Mack Truck Pinnacle Series (CHU Series) Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

INTRODUCTION1
TO THE OWNER1
In Appreciation 1
About This Handbook2
THE VEHICLE3
Basic Configuration 3
Vehicle Management and Control System (V-MAC®)3
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 4
VIN Locations4
Engine Identification5
Engine Information Plate 6
Clean Idle Engines 7
Transmission Identification8
WARRANTY INFORMATION 11
Air Brake System11
ENGINE GASEOUS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 12
Emissions Control System Warranty 13
ENGINE GASEOUS EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY15
FEDERAL EMISSION REQUIREMENTS16
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY — CALIFORNIA16
Emissions Control System Warranty 18
SERVICE LITERATURE22
MACK Class 8 –Components Service Manual 22
Class 8 – Custom Collated Service Manual on CD 22
CUSTOMER SERVICE 23
Call 1-800-866-1177 for MACK One-Call™23
Questions and Complaints 23
Addresses 24
Additional Assistance 25
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS26
United States 26
Canada26
Mexico 26
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICES27
SAFETY INFORMATION 28
SAFETY STATEMENT 28
CERTIFICATION LABELS30
Safety Certification Label 30
ADVISORY LABELS 32
Advisory Label Locations (On Vehicle) 32
TRUCK-TRACTOR CONSPICUITY43
CAB ENTRY/EXIT 44
Three-Limb Contact44
Driver Side 46
Passenger Side 48
Deck Plate Access50
SAFETY TIPS FOR COLD WEATHER 52
Driver Visibility 52
Auxiliary Cab Heater 53
Cab Door Seals and Key Locks 54
Outside Mirror Heater54
Air Horn Snow Shield55
Emergency Reflector Kit55
Fire Extinguisher (Optional) 55
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 56
CAB INTERIOR56
INSTRUMENT PANEL 57
Tell-Tales57
Panel Arrangement58
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE LAYOUT 59
Panel A61
Panel B 62
Panel C 64
Panel D65
Function of Optional Switches78
CAB CLIMATE CONTROL 85
SLEEPER CLIMATE CONTROL 87
LIGHT CONTROL PANEL 88
LOWER CONSOLE PANEL 89
STEERING COLUMN90
Combination Starter and Electrical Switch90
Steering Wheel Adjustment 90
Turn Signal Lever 91
Stalk Switch (If Equipped, Co-Pilot® Only)92
FLOOR PEDALS 93
MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS 94
Dome Light 94
Interior Cab Lights (Sleeper Cab)95
Air Horn 95
Fresh Air Vent 96
Cab Air Filter 97
Microphone 98
Accessory Power Outlets 99
102
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND DAILY MAINTENANCE102
Pre-Trip Inspection Quick List 103
New Vehicle Break-In114
WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR 117
HOOD 118
Opening the Hood 118
Closing the Hood 120

Locking the Hood 121
HOSE TENDERS 122
DOORS 123
Standard Door Panel 123
Power Door Panel (Optional)124
Opening the Cab Door 125
Locking the Cab Door125
Power Window Regulators 125
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — (OPTIONAL)126
Transmitter Operations 127
Battery Replacement128
SEAT BELTS 131
Seat Belt Operation 131
Fastening Seat Belt 131
Adjustable D-Ring Shoulder Belts (if equipped)133
Komfort® Latch System134
SLEEPER BUNK RESTRAINT 136
Upper Bunk (Optional) 136
Bunk Restraint 137
Bunk Restraint Maintenance137
SEAT ADJUSTMENT AND RECLINE (IF EQUIPPED)138
HEATED SEAT (OPTIONAL)138
SWIVEL SEAT (OPTIONAL) 138
MACK ENGINE INFORMATION 141
Precautions and Warnings141
Engine Model Designations142
CRUISE CONTROL 143
Speed Control Switches 143
Setting Cruise Control 144
Disengaging Cruise Control144
MACK POWERLEASH™ ENGINE BRAKE (IF EQUIPPED)145
Engine Brake Switch146
How the Engine Brake is Activated147
Cruise Control with the MACK PowerLeash™ Engine Brake 148
ON THE ROAD WITH THE MACK POWERLEASH™ ENGINE BRAKE 149
Over Flat Terrain149
Descending a Grade 150
On Slippery Road Surfaces152
BRAKE 154
Air Brake System154
Automatic Slack Adjusters 155
Parking Brake System156
Parking Brake 156
Parking 156
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) 157
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) (If Equipped) 162
GOOD DRIVING HABITS163

