CAUTION SUMMARY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL To avoid injury from loss of vehicle control, do not activate the Engine Brake system under the following conditions: To avoid injury from the loss of vehicle control, do not use cruise control under these conditions: On wet or slippery pavement, unless the vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) and you have had prior experience driving under these conditions. When it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a constant speed (on winding roads, in heavy traffic, in traffic that varies in speed, etc.). On slippery roads (wet pavement, ice-or snow-covered roads, loose gravel, etc.).
When driving without a trailer (bobtailing) or pulling an empty trailer. If the tractor drive wheels begin to lock or there is fishtail motion after the Engine Brake is activated, deactivate the brake system immediately if this occurs. Preventive Maintenance Observe the following cautions when performing preventative maintenance. PERSONAL INJURY To avoid injury when working near or on an operating engine, remove loose items of clothing and jewelry. Tie back or contain long hair that could be caught in any moving part causing injury. 4 All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0039 Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION