224 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLELight A lloy WheelsA wheel care product should be used for regular
cleaning of the light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week, using a soft
bristle brush and a strong spray of water.
Follow instructions on container.
NOTE: Use only acid-free cleaning materials. The acid
could lead to corrosion.Instrument ClusterUse a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.Steering Wheel and Gear Selector LeverWipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean
with a leather care product.
Cup HolderUse a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.Seat BeltsThe webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176
°F (+80
°C) or in direct sunlight.
Headliner and Shelf Below Rear WindowClean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.UpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
WARNING!
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severe-
ly weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.
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No. Rated Circuit
1. 10A Parking lamp right, taillamp right
2. 10A High beam head lamp,right
3. 10A High beam head lamp, left,
high beam indicator lamp
4. 10A Backup lamp
5. 10A Brake lamp
6. 20A Windshield wiper motor
7. 15A Horn, heated rear window,
air recirculation switch,
optional equipment relay (terminal 15)
8. 20A Interior lighting, cigarette lighter,
radio (terminal 30)
9. 15A Clock, hazard warning lamps,
parking lamps10. 10A Instrument lighting, license plate lamp
daytime driving lamps
11. 10A Side lamp, left; taillamp, left
12. 10A Low beam headlamp, right
13. 10A Low beam headlamp, left
14. 15A Fog lamp
15. 10A Radio (terminal 15)
16. 25A Engine control unit
17. 15A Engine control unit
18. 15A Ignition (terminal 15)
19. 15A Not in use
20. 15A Heater controls (terminal 30)
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BULB REPLA CEMENTSwitch the lights off to prevent short circuits.
Only touch new bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth. Do
not touch bulbs with wet or greasy fingers.
Only fit 12 volt bulbs of the same type as before and
with the correct wattage rating.
Front Lamp UnitBulbs are changed from inside the engine
compartment.
Move the retainer bar to the side and remove the
housing cover.
WARNING!
Bulbs and bulb holders can become very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing the
bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Do not use bulbs which have been dropped or
which show signs of scratches on the glass. They
could explode.
Changing an H7 bulb:
The bulb is pressurized. Always wear eye and
hand protection.
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Oil ServiceOil change
Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement
Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as
necessary.
If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause – as a separate
order.
Power-assisted steering
Lubrication work:
Trailer tow hitch (original equipment)
Maintenance
ASSYST maintenance computer resetFunction check
Signalling system,
warning and indicator lamps
Headlamps, exterior lighting
Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system
Check for leaks and damage.
Check for abrasion points and ensure that
lines are correctly routed!
All assemblies:
Engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle, rear
axle, steering, power steering pump
All lines and hoses, sensor cables
Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts,
rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock
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266 INDEX
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fuses, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
GGlove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lockable Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79HHazard Warning Flasher Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Headlamp Range Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses . . . . . . . . 222
Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Heater, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 111
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Ignition
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Indicator Lamp Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Inhalation of Exhaust Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installing a Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Instrument and Display Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Cluster
Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lamps. . . . . . . . . . 85
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Freightliner-all.book Pag e 266 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM
INDEX 267
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Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Driver and Rear-Seat Passenger/Cargo Area . . . 63
Interior Sensor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Intervals, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Intrument Cluster
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94JJack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198LLamps
Acceleration Skid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Acceleration Skid Control Warning Lamp . 137, 157
Additional Brake Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Lamp. 152
Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brake Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electronic Brake Force Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Exit Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Reserve Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Seat Belt Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Side-Marker Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Taillamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lifting Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Lighter, Cigar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lighting, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Freightliner-all.book Pag e 267 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM