2017 freightliner cascadia what are these buttons for (picture)

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  1. Brianjr323

    Brianjr323 Light Load Member

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    Does anyone know what the red and black button does?
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    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Have u tried pressing them to see what happens.

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    Hell no lol
     
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    Those aren't standard buttons from Freightliner. Unless someone here just happens to recognize them, your carrier would probably have the best answer.
     
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    The owner isn’t sure what they do either so
     
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    Maybe they added a axle lock since it’s only a 2 way from factory red button lights up light below it??
     
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    There are no lights on them
     
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    Red button is, was for Military loads, ammo, DoD loads.
    Panic button, as some loads have an unmarked government vehicle close.
    It’s gets attention.
    Sometimes they disconnect them if sold.

    You’ll have to pull dash and unhook it.
     
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    Oh ok cool
     
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    Dude just push them and see what happens