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Order no. 6462 9543 02 Part no. 960 584 32 73 Edition 2019-06

Actros/Arocs

Operating Instructions

Mercedes-Benz

Actros/Arocs Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for Actros

Page 1: ...ital on the Internet You can access the Operator s Manual on the Mercedes Benz homepage Digital as an app The Mercedes Benz Guides app is available free of charge in common app stores Apple iOS AndroidTM É9605843273vËÍ 9605843273 Order no 6462 9543 02 Part no 960 584 32 73 Edition 2019 06 Actros Arocs Operating Instructions Mercedes Benz Actros Arocs Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ave any questions or suggestions regarding this Operator s Manual you can reach the technical documentation team at the follow ing address Daimler AG HPC CAC Customer Service 70546 Stuttgart Germany Daimler AG not to be reprinted translated or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part with out written permission from Daimler AG Vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG Mercedesstraße 137 70327 Stuttgart Germ...

Page 3: ...he illustrations in this Operator s Manual show a left hand drive vehicle The location of vehicle parts and control elements for right hand drive vehicles differ accordingly Mercedes Benz continues to develop its vehicles Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas R design R equipment R technical features Therefore the descriptions provided may occa sion...

Page 4: ... berths 59 SoloStar Concept 64 Berths in the M cab 65 Adjusting the multifunction steering wheel 67 Exterior mirrors 67 MirrorCam system 69 Exterior lighting 74 Interior lighting 81 Changing bulbs 84 Partially masking headlamps left hand right hand traffic 92 Good visibility 93 Power supply 94 Practical tips 97 Communications 103 Climate control 108 Notes on climate control 108 Overview of the mul...

Page 5: ...ke off 306 Tipper mode 310 Maintenance and care 313 Cleaning and care 313 Maintenance 320 Breakdown assistance 337 Function of telediagnostics 337 Vehicle tool kits 337 Cab 339 Engine 343 Flat tyre 348 Electrical fuses 356 Information on the compressed air sys tem 363 Jump starting tow starting and towing away 364 Wheels and tyres 370 Operating and road safety 370 Notes on sound changes or undesir...

Page 6: ... environmentally responsible disposal Observe environmental notes NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being dam aged Observe notes on material damage These symbols indicate useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you X Instructions Q page Further informatio...

Page 7: ...nd parts with the same quality as new parts The same entitlement from the implied warranty is valid as for new parts Use recycled reconditioned components and parts from Daimler AG The operating safety of the vehicle could be jeop ardised if you use parts tyres and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes Benz Safety rele vant systems e g the brake ...

Page 8: ...lar Otherwise the values of the diagnostic system may be affected In some countries the record ing of engine diagnostic data is legally prescri bed and must always be verifiable and accurate Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions describe all models and all standard and special equipment available for your vehicle at the time of these Operating Instructions going to press Country spec...

Page 9: ...ials such as leaves grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody panelling These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop or If driving safety is impaired while con tinuing your journey pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with th...

Page 10: ...ce and must not cause interference in duly approved systems Wireless applications in the vehicle Depending on the equipment chosen or the country variant not all two way radio sys tems may be present in your vehicle Wireless applications in the vehicle Component Service Transmission fre quency band Transmission output CTPMID CTPDIN 3G UMTS HSDPA HSUPA Band I 2100 MHz Band II 1900 MHz Band V 850 MH...

Page 11: ...ountry Radio equipment approval number Argentina Número de Inscripción H 15475 Brazil 3691 15 5298 Dieses Produkt ist von ANATEL gemäß den gesetzlich geregelten Verfahren Resolution 242 2000 homologiert und erfüllt die ange wendeten technischen Anforder ungen Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der ANATEL Web site www anatel gov br Indonesia 41771 SDPPI 2015 5205 Jordan TRC LPD 2015 236 Country R...

Page 12: ...y Radio equipment approval number Brazil 00616 17 02930 Dieses Produkt ist von ANATEL gemäß den gesetzlich geregelten Verfahren Resolution 242 2000 homologiert und erfüllt die ange wendeten technischen Anforder ungen Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der ANATEL Web site www anatel gov br Indonesia 50154 SDPPI 2017 2208 Country Radio equipment approval number Malaysia CIDF19000029 Morocco AGREE ...

Page 13: ...ten Verfahren Resolution 242 2000 homologiert und erfüllt die ange wendeten technischen Anforder ungen Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der ANATEL Web site www anatel gov br Jordan TRC LPD 2018 252 Country Radio equipment approval number Malaysia CIDF19000029 Morocco AGREE PAR L ANRT MAROC Numéro d agrément MR 16862 ANTR 2018 Date d agrément 18 06 2018 Oman TRA R 5785 18 D172249 Zambia ZM ZICT...

