freightliner cascadia - Ignition Switch and Key

Ignition Switch and Key
The ignition switch is located on the left-hand dash,
below the headlight switch. See
Fig. 5.1.
The ignition switch has four positions: OFF, ACC (ac-
cessory), ON, and START. See
Fig. 5.2.
In the OFF position, the ignition switch is vertical.
The key can be inserted and removed only in the
OFF position.
The following functions are operable when the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF position (regardless of
whether the key is inserted):
•
low-beam headlights
•
taillights
•
brake lights
•
road lights
•
dome lights
•
clearance lights
•
hazard warning lights
•
utility lights
•
baggage compartment lights
•
spotlights
•
electric horn
•
clock
•
refrigerator
•
CB radio
•
power mirrors
•
power receptacle
•
fuel heater
•
electric oil pan heater
•
electric or diesel-fired engine coolant pre-
heater
Turn the key counterclockwise to reach the ACC po-
sition. In addition to all the functions that are oper-
able in the OFF position, the following functions are
operable when the switch is in the ACC position:
•
radio/stereo system
•
heater and A/C fan
•
mirror defog
•
windshield fan
•
ether start system
•
air dryer
•
backup lights
Turn the key clockwise past the OFF position to
reach the ON position. With the switch in the ON po-
sition, all electrical systems become operable and
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1. Headlight Switch 2. Ignition Switch
Fig. 5.1, Left-Hand Dash
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Fig. 5.2, Ignition Switch
Driver Controls
5.1