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  • Page 1 Unimog Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Symbols WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guide smartphone app: Before you first drive off, read these Operat- ing Instructions carefully and familiarise your- self with your vehicle. Please adhere to the information and warning notes in these Oper-...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 35 Introduction ......... 27 Safety ........... 47 Opening and closing ......55 Driver's workstation ......63 Climate control ........97 On-board computer and displays ..109 Audio systems ........147 Driving mode ........157 Hydraulic system ......

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Index Adjusting the volume 1, 2, 3 ... Audio equipment ......122 24 V socket Radio ..........122 Centre console ........ 92 Air conditioning General notes ........98 Air-conditioning system Climate control ........ 99 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Switching on/off ......101 ABS Off-road program ....
  • Page 7 Index Axle loads Brake fluid Vehicle identification plate .... 356 Hydraulic clutch mechanism sys- Axle reduction ratio tem ..........361 Vehicle identification plate .... 356 Notes ..........361 Brake lamp Replacing bulbs ....... 85 Brake supply pressure in circuit 1 Ballast weights too low (display message) Weights ..........
  • Page 8 Index Changing a bulb Replacing the fuel prefilter ..... 319 Square spanner ......312 Front foglamps ......... 83 Starting and stopping the engine Overview of bulbs ......81 with the cab tilted ......318 Rotating beacon ....... 86 Tilting the cab ........ 314 Side-mounted turn signal lamps ..
  • Page 9 Index Cleaning the air filter Clutch actuation system Maintenance ........304 see Hydraulic clutch actuation system Cleaning the interior Clutch faulty (display message) Cleaning and care ......286 Red event window ......141 Cleaning the radiator Clutch pedal Air conditioning condenser .... 301 Folding out (display message, Charge-air cooler ......
  • Page 10 Index Compressed-air reservoir regener- Coolant temperature too high (dis- ation play message) Draining ......... 304 Yellow event window ..... 135 Compressed-air system Crawler gears Charging from an outside source ... 330 ® With Telligent automatic gear- Display message in the yellow shift ..........
  • Page 11 Index Diagnostics connection Setting for driving abroad (sym- Operating safety and vehicle metrical) .......... 73 approval ........... 29 Switching on/off ......74 Diesel Direction of travel preselection Refuelling ........216 Telligent automatic gearshift with Diesel fuels cruise control lever ......176 Fuel additives ........
  • Page 12 Index Compressed-air reservoir for tyre Symmetrical dipped beam ....73 pressure control system ....304 Use of cable winches ..... 213 Compressed-air reservoir regen- Warning buzzer ......216 Dual-mode steering eration ........... 304 Fuel prefilter ........321 Changing steering position ....70 Drive control faulty (display mes- Important safety notes ....
  • Page 13 Index Exterior mirrors Quality ........... 361 SAE classification ......361 Adjusting ......... 71 Scope of use ........361 Adjusting the exterior mirrors Setting viscosity (on-board com- when using dual-mode steering ..72 puter) ..........127 Adjusting the mirror arm ....72 Single-grade engine oil ....
  • Page 14 Front foglamps (display message) Replacing bulbs ....... 83 Yellow event window ..... 137 Front mounting plate Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 32 Equipment operation ..... 268 Getting into and out of the vehicle Front PTO shaft Overview .......... 60 Constant working speed ....263 Grey event window Correct use ........
  • Page 15 Index Checking the oil level of the steer- Menus, general notes ....234 ing ..........297 Overview ........228 Environmentally-compatible Overview of controls ...... 228 hydraulic fluids ......364 Power hydraulics circuit III/IV ..258 General notes ........ 363 Problems connecting hydraulic Topping up (power hydraulics) ..
  • Page 16 Index Driving with the cruise control Switching on/off ......76 lever ..........205 Driving, driving mode ..... 202 Driving, handling characteristics ..201 Jack Driving, work mode ......202 Pump lever ........313 General notes ........ 198 Vehicle tool kit ....... 312 Work limiter ........
  • Page 17 Index Replacing bulbs ....... 82 Rotating beacons ......79 Main-beam headlamps Strobe lights ........79 Replacing bulbs ....... 82 Working-area lamps ......77 Switching on/off ......75 Lights Maintenance Combination switch ......75 Batteries ........306 Daytime driving lights ...... 74 Checking anti-corrosion protec- Dipped-beam headlamps ....
  • Page 18 Index Replacing the wiper blades .... 300 Restraint system introduction ..48 Torque converter clutch ....296 Seat belt .......... 48 Odometer Windscreen washer system ... 296 Manoeuvring/tow-starting and Trip meter ........112 towing away Off-road driving Notes ..........333 Check list after driving ....
  • Page 19 Index Hydraulics, menus and input win- ® Telligent gearshift ......170 dows ..........234 Operating safety Layout ..........115 Implied warranty ......27 Menus at a glance ......117 Operating safety and registration Monitoring info ......124 Attachments/add-on equipment ..31 Notes on messages .......
  • Page 20 Index Platform dropsides Protection of the environment Access steps ......... 276 General notes ........28 Pulling away Letting the tailgate swing freely ..275 Opening ......... 275 Vehicle ........... 162 Pump lever Opening the tailgate ...... 275 Rear platform dropside ....275 Assembling/disassembling ...
  • Page 21 Index Rev counter Engine oil pressure too low .... 140 Hydrostatic unit faulty. Please Overview ........110 Reversing camera apply brakes! ......... 144 Increased brake force and pedal Driving systems ......196 travel ..........142 General notes ........ 197 Reversing lamp Torque converter clutch ....
  • Page 22 Index Seat heating ........69 Switching to standby mode using Standard seat ........65 buttons .......... 251 Suspension seat ......66 Switching to standby mode using Swivel seat ........67 the control lever ......250 Seats Working hydraulics circuit I .... 248 Socket Cleaning the cover ......
  • Page 23 Index Stowage space and stowage com- Telephone partments Adjusting the volume for calls ..121 Cup and bottle holder ...... 93 Operating (on-board computer) ..121 Strobe light see Mobile phone Telligent automatic gearshift Replacing bulbs ....... 87 Strobe lights Cruise control lever .......
  • Page 24 Index Engaging reverse gear ....173 Raising/lowering the tipper plat- Important safety notes ....168 form trailer, vehicles with working Multifunction lever and gear indi- hydraulics ........279 cator ..........168 Raising/lowering the tipper plat- Operating lever ......170 form trailer, vehicles without Pulling away ........
  • Page 25 Index Trip meter Towing a vehicle with operational gearshift ........335 Instrument cluster ......112 Turn signal lamp Towing a vehicle with transmis- sion, transfer case or axle dam- Auxiliary headlamp ......83 Turn signals age ..........335 Towing the vehicle ......334 Switching on/off ......
  • Page 26 Index Stowage space in the rear left of the cab .......... 312 Underbody protection Vehicle tool kit and emergency Cleaning and care ......290 equipment Unit of measurement Important safety notes ....312 Setting (on-board computer) ..126 Ventilation Units Climate control ........
  • Page 27 Index Windscreen washer system Load-sensing connections, vehi- Topping up fluid ......296 cles with positioning pump .... 231 Windscreen, operation ..... 89 Overview of load sensing connec- Windscreen wiper and washer sys- tions ..........231 Schematic ........370 Working hydraulics circuit I Mowing door ........
  • Page 28 Index Working with equipment For earth-moving ......270 For maintenance of grassland and plant protection ......271 Front loader operation ....271 Important safety notes ....270 With a wide working range ..... 271 Working-area lamps Replacing bulbs ....... 86 Yellow event window ®...

  • Page 29: Implied Warranty

    Operating Instructions. Dis- dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. regarding them may lead to damage to the The Unimog is designed as an equipment car- vehicle or personal injury. rier, tractor unit and chassis for a variety of different equipment.
  • Page 30 Introduction If you carry out modifications to electronic Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, components, their software or wiring, this transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on could result in the invalidation of your vehi- the following factors: cle's operating permit. the operating conditions of your vehicle WARNING your personal driving style...

  • Page 31: Declarations Of Conformity

    You can obtain further information from any nents, wheels or tyres could be damaged Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. even if this is not visible from the outside. Components that have been damaged in this Electromagnetic compatibility...

  • Page 32: Notes

    It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform Qualified specialist workshops Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership. A qualified specialist workshop has the nec- essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali- fications to correctly carry out the work ®...

  • Page 33: Notes On Body/Equipment Mounting Directives

    The  indicator lamp warns you if the sat- mends that: uration level of the diesel particle filter is crit- no other modifications should be made ical and indicates any malfunction. to the vehicle. approval should be obtained from Mercedes-Benz in the event of deviations...

  • Page 34: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle, such as attaching a radiator trim for winter The Unimog is an equipment carrier. It can be driving, is not permitted. Do not cover up the combined with a large number of attach- radiator.
  • Page 35 Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for its individual components, e.g. number of the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in cles, even if they have been independently or movement, lateral acceleration, accelera- officially approved.
  • Page 36 Introduction After a fault has been rectified, the informa- tion is deleted from the fault memory or is continually overwritten. When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in connection with other information - if neces- sary, under consultation with an authorised expert - could be traced to a person.
  • Page 37 Cockpit ..........36 Overhead control panel ...... 37 Instrument cluster ......38 Centre console ........40 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 42 Combination switch ......44 Cruise control lever ......44 Multifunction lever ......45...
  • Page 38 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Light switch Universal carrier Headlamp range control Centre console Cruise control lever Multifunction lever Instrument cluster Ignition lock Multifunction steering To adjust the multifunction wheel steering wheel Differential locks Horn Cup holder Combination switch...
  • Page 39 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Tachograph, see the manu- i Switches the work- facturer's operating ing-area lamp on/off instructions é Switches the auxili- z Switches the front ary headlamps windscreen heating on/off on/off À Switching the rotat- I Switches the lateral ing beacons or end position of wind-...

  • Page 40: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Example: instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Speedometer Clock and outside temper- ature display On-board computer Fuel level Rev counter ® AdBlue level Total distance and trip dis- tance On vehicles without display A and B, scroll in the on-board computer to the Truck info menu window in the ß...

  • Page 41: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Example: instrument cluster Function Page Function Page É Diesel particle filter, Warning and indicator automatic regeneration lamps in the speedome- Â Diesel particle filter malfunction ; Engine diagnostics º Cab tilt lock Warning and indicator lamps below the on- i Differential lock board computer...

  • Page 42: Centre Console Front

    Centre console Centre console Function Page Front centre console Õ Activates/deacti- vates the tyre pres- sure control system F Manually activates/ deactivates engine speed mode Î Activates/deacti- vates hydrostatic drive system Operates the hydrostatic drive system Operates the hydraulic sys- Changes the installation position of the control lever and hydraulic system con-...

  • Page 43: Rear

    Centre console Rear centre console Function Page Vehicles with tipper plat- form, without hydraulic sys- tem: Q Raises the tipper platform R Lowers the tipper platform Heating/air-conditioning system control panel Function Page Adjusts the exterior mirrors É Diesel particle filter, starts stationary manual regeneration Ê...
  • Page 44 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Parking brake FleetBoard (see the manu- facturer's operating instructions) Device mounting bracket Auxiliary heating timer Ï Applies/releases the four-wheel park- ing brake Function Page Operating the on-board £ Switches engine pre- computer: heating on/off u Selects the next main J Switching the 12 V...
  • Page 45 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Deactivates the speed lim- iter Deactivates cruise control Switches off the working mode cruise control and working mode limiter Input window: Ù Cruise control, adjusts the speed tolerance Function Page Equipment operation, Operating the speed lim- engine speed setting iter: Operating the telephone:...
  • Page 46 Cruise control lever Combination switch Cruise control lever Function Page Speed limiter: activating/ deactivating the speed lim- iter Cruise control: activat- Function Page ing/deactivating cruise Main-beam headlamps on control (when dipped-beam head- ® Telligent gearshift: gear lamps are switched on) preselection (shifting Turn signal, right down)
  • Page 47 Multifunction lever Multifunction lever Function Page Speed Limiter: reducing set limit speed Cruise control: decreasing set speed ® Telligent gearshift: selecting direction of travel (backwards) ® Telligent automatic gearshift: selecting direc- tion of travel (backwards) Function Page Continuous brake ® Telligent automatic gearshift: automatic gear-...
  • Page 48 Multifunction lever Function Page ® Telligent gearshift: selecting direction of travel h Drive/forwards i Neutral k Reverse ® Telligent automatic gearshift: selecting direc- tion of travel h Drive/forwards i Neutral k Reverse...
  • Page 49 Useful information ......48 Occupant safety ........48 Children in the vehicle ......51 Pets in the vehicle ....... 53...

  • Page 50: Useful Information

    Occupant safety Useful information Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as These Operating Instructions describe all the electronic components or their software. models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.

  • Page 51: Occupant Safety

    Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly without a suitable, addi- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only tional restraint system. The seat belt cannot use seat belts which have been approved perform its intended protective function if it is specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- not fastened correctly.

