INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION you need it the next time or when you pass the vehicle on to the next user. How to Find What You Want 1 How to Use This Manual There are several tools built into this manual to help you find what you need quickly and easily. This manual contains useful information for the safe and efficient operation of your Peterbilt vehicle. It also provides information on maintaining your vehicle in the best condition, with an outline for performing safety checks and basic preventive maintenance inspections. First is the Quick Table of Contents . Located at the front of the manual, this lists the main subjects covered and gives section numbers where you can find these subjects.
Use the Quick Table of Contents to find information on a large subject like “Maintenance.” We have tried to present the information you’ll need to learn about your vehicle’s functions, controls, and operation—and to present it as clearly as possible. We hope you’ll find this manual easy to use. Cross-referenced citations also help you get the information you need. If some other part of the manual contains further information on the subject you are reading about, we’ll indicate that in a cross-reference like this: (See Driver’s Check List on page 1-34 ). You won’t have to go searching for more information. There will be times when you need to take this manual out of your Peterbilt.
When you do, please be sure to return it to the cab when you are finished using it. That way it will be there when Finally you’ll find a helpful Subject Index . It’s in the back of the manual 1-3