freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2 Driver Manual page 58

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1. Digital Display
2. Mode Identification
Label
Fig. 8.1, WTEC III Push-Button Shift Selector
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1. Digital Display
2. Mode Identification
Label
Fig. 8.2, Fourth Generation Push-Button Shift Selector
NOTE: The shift into reverse may not succeed if
a range inhibitor is active. When reverse is se-
lected, always be sure that R is not flashing.
N (Neutral)
WARNING
When starting the engine, make sure that the ser-
vice brakes are applied. Failure to apply the ser-
vice brakes may result in unexpected vehicle
movement, which could cause severe personal
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2
3
R
4
N
D
3. Mode Indicator LED
4. Mode Button
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2
3
4
3. Mode Indicator LED
4. Mode Button
injury or death. Failure to apply the vehicle park-
ing brakes when the transmission is in neutral
may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly, pos-
sibly causing property damage or personal injury.
Press the N button to select neutral. The digital dis-
play will display N when neutral is selected. It is not
necessary to press neutral before starting the ve-
hicle. The ECU (electronic control unit) or TCM
(transmission control module) automatically places
the transmission in neutral at start-up.
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Failure to apply the vehicle parking brakes when
the transmission is in neutral may allow the ve-
hicle to move unexpectedly, possibly causing
property damage or personal injury.
When neutral is selected, the vehicle service brakes,
parking brake, or emergency brake must be applied.
Selecting neutral does not apply vehicle brakes un-
less an auxiliary system to apply the parking brake is
installed.
Do not coast in neutral. Coasting in neutral can
cause an accident, possibly resulting in severe
personal injury or death.
Do not let the vehicle coast in neutral. If the vehicle
is allowed to coast in neutral, the engine brake will
not work and you could lose control of the vehicle.
Always select neutral before turning off the engine.
Neutral is also used during stationary operation of
the power takeoff if your vehicle is equipped with a
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PTO.
D (Drive)
When the D button is pushed, the highest forward
range will appear in the display. The transmission will
normally go into first range when drive is selected
(except for those units programmed to start in sec-
ond range). As vehicle speed increases, the trans-
mission will upshift automatically through each range.
As the vehicle slows, the transmission will downshift
automatically.
Do not idle in drive for more than 5 minutes. Ex-
tended idling in drive may cause transmission
Drivetrain
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
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