Daimler Freightliner Cascadia 2021 Release note

Introduction
This manual provides information needed to operate
and understand the vehicle and its components.
More detailed information is contained in the Owner’s
Warranty Information for North America booklet, and
in the vehicle’s workshop and maintenance manuals.
Custom-built Freightliner vehicles are equipped with
various chassis and cab components. Not all of the
information contained in this manual applies to every
vehicle. For details about components in your ve-
hicle, refer to the chassis specification pages in-
cluded in all new vehicles and to the vehicle specifi-
cation decal, located inside the vehicle.
For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle
at all times.
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in
this manual were in effect at the time of printing.
For the most up-to-date information visit www-
.freightliner.com for the latest version of the
driver’s and maintenance manuals.
Freightliner Trucks reserves the right to discon-
tinue models and to change specifications or
design at any time without notice and without
incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifica-
tions contained in this publication provide no
warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject
to revisions and editions without notice.
Environmental Concerns and
Recommendations
Whenever you see instructions in this manual to dis-
card materials, you should first attempt to reclaim
and recycle them. To preserve our environment, fol-
low appropriate environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials.
Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices
that record specific vehicle data. The type and
amount of data recorded varies depending on how
the vehicle is equipped (such as the brand of engine,
if an air bag is installed, or if the vehicle features a
collision avoidance system, etc.).
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
•How various systems in the vehicle were oper-
ating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding
of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries
occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are re-
corded. However, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment
is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that have the spe-
cial equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Emissions and Fuel Efficiency
Compliance
This vehicle must be regularly inspected and main-
tained as indicated in the New Cascadia Mainte-
nance Manual, and in the Pre- and Post-Trip Inspec-
tions and Maintenance chapter in this manual, in
order to continue satisfactory performance and en-
sure coverage of the vehicle under the manufactur-
er’s warranty.
Many maintenance procedures ensure that the ve-
hicle and engine continue to comply with applicable
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emissions standards. Maintenance procedures, using
components engineered to comply with greenhouse
gas emissions and fuel efficiency regulations, may be
performed by an authorized Daimler Trucks North
America dealer, an independent outlet, or the vehicle
owner or operator.
The vehicle owner is responsible for determining the
suitability of replacement components to maintain
compliance with federal and local jurisdictional regu-
lations. Components including, but not limited to,
tires, cab/sleeper side extenders, chassis fairings,
bumper, hood, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduc-
tion timers are specifically designed and manufac-
tured to exacting standards for regulatory fuel effi-
ciency and greenhouse gas emissions compliance. It
is important that these components are always re-
placed with components that meet or exceed the per-
formance of the originally installed components.
Customer Assistance Center
Having trouble finding service? Call the Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-385-4357 or 1-800-FTL-
HELP. For dealer referrals and breakdown support,
call night or day, weekdays or weekends. For specifi-
cation requests and all other concerns and inquiries,
the Customer Assistance Center is available 6:00
A.M. to 3:30 P.M. PST Monday through Friday. Our
people are knowledgeable, professional, and commit-
ted to following through to help you keep your truck
moving.
Reporting Safety Defects
Vehicles domiciled in the USA thought to have a
defect that could cause a crash, injury, or death,
should immediately be reported to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
and Daimler Trucks North America LLC.
If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation; if it finds that a safety de-
fect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Daimler Trucks North
America LLC.
To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153).
To e-mail NHTSA, go to www.safertruck.gov/.
You can contact NHTSA by mail at: Administrator,
NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.
For more information about motor vehicle safety,
go to www.safertruck.gov/.
To contact Freightliner about a concern about a
specific vehicle call the Customer Assistance Cen-
ter at 1-800-385-4357 or complete a Product
Concern Form.
Vehicles domiciled in Canada thought to have a
defect that could cause a crash, injury, or death,
should immediately be reported to Transport
Canada and Daimler Trucks North America LLC.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation; if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport
Canada cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Daimler
Trucks North America LLC.
To contact Freightliner about a concern about a
specific vehicle call the Customer Assistance Cen-
ter at 1-800-385-4357 or complete a Product
Concern Form.
To contact Transport Canada, call the Defect In-
vestigations and Recalls Division toll-free in
Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or 819-994-3328 in the
Gatinuau-Ottawa area or internationally.
You can also contact Transport Canada by mail at:
Transport Canada, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, On-
tario, K1A 0N5 Canada.
The following websites contain more information
on Canadian recalls:
English: www.tc.gc.ca/recalls.
