Foreword Introduction systems may constitute a noncompliant EPA or CARB vehicle and such actions are prohibited. This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the chassis and its components. More detailed information is contained in the Owner’s Data Logging Warranty Information for North America booklet, and This vehicle is equipped with a control module that in the vehicle’s workshop and maintenance manuals. performs data logging capabilities. Custom-built Freightliner chassis are equipped with This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices various chassis and driver controls. The coverage in that record specific vehicle data and may perform this manual applies to all recreational vehicle chassis some of the same functionality as a regulated Event in general and everything may not apply specifically Data Recorder but the device(s) are not subject to, to your vehicle, due to optional component offerings. nor designed pursuant to, 49 C.F.R. Part 563. Component coverage specific to the front-engine die- sel chassis can be found in Chapter 10. If parts on The type and amount of data recorded varies de- your chassis differ from those shown, they may have pending on how the vehicle is equipped (such as the been installed by the vehicle final-stage manufac- brand of engine, if an air bag is installed, or if the turer. vehicle features a collision avoidance system, etc.). GPS location data, fault codes, and other technical The safety or performance of your vehicle could be data may be recorded. adversely affected by the installation of nonstandard components. Note the limitations and specifications This data may help provide a better understanding of provided in the vehicle and chassis manuals, and the circumstances of a crash. consult Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation be- Personal data such as name, gender, and age are fore making any alterations to the chassis. not recorded. However, other parties such as law For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle enforcement, could combine the data logger’s con- at all times. tents with the type of personally identifying data rou- tinely acquired during a crash investigation. IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time of printing. Emissions and Fuel Efficiency For the most up-to-date information, visit freightliner.com for the latest version of the Compliance driver’s and maintenance manuals. Freightliner This vehicle must be regularly inspected and main- Custom Chassis Corporation reserves the right tained as indicated in the Recreational Vehicle Chas- to discontinue models and to change specifica- sis Maintenance Manual, and in the Pre- and Post- tions or design at any time without notice and Trip Inspections and Maintenance chapter in this without incurring obligation. Descriptions and manual, in order to continue satisfactory performance specifications contained in this publication pro- and ensure coverage of the vehicle under the manu- vide no warranty, expressed or implied, and are facturer’s warranty. subject to revisions and editions without notice. Many maintenance procedures ensure that the ve- hicle and engine continue to comply with applicable Environmental Concerns and emissions standards. Maintenance procedures, using components engineered to comply with greenhouse Recommendations gas emissions and fuel efficiency regulations, may be Whenever you see instructions in this manual to dis- performed by an authorized Daimler Trucks North card materials, you should first attempt to reclaim America dealer, an independent outlet, or the vehicle and recycle them. To preserve our environment, fol- owner or operator. low appropriate environmental rules and regulations The vehicle owner is responsible for determining the when disposing of materials. suitability of replacement components to maintain IMPORTANT: Modifications to fuel systems, emission related components, or air conditioning STI-425-8 (09/20/2021) A24-00788-000 Printed in U.S.A. Foreword compliance with federal and local jurisdictional regu- For more information about motor vehicle safety, lations. Components including, but not limited to, low- go to www.safercar.gov. rolling resistance tires are specifically designed and manufactured to exacting standards for regulatory To contact Freightliner Custom Chassis Corpora- fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions compli- tion regarding a concern about a specific vehicle, ance. It is important that these components are al- call the Customer Assistance Center at ways replaced with components that meet or exceed 1-800-385-4357 or 1-800-FTL-HELP. the performance of the originally installed compo- nents. Vehicles domiciled in Canada that are thought to have a defect that could cause a crash, injury, or death, should immediately be reported to Trans- Customer Assistance Center port Canada and Freightliner Custom Chassis Cor- Having trouble finding service? Call the Customer poration. Assistance Center at 1-800-385-4357 or 1-800-FTL- If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it HELP. Call night or day, weekdays or weekends, for may open an investigation; if it finds that a safety dealer referral, vehicle information, or breakdown co- defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a ordination. For specification requests and all other recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport concerns and inquiries, the Customer Assistance Canada cannot become involved in individual Center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our people are knowledgeable, professional, problems between you, your dealer, or Freightliner and committed to following through to help you keep Custom Chassis Corporation. your vehicle moving. To contact Freightliner Custom Chassis Corpora- tion regarding concerns about a specific vehicle, Reporting Safety Defects call the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-385-4357 or 1-800-FTL-HELP. Vehicles domiciled in the USA that are thought to have a defect which could cause a crash or could To contact Transport Canada, call the Defect In- cause injury or death, you should immediately in- vestigations and Recalls Division toll-free in form the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or 1-819-994-3328 in tration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Freightliner the Gatinuau-Ottawa area or internationally. Custom Chassis Corporation. Contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may Canada, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety 0N5 Canada. defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA The following websites contain more information cannot become involved in individual problems on Canadian recalls: between you, your dealer, or Freightliner Custom English: www.tc.gc.ca/recalls. Chassis Corporation. French: www.tc.gc.ca/rappels. To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). For additional road safety information, visit the Road Transportation website: To e-mail NHTSA, go to www.safercar.gov. English: www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road Contact NHTSA by mail at: Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West French: www.tc.gc.ca/fr/services/routier Building, Washington, DC 20590. © 1997–2022 Daimler Trucks North America LLC. All rights reserved. Daimler Trucks North America LLC is a Daimler company. No part of this publication, in whole or part, may be translated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted STI-425-8 (09/20/2021) A24-00788-000 Printed in U.S.A. Foreword in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written per- mission of Daimler Trucks North America LLC. For additional information, please contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Service Systems and Documentation, P.O. Box 3849, Portland OR 97208-3849 U.S.A. or refer to www.Daimler-TrucksNorthAmerica.com and www.FreightlinerChassis.com STI-425-8 (09/20/2021) A24-00788-000 Printed in U.S.A. Contents Chapter Page Introduction, Environmental Concerns and Recommendations, Data Logging, Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Compliance, Customer Assistance Center, Reporting Safety Defects .................... Foreword 1 Vehicle Identification ...................................................... 1.1 2 Ametek Instrument Panel .................................................. 2.1 3 OptiView Instrument Panel ................................................. 3.1 4 Instruments ............................................................. 4.1 5 Driver Controls .......................................................... 5.1 6 Engines ................................................................ 6.1 7 Brake System ........................................................... 7.1 8 Transmissions ........................................................... 8.1 9 Steering System ......................................................... 9.1 10 Front-Engine Diesel Chassis .............................................. 10.1 11 Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists ............................................. 11.1 12 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance .............................. 12.1 13 Cleaning and Care ...................................................... 13.1 14 In an Emergency ....................................................... 14.1 15 Towing ................................................................ 15.1 16 Vehicle Storage