Do not drive or continue to drive if the low air pressure buzzer
is sounding or the brake warning light is lit. These warnings
indicate that air pressure is not to normal operating level. Continued
use of the vehicle could result in loss of braking ability.
Avoid repeated light application of the brake pedal. This will
deplete air pressure faster and could result in loss of braking
capability.
Periodically check the air pressure
gauge while driving. Pressure should
range between approximately 724 to
930 kPa (105-135 psi). The air
compressor governor cut-in and
cut-out pressure settings are preset
at the factory and are not
adjustable.
When air pressure is insufficient
(below 414 kPa [60 psi]), a warning
light illuminates and a buzzer
sounds when the ignition is in the
ON position.
This condition may be caused by excessive brake applications depleting
the system air pressure. If this condition occurs, stop driving the vehicle
until the compressor has fully recharged the air system.
Do not move the vehicle in this condition because the brake
system may be inoperative.
Select a gear ratio to help slow your vehicle before descending grades.
Supplement with brakes as required to safely slow the vehicle and avoid
overspeeding the engine.
Air chamber stroke indication
Air chamber push rods have orange stroke indicator stripes that alert the
operator when the braking system requires adjustment or repair. The
orange stripe is painted on the air chamber push rod at the slack
adjuster readjustment stroke dimension.
0 30 12090 60
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PRESSUREPSI
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ABS warning lamp
The
ABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not
illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on after the vehicle reaches
10 to 15 km/h (5 to 10 mph), or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be
serviced.
With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains
illuminated. (If your parking brake warning lamp illuminates, have your
vehicle serviced immediately).
Using ABS
•In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is
required, apply continuous full force on the brake. The ABS will be
activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control
of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you
to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.
•The ABS does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or
always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough room between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.
•We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking
technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.
TRACTION CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Controlsystem. This
system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,
especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads
and gravel roads, by reducing engine power and/or selectively applying
the rear brakes. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of
available traction in these conditions.
Note:The traction control system will not apply the brakes when the
vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 mph).
During Traction Controloperation,
the traction control light in the
instrument cluster will flash and the
engine will not“rev-up”when you
push further on the accelerator. This
is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern. If the
traction control light does not flash or stays illuminated, the system is
not functioning.
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When operating a loaded vehicle, the driver must keep all
adjustable axles on the ground at all times, supporting their
share of the vehicle’s load. Failure to do so can overload other axles,
tires, wheels, springs, steering components, brakes and frames,
resulting in early component failure, loss of vehicle control, possible
property damage and personal injury.
FIFTH WHEEL OPERATION
Failure to follow the fifth wheel manufacturer’s instructions for
hooking and unhooking as well as sliding the fifth wheel could
result in an accident, personal injury or death.
When the tractor and trailer are parked unattended, the trailer
brake hand control should never be used to apply the brake,
since air may leak from the system, allowing vehicle movement,
resulting in possible property damage, personal injury or death.
Hook-up
1. Fifth wheel jaws must be fully opened.
2. Tilt the fifth wheel back to prevent body damage when the tractor is
backed under a trailer.
3. Block the trailer wheels and be sure the trailer spring brakes are
adjusted and applied. Never chase a trailer.
4. Make sure the brake hoses and light cords are clear of the fifth wheel.
5. Back the tractor squarely under the trailer, engaging the fifth wheel
jaws on the kingpin. Always back-up slowly, making sure the trailer is
neither too high nor too low. Avoid backing under the trailer from an
angle.
6. Connect the service and emergency brake hoses and trailer light
connector. Refer toTractor-trailer connectionin this chapter, adhering
to the warning and using the three-point stance while connecting and
disconnecting the trailer.
7. Inspect the jaws of the fifth wheel to be sure they have fully closed on
the trailer kingpin and the trailer plate is resting securely on the fifth
wheel.
8. Be sure the coupler release lever is in the locked position.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
11 30A Wiper motor, Washer pump relay
12 10A Stop lamp switch (Hydraulic brake vehicles)
13 20A Cluster, Radio
14 10A Interior lamp relay
15 10A Interior lamp relay
16 15A Headlamp high beam, High beam indicator
17—Not used
18 5A Headlamp switch interior lighting
19 15A Engine control (all engines), Accelerator
pedal (6.0L Power Stroke engine)
20 15A Starting system
21 10A DRL resistor
22 15A Speed control feed (6.0L Power Stroke
engine), Air solenoid, Fuel transfer pump
23 10A Hazard flasher (Run)
24 15A ABS, Air dryer, Vacuum pump, Fuel heater
relay
25 10A Function selector switch
26 10A RH headlamp low beam
27—Not used
28 10A LH headlamp low beam
29 10A Cluster warning lamps, Gauges GEM,
Hydraulic brake ABS
30—Not used
31 15A Allison transmission or ABS event
Relay 1 1/2 ISO Interior lamp relay
Relay 2 1/2 ISO Not used
Relay 3 Full ISO Horn relay
Relay 4 Full ISO One-touch window down relay
Relay 5 Full ISO Not used
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Fuel filter/water separator
Do not drain water separator while engine is running. Fuel may
ignite if separator is drained while engine is running or vehicle is
moving.
