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
Turn switch on to deflate suspension air
bags. The switch is guarded to protect you
from accidentally deflating the suspension.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the Air Suspension
Deflate
Switch (Dump Valve) while
driving. Sudden deflation while your
vehicle is moving can affect handling
and control and could lead to an acci-
dent. Use this switch only when your
vehicle is not moving.
CAUTION
Operating a vehicle with air suspen-
sion
bags either overinflated or under-
inflated may cause damage to drive-
line components. If a vehicle must be
operated under such conditions, do
not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Failure to
comply may result in equipment dam-
age.
Suspension, Air Retention
Suspension, Third Axle Lift
Turn switch on to raise Third Axle.
T
railer Air Supply
The red octagonal knob controls the air
supply to the trailer
.
Trailer, Axle (3rd Axle) Lift
Turn switch ON to lift 3rd Trailer Axle.
Trailer, Axle Lift Forward
Turn switch on to lift Forward Trailer Axle.
T
railer, Axle Lift Rear
Turn switch on to lift Rear Trailer Axle.
T
railer, Belly Dump
Turn switch on to open Trailer Belly Dump.
T
railer, Dump Gate
CONTROLS - Dash Switches
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