Page 14: ...equipment approval number Russia Taiwan 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法規定第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機非經許可公司商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用前項合法通信指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾 Radio type approval for radar sensor system Ukraine only The original name of ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH...

Page 15: ...ration of conformity EC declaration of conformity 2006 42 EC We WEBER HYDRAULIK GMBH Heilbronner Str 30 74363 Güglingen declare that the product Weber hydraulic bottle jack types A AD ADX AH AHX AL AT ATD ATDX ATG ATN ATGX ATPX ATQ AX Capacity 2 000 to 100 000 kg Serial no from year of manufacture 01 2010 complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements of the EC Directive on Ma...

Page 16: ...restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence Note 1 indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence Note 2 The indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption Note 2 The indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption Diagnostics connection...

Page 17: ...ke system and engine cooling system must be adapted to the increase engine output R vehicle must be recertified R report changes in output to the accident insurance bodies This will otherwise lead to the invalidation of the vehicle s general operating permit and its insur ance coverage If you sell the vehicle inform the buyer of any alterations to the vehicle s engine output If you do not inform t...

Page 18: ...ttp www daimler com reach R http www daimler com reach en Implied warranty NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from violation of these operating instructions Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola tion of these operating instructions This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used Vehicle Warranty Follow the instructions in these operat ing instruct...

Page 19: ...nce settings custom set tings in the vehicle and change them at any time Depending on the equipment this includes for example R seat and steering wheel position settings R suspension and climate control settings R custom settings such as interior lighting dis play and system settings If your vehicle is accordingly equipped you can connect your smartphone or another mobile end device to the vehicle...

Page 20: ...iders these services are subject to the data protection and terms of use of the responsible provider The manufacturer has no influence on the content exchanged Please enquire therefore about the type scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data as part of third party services from their respective provider Copyright Information on licences for free and open source software used in ...

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Page 22: ...ra 318 9Folding table 101 AUSB port BPower socket example 95 CCigarette lighter DClimbing aid for the top berth 59 EDrawers 98 FFront passenger door switch unit GAir vent example 114 HMain fuse carrier cover 356 IAshtray 97 JCup holder 102 KElectric parking brake 207 Electric independent trailer brake 209 LStart stop button 198 MHorn air standard horn NAdjusting the multifunction steering wheel 67...

Page 23: ...vehicle 1Stowage compartments 98 2Smoke detector 98 3Stowage spaces 98 4Switch units 5DIN slots for Two way radio see separate operating instructions Digital tachograph see sepa rate operating instructions At a glance Overhead control panel 21 ...

Page 24: ... 1Speedometer 2Time 119 3Outside temperature 119 4Rev counter 116 5Selected drive program selec ted gear and gearshift recom mendation 215 6AdBlue level vehicles with BlueTEC exhaust gas after treatment 117 7Menu 124 8Fuel level 118 22 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 25: ...cluster 1Time 119 2Speedometer 3Rev counter 117 4Outside temperature 119 5Fuel level 118 6Selected drive program selec ted gear and gearshift recom mendation 215 7AdBlue level vehicles with BlueTEC exhaust gas after treatment 118 At a glance Interactive multimedia cockpit displays 23 ...

Page 26: ... indica tors left right 79 T Standing lights L Low beam 75 Ó Low beam automatic 75 K High beam 79 Ô Adaptive Highbeam Assist 78 N Front fog lights 75 R Rear fog lamp 75 Ð Steerable additional axle malfunction or power steering malfunction 137 W Instruction to brake at high engine speed 3Right hand warning indicator lamps i Differential locks 229 º Cab tilt lock 339 J Brake malfunction 201 ß Traile...

Page 27: ...malfunction 201 Turn signal indicator left 79 l Active Brake Assist 244 2Top right warning indicator lamps Turn signal indicator right 79 b Lamp check 74 T Standing lights L Low beam 75 Ó Low beam automatic 75 K High beam 79 Ô Adaptive Highbeam Assist 78 N Front fog lamps 75 R Rear fog lamp 75 Á Control intervention by Stability Control Assist or ASR 228 k Stability Control Assist or ASR deactivat...

Page 28: ...a 153 4Bottom warning indicator lamps i Differential locks 229 Ø Active Drive Assist 257 É Diesel particulate filter regeneration 276 Â Diesel particulate filter malfunction or regeneration lockout 276 26 At a glance Interactive multimedia cockpit warning indicator lamps ...

