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Contents
Safety
Emergency
Controls
Driving
Maintenance
Information
Index
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SAFETY
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INTRODUCTION
How to use this Manual ............. 1-3
How to Find What You Want ...........1-3
SafetyAlerts.................. 1-4
Vehicle Safety ................. 1-6
ASpecial Word About Repairs ..........1-8
Additional Sources of Information .........1-9
CAB AND FRAME ACCESS
Safety.................... 1-10
Door Lock and Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..........1-12
Climbing onto the Deck Plate . .........1-13
GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE
Hood Hold Downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
HoodTilt................... 1-16
Hood Hold-Open Device . ...........1-17
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Introduction .................1-19
Safety Restraint Belts .............1-22
Tether Belts .................1-25
Komfort-Latch® Feature ............1-26
During Pregnancy. ..............1-28
Belt Damage and Repair ............1-28
Sleeper Bunks and Restraints .........1-29
Safety Restraint Tips .............1-31
START-UP
Introduction .................1-33
Safe Vehicle Operation ............1-33
Vehicle Loading. ...............1-34
Emergency Equipment ............1-36
Driver's Check List ..............1-36
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INTRODUCTION
How to use this Manual
This manual contains useful
information for the safe and efcient
operation of your Peterbilt vehicle.
It also provides information on
maintaining your vehicle in the best
condition, with an outline for performing
safety checks and basic preventive
maintenance inspections.
We have tried to present the
information you’ll need to learn about
your vehicle’s functions, controls, and
operation—and to present it as clearly
as possible. We hope you’ll nd this
manual easy to use.
There will be times when you need to
take this manual out of your Peterbilt.
When you do, please be sure to return
it to the cab when you are nished
using it. That way it will be there when
you need it the next time or when you
pass the vehicle on to the next user. How to Find What You Want
There are several tools built into this
manual to help you nd what you need
quickly and easily.
First is the Quick Table of Contents.
Located at the front of the manual, this
lists the main subjects covered and
gives section numbers where you can
nd these subjects. Use the Quick
Table of Contents to nd information
on alarge subject like “Maintenance.”
Cross-referenced citations also help
you get the information you need. If
some other part of the manual contains
further information on the subject you
are reading about, we’ll indicate that
in across-reference like this: (See
Driver’s Check List on page 1-36). You
won’t have to go searching for more
information.
Finally you’ll nd ahelpful Subject
Index.It’s in the back of the manual
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and alphabetically lists the subjects
covered. So if you want information on
brakes, for example, just look under
Brake in the Subject Index. You’ll nd
all the pages listed where brakes or
braking are discussed.
Safety Alerts
Please read and follow all of the
safety alerts contained in this manual.
They are there for your protection
and information. These alerts can
help you avoid injury to yourself, your
passengers, and help prevent costly
damage to the vehicle. Safety alerts
are highlighted by safety alert symbols
and signal words such as "WARNING",
"CAUTION", or "NOTE". Please do not
ignore any of these alerts.
WARNING
WARNING!
The safety message following this
symbol and signal word provides a
warning against operating procedures
which could cause death or personal
injury. They could also cause
equipment or property damage. The
alert will identify the hazard, how to
avoid it, and the probable consequence
of not avoiding the hazard.
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CAUTION NOTE 1
Example:
WARNING!
Do not carry additional fuel containers
in your vehicle. Fuel containers, either
full or empty, may leak, explode, and
cause or feed are. Do not carry ex-
tra fuel containers. Even empty ones
are dangerous. Failure to comply may
result in death or personal injury.
CAUTION
The safety alert following this symbol
and signal word provides acaution
against operating procedures which
could cause equipment or property
damage. The alert will identify the
hazard, how to avoid it, and the
probable consequence of not avoiding
the hazard.
Example:
Continuing to operate your vehicle
with insufcient oil pressure will cause
serious engine damage. Failure to
comply may result in equipment or
property damage.
CAUTION
NOTE
The alert following this symbol and
signal word provides important
information that is not safety related
but should be followed. The alert
will highlight things that may not be
obvious and is useful to your efcient
operation of the vehicle.
