freightliner EconicSD Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Lever positions .............................. 110

Releasing the brake cylinder .......... 190

Returning the brake cylinder to

the drive position ........................... 191

Technical data ............................... 205

Stability Control Assist

Deactivating/activating ................. 117

Operation and notes ...................... 117

Starting

see Starting (engine)

Starting (engine) ................................ 104

Steering fluid level too low

Yellow display message ................... 89

Steering lock

see Ignition lock

Steering wheel buttons

see On-board computer

Steering wheel setting ........................ 47

Sticker

Certified Clean Idle Label ................. 25

Control of vehicle emissions ............ 25

FMVSS certification label ................. 24

Noise Emission Control Label

(EPA) ................................................ 25

Stickers

General safety notes ........................ 19

Stopping and switching off the

engine ................................................. 108

Stowage spaces

see Stowage spaces and stow-

age compartments

Stowage spaces and stowage

compartments ..................................... 55

Sulfur content

Setting (on-board computer) .......... 202

Supply pressure

Checking (on-board computer) ........ 80

Support block .................................... 171

Support rod ........................................ 171

Surround lighting (on-board com-

puter) .................................................... 81

Switch units

Combination switch ......................... 33

Driver's workstation ......................... 31

Multifunction steering wheel ............ 32

Tachometer .......................................... 68

Technical data

Brake system ................................. 205

Compressed-air reservoir .............. 206

Compressed-air system ................. 205

Engine ............................................ 205

Engine model plate ........................ 198

Level control .................................. 206

Maximum permissible tire pres-

sure ............................................... 205

Operating temperature (coolant

temperature) .................................. 205

Permitted tire pressure differ-

ence ............................................... 205

Spring-loaded parking brake .......... 205

Tire pressure table (single tires) .... 196

Tire pressure table (twin tires) ....... 196

Vehicle identification plate/axle

loads .............................................. 197

Wheel nut tightening torques ......... 205

Temperature

Outside temperature display ............ 69

Tightening torque

Spring-loaded parking brake cyl-

inder release screw ....................... 205

Tightening torques

Wheel nuts ..................................... 205

Tilting system

Mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting

system ........................................... 173

Time

Image in the display ......................... 69

Tire inflator hose ............................... 171

Tire pressure

Determining ................................... 195

Important safety notes .................. 195

Maximum permitted air pressure ... 205

Permissible difference in pres-

sure ............................................... 205

Tire pressure table ............................ 196

Tires

Changing tires ............................... 194

Condition ....................................... 193

Damage ......................................... 194

General notes on tire pressure ...... 192

Important safety notes .................. 192

Index

Summary of Contents for EconicSD

Page 1: ...EconicSD Operating Instructions Order no 6462 8913 13 Part no 956 584 81 81 Edition 01 19 9565848181 9565848181 EconicSD...

Page 2: ...G Mercedesstra e 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany Symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers that can threaten your health or life as well as the health and life of other persons Observe the...

Page 3: ...trations in these Operating Instruc tions show a left hand drive vehicle In right hand drive vehicles the arrangement and loca tion of vehicle parts and controls differ accord ingly Daimler Trucks Nor...

Page 4: ...justing the exterior mirrors 48 Lighting system 49 Good visibility 53 Voltage supply 54 Practical tips 55 Climate control 58 Useful information 58 Operating the climate control sys tems 58 On board co...

Page 5: ...information 192 Important safety notes 192 Tire pressures 195 Tire pressure table 196 Technical data 197 Useful information 197 Vehicle identification plate axle loads 197 Engine data plate 198 Servi...

Page 6: ...0 Audio equipment Adjusting the volume steering wheel buttons 77 Operating on board computer 77 Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Automatic car wash 159 Automatic transmission Acce...

Page 7: ...he compressed air brake system for leaks 109 Continuous brake 113 Engine brake 114 Frequent stop brake 111 Hill holder 112 Parking brake 110 Releasing the spring loaded parking brake 190 Retarder 114...

Page 8: ...hicle Important safety notes 37 Chock 172 Chock see Chock Cleaning and care After driving off road or on con struction sites 146 Camera Blind Spot Assist cam era 158 Camera Lane Keeping Assist 157 Car...

Page 9: ...ing jaw 189 Courtesy lights Replacing bulbs 53 Cruise control Activating 122 Activating when driving 123 Adjusting the speed tolerance 127 Deactivating 123 Driving 123 Driving tips 123 Functions and a...

Page 10: ...e 126 Distance display on board com puter 76 Driving 127 Functions and activation condi tions 125 Important safety notes 124 Overview 125 Particular driving situations 131 Reducing increasing the spee...

Page 11: ...fication plate 198 Oil consumption 150 Operating safety 22 Rectifying malfunctions 177 Setting the oil grade on board computer 82 Setting the oil viscosity on board computer 82 Starting 104 Starting a...

