operators_manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety
- Emergency
- Roadside Assistance
- Low Air Alarm
- Stop Engine Light
- Low Oil Pressure
- Engine is Overheating
- How to Inspect and Replace a Fuse
- How to Jump Start a Battery
- Where are the fuses located?
- How to Recover a Vehicle
- Manually Release the Parking Brake
- Recovery Hitch
- How to use a Recovery Hitch
- How to Prepare the Axles for Towing
- How to Manually Lock a Differential
- Recovery Hitch Capacities
- Best Practices for Recovery Rigging
- Returning to Service After Recovering
- What to do if the Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or Ice
- Towing the Vehicle
- Controls
- Instrument Cluster
- Bulb Check
- Warning Lights
- Guide to the Warning Symbols
- Axle, Traction Control
- Axle, Stability Control (Option)
- Axle, Front Driven
- Axle, Oil Temperature (Forward or Rear)
- Brakes, Antilock Brake System
- Brake, Park Brake
- Brakes, Trailer Antilock Brake System
- Emissions, High Exhaust System Temperature
- Emissions, Malfunction Indicator Light
- Emissions, Engine Derate
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Light
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Lamp
- Fifth Wheel Slide Unlocked
- Fifth Wheel Locked
- Fifth Wheel Unlocked
- Engine, Check Engine
- Engine, Low Coolant Level
- Engine, Coolant Temperature
- Engine, Oil Temperature
- Engine, Oil Pressure
- Voltmeter
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown
- Engine, Retarder (Brake)
- Engine, Stop Engine
- Engine Wait-to-Start Light
- Engine, Air Filter Restriction
- Fuel Filter Restriction
- Lights, High Beam
- Seat Belt Fasten
- Tire Inflation (TPMS)
- Transmission, Check
- Transmission, Neutral
- Turn Signal, Left
- Turn Signal, Right
- Gauges
- Peterbilt Digital Display
- Display Notifications
- Views
- Menu
- Post Trip
- Menu Control Switch
- Ignition Key Switch
- Secondary Ignition Switch
- Exterior Lighting Self-Test (ELST)
- Steering Column Controls
- Rear Suspension Controls
- How to Use the Turn Signal
- How to Turn on High Beams
- How to Momentarily Flash High Beams
- How to Flash Marker and Clearance Lights
- Operate the Windshield Wipers
- How to Spray Windshield Washer Fluid
- Trailer Brake Hand Valve
- Dash Switches
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Dual
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Forward Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Steer
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear
- Axle, Inter-Axle Differential Locked (Tandem)
- Axle, Differential Lock - Tridrive
- Axle, Two Speed
- Batteries, Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
- Brakes, ABS Off-Road
- Brakes, Parking Brake Valve
- Cab Dimmer Switch
- Dump Truck Gate
- Engine, Brake On/Off
- Engine, Cruise Control On/Off
- Engine, Cruise Control Set/Resume
- Engine, Fan Override
- Engine, Heater
- Engine, Remote Throttle
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Manual)
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Test)
- Exhaust, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
- Fifth Wheel Slide
- Fuel Heater
- Generic Air, Accessory
- Generic, Spare SPARE
- Ignition Key Switch
- Lights, Auxiliary
- Lights, Beacon
- Lights, Daytime Running (Override)
- Lights, Dome
- Lights, Flood
- Lights, Flood (Spare)
- Lights, Fog
- Lights, Hazard
- Lights, Headlight
- Lights, Marker/Clearance
- Lights, Marker/Clearance/Trailer
- Lights, Park Light
- Lights, Spot
- Mud and Snow Traction Control
- Pintle Hook
- Power Take-off (PTO)
- Power Take-off (PTO), Forward
- Power Take-off (PTO), Rear
- Suspension, Axle, Pusher
- Suspension, Axle, Tag
- Suspension, Dump
- Suspension, Air Retention
- Suspension, Third Axle Lift
- Trailer Air Supply
- Trailer, Axle (3rd Axle) Lift
- Trailer, Axle Lift Forward
- Trailer, Axle Lift Rear
- Trailer, Belly Dump
- Trailer, Dump Gate
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Center
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Front
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Rear
- Trailer, Hotline
- Trailer, Suspension Air Dump
- Transmission, Transfer Case
- Transmission, Transfer Case Two-Speed
- Winch Clutch
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioner Control Panel
- How to Manually Control the Cab Air Conditioner
- Left Hand Accessories Overhead
- Right Hand Accessories Overhead for Dual Sit Steer Applications
- Radio Stereo System (option)
