Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Controls in detail
Driving
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Retarder The retarder's braking effect is reduced au-
tomatically depending on the coolant tem-
perature.
Adjust driving style.
On long downhill stretches, in particu-
lar, downshift in good time to make use
of the engine braking effect.
Risk of accident
G
If the multi-function display shows a retard-
er event message
F
, it is possible to de-
activate the retarder during ABS regulation
or by depressing the accelerator. At the
same time, the status indicator will light up
red. Drive with particular care. Have the re-
tarder serviced or repaired as necessary.
The maintenance work should always be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre as it has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools for the work required. For work rele-
vant to safety and work on safety-related
systems in particular, it is essential that
maintenance work is carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
i
If the retarder's braking effect is re-
duced automatically due to the coolant
temperature, the multi-function display
will show an event message
G
.
If the retarder indicator lamp
b
lights up with the lever in position
0
,
do not operate the retarder. Have the
retarder checked.
The maintenance work should always
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
DaimlerChrysler recommends that you
visit a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
as it has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools for the work re-
quired. For work relevant to safety and
work on safety-related systems in par-
ticular, it is essential that maintenance
work is carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Notes on cleaning and care of retarder
(
page 416).