Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
OPTIONAL GAUGES CONTROLS AND DISPLAY WARNING! The air pressure warning light and the audible alarm indicate a dangerous situation. There is not enough air pressure in the reservoirs for repeated braking and the brake system has failed. If air pressure falls below 60 psi (414 kPa) the spring brakes could suddenly apply, causing a wheel lockup, loss of control, or your vehicle to be overtaken by following vehicles. You could be in an accident involving death or personal injury. If these alarms come on while you are driving, immediately bring your vehicle to a safe stop off of the road. If the light and alarm do not turn off at start-up, do not try to drive the vehicle until the problem is found and fixed. Optional Gauges Maximum transmission temperature may vary, depending upon the transmission and type of lubricant. Check your transmission’s owner’s manual. – 44 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY OPTIONAL GAUGES Forward Drive Axle Temperature Gauge Rear Drive Axle Temperature Gauge These gauges indicate the temperature of the lubricant in your vehicle’s axle(s). These temperatures will vary with the kind of load you are carrying and the driving conditions you encounter. Maximum axle temperature may vary, depending upon the axle and type of lubricant. Very high temperatures signal a need to have your axle(s) lubrication checked. CAUTION: Driving with very hot temperatures in your rear drive axles can cause serious damage to axle bearings and seals. Have your axle lubrication checked if you notice a sign of overheating. Steering Column-Mounted Controls Turn Signal and Indicator Lights NOTE: The ignition key must be turned to ON for the signal/switch to operate. Your turn signal lever is mounted on the left side of the steering column below the steering wheel. Green directional indicator lights appear on the instrument panel. To Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 45 –
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OPTIONAL GAUGES<br />
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY<br />
WARNING! The air pressure warning light and<br />
the audible alarm indicate a dangerous situation.<br />
There is not enough air pressure in the<br />
reservoirs for repeated braking and the brake<br />
system has failed. If air pressure falls below<br />
60 psi (414 kPa) the spring brakes could suddenly<br />
apply, causing a wheel lockup, loss of<br />
control, or your vehicle to be overtaken by following<br />
vehicles. You could be in an accident<br />
involving death or personal injury. If these<br />
alarms come on while you are driving, immediately<br />
bring your vehicle to a safe stop off of<br />
the road. If the light and alarm do not turn off<br />
at start-up, do not try to drive the vehicle until<br />
the problem is found and fixed.<br />
Optional Gauges<br />
Maximum transmission temperature may vary, depending<br />
upon the transmission and type of lubricant. Check your<br />
transmission’s owner’s manual.<br />
– 44 – Y53-6027 <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R05/09)
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