French: www.tc.gc.ca/rappels.
For additional road safety information, please visit
the Road Transportation website:
English: www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road
French: www.tc.gc.ca/fr/services/routier
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Contents
Chapter Page
Introduction, Environmental Concerns and Recommendations,
Event Data Recorder, Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Compliance,
Customer Assistance Center, Reporting Safety Defects .................... Foreword
1Vehicle Identification ...................................................... 1.1
2Vehicle Access .......................................................... 2.1
3Instruments ............................................................. 3.1
4Driver Controls .......................................................... 4.1
5Detroit Assurance 4.0 ..................................................... 5.1
6Detroit Assurance 5.0 ..................................................... 6.1
7Driver Assistance Features ................................................ 7.1
8Climate Controls ......................................................... 8.1
9Seats and Restraints ..................................................... 9.1
10 Cab and Sleeper Features ................................................ 10.1
11 Electrical System ....................................................... 11.1
12 Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown ................................... 12.1
13 Optional Engine Systems ................................................. 13.1
14 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency ............................................. 14.1
15 Brake Systems ......................................................... 15.1
16 Steering System ........................................................ 16.1
17 Automated and Automatic Transmissions .................................... 17.1
18 Manual Transmissions and Clutch .......................................... 18.1
19 Drive Axles ............................................................ 19.1
20 Fifth Wheels ........................................................... 20.1
21 Trailer Couplings ........................................................ 21.1
22 Headlights ............................................................. 22.1
23 Vehicle Appearance and Care ............................................. 23.1
24 Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists ............................................. 24.1
25 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance .............................. 25.1
26 In An Emergency ....................................................... 26.1
27 Telematics Data ........................................................ 27.1
Index .................................................................. I.1

1
Vehicle Identification
Component Information Label ....................................................... 1.1
Component GWR Label ............................................................ 1.1
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label .......................................... 1.1
Canada Certification Label .......................................................... 1.2
Mexico Labeling .................................................................. 1.2
Emissions Labels ................................................................. 1.4
Customer Assistance Label ......................................................... 1.7

Component Information Label
NOTE: Labels shown in this chapter are ex-
amples only. Actual specifications may vary from
vehicle to vehicle.
The component information label lists the vehicle
model, identification number, and major component
models and serial numbers.
For vehicles domiciled in Mexico, this label will be in
Spanish as shown in Fig. 1.1. Otherwise it will be
printed in English as shown in Fig. 1.2.
The component information label is attached to the
outside of the ziplock document bag and the right-
hand door. See Fig. 1.3.
Component GWR Label
NOTE: Vehicles manufactured for the Canada
market will have a Canada Certification label
instead of a component GWR label.
The component GWR label (see Fig. 1.4) provides
maximum GWR ratings for each component. For ve-
hicles domiciled in Mexico, this label will be in Span-
ish as shown in Fig. 1.5.
The component GWR label is located on the right-
hand B-pillar as shown in Fig. 1.6.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard Label
Tractors with or without fifth wheels manufactured for
the U.S. are marked as certified by means of an
FMVSS certification label which also lists suitable tire
and rim combinations. See Fig. 1.8 for an example
of a FMVSS vehicle certification label.
This label is attached to the left-hand B-pillar. It is
applied on the interior edge for vehicles domiciled in
the United States or manufactured for U.S./Canada
operation. See Fig. 1.6.
Tractors built without a fifth wheel for U.S. operations
will have an incomplete FMVSS vehicle certification
label. The incomplete vehicle documentation included
with the vehicle will certify the vehicle conforms to all
applicable regulations in effect on the date of
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USE EL NUMERO DE IDENTIFICACION
DE VEHICULO CUANDO ORDENE PARTES.