Page 29: ...28 k Stability Control Assist 228 i Differential locks 229 i Rocking free system 219 F Hydraulic auxiliary drive 233 1 Manoeuvring mode 227 C Electro hydraulic cab tilt ing system 339 Anti theft alarm system 45 Panic alarm 45 þ Battery disconnect switch 94 m Off road gear transfer case 232 x Frequent stop brake 209 Ø Level control system driving level 263 ê Level control system raised driving leve...

Page 30: ...the sliding sun roof pop up roof 49 P Closes the sliding sun roof pop up roof 49 À Rotating beacon 80 Driver s door vehicles with outside mirror Outside mirror left 67 Outside mirror right 67 Í Adjusts the outside mir rors 67 Î Mirror heater 68 Ï Manoeuvring function for the co driver outside mirror 67 W Opens closes the side windows 48 Ë Locks the doors 43 Ì Unlocks the doors 43 28 At a glance Ab...

Page 31: ...utomatic field of vision adjust ment manoeuvring view 70 W Opens closes the side windows 48 çUnlocks locks the doors 43 Ï Activates MirrorCam sys tem 70 Co driver s door vehicles with outside mirror p Co driver s reading lamp c Interior lamps W Opens closes co driver s side window 48 Ë Locks the doors 43 Ì Unlocks the doors 43 At a glance Driver s door vehicles with MirrorCam 29 ...

Page 32: ...es MirrorCam sys tem 69 Berth 1Bed berth switch panel Auxiliary heating 112 Æ Stationary air condition ing system 113 HI Audio equipment radio 105 Opens the sliding sun roof pop up roof 49 P Closes the sliding sun roof pop up roof 49 Ë Ì Interior lighting 2Switch panel Ï Activates the mirror cam era system 69 30 At a glance Co driver s door vehicles with MirrorCam ...

Page 33: ...ess briefly selects cruise control selects Proxim ity Control Assist 236 I Press and hold the but ton for a few seconds selects the limiter 235 o Deactivates speed limiter cruise control Proximity Con trol Assist Ñ Activates and adjusts current speed limit speed increases the speed limit speed q Activates and calls up stored speed limit speed reduces set speed limit speed At a glance Multifunction...

Page 34: ... navigate confirm select in the multimedia system Main menu and back but ton multimedia system ö To increase the volume õ To decrease the volume 8 To switch the mute func tion on off To end reject a call 6 To make accept a call To activate the voice con trol system 32 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel ...

Page 35: ...reen wipers 93 eMultifunction lever 8Continuous brake 212 9Automatic gearshift selection of the direction of travel h Drive driving forwards 220 i Neutral position 220 k Reversing 223 AAutomatic gearshift drive program selection o auto matic drive program A or man ual drive program M 216 BAutomatic gearshift manual upshifting automatic drive pro gram 221 Manual drive program 222 CAutomatic gearshi...

Page 36: ...inst objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying Reduced restraint system protection WARNING Risk of injury or death from modifications to the restraint system The restraint system can no longer function correctly after alterations have been made The restraint system may then not protect the vehic...

Page 37: ... small amount of powder may be released R the bang will not usually affect your hearing R in general the powder released is not hazard ous to health but may cause short term breathing difficulties to persons suffering from asthma or other pulmonary conditions Provided it is safe to do so leave the vehicle immediately or open the window in order to prevent breathing difficulties Seat belts Protecti...

Page 38: ...nal restraint system If the seat belt is not worn correctly it cannot perform its intended protective function In addition an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries for example in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly Always secure persons under 1 50 m tall in a suitable restraint system WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified se...

Page 39: ...reminder that all vehicle occu pants must wear their seat belts correctly A warning tone may also sound Depending on the vehicle equipment the ü seat belt warning lamp goes out and the warning tone is switched off R the driver s seat belt is fastened R the driver and co driver have fastened their seat belts Overview of warning indicator lamps page 153 Airbag Airbag installation location The instal...

Page 40: ...cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it the airbag may no longer function correctly Never modify the cover of an airbag and do not affix objects to it The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG label page 37 WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag A deployed airbag no longer offers any pro tection and cannot provide the intended pro tective function...

Page 41: ...for the child restraint system and its correct use Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on the sitting surface of the seat Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system e g cushions Always use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them Always replace damaged covers with genuine covers WARNING Risk of injury or death from ...

Page 42: ...t sunlight allow it to cool before securing a child into it Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Observe the following when stopping or park ing WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fi...

Page 43: ...on and the rear of the seat cushion in the lowest position Adjust the seat backrest to an almost vertical position Fit the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the co driver s seat Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child ...

Page 44: ... Ü and ß buttons to oper ate the central locking system and the conveni ence opening and convenience closing functions page 44 The remote control works regardless of the direc tion in which it is pointed You can lock unlock the vehicle from a distance of up to approx imately 30 m Only use the remote control in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle This helps to prevent theft There is a battery in ...

