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  • Page 1     OWNER AND OWNER AND VEHICLE INFORMATIO VEHICLE INFORMATION OWNER NAME: OWNER NAME: USER/COMPANY NAME: USER/COMPANY NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: DATE OF TE OF DELIVERY (WARRANTY DELIVERY (WARRANTY STAR START DATE): T DATE):  ...
  • Page 2     Foreword Foreword Thank you for purchasing a Sterling 360 Thank you for purchasing a Sterling 360  vehicle.  vehicle. This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its compo- This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its compo- nents.
  • Page 3     Symbols and alert Symbols and alert messages messages Descriptions and specifications in this manual were Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at in effect at the time of printing. the time of printing. Sterling Truc Sterling Truck Corpo- k Corpo-...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

        CONTENTS CONTENTS About your vehicle ..About your vehicle ......

  • Page 5: About Your Vehicle

        1. About your vehicle 1. About your vehicle Chassis and engine numbers Chassis and engine numbers ..........
  • Page 6      About your veh  About your vehicle icle Chassis and engine numbers Chassis and engine numbers When ordering replacement parts or requesting When ordering replacement parts or requesting repairs, repairs, provide provide chassis chassis number number engine engine number number si sis numb...
  • Page 7     Vehicle identification hicle identification number (VIN) number (VIN) The VIN is stamped on a plate that is located just The VIN is stamped on a plate that is located just below the kick plate on the driver’s door (see illus- below the kick plate on the driver’s door (see illus- tration).
  • Page 8      About your veh  About your vehicle icle Maintenance Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance Regular maintenance will improve the performance of your vehicle and extend its service life. It is rec- of your vehicle and extend its service life. It is rec- ommended that you make a habit of performing the ommended that you make a habit of performing the following inspections.
  • Page 9     Fuel Fuel Use only diesel fuel conforming to the following rec- Use only diesel fuel conforming to the following rec- ommendations, without any additives, for diesel ommendations, without any additives, for diesel engines installed in the Sterling 360. engines installed in the Sterling 360.
  • Page 10      About your veh  About your vehicle icle Advers erse e effec ffects fuel fuel mixture tures Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or  Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or  both, has the following adverse effects on the both, has the following adverse effects on the engine: engine:...
  • Page 11     33-gallon fuel tank 33-gallon fuel tank     <33 gallon fuel tank> <33 gallon fuel tank> This fuel tank is on the left-hand side of the vehicle. This fuel tank is on the left-hand side of the vehicle. To open the filler cap, slowly turn it counterclock- To open the filler cap, slowly turn it counterclock- wise.
  • Page 12          About your veh  About your vehicle icle Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High- you should immediately inform the National High-...

  • Page 13: Warning Labels

        2. Warning labels 2. Warning labels Locations in cab Locations in cab ..........
  • Page 14     Warning labels Warning labels Locations in cab Locations in cab     The caution and warning labels give important The caution and warning labels give important information. Be sure to read them before using information. Be sure to read them before using the vehicle.
  • Page 15     Voltage Voltage Hydraulic brake booster  Hydraulic brake booster  <Sterling 360 COE 50> <Sterling 360 COE 50> Z11770 Z11770 Z11693 Z11693 Towing <Automatic transmission> Towing <Automatic transmission> Hydraulic brake system bleeding Hydraulic brake system bleeding <Sterling 360 COE 50> <Sterling 360 COE 50>...
  • Page 16     Warning labels Warning labels Locations outside cab Locations outside cab Z12496 Z12496 https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/...
  • Page 17     Engine oil Engine oil Radiator pressure cap Radiator pressure cap Z10084 Z10084 Z08670 Z08670 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Z12549 Z12549 Battery Battery Z11680 Z11680 cool olin ing fa fan <A <Aut utom omat atic tr tran ansm smis issi sion...
  • Page 18     Warning labels Warning labels High-amp fuse box High-amp fuse box Air conditioner Air conditioner Z11803 Z11803 Z13208 Z13208 Cab tilt reference Cab tilt reference Cab tilt safety Cab tilt safety Z11804 Z11804 Z14891 Z14891 33-gallon (125-liter) fuel tank 33-gallon (125-liter) fuel tank Limited-slip differential Limited-slip differential...
  • Page 19     Warning labels Warning labels 30-gallon (113-liter) fuel tank 30-gallon (113-liter) fuel tank Z12494 Z12494 https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/...

  • Page 20: Vehicle Access

        3. Vehicle access 3. Vehicle access Doors Doors ............
  • Page 21     Vehicle access Vehicle access Doors Doors WARNING WARNING To prevent injuries, before opening either  To prevent injuries, before opening either      door, check for vehicles and pedestrians door, check for vehicles and pedestrians approaching from behind. approaching from behind. Driving with a door ajar can cause an Driving with a door ajar can cause an  ...
  • Page 22         1 1 Fr From om th the o e out utsi side T T o o open, open, pull pull the the outer outer handle handle toward toward you. you.     Use the the ignition ignition key to to lock lock or or unlock...
  • Page 23     Vehicle access Vehicle access Master door locks Master door locks When When the the “LOCK” “LOCK” side side of of the the switch switch is is     pressed, both doors are locked. When the pressed, both doors are locked. When the “UNLK”...
  • Page 24     Entering and exiting the vehicle Entering and exiting the vehicle WARNING WARNING Always face in when exiting the cab. Do Always face in when exiting the cab. Do     not attempt to exit with your back to the not attempt to exit with your back to the cab, as you would when going down a cab, as you would when going down a...
  • Page 25     Vehicle access Vehicle access Door window Door window WARNING WARNING Do not allow anyone to put their hands or  Do not allow anyone to put their hands or  head out of a window. The head or hands head out of a window. The head or hands could hit an object outside the vehicle, and could hit an object outside the vehicle, and cause a serious injury.
  • Page 26     2 2 Pow Power er wi wind ndow ow lo lock ck sw swit itch WARNING WARNING When a child is in the cab, be sure to press When a child is in the cab, be sure to press the power window lock switch to prevent the the power window lock switch to prevent the child from opening and closing the passen-...

