Western Star (EN)

Foreword Introduction performed. The EDR is designed to record data re- lated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for ap- proximately 60 seconds. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Data recorded includes the following items: This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its components. More detailed information is contained in the Owner’s Warranty Information for North America booklet and in the vehicle’s workshop and maintenance manuals. Custom-built Western Star vehicles are equipped with various chassis and cab components.

Not all of the information contained in this manual applies to every vehicle. For details about components in your vehicle, refer to the chassis specification pages in- cluded in all new vehicles and to the vehicle specifi- cation decal located inside the vehicle. how various systems in the vehicle were oper- ating engine system information how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator if the driver was depressing the brake pedal For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times. how fast the vehicle was traveling NOTE: Data is not recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions. Personal data such as name, gender, age, and crash location are not recorded.

However, other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou- tinely acquired during a crash investigation. IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time of printing. Western Star Trucks reserves the right to dis- continue models and to change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifica- tions contained in this publication provide no warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to revisions and editions without notice.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Environmental Concerns and Recommendations Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Compliance Whenever you see instructions in this manual to dis- card materials, you should first attempt to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our environment, fol- low appropriate environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials.

This vehicle must be regularly inspected and main- tained as indicated in the Western Star Maintenance Manual , and in the Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance chapter in this manual, in order to continue satisfactory performance and ensure cover- age of the vehicle under the manufacturer’s warranty. Many maintenance procedures ensure that the ve- hicle and engine continue to comply with applicable emissions standards. Maintenance procedures, using components engineered to comply with greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency regulations, may be performed by an authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer, an independent outlet, or the vehicle owner or operator.

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.). This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record data in certain crash or near-crash situations, such as air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems The vehicle owner is responsible for determining the suitability of replacement components to maintain STI-444-6 (6/15) A24-01242-000 Printed in U.S.A.

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Foreword compliance with federal and local jurisdictional regu- lations. Components including, but not limited to, tires, cab/sleeper side extenders, chassis fairings, bumper, hood, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduc- tion timers are specifically designed and manufac- tured to exacting standards for regulatory fuel effi- ciency and greenhouse gas emissions compliance. It is important that these components are always re- placed with components that meet or exceed the per- formance of the originally installed components. Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ot- tawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0N5. For additional road safety information, please visit the Road Safety website at:

www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety . Customer Assistance Center Having trouble finding service? For over-the-road breakdown assistance, customer concerns, literature requests, and the location of the nearest dealer, call 1-866-850-STAR (7827). Call night or day, weekdays or weekends. Our people are knowledgeable, profes- sional, and committed to following through to help you keep your truck moving. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Western Star Trucks.

If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Western Star Trucks. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from www.safercar.gov .

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety- related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investi- gations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, © 2001–2015 Daimler Trucks North America LLC. All rights reserved. Daimler Trucks North America LLC is a Daimler company. No part of this publication, in whole or part, may be translated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written per- mission of Daimler Trucks North America LLC.

For additional information, please contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Service Systems and Documentation, P.O. Box 3849, Portland OR 97208–3849 U.S.A. or refer to www.Daimler-TrucksNorthAmerica.com and www.WesternStarTrucks.com .

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Contents Chapter Page Introduction, Environmental Concerns and Recommendations, Event Data Recorder, Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Compliance, Customer Assistance Center, Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreword 1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 2 Vehicle Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 3 Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 4 Driver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 5 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 6 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 7 Cab and Sleeper Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 8 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1 9 Engine Starting, Operation, and Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1 10 Optional Engine Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 11 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 12 Brake Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 13 Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.1 14 Manual Transmissions and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14.1 15 Automated and Automatic Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.1 16 Drive Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.1 17 Fifth Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.1 18 Trailer Couplings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 19 Headlight Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19.1 20 Vehicle Appearance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.1 21 In An Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.1 22 Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.1 23 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.1

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1 Vehicle Identification Component Information Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Component GWR Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Emissions Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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