Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

DASH- AND DOOR-MOUNTED FEATURES
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Tilt- Telescoping Steering Column
Depending on your vehicle’s configuration, you may have
either a Tilt or a Tilt/Telescoping steering column.
• The tilt feature allows forward and rearward movement
of the wheel.
• The telescoping feature allows you to move the wheel
up and down.
To activate these features, locate the Tilt/Telescoping handle
on the left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel, PULL and HOLD the handle.
Push or pull the wheel to the desired height and angle,
then RELEASE the handle to lock the wheel at the correct
position.
WARNING! Make all adjustments to the steering
mechanism while the vehicle is stopped.
Adjusting the Tilt-Telescoping Steering Wheel
while the vehicle is in motion could cause
loss of control. You wouldn’t be able to steer
properly and could have an accident resulting
in death or personal injury.
Dash- And Door-Mounted Features
Ignition Switch
Your ignition switch has four (unmarked) positions:
• ACC (Accessory): With your key in this position you
can play the radio or use other accessories, but your
engine won’t start.
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