SAFETY - What to do before starting the vehicle 1 complete description of the regulation and exemptions. 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 fall out in a sudden stop which may lead to death or personal injury.
Upper Bunk Sleep Restraints 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 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:
Safe Vehicle 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 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 32 Y53-6110-1A1 (01/21)