Contents
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level ..... 56
Tires .............................................. 56
Driving
General .............................................. 57
Ignition Switch .................................. 57
Starting Procedure ........................... 58
Operating the Transmission............58
Introduction.................................... 58
Operating Manual Transmissions.. 59
Putting the Vehicle in Motion......... 59
More Transmission Tips ................ 61
Operating Automatic Transmissions 62
Operating Automated Manual
Transmissions................................ 63
Cruise Control ............................... 64
Steering .............................................65
Brakes................................................65
Service brakes............................... 66
Parking brake / emergency brake.. 66
Engine Retarder (option) ............... 67
Stopping............................................69
Parking .......................................... 69
Turning off the engine.................... 69
Diesel Fuel.........................................70
Cold Weather Recommendations . 70
Periodical maintenance
General...............................................71
Maintenance and
Lubrication Intervals....................... 72
Lubrication Specifications.............. 83
Oil Reservoirs ................................ 85
Lubrication Chart ........................... 85
Maintenance in Special and
Exceptional Operating Conditions.. 88
Cab Maintenance........................... 88
Preventive Maintenance Before the
Winter Season ............................... 88
Emergency repairs
Vehicle Tool Kit............................... 93
Replacing The Drive Belt............... 93
Replacing The Compressor Belt.... 93
Replacing The Fuel Filter............... 94
Adjusting The Brakes..................... 94
Spring Brakes — Manual Release. 94
Jacking The Vehicle ....................... 96
Wheels........................................... 97
Towing Pin...................................... 99
Towing............................................ 99
Replacing Bulbs........................... 100
Fuses........................................... 103
Radio (optional)........................... 103
Electrical Connections................. 104
Speakers ..................................... 104
Noise and Emission Control..........105
Noise Emission Warranty ............ 105
Inspection and Maintenance
Instructions.................................. 106
Consumer Information
and Vehicle Identification
Reporting Safety Defects...............109
Vehicle Identification...................... 109
Complete Vehicle Certification
Label............................................ 111
Incomplete Vehicle Certification
Label............................................ 111
Tire and Rim Information Label... 111
Noise Emission Label.................. 112
Paint Data Label.......................... 112
Federal Safety Standard
Certification Label ....................... 112
Component Identification............. 113
General Alphabetical Index
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