  • Page 27: Seat And Steering Wheel Adjustments

        4. Seat and steering wheel adjustments 4. Seat and steering wheel adjustments Seats Seats ........... . .
  • Page 28     Seat and steering wheel Seat and steering wheel adjustments adjustments Seats Seats WARNING WARNING To prevent injury, do not adjust the seat To prevent injury, do not adjust the seat     while the vehicle is in motion. The seat while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 29     1. 1.2 2 Maki king a ng adj djus ustm tmen ent t s s Slide the seat forward or backward while raising Slide the seat forward or backward while raising     the seat seat slide slide lever lever .
  • Page 30     Seat and steering wheel Seat and steering wheel adjustments adjustments Seat belts Seat belts     To help prevent injury in the event of a sudden To help prevent injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident, the driver and all passengers stop or accident, the driver and all passengers must wear their seat belts must wear their seat belts properly fastened.
  • Page 31     1 1 Shou Shoulder lder bel belt fa t faste stening ning and and unfa unfaste stening ning NOTE: NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the length of these seat  It is not necessary to adjust the length of these seat  belts.
  • Page 32     Seat and steering wheel Seat and steering wheel adjustments adjustments 3 3 Se Seat at be belt lt s s af afet ety y 3. 3.1 1 Chil ildr dren en an and d in infa fant nts s When carrying children or infants, restrain them When carrying children or infants, restrain them  ...
  • Page 33     Steering wheel Steering wheel WARNING WARNING After every adjustment, try to move the After every adjustment, try to move the     steering wheel back and forth to make steering wheel back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked. Unless the sure that it is securely locked.

  • Page 34: Switches And Controls

        5. Switches and controls 5. Switches and controls  Arrangement of switches and c  Arrangement of switches and controls ontrols ........
  • Page 35     Switches and controls Switches and controls <Manual transmission vehicles> <Manual transmission vehicles> Arrangement of switches and Arrangement of switches and controls controls Ignition switch Ignition switch Engine idle control Engine idle control  Accelerator pedal  Accelerator pedal Brake pedal Brake pedal Clutch pedal Clutch pedal...
  • Page 36     Ignition switch Ignition switch WARNING WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to any position Never turn the ignition switch to any position other than “ON” while driving the vehicle. other than “ON” while driving the vehicle. Turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” Turning the ignition switch to the “ACC”...
  • Page 37     Switches and controls Switches and controls LOCK LOCK     ignition ignition inserted inserted removed removed only in the “LOCK” position. To place the key in only in the “LOCK” position. To place the key in “LOCK,” turn it to the “ACC” position, then press “LOCK,”...
  • Page 38     NOTE: NOTE: Before driving, turn OFF the engine warm-up Before driving, turn OFF the engine warm-up     switch. This deactivates the exhaust brake. switch. This deactivates the exhaust brake. The exhaust brake is used when the vehicle is The exhaust brake is used when the vehicle is  ...
  • Page 39     Switches and controls Switches and controls Start Starting the ing the engine engine WARNING WARNING Diesel exhaust will replace the air in an Diesel exhaust will replace the air in an     enclosed enclosed area, area, possibly possibly resulting resulting...
  • Page 40         NOTE: NOTE: When the engine has started, allow it to warm When the engine has started, allow it to warm     up until the needle in the coolant temperature up until the needle in the coolant temperature gauge starts to move.
  • Page 41     Switches and controls Switches and controls NOTE: NOTE: For safety, the engine in a manual transmission For safety, the engine in a manual transmission vehicle cannot be started unless the shift lever is in vehicle cannot be started unless the shift lever is in the neutral position.
  • Page 42     Afte After the e r the engine h ngine has st started arted, let it w , let it warm u up until p until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge the needle on the coolant temperature gauge P.
  • Page 43     5-10 5-10 Switches and controls Switches and controls Starti arting th the eng engine w with t the ca cab ti tilted lted When you need to start the engine with the cab When you need to start the engine with the cab tilted for inspection or servicing purposes, be sure tilted for inspection or servicing purposes, be sure to observe the following safety precautions:...
  • Page 44         5-11 5-11 NOTE: NOTE: Idling the engine for a long time wastes fuel. It  Idling the engine for a long time wastes fuel. It  wastes natural resources and causes air pollution. wastes natural resources and causes air pollution. Shut down the engine whenever you leave the vehi- Shut down the engine whenever you leave the vehi- cle, even for a short period.
  • Page 45     5-12 5-12 Switches and controls Switches and controls Shutting down the engine Shutting down the engine WARNING WARNING Never allow the vehicle to coast with the Never allow the vehicle to coast with the     engine shut down. This could cause dam- engine shut down.
  • Page 46     5-13 5-13 Pedals Pedals Accelerator pedal Accelerator pedal WARNING WARNING If you use a floor mat, lay it correctly and If you use a floor mat, lay it correctly and make sure it is suitable for the size of the make sure it is suitable for the size of the vehicle.
  • Page 47     5-14 5-14 Switches and controls Switches and controls Shift lever  Shift lever  <Manual transmission vehicles> <Manual transmission vehicles> WARNING WARNING When backing up, always double check to When backing up, always double check to make sure that there is nothing in your path. make sure that there is nothing in your path.
  • Page 48     5-15 5-15 Shift selector  Shift selector  <Automatic transmission vehicles> <Automatic transmission vehicles> Use the shift selector to select gear ranges. Select Use the shift selector to select gear ranges. Select lever positions carefully to ensure proper engage- lever positions carefully to ensure proper engage- ment of each ment of each gear.
  • Page 49     5-16 5-16 Switches and controls Switches and controls Use “ “3” to d 3” to drive a rive at low s t low speed or peed or when e when engine ngine braking is needed on a downhill grade. The braking is needed on a downhill grade.
  • Page 50     5-17 5-17 Overdrive lockout switch Overdrive lockout switch <Automatic transmission vehicles> <Automatic transmission vehicles> Overdrive can be switched on and off with the Overdrive can be switched on and off with the switch located on the switch located on the shift selector shift selector.
  • Page 51     5-18 5-18 Switches and controls Switches and controls Parking Parking To set the parking brake, pull the lever all the way To set the parking brake, pull the lever all the way out. out. warning warning illuminates illuminates same same time.
  • Page 52     5-19 5-19         DRLs a are il illum lumina inated b by th the day daytim time ru runni nning light system. light system. NOTE: NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights. This vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights. (DRLs).
  • Page 53     5-20 5-20 Switches and controls Switches and controls ust b WARNING WARNING Do not use the exhaust brake on slippery Do not use the exhaust brake on slippery road surfaces. The vehicle may skid, causing road surfaces. The vehicle may skid, causing an injury accident or loss of an injury accident or loss of life.
  • Page 54     5-21 5-21 Full exhaust brake function will return as soon as Full exhaust brake function will return as soon as the original conditions have been restored. the original conditions have been restored. Wipe per/ wash sher swit itch WARNING WARNING In cold weather, use the heater to warm the...
  • Page 55     5-22 5-22 Switches and controls Switches and controls Hazard flashers Hazard flashers CAUTION CAUTION If the hazard flashers are operated for an If the hazard flashers are operated for an extended period of time, this can discharge the extended period of time, this can discharge the battery and make the engine impossible to battery and make the engine impossible to...
  • Page 56     5-23 5-23 Rear view mirrors Rear view mirrors The side rear view mirrors can be moved by hand The side rear view mirrors can be moved by hand the direction of the the direction of the arrow arrow. Swing the mirror inward if the mirror is obstructing Swing the mirror inward if the mirror is obstructing vehicle movement, for example, when turning a...

