Table Of Contents - Mercedes-Benz Actros Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

Publication Details2
Table Of Contents4
Symbols6
Protection Of The Environment7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts7
Personal Driving Style7
General Notes7
Operating Instructions8
Operating Safety8
Information About Attachments, Add-On Equipment, Installations And Conversions8
Electromagnetic Compatibility9
Wireless Vehicle Components9
Declarations Of Conformity9
Wireless Applications In The Vehicle10
Radio Operating Permit For Aerial Amplifiers11
Radio Equipment Approval Number Rke213E111
Vehicle Key Radio Operating Permit12
Radio Equipment Approval Numbers Ms212
Electronic Ignition Lock Radio Operating Permit13
Radio Equipment Approval Numbers Dag1613
Radio Equipment Approval14
Radio Equipment Approval Numbers14
Radio Type Approval For Radar Sensor System14
Note On The Mirrorcam System15
Jack15
Ippc+ Declaration On Dangerous Substances Present16
Diagnostics Connection16
Notes On Changes To The Engine Output17
Qualified Specialist Workshop17
Vehicle Registration17
Correct Use Of The Vehicle18
Information On The Reach Regulation18
Vehicle Data Storage18
Information From Electronic Control Units18
Implied Warranty18
Service Providers19
Wireless Network Connection19
Manufacturer's Services19
Copyright20
Overview (Example Using A Left-Hand Drive Vehicle)22
At A Glance22
Cockpit22
Overhead Control Panel23
Multimedia Cockpit Displays24
Multimedia Cockpit Instrument Cluster24
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Displays25
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Instrument Cluster25
Multimedia Cockpit Warning/Indicator Lamps26
Instrument Cluster (Example)26
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Warning/Indicator Lamps27
Driver Cockpit29
Switch Panels In The Driver Cockpit (Example)29
Switch Units29
Above The Windscreen30
Driver's Door (Vehicles With Outside Mirror)30
Driver's Door (Vehicles With Mirrorcam)31
Co-Driver's Door (Vehicles With Outside Mirror)31
Co-Driver's Door (Vehicles With Mirrorcam)32
Berth32
Bed/Berth Switch Panel32
Multifunction Steering Wheel33
Combination Switch And Multifunction Lever35
Restraint System36
Protection By The Restraint System36
Reduced Restraint System Protection36
Operational Readiness Of The Restraint System36
Occupant Safety36
Seat Belts37
Function Of The Restraint System In The Event Of An Accident37
Protection Provided By The Seat Belt37
Limitations Of The Protection Provided By The Seat Belt38
Airbag39
Fastening And Adjusting The Seat Belts39
Releasing A Seat Belt39
Airbag Installation Location39
Travelling Safely With Children In The Vehicle40
Limitation Of Protection From Airbag40
Identifying Risks, Avoiding Danger41
Avoiding Direct Sunlight42
Notes On Pets In The Vehicle43
Example Of An Approval Label43
Locking System44
Electronic Key44
Key With Remote Control44
Key With Remote Control And Lamp Check44
Opening And Closing44
Unlocking/Locking The Central Locking System45
External Door Lock45
Unlocking/Locking Using The Remote Control45
Internal Door Lock45
Operating The Convenience Central Locking System46
Locking/Unlocking Centrally Using The Buttons46
Locking/Unlocking Centrally Using The Button46
Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System)47
Convenience Closing47
If There Is A Risk Of Becoming Trapped47
Convenience Opening47
Priming Ata With Interior Protection48
Priming Ata Without Interior Protection48
Deactivating Ata/Cancelling The Alarm48
Triggering/Deactivating The Panic Alarm48
Replacing The Key Battery49
Problems With The Locking System50
Getting In/Out50
Side Windows50
Opening And Closing The Side Windows50
Resetting The Side Windows51
Operating The Roof51
Opening The Sliding Sunroof / Pop-Up Roof52
Closing The Sliding Sunroof / Pop-Up Roof52
Opening The Blackout Screen / Insect Roller Screen52
Closing The Sliding Sunroof Mechanically53
Vehicles With A Big-/Stream-/Gigaspace Cab53
Resetting The Sliding Sunroof54
Closing The Pop-Up Roof Mechanically54
Opening/Closing The Roof Hatch55