Page 45: ...med page 45 the alarm is triggered Insert the key into the door lock of driver s door Code F9Y only d or of co driver s door e in position 2 To unlock turn the key to position 1 The corresponding door is unlocked To lock turn the key to position 3 Both doors are locked Unlocking locking using the remote control To unlock press the Ü button on the key The driver s door or both doors are unlocked Yo...

Page 46: ...roce dure when using convenience closing When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area WARNING Risk of becoming trapped while you are opening and closing the sliding sunroof pop up roof During opening and closing parts of the body could get caught in the sweep of the sliding sunroof pop up roof During opening and closing make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the slid...

Page 47: ... the following systems R on the towing vehicle the doors the outside flaps the power supply the cab tilt lock the vehicle interior can be deactivated the maintenance flap the fuel tank R the box bodies optional Vehicles for the transport of hazardous goods if ATA is primed and the power supply is interrupted using the battery disconnect switch page 94 the alarm is triggered The on board computer d...

Page 48: ...e rest position and remove it or Press the ß button on the key All turn signal lamps flash three times and the indicator lamp in the button flashes The vehicle is locked Vehicles with convenience central locking system the windows and the sliding sunroof pop up roof close Priming ATA without interior protection If persons or animals are to remain in the vehicle prime ATA without interior protectio...

Page 49: ...TAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of bat teries Batteries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection point for used batteries Requirements R You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery Remove the emergency ...

Page 50: ...parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle key out of reach of children Be sure to observe the safety notes in the Chil dren in the vehicle section To get in and out safely you should always use the steps and grab handles They are...

Page 51: ...adio position To open close push or pull the left or right hand W button until the corresponding side window has reached the desired posi tion Convenience opening briefly push the left or right hand W button past the point of resistance The corresponding side window will open fully Convenience closing vehicles with the convenience central locking system briefly pull the left or right hand W button...

Page 52: ... The sliding sunroof or pop up roof will close completely To stop the movement press the P or button In the event of a malfunction or when the battery has been disconnected you can also close the sliding sunroof or pop up roof mechanically Reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption Opening the blackout screen insect roller screen The pop up roof is fitted with a c...

Page 53: ...or motor through the opening provided and turn it clockwise until the sliding sunroof is completely closed Vehicles with a ClassicSpace cab attach the cover cap 1 Vehicles with a CompactSpace cab fit the cover 2 Vehicles with a Big Stream GigaSpace cab Pull the blackout screen 2 to the middle of the roof frame using the handle Turn the guide bar 1 for the screen and remove it from the screen guide...

Page 54: ...the end position Resetting the sliding sunroof Reset the sliding sunroof after a voltage supply interruption or when it has been opened with a jerk Press and hold the P button until the slid ing sunroof has been completely closed for three seconds Closing the pop up roof mechanically The flathead screwdriver blade width 4 mm can be found in the vehicle tool kit Vehicles with a ClassicSpace cab Rem...

Page 55: ...l the two handles 1 and 2 downwards and remove them from the locking mecha nism by rotating them clockwise The roof hatch 4 will lift up Slide the roof hatch 4 as far as it will go to the left over the bearing pads 3 Swivel the lever 5 in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go The roof hatch 4 will be pressed onto the bearing pads 3 on the roof and secured in place Closing and locking Swi...

Page 56: ...as reached the desired posi tion Retracting the roller sunblind Briefly press the button The roller sunblind will retract as far as the end position or Press and hold the button until the roller sunblind has reached the desired posi tion If an error has occurred and you press a but ton the roller sunblind will carry out a refer ence drive The roller sunblind will be retrac ted into the upper end p...

Page 57: ...ehicle is in motion This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle Always make sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints which are not fitted or are adjusted incorrectly If head restraints are not fitted or are adjus ted incorrectly they cannot provide protec tion as intended There is an increased risk of injury in the hea...

Page 58: ...rrorCam displays You may need to adjust the height of your seat accordingly Depending on the cab and its equipment your vehicle may be fitted with various types of seat R Static seat without suspension R Standard suspension seat R Comfort suspension seat R Climatised suspension seat R Front passenger and centre seat R Function seat R Corner seat Also see the safety notes on the Protection pro vide...

Page 59: ... 1 Folding the seat backrest Pull lever 2 up and fold the seat backrest forwards or back Adjusting the neck cushion R Press the buttons on the rubber straps and adjust neck cushion 3 to the posi tion appropriate for your height R Release the buttons Adjusting the seat belt height R Press and hold the button on belt sash guide 4 R Adjust belt sash guide 4 to the position appropriate for your height...