Page 12: ...41 Automatic reversing function 41 Emergency operation 42 Opening closing 41 Overview 40 Unlocking locking 41 Frequent stop brake 111 Front camera see Blind spot camera system Front hood see Maintena...

Page 13: ...gauge 69 Indicator lamps 30 Tachometer 68 Instrument cluster display and controls faulty Yellow display message 96 Instrument cluster lighting Setting on board computer 81 Interaxle differential lock...

Page 14: ...ing tailgate 31 Locking system Key 40 Low voltage Yellow display message 96 Low beam headlamps Switching on off 49 M Maintenance Cleaning the air filter 160 Coolant level 161 Displaying maintenance du...

Page 15: ...81 Setting instrument lighting 81 Setting the axle load indicator 78 Setting the display language 81 Setting the engine fuel grade sulfur content 82 Setting the engine oil grade 82 Setting the engine...

Page 16: ...Switching on off driver s co driver s 51 Rear axle Setting the oil grade on board computer 82 Rear axle ratio 197 Rear view camera see Blind spot camera system Red display message Brakes and driving...

Page 17: ...id DEF 203 Diesel fuel 202 Engine oil 199 For drive axles and transmission 200 Fuel additive 203 Important safety notes 198 Refrigerant air conditioning sys tem 201 Settings on board computer 81 Trans...

Page 18: ...witch units Combination switch 33 Driver s workstation 31 Multifunction steering wheel 32 T Tachometer 68 Technical data Brake system 205 Compressed air reservoir 206 Compressed air system 205 Engine...

Page 19: ...Turn signals Replacing bulbs 52 Replacing bulbs front 52 Switching on off 50 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U Units Setting on board computer 81 Units of measurement Settin...

Page 20: ...tening torques 205 Windows see Side windows Windshield washer system Notes on winter driving 54 Operation 54 Refilling the fluid 162 Windshield wipers Changing wiper blades 162 Switching on off 53 Win...

Page 21: ...tems found in your vehicle are listed in your vehicle s original purchase agreement Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation please consult a Freightliner dealer Correct use Ob...

Page 22: ...d be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Personal driving style Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehi cle is stationary Rdr...

Page 23: ...aying attention to road and traffic conditions In such cases consult a qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and or transmit radio waves USA The wir...

Page 24: ...Daimler Trucks North America DTNA recom mends an authorized Freightliner dealer Have the engine electronics and associ ated parts such as control units sensors actuating components or electric cables...

Page 25: ...out any change in address or vehicle ownership Attachments Body Builders and Truck Equipment Manufacturer TEM Conversions Observe the information on genuine Mercedes Benz and DTNA parts Y page 26 You...

Page 26: ...s for road traffic Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS not all the plates and labels shown apply for your vehicle Label for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS Example Trucks purchased...

Page 27: ...year 2008 The automatic shutoff switches off the engine after five minutes of running in idle and thereby reduces the emission of particulates and nitrogen oxides Certified vehicles are fur nished wi...

Page 28: ...o made possible by electronic control units Electronic control units contain data memories which can temporarily or permanently store technical information about the vehicle s oper ating state compone...

Page 29: ...e smartphone and the vehicle in particular vehicle data is not directly accessible Which type of further data processing occurs is determined by the provider of the specific app used Which settings yo...

Page 30: ...ay 55 Cup holder 56 D Parking brake 110 E 12 V socket 55 F Blind Spot Assist monitor 135 G Switch units 31 Function Page H Rain light sensor 157 Lane Keeping Assist camera 157 I Air vents 58 J Switch...

Page 31: ...ument cluster Displays Function Page Speedometer On board computer 72 Rev counter 68 DEF level 69 Function Page A Clock and outside tempera ture display 69 B Fuel level 69 Instrument cluster 29 At a g...

Page 32: ...ASR acceleration skid con trol system 116 ABS Anti lock Braking Sys tem 110 Function Page J Brake malfunction 105 l Active Brake Assist 128 Hill holder 112 Warning and indicator lamps in the DEF disp...

Page 33: ...e interaxle dif ferential lock 118 9 Rear axle cross axle lock 118 Function Page Lamp check 102 Opens closes co driver s side window 43 Switch units Rotating beacon 51 i Working area lamp switches off...

Page 34: ...hand button group on the multifunction steering wheel Function Page Operating the driving sys tems Selects cruise control 123 Selects the distance control assistant 126 p Activates and adjusts cur re...

Page 35: ...re switched on 50 High beam headlamps on when low beam headlamps are switched on 50 Headlamp flasher 50 Turn signal right 50 Function Page A Turn signal left 50 B Wipes with washer fluid single wipe 5...

Page 36: ...is poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Never modify parts of the restraint system Never tamper with the wiring the electronic components or their software If it is necessary to modi...

Page 37: ...iate to the age weight and size of the child Rensure that you observe the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehi cle section Y page 37 in addition to the child restraint system oper...

Page 38: ...r behind your back If possible adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height Rthe lap belt is fastened closely and routed as low as possible across your lap i e across your hips The lap belt must alw...

