Peterbilt 567, 579 Operator's Manual

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Contents

Safety

Emergency

Controls

Driving

Maintenance

Information

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Contents

©2013 Paccar Inc - All Rights Reserved

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features or equipment which may be either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment which are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any illustrations or descriptions relating to features or equipment which are not on this vehicle.

PACCAR reserves the right to discontinue, change specifications, or change the design of its vehicles at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

The information contained in this manual is proprietary to PACCAR. Reproduction, in whole or in part, by any means is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization from PACCAR Inc.

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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

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

A Special 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

Hood Tilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Hood Hold-Open Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

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1	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
INTRODUCTION	you need it the next time or when you	How to Find What You Want
				1
	pass the vehicle on to the next user.

How to use this Manual

This manual contains useful information for the safe and efficient operation of your Peterbilt vehicle. It also provides information on maintaining your vehicle in the best

condition, withan 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 find 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 finished using it. That way it will be there when

There are several tools built into this manual to help you find 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 find these subjects. Use the Quick Table of Contents to find information on a large 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 a cross-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 find a helpful Subject Index. It’s in the back of the manual

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	1	and alphabetically lists the subjects	Safety Alerts	WARNING
		covered. So if you want information on	Please read and follow all of the
				WARNING!
		brakes, for example, just look under
		Brake in the Subject Index. You’ll find	safety alerts contained in this manual.
		all the pages listed where brakes or	They are there for your protection
		braking are discussed.	and information. These alerts can	The safety message following this
			help you avoid injury to yourself, your
			passengers, and help prevent costly	symbol and signal word provides a
			damage to the vehicle. Safety alerts	warning against operating procedures
			are highlighted by safety alert symbols	which could cause death or personal
			and signal words such as "WARNING",	injury. They could also cause
			"CAUTION", or "NOTE". Please do not	equipment or property damage. The
			ignore any of these alerts.	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 fire. Do not carry extra fuel containers. Even empty ones are dangerous. Failure to comply may result in death or personal injury.

CAUTION		NOTE

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.

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 efficient operation of the vehicle.

Example:

NOTE

Pumping the accelerator will not assist

in starting the engine.

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1		Vehicle Safety					out on the road, it is the responsible	task. Keep distraction to a minimum to
							driver's duty to do so. Inspect the	improve your concentration. Examples
			WARNING!
							vehicle according to the Driver's Check	of distractions may include radio
		Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your					List beginning on page 1-36.	controls, GPS navigation controls,
								cellular telephone calls, cellular text
		reflexes,	perceptions,	and	judgment		Every new vehicle is designed to
								messages, reading or reaching for
		can be	affected by	even a small
							conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle	something on the floor. Minimizing
		amount of alcohol. You could have a
							Safety Standards applicable at the time	your distractions will improve safe
		serious or even fatal accident, if you
							of manufacture. Even with these safety	driving and will help avoid an accident
		drive after drinking.		Please do		not
							features, continued safe and reliable	involving death or personal injury.
		drink and drive or ride with a driver
							operation depends greatly upon
		who has	been drinking. Failure			to		Be aware of local regulations that may
							regular vehicle maintenance. Follow
		comply may result in death, personal
							the maintenance recommendations	prohibit the use of cellular telephones
		injury, equipment or property damage.
							found in Preventive Maintenance on	while driving. In addition to being an
							page 5-9. This will help preserve your	unsafe practice, it may be against local
			WARNING!
							investment.	or federal ordinances to use cellular
		Do not text and drive.		Your reaction			Keep in mind that even a well	devices while operating the vehicle.
		time, perceptions and judgment can						This manual is not a training manual.
							maintained vehicle must be operated
		be affected while texting or using any
							within the range of its mechanical	It cannot tell you everything you need
		other form of mobile messaging while
							capabilities and the limits of its load	to know about driving your vehicle. For
		driving. Failure to comply may result
							ratings. See the Weight Ratings label	that you need a good training program
		in death, personal injury, equipment or
							on the driver's door edge.	or truck driving school. If you have not
		property damage.
								been trained, get the proper training
							Safe driving is only possible with the
		Make sure your vehicle is in top						before you drive. Only qualified drivers
							proper concentration on the driving	should drive this vehicle.
		working condition before heading
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California Proposition 65 Warning	Data Recorder	Environmental Protection	1

•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.

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

– or –

•http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

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 requirement is mandated by California law (Proposition 65) and does not result 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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1	for information concerning proper	A Special Word About	must be performed by an authorized
	disposal.	Repairs	service facility. If you aren’t an
			experienced mechanic, or don’t have
		WARNING!	the right equipment, please leave all
			repairs to an authorized service facility.
		Donotattemptrepairworkwithoutsuf-
			They are the ones equipped to do the
		ficient training, service manuals, and
			job safely and correctly.
		the proper tools. You could be killed
		or injured, or you could make your ve-	Maintenance Manuals. If you do
		hicle unsafe. Do only those tasks you	decide to do any complex repair work,
		are fully qualified to do.	you’ll need the maintenance manuals.
		Your dealer’s service center is the best	Order them from your authorized
			dealer. Please provide your Chassis
		place to have your vehicle repaired.	Serial Number when you order, to be
		You can find dealers all over the	sure you get the correct manuals for
		country with the equipment and trained	your vehicle. Allow about four weeks
		personnel to get you back on the road	for delivery. There will be a charge for
		quickly—and keep you there.	these manuals.
		Your vehicle is a complex machine.	Final Chassis Bill of Material. A
		Anyone attempting repairs on it needs	complete, non-illustrated computer
		good mechanical training and the	printout listing of the parts used to
		proper tools. If you are sure you	custom-build your vehicle is available
		have these requirements, then you	through the dealer from whom you
		can probably perform some repairs	purchased your vehicle.
		yourself. However, all warranty repairs

