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DAF CF Quick Reference Guide DW63299401 Printed in the Netherlands...
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The latest information about your truck can be found online as follows: – Select your country on the DAF site: http://www.daf.com – Click on 'DAF Euro 6 drivers manuals' under the heading 'The quick route to'. – Enter the chassisnumber to download your drivers manual.
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LOGGING DATA NOTE: IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE: This vehicle may be equipped with a Connected Truck Device or other Data Logger that is able to send and log i.a. this truck’s VIN and technical data including location data. Please refer to your driver’s manual for more information.
Quick Reference Guide BEFORE A DRIVE Main switch Switch on the main switch to provide power to the vehicle´s systems. First switch off the ignition and wait 80 seconds before switching off the main switch. The after-run phase EAS (Emission Aftertreatment System) must have ended before operating the main switch.
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Quick Reference Guide The electronic main switch also has a switch (1) on the centre console in the cabin. D005170 Checks Always perform the following checks before driving off: – Possible leaks of vehicle systems (air, engine oil, coolant). – Wheel attachment and tyre pressures. –...
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Quick Reference Guide Exterior light check Press the exterior light check switch (1) on the ignition key or remote control for 2 seconds. D005171 Spoiler settings To minimise fuel consumption, adjust the roof spoiler as indicated. D005173...
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Quick Reference Guide Air suspension height settings Using the basic remote control Switch the basic remote control on by pressing the 'Stop key'. Adjust or restore the chassis height of the vehicle to the desired height or driving height. Switch the basic remote off by pressing the 'Stop key'.
Quick Reference Guide Mirror settings Set the chair and safety belt to the desired position. Adjust the mirrors at the driver side. Adjust the mirrors at the co-driver side so the following areas are visible: Wide view mirror Main mirror Kerb mirror Front view mirror D005177...
Quick Reference Guide DRIVING CONTROLS Master display The master display informs you about system warnings and/or vehicle settings. The colour indicates what the information concerns: – Red (danger). – Yellow (warning). – Blue (settings). – Grey (information). – Green (Driver Performance Assistance).
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Quick Reference Guide Steering wheel switches (SWS) Volume control for either telephone or DAF audio. Scroll function for either telephone or DAF audio. Pick-up call, end call or reject telephone call. Variable speed limiter or with the vehicle at standstill Engine Speed Control.
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Quick Reference Guide Advanced vehicle speed settings Pressing the top part of steering wheel switch (1) opens the advanced vehicle settings menu. D005222 ACC distance setting PCC and DSC overshoot (+ value) setting PCC undershoot (- value) setting Fuel economy score Setting A is preselected and by pressing the top part of the middle steering wheel switch (1) again, the...
Quick Reference Guide Right-hand steering column switch With manual gearbox Version with MX Engine Brake (MEB) or retarder. Version with exhaust brake. Eco Mode 'OFF'. If selected, an icon is displayed in the tachometer display. D005187 With TraXon gearbox D005189 NOTE: Manual shifting using the right-hand steering column switch, is only possible in the positions 'Eco Mode 'OFF'' or 'Manual'.
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Quick Reference Guide TraXon gearbox Drive mode. Neutral. Reverse mode (the TraXon has four reverse gears, R1 to R4. ) When the reverse mode is selected, R1 is displayed on the tachometer display. While at standstill R2 can be selected using the right-hand stalk switch.
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Quick Reference Guide There are three levels of regeneration: Passive regeneration Automatic regeneration of the DPF above a certain exhaust temperature. No intervention required by the driver and no indication on the master display. Active regeneration Regeneration when driving, triggered by the engine management system (EMS). No intervention by the driver required.
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The engine derates power and a forced stationary regeneration is required as soon as safely possible. 4. Soot level full. Service required (red). The engine derates power and an authorised DAF Service dealer must service the vehicle. It is no longer possible to perform a forced stationary regeneration.
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Quick Reference Guide CONTROLS Mirror and window controls Adjust mirror button. Mirror selection and mirror heater. Window control left or right. D005198 Dashboard Light switch – Spring-loaded position (left): Switch off daytime running lights. – 0: Lights switched off. – 1: Marker lights on. 2 3 4 –...
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Quick Reference Guide Master display Interactive and dialogue area. Indication bar. Driver Performance Assistant (DPA) status bar. Symbol of selected menu. Menu title. Warning indicators. Scroll function available. The on-board computer system can be accessed using the master display. D005201 The system is controlled using the Menu Control Switch (MCS).
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Quick Reference Guide Menu overview VEHICLE INFO – Air supply. – Engine oil level. – Soot filter information. – Battery information. – Tyre information. NOTE: . TPI or TPM (version dependent). TPI measures the tyre condition in relation to wheel speed. TPM measures tyre pressure and tyre temperature.
Quick Reference Guide Control panel Menu Control Switch. 2 3 4 Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) switch. Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) switch. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) 8 9 10 switch. Depending on the version: – ASR traction aid switch. –...
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Quick Reference Guide Depending on the version: – Hydraulic platform engine brake switch. – Switch for engine brake after release accelerator pedal. Hydraulic platform surround lights switch. Stop & Go switch.
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Quick Reference Guide Heat and ventilation control panel (CCP) Display Rotary switch (desired temperature setting and/or (timer) adjustment 14 1 2 3 4 5 Increasing the fan speed Soft key to activate the timer or go back one step in the settings (timer not available on vehicles equipped with ADR or SLP) Air distribution to upper outlet...
CAUTION: Using alternative fuels can have an influence on the service intervals. Please contact your local DAF Service dealer. D005214 CAUTION: Fuel additives are not permitted. The use of these fuels leads to system malfunctions, OBD warnings and engine power derates.
Quick Reference Guide Filling AdBlue tank D005216 When filling the AdBlue tank and there is (a chance for) frost, fill it to maximum 75%. Fill the AdBlue tank with AdBlue of the prescribed quality. See the driver's manual for the prescribed AdBlue specification. Leaving the vehicle Test the vehicle (combination) brakes using the test position of the park brake handle.
Quick Reference Guide Tilting the cabin WARNING! – Make sure that there is no one in the cabin. – Make sure that there is no one immediately in front of the cabin during tilting and while tilted. If there are people in or immediately in front of the cabin, the cabin must under no circumstances be tilted.
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