eCoast
The eCoast feature can improve driving economy.
When conditions permit, the transmission control au-
tomatically shifts the transmission to neutral to coast
at speeds of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) and
above. However, the vehicle can coast down to 45
mph (72 km/h). An "E" shows in the gear display
when eCoast is in effect. See
Fig. 17.4.
To turn eCoast on or off, navigate to the transmission
settings screen. See
Fig. 17.5.
The eCoast function is not active when any of the
following occur:
•
the accelerator pedal is pressed.
•
vehicle acceleration rate is exceeded.
•
the service brake pedal is pressed.
•
the engine brake is in use.
•
cruise control brakes or accelerates.
•
vehicle speed exceeds the cruise control set
speed by more than approximately 4 mph (6
km/h).
•
the speed limiter is active and the maximum
speed set is exceeded.
•
diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration oc-
curs.
NOTE: eCoast availability and the On/Off screen
are customer-selectable parameters. To enable
or disable eCoast, see an authorized Freight-
liner service facility.
Creep Mode
Creep mode allows the vehicle to be maneuvered at
very slow speeds. To activate Creep mode for the
first time within the current driving cycle, press the
accelerator pedal to launch the vehicle, thereby
modulating the clutch and allowing it to slip. Follow-
ing this and for the duration of the current driving
cycle, Creep mode is active.
Once the vehicle is stopped via the service brakes,
the vehicle will begin to creep again, without the ac-
celerator pedal actuation, as soon as the service
brakes are released.
To begin using Creep mode (once active) from a
parked position, shift from neutral to either drive or
reverse, release the service brakes, and briefly de-
press the accelerator pedal. The vehicle’s urge to
move can then be felt.
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NOTE: Upshift and downshift arrows are not shown
when "E" is shown in the gear display.
Fig. 17.4, eCoast Display
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Fig. 17.5, eCoast and Creep Mode On/Off Screen
Automated and Automatic Transmissions
17.4
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