Exiting the Driver's Side

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Caution: Always face in when exiting the cab. Do not attempt to exit with your back to the cab, as you would going down a flight of stairs. It is easier to slip or lose your balance. If you slip when exiting in this way, there is a greater likelihood of personal injury.
Important: Do not attempt to exit the cab while carrying any items in your hands. Place them in an accessible location on the seat or cab floor and make sure they will not get in your way as you exit, then retrieve them after you have exited the cab.
  1. Grasp the steering wheel with both hands, place your left foot on the top step, and stand on the threshold, facing into the cab.
  2. Grasp the sidewall grab handle with your right hand. See Fig. or Fig..

    1. Lower Door Handle

    2. Door Lock Button

    3. Upper Door Grab Handle

    4. Door Latch

    5. Sidewall Grab Handle

    Fig. 1, Driver-Side Cab Access (vehicles built before November 7, 2011)

    1. Lower Door Pocket

    2. Upper Door Pocket

    3. Door Latch

    4. A-Pillar Grab Handle

    5. Sidewall Grab Handle

    Fig. 2, Driver-Side Cab Access (vehicles built November 7, 2011 and later)

  3. Move your right foot to the bottom step.
  4. Move your left hand to the lower door pocket.
  5. Step to the ground with your left foot first.
Note:
Parent topic: Grab Handles and Access Steps
Document Number: 0000122096
Manual Publication Date: 2024-06-10
Topic Publication Date: 2026-05-15