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Technical Manual
Optional equipment – transmission
Feature
[G48]
Automatic Shift (EAS*)
• Automatic gearshifts
• Automatic clutch operation
• Automatic torque control during clutching
• Manual gear-change selectable
• Manual clutch operation with clutch pedal folded out
• Remote clutch control integrated [G5F]
* EAS: Electronic Automated Gearshift
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A = Automatic gear change
Automatic shifting according to load condition, accelerator
pedal position, engine mode, uphill/downhill gradient and
engine brake.
M = Manual gear change
Manual gear selection on the multifunction lever. The driver
determines the gear, clutch operation occurs automatically.
Selected gear is maintained when driving uphill or downhill.
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks
Advantage
• Relieves driver workload in all shift-intensive applications
• Full concentration on traffic
• 2-pedal system
• Reduced clutch wear
• Driver selects optimal gear in implement operation or off-road
• Sensitive control in difficult driving situations
• Drivetrain remains closed in extreme situations, even at idling
speed
• External control of the clutch possible, e.g. for switching in power
take-off
Folding clutch pedal
Transmission
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In difficult driving situations, such
as are encountered in extreme
off-road use and work operations,
the clutch pedal can be folded out
to enable sensitive control. When
folded in, driving with automatic
clutch operation considerably
facilitates work.
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