Example:
NOTE
Pumping the accelerator will not assist
in starting the engine.
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Vehicle Safety
WARNING!
Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your
reexes, perceptions, and judgment
can be affected by even asmall
amount of alcohol. You could have a
serious or even fatal accident, if you
drive after drinking. Please do not
drink and drive or ride with adriver
who has been drinking. Failure to
comply may result in death, personal
injury, equipment or property damage.
Do not text and drive. Your reaction
time, perceptions and judgment can
be affected while texting or using any
other form of mobile messaging while
driving. Failure to comply may result
in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
WARNING!
Make sure your vehicle is in top
working condition before heading
out on the road, it is the responsible
driver's duty to do so. Inspect the
vehicle according to the Driver's Check
List beginning on page 1-36.
Every new vehicle is designed to
conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards applicable at the time
of manufacture. Even with these safety
features, continued safe and reliable
operation depends greatly upon
regular vehicle maintenance. Follow
the maintenance recommendations
found in Preventive Maintenance on
page 5-9. This will help preserve your
investment.
Keep in mind that even awell
maintained vehicle must be operated
within the range of its mechanical
capabilities and the limits of its load
ratings. See the Weight Ratings label
on the driver's door edge.
Safe driving is only possible with the
proper concentration on the driving
task. Keep distraction to aminimum to
improve your concentration. Examples
of distractions may include radio
controls, GPS navigation controls,
cellular telephone calls, cellular text
messages, reading or reaching for
something on the oor. Minimizing
your distractions will improve safe
driving and will help avoid an accident
involving death or personal injury.
Be aware of local regulations that may
prohibit the use of cellular telephones
while driving. In addition to being an
unsafe practice, it may be against local
or federal ordinances to use cellular
devices while operating the vehicle.
This manual is not atraining manual.
It cannot tell you everything you need
to know about driving your vehicle. For
that you need agood training program
or truck driving school. If you have not
been trained, get the proper training
before you drive. Only qualied drivers
should drive this vehicle.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
• Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
• Other chemicals in this vehicle
are also known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.
• Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Data Recorder
California Vehicle Code - Section
9951- Disclosure of Recording Device
Your vehicle may be equipped with one
or more recording devices commonly
referred to as “event data recorders
(EDR)” or “sensing and diagnostic
modules (SDM)”. If you are involved in
an accident, the device(s) may have
the ability to record vehicle data that
occurred just prior to and/or during the
accident. For additional information on
your rights associated with the use of
this data, contact
• the California Department of Motor
Vehicles - Licensing Operations
Division
–or –
• http://www.dmv.ca.gov/
Environmental Protection
WARNING!
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
Other chemicals in this vehicle are
also known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. This warning re-
quirement is mandated by California
law (Proposition 65) and does not re-
sult from any change in the manner in
which vehicles are manufactured.
Some of the ingredients in engine
oil, hydraulic oil, transmission and
axle oil, engine coolant, diesel fuel,
air conditioning refrigerant (R12,
R134a, and PAG oil), batteries, etc.,
may contaminate the environment if
spilled or not disposed of properly.
Contact your local government agency
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for information concerning proper ASpecial Word About
disposal. Repairs
WARNING!
Do not attempt repair work without suf-
cient training, service manuals, and
the proper tools. You could be killed
or injured, or you could make your ve-
hicle unsafe. Do only those tasks you
are fully qualied to do.
Your dealer’s service center is the best
place to have your vehicle repaired.
You can nd dealers all over the
country with the equipment and trained
personnel to get you back on the road
quickly—and keep you there.
Your vehicle is acomplex machine.
Anyone attempting repairs on it needs
good mechanical training and the
proper tools. If you are sure you
have these requirements, then you
can probably perform some repairs
yourself. However, all warranty repairs
must be performed by an authorized
service facility. If you aren’t an
experienced mechanic, or don’t have
the right equipment, please leave all
repairs to an authorized service facility.
They are the ones equipped to do the
job safely and correctly.
Maintenance Manuals. If you do
decide to do any complex repair work,
you’ll need the maintenance manuals.
