Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting started
Driving
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Depress the clutch pedal.
Press and hold down function button
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and push gear lever forwards
2
un-
til a resistance can be felt and hold in
this position.
The selected gear flashes briefly on the
right in the gear indicator.
Wait until the selected gear is engaged.
A selection sound is heard over the
central loudspeaker.
The gear engaged flashes briefly on the
left in the gear indicator.
Release the parking brake.
Slowly release the clutch pedal and
slowly depress the accelerator.
Immediately after pulling away, test the
service and parking brakes. Pay atten-
tion to the traffic situation as you do
this.
Ensure that the vehicle does not pull to
the left or right and that it slows down
in a controlled manner.
Further information can be found in the
"Controls in detail" section (
page 218).
Risk of accident
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If a brake or a brake circuit fails, do not con-
tinue the journey. Stop the vehicle at once
(road and traffic conditions permitting).