- Driving
- Starting and Operating
- Starting and Warming Up
- Engine Operations
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Axle and Suspension
- Trailer Operation
- Engine Aftertreatment System
- Driving Tips and Techniques
- Stopping the Vehicle
- Maintenance
- New Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
- First Day
- First 50-100 mi / 80-160 km
- First 500 mi / 800 km
- First 2,000 mi / 3,218 km
- First 3,000-5,000 mi / 4,800-8,000 km
- Maintenance Schedule
- At first 15,000 mi / 24,000 km or at first PM
- Component Specific Intervals
- Every 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / Monthly
- Every 25,000 mi / 40,000 km / 6 Months
- Every 30,000 mi / 48,000 km
- Every 60,000 mi / 96,000 km / 6 Months
- Every 120,000 mi / 192,000 km / Annually
- Every 240,000 mi / 384,000 km
- Every 300,000 mi / 480,000 km / 6,750 Hours / 3 Years
- Every 500,000 mi / 800,000 km / 5 years
- Every 750,000 mi / 1,200,000 km/ 24,000 Hours / 8 years
- Lubricants
- Checking Oil Level
- Inspect Power Steering Fluid
- Air System
- Dual Air System Function Test
- Air Dryer Maintenance
- Air Tanks
- Air Gauges and Air Leaks
- Air Compressor
- Brake System
- Cab Maintenance
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Safety Restraint System - Inspection
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Electrical System
- Engine Aftertreatment System Power Requirements
- Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (option)
- Vehicle Light Bulb Specifications
- Aiming Headlights
- Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
- Altering the Electrical System
- Vehicle CAN Bus
- Batteries
- Cranking Battery Specification
- Removing Batteries
- Installing Batteries
- Slow Battery Charging
- Alternator
- Engine Maintenance
- Fuel System
- Frame
- Front Axle and Suspension
- Heater and Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Noise and Emission Control
- Rear Axle and Suspension
- Steering System
- Driveline
- Tires
- Wheels
- Transmission Maintenance
- Mechanical Clutch
- Specification Reference Charts
- Information
- Index
Rear Suspension Controls
The truck comes equipped with an
electronically operated height control valve
for the rear suspension.
The electronic control valve simplifies the
drop and hook processes. This saves time
for the driver while also reducing the risk of
strain or injury to the driver when working
with heavy loads.
Operation Summary
Current
Status
Desired
Mode
Action
Required
Normal Dump Press
Dump
Suspensio
n Switch
Normal Raise Press Raise
Suspensio
n Switch
Dump Normal Press
Dump
Suspensio
n Switch
Current
Status
Desired
Mode
Action
Required
Raise Normal Press Raise
Suspensio
n Switch
Raise Dump Press
Dump
Suspensio
n Switch
LED Indications
A red and green LED are used to indicate
the specific valve operating mode (Dump
or Raised) and system error codes. If the
red LED is flashing or error codes are
present, continue driving only after
verifying the suspension is in a state to
allow safe vehicle operation.
Flashing Red LED – Indicates the valve is
not operating normally or may not have
power
.
Green LED – Indicates the specific valve
operating mode using a repeating pattern.
It will also display valve error codes by
flashing two groups of blinks for each error
detected.
Steady On –Valve Initialization or Fault –
The LED will activate shortly after the
ignition is turned on. A steady light after a
few seconds indicates a problem with the
valve or wiring.
Long Blinks – Rear Suspension in Dump
Mode – One second on, one second of
f
Short Blinks – Rear Suspension in Raise
Mode – ¼ Second on every two seconds
Two Groups of Blinks – Error Codes – The
system identifies several fault conditions
using two groups of 1-4 blinks for each
condition detected. For example, one blink
followed by two blinks indicates error code
12. All active error conditions are
repeatedly shown in sequence.
Lowering Rear Suspension
Press and hold the Dump Suspension
switch for approximately one second, and
then release, to dump the rear suspension.
The green rear suspension LED begins
flashing once the suspension starts to
lower. The LED continues to flash to
indicate the vehicle is not at standard ride
height.
To return to standard ride height, press and
hold the Dump Suspension switch for
approximately one second and then
release. The green LED stops flashing
CONTROLS - Rear Suspension Controls
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