C). Overheated kPa) to the air tanks. The vehicle Introduction brakes will damage linings and drum is also designed with an air dryer,...
  • Page 180 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System is Do not drive through water deep Do not rely on an anti-lock brake sys- a critical vehicle safety system. enough to wet brake components, tem that is functioning improperly. For the safety of you and others as it may cause the brakes to work You could lose control of the vehi-...
  • Page 181 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM these tractors will require greater Trailer ABS CAUTION brake pedal application to provide the Power Line Communication (PLC) equivalent braking to a bobtail tractor Do not splice into the non-switchable North American on-highway vehicles not equipped with a proportioning auxiliary circuit on the primary 7-way are equipped with a separate electrical system.
  • Page 182 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Special Trailer ABS (Without PLC) NOTE CAUTION Option For doubles or triples, the lamp does The center pin of the 7-way trailer If a trailer does not have PLC, but not distinguish between trailers. An light line may be constantly powered it does have ABS that is powered ABS problem in any of the trailers for ABS.
  • Page 183 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Advanced ABS with Stability Roll Stability Program thereby reducing the tendency to roll Control over. Bendix® RSP, an element of the This vehicle may be equipped overall ESC system, addresses with an optional Electronic Stability rollover conditions. In the case of Control (ESC).
  • Page 184 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Yaw Stability Yaw Control The Bendix® Yaw Control system reduces engine throttle and selectively Yaw stability counteracts the tendency Yaw Control responds to a wide applies brakes to reduce the vehicle of a vehicle to spin about its vertical range of low- to high-friction surface speed, thereby reducing the tendency axis.
  • Page 185 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM ESC May Reduce The Vehicle Speed Towing Doubles Or Triples May Limitations Of Stability Systems Automatically Reduce The Effectiveness Of The ESC stability system’s Stability Systems To minimize unexpected deceleration effectiveness may be greatly reduced and reduce the risk of a collision the ESC is designed and optimized for operator must: trucks and for tractors that tow single...
  • Page 186 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM To Maximize The Effectiveness Of Truck Chassis Modifications • There are mechanical problems with suspension leveling of the The ESC system was specifically tractor or trailer resulting in uneven • Loads must be properly secured calibrated and validated only for loads, and evenly distributed at all times.
  • Page 187 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Steering Angle Sensor ATC Functions WARNING! Re-Calibration (standard) For vehicles equipped with ESC Whenever maintenance or repair Your truck/tractor ABS is equipped with “Electronic Stability Control” do not work is performed to the steering an automatic traction control (ATC) replace the vehicle’s steering wheel mechanism, linkage, gear, adjustment feature.
  • Page 188 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM drive wheel brakes or reducing engine torque to the wheels with better by slightly increasing the permissible torque. Engine torque or vehicle traction. wheel spin. When this function is in speed should be reduced to eliminate use, the ATC Warning Lamp blinks •...
  • Page 189 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM • • At speeds between 10 and 25 Improves vehicle control and WARNING! mph, the ABS control software is helps reduce stopping distances While the off-road mode can im- modified to allow short periods in off-road conditions or on poor (0.25 seconds) of locked-wheel prove vehicle control and shorten traction surfaces such as loose...

  • Page 190: Retarders

    OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Retarders pressure to slow the drivetrain. Use WARNING! the service brakes for quick stops. Various retarders are available which Do not use any of the vehicle’s re- function against the engine, driveline, Do not use the retarder when operating tarders in any situation that requires or transmission.
  • Page 191 OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Driving Bobtail or with an Unloaded Transmission Retarder WARNING! Trailer Do not rely on your automatic trans- We recommend that you do not use mission hydraulic retarder to stop your engine retarder to slow down your vehicle. If your engine shuts when you are bobtailing or pulling an If you have this option, it will act down, the vehicle’s retarder will...

  • Page 192: Parking Brake

    OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Parking Brake brakes but will not disengage the trailer Parking brakes work in reverse action parking brakes (if applicable). Either of the regular brakes. When the knob will pop back out if the system parking brakes are engaged, air is pressure is not above 60 psi (414 kPa).

  • Page 193: Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL mph (48 km/h) for the Cummins Changing the Cruise Set Speed engines) and the engine speed is above 1100 rpm. Cruise Control Switch For vehicles with cruise control buttons Press the "ON/OFF" button. on the steering wheel, the cruise This vehicle may have cruise control speed may be changed by using the Accelerate the vehicle to the...
  • Page 194 CRUISE CONTROL • Press the ON/OFF button if the Setting Idle Speed NOTE vehicle has dashboard-mounted Cruise control functions and fea- Ensure parking brakes are applied. cruise control switches or the tures may vary depending upon CANCEL button if the vehicle has Ensure transmission is in Neutral.
  • Page 195 CRUISE CONTROL In vehicles with Eaton transmissions, the cruise control switches may be located on the shift control knob. https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/ 4-37 (03/17) Y53-6076-1B1...

