Cab Quick Start Guide

eCascadia QSG, eM2 QSG

Smart Battery Shut Off Switch

The smart battery shut off switch is located inside of the cab on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. It enables and disables low-voltage power required for cab and chassis function.

Switch OFF the smart battery shut-off switch when parking the vehicle overnight if it is NOT connected to a charger. This prevents the low-voltage batteries from draining.

Keyswitch

To turn on the high voltage (HV) system, turn the keyswitch to the ON position.

Fig. 1, Keyswitch

Wait for the system to do self-checks. Like a diesel vehicle, the antilock brake system (ABS) emits loud clicks and buzzing sounds as pressure builds; this is normal.

Turn the keyswitch to the START position for 1–3 seconds. The ICC5 displays ‘READY’ when the vehicle is ready to drive. See Fig. , item 14.

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.

Multifunctional Stalk Switch

To use the eAxle transmission direction function, rotate the switch, shown in fig. , item 2, to select drive (D), neutral (N), or reverse (R).

To quickly switch between driving program modes, press the Driving Program button, shown in fig. , item 3. Long press to switch between manual and automatic mode. The driving program modes are:

  • Economy Mode (default)

  • Performance Mode

  • Range Mode

  • Boost Mode (optional)

  1. Recuperative Braking Symbol

  2. Direction Switch

  3. Driving Program and Shift Switch

  4. Gear Shift Symbol

Fig. 2, Multifunctional Stalk Switch

The vehicle is equipped with a recuperative braking system. Activate recuperative braking to charge the HV battery when decelerating. The recuperative braking level request and charge gauge is shown in fig. , item 9.

Gauges and Panels

Fig. , item 10, shows the current power being requested of the HV battery. This is NOT the same as the HV battery status, projected range, or state of charge (SOC), which can be seen in fig. , items 2, 3, and 4.

  1. Current Speed

  2. High-Voltage Battery Status

  3. Projected Range on Current State of Charge

  4. High-Voltage Batteries State of Charge

  5. Speed of Vehicle Ahead

  6. Distance to Vehicle Ahead

  7. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Active Telltale

  8. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Active Telltale

  9. Maximum Recuperative Braking Level Requested

  10. Current Power Usage

  11. Suggested Transmission Gear

  12. Current Transmission Gear

  13. Current Driving Mode

  14. Powertrain Ready Telltale

  15. Power Limit in Current Driving Mode

Fig. 3, Vehicle Driver Display

Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Warnings

If a low SOC is reached while driving, the vehicle issues driver alerts, shown in table .

Table 1, Low State of Charge Alerts

Alert

Percent State of Charge

~ 15%

~ 5%

~ 0%

    Table 1, Low State of Charge Alerts

    High Voltage (HV) Emergency

    In case of fire, submersion, accident, or other emergency, shut down the HV system by pressing the red emergency HV disconnect (eStop) button on the dash.

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    Parent topic: Cab Quick Start Guide
    Document Number: 0000198610
    Manual Publication Date: 2025-10-29
    Topic Publication Date: 2025-09-08