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	Additional Sources of	Other Sources
				1
WARNING!
	Information	Another place to learn more about
Modifying your vehicle can make it un-	Installed Equipment - Operator's
		trucking is from local truck driving
safe. Some modifications can affect	Manuals
		schools. Contact one near you to learn
your vehicle's electrical system, stabil-
	Major component suppliers also supply	about courses they offer.
ity, or other important functions. Be-
foremodifyingyourvehicle, checkwith	operation manuals specific to their	Federal and state agencies such
your dealer to make sure it can be	products. Additional manuals and
		as the department of licensing also
done safely. Improper modifications	other pieces of literature are included
		have information. The Interstate
can cause death or personal injury.	in the glove box literature package.
		Commerce Commission can give
	Look for information on products
		you information about regulations
	such as the engine, driver's seat,
		governing transportation across state
	transmission, axles, wheels, tires,
		lines.
	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.

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1		CAB AND FRAME
				WARNING!
		ACCESS
				Jumping out of the cab or getting into
		Safety		the cab without proper caution is dan-
				gerous. You could slip and fall, which
		WARNING!		could lead to death or personal injury.
				Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, oil,
		Always reinstall steps before entering
				or grease off of the steps before enter-
		the cab or accessing the deck plate.		ing the cab. Use the steps and grab
		Without steps you could slip and fall.		handles provided, and always keep at
		Failure to comply may result in death		least three points of contact between
		or personal injury.		your hands and feet and the truck. Al-
				ways face toward the vehicle when
		Be careful whenever you get into or out		entering or exiting the cab and look
		of your vehicle’s cab. Always maintain		where you are going.
		at least three points of contact with
		your hands on the grab handles and		The following picture shows the best
		your feet on the steps.		way to enter and exit a Conventional

Cab.

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Door Lock and Keys		Keys
	To lock or unlock the doors from			1
Door Lock
Doors can be locked from the inside by	outside the cab, insert the key in the	The same key fits your ignition, doors,
	lock. Turn the key toward the rear to	and sleeper luggage compartment.
using the lock button. Close the door	lock; forward to unlock.	Frame-mounted tool box locks and
then push the button down to lock.
Doors automatically unlock when you		locking fuel tank caps each have
open them from inside, and can be		individual keys.
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.

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		Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)		Operation
1
			NOTE
		(Optional)		To Unlock the Driver’s Door
		This vehicle may be equipped with a	FCC ID: L2C0031T IC: 3432A-0031T	Press the UNLOCK button once. The
			FCC ID: L2C0032R IC: 3432A-0032R
		Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system	This device complies with Part 15 of	driver's door will unlock and the parking
		that adds security and convenience	the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of	lights will come on for 40 seconds.
		to your vehicle. The system will	Industry Canada.	To Unlock the Passenger’s Door
		lock or unlock the driver’s door and	Operation is subject to the following
		passenger’s door with the key fob and	two conditions:	Press the UNLOCK button once and
		alert you with parking lights when the	(1) This device may not cause harmful
				press again within 5 seconds. The
		selected doors are locked or unlocked.	interference, and
				passenger door will unlock.
		The system includes two key fobs that	(2) This device must accept any in-
		provide secure rolling code technology	terference received, including interfer-	To Lock All Doors
		that prevents someone from recording	ence that may cause undesired oper-
		the entry signal.	ation.	Press the LOCK button. The doors will
			Changes or modifications not expres-	lock and the parking lights will come
			sively approved by the party respon-	on for 2 seconds. If the doors are open
			sible for compliance could void the	they will not lock. The range of the
			user's authority to operate the equip-	RKE system should be approximately
			ment. The term “IC:” before the radio	30 ft. This will be reduced if it is
			certification number only signifies that	operated close to other RF sources
			Industry Canada technical specifica-	such as TV/radio transmitters and cell
			tions were met.	towers.