The fuel filter/water separator removes any contaminated particles
and/or water from the fuel before the fuel enters the engine.
The fuel filter/water separator should be drained as recommended in the
general maintenance information section.
Draining the fuel filter/water separator - Caterpillar engine
1. With the engine off, open the
drain valve located at the bottom of
the fuel filter/water separator by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Drain the filter until clear fuel is visible.
3. Turn the drain valve clockwise to close the valve. Do not overtighten
the drain valve as this could cause damage to the fuel filter/water
separator.
Draining the fuel filter/water separator–6.0L Power Stroke engine
The vehicle is equipped with a module located on the frame-rail under
the driver-side floorboard near the transmission.
Water should be drained from the
module assembly whenever the
warning light comes on or every
8,000 km (5,000 miles). The WATER
IN FUEL light will come on when approximately 100 cc (0.2 pints) of
water accumulates in the module.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................43
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................43
Air suspension ...........................112
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................110
Audio system
(see Radio) ................28, 30, 33, 37
Automatic transmission ............115
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
fluid, specification ..................207
Auxiliary power point .................52
Axle ............................127, 160, 198
lubricant specifications ..........207
refill capacities ........................217
B
Battery .......................................176
charging system warning
light ............................................20
jumping a disabled battery ....143
voltage gauge ............................24
BeltMinder ...................................73
Brakes ......................91–92, 97, 160
adjustment ..............................163
anti-lock ...........................110–111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................20, 111
brake warning light ..................20
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................163, 175
fluid, specifications .................207
parking ................93–94, 100, 164
Bulbs ............................................47C
Cassette tape player ...................37
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............183
CD-single premium .........28, 30, 33
Cell phone use ............................52
Child safety restraints ................78
child safety belts ......................78
Child safety seats ........................81
attaching with tether straps ....85
in front seat ..............................83
in rear seat ................................83
tether anchorage hardware .....85
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................79
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts..155
engine compartment ..............155
exterior ....................................157
instrument panel ....................156
interior .....................................156
interior trim ............................156
plastic parts ............................156
washing ....................................154
waxing .....................................154
wheels ......................................155
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......42–43
Clutch ................................119, 180
adjusting ..................................180
fluid ..........................................180
operation while driving ..........119
specifications ..........................207
Controls
power seat .................................66
Coolant ......................................170
checking and adding ..............170
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H
Hazard flashers .........................137
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................46
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
warning chime ..........................20
Heating ..................................42–43
heater only system ...................42
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................43
Hood ..........................................165
I
Ignition
chime .........................................20
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..81
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................156
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......143
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............20
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
cargo lamps ...............................46
daytime running light ...............45headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
high beams ................................45
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................47
replacing bulbs ...................47–49
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
air suspension ...........................20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....20, 111
brake ..........................................20
charging system ........................20
safety belt .................................20
service engine soon ..................20
traction control off ...................20
turn signal indicator .................20
Lubricant specifications ...........207
M
Maintenance and Care ..............226
Manual transmission .................121
lubricant specifications ..........207
Mirrors .........................................54
fold away ...................................56
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
O
Odometer .....................................24
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............155
Parking brake ................93–94, 100
warning light .............................20
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .............................54
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Power point .................................52
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....179
fluid, refill capacity ................218
fluid, specifications .................207
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ..........................28, 30, 33, 37
Relays ........................................141
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........62
Roadside assistance ..................136
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................68–70
Safety defects, reporting ..........153
Safety restraints ....................68–70
belt minder ...............................73
cleaning the safety belts ..........77
extension assembly ..................77
for adults .............................69–70
for children ...............................78
lap belt ......................................72
warning light and
chime .............................20, 72–73
Safety seats for children ............81
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................81
heated ........................................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............226
Special notice ................................5Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................207
Speed control ..............................56
Speedometer ...............................24
Starting your vehicle ..................86
jump starting ..........................143
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................86
Steering .....................................178
Steering wheel
controls ................................51, 56
tilting .........................................51
Suspension ........................112, 195
T
Tachometer .................................24
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........42–43
Tires
checking the pressure ............205
Towing
wrecker ....................................146
Traction control
off light ......................................20
Transmission .....................115, 121
automatic operation ...............115
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................181
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
lubricant specifications ..........207
manual operation ....................121
Turn signal ..................................46
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