Air-Activated Kingpin Unlock

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Note: The kingpin release will not activate if the vehicle is moving, the parking brake is not set, or if the switch is pushed for less than 3 seconds. Unless all of these conditions are met, the trailer will not be uncoupled.

If the kingpin release switch is pressed for less than 3 seconds, see Fig. will appear on the driver display. Press the back arrow to dismiss the popup.

Fig. 1, Kingpin Release Not Activated Popup, ICC5

If the other two conditions are not met, a 'Kingpin Release' popup will appear listing the condition(s) that need to be met.

  1. Verify that both the yellow parking-brake and red trailer-air supply knobs are out, the tractor and trailer parking brakes are set, and that the trailer is prepared for uncoupling.
  2. Push and hold the kingpin release switch, shown in Fig. for a minimum of 3 seconds. The system will apply air for 20 to 30 seconds to ensure the kingpin unlocks. When the kingpin is unlocked, a popup notification is displayed as shown in Fig. .
    If there is a problem with releasing the kingpin, see Fig. will appear on the driver display.

    Fig. 2, Kingpin Release Activated Popup, ICC5

  3. Release the tractor parking brake.
  4. Drive out from under the trailer.

    Fig. 3, Kingpin Release Not Confirmed Popup, ICC5

    Fig. 4, Kingpin Release Switch

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Parent topic: Uncoupling the Air-Actuated
Document Number: 0000087422
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-21
Topic Publication Date: 2025-02-13