Weight Ratings163
Instruments163
Shutting Down the Engine 163
General Observation 163
STARTING THE VEHICLE 164
General Information164
Push Button Starters164
Air Starters 165
Engine Warm-Up 168
Engine Idling168
Shutting Down the Engine 169
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 171
Cold Weather Starting Tips171
Engine Block Heaters 172
Winterfronts 173
COUPLING A TRAILER176
UNCOUPLING A TRAILER178
MOVING THE VEHICLE — GENERAL INFORMATION 180
Braking180
Shifting180
Engine Temperature 181
Clutch (If Equipped) 182
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) 186
PTO Precautions 186
PTO Classification 187
Side-Mounted PTO Locations 187
PTO Operating Procedures 187
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTRUCTIONS188
Shifting Instructions for Allison Automatic Transmissions 188
MACK T306G Shifting Instructions 189
MACK TM308 Shifting Instructions190
MACK TM308M Shifting Instructions 192
MACK TM309 Shifting Instructions194
MACK TM309M Shifting Instructions 195
MACK T309, T309L and T309LR Shifting Instructions 198
MACK T310 Shifting Instructions 202
MACK T310M, T310ME and T310MLR Shifting Instructions 205
MACK T313-T313L-T313LR Shifting Instructions 209
MACK T31321, T313L21 and T313LR21 Shifting Instructions 213
MACK T318, T318L and T318LR Shifting Instructions 217
MACK T31821, T318L21 and T318LR21 Shifting Instructions 224
Precautions When Descending Grades If Vehicle is Equipped with Eaton
AutoShift Generation I and II 230
AXLES231
Rear Axles Other Than MACK 231
MACK Rear Axles231
Engaging the Power Divider Lockout233

Mack, EPA2010 Emissions Solution234
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS (IF EQUIPPED) 234
Extended Idling and Aftertreatment System Conditioning 237
Exhaust Aftertreatment System 238
Safety Information 239
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Components and 240
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) 240
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)243
Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) 246
Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM)247
Exhaust Aftertreatment System 248
Driver Warnings and On Board Diagnostics (OBD) 254
On Board Diagnostics (OBD)254
Instrument Cluster255
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 256
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level – Driver Warning & Inducement257
Aftertreatment DEF Quality – Driver Warning & Inducement 258
Misfilling Diesel or Aftertreatment DEF Tanks259
SCR Tampering – Driver Warning & Inducement 260
Warranty and Maintenance 261
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Maintenance261
Engine Maintenance Intervals261
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION262
MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION 262
TURBOCHARGER263
CLEANING YOUR VEHICLE263
Exterior Washing 264
Cab and Hood 266
Chassis 266
Cab Interior 267
Waxing 267
Polishing 267
Winter Warnings 267
TOWING 268
Towing with MACK Air (AL or MAXAIR® 40) Suspension (If Equipped) 270
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK271
Oil Change Intervals 272
Engine Maintenance Intervals273
Power Steering Reservoir 274
FUEL TANK275
Fuel Tank Cap 275
FUELING 275
B5 Approval For Mack US10 Certified Products 277
COOLING SYSTEM278
Coolant Level Check279
Draining the Cooling System279

Refilling the Cooling System279
Protecting the Cooling System 280
Cooling System Maintenance 282
Accessory Drive Belt Routing 282
HEADLIGHTS 283
Bulb Replacement283
WHEELS 286
Wheel Inspection 286
Tires 287
BATTERY289
Jump-Starting Engine290
ELECTRICAL 292
Circuit Breaker and Relay Panels 292
Electrical Grease 295
Circuit Protection Charts295
Electrical Accessory Connection Points 298
METRIC CONVERSIONS300
METRIC CONVERSIONS 300