Page 60: ...ace R Push the seat back forwards until it is in the desired position R Release lever E R Push the seat back or forwards until it engages audibly Setting to rest position R Pull lever E up and hold it in place R Push the seat back as far as it will go R Lift lever F as well and push the seat beyond the notch back into the rest posi tion R Release levers E and F By adjusting the seat fore and aft p...

Page 61: ...rths can be installed in the L cab R Wide narrow top bed page 59 R Top bed car transporter with two beds page 59 R Top bed folding page 59 R Bottom bed page 60 R Seat berth combination page 62 R SoloStar Concept page 64 Information on the climbing aid Use the surface on the engine tunnel as a climb ing aid for the top bed Folding the top bed up down WARNING Risk of injury or death if the berth is ...

Page 62: ...gle Folding up Swing the bed upwards as far as it will go Folding down the top bed car transporter Move or fold the backrests of the driver s and front passenger seats forwards If necessary slide the driver s and front passenger seats an adequate distance for wards Lift the bed slightly hold it in place and press the release buttons on both strap buckles 2 Pull out retaining strap tongues 1 from b...

Page 63: ...etach both rubber mounts 1 from the wall brackets Swing the bed down Setting up the safety net WARNING Risk of injury or death if the berth is used while the vehicle is in motion Any vehicle occupant using a bed while the vehicle is in motion cannot be restrained properly Use the bed only when the vehicle is parked WARNING Risk of injury during use of the berth A vehicle occupant lying on the bert...

Page 64: ...the berth only when the vehicle is parked WARNING Risk of injury during use of the berth A vehicle occupant lying on the berth could fall down and be injured Always use the safety net when lying on the berth WARNING Risk of injury or death if sit ting surface is not locked If the sitting surface is not locked in the sit ting position it could move The seat belt may not provide the protection inten...

Page 65: ...ing straps 1 on the left and right of the seat backrest 2 Swing seat backrest 2 upwards Swing seat backrest 2 into the horizontal position and hold it in place Clip seat belt tongues 4 into the right and left seat belt buckles 3 Folding the seat backrest down into the seat position Lift seat backrest 2 slightly hold it in place and press release buttons 5 for seat belt buckles 3 on the left and ri...

Page 66: ... objects stored in the stowage spaces and stowage compartments while the vehicle is in motion page 98 1 Corner seat 2 Folding table Adjusting the head restraint Pull the head restraint up or push it down until it is at the desired height Removing the head restraint Pull up firmly on the head restraint Folding the folding table down Fold out support 3 on folding table 2 until it engages Unclip rubb...

Page 67: ... fold in the sup port Pull loop 3 on front passenger seat 1 The backrest on the front passenger seat will now be unlocked Fold down the seat backrest Folding the bed down Take note of the legal requirements for the coun try you are currently in before using the bed while the vehicle is in motion If you use the bed while the vehicle is in motion set up the safety net You can find information on set...

Page 68: ...ar panel and hold it in place Rotate the hooks 1 by 90 and detach them from wall brackets 2 Swing the berth down Folding the berth upwards Fold the berth upwards press it against the rear panel and hold it in place Rotate the hooks 1 by 90 and clip them into wall brackets 2 Bottom standard berth partitioned WARNING Risk of injury or death if the berth is used while the vehicle is in motion Any veh...

Page 69: ...or the mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING Risk of injury due to unlocked steering wheel If the steering wheel is unlocked while driving it may move unexpectedly This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle Make sure that the steering wheel is locked before driving off Never unlock the steering wheel while driving Requirements R there is sufficient reservoir pressure Steering column re...

Page 70: ...e mirrors press the button for the left outside mirror or the button for the right outside mirror The indicator lamp on the button will light up Push the Í button forwards or backwards right or left until the outside mirror is in the correct position Swivelling the outside mirrors into the manoeuvring position press the Ï but ton The indicator lamp on the button will light up The front passenger o...

Page 71: ...ing the sensors section page 318 If the displayed image does not improve as a result of this have the system checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop The display contrast may be impaired due to inci dent sunlight e g low sun or by other intense light sources In this case be particularly careful and adapt your driving style accordingly Drivers must always wear the necessary pe...

Page 72: ...play is divided in two by a status display blue line 1 The field of vision shown in upper section of screen 2 corresponds to the main mirror the field of vision in bottom section 3 corresponds to the wide angle mirror If status display 1 is not shown in the display there is a system error Operating the MirrorCam system Automatic activation of the MirrorCam sys tem The system is automatically activ...

Page 73: ...s The selected setting remains stored even after switching off the ignition This way the back edge must be reset only if the overall length is changed e g by a different semi trailer trailer or if there is an overhanging load The semitrailer trailer back edge is hidden when semitrailer tracking is active or if the field of vision is manually set If manoeuvring view has been activated the semitrail...

