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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Safety
Emergency
Controls
Driving
Maintenance
Information
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SAFETY
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INTRODUCTION
About the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
A Special Word About Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Additional Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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
Hood Tilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Hood Hold-Open Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
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SAFETY
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS |
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety Restraint Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tether Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Komfort-Latch® Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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During Pregnancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Belt Damage and Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sleeper Bunks and Restraints . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety Restraint Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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START-UP
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safe Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Vehicle Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Emergency Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Driver's Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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manual. Therefore, you should pay |
safety alerts contained in this manual. |
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Congratulations! Your selection of a |
careful attention to the instructions that |
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pertain to just your vehicle. In addition, |
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Kenworth truck was a wise investment. |
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if your vehicle is equipped with special |
help you avoid injury to yourself, your |
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equipment or options not discussed in |
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the industry standard for quality and |
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this manual, consult your dealer or the |
damage to the vehicle. Safety alerts |
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reliability. |
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manufacturer of the equipment. |
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Please take the time to get acquainted |
All information contained in this |
and signal words such as "WARNING", |
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with your vehicle by reading this |
"CAUTION", or "NOTE". Please do not |
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Operator’s Manual. We recommend |
manual is based on the latest |
ignore any of these alerts. |
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that you read and understand this |
production information available at the |
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time of publication. Kenworth Truck |
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manual from beginning to end before |
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you operate your truck. This manual |
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changes at any time without notice. |
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explains the safe, efficient operation |
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and maintenance of your Kenworth. |
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reference and remain with this truck |
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1 WARNING Example: CAUTION
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.
WARNING!
Do not carry additional fuel containers in your vehicle. Fuel containers, either full or empty, may leak, explode, and cause or feed a fire. Do not carry extra 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 a caution 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:
CAUTION
Continuing to operate your vehicle with insufficient oil pressure will cause serious engine damage. Failure to comply may result in equipment or property damage.
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out on the road, it is the responsible |
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driver's duty to do so. Inspect the |
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information that is not safety related |
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serious or even fatal accident, if you |
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but should be followed. The alert |
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drive after drinking. |
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features, continued safe and reliable |
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will highlight things that may not be |
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obvious and is useful to your efficient |
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regular vehicle maintenance. Follow |
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operation of the vehicle. |
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the maintenance recommendations |
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injury, equipment or property damage. |
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page 5-9. This will help preserve your |
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other form of mobile messaging while |
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capabilities and the limits of its load |
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driving. Failure to comply may result |
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ratings. See the Weight Ratings label |
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property damage. |
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Make sure your vehicle is in top |
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task. Keep distraction to a minimum 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 floor. 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 a training manual. It cannot tell you everything you need to know about driving your vehicle. For that you need a good training program or truck driving school. If you have not been trained, get the proper training before you drive. Only qualified drivers should drive this vehicle.
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
9951Disclosure 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
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•http://www.dmv.ca.gov/
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Environmental Protection |
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disposal. |
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WARNING! |
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Diesel engine exhaust and some of its |
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constituents are known to the State |
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of California to cause cancer, birth |
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ficient training, service manuals, and |
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defects, and other reproductive harm. |
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the proper tools. You could be killed |
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Other chemicals in this vehicle are |
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or injured, or you could make your ve- |
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also known to the State of California |
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hicle unsafe. Do only those tasks you |
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to cause cancer, birth defects or other |
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reproductive harm. This warning re- |
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quirement is mandated by California |
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law (Proposition 65) and does not re- |
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place to have your vehicle repaired. |
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sult from any change in the manner in |
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You can find dealers all over the |
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which vehicles are manufactured. |
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country with the equipment and trained |
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Some of the ingredients in engine |
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personnel to get you back on the road |
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quickly—and keep you there. |
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oil, hydraulic oil, transmission and |
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axle oil, engine coolant, diesel fuel, |
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Your vehicle is a complex machine. |
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air conditioning refrigerant (R12, |
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Anyone attempting repairs on it needs |
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R134a, and PAG oil), batteries, etc., |
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good mechanical training and the |
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may contaminate the environment if |
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proper tools. If you are sure you |
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spilled or not disposed of properly. |
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have these requirements, then you |
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Contact your local government agency |
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can probably perform some repairs |
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yourself. However, all warranty repairs |
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must be performed by an authorized |
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service facility. If you aren’t an |
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experienced mechanic, or don’t have |
Modifying your vehicle can make it un- |
Installed Equipment - Operator's |
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the right equipment, please leave all |
safe. Some modifications can affect |
Manuals |
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repairs to an authorized service facility. |
your vehicle's electrical system, stabil- |
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They are the ones equipped to do the |
ity, or other important functions. Be- |
Major component suppliers also supply |
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job safely and correctly. |
foremodifyingyourvehicle, checkwith |
operation manuals specific to their |
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Maintenance Manuals. If you do |
your dealer to make sure it can be |
products. Additional manuals and |
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done safely. Improper modifications |
other pieces of literature are included |
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decide to do any complex repair work, |
can cause death or personal injury. |
in the glove box literature package. |
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you’ll need the maintenance manuals. |
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Order them from your authorized |
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such as the engine, driver's seat, |
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dealer. Please provide your Chassis |
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transmission, axles, wheels, tires, |
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Serial Number when you order, to be |
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ABS/ESP (if applicable), radio, 5th |
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sure you get the correct manuals for |
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wheel, lane departure and adaptive |
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your vehicle. Allow about four weeks |
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cruise control. If you are missing these |
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for delivery. There will be a charge for |
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pieces of literature, ask your Dealer |
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these manuals. |
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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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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.