FABRICADO POR: DAIMLER VEHICULOS COMERCIALES MEXICO
MODELO: MM106064S MODELO BASE: M2106 FECHA DE FABRIC: 06/20
NO. DE SERIE VEH: 3ALHCYD28MDMN5409 DIST. ENTRE EJE: 230
MOTOR:
TRANS PRINCIPAL:
EJE DELANTERO:
EJE INT. 2DO:
EJE INT. 3RO:
EJE INT. 4TO:
EJE INT. 5TO:
EJE INT. 6TO:
EJE TRASERO:
PROVEEDOR
NO. DE PINTURA:
EJE INT. 1RO:
CLIENTE: V83361
DD8 7.7L 6 CYL SINGLE STAGE 280 HP / 220
ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DETROIT DA-F-12.0-3 12,000# FF1 71.5 KPI
MT-40-14X 40,000# R-SERIES TANDEM REAR A
MT-40-14X 40,000# R-SERIES TANDEM REAR A
ELITE EY PAINT C
MOTOR:
TRANSMISION:
EJE DELANTERO:
EJE INT. 1RO:
EJE INT. 2DO:
EJE INT. 3RO:
EJE INT. 4TO:
EJE INT. 5TO:
EJE INT. 6TO:
EJE TRASERO:
RELACION:
PARA INFORMACION COMPLETA DE
PINTURA, VER HOJA DE
CAB COLOR A: L0006EY
936913S0010863
6511714361
739912B0165864
DRA21199653
DRA21199652
6.14
INFORMACION DE COMPONENTES
DE PINTURA:
ESPECIFICACIONES DE L VEHICULO.
PTO: PTO:
Fig. 1.1, Component Information Label (Spanish)
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MANUFACTURED BY: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC
COMPONENT INFORMATION
SEE VEHICLE ID NO.
WHEN ORDERING PARTS
PX113064S T BASE MODEL: CA113DC DATE OF MFR: 07/15MODEL:
1FUJGBDV4GLZZ9999 WHEELBASE: 164CUSTOMER: N00000VEHICLE ID NO:
ENGINE MOD:
MAIN TRANS MOD:
FRONT AXLE MOD:
2ND INT AXLE MOD:
3RD INT AXLE MOD:
4TH INT AXLE MOD:
5TH INT AXLE MOD:
6TH INT AXLE MOD:
REAR AXLE MOD:
PAINT CODE:
1ST INT AXLE MOD:
PAINT MFR:
PTO. MOD:
DETROIT DD13 12.8L 410 HP / 1800 RPM, 20
DT12-DB-1450 HEAVY DUTY 12-SPEED DIRECT
MFS-12-143A 12,000# FF1 SINGLE FRONT AXL
MT-40-14X 40,000# R-SERIES DUALTRAC 74-7
MT-40-14X 40,000# R-SERIES DUALTRAC 74-7
ELITE BC PAINT C
CAB COLOR A: L0306EB
ENGINE NO:
TRANS NO:
FRONT AXLE NO:
1ST INT AXLE NO:
2ND INT AXLE NO:
3RD INT AXLE NO:
4TH INT AXLE NO:
5TH INT AXLE NO:
6TH INT AXLE NO:
REAR AXLE NO:
RATIO:
999999S9999999
99999999999999
MON99999999
FOR99999999
FOR99999999
2.47
PTO. NO:
FOR COMPLETE PAINT INFORMATION
SEE VEHICLE SPECIFICATION SHEET.
Fig. 1.2, Component Information Label (English)
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Fig. 1.3, Component Information Label Location
Vehicle Identification
1.1

completion. The final certification label must be at-
tached by the final-stage manufacturer.
The FMVSS label is applied to the exterior edge of
the B-pillar if paired with a Spanish weights and
measurements label. See Fig. 1.6. Vehicles domi-
ciled in Mexico are labeled with a Spanish weights
and measurement label that lists suitable tire and rim
combinations. See Fig. 1.9.
The tire and rim combinations listed on these labels
are those that can be installed on the vehicle for the
given gross axle weight rating. Tires and rims in-
stalled on the vehicle at the time of manufacture may
have a higher load capacity than that certified by the
tire and rim label. If the tires and rims currently on
the vehicle have a lower load capacity than that
shown on the tire and rim label, then the tires and
rims determine the load limitations on each of the
axles.
Canada Certification Label
Complete tractors with fifth wheels manufactured for
Canada are marked with a Canada certification label
attached to the left-hand B-pillar.
Complete tractors with fifth wheels manufactured for
dual Canada/United States operations will have both
a FMVSS certification label and Canada certification
label. In this case the FMVSS certification label will
be applied on the interior edge of the B-pillar and the
Canada certification label will be applied on the exte-
rior edge as show in Fig. 1.6.
See Fig. 1.10 for an example of a Canada certifica-
tion label.
Trucks built without a cargo body and tractors built
without a fifth wheel that are intended for service in
Canada will have an incomplete Canada vehicle cer-
tification label attached to the left-hand B-pillar. After
completion of the vehicle, a complete Canada certifi-
cation label must be attached by the final-stage
manufacturer to certify that the vehicle conforms to
all applicable vehicle safety regulations in effect on
the date of completion.