Page 39: ...ING If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle they could in particular ROpen doors thereby endangering other persons or road users RGet out and be struck by oncoming traffic ROperate vehicle e...

Page 40: ...of injury possibly even fatal Always install child restraint systems prop erly even if they are not being used Make sure that you observe the child restraint sys tem manufacturer s installation instru...

Page 41: ...If you leave animals unsupervised or unse cured in the vehicle they may press buttons or switches for instance In this way animals may Ractivate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example Rswitc...

Page 42: ...y be started using keys that are coded for the vehicle i If a vehicle key is lost obtaining a replace ment is a time consuming process This can only be done through a Freightliner Service Center Daiml...

Page 43: ...from the outside X Press the lower section of button A When the indicator lamp in button A lights up the external button is deactivated Unlocking locking cab doors X To unlock lock press the lower se...

Page 44: ...matic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave childr...

Page 45: ...While closing the side windows body parts in the closing area could become trapped There is a risk of injury When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area If somebody become...

Page 46: ...desired position X To retract press the upper section of but ton repeatedly until the roller sunblind has reached the desired position or X Press the upper section of button until automatic operation...

Page 47: ...our journey Always ensure that the back rest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder G WARNING If the driver s se...

Page 48: ...of at least 700 KPa 7 bar 100 psi is required in your vehicle s compressed air sys tem A seat with an integrated seat belt is a safety relevant component and restraint system Ensure that you read the...

Page 49: ...t The static seat cannot be adjusted Adjusting the multifunction steering wheel G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat steerin...

Page 50: ...m the road users traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder An incorrectly adjusted exterior mirror may impair visibility For this reason always check the position of the exterior mirrors on the...

Page 51: ...on lock is in radio position Rthe parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on and the ignition lock is in position g Low beam headlamps X Turn the light switch to L The low beam headlamps and...

Page 52: ...n signal lamps and the or indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flash The combination switch returns to its origi nal position automatically after large steer ing movements X To indicate briefly wh...

Page 53: ...ive the interior lighting remains on for 15 minutes or until you Ropen or close a door Rmanually switch off the interior lighting If you manually switch on the interior light ing and the automatic int...

Page 54: ...side marker lamps LED perimeter lamp LED identification lighting Changing bulbs Overview of bulbs and lamps Front lamps Low beam head lamps LED module High beam head lamps LED module Front turn signa...

Page 55: ...unde sired windshield wiper sweeps This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield Switch off the windshield wipers before switching off the engine Otherwise when you begi...

Page 56: ...NG If the voltage supply is interrupted with the battery isolator switch the engine is switched off automatically Safety relevant functions may therefore be restricted or unavailable e g power steerin...

Page 57: ...supply has been restored Sockets Overview Example 12 V socket 12 V power sockets Do not exceed a load of 180 W 15 A for the 12 V sockets Practical tips Air horn horn If sufficient reservoir pressure i...

Page 58: ...nt the cover is unable to restrain the objects Objects could be thrown onto the road There is a risk of an accident and injury Always observe the maximum load of the stowage compartment Before startin...

Page 59: ...Cup holder on the dashboard Cup holder on the rear wall Practical tips 57 Driver s workstation Z...

Page 60: ...the immediate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance to the air out lets If necessary redirect the airflow to a...

Page 61: ...e Rthe airflow Rthe air distribution Rthe air temperature Adjusting the airflow Blower control unit X Turn the key to the radio position in the igni tion lock X Set the blower control unit to the corr...

Page 62: ...educe the temperature Example settings Defrosting the front and side windows X Set the climate control panel as shown in the illustration X Close the center air vents Y page 58 X If the engine has not...

Page 63: ...ing close the windows The air conditioning system cools and dehu midifies the air inside the vehicle If required the auxiliary air conditioning system can be switched on to cool and circulate the air...

Page 64: ...ing the three level blower switch the auxiliary air conditioning system can be used to simply circulate the air in the cab Example settings Cooling X Set the climate control panel as shown in the illu...

Page 65: ...tched on parts of the vehicle e g the exhaust system for the auxiliary heating can become very hot Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite in the following cases If they come into...

Page 66: ...ting fuel system as a result of heating effects and condensation These deposits cause malfunctions in the auxiliary heating Have the auxiliary heating checked and repaired at a qualified specialist wo...

Page 67: ...tant start The instant start button is used to start the heating mode without having to make any fur ther settings The instant start can be set in the Settings menu Turn the controller to select a fun...

Page 68: ...To set the program time select the Timer menu and confirm X Select the Add timer menu item and con firm X Select and confirm the day of the week X Set and confirm the desired Switch on time hour X Set...

Page 69: ...nsequences and M M Solutions T84 T84 The charge level is too low X Charge the battery Y page 168 If the malfunction persists X Inform a qualified specialist workshop Teb Teb Time of malfunction If the...

Page 70: ...vehicle If your vehicle is not operating safely stop immediately paying attention to the road and traffic conditions Observe the legal requirements for the country you are currently in while operating...