  • Page 196: Axle

    AXLE AXLE In the LOCK position, continuous WARNING! operation on paved, dry surfaces, put Differential Lock Do not put the differential lock in the stress on the axles, and can possibly LOCK position while the wheels are damage the internal gears. The switch The vehicle may be equipped with spinning freely (slipping), you could has a guard to prevent accidental...

  • Page 197: Suspension

    (mm) Rear If your vehicle is equipped with a Fully Laden Vehicle Air Sus- Single Tandem Peterbilt rear air suspension, and if it Propri- Ride Height, pension Drive Drive becomes necessary to reset the ride etary...
  • Page 198 Completing this procedure will en- inches (mm) Rear able you to safely reach the nearest Air Sus- Single Tandem authorized Peterbilt repair facility to pension Drive Drive have ride height and pinion angle re- Low Low set using the proper equipment and 6.75 (171)
  • Page 199 SUSPENSION WARNING! NOTE 4. Rotate the valve either clockwise or counterclockwise until air pressure in • At least one of the mounting • The rear of a vehicle will the air springs provides the ride height holes in the height control valve drop about 3 1/2 inches (88 specified for that suspension.

  • Page 200: Driving With Deflated Air Springs

    SUSPENSION Driving with Deflated Air control arm to center in the closed 6. Torque the mounting fasteners to position. Springs 55-75 Lb. in. (6.2-8.5 Nm.). The air system can then be If an air spring is ruptured, there will 7. Remove the alignment pin or dowel. pumped up to normal pressure for be enough air pressure to drive the continued operation.

  • Page 201: After-Treatment System

    AFTER-TREATMENT SYSTEM AFTER-TREATMENT SYSTEM Introduction This vehicle will has an exhaust After-Treatment System (ATS), to control vehicle exhaust emissions, which consist of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR), Regeneration Switch and warning lights. The DPF will trap soot from the engine exhaust gases.

  • Page 202: Driving Tips And Techniques

    DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES DRIVING TIPS AND Coasting Coasting with the transmission TECHNIQUES in neutral also prevents proper WARNING! transmission component lubrication. Do not coast with the transmission Introduction During coasting the transmission is in neutral or with the clutch pedal driven by the rear wheels, and the depressed—it is a dangerous prac- This section covers additional driving...

  • Page 203: Descending A Grade

    DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Descending a Grade Engine Overspeed the engine rpm to exceed maximum governed speed. WARNING! CAUTION Under normal load and road conditions Do not hold the brake pedal down To avoid engine damage, do not let operate the engine in the lower end of too long or too often while going the engine rpm go beyond the maxi- the range.
  • Page 204 DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Use of Tachometer to the engine. However, the governor WARNING! has no control over the engine rpm The tachometer is an instrument that when it is being driven by the vehicle's Do not look at the Instrument Clus- aids in obtaining the best performance transmission, for example, on steep ter Display for prolonged periods or...

  • Page 205: Maintenance

    DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Fuel - Excess Consumption Use of Instrument Cluster Display Maintenance The Instrument cluster display The vehicle's fuel consumption is Proper maintenance will keep the provides information to help the driver connected to five important factors: vehicle running like new even after optimize vehicle efficiency.
  • Page 206 DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Maintenance factors affecting fuel Driving Habits General Condition consumption: Wrong driving habits must be Other factors affecting fuel • air and/or fuel filters partially corrected and the recommendations consumption are related to loads clogged on economic driving should be and type of roads on which the vehicle followed.

  • Page 207: Sleeper Bunks

    SLEEPER BUNKS SLEEPER BUNKS Pull on the bunk to be sure it is latched WARNING! securely. Sleeper Bunk Always keep the lower bunk in its WARNING! down (latched) position while the ve- If your vehicle has an upper and lower hicle is moving.
  • Page 208 SLEEPER BUNKS Sleeper Occupant Restraint WARNING! The sleeper restraint is stored in a Be sure the restraint system is compartment on the rear sleeper cab used when anyone is occupying the wall. sleeper while the vehicle is moving. In an accident, an unrestrained per- WARNING! son lying in a sleeper bunk could be Failure to properly use the sleeper...