Opening/Closing The Circular Roof Hatch55
Unlocking And Opening55
Closing And Locking55
Retracting/Extending The Roller Sunblind56
Notes On The Seats57
Operating The Seat58
Standard/Comfort/Climatised Static, Centre And Suspension Seats59
Adjusting The Neck Cushion59
Adjusting The Seat Belt Height59
Adjusting The Armrests59
Adjusting The Seat Backrest60
Adjusting The Seat Height60
Switching On The Seat Heating60
Switching Off The Seat Heating60
Beds And Berths61
Function Seat61
Overview Of Beds And Berths61
Folding The Top Bed Up/Down61
Folding The Bottom Bed Up/Down62
Folding Down The Top Bed (Car Transporter)62
Folding The Top Bed Upwards (Car Transporter)62
Folding Up63
Adjusting The Angle Of The Berth63
Folding Down63
Setting Up The Safety Net63
Notes On Seat/Berth Combinations64
Folding The Top Berth Upwards/Downwards65
Pulling Out/Pushing In The Bottom Berth65
Solostar Concept66
Using The Front Passenger Seat And Folding Table66
Folding The Folding Table Down66
Folding The Bed Down/Up66
Berths In The M-Cab67
Overview Of Berths In The M-Cab67
Using The Bottom Standard Berth/Upholstered Stowage Space68
Bottom Standard Berth, Partitioned68
Folding The Berth Down68
Adjusting The Multifunction Steering Wheel69
Exterior Mirrors69
Adjusting The Outside Mirrors69
Steering Column Release In The Driver's Footwell69
Switching The Mirror Heater On/Off70
Driver's Door Control Panel70
Mirrorcam System71
Important Safety Notes71
Function Of The Mirrorcam System71
Camera Housing71
Operating The Mirrorcam System72
Manual Activation Of The Mirrorcam System72
Door Operating Unit, Driver's Side72
Adjusting The Field Of Vision73
Manual Field Of Vision Adjustment73
Manoeuvring View74
Activating Manoeuvring View74
Overview Of Display Situations In The Display75
Adjusting The Display Brightness75
Distance Lines75
Overtaking Assistant75
Exterior Lighting76
Lamp Check76
Exterior Lighting Menu77
Switching The Exterior Lighting On/Off77
Activating/Deactivating The Standing Lights78
Activating/Deactivating Low Beam78
Switching Off Exterior Lighting79
Activating/Deactivating The Automatic Driving Lights79
Switching The Fog Light On And Off79
Switching The Rear Fog Light On And Off79
Cornering Light Function80
Switching The Work Lamp On80
How Adaptive Highbeam Assist Works80
System Limits80
Using The Turn Signal Indicators81
Using High Beam / Headlamp Flashing81
Switching The Illuminated Mercedes Star On And Off82
Switching The Rotating Beacon On And Off82
Interior Lighting83
Overview Of The Interior Lighting Menu83
Interior Lighting Menu (Example)83
Overview Of Interior Lighting Switches83
Switch Panel Above The Windscreen (Variant 2)84
Front Passenger Door Switch Panel84
Interior Lamps84
Bed/Berth Switch Panel With Reading Lamp84
Automatic Interior Lighting Control85
Bed/Berth Reading Lamp85
Night Lighting85
Ambient Living Area Light85
Changing Bulbs86
Notes On Changing A Bulb86
Bulbs87
Changing Front Bulbs87
Front Bulbs87
Swinging Out Headlamps87
Swinging Out Headlamps (Variant 2)88
Protective Grille (Example)88
Low Beam And Position Lamps88
Halogen Headlamp88
High Beam89
Daytime Running Lights89
Turn Signal Light90
Turn Signal Light And Side Marker Light (Example)90
Front Fog Light90
Turn Signal Light, Side; Side Marker Light90
Changing Rear Bulbs91
Roof Position Marker Lamps91
Swinging The Protective Grille Out Of The Way91
Changing Interior Lighting Bulbs92
Changing Additional Bulbs92
Replacing Bulbs92
Side Marker Lamps93
Work Lamp, Top93
Work Lamp, Bottom93
Partially Masking Headlamps – Left-Hand/Right-Hand Traffic94
Good Visibility95
Using The Windscreen Wipers95
Wiper Switch On The Combination Switch95
Power Supply96
Using The Windscreen Washer System96
Switching The Windscreen Heater On/Off96
Notes On Winter Use96
Overview Of Sockets97
Example: Battery Isolator Switch97
Example: Sockets On The Cockpit97
Using The 12 V Voltage Converter98
Example: Socket In The Stowage Compartment98
Example: 24 V Power Socket98
Example: Aux Socket/Socket98
Practical Tips99
Notes On The Ashtray99
Using The Cigarette Lighter99