  • Page 57: Instrument Cluster Gauges And Lights

        6. Instrument cluster gauges and lights 6. Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster layout Instrument cluster layout ......... .
  • Page 58     Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster layout Instrument cluster layout Speedometer  Speedometer  Tachometer  Tachometer  Coolant temperature gauge Coolant temperature gauge Fuel level gauge Fuel level gauge Warning and indicator lights Warning and indicator lights Z11892 Z11892 Speedometer ...
  • Page 59     CAUTION CAUTION The term “overspeed condition” is used when The term “overspeed condition” is used when engine speed (RPM) exceeds the engine speed (RPM) exceeds the maximum safe maximum safe limit. This can occur when the engine is driven limit.
  • Page 60     Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster gauges and lights <Manual transmission vehicles> <Manual transmission vehicles> Fuel level gauge Fuel level gauge The fuel level gauge indicates the amount of fuel The fuel level gauge indicates the amount of fuel still remaining in the fuel tank.
  • Page 61     Warning and indicator lights Warning and indicator lights Z15083a Z15083a This illustration shows the standard arrangement of  This illustration shows the standard arrangement of  the warning and the warning and indicator lights. Some lights shown indicator lights. Some lights shown here may not be installed on here may not be installed on your vehicle.
  • Page 62     Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster gauges and lights 5-19 5-19 hi hig ll llu 5-19 5-19 5-4, The engine brake operates, or the engine The engine brake operates, or the engine Exhaust brake indicator  Exhaust brake indicator   ...
  • Page 63      As a bulb che  As a bulb check, these w ck, these warning/indicator lights arning/indicator lights come on, and quic come on, and quickly go off, kly go off, when the ignition sw when the ignition switch is turned itch is turned from “ACC”...
  • Page 64     Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster gauges and lights acuum press ssure warni rning WARNING WARNING Do not operate the vehicle if the vacuum Do not operate the vehicle if the vacuum pressure warning illuminates. Low vacuum pressure warning illuminates.
  • Page 65     Pump Pump the br brake pe pedal se several t veral times imes. Chec Check to k to make sure that the brake fluid level does not make sure that the brake fluid level does not drop. drop. If the f If the fluid le...
  • Page 66     6-10 6-10 Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster gauges and lights rans ransmiss mission temp temperat erature warning ning <Automatic transmission vehicles> <Automatic transmission vehicles> The transmission temperature warning illuminates The transmission temperature warning illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition key is turned to as a bulb check when the ignition key is turned to “ON.”...
  • Page 67     6-11 6-11 Chec eck engi engine ind indica icato tor/w r/warn arnin ing There are two check engine lights: an amber indica- There are two check engine lights: an amber indica- tor light and a red warning light. tor light and a red warning light.
  • Page 68     6-12 6-12 Instrument cluster gauges and lights Instrument cluster gauges and lights Automa Automatic trans transmission w mission warning arning <Automatic transmission vehicles> <Automatic transmission vehicles> The automatic transmission warning illuminates as The automatic transmission warning illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition key is turned to a bulb check when the ignition key is turned to “ON.”...
  • Page 69     7. Starting and driving 7. Starting and driving Vehicle start-up Vehicle start-up ..........
  • Page 70     Starting and driving  Starting and driving  Vehicle start-up Vehicle start-up Do not carry containers of fuel or spray cans in Do not carry containers of fuel or spray cans in     the cab. the cab. WARNING WARNING Z11316 Z11316 Do not carry fuel in the cab.
  • Page 71     Vehicle operation Vehicle operation Should you notice anything unusual about vehicle Should you notice anything unusual about vehicle operation, stop the vehicle immediately. Check to operation, stop the vehicle immediately. Check to find the cause of the problem before continuing. If  find the cause of the problem before continuing.
  • Page 72     Starting and driving  Starting and driving  While driving, keep your eyes moving. Keep a While driving, keep your eyes moving. Keep a     clear view ahead, behind, and to both sides of  clear view ahead, behind, and to both sides of  the vehicle.
  • Page 73     Do not release the clutch pedal suddenly. This Do not release the clutch pedal suddenly. This     places undue stress on the vehicle and shortens places undue stress on the vehicle and shortens the service life of the the service life of the clutch.
  • Page 74     Starting and driving  Starting and driving  Improving fuel economy Improving fuel economy Observe the following precautions to achieve maxi- Observe the following precautions to achieve maxi- mum fuel economy and to extend tire life. mum fuel economy and to extend tire life. When the needle on the coolant temperature When the needle on the coolant temperature  ...
  • Page 75     Braking Braking On downhill grades, use the engine brake and the On downhill grades, use the engine brake and the exhaust brake to slow the vehicle, before using the exhaust brake to slow the vehicle, before using the service brakes to stop the vehicle.
  • Page 76     Starting and driving  Starting and driving  NOTE: NOTE: On slippery surfaces, the wheels could lock when On slippery surfaces, the wheels could lock when the brakes are applied. This could cause a skid. the brakes are applied. This could cause a skid.  ABS  ABS controls...
  • Page 77     WARNING WARNING If the tires slip with the exhaust brake work- If the tires slip with the exhaust brake work- ing, the ABS will start to function and the ing, the ABS will start to function and the exhaust brake will be temporarily deacti- exhaust brake will be temporarily deacti- vated.
  • Page 78     7-10 7-10 Starting and driving  Starting and driving  Never coast downhill with the shift lever in neu- Never coast downhill with the shift lever in neu-     tral <manual transmission vehicles> or the shift tral <manual transmission vehicles> or the shift selector in “N”...
  • Page 79     7-11 7-11 On rough roads and in On rough roads and in bad weather  bad weather  Use low gear and drive at a constant speed on Use low gear and drive at a constant speed on     gravel surfaces or muddy roads.
  • Page 80     7-12 7-12 Starting and driving  Starting and driving  Parking Parking WARNING WARNING Park the vehicle on a level Park the vehicle on a level surface, if avail- surface, if avail-     ble. Avoid parking on slopes. The vehicle ble.
  • Page 81     7-13 7-13 WARNING WARNING Brake Brake faults faults that that would would cause cause warn- warn- ing light to illuminate have no effect on the ing light to illuminate have no effect on the parking parking brake. brake. warning warning light...
  • Page 82     7-14 7-14 Starting and driving  Starting and driving   Limited-slip  Limited-slip differential differential  A  A limited-slip limited-slip differential differential performs performs special special func- func- tion. When one wheel begins to spin on a slippery tion. When one wheel begins to spin on a slippery surface, a limited-slip differential diverts torque to surface, a limited-slip differential diverts torque to the wheel which is not spinning, providing more...
