Cab Entry And Exit - freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual

Vehicle Access
Wet or dirty shoes greatly increase the chance of
slipping or falling. If your shoes are wet or dirty,
be especially careful when entering or exiting the
vehicle.
When steps are mounted on battery box covers,
make sure that the cover is latched and secure
before using the steps.
Do not step on the fuel tank, battery box, frame,
etc., unless adequate slip resistant surfaces and
handholds are provided.
Be careful not to get hands or feet tangled in
hoses or other back-of-cab equipment as it could
cause a trip and fall.
For ease of entry and exit, there are grab handles on
the inner B-pillar, and optional grab handles on the
A-pillars. In addition, the inner door grab handle and
steering wheel may be used to provide a secure
handhold. One or two access steps provide secure
footholds.
The grab handles, access steps, and steering wheel
are all part of the cab access system. Use these
when getting into or out of the cab.

Cab Entry and Exit

Use the cab access system (grab handles, access
steps, and steering wheel) to enter or exit the cab.
See Fig. 2.4 and Fig. 2.5.
Entering from the Driver's Side
To enter the cab from the driver's side:
1. Open the driver's door and place anything that
you are carrying in the cab.
2. Grasp the door-panel-integrated grab handle with
your left hand, and the B-pillar with your right
hand, or grasp the B-pillar grab handle with both
hands. Reach up as far as is comfortable.
3.
Place a foot on the step and pull yourself up.
Shift your grasp on the B-pillar grab handle
higher. If there is a second step, place the
opposite foot on it and pull yourself up again.
4. Grasp the steering wheel with your left hand and
step into the cab.
Exiting from the Driver's Side
To exit the cab from the driver's side:
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1. Door-Panel-Integrated Grab Handle
2. Steering Wheel
3. B-Pillar Grab Handle
4. Exterior Grab Handle, Front
5. Exterior Grab Handle, Back (not shown)
6. Top Step, Back
7. Bottom Step, Back
8. Bottom Step, Front
9. Top Step, Front
Fig. 2.4, Cab Access System, Driver's Side (crew cab
CAUTION
Always face in when exiting the cab. Do not
attempt to exit with your back to the cab as you
would going down a flight of stairs. It is easier to
slip or lose your balance when exiting this way,
and there is a greater likelihood of personal
injury.
1.
Place any items you wish to take in an
accessible location on the seat or cab floor and
make sure they will not get in your way as you
exit.
2. Facing inward, grasp the steering wheel with
your left hand and the B-pillar grab handle with
your right hand.
3. Place your left foot on the top step.
4. Move your left hand to the door panel integrated
grab handle, and your right hand lower down the
B-pillar grab handle.
5.
Move your right foot onto the step.
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