Enabling/Disabling The Smoke Detector100
Stowage Spaces And Stowage Compartments100
Switching The Alarm Off/Temporarily Disabling The Smoke Detector100
Checking That The Smoke Detector Is Working Properly100
Opening/Closing Stowage Compartments101
Drawers In The Driver Cockpit101
Drawer Under The Berth101
Waste Receptacle102
Refrigerator Box102
Stowage Compartments With Outside Flaps102
Notes On The Vanity Mirror103
Folding The Folding Table In/Out103
Notes On The Cup Holder104
Folding Out The Folding Table104
Folding In The Folding Table104
Communications105
Coupling/Uncoupling The Compressed-Air Connection In The Cab105
"Remote Online" Function105
Notes On The Audio Equipment (Radio)106
Truck106
Operating The Audio System (Radio)107
Telephone107
Notes On The Telephone107
Using The Laptop Holder108
Wireless Charging Of A Mobile Phone108
Underside108
Notes On Climate Control110
Overview Of The Multimedia System Climate Control Functions110
Cooling With Air Dehumidification111
Setting The Temperature111
Switching Cooling With Air Dehumidification111
Two-Stage Function111
Setting The Air Distribution/Airflow112
Demisting The Windscreen And Windows112
Switching Air-Recirculation Mode On/Off112
Auxiliary Heating112
Switching Residual Heat Utilisation On/Off112
Forced Switch-Off113
Switching Immediate Heating Mode On/Off114
Setting The Switch-On Time114
Electric Stationary Air Conditioning System115
Information About The Stationary Air Conditioning System115
Switching Immediate Cooling Mode On/Off115
Air Vents116
Adjusting The Air Vents116
Centre Air Vents116
Centre Air Vent In Driver Cockpit (Example)116
Side Air Vents117
Centre Air Vent In Front Passenger Area (Example)117
Side Air Vent In Driver Cockpit (Example)117
Instrument Cluster118
Notes On The Instrument Cluster118
Multimedia Cockpit Rev Counter118
General Driving Instructions For The Rev Counter118
116 On-Board Computer And Displays118
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Rev Counter119
Multimedia Cockpit Adblue119
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Adblue Gauge120
Multimedia Cockpit Fuel Display120
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Fuel Display120
Multimedia Cockpit Time And Outside Temperature121
Multimedia Cockpit Odometer121
Multimedia Cockpit Interactive Time And Outside Temperature121
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit Odometer122
Indicator Lamp For Engine Diagnostics: Vehicles Without Bluetec122
Indicator Lamp For Engine Diagnostics: Bluetec122
Indicator Lamp For Engine Diagnostics: Bluetec 6 Vehicles123
System Check After A Malfunction124
Status Display For The Bluetec 6 Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment124
On-Board Computer125
Notes/Overview125
On-Board Computer Event Window126
Menus At A Glance126
Interactive Multimedia Cockpit126
Grey Event Window126
Bluetec Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment127
Transmission And Clutch127
Driving Systems128
Electrical System And Key128
Semitrailers130
Operating Fluids And Maintenance130
Engine And Cooling131
Yellow Event Window131
Bluetec 6 Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment132
Diesel Particulate Filter133
Compressed-Air System, Engine And Cooling System134
Trailers/Semitrailers137
Starting-Off Aid Active138
Braking And Driving Systems139
Lighting System, Electrical System And Key144
Red Event Window147
Overview Of Indicator Lamps In The Sta- Tus Area155
Overview Of The Multimedia System157
Notes On The Multimedia System Display157
Multimedia System 155157
Overview And Operation157
Home Screen Overview158
Touch Control158
Operating Touch Control (Multimedia System)158
Operating The Touchscreen159
Applications159
Switching The Sound On/Off160
Adjusting The Volume160
Changing The Arrangement Of Applications On The Home Screen160
Overview Of Favourites160
Entering Characters161
Using The Character Input Function161
Calling Up Favourites161
Selecting Favourites From Categories161
Notes On Personalisation162
Using The Keyboard162
Setting The Keyboard For Character Entry Multimedia System162