  • Page 83     7-15 7-15 Loading cargo Loading cargo WARNING WARNING Overloading the vehicle can cause an Overloading the vehicle can cause an     injury accident or loss of life. injury accident or loss of life. Do not carry passengers in the cargo area Do not carry passengers in the cargo area  ...
  • Page 84     7-16 7-16 Starting and driving  Starting and driving  Load t the c carg argo co corre rrect ctly ly. Improperly loaded cargo is unstable. If the Improperly loaded cargo is unstable. If the weight weight     distribution is uneven, this could damage the distribution is uneven, this could damage the cargo deck and frame.
  • Page 85     8. Heating and air conditioning 8. Heating and air conditioning Front air outlets Front air outlets ..........
  • Page 86     Heating and air Heating and air conditioning  conditioning  Front air outlets Front air outlets Z14908 Z14908 Adjust usting airflow flow dire directi ction  Adjust  Adjust left/right left/right airflow airflow direction direction from from each each     outlet outlet desired desired...
  • Page 87     Heater  Heater  NOTE: NOTE: The heater uses the heat produced by the The heater uses the heat produced by the     engine. Therefore, warm air is not engine. Therefore, warm air is not available until  available until  the engine is warm.
  • Page 88     Heating and air Heating and air conditioning  conditioning  1. 1.3 Reci circ rcul ulat atio ion butt tton The recirculation button allows you to choose The recirculation button allows you to choose between fresh outside air or recirculated inside air. between fresh outside air or recirculated inside air.
  • Page 89         For airflow toward the feet: For airflow toward the feet:     Place the air selection switch in the foot Place the air selection switch in the foot position. position. Z14912 Z14912 For airflow toward the feet and toward the For airflow toward the feet and toward the  ...
  • Page 90     Heating and air Heating and air conditioning  conditioning  Using th the h eate ter c cont ontrol rols 2. 2.1 eat t Place the air selection switch in the foot/defrost 75- Place the air selection switch in the foot/defrost 75- position position foot...
  • Page 91     Air conditioner Air conditioner WARNING WARNING Do not leave children alone in the cab, even Do not leave children alone in the cab, even with the air-conditioner (A/C) on. If the air  with the air-conditioner (A/C) on. If the air  conditioning should accidentally stop, the conditioning should accidentally stop, the temperature inside the cab could climb high...
  • Page 92     Heating and air Heating and air conditioning  conditioning  The fan switch allows you to adjust the fan speed. The fan switch allows you to adjust the fan speed. To increase fan speed, turn the dial clockwise (in To increase fan speed, turn the dial clockwise (in the direction the direction of arr...
  • Page 93     1. 1.4 A/C (a (air co cond ndit itio ione ner) b but utto The A/C button provides cool, dry air to the cab. The A/C button provides cool, dry air to the cab. Press the button to turn on the air conditioning. Press the button to turn on the air conditioning.
  • Page 94         8-10 8-10 Heating and air Heating and air conditioning  conditioning  With t With the sw switch i itch in the f n the floor/ loor/defro defrost 50 50-50 position position directed directed equally equally toward toward feet feet and windshield.
  • Page 95     8-11 8-11 CAUTION CAUTION Do not run the air conditioner without refrig- Do not run the air conditioner without refrig-     erant. This will damage the air conditioner  erant. This will damage the air conditioner  compressor compressor. Check the .
  • Page 96     9. Interior equipment and 9. Interior equipment and accessories accessories Cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter ...........
  • Page 97     Interior equipment and accessories Interior equipment and accessories Cigarette lighter  Cigarette lighter  The cigarette lighter can be used when the ignition The cigarette lighter can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 98     Ashtrays Ashtrays Remove and empty the ashtrays when they Remove and empty the ashtrays when they become full. Be sure to extinguish any flammable become full. Be sure to extinguish any flammable materials before putting them in ashtrays. materials before putting them in ashtrays.
  • Page 99     Interior equipment and accessories Interior equipment and accessories Coat hooks Coat hooks Use the coat hooks to hang clothing or similar  Use the coat hooks to hang clothing or similar  items. items. CAUTION CAUTION Z08840 Z08840 Do not pull the coat hooks with excessive force Do not pull the coat hooks with excessive force or hang heavy items on them.
  • Page 100     Storage compartments Storage compartments Z14919 Z14919 1. Accessory box 1. Accessory box  6. Rear panel box  6. Rear panel box 10. Map compartment 10. Map compartment 2. Hook 2. Hook  7. Cup holder   7. Cup holder  11. Parcel tray 11.
  • Page 101     Interior equipment and accessories Interior equipment and accessories Accessory box Accessory box Use the accessory box to keep Use the accessory box to keep small articles. small articles. Hook Hook There is hook on the front of the bottle holder in There is hook on the front of the bottle holder in the center console.
  • Page 102     Card holder  Card holder  Use the card holder to hold tollway tickets and Use the card holder to hold tollway tickets and other similar items. other similar items. Appliance cases Appliance cases The appliance cases provide space to mount a The appliance cases provide space to mount a radio or other audio equipment.
  • Page 103     Interior equipment and accessories Interior equipment and accessories Accessories Accessories See an authorized Sterling dealer if you are con- See an authorized Sterling dealer if you are con-     sidering adding accessories to your vehicle. sidering adding accessories to your vehicle. Your vehicle contains electronic devices.
  • Page 104     10-1 10-1 10. In cold weather  10. In cold weather  Coolant ............. . Coolant .
  • Page 105     10-2 10-2 In cold weather  In cold weather  Coolant Coolant When vehicles are shipped from the factory, When vehicles are shipped from the factory,     long-life diesel coolant is added to the vehicle long-life diesel coolant is added to the vehicle cooling system.
  • Page 106     10-3 10-3 Cold weather operation Cold weather operation If the engine fails to start, return the ignition If the engine fails to start, return the ignition     switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Wait for  switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Wait for  the battery to recover before trying to start the the battery to recover before trying to start the engine again.
  • Page 107     10-4 10-4 In cold weather  In cold weather  Installing tire chains Installing tire chains Make sure that tire chains are installed properly Make sure that tire chains are installed properly     so that they do not become loose and interfere so that they do not become loose and interfere with other vehicle parts while the vehicle is in with other vehicle parts while the vehicle is in...
  • Page 108     10-5 10-5 empor emporarily arily conne connect hook hook outs outside chain chain shown. shown. Z11190 Z11190 Pull Pull midd middle chain chain tight tight poss possible ible connect it to the hook. connect it to the hook. Pull Pull both...
  • Page 109     11-1 11-1 11-4 11-4 11. Pretrip . Pretrip inspection and inspection and maintenance maintenance General service precautions General service precautions ..........