  • Page 52: Fastening

    Occupant safety If you have such items located on or in your Adjust the seat ( page 64). clothing, e.g. pens, keys or spectacles, The seat backrest must be in an almost store these in a suitable place. upright position. only one person is using a seat belt Pull the seat belt smoothly out of belt sash guide = and engage belt tongue ;...

  • Page 53: Children In The Vehicle

    Important safety notes If a child younger than twelve years old and under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle: always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles. The child restraint system must be...

  • Page 54: Child Restraint System

    Children in the vehicle appropriate to the age, weight and size of Never leave children unattended in the vehi- the child. cle. be sure to observe the instructions and Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have safety notes in this section in addition to their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- the child restraint system manufacturer's ting properly.

  • Page 55: Pets In The Vehicle

    You can obtain child restraint systems and cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint information about the correct child restraint system again. system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Observe the warning labels on the child restraint system. If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure Pets in the vehicle to observe the notes on "Children in the Vehi-...
  • Page 57 Useful information ......56 Locking system ........56 Getting into and out of the vehicle ..60 Side windows ........60 Rear window ........61...

  • Page 58: Useful Information

    The engine can only be started using the key coded to the vehicle. If a vehicle key is lost, obtaining a replace- ment is a time-consuming process. This can only be done through a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre. Left-hand door Mercedes-Benz recommends that you always...

  • Page 59: Locking System

    Locking system Unlocking/locking with the remote con- Close both doors. trol To lock: push release lever : downwards in the direction of arrow =. Vehicles without central locking: the cor- responding door is locked. Vehicles with central locking: both doors are locked.

  • Page 60: Checking The Batteries

    Locking system Use grab handles :, door frame surface ! Only open the mowing door when traffic A and the steps underneath the mowing conditions allow you to do so. Ensure that door to enter or exit. there is enough clearance when opening the mowing door.

  • Page 61: Deactivating

    Locking system Teaching-in the remote control Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention If central locking no longer works after replac- immediately. ing the batteries, you must teach in the remote control again. Environmental note Batteries and rechargeable batteries contain pollutants.

  • Page 62: Getting Into And Out Of The Vehicle

    Side windows Activating the immobiliser Make sure that protective grid ; is closed page 301). Apply the parking brake. Keep grab handles :, steps = and your Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition own footwear free of dirt (e.g. mud, snow lock.

  • Page 63: Rear Window

    Rear window Opening/closing the side windows Side window (left) Side window (right) Make sure that the key in the ignition lock is in position 1 or 2. To open: press and hold button ? until the side window is in the desired position. To close: press and hold button = until the side window is in the desired position.
  • Page 65 Useful information ......64 Seats ............ 64 Adjusting the multifunction steer- ing wheel ..........70 Dual-mode steering ......70 Exterior mirrors ........71 Lighting system ........73 Good visibility ........88 Power supply ........90 Features ..........93...

  • Page 66: Useful Information

    Seats Useful information Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when These Operating Instructions describe all the adjusting it. models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time WARNING of going to print.

  • Page 67: Standard Seat

    Seats body. The lap belt must always be routed getting out, lower the suspension seat com- across your lap as low as possible, i.e. pletely. across your hips. WARNING Maintain a distance to the pedals that allows you to depress them fully. If you push the suspension seat bellows Also observe the safety notes in the "Children inwards, your hand could become trapped.

  • Page 68: Luxury Suspension Seat

    Seats Seat height Make sure that the J warning lamp in the instrument cluster is not lit. Pull lever ; up and hold it. The vehicle's compressed air system has Apply pressure to or relieve pressure from sufficient reservoir pressure. It is possible the seat in order to move it to the desired to carry out all possible seat adjustments.

  • Page 69: Swivel Seat

    Seats Swivel seat Seat angle Pull lever ; up and hold it. Overview Apply pressure to or relieve pressure from the seat cushion or backrest in order to move it to the desired position. Release lever ;. Seat height Pull lever = up or push it down to the desired level.
  • Page 70 Seats Seat suspension Lumbar support Push lever : back. Lower lumbar support: press the upper or The seat suspension is deactivated. lower section of switch ?. The lower lumbar support is increased or Push lever : forwards. decreased. The seat suspension is activated. Upper lumbar support: press the upper or Seat cushion depth lower section of switch =.

  • Page 71: Seat Heating

    Seats Double co-driver's seat Seat heating Overview General notes ! Observe the following instructions; you could otherwise damage the seat heating: do not leave any objects on the seat. do not cover the seat, e.g. with a towel or cushion. if the co-driver's seat is not occupied, switch the seat heating off on the co- driver's side.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Dual-mode steering Otherwise, the batteries could discharge. Adjust the steering wheel height and angle. Press button :. To switch on: press switch B. The steering wheel locks. Indicator lamp A lights up. The steering wheel locks automatically To switch off: press switch = until switch approximately ten seconds after it is B is in the centre position.

  • Page 73: Exterior Mirrors

    Exterior mirrors Push release lever = until it engages. Align the bottom of trim ; with the guides, then push the upper section inwards until trim ; engages. If release lever = has engaged and trim ; is fitted, you can start the engine. Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors Example: dual-mode steering, vehicles with Telli-...

  • Page 74: Vehicles With Mowing Door

    Exterior mirrors Left and right exterior mirrors: make Exterior mirror heating sure that the key in the ignition lock is in position 1 or 2. Turn switch : to position 1 for the left- hand exterior mirror or to position 2 for the right-hand exterior mirror.

  • Page 75: Lighting System

    Lighting system Folding down the additional mirror Switching headlamp settings Additional mirror (example: vehicles without auxil- iary headlamps) If you need to open/close or fit/detach the front flap, you must fold down additional mir- ror =. Pull out hand rail ; by ball coupling :. Swing mirror holder A downwards ?.

  • Page 76: Important Safety Notes

    Lighting system oncoming traffic from being dazzled. Sym- operated using the combination switch metrical dipped-beam headlamps do not illu- page 75). minate as large an area of the edge of the When parking lamps or dipped-beam head- carriageway. You must have the conversion lamps are switched on, the warning buzzer performed at a qualified specialist workshop sounds if you open the driver's door and:...

  • Page 77: Headlamp Flasher

    Lighting system indicator lamps next to the light switch light Combination switch Main-beam headlamps/headlamp If the vehicle only has a rear foglamp, turn flasher the light switch to the L position and pull the light switch out one level. Headlamp range control Ensure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 78: Reading Lamp

    Lighting system Ensure that the key is in position 2 in the Hazard warning lamps ignition lock. To indicate right: push the combination switch upwards : and engage. The right-hand turn signal lamps and the . indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flash.

  • Page 79: Auxiliary Headlamps General Notes

    Lighting system To switch on automatic control of the Only use the working-area lamps when on interior lighting: put switch : into posi- public roads while working. Make sure that no tion 3. other road users are dazzled. When you open one of the front doors, the interior lighting switches on or off automat- ically.

  • Page 80: Auxiliary Headlamps

    Lighting system equipment. Observe the relevant legal Light/dark boundary (B) at requirements for each country. 5 m = approx. 1.67 m 1/3 of the installation height, measured at Adjusting the auxiliary headlamps 5 m, yields the light/dark boundary (B) with dipped-beam headlamps.

  • Page 81: Notes

    Lighting system Rotating beacons or strobe lights Switching the rotating beacons or strobe lights on/off Example: rotating beacon Hold stand :. Loosen wing nut ;. Move stand : to the desired height. To switch on: press button :. Tighten wing nut ;. Indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 82 Lighting system exterior lighting control assists you while checking the bulbs ( page 77). In order to avoid a short circuit, switch off the lights before changing a bulb and turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock Wear eye protection and gloves when removing defective bulbs.

  • Page 83: Overview Of Bulbs

    Lighting system Overview of bulbs Always carry bulbs in your vehicle for each type of lamp in case of an emergency. Headlamps Main-beam/dipped-beam H7 24 V headlamps 70 W Daytime driving lamps Daytime driving lights 24 V 21 W Side lamps Turn signal lamps, brake lamps, reversing 24 V 21 W lamp, rear foglamp...

  • Page 84: Replacing Bulbs

    Lighting system Insert new bulb ? in such a way that the Replacing bulbs recess in the base fits into lug = of Headlamps, front turn signal lamp socket ;. Push new bulb ? into socket ; as far as it Overview will go.

  • Page 85: Turn Signal Lamp

    Lighting system Auxiliary headlamps Turn socket : anti-clockwise in the direc- tion of the arrow as far as it will go. Pull out socket :. Applying light pressure, turn bulb ; anti- clockwise and remove it. Insert new bulb ; and turn clockwise, applying light pressure.

  • Page 86: Side-Mounted Turn Signal Lamps

    Lighting system Main-beam/dipped-beam headlamps: remove cable connector B from bulb ?. Lift left and right locking springs A and fold them outwards. Remove bulb ?. Insert new bulb ? in such a way that its base fits into the recess of the socket. Lift left and right locking springs A and fold them inwards onto the base of the bulb.

  • Page 87: Perimeter Lamp

    Lighting system Tail lamp Licence plate lamp Tail lamp, right The licence plate lamp is behind the reflector unit. Remove screws :. Remove the lamp lens. Remove reflector units ; and ?. Applying light pressure, turn bulb = anti- clockwise and remove it. Insert new bulb = and turn clockwise, applying light pressure.

  • Page 88: Rotating Beacon

    Lighting system Working-area lamps Position housing : at the bottom using the lug and swing it upwards. Tighten screws ;. Exit lamp Remove screws :. Remove headlamp unit ; of the working- area lamp. Remove cable connectors = and ?. Open the door.

  • Page 89: Strobe Light

    Lighting system Slide stand = with rotating beacon : Slide stand = with strobe light : down- downwards ( page 79). wards ( page 79). Loosen wing nut ;. Loosen wing nut ;. Remove rotating beacon : upwards from Pull strobe light : upwards to remove stand =.

  • Page 90: Windscreen

    Good visibility Interior lamp ! Switch off the windscreen wipers before you stop the engine. Otherwise, undesired wiper sweeps could occur when starting the next journey. This may damage the wiper blades or windscreen, especially if the windscreen is dirty or iced up. The windscreen will no longer be wiped prop- erly if the wiper blades are worn.

  • Page 91: Good Visibility

    Good visibility Headlamp cleaning system Make sure that the key in the ignition lock is in position 1. To switch on: press and hold button :. Press switch :. The headlamp cleaning system cleans the Indicator lamp ; in the switch lights up. relevant light projecting areas of the head- The windscreen wipers move to the lateral lamp.

  • Page 92: Windscreen Heating

    Power supply To switch on intermittent wipe: make Windscreen heating sure that the key in the ignition lock is in position 2. Press switch :. To switch off intermittent wipe: press switch ;. Windscreen washer system If you only activate windscreen heating on one side of the windscreen, that side will thaw out quicker than the other.

  • Page 93: Power Supply

    Power supply Reconnecting the voltage supply ! Vehicles with auxiliary heating: during heat output and the cooling-off period, the Push in lever : of the battery isolator power supply should only be disconnected, switch. in the event of danger, using the battery Turn lever : of the battery isolator switch isolator switch.

  • Page 94: Centre Console

    Power supply 24 V socket in the centre console Socket on the vehicle exterior 24 V, 7-pin power socket for equipment 24 V socket : can be used for accessories, e.g. torches or cigarette lighters. The 24 V The equipment socket complies with socket can carry a maximum load of 360 W.

  • Page 95: Features

    Features mounting directives in the Mercedes-Benz Cup and bottle holder body manufacturer portal: http://bb- WARNING portal.mercedes-benz.com Cup and bottle holders cannot hold liquid con- tainers securely in place while you drive. If you Jump-start socket use cup or bottle holders while driving, con- tainers could be flung around and liquids could be spilled.
  • Page 96 Features Universal carrier in the centre con- Always hold the compressed-air pistol away sole from your body. Never aim the compressed- air pistol towards other people. ! Do not clean the air filter with the compressed-air pistol. Replace soiled air filters.

  • Page 97: Cable Ducts

    Features Unscrew electrical plug-type coupling D of Changes the installation position of control lever ? and separate. the control lever and hydraulic sys- tem controls Mark cable connector A at the corre- sponding sockets of hydraulic system con- trols = and remove. Place control lever ? and hydraulic system controls = in front of the alternative open- ing.

  • Page 98: Important Safety Notes

    You must observe the legal requirements in the country in which you are driving when operating mobile communications equip- ment in the vehicle. The Mercedes-Benz installation specifica- tions must be observed if you subsequently install one of the following communication devices:...
  • Page 99 Useful information ......98 General notes ........98 Heating/air conditioning and ven- tilation ..........99 Auxiliary heating ....... 102...

  • Page 100: Useful Information

    General notes Useful information when the air-conditioning system is switched These Operating Instructions describe all the models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not be equipped with all the functions described.

