freightliner Columbia Driver Manual page 42

Be careful not to get hands or feet tangled in
hoses or other back-of-cab equipment. Careless-
ness could cause a person to trip and fall, with
possible injury.
Entering the Driver's Side
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1. Steering Wheel
2. Grab Handle
Fig. 3.3, Driver's Side Steps and Grab Handle
When entering the cab from the driver's side, use the
grab handle and access steps as follows:
1.
Open the driver's door, and place anything that
you are carrying in the cab.
2. Grasp the grab handle with both hands. Reach
up as far as is comfortable.
3. Place your right foot on the bottom step, and pull
yourself up.
4. Place your left foot on the top step.
5. Grasp the steering wheel with your left hand, and
step up.
6.
Step into the cab with your right foot first, and
grasp the steering wheel with your right hand.
(Fig. 3.3)
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2
3
4
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3. Top Step
4. Bottom Step
Exiting the Driver's Side
Exit the cab from the driver's side as follows:
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to exit the cab
while carrying any items in your hands.
1. Grasp the steering wheel with both hands, place
your left foot on the top step, and stand on the
threshold, facing into the cab.
2.
Grasp the grab handle at the aft edge of the
door opening with your right hand.
3. Move your right foot to the bottom step.
4. Move your left hand to the grab handle.
5. Step to the ground with your left foot first.
Entering the Passenger's Side
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2
3
4
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1. Upper Grab Handle
2. Lower Grab Handle
Fig. 3.4, Passenger's Side Steps and Grab Handles
When entering the cab from the passenger's side,
use the grab handles and access steps as follows:
1.
Open the passenger's door, and place anything
that you are carrying in the cab.
Vehicle Access
(Fig. 3.3)
(Fig. 3.4)
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3. Top Step
4. Bottom Step
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