  • Page 110: General Service Precautions

        11-2 11-2 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance General service precautions General service precautions WARNING WARNING Never run the engine in a poorly ventilated Never run the engine in a poorly ventilated     area. Diesel exhaust will replace the area.
  • Page 111     11-3 11-3 Please take the following precautions when servic- Please take the following precautions when servic- ing your vehicle: ing your vehicle: Park the vehicle on a level Park the vehicle on a level surface. surface.     To prevent the vehicle from moving, set the To prevent the vehicle from moving, set the  ...

  • Page 112: Tilting The Cab

        11-4 11-4 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Tilting the cab Tilting the cab ti tio WARNING WARNING Never tilt the cab when the vehicle is on Never tilt the cab when the vehicle is on  ...
  • Page 113     11-5 11-5 Rais isin ing t CAUTION CAUTION Raise the cab slowly and gradually. Raising it Raise the cab slowly and gradually. Raising it quickly and using too much force could quickly and using too much force could damage damage the cab tilt mechanism.
  • Page 114     11-6 11-6 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Lowe weri ring the c WARNING WARNING     Before lowering the cab, make sure that Before lowering the cab, make sure that you have not you have not left flammable objects inside left flammable objects inside the engine compartment.

  • Page 115: Pretrip Inspection

        11-7 11-7 Lower Lower seco secondary ndary relea release (leve (lever until until engages engages with with latch latch Make Make sure sure that lever B is locked in place and cannot be that lever B is locked in place and cannot be lifted.
  • Page 116     11-8 11-8 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Coolant level Coolant level Check that the coolant level is between Check that the coolant level is between “FULL” and “LOW” marks on the surge tank. “FULL” and “LOW” marks on the surge tank.  ...
  • Page 117     11-9 11-9 Shift selector <Automatic transmission> Shift selector <Automatic transmission> Turn ON the ignition switch but do not Turn ON the ignition switch but do not start the start the engine. engine. Check that the shift selector operates Check that the shift selector operates •...
  • Page 118     11-10 11-10 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Brake fluid level Brake fluid level Check that the brake fluid level is Check that the brake fluid level is between the between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. “MAX”...
  • Page 119     11-11 11-11 Defroster operation Defroster operation Make sure that warm air blows properly onto Make sure that warm air blows properly onto the windshield. the windshield.     P. 8-3 8-3, Z11696 Z11696 Lighting system Lighting system Make sure that each lamp illuminates or Make sure that each lamp illuminates or flashes properly flashes...
  • Page 120     11-12 11-12 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Seat belts Seat belts Confirm that the seat belt fastens correc Confirm that the seat belt fastens correctly. tly.     P. 4-4 P. 4-4 Z11943 Z11943 While wa walk lking a arou round th...
  • Page 121     11-13 11-13 Suspension Suspension Look for broken springs. Check the vehicle Look for broken springs. Check the vehicle body for tilt to either side. body for tilt to either side. Z10753 Z10753 License plate and reflector  License plate and reflector  Check the license plate and reflectors for Check the license plate and reflectors for loose installation, damage, and dirt.

  • Page 122: Use Of Lubricants

        11-14 11-14 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Use of Use of lubricants lubricants  Apply  Apply lubricating lubricating grease, grease, change change oil, oil, change the coolant at regular intervals. This will change the coolant at regular intervals. This will improve the vehicle’s performance, service li improve the vehicle’s performance, service lifetime,...
  • Page 123     11-15 11-15 <FE> <FE> Z12034 Z12034 1. Rear spring pin, forward 1. Rear spring pin, forward 3. King pin bearing 3. King pin bearing 5. Propeller shaft slip joint 5. Propeller shaft slip joint 2. Rear spring pin, aft 2.
  • Page 124     11-16 11-16 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance King pin bearing (4 points total, 2 King pin bearing (4 points total, 2 on each side) on each side) Recommended lubricant: Recommended lubricant: Wheel bearing grease Wheel bearing grease Z09227 Z09227 NLGI No.

  • Page 125: Oils And Fluids

        11-17 11-17  Atmospheric temperat  Atmospheric temperatures when engine ures when engine is started. is started. Oils and fluids Oils and fluids The performance, service lifetime, and The performance, service lifetime, and startability of  startability of  the engine depend to a large degree on the quality the engine depend to a large degree on the quality of the engine oil.
  • Page 126     11-18 11-18 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Level c chec heckin king us using level switch (simplified method) switch (simplified method) Pres Press the sw s the switch be itch before st fore starting t arting the engin engine.
  • Page 127     11-19 11-19 CAUTION CAUTION     Add oil of the same grade and viscosity as Add oil of the same grade and viscosity as the original engine oil fill. Mixing oil can the original engine oil fill. Mixing oil can damage the engine.
  • Page 128     11-20 11-20 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance CAUTION CAUTION     Do not add more than the Do not add more than the necessary quantity necessary quantity of oil. The engine can of oil. The engine can be severely damaged if ...
  • Page 129     11-21 11-21 Quantity required (approximate): Quantity required (approximate): Checki cking transm nsmiss ission level Remo Remove fill fill plug plug make make sure sure that that oil is level with the lower edge of oil is level with the lower edge of the fill opening.
  • Page 130     11-22 11-22 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Auto toma matic t tran ransm smiss ission f flu luid Every 6000 miles Every 6000 miles Inspection interval Inspection interval (10 000 km) (10 000 km) Every 24,000 miles Every 24,000 miles Replacement interval Replacement interval...
  • Page 131     11-23 11-23 CAUTION CAUTION Operating the vehicle with the ATF level Operating the vehicle with the ATF level     higher or lower than recommended can higher or lower than recommended can result in transmission damage. Do not over- result in transmission damage.
  • Page 132     11-24 11-24 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance 4. 4.1 Chec ecki king axle oi oil le leve Remove fill fill plug plug make sure sure that that oil is level with the bottom of the fill opening. oil is level with the bottom of the fill opening.
  • Page 133     11-25 11-25 Inspection Inspection Daily pretrip inspection Daily pretrip inspection interval interval Replacement Replacement Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) intervals intervals or every two years or every two years Recommended fluid: Recommended fluid: Brake fluid SAE J1703 Brake fluid SAE J1703...
  • Page 134     11-26 11-26 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance 5. 5.1 Brak ake fl flui uid le leve vel ch chec ecki king The fluid level should be between the “MAX” and The fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”...
  • Page 135     11-27 11-27 CAUTION CAUTION When adding power steering fluid, be sure to When adding power steering fluid, be sure to use fluid of the same type as the original fill. use fluid of the same type as the original fill. Mixing fluids can damage the steering system.

