Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Controls in detail
Gearshift
1
2
3
4
5
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9
Selecting operating mode The automatic and manual operating
modes can be selected using the operating
mode selector switch on the gearshift unit.
1
Operating mode selector switch
M Manual mode
A Automatic
mode
Risk of accident
G
When the vehicle is being driven off-road or
with engaged differential locks in automatic
operating mode A, Telligent automatic gear-
shift can lead to undesired interruptions in
traction. The result of this could be danger-
ous driving situations.
For such journeys, always select manual
mode of operation M so that you can deter-
mine yourself when gears should be select-
ed in accordance with the driving situation.
i
The driver information system shows
the current mode of operation in the
multi-function display following the
function check of the instruments.
The mode of operation can be changed
at any time when the ignition lock is in
position
2 .
You can modify the gear chosen by the
Telligent
®
automatic gearshift in both
modes of operation.