Page 71: ...level drops further to approximately 2 5 engine power output may be reduced When the DEF tank has run dry the event is stored and is signaled by the indicator lamp when starting the engine as an emis...

Page 72: ...function or defect may damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment X If the on board computer displays an event window observe the information X Have the exhaust gas aftertreatment checked immediately at a...

Page 73: ...the vehi cle i Once the DEF tank has been refilled or the fault rectified full engine output is restored If the system check does not detect any other faults the indicator lamp goes out after the sys...

Page 74: ...y stop immediately paying attention to the road and traffic conditions On board computer display Buttons u Selects the next main menu next entry in the input window increases or resets value t Selects...

Page 75: ...k Info menu window Register and title bar register shows the main menu The active main menu is represen ted in white Register shows you the num ber of menu windows submenus and which window is current...

Page 76: ...art Range Range Displays the range of fuel and DEF levels Since reset Since reset all all Displays resets trip data from reset 1 Since reset Since reset drive drive Displays resets trip data from rese...

Page 77: ...e Yes Yes menu bar and press the u or 9 button to con firm Menu window from start all from reset all from reset drive The Since start all Since start all trip data contains performance data from the s...

Page 78: ...detected vehicle distance control assistant RThe lane markings Lane Keeping Assist Video menu window The Video Video menu window is available for vehi cles fitted with a video input without a Blue to...

Page 79: ...or t buttons For MP3 files on audio CDs or on USB storage devices you can navigate in the files and play MP3 files Operating the MP3 browser X Open the Audio Audio menu window X Press the 9 button X P...

Page 80: ...lower raise the chassis frame to driving level When the yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up the chassis is not at driving level or the level control is malfunc tioning Observe t...

Page 81: ...hicle s operating condi tions The event window automatically displays maintenance due dates 14 days in advance When the maintenance due date has been reached or exceeded the on board computer shows ad...

Page 82: ...ain i If the oil level is too low do not start the engine X If the oil level display is not available repeat the oil level check X If it is not possible to display the oil level after repeated attempt...

Page 83: ...e low beam headlamps and the ignition and open a door within approx imately four minutes vehicles without rain light sensor X Use the u or t button to scroll to settings X Use the r or s button to scr...

Page 84: ...axle Oil grade Rear axle Oil grade Setting the service products X Use the u or t button to scroll to settings X Use the r or s button to scroll to the Service products Service products menu window X...

Page 85: ...paired at a qualified specialist workshop Always observe the warning lamps and event window and follow the corresponding measures Gray event window With a malfunction notification of low priority the...

Page 86: ...se the service brake to brake the vehicle X Have the Active Brake Assist system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Emergency braking Emergency braking finished finished Active Brake Assist ha...

Page 87: ...failures and malfunctions in components or systems Driving braking characteristics may be affected and the operating and road safety of your vehicle may be limited Have the affected system checked and...

Page 88: ...fter stopping Additionally the on board computer displays the indicator lamp in the status area The DEF level has sunk to approximately 5 X Refill the DEF tank as soon as possible Y page 152 Otherwise...

Page 89: ...ndicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster The DEF level has sunk to approximately 0 The speed is limited to approximately 12 mph 20 km h X Adapt your driving style accordingly X Refill the DEF...

Page 90: ...cator lamp goes out or X Immediately start manual regeneration Y page 149 Otherwise engine output may be reduced Diesel particle Diesel particle filter full filter full Engine Engine power reduced pow...

Page 91: ...pads linings and or brake discs has been exceeded G WARNING The vehicle s driving and braking characteristics may change There is a risk of an accident X Have the brake pads linings replaced immediate...

Page 92: ...s malfunctioning REngine REngine cooling system REngine management RDiesel injection system X Have the system checked at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant tempera Coolant tempera ture too high t...

Page 93: ...des press the and buttons of the automatic transmission simultaneously or X Shift the automatic transmission to the neutral position Transmission oil Transmission oil temperature too temperature too h...

Page 94: ...ent clus ter If the chassis is not at driving level while driving Stability Control Assist is deactivated G WARNING Driving braking characteristics may change There is a risk of an accident if you do...

Page 95: ...Stop vehicle and clean sensor Stop vehicle and clean sensor Active Brake Assist and distance control faulty Active Brake Assist and distance control faulty The distance sensor is dirty The distance c...

Page 96: ...ne Keeping Assist is unavailable you will not receive any warn ings from Lane Keeping Assist There is a risk of an accident X Clean the area of the windshield where the camera is located Y page 157 La...

Page 97: ...Assist is unavailable you will not receive any warnings from Sideguard Assist There is a risk of an accident X Have Sideguard Assist checked at a qualified specialist work shop Lane Keeping Lane Keep...

Page 98: ...lamp lights up yellow in the status area of the on board computer as well as in the event window The alternator is faulty or the poly V belt has torn G WARNING The vehicle s driving and braking charac...