System Settings163
Display163
Time And Date163
Stored Settings163
Setting The Alarm Clock164
Setting The Time Zone Automatically164
Setting The Time And Date Manually164
Connectivity165
Function Of Bluetooth165
Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi165
System Language166
Setting The Units166
Resetting The Multimedia System166
Sound166
Navigation167
Initiating System Activation167
Notes On Navigation167
Information On Gps Reception167
Destination Entry168
Overview Of The Navigation Menu168
Entering A Destination168
Selecting A Destination From Addresses168
Selecting A Destination From Points Of Interest169
Selecting A Destination From Previous Destinations169
Selecting A Destination On The Map169
Selecting A Destination From A Mapcode169
Saving A Destination170
Searching For Parking Areas170
Searching For Filling Stations170
Saving A Destination Under "My Locations"170
Deleting A Destination171
Planning A Route171
Saving A Route171
Deleting Intermediate Destinations171
Deleting A Route172
Current Route172
Cancelling The Active Route172
Changing The Route Options172
During Route Guidance173
Multimedia System173
Overview Of Displays During Route Guidance174
Overview Of Lane Recommendations174
Overview Of Displays On The Route Bar174
Notes On Live Traffic Information174
Navigation Settings175
Activating Live Traffic Information175
Showing Traffic Information On The Map175
Creating A Vehicle Profile175
Adjusting The Display176
Adjusting Route Information On The Route Bar176
Displaying The Time176
Displaying A Wider Route Bar176
Selecting The Voice Of The Voice Messages177
Instruction Settings177
Changing Maps177
Setting The Route Planning Method177
Using Routes Requiring A Special Toll Sticker178
Alternative For Calling Up Route Types178
Sounds And Warnings178
Calling Up The Info Menu178
Notes On New Navigation Maps179
Telephony179
Telephone Menu Overview179
Bluetooth Profile Overview180
Telephony Operating Modes Overview180
Notes On Telephony180
Information On Telephony180
Searching For A Mobile Phone181
Connecting A Mobile Phone181
Connecting A Second Mobile Phone181
Interchanging Mobile Phones181
Disconnecting/De-Authorising A Mobile Phone182
Information On Near Field Communication182
Starting/Ending Mobile Phone Voice Recognition183
Making A Call By Entering The Numbers183
Activating Functions During A Call183
Conducting A Call With Several Participants183
Contacts184
Overview Of Importing Contacts184
Contacts From Various Sources184
Importing Contacts Into The Contacts Menu184
Call List185
Deleting Favourites In The Telephone Menu Overview185
Deleting All Favourites185
Selecting Options For Suggestions In The Call List185
Apple Carplay186
Overview Of Apple Carplay186
Accepting/Rejecting The Data Protection Provisions186
Exiting Apple Carplay186
Android Auto187
Android Auto Overview187
Information On Android Auto187
Connecting A Mobile Phone Via Android Auto Requirements187
Radio188
Exiting Android Auto188
Vehicle Data Transmitted With Android Auto And Apple Carplay188
Switching On The Radio188
Radio Overview189
Setting The Frequency Band189
Selecting A Radio Station189
Storing Radio Stations189
Media190
Editing Station Presets190
Activating/Deactivating The Frequency Fix Function190
Switching Traffic Announcements On/Off190
Overview Of The Media Menu191
Connecting Data Storage Media With The Multimedia System191
Connecting Usb Devices191
Starting Media Playback192
Controlling Media Playback192
Searching For And Authorising The Bluetooth Audio Equipment192
Authorising A New Bluetooth Audio Device192
Additional Options For Setting Media Playback193
Media Search193
Sorting Results Shown Or Playing Back All Media Found193
Using The Keyword Search193
Information About Truck Data Center 7195
Fleetboard Connectivity Services195
Sending A Service Call Message195
Reading Out The Fleetboard Drivercard195
Truck Data Center 7 193195
Free And Open Source Software196
Notes On Truck Data Center 7 Support196
Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services196
Mercedes-Benz Uptime196
Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal197
Mercedes-Benz Remote Online197
Notes On Driver Assistance/Driving Safety Systems198
Notes On Preparing For A Journey198
Preparing For A Journey198
196 Driving Mode198
Activating Driving Systems199
Checking The Emergency Equipment/First-Aid Kit (Hard Case)199
Checking The Vehicle Lighting199
Notes On The Ignition Lock200
Checking The Fuel/Adblue Level200
Checking The Engine Oil Level200
Key Positions Of The Mechanical Ignition Lock200
Ignition Lock On The Cockpit201
Example: Electronic Ignition Lock201
Radio Position/Power Supply201
Ignition201
Starting The Engine202
Engine Run-On202
Safety Inspections203
Checking The Function Of The Compressed-Air Dryer203
Notes On Pulling Away204
Drain Valve On The Compressed-Air Reservoir204
Vehicles With Condensation Monitoring204
Checking The Vehicle Height204
Notes On Stopping And Switching Off The Engine205
Brakes206
Stopping And Switching Off The Engine206
Notes On Brake System206
Checking The Compressed-Air Brake System For Leaks206
Brake System Trailer/Semitrailer Notes207
Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System)207
Function Of Abs207
Abs Display Check208
Braking With Anti-Lock Protection208
Deactivating/Activating Abs208
Function Of Bas (Brake Assist System)209
Electronic Parking Brake209
Applying The Electronic Parking Brake Manually210
Releasing The Electronic Parking Brake Manually210
Applying The Electronic Parking Brake Automatically210
Testing The Parking Brake210
Electric Independent Trailer Brake211
Frequent-Stop Brake211
Activating Workshop Mode Of The Electronic Parking Brake211
Using The Hill Holder212
Activating/Deactivating The Frequent-Stop Brake212
Using The Hold Function213
Continuous Brake214
Engine Brake214
Retarder214
Activating/Deactivating The Continuous Brake214
Manual Transmission215
Changing Gear215
Function Of The 9-Speed Transmission215
Change Shift Range216
Function Of The 16-Speed Transmission216
Gear Change Possibilities216
Automated Transmissions217
Changing Splitter Box217
Drive Programs And Drive Functions218
Gear Display218
Possible Displays (Example:)218
Selecting Drive Program219
Manual Drive Program219
Function Of The Ecoroll Mode/Crawler Mode220
Ecoroll Mode220
Crawler Mode220
Rocking Free Function221
Switching Crawler Mode On/Off221
Pulling Away And Stopping222
Switching Rocking Free On/Off222
Notes On Pulling Away And Stopping222
Changing The Start-Off Gear222
Driving In The Automatic Drive Program223
Selecting Neutral Position223
Use Kick-Down223
Decelerating223
Driving In The Manual Drive Program224
Automatic Transmission225
Engaging Reverse Gear225
Overview Of Touch-Key Gearshift And Gear Display225
Information On The Shift Ranges226
Changing Drive Programs226
Pulling Away And Stopping The Vehicle226
Touch-Key Gearshift And Gear Display226
Operation227
Driving Tips227
Displaying The Axle Load227
Driving On Uphill Or Downhill Gradients227
Using Fluid Coupling228
Using Hydromove228
Pulling Away228
Level Stretches228
Using Manoeuvring Mode229
Notes On Axle And Wheel Loads229
Function Of Asr (Acceleration Skid Control)230
Deactivating/Activating Asr230
Function Of Stability Control Assist230
Deactivating/Activating Stability Control Assist231
Using Differential Locks231
Differential Lock Control Knob (Example)232
Differential Locks Display (Example)232
Rear Differential Lock Switch (Example)232
To Switch On: Vehicles With One Differential Lock233
To Switch Off: Vehicles With One Differential Lock233
Engaging/Disengaging Front Axle Transfer Case234
Engaging/Disengaging Transfer Case Off-Road Gear234
Disengaging The Front Axle234
Notes On Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive235
Engaging Off-Road Gear235
Disengaging Off-Road Gear235
Switching The Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive On/Off236
Checking The Oil Level Of The Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive236
To Switch On236
Cleaning Radiator/Fan Of The Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive237
Limiter237
Overview Of Limiter237
