Starting the Vehicle

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    Note: Before operating the vehicle, read General Information, in Instruments, and Steering Wheel Pods, in Driver Controls.

  1. If connected to the charging coupler, leave the parking brake set, and unplug the charging coupler from the vehicle inlet.
  2. Complete the applicable pre-trip inspections and maintenance procedures in Care of Exterior Lights.
  3. Use the direction switch on the right-hand stalk switch to put the vehicle in neutral as shown in Fig. .

    1. Recuperative Braking Symbol

    2. Direction Switch

    3. Driving Program and Shift Switch

    4. Gear Shift Symbol

    Fig. 1, Right-Hand Stalk Switch

  4. Turn the key in the keyswitch to the ON position shown in Fig. . The high voltage system is turned on.

    Fig. 2, Keyswitch Positions

  5. Wait for the system to do self-checks. Loud clicks are noticeable as the ABS system actuates the modulator valves, and a buzzing sound emits from behind the cab for up to one minute. Wait for the buzzing sound to stop.
  6. Turn the key to the START position for a minimum of ½ second. After the vehicle has started the READY telltale, shown in Fig. , appears at the bottom of the power gauge on the driver’s display.

    Fig. 3, ICC5 Driver Display Ready Icon

    7. Note: If the vehicle did not start up, or has a fault code, it may be necessary to restart the vehicle for the code to clear. Turn the key to the OFF position and wait until the dash goes dark. Repeat steps 4 through 6.

  7. Press the brake pedal while shifting the vehicle into gear, disengage the park brake, and drive.
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Parent topic: Operating the Vehicle
Document Number: 0000087162
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-21
Topic Publication Date: 2025-02-13