  • Page 209: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE Refueling Turbochargers This cooling-down practice is Air inside the fuel tanks allows water Before Stopping the Engine especially important on a turbocharged to condense in the tank. To prevent engine. The turbocharger contains this condensation while the vehicle is A hot engine stores a great amount of bearings and seals that are subjected parked for extended periods of time,...

  • Page 210: Refuel Before The Final Stop

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Refuel Before the Final Stop Location of Fuel Shut-Off Valves WARNING! If your vehicle is equipped with shut-off Air space in your fuel tanks allows Diesel fuel in the presence of an ig- valves for the take-off and return lines, water to condense there.

  • Page 211: Final Stop

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Final Stop Final Stopping Procedures 2. If you are parked on a steep grade, To make sure your vehicle is ready 1. Set the parking brake before leaving block the wheels. to go after a long stop (such as over the driver’s seat.

  • Page 212: Common Maintenance Items

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Common Maintenance Items air supply. Be sure to close the drains Inspection of the Engine Oil Level before leaving the vehicle. Accessory Drive Belts NOTE You can extend the reliability and It takes approximately 15 minutes service life of your vehicle's drive belts for all the oil to run into the sump with proper attention to installation, when the engine is ‘warm.’...
  • Page 213 STOPPING THE ENGINE Topping Up the Engine Oil Reinstall the dipstick and twist to Make sure that the vehicle frame lock it in place. Top up with oil, if necessary, via rail is standing on a flat and level the filler opening. Use the correct surface.
  • Page 214 STOPPING THE ENGINE Engine Air Intake Filter Cooling System Maintenance CAUTION This vehicle is equipped with an air inlet Your engine’s cooling system is The engine cooling system has very restriction indicator. Service the filter standard with Extended Life Coolant specific maintenance and inspection elements when the air inlet restriction (ELC).
  • Page 215 STOPPING THE ENGINE Proper Coolant Level Topping Off NOTE WARNING! NOTE If frequent topping off is necessary Do not overfill a cooling system. Ex- Removing the fill cap on a hot en- and there are no visible signs of cess coolant may result in overflow, gine can cause scalding coolant coolant leaks when the engine is loss of antifreeze, and reduced cor-...
  • Page 216 STOPPING THE ENGINE Power Steering CAUTION Oil (under low pressure) provides the When adding fluid, be sure to use power to operate the steering gear. It fluid of the same type. While many also serves to lubricate moving parts fluids have the same description and and remove heat.
  • Page 217 STOPPING THE ENGINE Automatic Transmission Oil Level Clutch Adjustment - Normal Wear If you check the fluid with the engine and steering system Clutch pedal free travel is usually 1 3/4 NOTE COLD, the fluid level should be in. to 2 in. (34 to 51 mm). This should The vehicle must be parked on level at/or above the Minimum indicator be your guide for determining whether...
  • Page 218 STOPPING THE ENGINE Fuse Inspection and Replacement Wheel Cap Nut Torque If a fuse is blown, see What to do if After the vehicle travels about 50 fuse or relay blows on page 2-6 for to 100 miles (80 to 160 km), wheel more information.

  • Page 219: Index

    Index Index Air pressure gauge (primary / secondary) ....3-32 Batteries Accessories Air system jump starting vehicles ... 2-11 cigarette lighter .
  • Page 220 Index Climbing onto the deck plate..1-14 Data recorder......1-7 using the driver information Clock Daytime running light (DRL) .
  • Page 221 Index Engine overspeed air shutdown engine hours / outside air transmission temperature ..3-45 (test) ......3-59 temperature.
  • Page 222 Index instrument panel and de-mister Instrumentation Komfort-Latch® Feature ..1-24 vents ......3-76 air pressure gauge .
  • Page 223 Index Menu Control Switch (MCS) ..3-34 Pusher axle(s) air pressure gauge 3-42 safe vehicle operation... 1-31 Mirrors ......3-68 safety alerts .
  • Page 224 Index location of fuel shut-off valves. . 4-52 axle switch, diff-lock - rear rear 3-48 engine fan switch....4-11 refueling ......4-51 axle switch, diff-lock - single engine heater switch .
  • Page 225 Index optional deep snow and mud trailer front dump gate switch . . 3-56 Tether belts ......1-23 switch .
  • Page 226 Index recovery hitch connection ..2-17 emissions, high exhaust system transmission, oil temperature recovery hitch installation..2-18 temperature (HEST) ..3-25 high......3-28 recovery procedure .
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