Page 74: ... example Press the button for the left hand dis play or the button for the right hand dis play The indicator lamp on the respective button will light up The Ö symbol green right left arrows is shown in the display Use the Í button to adjust the field of vision shown to the left or to the right When the Ò symbol flashes in the display the setting is stored Automatic field of vision adjustment conti...

Page 75: ...lay to indi cate driving conditions system errors and active functions Distance lines The distance lines are shown in the basic setting of the field of vision after the system start These assist you in better estimating speeds and distan ces to objects e g vehicles The lines are shown in an area of the display in which no legally prescribed field of vision is shown Example trailer semitrailer back...

Page 76: ...tracking possible Ù System without calibration consult work shop å Camera outside the operating position ø Manoeuvring view active example left side Several symbols may be shown in the display simultaneously In addition to the symbols in the MirrorCam display the driver may be shown messages in the instrument cluster Exterior lighting Lamp check The lamp check is only an aid Responsibility for the...

Page 77: ...quipment func tions buttons may not be present For the exterior lighting control press the Ä quick entry button below the multimedia display to access the lighting menu Then select the Exterior lighting function 1 to display the menu presented above Switching the exterior lighting on off The operation of the following exterior lighting components is described elsewhere R High beam headlamp flashin...

Page 78: ... 92 To switch on press the L button in the multimedia system recommended or Press the upper section of the L button on the instrument panel The low beam will be switched on The indicator lamp on the T button will light up The indicator lamp on the L button will light up The L indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will light up To switch off press the button in the multimedia system When night m...

Page 79: ...ched off If necessary switch the vehicle lighting on manually If the rain and light sensor is malfunctioning the low beam and standing lights will be switched on automatically and stay on Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on and off Press the Ô button in the multimedia sys tem When the indicator lamp on the Ô button lights up the function is switched on Observe notes on the function and operation...

Page 80: ...r own vehicle On very rare occasions Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognise other road users with their own lighting or may recognise them too late In these or similar situations the automatic high beam will not be deactivated or will be activated nonetheless Always observe the road and traffic con ditions carefully and switch off the high beam in good time Depending on their illumination ...

Page 81: ...m Assist is active The Ô indicator lamp blue on the display shows the driver that the high beam has been automatically switched on by Highbeam Assist Combination switch Using high beam headlamp flashing Switch on the ignition To switch on the high beam switch on the dipped beam L Press the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1 and allow it to engage there The K indicator lamp on the instr...

Page 82: ...e on pri vate land Use on public roads is prohibited e g also in public parking areas Due to legal stipulations deviations from the use of the illuminated Mercedes star described here are possible in some countries Observe the legal requirements for your current location To switch on press the upper section of the Ú switch The indicator lamp on the Ú switch will light up To switch off Press the lo...

Page 83: ... the multimedia display to access the lighting menu Select the Interior lighting 2 function The menu shown above will be displayed You can switch the various functions of the interior lighting on off by pressing the corre sponding button You can also move a con troller to the left or right to dim the corre sponding lighting Depending on the vehicle s equipment func tions buttons may not be present...

Page 84: ...off or dims it Interior lamps Depending on the vehicle s equipment you have the following options for controlling the interior lamps R The Interior lighting menu item in the multi media system R Button 2 as described in the following To switch on press button 2 briefly The interior lamps will be switched on but dimmed To dim press and hold button 2 The brightness of the interior lamps is adjust ab...

Page 85: ...cle s equipment you have the following options for controlling the function R The Interior lighting menu in the multimedia system R Button 1 or 5 as described in the following To switch on off using the button briefly press button 1 for the driver s reading lamp or 5 for the front passenger s reading lamp The corresponding reading lamp will light up To dim press and hold button 1 for the driver s ...

Page 86: ...high beam fails Mercedes Benz recommends that you use long life bulbs for this DANGER Risk of fatal injuries as a result of touching the electrical contacts of the xenon bulb Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage If you remove the cover of the xenon bulb and touch the electrical contacts of the xenon bulb you could receive an electric shock Never touch components or electrical contacts of the xenon bul...

Page 87: ...p R5W 24 V Interior lighting Dome lamp interior lighting P18 W 24 V Dome lamp reading light R10 W 24 V Dome lamp night lighting EBS R4 1 2 W 24 V Reading light for bed berth tubular lamp 10 W 24 V Stowage compart ment lighting under berth W5W 5 W 24 V Stowage compart ment lighting above windscreen tubular lamp 5 W 24 V Additional bulbs Side marker light LED module Work lamp top H11 24 V Work lamp ...