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Batteries	Synchronization	Climbing onto the Deck
				1
The key fob uses one CR2032,	The key fob may need to be	Plate
3V battery. Batteries should last	synchronized to the truck when the	WARNING!
approximately three years, depending	battery is replaced or when the key fob
		When you are climbing onto and off
on use. Consistently reduced range	has not been used for an extended
is an indicator that the battery needs	period of time.	the deck plate, maintain at least three
replacement. Batteries are available		points of contact with your hands on
at most discount, hardware, and drug	To Synchronize A Key Fob:	the grab handles and your feet on the
stores.	1. Hold the key fob near the receiver	steps. Always face toward the vehicle
		when entering or exiting the cab and
	which is located behind the
The battery can be accessed by		look where you are going. Failure to
	speedometer and tachometer.
removing the cover of the key fob.		complymayresultindeathorpersonal
After a new battery is installed, the	2. Press and hold both the Lock and	injury.
key fob must be synchronized with the	Unlock buttons at the same time
vehicle.	for approximately 7 seconds.	WARNING!
	3. When the key fob is	When stepping onto a surface to enter
	resynchronized, the doors	the cab or access the deck plate, only
	will lock then immediately unlock.	use the steps and grab handles in-
	4. If the fob fails to synchronize,	stalled and designed for that purpose.
		Failure to use the proper steps and
	it could be programmed to a
		grabhandles could cause a fall which
	different truck or could have failed.
		may result in death or personal injury.
	Contact your dealer to re-program
	your key fob.

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1
		WARNING!	The following pictures show you the
		Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel,	right way to get on and off the area
			behind your cab.
		oil, or grease off the steps before en-
		tering the cab or accessing the deck
		plate. Stepping on a slippery surface
		can cause a fall which may result in
		death or personal injury.

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.

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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	GETTING TO YOUR	1. HoodLatchintheClosedPosition	1
	ENGINE

Hood Hold Downs

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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1	2. Pull Latch to Open		Hood Tilt
		3. Pull Up to Separate
			To open your hood, unlock the hood
			hold downs by unlatching them. Put
			one or both hands on the top of the
			hood front. Tilt the hood forward by
			pulling at the top of the hood keeping
			your feet on the ground for stability.
			Keep pulling on the hood until you are
			certain that the hood hold open device
			is engaged. When closing the hood,
			be sure that you maintain the same
			point of contact (top of hood) to control
			the movement of the hood as it closes.
			WARNING!
			A pivoting hood could hurt someone or
			be damaged itself. Before opening or
			closing the hood, be sure there are no
			people or objects in the way. Failure to
			stand in a position of safety can cause
			death or personal injury.

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	Hood Hold-Open Device	The release lever for the hood hold	1
	The hood is equipped with a hood
		open device is located near the front
	hold-open device. In order for the hood	hinge of the hood. Press the lever in to
	hold-open device to become engaged,	disengage the hood hold open device.
	the vehicle hood must be fully open.
	Once the vehicle hood is fully open,
	the hold-open latch will automatically
	engage and will need to be disengaged
	by the operator.

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 areaisclear—nopeopleorobjectsare in the way. Failure to do so may result in death or personal injury.

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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

SEATS AND	Seat Adjustment	Suggested Control Setting Order:		1
RESTRAINTS
	WARNING!	1.	Seat fore/aft position
Introduction	Do not adjust the driver's seat while	2.	Seat height
	the vehicle is moving. The seat could
This section covers the operation	move suddenly and unexpectedly and	3.	Thigh support
and safe use of your seats. For	can cause the driver to lose control of	4.	Seat bottom angle
further information on features and	the vehicle. Make all adjustments to
adjustment of the seat, see the	the seat while the vehicle is stopped.	5.	Seat back recline angle
manufacturer's Service and Operation	After adjusting the seat and before	6.	Lumbar
Manual included with the vehicle.	drivingoff, alwayschecktoensurethat
	the seat is firmly latched in position.	7.	Adjust steering wheel
	Failure to comply may result in death,	8.	Adjust mirrors
	personal injury or property damage.
		The suspension seat in this vehicle will
	WARNING!
		have the following controls to adjust
	Before driving or riding in vehicle,	the seat to the operator’s specific
	ensure that there is adequate head	needs.
	clearance at maximum upward travel
	of seat. Injury may occur if head
	clearance is not adequate. Failure to
	complymayresultindeathorpersonal
	injury.

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		WARNING!

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 equip-	1.	Seat fore/aft
	ment damage.
		2.	Express down
		3.	Suspension stiffness
		4.	Seat height up/down
		5.	Lumbar and bolster* controls
1. Seat heater/cooler		6.	Recline adjustment
2. Seat thigh support up/down		7.	Armrest angle adjustment
3. Seat bottom angle adjustment		*This is an optional feature and may vary
		depending on the vehicle.

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WARNING!

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.

	Lumbar (and bolster support if
	available) are provided for superior
	support to the back during operation.
	Lower support is standard and the
	optional functions include upper
	lumbar and bolster functions. Pressing	1. Lower and Upper* lumbar adjustment
	on the “+” symbol of the button will
		2. Bolster* adjustment
	add support in the area. Pressing the	* This is an optional feature and may vary
	opposite side of the button will release	depending on the vehicle.
	pressure and will reduce support in the	The seats in this vehicle are equipped
	area.
		with a switch that locks out the fore-aft
		isolator function in the seat. When
		locked, the seat will not move back
		and forth. It will be rigidly fixed and
		only allowed to move up and down
		with the vehicle’s movements.

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1	Passenger Seat Swivel (Optional)		Safety Restraint Belts
		WARNING!

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

complymayresultindeathorpersonal 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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