Freightliner Cargo Driver's Manual

Freightliner Cargo Driver's Manual
Freightliner Truck Cargo Driver's Manual

freightliner Tire and Rim Labels
Tire and rim labels certify suitable tire and rim combinations that can be installed on the vehicle, for the given gross axle weight rating. Tires and rims installed 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.

freightliner Seat Belts and Tether Belts
Seat belt assemblies are designed to secure persons in the vehicle to help lessen the chance of injury or the amount of injury resulting from accidents or sudden stops. For this reason, the manufacturer urges that the driver and all passengers, regardless of age or physical condition, use seat belts when riding in the vehicle.

Seat belt assemblies in the vehicle meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209, "Type 1," and "Type 2" requirements. They are recommended for all persons weighing over 50 pounds (23 kg). A child restraint system should also be provided for each child weighing 50 pounds (23 kg) or less. It should meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." When providing such a restraint system, carefully read and follow all instructions pertaining to installation and usage for the child. Make certain the child remains in the restraint system at all times when the vehicle is in motion.

In addition to seat belt assemblies, tether belts are installed on suspension-type seats. Tether belts help secure the seat to the floor and are intended to restrain the seat and seat belt in case of an accident or sudden stop.

Freightliner Front Access Panel
The parking brake must be fully set before opening the front access panel. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, place the gear shift lever in N (neutral), shut the engine off, and set the parking brake. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, place the gear shift lever in R (reverse), shut the engine off, and set the parking brake. To open the front access panel, use a coin to turn the locks located at each end of the outside surface of the panel one quarter turn counterclockwise. After tilting the panel open, support the panel with the rod.

To close the front access panel, lift the panel slightly to release the support rod. Secure the support rod, and press the panel down until it locks.

Freightliner Ignition Switch and Key
The ignition switch can be turned to four positions: OFF, ACCESSORY, ON, and START. See Fig. 3.3. The ignition switch key also locks and unlocks the cab doors. The key can be inserted and removed only from the OFF position. The headlights (low beam only), brake lights, fog lights, dome lights, clearance lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights, parking lights, and the cigar lighter operate with the ignition switch off, regardless of whether the key is inserted.

In the ACCESSORY position, the wipers, heated mirrors, backup lamps, radio, ether start system, and all electric gauges operate. Turn the key fully clockwise to the START position, only when starting the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. When released, the key will move to the ON position.

In the ON position, all electrical systems are operable. Warning lights and buzzer for low air pressure and low oil pressure operate until the engine is started and minimum pressures are built up.

freightliner Panel Light Control
The panel lights (see Fig. 3.4) are turned on by the headlight switch. The panel light control lever adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Slide the control lever up to brighten the lights, and down to dim them. Move the control lever all the way down to turn them off.

Headlight Switch and Daytime Running Lights
In the up position all of the lights are off. See Fig. 3.5. Turning the switch clockwise one position turns on the marker/clearance lights, taillights, parking lights, license plate light, and panel lights. Turning the switch clockwise another position turns on the headlights, marker/clearance lights, taillights, parking lights, license plate light, and panel lights.

Driver Controls and Instruments
Cruise control and PTO governor are controlled with two switches. An ON/OFF switch allows the driver to select cruise control or to drive using the foot throttle. A spring-loaded SET/RESUME switch allows the driver to select the cruise speed or to resume the cruise speed after slowing down.

The power takeoff mode of operation is also controlled with the cruise control switches, when the vehicle is stationary. The engine speed can be set in the 800 to 1600 rpm range by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position, then pressing the SET/RESUME switch when the desired rpm is reached. See Chapter 4 for detailed operating instructions.

Parking Brake Control Valve Knob
A diamond-shaped knob in the control panel operates the parking brake control valve. See Fig. 3.9. When the knob is out, the truck’s spring parking brakes are applied. When the knob is in, the parking brakes are released. Before the parking brakes can be released, air pressure in either brake system must be at least 65 psi (447 kPa). See Chapter 7 for instructions on the use of the parking brake valve.

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