Mercedes-Benz Actros 2017, Operating Instructions Manual

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Transmission and clutch
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Ú
Transmission faulty
Supplementary text
Û
:
Visit workshop.
G
WARNING
The transmission gearshift system is malfunctioning. The journey can
be continued, but with restrictions.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Ú
Transmission faulty
(only vehicles with auto-
matic transmission)
Supplementary text
Û
:
Visit workshop.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. The journey can be
continued, but with restrictions.
Depending on the fault, a specialist workshop may be able to assist
you in restricted continuation of your journey if you supply the fault
code. You can view the fault codes either by using the Diagnosis
(
Y
page 149) menu window in the on-board computer or the touch-key
gearshift of the automatic transmission.
Displaying the fault codes via the touch-key gearshift:
X Simultaneously press the
&
and
*
buttons on the touch-key
gearshift twice.
The touch-key gearshift display shows the 5-digit fault codes in
sequence.
X
To display the next fault code, press the MODE button.
A maximum of 5 fault codes can be stored.
X
To stop displaying fault codes, press the
&
and
*
buttons of
the automatic transmission simultaneously.
or
X
Shift the automatic transmission to the neutral position.
Ô
Transmission: oil
temperature too high
Supplementary text
Û
: Visit workshop.
The permissible operating temperature of the transmission or retarder
has been reached. The temperature of the transmission oil or coolant
is too high. The reason for this may be that the oil level in the trans-
mission is too high or too low. If excessive oil temperature persists in
the transmission, the transmission may be damaged.
X
Switch off the retarder.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to traffic
conditions.
X
Apply the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission to
neutral.
X Run the engine for 2 to 3 minutes at a speed between 1,200 and
1,500 rpm and then switch off the engine.
X
If the temperature of the fluid does not drop, check the automatic
transmission fluid level (
Y
page 360).
X If the event message does not go out, contact a qualified specialist
workshop and have the malfunction rectified.
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On-board computer event window
On-board computer and displays