Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Practical advice
Transmission
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
To engage reverse gear
Selector lever on left of transmission
Turn key in the ignition lock to
position
0
.
Apply the parking brake.
If necessary, tilt the cab ( page 453).
Shift lever on right of transmission
If a gear is selected, move the shift lever on
the right of the transmission into neutral
5
.
1st person:
Push the selector lever on the left of
the transmission forwards
1
to the
stop and hold it there.
2nd person:
Move shift lever
1
on the right of the
transmission to the rear to position
4
.
The gear is selected when the shift le-
ver can be felt to engage in position
4
.
Pulling away
Depress the clutch pedal.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Slowly release the clutch pedal and
slowly depress the accelerator.
i
A second person is required to select
reverse gear.
i
You cannot change the selected gear
while driving.
When you stop the vehicle, you must
hold the clutch pedal depressed with
your foot.