  • Page 101: Overview

    Heating/air conditioning and ventilation Heating/air conditioning and ventilation Overview and control panel Functions B Control panel C Sets the airflow: : Side air vents: ventilation and heating vents for the vehicle interior 1 to 3 Heating/ventilating/cool- ; Front windscreen vents: ventilation/ 4 Demisting/ventilating/cooling demister vent g Air supply switched off...

  • Page 102: Setting

    Heating/air conditioning and ventilation Setting the air distribution D Sets the air distribution: Turn air-distribution control D to the b Airflow to the footwell desired position. c Airflow to the windscreen, side and centre air vents and to the foot- wells Switching air recirculation mode d z Airflow to the windscreen,...

  • Page 103: Heating/Air Conditioning And Ventilation

    ( page 101). Set the airflow, air distribution and temper- ature as desired. Mercedes-Benz recommends cooling the Residual heat temperature in the vehicle interior down to a maximum of 6 to 8 † below the outside The vehicle interior can still be heated for a temperature.

  • Page 104: Fuels

    Auxiliary heating from obstruction to ensure that the air can To adjust the airflow direction: use flow freely into the cab. slider : to set the fins in the desired posi- tion. Centre air vents To close the side air vent: turn thumb- wheel ;...

  • Page 105: Auxiliary Heating

    Auxiliary heating WARNING guarantee a sufficient supply of fresh air, open the roof hatch or a door on the side of the Parts of the vehicle, e.g. the exhaust system, vehicle away from the wind. may become very hot when the auxiliary heat- ing system is switched on.

  • Page 106: Immediate Heating Mode

    Auxiliary heating Setting the time and day Operation using the timer Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the Overview ignition lock. Using the timer, you can: Press and hold the Ï button until the activate/deactivate immediate heating time flashes in the display.

  • Page 107: Air Distribution And Temperature

    Auxiliary heating switched on, the auxiliary heating remains Use the , or . button to set the on for a further 15 minutes. The display time. shows remaining heating time =. When the switch-on time no longer flashes, the switch-on time has been stored. Preselected heating mode To preselect the switch-on time: press the E button repeatedly until the...

  • Page 108: Engine Preheating

    Auxiliary heating Press and hold the f temperature button Alarm function until the maximum temperature is set Press the E button repeatedly until the page 99). æ alarm symbol flashes in the display. Adjust the air-distribution switch and the Press the , or . button. air vents as desired ( page 99).
  • Page 109 Auxiliary heating Problems with the auxiliary heating Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist F:01through workshop. F:09and F:11through F:17 While the auxiliary heating was switched on, the voltage F:10 supply was interrupted: Switch on the voltage supply with the battery isolator switch page 90).
  • Page 111 Useful information ......110 Instrument cluster ......110 On-board computer ......115 On-board computer event window .. 128 Warning/indicator lamps in the status area of the on-board com- puter ..........144...

  • Page 112: Useful Information

    Instrument cluster Useful information Rev counter ! If you exceed the maximum permissible These Operating Instructions describe all the engine speed, the warning buzzer sounds. models and standard and optional equipment You should not drive and change gear by of your vehicle that were available at the time the sound of the engine, but according to of going to print.

  • Page 113: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster engine speed range :, e.g. on uphill gra- If the yellow event window is ignored and the dients or when overtaking. ® AdBlue level drops further to approximately 2.5 %, engine output may be reduced. If you drive the vehicle within economical engine speed range :, you achieve low ®...

  • Page 114: Outside Temperature

    Instrument cluster Clock and outside temperature Odometer Instrument cluster (example: display in speedom- Instrument cluster (example: display in rev coun- eter) ter) You should pay particularly close attention to Ensure that the key is in position 2 in the road conditions as soon as temperatures ignition lock.

  • Page 115: Diagnostics Indicator Lamp

    Instrument cluster Engine diagnostics indicator lamp Indicator lamp Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The ; indicator After you have turned the key in the ignition lock to position 2, the lamp flashes. indicator lamp indicates the system's status by means of a sequence of flashes.

  • Page 116: Status Indicator

    Instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The ; indicator You have not had a detected emissions-related malfunction rec- lamp lights up. tified. The engine power out- Follow the instructions in the event window. put is reduced. The on- Drive carefully to the nearest qualified specialist workshop and board computer also have the malfunction rectified as soon as possible.

  • Page 117: On-Board Computer

    On-board computer If an emissions-related malfunction is detec- ted, the indicator lamp flashes three times and then goes out for approximately five sec- onds. This flashing sequence is repeated until the engine is started. The indicator lamp remains lit for approximately 15 seconds after the engine is started.
  • Page 118 On-board computer time the display also shows the date and Areas in the on-board computer dis- time. play Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. The on-board computer shows the last Truck info active menu window, e.g. the menu window in the ß...

  • Page 119: Displaying Vehicle Speed

    On-board computer Status area: status area = shows: Driving mode page 119) ® the gear indicator of the Telligent gear- à ® automatic gearshift, e.g. N. shift/Telligent Speed Displaying vehicle speed when cruise control is selected, the é Backup drive Selecting shift position 85 km/h symbol and the set speed, e.g.

  • Page 120: Time

    On-board computer Operation and page 123) page 126) Settings ä maintenance Menu Setting the units of â measurement (e.g. dis- Hydraulics Displaying operating play of † or ‡) conditions and changing Lighting Making the instrument settings cluster lighting and Trailer Displaying trailer data audio display lighting darker/brighter...

  • Page 121: On-Board Computer

    On-board computer To reset the trip meter: press 9. To reset the trip data: press 9. Reset trip The input window shows The input window shows, for example, meter? No/Yes. Reset values for: Since start - all No/Yes. Using the r button, select the menu bar and press u or 9 to confirm.

  • Page 122: Alarm

    On-board computer Backup drive mode menu window Select gear, neutral position or towing mode with the r or s button and General notes confirm your selection with the u but- If the automated transmission shift system is ton. malfunctioning, you may, under certain cir- The on-board computer displays the selec- cumstances, be able to continue your journey ted direction of travel in the status area.
  • Page 123 On-board computer Select the desired menu bar with the r ® Bluetooth mobile phone: pair the mobile or s button. phone to the CD radio. Change the value with the u or t Use the u or t button to scroll to á button.

  • Page 124: Radio

    To close the MP3 browser: press and hold MP3 browser Audio menu window is available on vehi- Setting the volume cles with the Mercedes-Benz CD radio. Switch on the CD radio ( page 148). Use the u or t button to scroll to á audio and communications.

  • Page 125: Axles Menu Window

    Refer to the "Menus and input windows in the computer shows additional event windows on-board computer“ section ( page 234) for page 134). further information. If the maintenance work is carried out at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the fact that...

  • Page 126: Monitoring Info

    On-board computer Diesel the work has been carried out professionally the maintenance point, e.g. particle filter will be confirmed in the on-board computer and the Maintenance Booklet. the maintenance due date, e.g. 23.09.2014 WARNING 2000 km the remaining distance, e.g. If you do not have the prescribed service/ If no prediction for the maintenance due maintenance work or necessary repairs car-...
  • Page 127 Low Top the engine oil level 4, e.g. information can be obtained from a up oil:4 l Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. the ý operating hours of the engine, Use the u or t button to scroll to the 10000 h 27 min.

  • Page 128: Settings Menu

    On-board computer Displaying the operating hours Displaying diagnostics data Press the 9 button. Press the 9 button. The input window shows a list of all control Press the r or s button to select unit system abbreviations. ICM. Select the desired control unit using the Press the u button.

  • Page 129: Instrument Panel

    You can prevent damage to the engine, set the install more languages. Further information sheet number of the engine oil with the can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Ser- Engine oil grade. lower grade under vice Centre.

  • Page 130: On-Board Computer Event Window

    Under dow in different colours: mission oil grade used according to the Sheet Numbers of the Mercedes-Benz Specifica- grey event window for a malfunction/ tions for Service Products. notification of low priority Observe the instructions in the event win- Setting the service products dow.
  • Page 131 On-board computer event window Grey event window Note Important safety notes If you ignore warning and indicator lamps and the event window, you will not be able to rec- ognise failures and malfunctions in components or systems. Driving/braking characteristics may be affected and the operating and road safety of your vehicle may be limited. Have the affected system checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 132 On-board computer event window Transmission and clutch Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The clutch is under a heavy load but not overloaded. You should Ô only pull away in first gear. Clutch under heavy Keep the pulling away or manoeuvring procedure as brief as strain possible.

  • Page 133: Adblue Reserve

    On-board computer event window button on the multifunction steering wheel. Observe the information and instructions in the event window. ® BlueTec exhaust gas aftertreatment Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please top up AdBlue. Supplementary text Û: Ø ® The AdBlue level has dropped to approximately 10%.
  • Page 134 On-board computer event window Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please top up with AdBlue Risk Supplementary text Û: · of limit speed Engine power Additionally, the on-board computer displays the · indicator reduced ® lamp in the status area. The AdBlue level has dropped to approx- imately 2.5%.
  • Page 135 On-board computer event window Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please start regeneration at Supplementary text Û: Â once Press and hold regeneration switch for 3 s while Diesel particle vehicle is stationary Please observe Operating filter full Instructions The Â...

  • Page 136: Event Window

    On-board computer event window Service products and maintenance Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel has dropped to the reserve level. Refill the fuel tank ( page 216). The ¦ indicator lamp lights up yellow in the status area of the ¦...

  • Page 137: Event Window

    On-board computer event window Compressed-air system, engine and cooling system Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is too much condensation in the compressed-air braking system and/or the compressed-air dryer is malfunctioning. Condensation in WARNING compressed-air reservoir If the condensation level in the compressed-air reservoir is too high or the condensed water freezes, the braking effect may be reduced.

  • Page 138: Event Window

    On-board computer event window Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions One of the following systems is malfunctioning: ÿ engine Engine faulty engine cooling engine management diesel injection system Have the systems checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The coolant temperature is too high. Engine power output is auto- matically reduced.

  • Page 139: Generator Is Not Charging Battery

    On-board computer event window Lighting system and electrical system Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Visit workshop. Supplementary text Û: ª Risk of accident Generator is not charging battery. The ª indicator lamp lights up yellow in the status area of the on-board computer as well as in the event window.

  • Page 140: Working Hydraulics: Oil Level Too Low

    On-board computer event window Hydraulic system Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Working hydraulics: top up oil Supplementary text Û: or switch off engine Working hydraul‐ The working hydraulics oil level has fallen below the normal level. ics: oil level too The operating safety of the working hydraulics is jeopardised.

  • Page 141: Diesel Particle Filter Full

    On-board computer event window ® BlueTec exhaust gas aftertreatment Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop vehicle. Consult service Supplementary text Û:  centre. Regeneration is no longer possible. Diesel particle The  indicator lamp also lights up red in the instrument clus- filter full ter.

  • Page 142: Coolant Level Too Low

    On-board computer event window Engine and cooling Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop vehicle. Switch off Supplementary text Û: engine. Engine oil pres‐ The 5 indicator lamp lights up red in the status area of the on- sure too low board computer as well as in the event window.

  • Page 143: Clutch Faulty

    On-board computer event window Transmission and clutch Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop vehicle. Contact service Supplementary text Û: Ø centre. Clutch faulty WARNING The transmission no longer changes gear. The reservoir pressure in the transmission/clutch may be too low. Stop the vehicle as quickly as possible, paying attention to traf- fic conditions.

  • Page 144: Window

    On-board computer event window Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The oil temperature does not decrease: Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Apply the parking brake. Check the oil level and top up the engine oil if necessary page 296).

  • Page 145: Check Tyre Pressure

    On-board computer event window Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Stop vehicle. Contact service Supplementary text Û: centre. Increased brake In addition, the J warning lamp lights up red in the instrument force and pedal cluster. travel Full braking power may not be available. WARNING Driving and braking characteristics are affected.

  • Page 146: Lamps

    Warning/indicator lamps in the status area of the on-board computer Hydrostatic drive system Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Visit workshop. Supplementary text: The hydrostatic drive system has been deactivated due to a mal- Hydrostatic drive function (overheating, damage, short circuit) and no longer exerts malfunctioning any force.

  • Page 147: Warning/Indicator Lamps In The Status Area Of The On-Board Computer

    Warning/indicator lamps in the status area of the on-board computer Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps Transmission-driven power take- The oil level in the torque con- Ô off engaged ( page 265) verter clutch is too low page 296) Engine-driven power take-off engaged ( page 265)
  • Page 148 Warning/indicator lamps in the status area of the on-board computer Yellow warning or indicator lamp Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The Û indicator Risk of accident lamp in the status area The trailer's brake system is malfunctioning. Driving/braking of the on-board com- characteristics may change.
  • Page 149 Important safety notes ..... 148 General notes ........148 Anti-theft protection ......148 Operating system ......150 ® Bluetooth settings ......153...

