operators_manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety
- Using this Manual
- Safety Alerts
- Illustrations
- General Safety Instructions
- Data Recorder
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Repairs
- Additional Sources of Information
- Cab Access
- How to Access the Upper Bunk
- Deckplate Access
- How to open the hood
- Seat
- What to do before starting the vehicle
- Vehicle Loading
- Visual inspection while approaching the vehicle
- Daily Checks
- Weekly Checks
- Systems Check
- Emergency
- Roadside Assistance
- Low Air Alarm
- Stop Engine Light
- Low Oil Pressure
- Engine is Overheating
- How to Inspect and Replace a Fuse
- Where are the Fuses Located?
- How to Jump Start a Battery
- 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
- Peterbilt Digital Display Controls
- Peterbilt Digital Display
- Selecting a View
- Configure Settings
- Drive Summary
- Driver Rewards (option)
- Driver Performance Assistant (option)
- Bulb Check
- Guide to the Warning Symbols
- ADAS Camera Fault
- Axle, Stability Control (Option)
- Axle, Traction Control
- Brakes, Antilock Brake System
- Brake, Park Brake
- Brakes, Low Air
- Brakes, Trailer Antilock Brake System
- Cruise Control
- Differential, Inter-Axle Lock
- Dump Truck, Body Up
- Dump Truck, Gate
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Light
- Emissions, High Exhaust System Temperature
- Emissions, Malfunction Indicator Light
- Engine, Check Engine
- Engine, Engine Block Heater
- Engine, Low Coolant Level
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown
- Engine, Retarder (Brake)
- Engine, Stop Engine
- Engine Wait-to-Start Light
- Emissions, Engine Derate
- Fifth Wheel Slide Unlocked
- Fifth Wheel Locked
- Fifth Wheel Unlocked
- Lights, High Beam
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Fault
- Fast Idle Control
- Refrigerator
- Seat Belt Fasten
- Tire Inflation (TPMS)
- Transmission, Auxiliary
- Transmission, Check
- Turn Signal, Left
- Turn Signal, Right
- Optional Gauges
- Dash Switches
- Axle, Differential Lock - Tridrive
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Dual
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Forward Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Steer
- Axle, Inter-Axle Differential Locked (Tandem)
- Axle, Two Speed
- Back Up Alarm Mute
- Batteries, Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
- Brakes, ABS Off-Road
- Brakes, Parking Brake Valve
- Brake, Trailer Hand
- Cab Dimmer Switch
- Dump Truck Gate
- Engine, Fan Override
- Engine, Heater
- Engine, Remote Throttle
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Manual)
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Test)
- Engine, Under Hood Air Intake
- Exhaust, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
- Fifth Wheel Slide
- Fuel Heater
- Generic Air, Accessory
- Generic, Spare SPARE
- Ignition Key Switch
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Disable
- Lights, Automatic
- Lights, Auxiliary
- Lights, Beacon
- Lights, Daytime Running (Override)
- Lights, Dome
- lights, Exterior lights Self Test
- 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
- Ignition Key Switch
- Exterior Lighting Self-Test
- Steering Column Controls
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Door Mounted Mirror Controls
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Sleeper Alarm Clock
- Cab Accessories
- Driving
- Starting and Operating
- Starting and Warming Up
- Engine Operations
- Indicators around the speedometer
- Engine Brake Operation
- Engine Brake Operation for a Vehicle with Automated Transmission
- How to Deactivate MAX Mode
- Engine Brake Indicator
- How to change Fast Idle Control (FIC) Speed
- How to Start the PTO
- Engine Fan Control
- Using a Winterfront
- How to Set the Shutdown Timer
- Engine Aftertreatment System
- Driver Assistance
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Axle and Suspension
- Trailer Operations
- Driving Tips and Techniques
- What to Consider when using a Sleeper Bunk
- 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
- Air System
- Dual Air System Function Test
- Air Dryer Maintenance
- Air Tanks
- Air Gauges and Air Leaks
- Air Compressor
- Brake System
- Cab Maintenance
- Cab Structure, Doors and Hoods
- Safety Restraint System - Inspection
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Electrical System
- Engine Aftertreatment System Power Requirements
- Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (option)
- How to Replace a Headlight Bulb
- Aiming Headlights
- Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
- Altering the Electrical System
- Vehicle CAN Bus
- Batteries
- Under Cab Battery Access
- In Cab Battery Access
- Cranking Battery Specification
- Removing Batteries
- Installing Batteries
- Replace Battery Box Cover
- Slow Battery Charging
- Alternator
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Engine Maintenance
- Frame
- Fuel System
- Front Axle and Suspension
- Heater and Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Noise and Emission Control
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Straps
- Rear Axle and Suspension
- Steering System
- Driveline
- Tires
- Wheels
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Transmission Maintenance
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Specification Reference Charts
- Information
- Index
Consumer Information
How to Order Replacement Parts
Replacement parts may be obtained from
an authorized dealership. When you order,
it is IMPORTANT that you have the
following information ready:
• Your name and address
• Serial number of the truck
• The name of the part you need
• The name and number of the
component for which the part is
required
• The quantity of parts you need
• How you want your order shipped
National Highway Traffic and Safety
Administration (NHTSA)
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect, which could cause a crash or could
cause death or personal injury, you should
immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying the vehicle
manufacturer. If 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 get involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, and vehicle
manufacturer. Contacting NHTSA is
possible through telephone, written mail
and email. NHTSA also has a website
where you can input your comments
directly to them on the web. Please use
any of the four ways to contact NHTSA:
Toll Free 1-888-327-4236 (800-424-9153
TTY) 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST
Monday-Friday
Office of Defects Investigations/CRD
NVS-216 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
www.safercar.gov
email: nhtsa.webmaster@dot.gov
Transport Canada
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may
telephone the toll free hotline
1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport
Canada by mail at:
Transport Canada, ASFAD Place de Ville
Tower C 330 Sparks St. Ottawa, ON K1A
0N5
For additional road safety information,
please visit the Road Safety website at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca
Vehicle Identification
Labels
Each vehicle completed by Peterbilt Motors
Company uses a vehicle identification
number (VIN) that contains the model year
designation of your vehicle. The practice is
in compliance with 49 CFR 565, Code of
Federal Regulations.
The full, 17-digit VIN is located on the
Weight Rating Data Label. The label is
located on the driver's side door edge or
on the driver's side door frame.
INFORMATION - Consumer Information
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