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BUSINESS CLASS® M2 Driver’s Manual STI-455-6 A24-01238-000 Foreword Introduction performed. The EDR is designed to record data re- lated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for ap- This manual provides information needed to operate proximately 60 seconds. This data can help provide and understand the vehicle and its components. a better understanding of the circumstances in which More detailed information is contained in the Owner’s crashes and injuries occur. Data recorded includes Warranty Information for North America booklet, and the following items: in the vehicle’s workshop and maintenance manuals. • how various systems in the vehicle were oper- Custom-built Freightliner vehicles are equipped with ating various chassis and cab components. Not all of the • engine system information information contained in this manual applies to every vehicle. For details about components in your ve- • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the hicle, refer to the chassis specification pages in- accelerator cluded in all new vehicles and to the vehicle specifi- • if the driver was depressing the brake pedal cation decal, located inside the vehicle. • how fast the vehicle was traveling For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times. NOTE: Data is not recorded by the EDR under IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in normal driving conditions. Personal data such this manual were in effect at the time of printing. as name, gender, age, and crash location are Freightliner Trucks reserves the right to discon- not recorded. However, other parties such as tinue models and to change specifications or law enforcement could combine the EDR data design at any time without notice and without with the type of personally identifying data rou- incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifica- tinely acquired during a crash investigation. tions contained in this publication provide no To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is to revisions and editions without notice. needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information if they have Environmental Concerns and access to the vehicle or the EDR. Recommendations Whenever you see instructions in this manual to dis- Emissions and Fuel Efficiency card materials, you should first attempt to reclaim Compliance and recycle them. To preserve our environment, fol- low appropriate environmental rules and regulations This vehicle must be regularly inspected and main- when disposing of materials. tained as indicated in the Business Class M2 Mainte- nance Manual, and in the Pretrip and Post-Trip In- spections and Maintenance chapter in this manual, in Event Data Recorder order to continue satisfactory performance and en- This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices sure coverage of the vehicle under the manufactur- that record specific vehicle data. The type and er’s warranty. Many maintenance procedures ensure amount of data recorded varies depending on how that the vehicle and engine continue to comply with the vehicle is equipped (such as the brand of engine, applicable emissions standards. Maintenance proce- if an air bag is installed, or if the vehicle features a dures, using components engineered to comply with collision avoidance system, etc.). greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency regula- tions, may be performed by an authorized Daimler This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder Trucks North America dealer, an independent outlet, (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record or the vehicle owner or operator. data in certain crash or near-crash situations, such as air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, that The vehicle owner is responsible for determining the will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems suitability of replacement components to maintain STI-455-6 (3/16) A24-01238-000 Printed in U.S.A. Foreword compliance with federal and local jurisdictional regu- hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport lations. Components including, but not limited to, Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, tires, cab/sleeper side extenders, chassis fairings, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ot- bumper, hood, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduc- tawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0N5. tion timers are specifically designed and manufac- tured to exacting standards for regulatory fuel effi- For additional road safety information, please visit ciency and greenhouse gas emissions compliance. It the Road Safety website at: www.tc.gc.ca/ is important that these components are always re- roadsafety. placed with components that meet or exceed the per- formance of the originally installed components. Customer Assistance Center Having trouble finding service? Call the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-385-4357 or 1-800-FTL- HELP. Call night or day, weekdays or weekends, for dealer referral, vehicle information, breakdown coor- dination, or Fleetpack assistance. Our people are knowledgeable, professional, and committed to fol- lowing through to help you keep your truck moving. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Daimler Trucks North America LLC. If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Daimler Trucks North America LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to www.safercar.gov;or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from www.safercar.gov. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety- related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investi- gations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free © 2001–2016 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 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.comand www.FreightlinerTrucks.com. Contents Chapter Page Introduction, Environmental Concerns and Recommendations, Event Data Recorder, Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Compliance, Customer Assistance Center, Reporting Safety Defects .................... Foreword 1 Vehicle Identification ...................................................... 1.1 2 Vehicle Access .......................................................... 2.1 3 Instruments ............................................................. 3.1 4 Controls ................................................................ 4.1 5 Cab Features ........................................................... 5.1 6 Heater, Ventilator and Air Conditioner ........................................ 6.1 7 Engines ................................................................ 7.1 8 Drivetrain ............................................................... 8.1 9 Steering and Brake Systems ............................................... 9.1 10 Fifth Wheels and Trailer Couplings ......................................... 10.1 11 Pretrip and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance ............................ 11.1 12 Cab Appearance ........................................................ 12.1 13 In an Emergency ....................................................... 13.1 14 Headlight Aiming ........................................................ 14.1 15 Hybrid Electric Vehicle ................................................... 15.1 16 Natural Gas Vehicle ..................................................... 16.1 Index .................................................................. I.1 1 Vehicle Identification Component Information Label ....................................................... 1.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels .......................................... 1.1 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels ........................................ 1.1 Component GWR Label ............................................................ 1.1 Emission Labels .................................................................. 1.2 Vehicle Identification Component Information Label The tire and rim portion of the FMVSS certification label certifies suitable tire and rim combinations that NOTE: Labels shown in this chapter are ex- can be installed on the vehicle, for the given gross amples only. Actual specifications may vary from axle weight rating. Tires and rims installed on the vehicle to vehicle. vehicle at the time of manufacture may have a higher load capacity than that certified by the tire and rim The component information label lists the vehicle label. If the tires and rims currently on the vehicle model, identification