Page 99: ...d contact a qualified specialist workshop If further information about the malfunction is available the event window displays the symbol You can display the information using the u button on the multi...

Page 100: ...leak in the compressed air system G WARNING The operating and road safety of the vehicle are jeopardized There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle at once paying attention to road traffic cond...

Page 101: ...up oil Y page 163 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Coolant level too Coolant level too low low Supplementary text Top up coolant Top up coolant The indicator lamp lights up in the status are...

Page 102: ...hts up red in the instrument cluster Full braking power may not be available G WARNING Driving and braking characteristics are affected The operating and road safety of the vehicle are jeopardized The...

Page 103: ...arning and indicator lamps Emissions relevant malfunction of the DEF exhaust gas aftertreat ment or DEF level low Y page 70 5 Engine oil pressure too low see the corresponding event window 4 Engine oi...

Page 104: ...he lamp check is finished X Replace faulty bulbs Y page 51 X Make sure that the license plate vehicle lighting turn signal and brake lamps are not dirty or damaged X Contour markings check the conditi...

Page 105: ...e driving Ignition lock 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 br...

Page 106: ...oisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Breathing in these exhaust gases is hazard ous to health and results in poisoning There is a risk of fatal injuries Never leave the engine and if equippe...

Page 107: ...or the reservoir pressure and the compressed air brake system Checking the reservoir pressure in the transmission clutch circuit G WARNING If there is a loss of pressure or insufficient reservoir pres...

Page 108: ...cked at a qualified specialist workshop Checking the vehicle height G WARNING When you drive with the chassis lowered or raised the vehicle s braking and driving characteristics can be significantly i...

Page 109: ...in the emissions con trol system G WARNING If the engine is switched off while the vehi cle is in motion safety relevant functions are restricted or not available This can affect the power steering f...

Page 110: ...t switch off the ignition while driving G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle they could set it in motion for example by Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the transmission t...

Page 111: ...fter emergency braking the hazard warning lamps continue to flash at the normal fre quency Checking the compressed air system for leaks G WARNING It is not possible to brake the vehicle if the compres...

Page 112: ...tability and steerability of the vehicle under braking If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor overr...

Page 113: ...its is at least 800 kPa 8 bar 116 psi the parking brake releases fully If the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster does not go out the reservoir pres sure in the spring loaded brake circuit has dr...

Page 114: ...der the following circumstances RThe ignition is switched on RThe parking brake has been released RThe driving speed is less than 1mph 2 km h RThe driver leaves the driver s seat and opens the vehicle...

Page 115: ...mal function braking characteristics can change The vehicle can brake uncontrolla bly The wheels can block and thus lose traction on slippery road surfaces This can cause the vehicle to skid There is...

Page 116: ...ced X Shift down in good time The engine braking effect and the engine cooling effect are increased Automatic transmission Important safety notes Only let the vehicle coast briefly in neutral position...

Page 117: ...form ance requirements Only choose the Power drive program when necessary and then only for a short period Otherwise the fuel con sumption is increased After starting the engine the standard drive pro...

Page 118: ...ion h and reverse gear k at low speeds without applying the brakes This helps when manoeuvring rapidly or when rocking the vehicle out of snow or slush for example Operation Axle and wheel loads Do no...

Page 119: ...red course within physical limits Stability Control Assist can also stabilise the vehicle during braking or in critical driving situations e g sudden swerving or fast cornering Stability Control Assis...

Page 120: ...bility is greatly impaired In particular engaging the differential locks when corner ing could lead to you losing control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Disengage the differential locks...

Page 121: ...lippery road surfaces or off road The individual differential locks can only be engaged in sequence During an ABS braking regulation the inter axle lock is disengaged and the dot flashes in the displa...

Page 122: ...ncrements X Press the 9 button to exit the input win dow or X Wait for approximately 3 seconds The setting is stored automatically Switching off the idling speed setting X Press the o button or X Pres...

Page 123: ...e on board computer will display miles h miles h in gray Selecting the speed limiter X Press the button The on board computer shows the symbol in gray Activating when driving X Select the speed limite...

Page 124: ...maining in lane Always adapt your driv ing style to the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient safe dis tance from other road users Do not use cruise control Rin traffic cond...

Page 125: ...age 127 Driving Driving tips You can decelerate using the continuous brake Cruise control remains activated If you reset the continuous brake lever but do not deactivate it the vehicle will accelerate...

Page 126: ...p to 30 of the maximum pos sible deceleration If this deceleration is insufficient distance control assistant issues an audible and visual warning There is a risk of an accident In these cases apply t...

Page 127: ...ns The distance control assistant controls the speed and supports you in automatically main taining the distance from a vehicle detected in front If there is no vehicle in front the dis tance control...

Page 128: ...e set speed in white X Release the accelerator pedal The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front but only up to the desired and set speed Setting the speed and speed toler ance specif...

