2018+ Freightliner Cascadia Optimized Idle

Freightliner Cascadia / Detroit DD13, DD15, DD16 & Cummins ISX etc. FAQs

How do I use optimized idle 2018-2023+ Freightliner Cascadia?

Make sure the parking brake is set, hood is latched, transmission in neutral Turn the ignition on or start the engine Double tap the button with the 2 squares icon (on the right hand side of the steering wheel) Follow the prompt to enable “interior comfort”, by pressing the right arrow to switch to “on” and press the OK button A green engine with an arrow wrapped around it will appear, informing you that the truck is in optimized idle and it will start / shut down as necessary to keep the temperature at the setting of your choice, also based on battery voltage, ambient temperature etc.

How to adjust the clutch on a Freightliner Cascadia?

Remove the access cover for the clutch, if applicable Bar the engine over with a barring tool, or by the alternator (not recommended), until you find a bolt head placed in the middle of a tab (this is the adjustment bolt) Place the correct socket onto the bolt with a ratchet, afterward, press on the ratchet with a pry bar in order to press the bolt head in and begin turning clockwise Begin with 1 full turn and check your adjustment Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary

How to remove the speed sensor in Freightliner Cascadia?

Remove the electrical connector on output shaft in front of the yoke for the driveline that mates to the transmission Remove the bolt holding the sensor in place if you are replacing the sensor, this is not necessary to just disconnect the sensor

How to bleed a clutch on a Freightliner Cascadia?

Fill the clutch / brake fluid to the maximum level in the reservoir Locate the bleed fitting on the transmission, usually on the slave cylinder housing if its visible, attach a clear and air tight hose to fitting and submerge it in a container with enough clutch / brake fluid to cover the hose end Press the clutch pedal 10-15 times or until it gets firm while pressing (if there is air in the system it will not be firm, so just press the pedal 15 times) Press the pedal to the very end and hold Unscrew the bleed fitting and watch the air bubbles go through the hose and once they stop flowing tighten the fitting back up Release the clutch pedal and repeat steps 1-6 until there are no air bubbles in the fluid from the bleed fitting