Operating Instructions
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Y53-1030A 12/09
PACCAR
For vehicles equipped with an engine starting motor protec-
tion feature, another function of the WAIT TO START lamp is
to flash for two minutes if the starting motor is engaged for 30
seconds or more.
The WAIT TO START lamp can look like:
• The words WAIT TO START spelled out
• A symbol similar to the graphic illustrated
• The color of the symbol or words can vary, based on the
manufacturer of the vehicle, but will typically be red or
amber.
Check Engine Lamp
The CHECK ENGINE lamp illuminates when the engine
needs service at the first available opportunity.
The CHECK ENGINE lamp is located on the face of the
tachometer and illuminates amber when a problem exists,
but the vehicle can still be safely driven. Vehicle should be
serviced to correct the problem, but the situation should not
be considered an emergency. The Check Engine lamp will
activate for several reasons. These include but are not
limited to Water in Fuel and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
generation required.
Stop Engine Lamp
The STOP ENGINE lamp indicates, when illuminated, the
need to stop the engine as soon as it can be safely done. The
engine must remain shut down until the engine can be
repaired.
For engines with the Engine Protection Shutdown feature
enabled, if the STOP ENGINE lamp begins to flash, the
engine will automatically shut down after 30 seconds. The
flashing STOP engine lamp aler ts the operator to the
impending shutdown.
The STOP ENGINE lamp is red in color, and can look like:
• The words STOP or STOP ENGINE spelled out
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