Page 129: ...acceler ates the vehicle depress the brake pedal The on board computer shows the symbol and the set speed in gray or X Using the button select the speed lim iter The on board computer shows the symbo...

Page 130: ...t higher speeds as a full brake application to bring the vehicle to a standstill Within the system boundaries Active Brake Assist 4 can also Rreact to moving people with a warning and partial brake ap...

Page 131: ...ke Assist is deactivated RActive Brake Assist has failed If a visual and or acoustic warning is issued or a partial braking manoeuvre is performed in a non critical situation Rsuppress Active Brake As...

Page 132: ...the on board computer when the vehicle is in motion X Pay particular attention to the traffic situation X Depress the brake pedal The distance control assistant reacts and may warn you before Active...

Page 133: ...standstill the vehicle is held by the service brake for another 5 seconds to prevent it from rolling away If an emergency braking manoeuvre has been performed X Remove the vehicle from the area of da...

Page 134: ...limited Only once vehicles are within the system s detection range will they be detected The distance control assistant may accelerate unexpectedly Brake the vehi cle This will increase the distance...

Page 135: ...detect obstacles or stationary vehicles in front of the detected vehicle Active Brake Assist and the distance control assistant may unexpectedly issue warnings or brake your vehicle The distance cont...

Page 136: ...oad is narrow and winding Rif there are highly variable shade conditions on the road surface Rif attachments e g a snow plough restrict the camera s view of the road lane markings Rafter a significant...

Page 137: ...tain time period Lane Keeping Assist will warn you when changing lane if a turn signal has been switched on for more than one minute Deactivating or activating When you start the engine Lane Keeping...

Page 138: ...work shop An overview of the cameras can be found in the notes on cleaning Y page 158 Observe the information on the monitor in the operating instructions provided by the manu facturer Display control...

Page 139: ...starting at a speed of approximately 6 mph 10 km h depending on the display control selected the camera images relevant to your speed and the traffic situation such as when you make a turn or during m...

Page 140: ...icles such as trucks for a prolonged time Depending on the situation Sideguard Assist may Rissue a warning prematurely Rnot issue a warning Make sure that the radar sensor cover is free from dirt ice...

Page 141: ...or steer to the right the red warning lamp in the A pillar flashes for approx imately 2 seconds A warning tone also sounds The red warning lamp in the A pillar then lights up continuously while there...

Page 142: ...ving changed the chassis height it is necessary to lower raise the chassis frame to driving level If the yellow indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up the chassis is not at driving level...

Page 143: ...utton or X Drive at a speed above approximately 19 mph 30 km h The control panel is automatically deactiva ted Raising lowering the chassis G WARNING When the vehicle is being lowered people could bec...

Page 144: ...enly when the body is removed Damage to the shock absorbers is possible as a result Store a constant chassis height for loading and unloading the vehicle X If required raise lower the chassis to the d...

Page 145: ...is 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 li...

Page 146: ...oises or a reduction in braking per formance have the brake system checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately Adapt your driving style to suit the altered braking characteristics Checklist...

Page 147: ...s with the wheels of one side of the vehicle This means damage to the vehicle is avoided Driving on inclines G WARNING If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or turn when driving on an incline th...

Page 148: ...s RSteps RDoor sills RGrab handles RWheels and tires RWheel housing and mudguard RSteering RAxles RBrakes RSpring elements RChassis RLicense plate REngine RRefrigeration unit X Clean wheels tires and...

Page 149: ...116 and the data on the vehicle identification plate Y page 197 Rroad and weather conditions e g wet or soft road surfaces snow or rain increase fuel consumption Aerodynamics Air turbulence increases...

Page 150: ...er while the vehicle is in motion or stationary Automatic regeneration only begins when all operating conditions have been fulfilled such as sufficiently high engine oil and exhaust tem peratures for...

Page 151: ...peed to idling speed i During regeneration the engine noise may change i If the on board computer prompts you to carry out manual regeneration when the out side temperature is low start regeneration b...

Page 152: ...ying attention to the traffic conditions You could otherwise damage the engine A warning tone sounds if Rthe driver s door is opened with the low beam headlamps switched on and with the key in the ign...

Page 153: ...ear protective gloves G WARNING If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline the flash point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel When the engine is running exhaust system components could overheat without...

Page 154: ...gine X Apply the parking brake X Switch off the auxiliary heating system Y page 63 X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Observe the fuel grade Y page 202 i Regularly check the fuel prefilter with...

Page 155: ...m mistakenly being filled with diesel fuel X Switch off the engine X Apply the parking brake X Switch off the auxiliary heating system Y page 63 Always fill the tank with at least 1 4 US gal 5 Liter a...

Page 156: ...w chains Only use snow chains which are approved and recommended for Freightliner Trucks In this way you will avoid vehicle damage Please contact a qualified specialist work shop if you have any quest...

Page 157: ...etting and setting the engine speed X Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the Engine Engine speed speed input window is shown in the on board computer X Press the s o...

