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Driver cockpit
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A manually adjusted field of vision is reset to
the basic setting by switching off the ignition.
Automatic field of vision adjustment for
forward travel (semitrailer tracking)
The automatic field of vision adjustment function
for forward travel is only possible on tractor/
semitrailer combinations.
Requirements:
The system detects a driving situation in
R
which it is useful to adjust the field of vision.
The semitrailer is correctly connected to the
R
towing vehicle (signal transmission).
The Ï automatic field of vision adjustment
R
function is activated.
Automatic field of vision adjustment only occurs
in the upper section of the display.
Automatic field of vision adjustment only occurs
in the display of the side on the inside of the
bend.
The function detects cornering manoeuvres in
which an adjusted field of vision is useful.
The following are influencing variables for auto‐
matic adjustment of the view:
The swivel angle between the towing vehicle
R
and the trailer/semitrailer.
The vehicle speed.
R
To activate the automatic field of vision
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adjustment function: press the Ï but‐
ton.
The function is activated when the indicator
lamp in the Ï button is lit.
The driver is shown an automatic field of vision
adjustment by the Ñ symbol in the display for
the relevant side.
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If automatic field of vision adjustment is
active, no distance lines are shown in the dis‐
play (
page 73).
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During the automatic field of vision adjustment,
an additional manual field of vision adjustment is
possible. Due to this, the influence of different
semitrailers on the position of the semitrailer end
can be compensated for with semitrailer tracking,
for example.
Press the | button for the left-hand dis‐
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play or the ~ button for the right-hand dis‐
play.
The indicator lamp on the respective button
will light up.
The Ö symbol (green right/left arrows) is
shown in the display.
Use the Í button to adjust the field of
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vision shown to the left or to the right.
When the Ò symbol flashes in the display,
the setting is stored.
Automatic field of vision adjustment contin‐
ues to remain active.
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Manual field of vision adjustment can be
reset to the basic setting by pressing the
Ï button for approximately two seconds.
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When driving without a semitrailer, it is nec‐
essary to deactivate the automatic field of
vision adjustment function.
To deactivate the automatic field of vision
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adjustment function: press the Ï but‐
ton.
The function is deactivated when the indica‐
tor lamp in the Ï button goes out.
Manoeuvring view
The manoeuvring view assists drivers when
manoeuvring by providing them with a better
overview of the vehicle and its surroundings.
When manoeuvring view is active, the nearer
vehicle surroundings are displayed in the upper
part of the display, those farther away in the
lower part.
Activating manoeuvring view
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Tractor/semitrailer combinations with
attached semitrailer: when automatic field of
vision adjustment has been activated, the
system automatically switches to manoeu‐
vring view when reverse gear is engaged.
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Manual activation of manoeuvring view is
only possible below a vehicle speed of
10 km/h.
Press the Ï button.
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If manoeuvring view has been activated, the
ø or ÷ symbol is shown in the display.
The indicator lamp in the Ï button addi‐
tionally lights up.
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If manoeuvring view has been activated, an
additional manual field of vision adjustment
of both fields of vision shown in the display is
possible.
For this, observe the "Manual field of vision
adjustment" section.
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