Driver's Manual

Freightliner SmartShift Shift
Control
The Freightliner SmartShift transmission control is
installed with all automated transmissions in the Ar-
gosy. It replaces the typical floor-mounted shift lever
or dash-mounted push button control.
SmartShift accepts driver requests for transmission
functions and transmits them through hard wiring to
the transmission control unit (TCU). SmartShift is a
true shift-by-wire system.
SmartShift offers two main advantages over conven-
tional transmission control devices. Without a floor-
mounted shift control, usable cab space is increased.
The SmartShift control is operated by the fingers of
the driver’s right hand, allowing both hands to remain
on the steering wheel.
A two-position driving mode slide switch allows the
driver to choose automatic (AUTO) or manual (MAN)
mode. See
Fig. 15.1.
In AUTO mode, gears shift automatically without
driver interaction. Manual shifts are accomplished by
a momentary pull or push on the control in the plane
perpendicular to the steering wheel. Pull up (toward
the driver) on the control to upshift and push down
(away from the driver) to downshift. The control is
spring-loaded and returns to its neutral position when
released after an upshift or downshift.
A four-position gear selector switch is located at the
end of the lever. See
Fig. 15.1.
A small neutral lock button is embedded in the gear
selector switch to prevent accidental shifts into gear
from neutral (N). Any time you shift through neutral,
press down on the neutral lock button to move the
switch from neutral to another gear, such as drive
(D), low (L), or reverse (R). When shifting into neu-
tral, it is not necessary to press the neutral lock
button.
Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
Transmission
Refer to the Eaton website for additional information,
www.roadranger.com.
Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS automated transmis-
sions use shift selection software and electric clutch
actuation; a clutch pedal is not needed to operate the
vehicle. The current gear is displayed on the indica-
tor on the right-hand control panel. All forward shifts
can be made either manually or automatically.
Engine Start Up
NOTE: Engine cranking is delayed until the
transmission power-up is complete and the gear
display shows a solid "N".
1.
With the parking brake set, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Apply the service brake.
NOTE: If the service brake is not applied while
selecting a starting gear, the initial start gear will
not be found and the driver will need to select
Neutral and depress the service brake while se-
lecting the desired mode.
4.
Select the desired mode and starting gear. (Inap-
propriate start gear selections are ignored to
avoid damaging the transmission.)
5.
Release the parking brake.
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To upshift manually, pull the lever up (towards the driver).
To downshift manually, push the lever down (away from
the driver).
1. SmartShift Control Lever
2. Slide Switch (forward driving mode switch)
3. MAN Mode (of slide switch)
4. AUTO Mode (of slide switch)
5. Upshift Direction
6. Reverse Position (of selector switch)
7. Selector Switch
8. Neutral Lock Button
9. Neutral Position (of selector switch)
10. Drive Position (of selector switch)
11. Low Position (of selector switch)
12. Downshift Direction
Fig. 15.1, Freightliner SmartShift Control
Automated Transmissions
15.1