Mexico Labeling
Mexico Certification Label
The Mexico certification label states that the vehicle
complies with the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas
(NOMs) standards in effect on the date the vehicle
was manufactured. See Fig. 1.11.
Vehicles domiciled in Mexico will have a Mexico cer-
tification label applied to the right-hand B-pillar as
show in Fig. 1.6.
Spanish Weights and Measures Label
Vehicles with a Mexico certification label will also
have a Spanish weights and measures label. See
Fig. 1.9 for an example.
When both a United States Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard (FMVSS) label and a Spanish
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MAXIMUM GWR BY
COMPONENT (KG)LBS
COMPONENT
AXLES:
SUSPENSION:
TIRES:
RIMS:
HUBS/SPOKES:
BRAKES:
STEERING:
FRONT AXLE 2ND INT AXLE 3RD INT AXLE 4TH INT AXLE 5TH INT AXLE 6TH INT AXLE REAR AXLE COMPONENT GVWR
( 5443) 12000 ( 9072) 20000 ( 9072) 20000 CHASSIS:
ENG/TRANS:
5TH WHEEL:
PARK BRAKE:
AXLE:
VIN: 1FUJGBDV4GLZZ9999
1ST INT AXLE
( 5443) 12000
( 5601) 12350
( 6713) 14800
( 6032) 13300
( 6032) 13300
( 6032) 13300
( 9072) 20000
( 9253) 20400
(11612) 25600
(10432) 23000
( 9072) 20000
( 9072) 20000
( 9253) 20400
(11612) 25600
(10432) 23000
( 9072) 20000
Fig. 1.4, Component GWR Label (English)
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PESO MAXIMO
POR COMPONENTE
(KG)LB
COMPONENTE
EJE:
SUSPENSION:
NEUMATICOS:
RIM/AROS:
CUBOS/RADIOS:
FRENOS:
DIRECCION:
DELANTERO PRIMERO 2DO 3RO 4TO 5TO 6TO EJE TRASERO PESO BRUTO DEL COMPONENTE
( 5443) 12000 ( 9072) 20000 ( 9072) 20000 LARGUERO:
MOTOR/TRANS:
QUINTA RUEDA:
FRENO ESTAC:
EJE:
VIN:
(36288) 80000
3ALHCYD28MDMN5409
1RO
( 5443) 12000
( 5996) 13220
( 6713) 14800
( 6032) 13300
( 5443) 12000
( 6032) 13300
( 9072) 20000
(10596) 23360
(13426) 29600
(11793) 26000
( 9525) 21000
( 9072) 20000
(10596) 23360
(13426) 29600
(11793) 26000
( 9525) 21000
Fig. 1.5, Component GWR Label (Spanish)
Vehicle Identification
1.2

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C
1
2
3
5
69
5
7
4
8
A. Left-Hand B-Pillar B. Left-Hand Door C. Right-Hand B-Pillar
1. Primary Noise Emission Control
Label (Mexico or United States)
2. Customer Assistance Label
(United States or Mexico)
3. FMVSS Certification Label or
Spanish Weights and
Measurement Label
4. Canada Certification Label or
FMVSS Certification Label
5. Entry/Exit Warning Decal
6. Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label
7. Secondary Noise Emission
Control Label (English)
8. Mexico Certification Label
9. Component GWR Label (Spanish
or English)
Fig. 1.6, Label Locations
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MAXIMUM GWR BY
COMPONENT (KG)LBS
COMPONENT
AXLES:
SUSPENSION:
TIRES:
RIMS:
HUBS/SPOKES:
BRAKES:
STEERING:
FRONT AXLE 2ND INT AXLE 3RD INT AXLE 4TH INT AXLE 5TH INT AXLE 6TH INT AXLE REAR AXLE COMPONENT GVWR
( 5443) 12000 ( 9072) 20000 ( 9072) 20000 CHASSIS:
ENG/TRANS:
5TH WHEEL:
PARK BRAKE:
AXLE:
VIN: 1FUJGBDV4GLZZ9999
1ST INT AXLE
( 5443) 12000
( 5601) 12350
( 6713) 14800
( 6032) 13300
( 6032) 13300
( 6032) 13300
( 9072) 20000
( 9253) 20400
(11612) 25600
(10432) 23000
( 9072) 20000
( 9072) 20000
( 9253) 20400
(11612) 25600
(10432) 23000
( 9072) 20000
Fig. 1.7, Component GWR Label
Vehicle Identification
1.3