Ignition Switch And Key; Adjustable Steering Column; Windshield Wiper And Washer Controls - freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual

Driver Controls

Ignition Switch and Key

The ignition switch, shown in
positions: ACCESSORY, OFF, ON, and START.
02/03/2017
Fig. 4.1, Ignition Switch Positions
In the OFF position, the key slot is vertical; the key
can be inserted and removed only in the OFF
position. If equipped, the following can be operated
in the off position (regardless of whether the key is
inserted):
•
low-beam headlights
•
taillights
•
brake lights
•
road lights
•
dome lights
•
clearance lights
•
hazard warning lights
•
turn signals
•
power windows
•
cigarette lighter
•
horn
•
clock
•
CB radio
•
electric oil pan heater
In the ACCESSORY position, the key is turned
counterclockwise. The following functions will operate
when the switch is in the ACC position:
•
ICU
•
radio/stereo system
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mirror heat
•
air dryer
•
backup lights
In the ON position, the key is turned clockwise and
all electrical systems are operable. The warning and
indicator lamps will illuminate.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank the engine until the
ICU self-check is complete.
The low air pressure and low oil pressure warning
telltales (or messages) may appear until the engine
starts and the pressure builds up.
Turn the key clockwise past the ON position to reach
the START position to start the engine. Release the
key the moment the engine starts. Do not operate
the starter longer than thirty seconds. Allow the
starter to cool between attempts. If the starter
overheats, the starter protection system will prevent
operation of the starter until it has cooled.

Adjustable Steering Column

To unlock the steering column to adjust it, pull the
steering column locking lever out and away from the
column. See Fig. 4.2. With the column unlocked, the
steering wheel can be adjusted up-and-down and
tilted fore-and-aft. Once the wheel is in the desired
position, lock the position by pushing the lever in
toward the column until it goes no further and is
parallel to the column itself.
WARNING
Make sure that the steering column is locked
before driving the vehicle. Never attempt to
adjust the column while driving the vehicle.
Doing so could cause loss of vehicle control,
personal injury, and property damage.
Windshield Wiper and Washer
Controls
NOTICE
Do not attempt to manually move the windshield
wiper arms. Wiper motor damage will occur if the
arms are forcibly moved.
The windshield wipers and washer controls are on
the multi-function turn signal lever on the left-hand
side of the steering column. See Fig. 4.3.