  • Page 150: General Notes

    All further information on the individual func- communications equipment while driving will tions can be found on the Internet at distract you from traffic conditions. You could www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung- then lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk lkw. of an accident.
  • Page 151 Anti-theft protection active. The display of the switched on CD radio shows BLOCKED. Switch on the ignition. You can now use the CD radio.
  • Page 152 Operating system Operating system CD radio overview Function Control knob Press: Switches on/off Turn: Sets the volume Changes settings in menus ´ Switches folders in MP3 and USB mode Press briefly: Accepts a call Press and hold: ® Activates Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 153 Operating system Function Press briefly: Selects menu: Activates/deactivates the TP function Changes the track time display Activates/deactivates XMUT Switches RDS on/off ® Sets the type of Bluetooth pairing Press and hold: Displays connected mobile phone CD drive Display Press briefly: Mutes the audio source Press and hold: Ejects a CD...
  • Page 154 Operating system Function Press briefly: Selects an audio source: Radio CD playback AUX function BT audio (MP3 playback) Exits the menu Press and hold: Ends the current traffic report Press briefly: Switches wavebands Press and hold: Stores stations automatically Radio: Press briefly: Station search backwards Press and hold:...

  • Page 155: Notes

    ® ® via Bluetooth (if supported by your device) necting Bluetooth -capable mobile phones to the audio system from your Mercedes-Benz play external devices, which are connected Service Centre. via the AUX jack...

  • Page 156: Pairing A Mobile Phone

    ® Bluetooth settings ® Requirements for a Bluetooth connec- Pairing a mobile phone tion ® Pairing the mobile phone via Bluetooth The following requirements must be met for pairing the CD radio to detect the mobile phone: Press the t button repeatedly until the the mobile phone is located inside the vehi- BT PAIR EXT.
  • Page 157 ® Bluetooth settings Using the number keys, enter an easily- Using the number keys, enter an easily- remembered number consisting of one to remembered number consisting of one to six digits (e.g. 1111). six digits (e.g. 1111). Press and hold the ; mute button. Press and hold the ;...
  • Page 159 Useful information ......158 Driving ..........158 Brakes ..........163 ® Telligent gearshift ......168 ® Telligent automatic gearshift ..174 Shifting gears ........182 Driving mode ........185 Driving systems ........ 191 Hydrostatic drive system ....198 Driving tips ........208 Refuelling ...........

  • Page 160: Breakdown Assistance

    Driving Make sure that trailer cables and Useful information compressed-air lines are connected cor- rectly ( page 220). These Operating Instructions describe all the models and standard and optional equipment Make sure that the trailer coupling is of your vehicle that were available at the time locked and secured correctly.

  • Page 161: Driving

    Driving ment in all countries concerned. Supplement your emergency equipment accordingly. ® Checking the fuel/AdBlue supply ® Check the fuel level/AdBlue level shown on the fuel gauge ( page 111) and on the ® AdBlue gauge ( page 111). If necessary, refuel ( page 216) and top ®...

  • Page 162: Starting

    Driving WARNING There is a risk of an accident and injury. Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage When leaving the vehicle, always take the key of the pedals, e.g.: with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehi- shoes with thick soles cle.

  • Page 163: Checking The Reservoir Pressure

    Driving key, the on-board computer will show an In the event of loss of pressure while driving, event window. Use a valid spare key. immediately bring the vehicle to a halt in Check the engine oil level ( page 125). accordance with the traffic conditions.

  • Page 164: Stopping

    Driving reserve pressure too low event win- Warm up the engine quickly by driving at dow in the on-board computer goes out. moderate engine speeds. After approx- imately10 to 20 minutes, the engine will reach its operating temperature between approximately 85 and 100 †. Pulling away You can utilise the full engine power output ! Do not pull away as soon as the engine...

  • Page 165: Brakes

    Brakes power when testing the brakes, stop the vehi- WARNING cle as soon as possible in accordance with If you leave children unattended in the vehi- traffic conditions. Have the brake system cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by, for checked and repaired in a qualified specialist example: workshop.

  • Page 166: Important Safety Notes

    Brakes Do not let anyone enter or exit the vehicle ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) during the test. This will help to prevent you Important safety notes from mistaking pressure loss, due to air- sprung seats or the level control system, for If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you leakage.

  • Page 167: Braking With Anti-Lock Protection

    Brakes ABS off-road program ® Vehicles with Telligent gearshift: on slippery road surfaces, also depress the The ABS off-road program can be activated clutch pedal. for off-road driving. When braking at speeds The engine braking effect cannot affect the of between approximately 40 and 15 km/h, ABS control system.

  • Page 168: Four-Wheel Parking Brake

    Brakes Trailer with EC brake system: when a trailer Parking brake is attached, the parking brake actuates the WARNING trailer's service brake. If the parking brake lever is not in the fully Vehicle with trailer: check the parking applied position, it automatically returns to brake when parking the vehicle the released position.

  • Page 169: Important Safety Notes

    Brakes and ensures sufficient support, e.g. when car- The four-wheel parking brake is released rying out rescue operations using the winch. automatically and the parking brake remains applied. Continuous brake Important safety notes The engine brake is used as the continuous brake.

  • Page 170: Important Safety Notes

    ® Telligent gearshift Activating and deactivating the contin- gearshift shifts the transmission automati- uous brake cally. WARNING ! If the continuous brake is deactivated and the à indicator lamp in the instrument If there is a loss of pressure or insufficient cluster does not go out, have the continu- reservoir pressure in the transmission/clutch ous brake checked at a qualified specialist...

  • Page 171: Telligent ® Gearshift

    ® Telligent gearshift changing gear Possible displays: stopping the vehicle – 1st to 8th gear ® If the Telligent gearshift malfunctions, it is Neutral position possible to continue driving in backup drive – 1st to 6th reverse gear mode ( page 120).

  • Page 172: Trol Lever

    ® Telligent gearshift lection is stored for approximately Operating lever 120 seconds. Overview The control lever has equal status with the To upshift: briefly pull the cruise control multifunction lever and the cruise control lever towards = the steering wheel. lever.

  • Page 173: Driving

    ® Telligent gearshift display lights up. The on-board computer A clacking noise in the instrument cluster display shows the engaged gear. confirms the gear change. Slowly release the clutch pedal and The on-board computer display shows the depress the accelerator pedal. engaged gear.
  • Page 174 ® Telligent gearshift Overview up (to shift up) : or push and hold it down (to shift down) ;. The transmission control determines the most suitable gear (target gear) for the desired gearshift direction, depending on the vehicle load. The transmission control shifts up or down at least one gear to a suitable gear.

  • Page 175: Engaging Reverse Gear

    ® Telligent gearshift The on-board computer display shows the Reverse gear and changing direction engaged gear. quickly Slowly release the clutch pedal and Engaging reverse gear depress the accelerator pedal. Stopping the vehicle To pull away, you can only shift from neutral to the 1st to 4th reverse gear.

  • Page 176: Important Safety Notes

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift You can shift up or down by single reverse entirely depressed. The gear change is gears in succession while reversing: complete when the on-board computer dis- play shows the gear. Pull the multifunction lever up briefly (to shift up) ;...

  • Page 177: Telligent ® Automatic Gearshift

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift Multifunction lever Automatic drive program Manual drive program Cruise control lever Overview The cruise control lever has equal status with the multifunction lever and can be used alter- nately. This enables simplified equipment operation using the control lever, for exam- ple, since the right hand is not needed for To select the direction of travel: drive functions.

  • Page 178: Operating Lever

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift Direction of travel preselection Make sure that the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h. Make sure that cruise control and the speed limiter are deactivated. Turn the direction of travel selection switch to the h (drive/driving forwards) position. Direction of travel preselection, reverse: briefly push the cruise control lever to the left ?.

  • Page 179: Tions

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift You can switch between the drive programs Drive programs and drive functions at any time. Automatic drive program To activate the manual drive program: The transmission control shifts gears depend- press the o button and hold :. ing on a number of factors including: The on-board computer display shows the manual drive program...

  • Page 180: Kickdown

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift The gear change is complete when the on- Driving using the automatic drive pro- board computer display shows the selected gram gear. Accelerating Stopping the vehicle You can use the accelerator pedal position to actively influence the shift point: Depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 181 ® Telligent automatic gearshift Selecting a gear manually the vehicle load. The transmission control shifts up or down at least one gear to a suitable gear. The gear change is complete when the on-board computer display shows the selected gear. Driving using the manual drive pro- gram General notes...

  • Page 182: Engaging Reverse Gear

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift Depending on the number of gears to be With the vehicle stationary and the transmis- shifted, briefly pull up the multifunction sion in neutral: lever (to shift up) : or briefly push it down Depress the brake pedal or apply the park- (to shift down) ;...

  • Page 183: Rapid Change Of Direction

    ® Telligent automatic gearshift Rapid changes of direction ® found in the "Telligent gearshift" section page 168). Folding out the clutch pedal Vehicles without dual-mode steering At speeds of up to approximately 30 km/h, you can preselect a reverse or forward gear while driving.

  • Page 184: Working Gears

    Shifting gears Vehicle with dual-mode steering Slide release catch : to the left. Lever ; folds upwards and the clutch pedal folds out. Depress the clutch pedal. Clutch pedal folded down mes- sage appears in the on-board computer dis- play. ®...

  • Page 185: Shifting Gears

    Shifting gears Engaging working gears Engaging working gears Vehicles with hydrostatic drive system: stop the vehicle and apply the parking brake. ® Vehicles with Telligent gearshift: select the desired gears with the multifunc- tion lever. Pull the multifunction lever up briefly (to shift up) or push it down briefly (to shift down) ( page 171).

  • Page 186: With Telligent ® Automatic Gear Shift

    Shifting gears ® Crawler gears Vehicles with Telligent automatic gear- shift: the on-board computer display shows General notes the manual drive program M. If the O symbol does not briefly If you engage the working gears, you can drive appear in the on-board computer dis- at a slower speed with the same engine revs.

  • Page 187: Driving Mode

    Driving mode the O symbol: briefly pull away and The torque converter clutch is opened when changing gears. If you release the accelerator stop again. pedal slightly, you can determine when the The gear change will be repeated automat- torque converter lock-up clutch closes. Clos- ically.

  • Page 188: Tyre Pressure Control System

    Driving mode Tyre pressure control system, auto- Tyre pressure control system matic mode Important safety notes Activating/deactivating automatic mode The tyre pressure control system serves to enhance off-road capability and traction on soft surfaces. The pressures of the tyres on the front and rear axles are shown in the on-board com- puter display.
  • Page 189 Driving mode Pressure Road sur- Speed level face condi- tions Highway Road with Up to maxi- normal driv- mum road ing condi- speed tions Cross Unpaved max. Country road with 50 km/h loose sur- face Sand Mud Sand, mud max. If you exceed the specified speeds, a warning Snow and snow...

  • Page 190: Manual Mode, General Notes

    Driving mode Press "reduce pressure level" button ?. load fully laden = is automatically selec- Emergency A tone sounds and pressure ted. level is selected. The corresponding target Press the 9 button on the multifunction Emergency tyre pressure is displayed. The steering wheel.
  • Page 191 Driving mode Using the r or s button on the mul- tifunction steering wheel, scroll to the Tyres menu window. Press the 9 button on the multifunction steering wheel. Press. selection appears in the menu window. To adjust the tyre pressure: use the r or s button on the multifunction steer- ing wheel to select the front = or rear axle tyres ?.

  • Page 192: Engaging

    Driving mode Engaging the differential lock Differential lock Important safety notes Engage the differential lock when required, e.g. when driving off-road or on slippery road surfaces. The differential locks can also be engaged/ disengaged while driving, without disengag- ing the clutch, but only if the wheels are not spinning.

  • Page 193: Driving Systems

    Driving systems If the indicator in the on-board computer dis- tem is switched on automatically every ten play does not go out when the lock is disen- minutes. gaged: To switch off: press button : again. Indicator lamp ; in switch goes out. Change the load.

  • Page 194: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Overview Activating Activation conditions If you are driving slower than 15 km/h, the speed limiter cannot be activated. If the speed limiter cannot be activated, the - - - km/h on-board computer will display grey. Selecting the speed limiter Press the È...

  • Page 195: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems the desired speed is shown in the on-board Cruise control computer. Important safety notes Cruise control maintains the set speed of the To adjust in 5 km/h increments: press vehicle for you. In order to keep the speed the q or Ñ...

  • Page 196: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems or winding roads). You could otherwise The é symbol in the on-board computer cause an accident. shows the status of cruise control in colour: on slippery roads. The drive wheels may Grey symbol: cruise control is selected, but lose their grip when braking or accelerating not activated.

  • Page 197: Driving

    Driving systems Setting the road speed tolerance The on-board computer shows the é symbol and the set speed in white. Release the accelerator pedal. In order to maintain the set speed, cruise control automatically brakes or acceler- ates the vehicle. Cruise control lever: Select cruise control ( page 194).

  • Page 198: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems If the continuous brake is deactivated, the vehicle will accelerate to the last stored Only when the continuous brake is speed. deactivated: when cruise control causes If cruise control is decelerating the vehicle the vehicle to accelerate, depress the using the continuous brake and you simulta- brake pedal.

