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Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4
Driver familiarisation
1 September 2020
1800 851 281

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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 Driver familiarisation 1 September 2020 1800 851 281...
  • Page 2 Introduction  The following instructions and video links aim to familiarize drivers with the key features and functions of Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.  Please note this document is not a substitute for a full operating instructions and is designed to familiarise experienced heavy vehicle operators holding the correct drivers licence with the vehicle and its features.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Cabin entry Refrigerator Seat and steering wheel adjustment Fuel and Adblue Mirror controls and adjustment Truck level control Bluetooth pairing smartphone Climbing behind cab Maintenance flap Trailer connection Starting the vehicle Dash and steering wheel controls Lights, indicators and windscreen wipers Park brake and trailer brake Powershift Transmission Auxiliary braking (engine brake)

  • Page 4: Cabin Entry

    1. Cabin entry and exit Contents Page  Steps and grab handles on either side of the door allows for three points of contact when entering and exiting the cabin.  To watch the video click here: cabin entry and exit (0.35)

  • Page 5: Seat And Steering Wheel Adjustment

    2. Seat and steering wheel adjustment Contents Page  The Actros offers a wide range of seat adjustments including options to slide the seat forwards and back, raise and lower seat height, adjust the seat incline angle and shoulder area, as well as adjust the lumber support and seatbelt.

  • Page 6: Mirror Controls And Adjustment

    3. Mirror controls and adjustment Contents Page  Mirror adjustment controls are located on the right hand door. 1. Press the top rocker button to select the required mirror and adjust using the multi-directional button to suit. 2. A maneuvering mirror on the near (passenger) side offers functionality to move the mirror out approximately 10 degrees for a wider view.

  • Page 7: Bluetooth Pairing Smartphone

    4. Bluetooth pairing Contents Page  To pair your smartphone to the multi-media centre: Set your phone to pairing mode and ensure it’s showing as discoverable. Then on the truck multi-media centre press the green phone button on the bottom right hand side of the unit.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Flap

    5. Maintenance flap (fluid top up and filters) Contents Page  To open the exterior maintenance flap go to the front of the vehicle and release the locking levers located behind the outer edge of the grill about half way half way up by moving in an inwards direction.

  • Page 9: Starting The Vehicle

    6. Starting the vehicle Contents Page  Remote control key can be used to:  lock and unlock the vehicle  activate the lights to enable the driver to do a pre-start inspection  manually open the doors if the battery fails ...

  • Page 10: Dash And Steering Wheel Controls

    7. Dash and steering wheel controls Contents Page  A range of dash controls can be operated from the control buttons on either side of the steering wheel Left hand side Instrument control buttons Right hand side Instrument control buttons •...

  • Page 11: Lights, Indicators And Windscreen Wipers

    8. Lights, indicators, and windscreen wipers Contents Page  The switches to turn on the vehicle lights are located on the top of the dash to the right of the instrument cluster above the air vent. The dial type control switch contains 6 settings ...

  • Page 12: Park Brake And Trailer Brake

    9. Park brake and trailer brake Contents Page  All Adaptalift Truck Rentals Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks are fitted with a Park Brake Alarm Independent trailer brake When applied the trailer brake only brakes the wheels of the semitrailer. To apply the trailer brake pull and hold the lever down and let go to release.

  • Page 13: Powershift Transmission

    10. Powershift transmission Contents Page  The transmission is located on the right hand steering column. • With foot on the brake move to select the direction of travel (9) and release the foot brake to move off • Briefly pressing the A/M button (10) on the end of the column will move the vehicle into “power Mode”...
  • Page 14 11. Auxiliary brake (engine brake) Contents Page  The Actros is fitted with a 3-stage engine brake located on the right hand steering column. • The brake can be applied by moving the stalk towards you (8) and reduce by pushing away •...
  • Page 15 12. Vehicle safety features Contents Page  Mercedes-Benz trucks come with a range of advanced safety features. To understand more about these systems please click on the following links • Active Brake Assist 4 • Stability Control Assist • Proximity Control Assist (adaptive cruise control).

  • Page 16: Refrigerator

    13. Refrigerator Contents Page  Slide out fridge  (not available on 2646 models or cabs with a 320mm engine tunnel)  To watch the video click here: Refrigerator (1.04)

  • Page 17: Fuel And Adblue

    14. Fuel and Adblue Contents Page  All Adaptalift Truck rentals vehicles are Euro 6 rated and use a combination of diesel, ad-blue and regen functions to limit vehicle emissions.  The Ad-blue tank is located on the left hand side of the vehicle and has a blue cap.

  • Page 18: Truck Level Control

    15. Truck level control Contents Page  The rear air suspension of the truck can be raised or lowered using a control panel mounted on the base of the driver’s seat. • To active the control press either the left or right arrow and green arrow lights will display to advise the system is active •...

  • Page 19: Climbing Behind Cab

    16. Climbing behind cab Contents Page  If it is necessary to climb behind the rear of the cab fold the near side aerofoil inwards to reveal a hand grab on the inside of the wind deflector. This can be used in combination with the horizontal handle, steps and a further grab handle that warps around the pre-fuel filter above the left hand side chassis rail to climb onto the vehicle walk-plate...

  • Page 20: Trailer Connection

    16. Trailer connection Contents Page  Trailer connection should only be performed by trained and experienced operators. Please note the following: • Check turntable type and position for your application • Vehicles may be fitted with 24V or fitted 12 V trailer reducers •...

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