Activating/Deactivating The Limiter237
Cruise Control238
Activating While Driving238
Overview Of Cruise Control238
Activating/Deactivating Cruise Control239
Selecting Cruise Control239
Increasing/Reducing The Speed239
Distance Control Assistant240
Overview Of The Distance Control Assistant240
Selecting The Distance Control Assistant242
Activating When The Vehicle Is Stationary243
Ppc (Predictive Powertrain Control)244
Overview Of Ppc244
Setting A Specified Distance To The Vehicle In Front244
Ppc Interurban245
Setting Ppc (Predictive Powertrain Control)246
Active Brake Assist246
Setting The Cornering Speed Factor246
Overview Of Active Brake Assist246
Deactivating/Activating Active Brake Assist248
Collision Warning And Emergency Braking249
Partial Braking (Active Brake Assist)249
Emergency Braking (Active Brake Assist)249
Information On Specific Driving Situations250
Cornering, Entering And Exiting Bends250
Other Vehicles Changing Lane250
Vehicles Turning Off250
Overtaking251
Vehicles Parked At The Roadside251
Winding Stretches Of Road251
Stationary Objects251
Traffic Sign Assist252
Function Of Traffic Sign Assist252
Speed Limits On Slip Roads252
Warning When The Maximum Permissible Speed Is Exceeded252
Notes On Lane Keeping Assist253
Display In The Instrument Display253
Functions And Activation Conditions254
Notes On Attention Assist255
Deactivating/Activating Lane Keeping Assist255
Sideguard Assist256
Function Of Sideguard Assist256
Warning Range Of The Sensors256
Warning When Turning Right257
Trailer Stability Assist258
Warning When Changing Lanes258
Warning For Stationary And Moving Objects When Turning Left258
Deactivating Sideguard Assist258
Active Drive Assist259
Switching Tsa On/Off259
Notes On Active Drive Assist259
Longitudinal Distance Control Function259
Function Of Lane Keeping (Lk)260
Driving With Lane Keeping260
Status Display261
Hands On261
Driver Intervention261
Setting The Target Lane Position261
Lane Departure Protection (Ldp)262
Activating/Deactivating Lane Departure Protection262
Level Control System263
Notes On The Level Control System263
Switching The Level Control System Operating Unit On/Off263
Raising Or Lowering The Chassis With The Control Panel264
Storing/Calling Up The Chassis Height264
Setting The Driving Level265
Loading/Unloading The Vehicle When The Ignition Is Switched Off265
Special Functions Of The Level Control System265
Using Road Paver Mode266
Forced Lowering266
Automatic Deactivation Of The Special Functions266
Using Raised Vehicle Level267
Using Shunting Level267
Additional Axles268
Notes About Starting-Off Aid268
Switching The Starting-Off Aid On/Off268
Raising/Lowering Leading/Trailing Axles268
Using Steerable Additional Axle269
General Driving Tips269
To Release The Steering Function269
Using An Underride Guard270
Folding Underride Guard – Tipper With Steel Suspension270
Road Paver Mode271
Preparing Road Paver Mode271
Tipper With Steel Suspension271
Tipper With Air Suspension271
Driving Off-Road272
Tipper With Air Suspension In Road Paver Mode272
Notes On Driving Off-Road272
Driving Systems For Driving Off-Road273
Checklist Before Driving Off-Road273
Rules For Off-Road Driving273
Driving On Inclines274
Preparing For Fording274
Driving Through Water275
After Fording275
Driving On Sand275
Checklist After Driving Off-Road275
Economical And Environmentally-Aware Driving276
Vehicle Version276
Operating Conditions276
Fuel-Saving Driving Styles277
Fuel Type277
Rolling Resistance277
Aerodynamics277
Notes On The Diesel Particulate Filter278
Filter Replacement278
Automatic Regeneration278
Starting Manual Regeneration Of The Diesel Particulate Filter279
Fuel Consumption280
Adblue Consumption280
Engine Oil Consumption280
Limit Speed280
Reverse Warning Device281
Reverse Gear Lock For Waste Collection Vehicles281
Acoustic Warning281
Refuelling282
Fuel/Adblue Tank282
Fuel282
Filling Order284
Before Filling The Tank284
Folding Out And Locking285
Folding In And Locking285
Adblue286
Notes On Adblue286
Notes About The Trailer/Fifth-Wheel Coupling287
Articulation Angles288
Swivel Angle288
Coupling Up289
