Driving - Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual

Have all faults and damage rectified. If neces-
sary, have the causes determined and rectified
at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Observe the separate instructions issued
by the manufacturer for the operation, care
and maintenance of the semitrailer cou-
pling/trailer coupling.
Visual and function check in the vehi-
cle
Checking the emergency equipment/
first-aid kit
You will find an overview of emergency equip-
ment and first-aid kits in the "Breakdown
Y
assistance" section (
X
Check the emergency equipment to make
sure that it is accessible, complete and
ready for use, for example:
Reflective safety vest
R
Warning triangle
R
Warning beacon
R
First-aid kit
R
Fire extinguisher
R
X
At regular intervals, check that the first-aid
kit is usable. Note the use-by dates of the
contents.
X
Have the fire extinguisher checked every 1
to 2 years.
X
The fire extinguisher must be refilled after
each use.
In some countries, it is a legal requirement to
carry additional emergency equipment on
board. Observe the legal requirements regard-
ing emergency equipment in all countries con-
cerned. Supplement your emergency equip-
ment accordingly.
Checking the fuel/AdBlue
X
Check the fuel level/AdBlue
on the fuel gauge and the AdBlue
Y
( page 68).
X
If necessary, refuel (
® Y
up the AdBlue ( page 128).
page 172).
®
supply
®
level shown
®
gauge
Y
page 127) and top
Ignition lock
G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
key, the key could be unintentionally turned
in the ignition lock. This could cause the
engine to be switched off. There is a risk of
an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before
inserting the key into the ignition lock.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while the vehi-
cle is in motion, safety-relevant functions
are restricted or not available. This can
affect, e.g. the power steering. To steer, you
will require considerably more force. There
is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
To insert/remove the vehicle key
g
Steering wheel unlocked/radio position
1
Drive position
2
Start position
3
When you remove the key in position g, the
steering is locked.
Before driving off
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can impede
pedal travel or block a pedal which is

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