freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual page 169

eCoast
The eCoast feature can improve driving economy.
When conditions permit, the transmission control
automatically shifts the transmission to neutral to
coast at speeds of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h)
and above. However, the vehicle can coast down to
45 mph (72 km/h). An "E" shows in the gear display
when eCoast is in effect. See
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NOTE: Upshift and downshift arrows are not shown
when "E" is shown in the gear display.
Fig. 14.4, eCoast Display
To turn eCoast on or off, navigate to the transmission
settings screen. See Fig. 14.5.
The eCoast function is not active when any of the
following occur:
•
the accelerator pedal is pressed.
•
vehicle acceleration rate is exceeded.
•
the service brake pedal is pressed.
•
the engine brake is in use.
•
cruise control brakes or accelerates.
•
vehicle speed exceeds the cruise control set
speed by more than approximately 4 mph (6
km/h).
•
the speed limiter is active and the maximum
speed set is exceeded.
•
diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration
occurs.
Automated and Automatic Transmissions
Fig. 14.4.
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NOTE: eCoast availability and the On/Off screen
are customer-selectable parameters. To enable
or disable eCoast, see an authorized
Freightliner service facility.
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Fig. 14.5, eCoast and Creep Mode On/Off Screen
Creep Mode
Creep mode allows the vehicle to be maneuvered at
very slow speeds. To activate Creep mode for the
first time within the current driving cycle, press the
accelerator pedal to launch the vehicle, thereby
modulating the clutch and allowing it to slip.
Following this and for the duration of the current
driving cycle, Creep mode is active.
Once the vehicle is stopped via the service brakes,
the vehicle will begin to creep again, without the
accelerator pedal actuation, as soon as the service
brakes are released.
To begin using Creep mode (once active) from a
parked position, shift from neutral to either drive or
reverse, release the service brakes, and briefly
depress the accelerator pedal. The vehicle's urge to
move can then be felt.
If creep is active and no acceleration is achieved,
then Creep mode will abort. A display message
notifies the operator when Creep mode is about to
be aborted.
IMPORTANT: When slowing down from higher
speeds in drive or reverse, remember that
Creep mode will be in effect at lower speeds.
Use the service brakes to stop the vehicle.
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