Page 88: ...front of the headlamps loosen screw 1 and swing the protective grille outwards in the direction of the arrow Unscrew screw 3 Push outer cover frame 2 downwards swing it forwards in the direction of the arrow and remove it Unscrew the screws with grey washers 4 Do not turn adjustment screws 5 of the headlamp Otherwise the headlamp will have to be readjusted Swing the headlamp out in the direction o...

Page 89: ...of socket 4 and pull the socket out Pull the bulb out of the socket High beam Headlamp variant 1 Headlamp variant 2 Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84 Swing out the headlamp variant 1 or variant 2 Turn cover 1 anti clockwise and remove it Remove the connector from bulb 2 Release the safety spring Remove bulb 2 Insert the new bulb in the socket so that the base fits in the recess Daytime ...

Page 90: ...he new bulb into the socket 1 and gently turn it clockwise Turn signal light side side marker light Turn signal light and side marker light example Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84 Pull lamp 1 backwardsdand unclip at the front with a twisting motione Gently turn the bulb mount anti clockwise and remove it Gently turn the bulb anti clockwise and remove it Insert the new bulb in the bulb...

Page 91: ...f necessary have the light source changed at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84 Swing out the headlamp Remove the connector from bulb 1 of the front fog lamp Unscrew bulb 1 from the reflector in an anti clockwise direction Insert the new bulb and screw it into the reflector in a clockwise direction Roof position marker lamps Roof position marker lamps Obse...

Page 92: ...module can be replaced If necessary have the LED module replaced at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84 Unscrew screws 1 Remove the lens Gently turn the bulb anti clockwise and remove it Insert the new bulb and gently turn it clock wise Changing interior lighting bulbs Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84 Bed berth reading lamp Bed berth reading lam...

Page 93: ...ruck fold the side trim outwards before you change the side marker lamp page 301 Work lamp top Work lamp example Press safety buttons 1 and swing the hous ing up Bulb with cable connector example Turn bulb 2 with cable connector 3 up and remove it Press the retainer on cable connector 3 together and hold it firmly Pull out cable connector 3 Replace bulb 2 Work lamp bottom Work lamp example Loosen ...

Page 94: ... countries have your headlamps converted promptly at a qualified spe cialist workshop as close to the border as possi ble On your return journey have the xenon head lamps changed back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible Vehicles with halogen headlamps Before crossing the border into such countries mask halogen headlamps as close to the bor...

Page 95: ...creen Switch off the windscreen wipers in dry weather NOTE Damage to the windscreen due to windscreen wiper being switched on when a new journey is started If the windscreen wipers are not switched off before the vehicle is switched off unintended windscreen wiper sweeps may occur when a new journey is started This could damage the windscreen wiper blades or scratch the wind screen particularly if...

Page 96: ...menu in the multimedia system When the indicator lamp on the è button lights up the windscreen heater is switched on Notes on winter use Headlamps If the plastic covers on the headlamps ice up in winter do not use an ice scraper to remove the layer of ice If you do you could scratch the plas tic covers Use only de icer spray that is suitable for plastic surfaces Windscreen washer system At tempera...

Page 97: ...the ignition off before interrupting the voltage supply using the battery disconnect switch If the auxiliary heating is switched on wait for the auxiliary heating run on phase to end In a hazardous situation the power supply can be interrupted immediately with the battery discon nect switch It takes up to ten seconds from the disconnecting procedure until the voltage supply is interrupted If the v...

Page 98: ... W The 24 V sockets are hooked up to two electric circuits R Electric circuit 1 24 V sockets 2 and 5 R Electric circuit 2 24 V sockets 3 4 and 9 If using several 24 V sockets simultaneously in one electric circuit do not exceed the maximum load of 360 W 15 A Vehicles without a cigarette lighter 24 V power socket 1 is fitted in place of the cigarette lighter When the ignition lock is in the radio p...

Page 99: ...rself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter In addition flammable materials may ignite if R you drop the hot cigarette lighter R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for example Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of reach of children Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Focus...

Page 100: ...ce the battery as soon as possible Replacing the battery The smoke detector is powered by a 9 V block battery Press release catch 2 and remove the smoke detector from the holder Replace the battery Fit the smoke detector back into the holder Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Notes on stowage spaces and stowage com partments WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly If yo...

Page 101: ...kg R Central stowage compartments drawers under the berth 25 kg R Outer stowage compartments drawers under the berth 50 kg including tools and accesso ries Opening closing stowage compartments Stowage compartments above the wind screen Opening Pull handle 1 and swing the flap up The stowage compartment lighting will auto matically switch on Closing Swing the flap down until the lock engages The st...