Notes On Coupling Up289
Information On The Fifth-Wheel Coupling289
Coupling Up The Tractor/Semitrailer Combination290
Before Coupling Up290
Removing The Mudguard Centre Parts290
Uncoupling291
Coupling Up Vehicles Without A Monitored Semitrailer Coupling291
Prior To Coupling Up291
After Coupling Up291
Cables And Compressed-Air Lines292
Notes On Cables And Compressed-Air Lines292
Connecting Cables And Compressed-Air Lines292
Disconnecting Cables And Compressed-Air Lines293
Semitrailer Truck Hydraulic System294
Controls295
Connecting/Disconnecting Hydraulic Lines295
Connecting296
Disconnecting296
Operating The Hydraulic System296
Maintaining And Caring For The Hydraulic System296
Checking The Hydraulic Fluid Level And Topping Up Hydraulic Fluid297
Combination Tank With Fuel Tank On The Left-Hand Side Of The Vehicle297
Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Cap298
Parking Up The Vehicle298
Operating Data Of The Hydraulic System298
Hydraulic Fluid Quality298
Wind Deflector299
Activating Ramp Approach Aid299
Adjusting The Wind Deflector299
Wind Deflector Diagrams300
Winter Operation303
Winter Driving303
Preparing For A Journey (Winter Operation)303
Side Trim With Bolts303
Snow Chains304
Notes On Driving In Winter304
Notes On Snow Chains304
Cold Climate Package305
Checking The Wheel Clearance305
Cold-Resistant Operating Fluids305
Cold-Start Limits305
Before Attempting A Cold Start306
Starting The Engine At Low Temperatures306
If The Engine Does Not Start306
Driving In Low Temperatures306
Parking In Low Temperatures307
Power Take-Off308
Power Take-Off Function308
306 Working Mode308
Activates/Deactivates Power Take-Off309
Deactivate Power Take-Off309
Preselecting Working Speed310
Setting Engine Speed310
Constant-Rpm Control310
Tipper Mode312
How Tipper Mode Works312
Sensor Valve For Tipper Control312
Actuating Valves For Switching Or Activating312
Retracting/Extending The Tipper313
Actuating Valve For On-Board Computer313
Before Tipping313
Tipping313
Cleaning And Care315
Notes On Cleaning The Interior315
Recommended Cleaners315
Maintenance And Care 313315
Notes On Use Of A High-Pressure Cleaner316
Notes On Using Automatic Car Washes317
Notes On Cleaning The Exterior317
Paintwork318
Radiator Surface318
Bluetec Emissions Control System318
Light-Alloy Wheels318
Using Steps319
Small Folding Step, Front319
Cleaning The Sensors320
Large Folding Step, Front320
Steps For Semitrailer Trucks320
Cleaning The Mirrorcam System Camera321
Cleaning The Distance Sensor321
Cleaning The Sideguard Assist Sensors321
Maintenance322
Notes On Washing The Engine322
Notes On The Maintenance System322
Opening/Closing The Maintenance Flap323
Overview Of Maintenance Points Under The Maintenance Flap324
Checking The Coolant Level324
Checking Hydraulic Fluid Level Of The Clutch Operation System325
Topping Up The Windscreen Washer System / Headlamp Cleaning System326
Cleaning The Cyclone Dust Pre-Separator326
Topping Up The Washer Fluid326
Cleaning The Coarse Filter For Heating And Climate Control327
Replacing The Wiper Blades327
Checking/Topping Up The Motor Oil328
Removing The Wiper Blades328
Fitting The Wiper Blades328
Checking The Oil Level328
Automatic Transmission Oil Level329
Ending Oil Level Measurement329
Oil Level Codes329
Notes On The Major Assemblies330
Checking The Anti-Corrosion Protection330
Battery331
Notes On The Battery331
Removing And Fitting Batteries332
Battery Box332
Arrangement Of The Batteries332
Disconnecting And Reconnecting The Batteries333
Information On Maintenance And Care Of The Battery335
Battery Replacement And Operating Life335
Battery Care336
Activating Transport Mode336
Checking And Charging The Battery336
Checking The Battery Charge Level336
Charging The Battery337
Checking The Battery Fluid Level337
Function Of Telediagnostics339
Vehicle Tool Kits339
Opening/Closing The Tool Kit Compartment339
Closing The Tool Kit Compartment339
Breakdown Assistance 337339
Using The Jack, Pump Lever And Chock340
Jack Maintenance340
Pump Lever (Two-Part)340
Tilting The Cab341
Removing The Chock341
