Push-Button Shift Selector
Gear information is presented to the driver on the push-button shift selector, usually mounted on the right-hand control panel. On this display, the information is presented as follows:
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To select neutral, press the N button. When neutral is engaged, the telltale LED will light up next to the N button.
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To select reverse, press the R button. When reverse is engaged, the telltale LED will light up next to the R button.
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To select drive, press the D button. When drive is engaged, the telltale LED will light up next to the D button.
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To select low gear, press the LOW button. When low is engaged, the telltale LED will light up next to the LOW button.
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To change gears manually, press the MANUAL button. When the manual mode is engaged, the telltale LED will light up next to the MANUAL button.
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Use the shift buttons (upshift/downshift) to change the current starting gear selection in R, D, and LOW. In MANUAL, the shift buttons can be used to select gears.
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In automatic mode, the number of the forward gear currently engaged appears continually on the mode indicator when in drive. In MANUAL, the last gear selected appears on the mode indicator.
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If the SERVICE indicator illuminates, take the vehicle as soon as possible to an authorized Freightliner service facility.
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The mode button is reserved for future use.
Important: To prevent engine overspeed, the transmission software will override both MANUAL and LOW if necessary. The system will not respond to gear selection requests that will either overspeed or excessively lug the engine.