Chassis-lowering feature on the
front axle
General notes
The chassis-lowering feature on the front axle
makes entering and exiting the vehicle easier.
The chassis-lowering feature on the front axle
is only available when:
R
the vehicle is stationary
R
the engine is running
R
there is sufficient reservoir pressure in the
compressed-air system
If you open the driver's or co-driver's door, the
chassis is lowered on the front axle.
The chassis is raised to the driving level auto-
matically if you:
R
cancel the lowering procedure
R
close the driver's or co-driver's door
R
set the vehicle in motion
R
switch off the engine
Activating or deactivating the chassis-
lowering feature on the front axle
X
To activate: press the upper section of the
¶
button.
Indicator lamp in the
¶
button lights up.
X
To deactivate: press the lower section of
the
¶
button.
The indicator lamp in the
¶
button goes
out.
Canceling the chassis-lowering proce-
dure on the front axle
You can cancel the lowering procedure and
restore the driving level using the STOP and
driving level buttons on the instrument panel.
X
Press the
¤
or
Ø
button.
The chassis frame is raised to the previously
set driving level.
Driving tips
General notes on driving
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This can affect
the power steering and the brake boosting
effect, for example. You will require consid-
erably more effort to steer and brake. There
is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G
WARNING
The parking brake may not be sufficient to
secure the vehicle on uphill and downhill
gradients. A loaded vehicle or a vehicle with
a trailer/semitrailer may roll away. There is
a risk of an accident.
In the control position, check whether the
braking force of the parking brake alone is
sufficient to hold the complete vehicle.
Secure the tractor vehicle and trailer/semi-
trailer with the parking brake and also with
chocks as standard.
G
WARNING
If you distribute the load unevenly in the
vehicle, the handling as well as the steering
and braking characteristics are severely
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Distribute the load evenly in the vehicle.
Secure the load to prevent it from slipping.
The vehicle's driving, braking and steering
characteristics vary with the type, weight and
centre of gravity of the load.
Driving tips
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