Foreword Introduction Environmental Concerns and Recommendations This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its components. More detailed information is contained in the Owner’s War- ranty Information for North America booklet, and in the vehicle’s service and maintenance manuals. Whenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim and re- cycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appro- priate environmental rules and regulations when dispos- ing of materials. Custom-built Freightliner vehicles are equipped with various chassis and cab components.
Not all of the in- formation contained in this manual applies to every ve- hicle. For details about components in your vehicle, re- fer to the chassis specification pages included in all new vehicles and to the vehicle specification decal, lo- cated inside the vehicle. Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices that record specific vehicle data. The type and amount of data recorded varies depending on how the vehicle is equipped (such as the brand of engine, if an air bag is installed, or if the vehicle features a collision avoidance system, etc.). For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times. IMPORTANT:
Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time of printing. Freightliner LLC reserves the right to discontinue models and to change specifications or design at any time without no- tice and without incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication provide no warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to revi- sions and editions without notice. Customer Assistance Center Having trouble finding service? Call the Customer As- sistance Center at 1-800-385-4357 or 1-800-FTL-HELP. Call night or day, weekdays or weekends, for dealer referral, vehicle information, breakdown coordination, or Fleetpack assistance.
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