Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting started
Preparing for a journey
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Trailer /semitrailer coupling
The trailer or semitrailer coupling is one of
the vehicle components which is particu-
larly important to road safety. Please com-
ply with the manufacturer's operating
instructions with regard to operation, care
and maintenance.
Further notes ( page 373).
Fuel level
Turn the key to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock. Check the fuel level in the
fuel gauge. If necessary, refuel the
vehicle.
Vehicle check using the driver informa-
tion system (FIS)
Turn the key to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
Vehicles with Telligent
®
automatic
gearshift: The FIS shows the selected
mode of operation
auto or man.
( page 232) in the multi-function dis-
play.
Any faults will be indicated in the multi-
function display by means of an event
message (
page 156).
Press the
è
or
ÿ
button on the
multi-function steering wheel to ac-
knowledge the event message
(
page 159).
Rectify the faults indicated.
Vehicle lighting, turn signals and brake
lamps
Following the function check, the driver in-
formation system checks the function of
the exterior lighting bulbs.
Check exterior lighting for cleanliness
and damage.
Rectify identified faults before starting
a journey.
Risk of accident
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There should be no longitudinal play in the
trailer coupling. Otherwise there is a danger
of the trailer breaking free. Check the trailer
coupling daily for longitudinal play by mov-
ing the towbar firmly backwards and for-
wards. Do not hold the coupling jaws when
doing this. If any longitudinal play is detect-
ed, have it rectified immediately.
Before starting the engine