Mercedes-Benz Actros 2017, Operating Instructions Manual

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Useful information
These Operating Instructions describe all the
models and standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all the functions described.
This also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
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page 31).
Locking system
Mechanical key element
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WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key,
the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
Your vehicle is equipped with a special key sys-
tem. The engine can only be started using keys
that are coded for the vehicle.
i If a vehicle key is lost, obtaining a replace-
ment is a time-consuming process. This can
only be done through a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre.
Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that
you always keep an easily accessible spare
key with you for emergencies.
Electronic key
General notes
Your vehicle is equipped with a special key sys-
tem.
Only if you have keys that are coded for the
vehicle, can you:
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switch on the ignition
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start the engine
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engage the gears
i If a vehicle key is lost, obtaining a replace-
ment is a time-consuming process. This can
only be done through a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre.
Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that
you always keep an easily accessible replace-
ment key with you for emergencies.
If you lose a key, have it disabled at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This prevents
the lost key from being misused.
Key variants
Key without remote control
Key with remote control
Multifunction key
Your vehicle can be equipped with one or several
of the following key variants:
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Key without remote control
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Key with remote control
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Multifunction key
A mechanical key element is integrated in each
key with which you can lock/unlock the doors
without using the remote control.
If the vehicle is equipped with a lockable fuel
tanks, you receive additional mechanical key
elements for the lockable fuel tank caps.
Locking system
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Opening and closing
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