Inserting The Chock341
Before Tilting The Cab341
Tilting The Cab Forwards342
Tilt The Cab Back Into The Driving Position343
Tilting The Cab Back Into The Driving Position344
Problems With Tilting The Cab345
Mechanical-Hydraulic Cab Tilting Unit345
Electro-Hydraulic Cab Tilt System345
Starting/Switching Off The Engine With The Cab Tilted345
Before Starting The Engine346
Starting The Engine And Increasing The Engine Speed346
Bleeding The Fuel System Without Fuel Prefilter (Om 460)346
Bleeding The Fuel System Without Fuel Prefilter (Om 470/471/473)347
Bleeding The Fuel System Without Fuel Prefilter (Om 936)347
Locking The Air Regulation System348
Bleeding The Fuel System With Fuel Prefilter348
Fuel Prefilter (Example)348
Draining The Fuel Prefilter (With Hand Pump)348
Upper Air Regulation System (Example: Actros)349
Lower Air Regulation System349
Flat Tyre350
Engine Does Not Start350
Preparing For A Wheel Change350
When Changing A Wheel Observe The Following351
Changing A Wheel352
Spare Wheel352
Removing The Spare Wheel352
Steel-Sprung Front Axle352
Air-Sprung Front Axle353
Steel-Sprung Rear Axle353
All-Wheel Drive Front Axle353
Air-Sprung Rear Axle353
Trailing Axle With Air Suspension354
Steered Trailing Axle354
Removing A Wheel354
Fitting A Wheel354
Fitting A Light-Alloy Wheel355
Fitting Twin Tyres 14.00 R 20355
Before Fitting A Wheel355
Fitting A Steel Wheel355
Removing And Fitting A Trilex Wheel356
Retightening The Wheel Nuts356
Removing And Replacing A Trilex Rim With Tyre356
Fitting A Trilex Wheel356
Positioning A Trilex Rim With Tyre357
Electrical Fuses358
Removing The Cover Of The Fuse Box358
Removing The Main Fuse Carrier Cover358
Removing The Control Unit From The Main Fuse Carrier358
Fuse Assignment Diagram359
Main Fuse Carrier359
Fuses In The Pdm Cabin Module360
Relays In The Pdm Cabin Module363
Diodes In The Pdm Cabin Module364
Fuses In The Pdm Chassis Module364
Plug Fuses364
Screw Fuses364
Information On The Compressed-Air System365
Checking Safety Fuses And The Automatic Circuit Breaker365
Jump-Starting, Tow-Starting And Towing Away366
Performing A Jump Start366
Vehicles Without A Jump-Starting Connection Point367
Connecting The Jump Lead367
Disconnecting The Jump Lead367
Notes On Tow Starting And Towing Away368
Manoeuvring And Tow-Starting/Towing Away368
Coupling Jaw369
Front Towing Eyes369
Spring-Loaded Brake370
Rear Towing Coupling370
Positioning On The Front Axle(S)370
Positioning On The Rear Axle(S)371
Manually Releasing The Spring-Loaded Brake Cylinder371
Moving The Spring-Loaded Brake Cylinder To The Drive Position371
Operating And Road Safety372
General Notes On Wheels And Tyres372
Notes On Replacing Tyres And Retreaded Tyres372
Notes On Wheels With Tyre Pressure Sensors372
370 Wheels And Tyres372
Mounting373
Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System373
Storage373
Notes On Sound Changes Or Undesired Handling Characteristics374
Radio Operating Permits For The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System374
Notes On Regularly Inspecting Wheels And Tyres375
Tyre Condition375
Tyre Age375
Tyre Tread375
Tyre Pressure376
Determining Tyre Pressures377
Tyre Pressure Table For Single Tyres377
Tyre Pressure Table For Twin Tyres381
Engine Model Plate386
Vehicle Identification Plate/Axle Loads386
Service Products386
Information On The Vehicle Identification Plate386
384 Technical Data386
Notes On Engine Oils387
Application Areas388
Oil Change388
Filling Or Topping Up Engine Oil388
Miscibility Of Engine Oils388
Transmission Oils389
Notes On Coolant389
Setting The Oil Quality389
Transmission Oil Quality389
Refrigerant390
Notes On Fuel Grade390
Example: Refrigerant Warning Label390
Information On Diesel Fuel In Accordance With En 590391
Diesel Fuels At Low Temperatures392
Fuel Additives392
High Outside Temperatures393
Low Outside Temperatures393
Operating Data394
Compressed-Air System394
Additives, Tap Water394
Purity394
Compressed-Air Reservoir396
Wheel Nut Tightening Torques396
Compressed-Air Reservoir Identification Plates397
Aluminium Reservoir397
Steel Reservoir397
396 Index398