operators_manual

complete description of the regulation and
exemptions.
Upper Bunk Sleep Restraints
Upper Rear Sleeper Storage
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
upper storage shelf that extends over the
lower bunk and across the rear of the
sleeper. The following warning applies:
WARNING
Overhead compartments are not in-
tended
for personnel use or for items
exceeding their designed weight limits.
Exceeding the weight limits may cause
the shelf to collapse and/or items may
fall out in a sudden stop which may
lead to death or personal injury
.
Compartments in the cab and sleeper are
provided for storage of necessary items
used during operation. The storage areas
above the door are designed to hold a
combined total not exceeding 14 lbs (6 kg)
per compartment and the other overhead
compartments (including those in the
optional sleeper) should hold a combined
total not exceeding 5 lbs (2.2 kg) per
compartment.
What to do before starting
the vehicle
Safe V
ehicle Operation
Be sure to perform pre-trip inspections
before starting and operating the vehicle.
For your safety, as well as those around
you, be a responsible driver:
• If you drink alcohol, do not drive.
• Do not drive if you are tired, ill, or
under emotional stress.
Safe driving is only possible with the
proper concentration on the driving task.
Keep distraction to a minimum to improve
your concentration. Examples of
distractions may include radio controls,
GPS navigation controls, cellular telephone
calls, cellular text messages, reading or
reaching for something on the floor.
Minimizing your distractions will improve
safe driving and will help avoid an accident
involving death or personal injury.
Be aware of local regulations that may
prohibit the use of cellular telephones while
driving. In addition to being an unsafe
practice, it may be against local or federal
ordinances to use cellular devices while
operating the vehicle.
Much has gone into the manufacturing of
your vehicle including advanced
engineering techniques, rigid quality
control, and demanding inspections. These
manufacturing processes will be enhanced
by you, the safe driver, who observes the
following:
• Knows and understands how to
operate the vehicle and all its
controls
• Maintains the vehicle properly
• Uses driving skills wisely.
This manual is not a training manual. It
cannot tell you everything you need to
know about driving your vehicle. For that
you need a good training program or truck
driving school. If you have not been
trained, get the proper training before you
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