  • Page 199: General Notes

    Driving systems Do not use the front camera, reversing cam- You see the reversing camera image on the era or device camera under these circum- monitor display : if: stances. You may injure others or cause dam- the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock age to objects and the vehicle while parking.

  • Page 200: Hydrostatic Drive System

    Hydrostatic drive system Connection to the front end: open the Insert the cable of the equipment camera to the open end of wire ; and tighten the front flap ( page 291). electrical screw connection. Position the device camera in a suitable Secure the cable of the device camera with position on the attached equipment.

  • Page 201: Working Speeds

    Hydrostatic drive system Telligent gearshift, there is also no need to Operation Working depress the clutch pedal when engaging a speed of gear. 0.1 km/h Using the hydrostatic drive system, you can Snow clearing machine up to 15 km/h drive on uphill or downhill slopes with a gra- for roads dient of less than 25%.

  • Page 202: Deactivating

    Hydrostatic drive system Release the clutch pedal. All vehicles: if necessary, select the alter- M work nate mode; work mode A or driv- A drive ing mode page 201). If necessary, turn the direction switch to the h (drive/driving forwards) or k (reversing) position.

  • Page 203: Hydrostatic Drive System

    Hydrostatic drive system the clutch pedal is folded in Activating/deactivating standby page 181) ® mode, vehicles with Telligent auto- matic gearshift the hydrostatic drive system is activated page 199) You can switch the hydrostatic drive system Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the to standby mode during a journey.
  • Page 204 Hydrostatic drive system acteristics are the same as when using the standard drive system. The brake response of the accelerator pedal can be adapted to suit the work to be performed by applying the continuous brake ( page 167). Even at higher speeds, a safe full brake application is possible in conjunction with ABS.

  • Page 205: Working Mode Cruise Control

    Hydrostatic drive system If necessary, you can also activate working to adjust the vehicle speed with the working mode cruise control and the work limiter mode cruise control and to set the working page 203). speed separately. Hydrostatic drive system status indicator Working mode cruise control status indicator Working mode cruise control display Working mode cruise control deactivated...

  • Page 206: Work Limiter

    Hydrostatic drive system To activate working mode cruise con- trol at speeds slower than the stored speed: press the q button briefly. Status indicator ? appears with a blue arrow in the on-board computer. Release the accelerator pedal. This maintains all speeds ranging from 0 km/h up to the stored speed.

  • Page 207: Lever

    Hydrostatic drive system To change the load value for the attached equipment: press the È but- ton on the steering wheel. The input window for the load value opens in the on-board computer. Increase the load value by pressing the u button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 208 Hydrostatic drive system Changing direction speed: push the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow :. Make sure that vehicle speed is below The working mode cruise control status 30 km/h. indicator appears in the on-board computer Make sure that working mode cruise con- page 203).

  • Page 209: Driving With The Control Lever

    Hydrostatic drive system To activate the control lever for driving Driving with the control lever mode: Joystick Select the function in the on- board computer ( page 241). The following functions can now be carried out using the control lever. Engage the hydrostatic drive system page 199).

  • Page 210: Running-In

    Driving tips To activate working mode cruise control: should normally be secured using the parking brake and wheel chocks. Press red button A and yellow button = simultaneously. WARNING Working mode cruise control is activated and the current speed is stored. If you load the vehicle unevenly, driving char- acteristics such as steering and braking To activate working mode cruise control...

  • Page 211: Driving Tips

    Pay attention to the minimum rear axle load: nating directions. U 216 / U 218: 1,950 kg Mercedes-Benz does not take responsibility U 318: 2,200 kg for accidents resulting from driving that is not U 423 / U 427 / U 430 / U 527 / U 530: appropriate for the conditions.

  • Page 212: Important Safety Notes

    Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of ist workshop as quickly as possible. Adapt approved equipment and bodies with Daimler your driving style to the altered braking con- mounting certification.
  • Page 213 Driving tips Challenging driving conditions, vehi- Please be particularly careful that, if neces- sary, the regeneration block is activated in ® cles with Telligent automatic gear- vehicles with low mounted exhaust pipes. shift: activate manual drive program page 177). Rules for off-road driving Undesired interruptions to the tractive power that may occur with automatic gear WARNING...

  • Page 214: Fording

    Driving tips Engage a low gear. Select 1st or 2nd gear Avoid declutching, changing gear or stop- depending on the uphill or downhill gradi- ping during the journey. ent. Pulling away in water can be difficult due to Only drive over embankments and on the unknown surface conditions.

  • Page 215: Important Safety Notes

    Driving tips Check the tyre pressure ( page 340). Apply the four-wheel parking brake when recovering other objects ( page 166). Replace missing valve caps. Replace dented or damaged rims. Remove trapped plant matter and twigs. Diesel particle filter Remove flammable materials from the Important safety notes exhaust system, e.g.
  • Page 216 Driving tips Automatic regeneration can begin either To switch on/off: press button ;. while the vehicle is in motion or stationary. If indicator lamp : in the button lights up, regeneration is blocked. Automatic regeneration only begins when all operating conditions have been fulfilled, such Only switch on the regeneration block for the as sufficiently high engine oil and exhaust duration of the hazardous condition.

  • Page 217: Consumption

    Driving tips Replacing the filter Shift the transmission to neutral position WARNING Remove your foot from the accelerator. Direct contact or inhalation of soot particles is Press button : for approximately three hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury. seconds.

  • Page 218: Warning Buzzer

    Refuelling binations may snake. This may also overload the vehicle is stationary for approximately the brakes and tyres. nine minutes with the engine running and a gear selected WARNING you select the reverse gear If the vehicle combination swerves, you could you exceed the maximum permissible lose control of the vehicle combination.

  • Page 219: Refuelling

    Refuelling These fuel types cause irreversible damage vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- ® to the engine and BlueTec exhaust gas dren. aftertreatment, as well as also significantly If you or others come into contact with fuel, reducing the expected service life.

  • Page 220: Important Safety Notes

    Refuelling Replace fuel filler cap = and screw it on. not allow fuels to run into the sewage system, Lock fuel filler cap = with the key. the surface waters, the ground water or into the ground. Vehicles with fuel prefilter with water separator: drain the fuel prefilter regularly Do not get into the vehicle again during the page 321).

  • Page 221: Trailer

    Trailer Avoid inhaling ammonia vapours. Only fill the ® AdBlue tank in well-ventilated areas. ® AdBlue should not come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing, and should not be swal- ® lowed. Keep AdBlue out of the reach of chil- dren.

  • Page 222: Coupling Up

    Trailer found in the vehicle's registration papers. These values can also be found on the type plate of the trailer coupling, the trailer and the vehicle identification plate. Where the values differ, the lowest is valid. Coupling up WARNING If the trailer coupling has too much longitudi- nal play, the trailer can tear away.

  • Page 223: Winter Operation

    Winter operation Make sure that you observe the correct order when disconnecting the hose couplings. ! After disconnecting the compressed-air lines, ensure that the covers of the coupling heads on the vehicle are closed. If the cov- ers are not closed, the coupling heads may become contaminated, causing a malfunc- tion.

  • Page 224: Parking In Extremely Cold Condi Tions

    Ò30 †, it cannot be guaranteed Shift the transmission into neutral. that the engine will start, even with the cold- climate package. Mercedes-Benz advises Try to bring the vehicle under control by against parking the vehicle outdoors at out- using corrective steering.

  • Page 225: Important Safety Notes

    ! Mercedes-Benz recommends fitting snow Interrupt the voltage supply with the bat- chains on all wheels on the front and rear tery isolator switch ( page 90).

  • Page 226: Cold-Resistant Service Products

    If the vehicle is to be used in extreme cold extremely low temperatures. on a frequent basis, Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends fitting the vehicle with the fol- Charge batteries in a low state of charge lowing equipment: before starting.

  • Page 227: Engine Does Not Start

    Winter operation If the batteries are permanently subjected All vehicles: start the engine. to temperatures below Ò25 †: charge the Warm up the engine at low engine speed batteries every two days. with the vehicle stationary. Do this at out- door temperatures of below Ò20 †...

  • Page 229: Overview

    Useful information ......228 Important safety notes ..... 228 Overview ..........228 Hydraulic connections ..... 230 Menus and input windows in the on-board computer ......234 Working hydraulics circuit I ..... 244 Working hydraulics circuit II ... 253 Power hydraulics circuit III/IV ..258...

  • Page 230: Useful Information

    Overview front working hydraulics circuit II, vehicles Useful information with positioning pump These Operating Instructions describe all the side and rear working hydraulics circuit II, models and standard and optional equipment vehicles with positioning pump of your vehicle that were available at the time power hydraulics circuit III/IV of going to print.
  • Page 231 Overview To move the control system to the left: Activates/deactivates continuous con- sumers, red hydraulic connection 1 Green hydraulic connection 3 or, if simul- Activates/deactivates float setting, blue taneously pressing white button G, blue hydraulic connection 7 hydraulic connections 7 and 8 Blue button, can be assigned specific Activates/deactivates float setting, yel- functions (...

  • Page 232: Working Hydraulics

    Hydraulic connections Working hydraulics circuit I and cir- Activates/deactivates float setting, yel- cuit II low hydraulic connections 5 and 6 Activates/deactivates float setting, green Hydraulic connections hydraulic connections 3 and 4 Activates/deactivates float setting, red DANGER hydraulic connections 1 and 2 If hydraulic connections of the same colour Activates/deactivates front working are connected at the front and rear simulta-...

  • Page 233: Hydraulic Connections

    Hydraulic connections Front end, right Chassis, right Yellow hydraulic connection 5, circuit I Hydraulic connection, circuit II Yellow hydraulic connection 6, circuit I Hydraulic connection, separate return flow line, circuit II Blue hydraulic connection 7, circuit I Blue hydraulic connection 8, circuit I Load-sensing connections, vehicles Hydraulic connection, separate return with positioning pump...

  • Page 234: Connecting Attached Equipment With Load Sensing Connections

    Hydraulic connections Chassis, right Load-sensing connection Connecting attached equipment with load-sensing connection If you connect attached equipment to the load-sensing connection, the required flow rate for this equipment is controlled automat- ically by the device. The attached equipment is then directly connected to the positioning pump, as soon as you have selected in the "Hydraulics"...

  • Page 235: Power Hydraulics

    Hydraulic connections Problems connecting hydraulic lines to working hydraulics circuit II Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hydraulic lines of The pressure in the hydraulic lines of working hydraulics circuit II the equipment fitted is too high. cannot be connected to Switch off the engine.

  • Page 236: On-Board Computer

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer Vehicle front with circuit III and circuit IV Rear area with circuit III and circuit IV Red hydraulic connection, pressure line, Red hydraulic connection, pressure line, circuit III circuit III Green hydraulic connection, pressure Green hydraulic connection, pressure line, circuit IV line, circuit IV...

  • Page 237: Hydraulics Menu Window

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer Brief instructions for operation using Structural Selection the control lever sequence in the on-board com- puter Axles Operation and main- tenance â Tyres Hydraulics Trailer Maintenance u button, to change direction F button, to set engine speed Yellow button, to adjust settings Black button, to call up menus Blue button, can be assigned specific...

  • Page 238: Working Functions Menu Window

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer the control lever and, if necessary, to change settings as well. Structural Selection sequence in the on-board com- puter Operation and main- tenance â Hydraulics Hydraulics menu windows, vehicles with position- Working func‐ Hydraulics ing pump (example) tions...

  • Page 239: Hydraulics Input Window

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer Structural Display sequence in the on-board com- puter Operation and main- tenance â Hydraulics Working func‐ tions Hydraulics The hydraulics input window appears. Operation using the control lever Make sure the vehicle is stationary. Press black button ?.
  • Page 240 Menus and input windows in the on-board computer Attached equipment with constant flow rate: flow rate Equipment with load sensing: display Attached equipment with constant flow rate: flow rate Equipment with load sensing: display Symbols for the working hydraulics circuit and power hydraulics circuit Symbols for hydraulics input window, vehicles with gear pump (example)

  • Page 241: Menus And Input Windows In The On-Board Computer

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer Changing the value Working hydraulics circuit page 244) If necessary, switch the desired hydraulics Power hydraulics circuit ( page 258) circuit to standby mode: The indicator lamp in the corresponding Snow plough load relief ( page 248) button goes out.

  • Page 242: Settings", "Limits" Menu Win Dows

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer control lever. In this way, you can check your "Settings" menu window setting directly. Settings The limit does not apply to continuous con- sumers. Structural Selection sequence in the Structural Selection on-board com- sequence in the puter on-board com-...

  • Page 243: Settings, Function Button Menu Windows

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer If hydraulic connections of the same colour Structural Selection have: sequence in the on-board com- one red mark, then only the hydraulic con- puter nection with a yellow mark can be control- led.

  • Page 244: Settings, Automatic Menu Win Dows

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer be accelerated and decelerated using To switch the function on: press the u the control lever ( page 207) button. The checkbox next to the function is Work Drive: if the hydrostatic drive sys- marked.