INTRODUCTION
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ACCESS |
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Jumping out of the cab or getting into |
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gerous. You could slip and fall, which |
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Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, oil, |
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Always reinstall steps before entering |
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or grease off of the steps before enter- |
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the cab or accessing the deck plate. |
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handles provided, and always keep at |
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Failure to comply may result in death |
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least three points of contact between |
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or personal injury. |
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your hands and feet and the truck. Al- |
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ways face toward the vehicle when |
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Be careful whenever you get into or out |
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entering or exiting the cab and look |
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of your vehicle’s cab. Always maintain |
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where you are going. |
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at least three points of contact with |
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your hands on the grab handles and |
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The following picture shows the best |
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your feet on the steps. |
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way to enter and exit a Conventional |
Cab.
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outside the cab, insert the key in the |
The same key fits your ignition, doors, |
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lock. Turn the key toward the rear to |
and sleeper luggage compartment. |
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using the lock button. Close the door |
lock; forward to unlock. |
Frame-mounted tool box locks and |
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then push the button down to lock. |
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Doors automatically unlock when you |
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locking fuel tank caps each have |
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open them from inside, and can be |
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individual keys. |
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locked from the outside with the key or |
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the optional remote keyless entry key |
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fob. |
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sonal injury, always lock the doors |
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while driving. Along with using the lap |
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shoulder belts properly, locking the |
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doors helps prevent doors from inad- |
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vertently opening and occupants from |
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being ejected from the vehicle. |
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system |
This device complies with Part 15 of |
driver's door will unlock and the parking |
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that adds security and convenience |
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of |
lights will come on for 40 seconds. |
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to your vehicle. The system will |
Industry Canada. |
To Unlock the Passenger’s Door |
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lock or unlock the driver’s door and |
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passenger’s door with the key fob and |
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alert you with parking lights when the |
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selected doors are locked or unlocked. |
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passenger door will unlock. |
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provide secure rolling code technology |
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To Lock All Doors |
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that prevents someone from recording |
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the entry signal. |
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Changes or modifications not expres- |
lock and the parking lights will come |
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they will not lock. The range of the |
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user's authority to operate the equip- |
RKE system should be approximately |
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ment. The term “IC:” before the radio |
30 ft. This will be reduced if it is |
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certification number only signifies that |
operated close to other RF sources |
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Industry Canada technical specifica- |
such as TV/radio transmitters and cell |
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towers. |
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Batteries |
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3V battery. Batteries should last |
synchronized to the truck when the |
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approximately three years, depending |
battery is replaced or when the key fob |
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on use. Consistently reduced range |
has not been used for an extended |
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is an indicator that the battery needs |
period of time. |
the deck plate, maintain at least three |
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replacement. Batteries are available |
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points of contact with your hands on |
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at most discount, hardware, and drug |
To Synchronize A Key Fob: |
the grab handles and your feet on the |
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stores. |
1. Hold the key fob near the receiver |
steps. Always face toward the vehicle |
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when entering or exiting the cab and |
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which is located behind the |
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The battery can be accessed by |
look where you are going. Failure to |
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speedometer and tachometer. |
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removing the cover of the key fob. |
comply mayresult indeath or personal |
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After a new battery is installed, the |
2. Press and hold both the Lock and |
injury. |
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key fob must be synchronized with the |
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vehicle. |
for approximately 7 seconds. |
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3. When the key fob is |
When stepping onto a surface to enter |
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resynchronized, the doors |
the cab or access the deck plate, only |
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will lock then immediately unlock. |
use the steps and grab handles in- |
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4. If the fob fails to synchronize, |
stalled and designed for that purpose. |
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Failure to use the proper steps and |
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it could be programmed to a |
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grabhandles could cause a fall which |
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different truck or could have failed. |
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may result in death or personal injury. |
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Contact your dealer to re-program |
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your key fob. |
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Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, |
right way to get on and off the area |
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behind your cab. |
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oil, or grease off the steps before en- |
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tering the cab or accessing the deck |
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plate. Stepping on a slippery surface |
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can cause a fall which may result in |
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death or personal injury. |
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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.