Order them from your authorized
dealer. Please provide your Chassis
Serial Number when you order, to be
sure you get the correct manuals for
your vehicle. Allow about four weeks
for delivery. There will be acharge for
these manuals.
Final Chassis Bill of Material. A
complete, non-illustrated computer
printout listing of the parts used to
custom-build your vehicle is available
through the dealer from whom you
purchased your vehicle.
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WARNING!
Modifying your vehicle can make it un-
safe. Some modications can affect
your vehicle's electrical system, stabil-
ity, or other important functions. Be-
fore modifying your vehicle, check with
your dealer to make sure it can be
done safely. Improper modications
can cause death or personal injury.
Additional Sources of
Information
Installed Equipment - Operator's
Manuals
Major component suppliers also supply
operation manuals specic to their
products. Additional manuals and
other pieces of literature are included
in the glove box literature package.
Look for information on products
such as the engine, driver's seat,
transmission, axles, wheels, tires,
ABS/ESP (if applicable), radio, 5th
wheel, lane departure and adaptive
cruise control. If you are missing these
pieces of literature, ask your Dealer
for copies.
Other Sources
Another place to learn more about
trucking is from local truck driving
schools. Contact one near you to learn
about courses they offer.
Federal and state agencies such
as the department of licensing also
have information. The Interstate
Commerce Commission can give
you information about regulations
governing transportation across state
lines.
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CAB AND FRAME
ACCESS
Safety
WARNING!
Always reinstall steps before entering
the cab or accessing the deck plate.
Without steps you could slip and fall.
Failure to comply may result in death
or personal injury.
Be careful whenever you get into or out
of your vehicle’s cab. Always maintain
at least three points of contact with
your hands on the grab handles and
your feet on the steps.
Jumping out of the cab or getting into
the cab without proper caution is dan-
gerous. You could slip and fall, which
could lead to death or personal injury.
Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, oil,
or grease off of the steps before enter-
ing the cab. Use the steps and grab
handles provided, and always keep at
least three points of contact between
your hands and feet and the truck. Al-
ways face toward the vehicle when
entering or exiting the cab and look
where you are going.
WARNING!
The following picture shows the best
way to enter and exit aConventional
Cab.
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Door Lock and Keys
Door Lock
Doors can be locked from the inside by
using the lock button. Close the door
then push the button down to lock.
Doors automatically unlock when you
open them from inside, and can be
locked from the outside with the key or
the optional remote keyless entry key
fob.
WARNING!
To reduce the chance of death or per-
sonal injury, always lock the doors
while driving. Along with using the lap
shoulder belts properly, locking the
doors helps prevent doors from inad-
vertently opening and occupants from
being ejected from the vehicle.
Keys
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the cab, insert the key in the The same key ts your ignition, doors,
lock. Turn the key toward the rear to and sleeper luggage compartment.
lock; forward to unlock. Frame-mounted tool box locks and
locking fuel tank caps each have
individual keys.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
(Optional)
This vehicle may be equipped with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
that adds security and convenience
to your vehicle. The system will
lock or unlock the driver’s door and
passenger’s door with the key fob and
alert you with parking lights when the
selected doors are locked or unlocked.
The system includes two key fobs that
provide secure rolling code technology
that prevents someone from recording
the entry signal.
NOTE
FCC ID: L2C0031T IC: 3432A-0031T
FCC ID: L2C0032R IC: 3432A-0032R
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any in-
terference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired oper-
ation.
Changes or modications not expres-
sively approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certication number only signies that
Industry Canada technical specica-
tions were met.
Operation
To Unlock the Driver’s Door
Press the UNLOCK button once. The
driver's door will unlock and the parking
lights will come on for 40 seconds.
To Unlock the Passenger’s Door
Press the UNLOCK button once and
press again within 5seconds. The
passenger door will unlock.
To Lock All Doors
Press the LOCK button. The doors will
lock and the parking lights will come
on for 2seconds. If the doors are open
they will not lock. The range of the
RKE system should be approximately
30 ft. This will be reduced if it is
operated close to other RF sources
such as TV/radio transmitters and cell
towers.
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