  • Page 245: Settings, Back Menu Windows

    Menus and input windows in the on-board computer "Settings", "Resetting" menu windows Structural Selection sequence in the Structural Selection on-board com- sequence in the puter on-board com- puter Operation and main- tenance â Operation and main- tenance â Hydraulics Hydraulics Working func‐...

  • Page 246: Controlling Hydraulic Connec Tions

    Working hydraulics circuit I Deactivating working hydraulics circuit Settings Call up the menu window page 240). Press the r or s button to select the Press button I. Back entry. The indicator lamp in button I goes out. Press the 9 button. Working hydraulics circuit I is deactivated.

  • Page 247: Working Hydraulics Circuit I

    Working hydraulics circuit I Hydraulic connections, red, 1, 2 and Controlling blue hydraulic connection 8, moving the control system to the right hydraulic connections, green, 3, 4; "Driving joystick" function in the on- Press and hold white button G and move board computer is selected the control lever in direction C.

  • Page 248: Working Hydraulics Circuit I

    The indicator lamp in button U lights up. body/equipment mounting directives in the To deactivate the float setting: press Mercedes-Benz body manufacturer portal: button U. http://bb-portal.mercedes-benz.com The indicator lamp in button U goes out.

  • Page 249: Working Hydraulics Circuit Ii

    Working hydraulics circuit I Activating/deactivating the float set- Float setting, yellow hydraulic connec- tions 5 and 6 tings with the control lever To activate the float setting: press but- ton S. The indicator lamp in button S lights up. To deactivate the float setting: press button S.

  • Page 250: Snow Plough Load Relief

    Working hydraulics circuit I Float setting, yellow hydraulic connec- Depending on the weight of the snow plough, tions 7 and 8 Mercedes-Benz recommends a load relief function value for the snow plough between To activate the float setting: press and 5% and 20%.
  • Page 251 Working hydraulics circuit I Switching on snow plough load relief Activate working hydraulics circuit I page 244). Press button O. The indicator lamp in button O flashes. Hydraulics input window opens in the on-board computer. The line for load relief function value Z is selected.
  • Page 252 Working hydraulics circuit I Switching snow plough load relief back to function value of the snow plough is selec- standby mode using the control lever ted ( page 235). Press and hold the 9 button on the steer- ing wheel. Red hydraulic connections 1 and 2 are in the float setting as long as the 9 button is pressed.

  • Page 253: Float Setting

    Working hydraulics circuit I Automatic snow plough system of the on-board computer goes on. Snow plough load relief is switched on. If you have selected the automatic snow plough system, the snow plough is raised Switching snow plough load relief back to when you engage reverse gear.

  • Page 254: Working Hydraulics Circuit I

    Working hydraulics circuit I Switching the continuous consumers Press and hold red button A. on/off Move the control lever all the way in direc- tion B for approximately one second. The snow plough is in the float setting and is applying its full weight to the road. The indicator lamp in button O flashes.

  • Page 255: Cles With Gear Pump, Activating Deactivating

    Working hydraulics circuit II sumer has a coloured border. The continu- ous consumer is in standby mode. Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. Continuous consumer to green hydrau- lic connection 3: press button P. Working hydraulics circuit II The indicator lamp in button P flashes.
  • Page 256 Working hydraulics circuit II Switching working hydraulics circuit II to standby mode Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. Connect the equipment to the working hydraulics (see the manufacturer's sepa- rate operating instructions) ( page 230). Assignment of flow rate, vehicles with dual-circuit hydraulic system Start the engine.

  • Page 257: Tion

    Working hydraulics circuit II working hydraulics circuit I is deactiva- ted ( page 244) working hydraulics circuit II is deactiva- ted ( page 253) the continuous consumer has been switched off ( page 252) Press button L. The indicator lamp in button L lights up. The flow rate has been switched between circuit I Z and circuit II \.

  • Page 258: Vehicles With Positioning Pump General Notes

    Working hydraulics circuit II working hydraulics circuit I is deactiva- ted ( page 244) working hydraulics circuit II is deactiva- ted ( page 253) the continuous consumer has been switched off ( page 252) Press button K. The indicator lamp in button K goes out. The flow rates are again distributed to cir- cuit I Z and circuit II Z.
  • Page 259 Working hydraulics circuit II Activating working hydraulics circuit II Press the 9 button on the steering wheel or the black button on the control lever until the indicator lamp in button V lights up. Front working hydraulics circuit II is activa- ted.

  • Page 260: Power Hydraulics Circuit Iii/Iv

    Using the u and t buttons, increase can be removed, including the frame, from or decrease the flow rate. the platform subframe. Further information can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Ser- Activating side and rear working hydraul- vice Centre. ics system circuit II...
  • Page 261 Power hydraulics circuit III/IV The cumulative flow rate of the power power hydraulics for circuit III are in hydraulics is, however, limited to 180 l/min. standby mode. The stated flow rates apply to a rated engine Changing the flow rate speed of 2200 rpm.
  • Page 262 Power hydraulics circuit III/IV Activating/deactivating power hydraul- Activating power hydraulics circuit IV ics circuit IV Press the 9 button on the steering wheel or the black button on the control lever until the indicator lamp in button N lights up. Power hydraulics circuit IV is switched on.
  • Page 263 Useful information ......262 Ballast/weights ........ 262 Equipment operation ......262 Tipper platform ......... 272...

  • Page 264: Equipment Operation

    Activate constant working speed mode in it is necessary to load it with ballast weights. the on-board computer ( page 263). The weight of the Unimog must be adapted to suit the work to be performed. Set the working engine speed using the accelerator.

  • Page 265: Engine Speed Setting

    Equipment operation when a device is connected to a working You can set the idling speed and switch on the hydraulic circuit. constant working speed. Idling speed setting To set and activate: press the Ù button on the multifunction steering wheel repeat- Rotational speed edly until the input...

  • Page 266: Button

    Equipment operation To deactivate: press the Ù button repeat- "Settings", "Function button" menu window Rotational speed page 241). edly until the input window appears on the on-board com- Press the blue button on the control lever. puter. Constant working speed mode is activated. The working speed is set to the setpoint.

  • Page 267: Power Take-Off

    Equipment operation Transmission-driven power take-off event window of the on-board computer for approximately two seconds. General notes The I indicator lamp in the status area The transmission driven power take-off can of the on-board computer and indicator be operated: lamp ; in the switch light up. when the vehicle is stationary ®...

  • Page 268: Pulling Away In Equipment Driving Mode

    Equipment operation To engage: switch off the engine. with the crawler gears engaged page 184), select a gear Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition with the working gears engaged lock. page 182), select a gear (one to five) Press switch :.

  • Page 269: Front Pto Shaft

    Equipment operation Front PTO shaft you could sustain burns. There is a risk of injury. Important safety notes Before removal, allow the engine to cool down and wear safety gloves. WARNING If you engage the PTO while driving, the ! The front PTO shaft stub may get dirty if it engine speed may be reduced and cause a is not protected.

  • Page 270: Front Mounting Plate

    Equipment operation Front PTO shaft cover In the on-board computer display, the sym- bol and rotational speed for the front PTO Before fitting equipment: remove the shaft disappear. cover from front PTO shaft :. The W indicator lamp in the status area After fitting equipment: slide the cover of the on-board computer goes out.

  • Page 271: Notes On Connecting/Disconnect Ing Equipment

    Observe the following notes: sure. Instructions for fitting equipment can be found in the body/equipment mounting Transporting equipment directives in the Mercedes-Benz body man- ufacturer portal: http://bb- Important safety notes portal.mercedes-benz.com ! Observe the permissible axle and wheel Familiarise yourself with the applicable loads.

  • Page 272: Working With Equipment

    Power assistance can be Earth-moving equipment obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Familiarise yourself with your surroundings Centre. before commencing work. This could help you to avoid collisions with objects that do not lie within the driver's field of vision.

  • Page 273: Plant Protection

    Only install front loaders that fulfil the require- slopes ments of the Unimog equipment mounting unstable ground directives. Tested front loaders have mount- If the surface is not secure, take appropriate ing certification from Daimler AG. You can safety precautions.

  • Page 274: Working On Equipment

    Mercedes-Benz fastening compo- float setting can be activated for the pur- nents. poses of pressure reduction, if necessary...

  • Page 275: Securing Loads

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. page 274). Information on the correct securing of loads can be obtained from the manufac-...

  • Page 276: Platform Dropside Important Safety Notes

    Tipper platform Instructions for fitting equipment can be found in the body/equipment mounting directives in the Mercedes-Benz body manu- facturer portal: http://bb- portal.mercedes-benz.com Safety prop DANGER When working beneath the raised tipper plat- Example: maximum load sticker of the lashing...

  • Page 277: Opening

    Tipper platform Releasing the platform dropsides the case when it is subjected to a load and is therefore under increased strain. There is a A second person is required when closing the danger of injury. catches and when releasing the platform Before opening, make sure that no persons dropside.

  • Page 278: Tailgate

    Tipper platform Removing the post to swing freely. The rear platform dropside will otherwise drop down and be damaged. Make sure that the tipper platform is unloa- Ensure that rear catch levers : on the left ded. and right are closed. Swing all catch levers : up and the plat- Pull platform dropside locking lever ;...

  • Page 279: Raising/Lowering The Tipper Plat Form

    Tipper platform Raising/lowering the tipper platform, Tipper operation vehicles without working hydraulics Important safety notes Enabling/disabling the tipper function WARNING If you drive off with the tipper platform raised, it could get caught on buildings, bridges or trees, for example. There is a risk of an acci- dent.
  • Page 280 Tipper platform Start the engine. Start the engine. Enable the tipping function ( page 277). Enable the tipping function ( page 277). Ensure that in vehicles with a tipper plat- Press switch B. form trailer, switch C is pressed. The tipper platform trailer can be raised or lowered.
  • Page 281 Tipper platform To enable the tipping function: press place until the tipper platform has reached the desired position. switch :. The Y indicator lamp in the status area Indicator lamp ; in the switch lights up. Joystick aktiv (Joystick of the on-board computer lights up. The Y active) message appears in the on-board...

  • Page 282: Tipper Platform With A Crane Important Safety Notes

    Tipper platform place until the tipper platform has reached tipper platform and trap you. There is a risk of the desired position. injury. To lower the tipper platform: make sure Make sure that nobody is in the area of danger that the key is in position 2 in the ignition of the tipper platform.
  • Page 283 Tipper platform Remove screws ? from lifting cylinder B Remove left and right locking pins H from on the underside of the tipper platform. pins F. Replace screws ? with two M12 x 50 mm Using the handle, turn left and right pins F set screws.

  • Page 284: Removing

    Tipper platform Installing the tipper platform Quick-change system for the tipper platform When fitting the tipper platform, you must get the assistance of a second person. Important safety notes Remove both M12 x 50 mm screws on the DANGER underside of the platform floor. If unsuitable lifting gear is used to fit/remove Remove magnet I on switch J.
  • Page 285 Tipper platform Make sure that the quick-change platform is lowered completely. The Y indicator lamp in the status area of the on-board computer must be not be lit and the ball sockets of the quick-change platform must rest completely on the balls. Switch off the engine.
  • Page 286 Tipper platform Attach magnet E to switch F, e.g. with Insert pins : into the left and right sides of adhesive tape. the rear ball sockets ; and turn the handle The Y indicator lamp in the status area downwards. of the on-board computer remains off when Place locking pins = onto pins :.
  • Page 287 Useful information ......286 Cleaning and care ......286 Maintenance ........291...

  • Page 288: Cleaning The Interior

    This use care products that have been approved could impair the function of the seat for Mercedes-Benz. These care products can belts. be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service do not dry the seat belts in direct sunlight Centre.

  • Page 289: Cleaning

    In the case of damage, contact a Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets qualified specialist workshop. dirty more often. ! Vehicles with Mercedes-Benz protective When used in dirt-intensive operating condi- chassis sealing: tions, the vehicle and the body should be reg- ularly cleaned and cared for.

  • Page 290: High-Pressure Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Examples of dirt-intensive operating condi- High-pressure cleaning tions or environments: WARNING Pesticide and fertiliser spreading: plant The water jet from a round-jet nozzle (dirt matter which touches, brushes against or grinder) can cause damage to tyres, suspen- gathers in the chassis or vehicle body, such sion components or air bellows that is not as cereal ears...

  • Page 291: Automatic Car Wash

    Only use wax-based protective agents for cleaning the radiator ( page 301). for engines that comply with Sheet No. 385.4 of the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products. Automatic car wash ! When using high-pressure or steam clean- ers, do not point the spray directly at radi-...

  • Page 292: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Clean the light-alloy wheels regularly. your driving style to the altered braking con- ditions. In addition, observe the notes in the "High- pressure cleaning" section ( page 288). The following vehicle parts in particular must be cleaned: lighting system After driving off-road or on a construc- windows...

  • Page 293: Opening/Closing

    When working on the vehicle, comply with all The Unimog's chassis and underbody have safety regulations, such as operating instruc- been treated with a special dual-layer protec- tions, regulations concerning hazardous tive coating.

