Mercedes-Benz Actros Operating Instructions Manual page 291

removed. This could damage the shock
absorbers.
Store a constant chassis height for loading
and unloading the vehicle.
X
Vehicles with a trailing axle: lower the trail-
ing axle ( Y page 291).
X
If required, raise/lower the chassis to the
desired height.
X
Run the engine until the pressure regulator
cuts out.
X
Press and hold the T button on the control
panel or the ¤ button on the instrument
panel.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the key slot.
X
Release the T button on the control panel
or the ¤ button on the instrument
panel.
If there is sufficient reservoir pressure in
the compressed-air system, the height of
the chassis frame is kept constant for
approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Forced lowering without residual air
bellows pressure regulation
Forced lowering
If you engage power take-off, the vehicle is
completely lowered on all air-sprung axles.
This increases the vehicle's tilt stability. If you
disengage power take-off, the vehicle
remains lowered until you select a level.
Forced lowering is ended if:
you switch the ignition off and on again
R
you press the T button on the control unit
R
you press the ¤ button on the instru-
R
ment panel
you press the ë button
R
Road paver operation
Example: road paver operation button
In road paver operation, the level control per-
manently regulates the driving level, regard-
less of operating conditions. This makes it
possible to maintain an even level with the
road paver, and forced lowering is deactiva-
ted.
X
To activate: press the upper section of the
ë button.
In the display, ë flashes, the indicator
lamp in the ë button flashes and the
function is preselected.
X
Engage power take-off (
ë is shown in the display, the indicator
lamp in the ë button is on and the func-
tion is activated.
X
To deactivate: press the upper section of
the ë button again.
The ë message in the display and the
indicator lamp in the ë button go out.
Level control
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Y page 328).
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