5.
Open and close the door again. If the steps still
will not stow, leave the door open and exit the
cab from the opposite side.
6.
Place a hand on the exterior surface of the step,
then apply light pressure to the step while clos-
ing the door.
7.
If the step stows, press the yellow disable button
next to the grab handle. This will disable the step
for cycle of opening and closing the door.
8.
If the steps will not fully stow, follow the instruc-
tions on the inside of the baggage door to safely
stow the steps.
Back-of-Cab Access
Grab handles are typically located on the backwall of
the cab or sleeper, or on the inside of the cab ex-
tender, if equipped. See
Fig. 2.8. A grab handle may
also be provided on the exhaust stack. Steps may be
mounted on the fuel tank(s), battery or tool box(es),
or on metal brackets secured to the frame rail. A
deck plate is mounted across the top of the frame
rails. All other areas are not meant to support back-
of-cab access.
WARNING
Follow these rules for back-of-cab access. Failing
to follow these rules could lead to a fall, and pos-
sible personal injury.
Never step on any exterior part unless it has a
slip-resistant surface meant for safe stepping. If
the surface is movable, such as a battery box
cover with a slip-resistant surface, be certain it is
firmly secured.
Be careful not to trip on items such as chains or
air lines in the back-of-cab area.
Always follow safety procedures for back-of-cab
access, maintaining three-point contact—both
hands and one foot, or both feet and one hand—
whenever moving around, and always face in to-
ward the deck plate when climbing up or down.
Wet or dirty shoes, steps, or grab rails greatly
increase the chance of slipping or falling. If your
shoes or the contact areas are wet or dirty, clean
and dry them as much as possible before ac-
cessing the back of cab area, and be especially
careful when climbing or standing on the vehicle.
Never jump onto, or off of, a vehicle; doing so
creates a very high likelihood of a fall and per-
sonal injury.
Wet or dirty shoe soles greatly increase the chance
of slipping or falling. If your soles are wet or dirty, be
especially careful when accessing the back-of-cab
area.
Be careful not to get hands or feet tangled in hoses
or other back-of-cab equipment. Carelessness could
cause a person to trip and fall, with possible injury.
Accessing Back-of-Cab Area
WARNING
External surfaces of the exhaust system remain
hot after the engine has been shut down. When
accessing the back of the cab or sleeper, do not
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1. Bottom Step
2. Top Step
3. Outboard Grab
Handle
4. Inboard Grab Handle
5. Deck Plates
6. Exhaust-Mounted
Grab Handle
Fig. 2.8, Back-of-Cab Access
Vehicle Access
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