Page 158: ...her or artificial leather covers If used often a microfiber cloth can damage the cover Clean Rartificial leather covers with a cloth mois tened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g dish washing...

Page 159: ...dirt immediately in particu lar Rinsect remains Rbird droppings Rflash rust Rtree resin Roils and grease Rfuels Rtar stains Rsalt residue Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets dirty more often...

Page 160: ...a soft cloth High pressure cleaning G WARNING The water jet from a circular jet nozzle dirt blasters can cause invisible exterior dam age to the tires or chassis components Components damaged in this...

Page 161: ...that comply with Sheet no 385 4 of the Mercedes Benz Specifica tions for Service Products In addition observe the notes in the High pressure cleaning section Y page 158 Cleaning light alloy wheels Do...

Page 162: ...d service maintenance work or any required repairs carried out this can result in malfunctions or system failures There is a risk of an acci dent Always have the prescribed service mainte nance work a...

Page 163: ...Do not operate the vehicle if the coolant level is too low Otherwise the engine may be damaged Example coolant expansion tank The coolant expansion tank is located behind the cab If the coolant level...

Page 164: ...iate mix ing ratio in a container beforehand X Unscrew and remove cap of the washer fluid reservoir X Refill the washer fluid reservoir X Replace cap and screw it on Replacing the wiper blades G WARNI...

Page 165: ...es audibly X Press the wiper blade fully into the hook on wiper arm until you hear the locking tabs engage X Turn wiper blade parallel to wiper arm X Fold wiper arm onto the windshield again Engine oi...

Page 166: ...Start the engine and leave it running at idling speed X Press buttons and at the same time Press button The oil level measurement starts During oil level measurement display shows the codes oL 08 oL...

Page 167: ...el measurement is finished The shift position appears on the left and the selected gear appears on the right in dis play again X Refill the transmission oil if necessary Checking the oil level with th...

Page 168: ...the parking area have the cause of the fluid loss rectified at a qualified specialist workshop Checking the anti corrosion protec tion Road salt is corrosive Wash the vehicle more often in winter to r...

Page 169: ...and seek medical attention at once Keep out of the reach of children Children are not able to evaluate the risk involved in handling batter ies and acid Always observe the safety instruc tions protect...

Page 170: ...nd care Checking the battery fluid level Tap water reduces the electrical perform ance of the battery Only refill with distilled or de ionized water Do not use a metal funnel to refill The metal funne...

Page 171: ...rve the various connection options depending on which charger is used for charg ing When charging with 12 V the batteries can be charged in sequence and if two 12 V chargers are available they can be...

Page 172: ...mps with acid resistant grease X Only clean the batteries with the cell caps screwed in Otherwise dirt can enter the battery cells X Only clean the battery housing with com mercially available cleanin...

Page 173: ...e vehicle as follows Vehicle tools or emergency equip ment Storage location Support rod Stowage compart ment behind the co driver s seats Drive on wedge Stowage space under the outer co driver s seat...

Page 174: ...ve for inserting the hand crank spare wheel hoist Use the pump lever to operate Rthe jack Rthe wheel wrench Rthe spare wheel winch Rthe cab tilt pump X To assemble the pump lever align and insert reta...

Page 175: ...the cab turn the key in the ignition to the drive position X Switch off the auxiliary heating system Y page 63 X Remove all loose objects from the cab for example Rdrink cans Rbottles Rtools Rbags X C...

Page 176: ...ion Rthe indicator lamp goes out when the engine is started Sealing lip Before tilting back the cab check that sealing lip has been properly reinserted Sealing lip must rest flush and cannot be twiste...

Page 177: ...jewelery and or watches Rclothing and hair for example should kept clear of the moving parts G WARNING Certain components on the engine may be very hot When carrying out work on the engine there is a...

Page 178: ...dow drain fuel prefilter on chassis before bleeding Drain fuel prefilter on chassis reg ularly Draining the fuel prefilter on the chassis X Place a collector under drain plug X Turn drain plug open X...

Page 179: ...safety reasons the engine cannot be started when a gear is engaged X Charge the compressed air system with an external compressed air source X Start the engine again Flat tire Changing a wheel in the...

Page 180: ...uts for steel and light alloy wheels differ Rnote that the wheel nuts for light alloy wheels on the front and rear axles differ Observe the following when raising the vehi cle Rthe jack is designed on...

Page 181: ...f the front axle Air sprung rear axle X Position the jack under the jack mounting point on the air spring carrier Removing a wheel X Unscrew the wheel nuts that secure wheel nut cover X Remove wheel n...

Page 182: ...on the remaining wheel nuts X Tighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise pat tern observing the tightening torque while doing so Y page 205 X Check the tire pressure Y page 195 X The wheel nuts must be re...

Page 183: ...se carrier cover If the new fuse which has been inserted also blows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop X If a circuit fails switch off the consumer equipment and tu...