  • Page 136: Filter Element Replacing

        11-28 11-28 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Filter element replacing Filter element replacing Engin gine oi oil fi filt lter r eplac lacin ing WARNING WARNING Wipe up spilled engine oil. Oil remaining Wipe up spilled engine oil. Oil remaining  ...
  • Page 137     11-29 11-29 NOTE: NOTE: Change the engine oil when replacing the oil filter. Change the engine oil when replacing the oil filter. If, for any reason, the engine oil is not replaced, add  If, for any reason, the engine oil is not replaced, add  the amount of oil shown below to replace the the amount of oil shown below to replace the amount held in the...
  • Page 138     11-30 11-30 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Set th the park parking bra brake and c ke and chock t hock the front t he front tires. ires. Clean Clean the are area arou around the f nd the filter t ilter...
  • Page 139     11-31 11-31 CAUTION CAUTION Do not tighten the filter case too much. Over- Do not tighten the filter case too much. Over- tightening could damage the filter case. tightening could damage the filter case. Install the sensor on the filter Install the sensor on the filter case and attach case and attach...

  • Page 140: Fuel Filter Draining

        11-32 11-32 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Fuel filter draining Fuel filter draining water water fuel fuel warning warning illuminates, illuminates, there there too much water in the too much water in the fuel filter. fuel filter.

  • Page 141: Coolant Level Checking And Replacing

        11-33 11-33  Coolant checking and  Coolant checking and replacing replacing Repl plac acem emen in inte terv rval Ever ery mont nths If the coolant If the coolant becomes very dirty becomes very dirty, replace it , replace it immedi- immedi- ately regardless of the specified replacement inter-...
  • Page 142     11-34 11-34 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance DANGER DANGER COOLANT IS TOXIC. IF A PERSON HAS COOLANT IS TOXIC. IF A PERSON HAS     ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED IT, FORCE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED IT, FORCE HIM/HER TO VOMIT AND CONSULT A HIM/HER TO VOMIT AND CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
  • Page 143     11-35 11-35 Use the following table Use the following table to determine the correct mix- to determine the correct mix- ing ratio for the coolant, depending on temperature. ing ratio for the coolant, depending on temperature. Coolant mixing ratio (as percentage of volume) Coolant mixing ratio (as percentage of volume)  ...
  • Page 144     11-36 11-36 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance ddin ing cool olan CAUTION CAUTION Under normal conditions, add coolant to the Under normal conditions, add coolant to the     surge tank without opening the pressure cap surge tank without opening the pressure cap on the radiator.
  • Page 145 the cap and make sure it is the cap and make sure it is tight. tight.     11-37 11-37 Cool oling syst stem i insp nspec ectio tion Inspe Inspect the ra ct the radiator a diator and radi radiator m ator mounts...
  • Page 146 discharge the hot discharge the hot water water.     11-38 11-38 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Repeat this procedure until the water is free of  Repeat this procedure until the water is free of  dirt, scale, and debris. dirt, scale, and debris.

  • Page 147: Drive Belt Checking And Adjusting

    Z12076 Z12076     11-39 11-39 Drive belt checking and adjusting Drive belt checking and adjusting  An  An excessively loose excessively loose tight tight belt belt could could cause cause engine to overheat, the battery to be inadequately engine to overheat, the battery to be inadequately charged, or the alternator or water pump to mal- charged, or the alternator or water pump to mal- function.
  • Page 148     11-40 11-40 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance WARNING WARNING To prevent personal injury, never perform To prevent personal injury, never perform belt tension adjustments with the engine run- belt tension adjustments with the engine run- ning.

  • Page 149: Steering Wheel Checking

        11-41 11-41 Steering wheel checking Steering wheel checking The steering wheel is critical to vehicle safety. If an The steering wheel is critical to vehicle safety. If an inspection reveals any problem, contact an autho- inspection reveals any problem, contact an autho- rized Sterling service facility to solve the problem rized Sterling service facility to solve the problem before operating the vehicle.
  • Page 150     11-42 11-42 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance While dr While driving s iving slowly lowly, make s , make sure tha that the stee t the steering ring wheel does not shake and the vehicle does not wheel does not shake and the vehicle does not pull to one side.
  • Page 151     11-43 11-43 Brak ake p edal st stro roke Start the engine and run it at Start the engine and run it at normal idle. normal idle.     Press the brake pedal down as far as it will go. Press the brake pedal down as far as it will go.

  • Page 152: Clutch Checking

        11-44 11-44 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Parking brake checking and Parking brake checking and adjusting adjusting In Insp spec ecti tion i int nter erva Dail ily pr pret etri rip in insp spec ecti tion Parki rking br...

  • Page 153: Tire Checking

        11-45 11-45 Clut utch p edal f ree pl play Shut d down engine ine. Set th the park parking bra brake and m ke and make s sure the s ure the shift hift lever is in neutral. lever is in neutral.
  • Page 154 Z10801b Z10801b     11-46 11-46 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Standar Standard in inflation pressure flation pressure Inflation Inflation Model Model Tire size Tire size pressure pressure psi (kPa) psi (kPa) LT215/85R16-10PR LT215/85R16-10PR COE 40, 45 COE 40, 45 80 (550) 80 (550)
  • Page 155         11-47 11-47 Chec ecki king t read dept Check the entire circumference of each tire Check the entire circumference of each tire to make to make sure that the remaining tread is deep enough. sure that the remaining tread is deep enough. Tread groove depth Tread groove depth 0.063 in (1.6 mm)

  • Page 156: Tire Replacing

        11-48 11-48 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Tire replacing Tire replacing Prepa pare f for t tir ire re repl place aceme ment NOTE: NOTE: If you get a flat tire while on the road and need to If you get a flat tire while on the road and need to change it right away, pull the vehicle to the side of ...
  • Page 157     11-49 11-49 Bottom surface of the axle housing Bottom surface of the axle housing     Z12086 Z12086 Remo movi ving whee WARNING WARNING After raising the vehicle slightly, confirm After raising the vehicle slightly, confirm     that the jack is firmly seated at the jacking that the jack is firmly seated at the jacking point and will not move when the vehicle...
  • Page 158     11-50 11-50 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Sligh Slightly loo loosen the w sen the wheel nut heel nuts by tur s by turning the ning them in m in the illustrated direction. Do not remove the nuts the illustrated direction.
  • Page 159     11-51 11-51 Moun unti ting whee Clean Clean the fol followin lowing areas g areas befor before moun mounting t ting wheel. Dirt or debris in these areas could cause wheel. Dirt or debris in these areas could cause the wheel nuts to become loose during opera- the wheel nuts to become loose during opera- tion.
  • Page 160     11-52 11-52 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance WARNING WARNING Make sure the socket is firmly seated on Make sure the socket is firmly seated on     the wheel nut. If not, the wrench could slip the wheel nut.

  • Page 161: Wheel Nut Tightening

        11-53 11-53 Wheel nut tightening Wheel nut tightening Every 6000 miles Every 6000 miles Inspection interval Inspection interval (10 000 km) (10 000 km) With a new vehicle, perform the first inspection at With a new vehicle, perform the first inspection at the initial maintenance period of 2500 miles (4000 the initial maintenance period of 2500 miles (4000 km).