  • Page 294: Front Flap Closing

    Maintenance Take the square spanner out of the tool bag page 312). Unlock fasteners : with the square span- ner in the direction of arrow ;. Swing up the front flap in the centre. Remove safety prop A from retainer ? and swing it downwards.

  • Page 295: Coolant

    Maintenance Tighten quick-release fasteners ; on grab handle :. Vehicles with a mowing door: swing the additional mirror up and secure the hand- rail ( page 72). Coolant level WARNING The cooling system is pressurised, particu- larly when the engine is warm. If you open the cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.

  • Page 296: Important Safety Notes

    Maintenance Replace green cap B and tighten it as far as it will go. Press on cover ? and insert spring A. If the coolant level in coolant expansion tank : is too low, the on-board computer displays the red event window with the * symbol .

  • Page 297: Automatic Gearshift

    Maintenance Checking the coolant level and topping ® Vehicles with Telligent automatic gear- shift ® Vehicles with Telligent gearshift or Tell- ® igent automatic gearshift: Max. mark Min. mark Screws Raise the tipper platform ( page 277). Cover Tilt the cab forwards ( page 314).

  • Page 298: Torque Converter Clutch

    Topping up the washer fluid Add a washer fluid concentrate according to Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products Sheet No. 371.0 throughout the entire year. Adjust the mixing ratio to suit the outside temperature.

  • Page 299: Topping Up

    Maintenance Engine oil level Oil level of steering Checking the engine oil level Important safety notes Check the engine oil level before the start of WARNING every journey. Certain components in the engine compart- Check the engine oil level via the on-board ment could be very hot, e.g.

  • Page 300: Ing Hydraulics

    Maintenance Checking the oil level and topping up lifting cylinder of the tipper platform the oil auxiliary steering on the rear axle Important safety notes WARNING The hydraulic system is under high pressure and the hydraulic fluid may be hot. If work on the hydraulic system is carried out incor- rectly, high-pressure hydraulic fluid may spray out.

  • Page 301: Maintenance

    Maintenance Check the oil level of the power hydraulics Oil level of power hydraulics page 125). Important safety notes The oil level display of the power hydraulics must show approximately 52 l. WARNING Activate and then deactivate the power The hydraulic system is under high pressure hydraulics ( page 258).

  • Page 302: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    Maintenance After each period of use: ! When installing the new wiper blades, pay careful attention to the different lengths: Clean the stub of front PTO shaft : with a soft cloth. left wiper blade 900 mm Lightly grease the stub of front PTO right wiper blade 1000 mm shaft :.

  • Page 303: Engine Radiator

    Maintenance Mowing door wiper blade ! Only direct the compressed-air, steam or water jet towards the radiator surface in a vertical direction. Ensure that the radiator fins are not damaged. Remove any dirt from the radiator fins. Damaged or dirty radiator fins can cause the engine to overheat.

  • Page 304: Charge-Air Cooler

    Maintenance Cleaning the charge-air cooler and hydraulic oil cooling fan Swing air conditioning condenser = for- wards. Clean radiator core fin on air conditioning Protective grid = is designed so that the condenser = and on engine radiator ?. radiator core fin of charge-air cooler/oil Swing air conditioning condenser = and cooler ;...

  • Page 305: Fine Particle Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning the working hydraulics oil Cleaning the fine particle filter or the cooler active charcoal filter Rear right oil cooler Example: fine particle filter Clean protective grid : and radiator core When operating in very dirty conditions, e.g. fin ; of the working hydraulics oil cooler. when mowing, check the fine particle filter or the active charcoal filter several times a day and clean if necessary.

  • Page 306: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the air filter Cleaning the release valve on the air intake duct The release valve fills accordingly, depending on the nature of the work performed by your vehicle. Briefly press together release valve : on air intake duct ;. The dust particles in the valve fall out.

  • Page 307: Checking The Anti-Corrosion Pro Tection

    Tighten drain plug ;. tection. The vehicle can be provided with Mercedes- Benz protective chassis sealing. The Mercedes-Benz protective chassis sealing is an anti-corrosion wax with outstanding pro- tective qualities. On vehicles without Mercedes-Benz protec- tive chassis sealing, the cab is provided with body cavity protection and underbody pro- tection.

  • Page 308: Important Safety Notes

    Maintenance Mercedes-Benz Specification for Service If you come into contact with battery acid, Products. observe the following: immediately rinse battery acid off skin thor- Observe the notes in the "Tips on vehicle oughly with clean water and seek immedi- value retention" supplement.
  • Page 309 Pull out and remove battery cover ; from been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz guide =. for your vehicle. These batteries have an To fit: position battery cover ; and slide it increased discharge protection so that occu- into guide =.

  • Page 310: Disconnecting And Connecting

    Maintenance Disconnecting and connecting batter- Reconnecting the batteries Observe the safety notes on handling batter- ies. Disconnecting the batteries Ensure that: ® ! Vehicles with BlueTec exhaust gas after- the key is removed from the ignition lock treatment: do not disconnect the battery until the engine has been switched off for at all electrical consumers are switched off least five minutes.

  • Page 311: Care

    Maintenance The vent holes of the cell caps must be open. Otherwise, gases cannot escape. Clean blocked vent holes with a suitable tool, e.g. a piece of wire. Unscrew the cell caps first. Otherwise, there is the risk of a short circuit. Recharge batteries that are not in use with a no-load voltage of less than 12.4 V.

  • Page 312: Parking Up The Vehicle

    Connect the battery charger (see the man- ufacturer's operating instructions). Parking up the vehicle When parking up the vehicle, special meas- ures according to Mercedes-Benz Specifica- tions for Service Products Sheet No. 383.0 need to be taken. For example, on vehicles ®...
  • Page 313 Useful information ......312 Where will I find...? ......312 Cab ............. 314 Engine ..........318 Flat tyre ..........323 Electrical fuses ......... 327 Compressed-air system ....330 Jump-starting, tow-starting and towing away ........331...

  • Page 314: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Stowage compartment in the rear of the Useful information These Operating Instructions describe all the models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible.

  • Page 315: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Window cleaner/scraper with tele- Assembling/disassembling the pump scopic pole lever (2-part) WARNING If you do not assemble the pump lever as described, the handle can slip out of the guide while pumping. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the locking pin of the pump lever is engaged in the hole intended for the purpose.

  • Page 316: Chock

    Wheel chock WARNING There are moving components in the engine compartment. Certain components may con- tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off, e.g. the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury. If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment: switch off the ignition...

  • Page 317: Cab

    Switch off the auxiliary heating system page 104). The engine starts after tipping: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. The engine does not start after tipping: turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock. The steering lock must not engage. Remove all loose objects (e.g.

  • Page 318: Tilting Back

    Slide pump lever A from the vehicle tool Before every journey, make sure that: kit into wheel wrench ? ( page 312). the cab is locked Attach wheel wrench ? to bracket : the cab is engaged in driving position and using pump lever A.
  • Page 319 Make sure during the journey that valve lever = is in "Tilt back" position 2. Make sure that the º indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out after you start the engine. When the º indicator lamp goes out, the cab is locked.

  • Page 320: Starting And Stopping The Engine With The Cab Tilted

    Engine Problems when tilting the cab Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The cab cannot be til- The hydraulic pump valve lever is in the "tilt back" position. ted. Set valve lever on hydraulic pump to the "tilt forwards" position page 314).

  • Page 321: Engine

    Engine Stopping the engine Environmental note Press external engine start/engine stop : Dispose of the water-fuel mixture in an envi- again. ronmentally responsible manner. Tilt the cab back to the driving position Environmental note page 314). Dispose of used filter elements, seals and fuel residue in accordance with relevant local reg- ulations.

  • Page 322: Fuel Prefilter With Water Separator Important Safety Notes

    Engine Tilt the cab forwards ( page 314). Replacing the fuel filter WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment.

  • Page 323: Draining The Fuel Prefilter

    Engine Inspection window Avoid fire, naked flames, smoking and creat- ing sparks under all circumstances. Switch off Drain plug the ignition and auxiliary heating before car- Place a collector under drain plug C. rying out work to the fuel system. Always wear Open drain plug C.

  • Page 324: Bleeding The Fuel System

    Engine Fuel system with fuel prefilter Unscrew filter element A from filter head :. ! Do not bleed the fuel system by operating Unscrew water separator D from filter ele- the starter motor for an extended period of ment A and clean it or replace as neces- time.

  • Page 325: Flat Tyre

    The immobiliser may be activated. Turn the vehicle key back to the stop in the ignition lock. Restart the engine. approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is Flat tyre used incorrectly, it could tip over while the Changing a wheel in the event of a flat vehicle is raised.

  • Page 326: Removing A Wheel

    Flat tyre hydraulic supports. This would cause dam- Position jack : under axle tube ; as age to the chassis frame. close as possible to the hub drive. make sure that the distance between the Right front wheel: set the front wheels to underside of the tyres and the ground does the straight-ahead position and position not exceed 3 cm.
  • Page 327 Flat tyre All vehicles: loosen all wheel nuts and Wear protective eyewear. remove all but two opposing wheel nuts. Unscrew connector ; from tyre valve = and remove compressed-air hose :. Do not unscrew the last two wheel nuts until the wheel is resting on the wheel bolts On the spare wheel, unscrew cap A from and is not under load.

  • Page 328: Tyre Inflator Connection

    Flat tyre When using new or newly-painted wheel rims, check the tightening torque again after trav- elling approximately 1000 to 5000 km. Tyre inflator connection After fitting the wheel: Tighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise pat- tern. Observe the correct tightening torque page 357).

  • Page 329: Electrical Fuses

    Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type, identifiable by the colour and amperage, with the amperages specified in the fuse allocation chart. Further information can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre. WARNING If you manipulate, bridge or replace a faulty fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage, the electric cables could be overloaded.

  • Page 330: Layout

    (MCM) / exhaust gas after- ® treatment (ACM) AdBlue Drive control system (OPC) / supply unit (terminal 15) programmable special mod- ule (PSM) / Unimog trans- 15-pin trailer power socket / mission control module 7-pin trailer power socket, (TCMU) (terminal 15) front (terminal 30)
  • Page 331 Electrical fuses Fuse module FA1 Fuse module FA2 Consumers Consumers 12-V power sockets; behind Unimog transmission control driver's seat / centre con- module (TCMU) (terminal 30) sole / voltage transformer Unimog transmission control for headlamp range control- module (TCMU) (terminal 30)

  • Page 332: Compressed-Air System

    Compressed-air system Fuse module FA3 Relay module A31 Consumers Description 32-pin and 11-pin power Voltage supply (CAN) valve block socket for equipment (termi- Auxiliary heating (engine preheating nal 15) cut-off at D+) Central locking terminal 30 Central locking 24-V selectable power sup- ply in roof, terminal 15 Additional FleetBoard fuses Lifting cylinder / tempera-...

  • Page 333: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting, tow-starting and towing away To fill with compressed air: remove cap cross section of approximately 35– on inflator connection :. 50 mm and insulated terminal clamps. Refill at filler connection :. When doing if the outside temperature drops below so, the filling pressure must correspond to Ò10 †, a discharged battery could freeze.

  • Page 334: Jump Lead

    Jump-starting, tow-starting and towing away If the batteries are discharged, jump-start the Disconnect the positive terminal clamp of vehicle by connecting to another vehicle. the jumps lead from the positive terminals. Attach positive terminal clamp cap ; and Before jump-starting, disconnect any negative terminal clamp cap :.

  • Page 335: Jump-Starting, Tow-Starting And Towing Away

    Further following when manoeuvring, tow-starting information can be obtained from a and towing away: Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If the engine is not running and the spring-loaded parking brake cylinder is activated as a result of a loss of compressed air, the brakes may over- heat and be damaged.

  • Page 336: Attaching The Tow Bar

    Jump-starting, tow-starting and towing away Attaching the towbar ® Vehicles with Telligent automatic gearshift: depress the accelerator pedal. ® Vehicles with Telligent gearshift: immediately after the engine has started, depress the clutch pedal and shift the transmission to the neutral position. ®...

  • Page 337: Releasing The Spring-Loaded Park Ing Brake Cylinders

    Jump-starting, tow-starting and towing away Towing away vehicles with transmission, Releasing the spring-loaded parking transfer case or axle damage brake cylinders manually Remove the propeller shafts leading to the ! Undo the release bolt with a maximum driven axles. torque of 70 Nm. Do not use an impact wrench.
  • Page 338 Jump-starting, tow-starting and towing away U 423 / U 427 / U 430 / U 527 / U 530 Overview Spring-loaded parking brake cylinder for parking and service brake Releasing the spring-loaded parking brake cylinders manually ! Undo the release bolt with a maximum torque of 70 Nm.
  • Page 339 Useful information ......338 Important safety notes ..... 338 Tyre pressure ........340...

  • Page 340: Tyres

    Important safety notes Useful information load or speed increases. There is a risk of an accident. These Operating Instructions describe all the You should never reduce the pressure of models and standard and optional equipment warm tyres. Observe the specified tyre pres- of your vehicle that were available at the time sure.