Page 184: ...gas after treatment ACM engine management terminal 15 12 V 15 A Allison transmission control terminal 15 12 V 15 A Consumer Drive control CPC terminal 15 12 V 15 A Body interface terminal 15 12 V 15 A...

Page 185: ...0 A F2 Sideguard Assist rain and light sen sor basic wiring for 12 V socket 12 V radio Fleetboard terminal 30 12 V 15 A Consumer F3 Windshield wiper system terminal 15R 25 A F4 Air processing con trol...

Page 186: ...Body manufacturer inter face RP170a K04 Body manufacturer inter face RP170a Consumer K05 Body manufacturer inter face RP170a K06 Body manufacturer inter face RP170a Diodes in module A42 Consumer V01...

Page 187: ...uaranteed that you will be able to fill all the pressure circuits Bear in mind that the compressed air does not pass through the compressed air dryer if you fill the compressed air system via con nect...

Page 188: ...quipment batteries with mains adapter disconnect the mains plug prior to the starting assis tance ROnly receive starting assistance from vehicles with a 24 or 12 V system RIf starting assistance is pr...

Page 189: ...mp of the jump lead to the positive terminal of the other vehicle s battery and then to the q positive terminal of the starter battery X First connect the negative terminal clamp of the jump lead to t...

Page 190: ...starting and towing away Specialist knowledge beyond the scope of these Operating Instructions is required for tow starting and towing the vehicle away Only have your vehicle towed away or tow started...

Page 191: ...r suspension check the driving level during towing tow start ing and correct it if necessary Otherwise parts of the vehicle or the air suspension could be damaged RBefore towing switch off Active Brak...

Page 192: ...ith release screw and release indicator Spring loaded parking brake cylinder Release screw 3 Drive position 4 Released position If there is insufficient reservoir pressure to release the parking brake...

Page 193: ...cylinder Reset all spring loaded parking brake cylinders to the drive position X Charge the brake circuit until the cut off pressure is reached X Swing the parking brake lever as far as it will go to...

Page 194: ...Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the following risks Rthe tires may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthe tires may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly im...

Page 195: ...the tires replaced before they reach the legally prescribed min imum tire tread depth G WARNING There is a danger of hydroplaning occurring even if you are driving slowly and your tires have sufficien...

Page 196: ...e model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle In particular observe the country specific per missible tire specifications These require ments may stipulate a specific...

Page 197: ...cause the tire to burst in particular if the vehicle is heavily laden or at high speeds There is a risk of an accident Never reduce the tire pressure in hot tires Observe the prescribed tire pressures...

Page 198: ...le load in the tire pressure list and read off the tire pressure Tire pressure table Single tires front axle 315 80 R 22 5 tires Load bearing index Tire code Axle load Air pressure 156 150 QK3 F18L179...

Page 199: ...mple right hand side of vehicle Vehicle identification plate is located on the door sill on the co driver s side Vehicle identification number VIN is stamped on the chassis frame in the right wheel ho...

Page 200: ...smission oil grease RHydraulic fluids RCoolant RDEF reduction agent for exhaust gas after treatment Approved service products fulfill the highest quality standards and are documented in the Mercedes B...

Page 201: ...e lower grade under Engine oil grade Engine oil grade in order to avoid damage to the engine If the SAE class viscosity of the engine oil used is not suitable for continually low out side temperatures...

Page 202: ...rd computer At the factory drive axles transmission and the PTO shaft gear are filled with a high quality synthetic oil Transmission oil grade The quality grade Sheet No of the transmis sion oil used...

Page 203: ...ance work such as refilling refrigerant or replacing components may only be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop All applicable regulations as well as SAE standard J639 must be adhered to Al...

Page 204: ...cle if you are refueling the vehicle from barrels or containers This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel system due to contaminated fuel Only refuel using commercially available sulfur free diesel f...

Page 205: ...hicle i Only for certain countries the respective current consumption and emission values of your vehicle can be found in the COC docu ments EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY You will receive these documen...

Page 206: ...ehicle may be heated Winter operation is therefore also ensured for temperatures below 12 11 Additives tap water Do not mix any additives with DEF Do not dilute DEF with tap water This could result in...

Page 207: ...936 diesel engine speed at maximum engine power output Approx imately 2200 rpm Operating temperature Normal operation Approx imately 176 212 Maximum permissible cool ant temperature Up to 217 Automati...

Page 208: ...y that they do not come in contact with the base connecting seams the reservoir is not to be subjected to any stress that would jeopardize operating safety Coatings applied to aluminum reservoirs must...

Page 209: ...sed air reservoir example steel tank Manufacturer Frauenthal Automotive Erhard MB part number Maximum operating pressure bar Volume liters A Year of construction B Testing establishment code number Co...

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Page 211: ...G Mercedesstra e 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany Symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers that can threaten your health or life as well as the health and life of other persons Observe the...

Page 212: ...EconicSD Operating Instructions Order no 6462 8913 13 Part no 956 584 81 81 Edition 01 19 9565848181 9565848181 EconicSD...

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