  • Page 162: Tire Rotation

        11-54 11-54 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Same tread pattern on all tires Same tread pattern on all tires Tire rotation Tire rotation The amount of wear on a tire depends on its posi- The amount of wear on a tire depends on its posi- tion on the tion on the vehicle.

  • Page 163: Wiper Blade Replacing

        11-55 11-55 Wiper blade replacing Wiper blade replacing Repl placi acing wipe per b bla lade Rais Raise wiper wiper push push lock locking clip clip direction direction arrow arrow (see (see illustra- illustra- tion). tion). Z05981 Z05981 With t With the loc...
  • Page 164     11-56 11-56 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Windshield washer fluid Windshield washer fluid level checking and filling level checking and filling asher fluid l evel c chec hecki king Check the washer fluid level through the level check Check the washer fluid level through the level check window window...

  • Page 165: Battery Inspection

        11-57 11-57 Battery inspection Battery inspection DANGER DANGER PROTECT SKIN AND EYES FROM BATTERY PROTECT SKIN AND EYES FROM BATTERY ELECTROLYTE. ELECTROLYTE IS CORRO- ELECTROLYTE. ELECTROLYTE IS CORRO- SIVE AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PER- SIVE AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PER- SONAL INJURY.
  • Page 166 tery on its side. Doing so could cause tery on its side. Doing so could cause battery fluid leakage and a fire. battery fluid leakage and a fire.     11-58 11-58 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Remova oval and l and...
  • Page 167     11-59 11-59 Clea eani ning t the t ermi mina nals Remo Remove any ve any corr corrosion w osion with a wi ith a wire bru brush, an wash with a weak solution of baking soda and wash with a weak solution of baking soda and water.

  • Page 168: Hvac Filter Cleaning

        11-60 11-60 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Remove th the batt battery s support upport moun mounting nu ting nuts (each (each indicated indicated arrow arrow illustra- illustra- tion). tion). Remove batte battery suppo support then then remo...
  • Page 169     11-61 11-61 Scree een fi filte lter ( (ins inside cab) Removal Removal     Remo Remove four four scre screws bottom bottom lower lower center center panel panel bottom bottom pas- pas- senger’s senger’s kick kick panel panel Relea Release...

  • Page 170: Vehicle Cleaning

    center panel once the passenger’s kick panel is center panel once the passenger’s kick panel is     f610786 f610786 11/22/2005 11/22/2005 firmly in place. firmly in place.     11-62 11-62 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Exhaust system inspection Exhaust system inspection The exhaust system is inspected to control noise...
  • Page 171 leaves scratches that damage the glass. leaves scratches that damage the glass.         11-63 11-63 Using a hose, wash the mud and dirt off the body Using a hose, wash the mud and dirt off the body  ...
  • Page 172 Z11173 Z11173     11-64 11-64 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance When the vehicle is washed, braking perfor- When the vehicle is washed, braking perfor-     mance can be reduced if water enters the mance can be reduced if water enters the brake brake drums or splashes over the brake discs.
  • Page 173     11-65 11-65 2. 2.1 Clea eani ning in inte teri rior tr trim Keep the vehicle’s interior trim clean at all Keep the vehicle’s interior trim clean at all times. times. Remo Remove du dust fr from th the trim e trim with...
  • Page 174     11-66 11-66 Pretrip inspection and Pretrip inspection and maintenance maintenance Removi oving t the f floo loor m mat f for c clea leanin ning When removing the floor mat for cleaning, you must When removing the floor mat for cleaning, you must raise the accelerator pedal by using the following raise the accelerator pedal by using the following method.
  • Page 175     12-1 12-1 12. In an emergency 12. In an emergency Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........

  • Page 176: Troubleshooting

        12-2 12-2 In an emergency  In an emergency  Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Performing the pretrip inspection and regular main- Performing the pretrip inspection and regular main- tenance on your Sterling 360 vehicle will help tenance on your Sterling 360 vehicle will help ensure that it delivers safe, reliable service and opti- ensure that it delivers safe, reliable service and opti- mum performance for years to come.
  • Page 177     12-3 12-3 The engine continues to run (diesels) after being shut down The engine continues to run (diesels) after being shut down The f fuel i inje njecti ction sy syste stem is m m is malf alfunc unctio tionin ning.
  • Page 178 11-28 11-28     12-4 12-4 In an emergency  In an emergency  The vehicle lacks power  The vehicle lacks power  5-17 5-17 11-31 11-31 11-29 11-29  Air is present in the fuel sys  Air is present in the fuel system. tem.
  • Page 179     12-5 12-5 Steering is difficult Steering is difficult The c car argo i is o verl rloa oade ded to towa ward rds t the f fro ront nt. Load th the c car argo e venl nly 7-15 7-15 The p...

  • Page 180: Emergency Stops

        12-6 12-6 In an emergency  In an emergency  Emergency stops Emergency stops Should a mechanical breakdown occur, slow your  Should a mechanical breakdown occur, slow your  vehicle while being alert to other vehicles. Pull off  vehicle while being alert to other vehicles. Pull off  the road at a place where you do not hinder the flow the road at a place where you do not hinder the flow of traffic.
  • Page 181     12-7 12-7 If the engine If the engine overheat overheats WARNING WARNING Open the pressure cap only after the coolant Open the pressure cap only after the coolant temperature has dropped to at least 122 temperature has dropped to at least 122 °...

  • Page 182: Replacing Fuses

        12-8 12-8 In an emergency  In an emergency   Replacing fuses  Replacing fuses The main fuse box is located in The main fuse box is located in the lower center  the lower center      panel. Fuses are also found in the high-amp panel.
  • Page 183     12-9 12-9 Fuse r epla lace ceme ment o remov remove the fus e the fuse that is t e that is to be replac o be replaced, gri grip it p it using using fuse fuse puller puller fuse fuse...
  • Page 184     12-10 12-10 In an emergency  In an emergency  <Fuse box> <Fuse box>              A2  A2  A4  A4  A1  A1 Z15090 Z15090 Fuse Fuse  Amperage  Amperage Protected circuit Protected circuit <High-amp fuse box> <High-amp fuse box>  A1  A1 Cigarette lighter ...
  • Page 185     12-11 12-11 Fuse Fuse  Amperage  Amperage Protected circuit Protected circuit r   r    Air conditioner condenser  Air conditioner condenser  Automatic transm  Automatic transmission ission cooling fan cooling fan r   r    Auxiliary power supply  Auxiliary power supply (ignition bus) (ignition bus) r  ...
  • Page 186     12-12 12-12 In an emergency  In an emergency  hi high gh-a -amp fuse There are high-amp fuses between the battery and There are high-amp fuses between the battery and fuse box, and between the battery and alternator. fuse box, and between the battery and alternator. These protect circuits in the same way that These protect circuits in the same way that ordinary...
  • Page 187     12-13 12-13  Amperage  Amperage Protected circuit Protected circuit (casing color) (casing color) Fuse box (S1, A1 – A5, Fuse box (S1, A1 – A5, M1 – M12) M1 – M12) Fuse box Fuse box (B1 – B12) (B1 – B12) Fuse box Fuse box (B13 –...

