PART 7: STARTING & OPERATING THE VEHICLE
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —62— 22-01691 (R02/02)
Since each vehicle is custom-equipped, all engine operation instruc-
tions in this manual are general. You will want to consult the manual
for your engine to find out details about your specific engine’s needs.
You may need to use a slightly different procedure from the one out-
lined here.
Also check the ATA Truck Driver’s Handbook in your vehicle. It will
give you tips on starting, shifting, and driving it.
Below are instructions for both normal-temperature starting and cold-
weather starting.
Normal Temperature Starting Procedure
When the outside temperature is above 50° F (10° C), you can use
the following procedure.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Put your transmission in Neutral.
3. Disengage (depress) the clutch (with manual transmission).
4. Turn the key switch to ON.
• The multiplex instrumentation system will begin a self-test:
-Gauge pointers will move to a 12:00 position, with their LED
warning lights on, for 5 seconds.
-Gauge pointers will then move to their actual gauge readings
and their LED warning lights will go off.
• The speedometer message center (SMC) will display the odome-
ter.
5. Turn and hold the key switch in the START position (or press the
starter button) to crank the engine.
•If the engine does not start within 30 seconds, stop cranking the
engine. To avoid overtaxing the starter motor or the batteries,
don’t use the starter for more than 30 seconds. Let the starter
motor cool & the batteries recover for 2 minutes before trying
again.
•If the engine still won’t start after a couple of tries, check the man-
ual override shutdown valve and fuel lines for possible fuel starva-
tion or air leaks. Starting failure may mean fuel isn’t reaching the
injectors.
NOTE: If the SMC displays other messages or if other alarms
activate after the key is turned ON, see the “Warning Alarms”
section at the end of this part on page 94
.
NOTE: Some starters are equipped with overcrank protection.
Check the “Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual” for
details.
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