  • Page 341: Condition

    Important safety notes the condition of the tread across the entire Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage width of all tyres. and replace any damaged tyres immediately. Minimum tyre tread depth for: Check the condition of the tyres regularly, at summer tyres: 3 mm least every two weeks and before long jour- M+S tyres: 4 mm...

  • Page 342: Important Safety Notes

    Observe You should never reduce the pressure of the relevant legal requirements for each warm tyres. Observe the specified tyre pres- country. Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre sure. can provide information on obtaining a man- ufacturer's certificate.
  • Page 343 Tyre pressure imum permissible axle loads given in the Determining tyre pressure vehicle documents. For off-road driving, the minimum tyre pres- sures must be set in accordance with the "Tyre pressure reductions for off-road driv- ing" table ( page 352). Example: tyre designation Read tyre size : and tyre load-bearing capacity ;...

  • Page 344: On Firm Surfaces

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure table Tyre pressures for operation on firm surfaces U 216 / U 218 / U 318, gross vehicle weight 7,500 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 335/80 R 20 2900 / 4400 4800...
  • Page 345 Tyre pressure U 216 / U 218 / U 318, gross vehicle weight 8,500 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 335/80 R 20 3900 / 4800 4800 3.4 / 4.4 MPT81 147K 3.4 / 4.4...
  • Page 346 Tyre pressure U 216 / U 218 / U 318, gross vehicle weight 10,000 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 335/80 R 20 4700 / 5200 5500 4.3 / 5.0 MPT81 147K 4.3 / 4.9...
  • Page 347 Tyre pressure U 318, gross vehicle weight 11,000 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 405/70 R 20 5200 / 5500 6000 4.2 / 4.4 SP T9 152J 425/75 R 20 5200 / 5500 6000 3.3 / 3.5...
  • Page 348 Tyre pressure U 423 / U 427 / U 430, gross vehicle weight 11,990 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 385/65 R 22.5 5200 / 6800 7000 4.6 / 6.4 HTC1 / HSW2 SCAN 160K 4.2 / 5.9...
  • Page 349 Tyre pressure U 423 / U 427 / U 430, gross vehicle weight 13,000 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 275/90 R 22.5 6300 / 6900 6900 7.3 / 8.0 153J 365/85 R 20 5700 / 6800...
  • Page 350 Tyre pressure U 423 / U 427 / U 430, gross vehicle weight 13,800 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 385/65 R 22.5 6200 / 6900 7800 5.7 / 6.5 HTC1 / HSW2 SCAN 160K 5.3 / 6.0...
  • Page 351 Tyre pressure U 527 / U 530, gross vehicle weight 11,990 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 365/85 R 20 5200 / 6800 7000 3.6 / 4.9 164G 395/85 R 20 5200 / 6800 7000 3.6 / 4.9...
  • Page 352 Tyre pressure U 527 / U 530, gross vehicle weight 13,000 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 455/70 R 24 5500 7500 SP T9 154G U 527 / U 530, gross vehicle weight 13,200 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar...
  • Page 353 Tyre pressure U 527 / U 530, gross vehicle weight 15,500 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 385/65 R 22.5 6700 / 7200 9000 6.3 / 6.9 HTC / HSW Scan 160K 5.8 / 6.4 162K/...
  • Page 354 Tyre pressure U 527 / U 530, gross vehicle weight 16,500 kg Tyres Axle load in kg Tyre pressure in bar Front Rear Up to / max. 385/65 R 22.5 7500 9000 HTC / HSW Scan 160K 162K/ 164J 385/65 R 22.5 7200 / 7500 9500 6.4 / 6.7...
  • Page 355 Tyre pressure Tyres Operating conditions A = slightly yielding surface (farmland, grassland, unpaved road), v 50 km/h B = highly yielding surface (sand, mud), v 20 km/h C = only in an emergency, only for a brief period, 0 to 10 km/h SP T9 MPT 81 SPPG8...
  • Page 356 Tyre pressure ted in the table (size and tread). Applying these values to other designs/treads is not permitted. Inflate underinflated tyres at normal operating temperature to a level appro- priate for driving on the road: set a higher tyre pressure than that given in the table for on-road driving.
  • Page 357 Useful information ......356 Vehicle identification plates .... 356 Operating data ........357 Service products ....... 360 Capacities .......... 367 Hydraulic system ......370 Vehicle dimensions ......375 Information on the compressed-air reservoir ..........379 Compressed-air reservoir identifi- cation plates ........380...

  • Page 358: Useful Information

    Information on the vehicle identifica- tion plate Engine number : is engraved on the lower section of the crankcase front edge. Further information can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle type Basic headlamp setting Rear axle ratio...

  • Page 359: Operating Data

    Operating data Operating data Engine Type U 216 U 218 / U 318 Engine model ser- 934.971 934.971 Engine power output 115 kW 130 kW according to DIN at rated engine speed Cylinder arrange- 4-cylinder in-line 4-cylinder in-line ment Emission class Euro 6 Euro 6 Torque (max.) at...
  • Page 360 Operating data Engine Type U 430 / U 530 Engine model ser- 936.971 Engine power output 220 kW according to DIN at rated engine speed Cylinder arrange- 6-cylinder inline ment Emission class Euro 6 Torque (max.) at 1200 Nm engine speed at 1200 to 1600 rpm Idling speed Approx.

  • Page 361: Spring-Loaded Parking Brake Cyl Inders

    Operating data PTO shaft Engine speed at a front PTO shaft rotational 2140 rpm speed of 1000 rpm Direction of rotation Clockwise Continuous operation output 160 kW Profile of front PTO shaft in accordance with 1Ø inch splined shaft SAE J499a standard The front PTO shaft stub can be twisted to enable equipment to be coupled up easily Tyre pressure...
  • Page 362 ® ® You can recognise service products approved AdBlue (BlueTec exhaust gas aftertreat- by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip- ment reduction agent) tion on the container: WARNING MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 228.51) Service product can be poisonous and haz- ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.

  • Page 363: Service Products

    Operator's Manual are not permitted. Only use engine oils complying with Sheet No. Brake fluid 228.51 or 228.31 of the Mercedes-Benz WARNING Specifications for Service Products. Service product can be poisonous and haz- Engine oils according to Sheet No. 228.51 ardous to health.

  • Page 364: Service Product

    Sheet No. If, when changing the transmission oil, a min- 228.51 of the Mercedes-Benz Specifications eral oil is to be used instead of synthetic oil, for Service Products. you must first make sure that this is permis- sible.

  • Page 365: General Notes

    Only use corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze equipment/assemblies. approved by Mercedes-Benz, according to If you change grades of hydraulic fluid, the Sheet No. 325.5 or 326.5. This prevents dam- entire hydraulic system must be fully emptied age to the engine cooling system and engine.

  • Page 366: Important Safety Notes

    Service products Synthetic esters patible hydraulic oil is expressly ordered as an option (code HB2 or code H97). An environmentally compatible hydraulic fluid is extremely important. Besides the operating conditions, service life factor (oil Diesel fuels change interval) and the high price difference, the economic aspect must also be taken into Important safety notes account.

  • Page 367: Service Product

    8 †. sulphur content can be obtained from the This improves the flow characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz Specification for Service fuel. Products according to Sheet No. 136.2. Fur- ther information can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  • Page 368: Disposal

    Service products unalloyed steel ® If you come into contact with AdBlue observe the following: galvanised steel ® If AdBlue is stored in these types of con- ® immediately wash AdBlue from your skin tainer, constituents of these metals may with water and soap.

  • Page 369: Capacities

    Capacities Capacities Capacity approximately Service product (Sheet Number) Engine with oil fil- 4-cylinder 17.0 l SAE 5W-30 engine engine oil (228.51) page 361) 6-cylinder 25.0 l engine Transmission UG 100 11.0 l SAE 75W-80 trans- (718.840) mission oil (235.41) With working 13.0 l gears With crawler...
  • Page 370 Capacities Capacity approximately Service product (Sheet Number) Hydrostatic fan, Initial filling 75.0 l on vehicles with Permissible 35.0 l working hydraul- amount to be removed Working hydraul- Initial filling 75.0 l Permissible 35.0 l amount to be removed Power hydraulics Initial filling 52.0 l Permissible...
  • Page 371 Capacities Capacity approximately Service product (Sheet Number) Battery cable Acid-proof grease terminals (350.0) Fuel tank U 216 / 145 l Diesel fuel (131.0, U 218 / U 137.0) 318 / U 423 K page 364) Optional 200 l equipment: U 318 / U 423 U 423 L / 200 l...

  • Page 372: Schematic Diagram Of Working Hydraulics

    Hydraulic system Hydraulic system Hydraulic system schematic: working hydraulics Vehicle with gear pump Schematic diagram of working hydraulics, circuit I and circuit II, 4-cell, with snow plough load relief Blue hydraulic connection 7, circuit I Blue hydraulic connection 8, circuit I Proportional valve for hydraulic connection 1 to 8, circuit I Hydraulic connection, separate return flow line, circuit II Hydraulic connection, circuit II...
  • Page 373 Hydraulic system Yellow hydraulic connection 5, circuit I Yellow hydraulic connection 6, circuit I Vehicles with positioning pump Schematic diagram of working hydraulics, circuit I and circuit II, 4-cell, with snow plough load relief Blue hydraulic connection 7, circuit I Blue hydraulic connection 8, circuit I Proportional valve for hydraulic connection 1 to 8, circuit I Hydraulic connection, separate return flow line, circuit II...

  • Page 374: Schematic Diagram Of Power Hydraulics

    Hydraulic system Hydraulic connection, circuit II Hydraulic connection, separate return flow line for circuit I or circuit II Load-sensing connection Yellow hydraulic connection 5, circuit I Yellow hydraulic connection 6, circuit I Hydraulic system schematic: power hydraulics Schematic diagram of power hydraulics (circuit III and circuit IV) Propeller shaft Positioning pump, circuit III Positioning pump, circuit IV...
  • Page 375 Hydraulic system Hydraulic connections Working hydraulics, without code H86: Circuit I Plug-type coupling ISO 16028 - size 12.5 Red hydraulic connections 1, 2 Green hydraulic connections 3, 4 Yellow hydraulic connections 5, 6 Blue hydraulic connections 7, 8 Circuit II red: pressure line: ISO 16028 - size 19, con- nector black: separate return flow line: ISO 16028...

  • Page 376: Hydraulic System

    Hydraulic system Hydraulic system flow rates Flow rates, vehicles with a gear pump Version Rated engine speed Pressure in bar Working hydraulics as single-cir- 2200 Approximately 240 cuit hydraulic system Working hydraulics as dual-circuit 2200 Approximately 240 hydraulic system Power hydraulics 2200 Approximately 280 Version...

  • Page 377: Vehicle Dimensions

    Vehicle dimensions Version Circuit III Circuit IV Power hydraulics 125 l/min 125 l/min The flow rates are calculated on a theoretical basis. Losses are therefore not taken into account (efficiency). Vehicle dimensions All height values refer to the tyres and vehicle loads listed in the table below.
  • Page 378 Vehicle dimensions Vehicle type U 216 / 218 U 318 Vehicle model designation 405.090 405.104 number Tyres 365/80 R 20 365/80 R 20 Vehicle load: Front axle 3500 kg 3500 kg Rear axle 5500 kg 5500 kg Gross weight 9000 kg 9000 kg : Angle of approach, for 25°...

  • Page 379: Vehicle Dimensions

    Vehicle dimensions Vehicle type U 423 K U 427 K / U 430 K Vehicle load: Front axle 6100 kg 6100 kg Rear axle 7700 kg 7700 kg Gross weight 13800 kg 13800 kg : Angle of approach, for 33° 33°...
  • Page 380 Vehicle dimensions Vehicle type U 423 L / U 427 L / U 430 L ; Front overhang 1050-1150 mm = Wheelbase 3600 mm ? Overall length 5600 mm A Angle of departure 42° B Trailer coupling height 873 mm C Frame height at rear 1144 mm D Load platform height...

  • Page 381: Information On The Compressed-Air Reservoir

    Information on the compressed-air reservoir Vehicle type U 527 K / U 530 K U 527 L / U 530 L B Trailer coupling height 869 mm 869 mm C Frame height at rear 1141 mm 1141 mm D Load platform height 1435 mm 1435 mm E Dropside height...

  • Page 382: Compressed-Air Reservoir Identification Plates

    Compressed-air reservoir identification plates formed on the pressure-bearing walls of the reservoir (casing, base, ring nuts). g – the internal supply pressure may exceed maximum operating pressure P by not more than 10% for a brief period. Compressed-air reservoir identifica- tion plates Example: identification plate on the steel reservoir Manufacturer...
  • Page 383 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding these Operating Instructions to:...
  • Page 384 É4055840516_ËÍ 4055840516 Order no. 6518 5119 02 Part no. 405 584 05 16 Edition 04-15...

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