  • Page 188: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Using a fuse of incorrect amperage could Using a fuse of incorrect amperage could cause a fire, resulting in burn injuries and cause a fire, resulting in burn injuries and loss of life. loss of life.     12-14 12-14 In an emergency ...
  • Page 189     12-15 12-15 Z15042a Z15042a https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/...
  • Page 190     12-16 12-16 In an emergency  In an emergency  Headl adlig ight b bulb repla lace ceme ment For safety and simplicity, bulb replacement is per- For safety and simplicity, bulb replacement is per- formed with the headlight removed. In order to formed with the headlight removed.
  • Page 191 Do not open the door with the front and side Do not open the door with the front and side turn signal lens moved outward (but not turn signal lens moved outward (but not Z11267 Z11267 completely removed). The door could hit the completely removed).
  • Page 192     12-18 12-18 In an emergency  In an emergency  Install the headlight Install the headlight.     Inse Insert tabs tabs headli headlight into into slots slots position position headlight headlight properly properly. Z11272 Z11272 Inst Install headl headlight ight bolts bolts...
  • Page 193     12-19 12-19 Open t Open the door door, then t , then tighte ighten the ke n the keeper s eper screw crews  behind the front and side turn signal lens  behind the front and side turn signal lens keeper keeper screw...
  • Page 194     12-20 12-20 In an emergency  In an emergency  Fron Front an and si side t turn s signa ignal bul bulb re replac place- ment ment Open th the d Turn bulb bulb fixtu fixture coun countercl terclockw ockwise direction direction...

  • Page 195: Difficult Braking

        12-21 12-21 Difficult braking Difficult braking If the vehicle suddenly becomes difficult to brake, If the vehicle suddenly becomes difficult to brake, depress the brake pedal as much as possible, depress the brake pedal as much as possible, downshift to increase the engine downshift to increase the engine braking effect, and...
  • Page 196     12-22 12-22 In an emergency  In an emergency  Emergency startin Emergency starting with g with jumper jumper cables cables WARNING WARNING If you attempt to charge a battery with a If you attempt to charge a battery with a  ...

  • Page 197: Bleeding The Fuel System

    charged battery. charged battery.    Keep cigarettes and open flames Keep cigarettes and open flames well away from the well away from the battery battery.     12-23 12-23 St Start the art the engine engine of the v of the vehicl ehicle with t e with...

  • Page 198: Towing

        Use a transparent hose so you Use a transparent hose so you can easily check  can easily check  for air bubbles in the drained fuel. for air bubbles in the drained fuel. If no hose is available, cover the air vent plug  If no hose is available, cover the air vent plug ...
  • Page 199 would damage the would damage the automatic transmission. automatic transmission.     12-25 12-25 To prevent damage to the front bumper when To prevent damage to the front bumper when     raising the front wheels, attach an L-shaped pro- raising the front wheels, attach an L-shaped pro- tection plate.
  • Page 200     13-1 13-1 13. Service data 13. Service data Recommended Recommended lubricants/hydraulic lubricants/hydraulic fluids and quantities fluids and quantities ..... . .
  • Page 201     13-2 13-2 Service data Service data Recommende Recommended lubricants/hydraulic fluids and d lubricants/hydraulic fluids and quantities quantities Quan Quantiti tities of lu es of lubric bricatin ating and hy g and hydrau draulic f fluid luids Engine Engine Manual transmission Manual transmission  Automatic...
  • Page 202     13-3 13-3 Recomme ommended l nded lubri ubricat cating an and hydr hydraul aulic flu fluids Be sure to use the Be sure to use the specified lubricants. specified lubricants. Viscosity Viscosity Driving Driving SAE viscosity SAE viscosity condition condition number ...
  • Page 203     13-4 13-4 Service data Service data Service specifications Service specifications Engine valve lash Engine valve lash · · · · · · · · New belt (when installed): New belt (when installed): 0.35 to 0.43 in 0.35 to 0.43 in (9 to 11 mm) (9 to 11 mm) Vehicles without air...
  • Page 204     14-1 14-1 14. Maintenance schedule 14. Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule ...........
  • Page 205     14-2 14-2 Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule Performing regular maintenance on your Sterling 360 vehicle will help ensure that it delivers safe, reliable Performing regular maintenance on your Sterling 360 vehicle will help ensure that it delivers safe, reliable service and optimum performance for years to service and optimum performance for years to come.
  • Page 206     Turbocharge Turbocharger Check the turbocharger Check the turbocharger rotor play (procedure in ser- rotor play (procedure in ser-  –  –     × × checking checking vice manual). vice manual).     14-3 14-3 Time of inspection and maintenance Time of inspection and maintenance Inspection interval Inspection interval...
  • Page 207 Wheel nut Wheel nut  After changing a wheel,  After changing a wheel, Tightening Tightening check after 30 to 60 miles/ check after 30 to 60 miles/ 11-53 11-53     × × × × 50 to 100 km. 50 to 100 km.  ...
  • Page 208 windshield. windshield.     14-5 14-5 Time of inspection and maintenance Time of inspection and maintenance Inspection interval Inspection interval   m   m    k    k    /    /   s   s    /    /    /    /    /    /    /    /    /    /    0    0   s   s   s...
  • Page 209     14-6 14-6 Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule Lubr bric icat atio ion sc sche hedu dule : Exhaust emission items. : Exhaust emission items. Time of inspection and maintenance Time of inspection and maintenance Inspection interval Inspection interval   m   m    k    k...
  • Page 210     15-1 15-1 15. Alphabetical index 15. Alphabetical index https://www.besttruckmanuals.com/...
  • Page 211     15-2 15-2  Alphabetica  Alphabetical index  l index   ABS warning  ABS warning ...................... 6-11 6-11 holder ............holder ............ Accelerator pedal  Accelerator pedal ..................5-13 5-13 Danger of fuel Danger of fuel mixtures ..... mixtures .............  Accessories  Accessories ............
  • Page 212 Coolant level Coolant level checking ........checking ........11-35 11-35 Shift lever <manual Shift lever <manual transmission> ..transmission> ....... 5-14 5-14 Coolant tem Coolant temperature gauge ......perature gauge ......Grease Grease fittings, fittings, location ........ location ........ 11-15 11-15 Coolant temperature warning...
  • Page 213 Outside air Outside air inlets inlets ..........8-11 ..........8-11 Tire, flat (vehicle in Tire, flat (vehicle in motion) ......motion) ......12-21 12-21 Overdrive lock Overdrive lockout switch ......... out switch ......... 5-17 5-17 Tire Tire replacing ..........replacing ..........11-48 11-48 Panel light...

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