operators_manual

WARNING
If your vehicle has an automated
transmission, be aware that it can roll
backwards when stopped on a hill or
grade, or when starting from a stop on
a hill or grade. Failure to comply may
result in death, personal injury, equip-
ment or property damage. Observe the
following guidelines: (1) When stopped
on a hill or grade, press the brake ped-
al. (2) When starting from a stop on a
hill or grade, quickly remove your foot
from the brake pedal and firmly press
on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not leave the cab of your vehicle
without applying the parking brake.
The truck could roll and cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or personal in-
jury. Always apply the parking brake
before you leave the cab.
Hill Hold
The hill hold feature is available as an
option with certain automated
transmissions. This feature holds the
vehicle while on a hill to allow the operator
to release the service brakes and press the
accelerator. This feature will hold the
vehicle if the vehicle is attempting to go up
a hill from a stop in either drive or reverse.
Controls for Vehicles with an Eaton
Automated or a PACCAR
Transmission
This vehicle may be equipped with either
an Eaton Automated or a PACCAR
Transmission. The Automated or PACCAR
Transmission controls are located on the
right hand side of the steering column.
Using the Manual - Automatic
Button
This button will put the transmission into
manual mode. Manual mode will allow the
operator to select the gear. See Up or
Down Shifting on page 145.
To activate, put the gear selector in the D
(drive) mode and then depress the M/A
button. The instrument cluster will display
the corresponding selection.
DRIVING - Transmission
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