NOTE
Any alteration (adding bulkheads, headache racks, tool boxes, etc.) behind the cab that affects the utilization of installed grab handles, deck plates, or frame access steps should comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 399.
Hold handles as you step up.
Maintain three points of contact.
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Hood hold downs keep a hood from opening unexpectedly.
CAUTION
A hood not latched securely could open during operation and cause vehicle damage. Be sure to latch the hood securely.
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hold-open device. In order for the hood |
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the vehicle hood must be fully open. |
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Pull with hand from here
Press in to disengage
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1 WARNING!
Before opening or closing the hood, make sure your footing is secure and stable. Failure to do so may cause the hood to close uncontrollably which may result in death or personal injury.
WARNING!
Always ensure the hood hold-open latch is engaged to keep the hood fully open any time anyone gets under the hood for any reason. Failure to do so may cause the hood to close uncontrollably which may result in death or personal injury.
WARNING!
Before closing the hood, be sure the area is clear—no people or objects are in the way. Failure to do so may result in death or personal injury.
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Seat Adjustment |
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further information on features and |
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the seat while the vehicle is stopped. |
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Failure to comply may result in death, |
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Adjust mirrors |
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of seat. Injury may occur if head |
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Seat heaters should not be used if the operator or passenger has difficulty in sensing and reacting to an increased temperature of the seat. The heater function may result in personal injury.
CAUTION
Do not use the seat heater for more than 10 minutes at one time. Always turn off the seat heaters when they are not needed. Overuse of the seat heater may decrease the capacity of the vehicle’s batteries and may result in poor starting and potential equipment damage.
1. Seat heater/cooler
1. Seat fore/aft
2. Seat thigh support up/down
2. Express down
3. Seat bottom angle adjustment
3. Suspension stiffness
4. Seat height up/down
5. Lumbar and bolster* controls
6. Recline adjustment
7. Armrest angle adjustment
*This is an optional feature and may vary depending on the vehicle.
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Donotdriveorridewithyourseatback in the reclined position. You could be injured by sliding under the seat belts in a collision. Failure to comply may result in death or personal injury.
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This vehicle may be equipped with a swivel function on the passenger seat.
Do not use the swivel function while a
This function allows the passenger
passenger is in the seat and the vehi-
seat to rotate and face towards the
cle is in motion. The seat belt will not
inside of the cab.
provide proper protection if the passenger is not facing forward and the
WARNING!
vehicle is in an accident. Failure to
comply mayresultindeath orpersonal Always ensure that the passenger injury.
seat is locked into the forward-facing position when the vehicle is in motion. Locking the swivel seat into the forward facing position maximizes visibility to the surrounding area. Failure to comply creates a safety hazard that
may result in death or personal injury.
Safety belts have proven to be the single most effective means available for reducing the potential for either death or personal injury in motor vehicle accidents. Unbelted riders could be thrown into the windshield or other parts of the cab or could be thrown out of the cab. They could strike another person. Injuries can be
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instructions and always observe user |
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warnings pertaining to safety belts. |
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as the pull on the belt is slow. |
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Hard braking or a collision locks the |
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belt. The belt will also lock when |
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motion across your chest and lap. |
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seat swivel function, the seat belts will |
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securely locked with an audible |
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1 5. Pull belt to check for proper fastening and adjustment, as follows:
•Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits snugly across the chest and pelvis.
•There should be less than 1 inch (25 mm) gap between the body and the belt.
•The shoulder belt must be positioned over the shoulder, it must never rest against the neck or be worn under the arm.
•Make sure any slack is wound up on the retractor and that the belt is not twisted.
To unfasten the belt:
1.Push in the release button on the buckle.
2.The belt will spring out of the buckle.
If the belt is locked, lean the body back to remove any tension in the belt. After releasing the belt, allow the belt to retract completely by guiding the belt tongue until the belt comes to a stop.
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