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Collision Alerts Driver Screens
The digital display will show the BRAKE
graphic and produce a fast, audible alert if
the system detects a collision either from
approaching speed or because of a
stationary object.
BRAKE
Some vehicles may present the OBJECT
DETECTED graphic to the driver
, which
will also produce a fast, audible alert. This
is an optional icon and may vary
depending on the specifications of the
truck.
Both of these conditions can occur when
Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control
are not active, providing the vehicle is
moving faster than 15 mph / 24 kph.
Transmission
Transmission Tips
Riding the Clutch
The clutch is not a footrest. DO NOT drive
with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. It
will allow your clutch to slip, causing
excessive heat and wear, damage could
result.
Release Bearing Wear
When you must idle your engine for any
period of time, shift your transmission to
neutral and disengage the clutch (take your
foot OFF of the pedal). This helps prevent
unnecessary wear to your clutch release
bearing, and is less tiring for you, too.
More Tips
• Always use the clutch when
making upshifts or downshifts.
• Always select a starting gear that
will provide sufficient gear
reduction for the load and terrain.
• Never downshift when the vehicle
is moving too fast.
• Never slam or jerk the shift lever to
complete gear engagement.
•
Never coast with the transmission
in neutral and the clutch
disengaged. To provide smooth
gear engagements while shifting,
use proper coordination between
shift lever and clutch.
• Double clutching is a very effective
means to increase the service life
of your transmission. Double
clutching refers to a technique
where the clutch pedal is used
twice per shift instead of once. It
also requires that you adjust the
engine rpm in the middle of the
shift which ultimately synchronizes
the gears during shifting.
Synchronizing reduces wear on the
gears.
Transmission Oil Temperature
Gauge (option)
The Transmission Temperature optional
Gauge, indicates the temperature of the oil
in the transmission. Watch this gauge to
know when the transmission is
overheating: if it is, have it checked by an
authorized service representative.
DRIVING - Transmission
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