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OPERATION95

WARNING

Operationofanyvehicleonwetorslippery

roadsrequiresextremecaution.Because

theenginebrakeconvertstheenginetoa

retardingdevice,itshouldNOTbeused

onwetorslipperyroadsifthevehiclehas

asingledrivingaxleorifithastandem

drivingaxlesthatarelightlyloaded.Useof

anenginebrakeundertheseconditionscan

causethevehicletoskidoracombination

vehicletojackknife.

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Table of Contents3
Introduction 19
Important9
To the Owner9
In Appreciation9
About this Handbook10
The Vehicle11
Basic Configuration11
Vehicle Management and Control System (V-MAC®)11
Component Identification12
VIN Locations12
Engine Identification14
Transmission Identification15
Warranty Information19
Air Brake System19
Customer Service20
Call 1-800-655-333 for Action Service20
Questions and Complaints20
Addresses21
14 Safety Information22
Safety Statement22
Advisory Labels23
Advisory Label Definitions (in Handbook)24
Advisory Label Locations (on Vehicle)25
Mdrive Transmission Label32
Cab Entry/Exit33
Three-Limb Contact33
Driver Side34
Passenger Side36
Door Locks38
Seat Belts38
Seat Belt Operation39
Safety Tips for Cold Weather Operation42
Driver Visibility42
Outside Mirror Heater43
Air Horn Shield43
Emergency Reflector Kit (if Equipped)44
Fire Extinguisher (Optional)44
Instruments and Controls 3745
Cab Interior45
Instrument Panel46
Tell-Tales46
Panel Arrangement46
Function of Optional Switches66
Cab Climate Control71
Light Control Panel73
Lower Console Panel74
Steering Column75
Combination Starter and Electrical Switch75
Steering Wheel Adjustment75
Turn Signal Lever75
Stalk Switch ( Co-Pilot® Only)78
Floor Pedals80
Miscellaneous Controls81
Dome Light81
Air Horn82
Accessory Power Outlets82
76 Operation84
Before Operating the Vehicle84
Driver's Daily Walk-Around Inspection84
New Vehicle Break-In86
Windshield Washer Reservoir88
Hood Operation89
Opening the Hood89
Closing the Hood90
Locking the Hood90
Hose Tenders91
Doors92
Standard Door Panel92
Locking the Cab Door94
Power Window Regulators94
Remote Keyless Entry - (Optional)95
Transmitter Operations96
Battery Replacement97
Mirror Breakaway Strut (if Equipped)100
Mack Engine Information101
Precautions and Warnings101
Engine Model Designations102
Mack Powerleash™ Engine Brake (if Equipped)102
Engine Brake Switch104
Powerleash+ Mode105
Grade Gripper (if Equipped)108
How the Engine Brake Is Activated110
Cruise Control with the MACK Powerleash™ Engine Brake111
On the Road with the Mack Powerleash™ Engine Brake112
Over Flat Terrain113
Descending a Grade114
On Slippery Road Surfaces116
Cruise and Engine Speed Control117
Cruise Control117
Engine Speed Control122
Brake Operation125
Air Brake System125
Automatic Slack Adjusters126
Parking Brake System126
Parking127
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)128
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) (if Equipped)133
Good Driving Habits133
Weight Ratings133
Instruments133
Shutting down the Engine134
General Observation134
Starting the Vehicle134
General Information134
Starting MP Engines135
Engine Warm-Up137
Engine Idling138
Shutting down the Engine138
Cold Weather Operation140
Cold Weather Starting Tips140
Coupling a Trailer141
Uncoupling a Trailer142
Moving the Vehicle - General Information144
Braking144
Shifting144
Engine Temperature145
Clutch (if Equipped)146
Power Take-Off (Pto) Operation148
PTO Precautions148
PTO Classification149
Side-Mounted PTO Locations149
PTO Operating Procedures149
Transmission Shifting Instructions150
Shifting Instructions for Allison Automatic Transmissions150
Shifting Instructions for Mdrive Transmissions150
MACK T310 Shifting Instructions151
MACK T310M, T310ME and T310MLR Shifting Instructions154
MACK T318, T318L and T318LR Shifting Instructions158
MACK T31821, T318L21 and T318LR21 Shifting Instructions164
Axles170
Rear Axles Other than MACK170
MACK Rear Axles170
Engaging the Power Divider Lockout172
Mack, Emissions Solution 165173
Diesel Particulate Filters173
Exhaust Aftertreatment System176
Safety Information177
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Components and Operations178
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)178
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)180
Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)184
Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM) or Urea Dosing System (UDS)185
Urea System Fault Messages186
Exhaust Aftertreatment System188
Driver Warnings and on Board Diagnostics (OBD)193
On Board Diagnostics (OBD)193
Instrument Cluster194
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)196
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level - Driver Warning & Inducement197
Misfilling Diesel or Aftertreatment DEF Tanks198
SCR Tampering - Driver Warning & Inducement199
Warranty and Maintenance200
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Maintenance200
MP8 Engine Maintenance Intervals200
Maintenance and Lubrication 193201
Maintenance Introduction201
Turbocharger201
Cleaning Your Vehicle202
Exterior Washing202
Cab and Hood204
Chassis204
Cab Interior205
Waxing205
Polishing205
Winter Warnings205
Towing206
Engine Oil Level Check208
Power Steering Reservoir209
Fuel Tank209
Fuel Tank Cap209
Cooling System209
Coolant Level Check210
Draining the Cooling System210
Refilling the Cooling System210
Protecting the Cooling System211
Cooling System Maintenance211
Accessory Drive Belt Routing212
Wheels213
Wheel Inspection213
Tyres214
Battery216
Jump-Starting Engine217
Electrical218
Circuit Breaker and Relay Panels218
Mdrive Relay Center221
Electrical Grease222
Circuit Protection Charts223
Electrical Accessory Connection Points225
Metric Conversions230

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