Page 102: ... up in the direction of the arrow until it engages Closing Use the handle to swing the lid down Push the drawer in as far as it will go There is a rocker switch on the refrigerator box that you can use to switch it on and off Stowage compartments with outside flaps You can access the stowage compartments from inside via stowage compartment flaps under the berth and from outside via the outside fla...

Page 103: ... cab variants there is a vanity mirror in the right hand stowage com partment above the windscreen page 99 as special equipment The vanity mirror is fixed to the left partition using catch hooks You can remove the vanity mirror and arrange it using the fold out stand or hang it up in a suitable place with the aid of the hook Folding the folding table in out WARNING Risk of injury when the folding ...

Page 104: ...WARNING Risk of accident or injury if the cup holder is used while the vehicle is in motion Cup and bottle holders cannot keep contain ers secure while the vehicle is in motion If you use a cup or bottle holder while the vehicle is in motion the container may be flung around and liquids could be spilled Vehicle occupants may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot they could be scalded ...

Page 105: ...ilters Coupling Push the compressed air hose into compressed air connection 1 until it engages Uncoupling Push the compressed air hose into compressed air connection 1 and then pull it out Communications Remote Online function General notes With the Remote Online function you can access the vehicle s network Wi Fi from a dis tance of approximately 25 m with a mobile device The distance is heavily ...

Page 106: ...ection for further information on the tyre pressure monitor R Controls for the level control as with the on board computer if the ignition is switched on ignition run on or engine run on page 198 Refer to the On board computer and display section for further information R Bulb check Dipped beam headlamps marker lamps tail lamps and licence plate lighting light up per manently Turn signals main bea...

Page 107: ...h hands free system To charge the Bluetooth mobile phone in the vehicle you need a suitable charger bracket These are available from retail ers of Mercedes Benz accessories You can operate the mobile phone using the 6 and buttons on the multifunction steering wheel The Mercedes Benz installation specifications must be observed if you subsequently install one of the following communication devices ...

Page 108: ...bserve the mobile phone oper ating instructions Wireless charging of a mobile phone Requirements R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless charging A list of compatible mobile phones can be found at https www mercedes benz com connect Place the mobile phone as close as possible to the centre of mat 1 with the display facing upwards The mat can be removed to clean e g with clear lukewarm water Us...

Page 109: ...ce above the wind screen or Use top guide 5 to hook the laptop holder onto a grab handle above one of the doors or Use top 5 and bottom guides 7 to attach the laptop holder to the side wall stowage compartments of the bottom bed or the bot tom berth Driver cockpit 107 ...

Page 110: ...t particles pollen and unpleasant odours from the outside air that is fed in or the recirculated air in air recir culation mode An added filter reduces the flow of air into the cab Depending on the operating conditions and environmental influences the interval for replacing the filter may be shorter than prescribed Ventilate the vehicle briefly in warm weather This will accelerate the cooling proc...

Page 111: ...ooling without air dehumidification and Dry cooling with air dehumidification functions by pressing and holding the but ton Depending on the function selected the dis play on the button will change The Cooling without air dehumidification func tion consumes less fuel than the Cooling with air dehumidification function Switch the Cooling with air dehumidification function on only when the windows w...

Page 112: ...tching air recirculation mode on off When air recirculation mode is switched on the windows may mist up more quickly espe cially in low outside temperatures Switch air recirculation mode on only briefly e g when dust or unpleasant odours are causing annoy ance Close the windows roof hatch and pop up roof or sliding sunroof Press the ø button under the Climate control menu in the multimedia system ...

Page 113: ...l fuel tank for commercially available diesel fuel for the auxiliary heating The auxiliary heating operates independently of the engine and supplements the vehicle s heat ing To support the heating heater booster func tion you can also switch the auxiliary heating on when the engine is running and outside tempera tures are low Depending on the vehicle s equipment the fol lowing options are availab...

Page 114: ...iary heating will switch on automatically If sufficient ventilation is not assured toxic exhaust gases may build up especially car bon monoxide That is the case in enclosed spaces for example If highly flammable substances or flammable materials are nearby there is a risk of fire and explosion If the vehicle is parked in these or simi lar conditions always disable the pre selected switch on times ...

Page 115: ...the stationary air conditioning system can be used only to a limited extent If the auxiliary climate control cannot be switched on due to an insufficient battery charge an event window stating this will appear on the multimedia system display Observe the instructions on care and mainte nance of the batteries page 329 When you are driving cool the cab to a pleas ant temperature in advance When outs...

Page 116: ...ally at the switch on times set For optimum air distribution in the cab open the centre and side air vents When the indicator lamps on the Æ button in the multimedia system and on the addi tional button on the bed berth light up the stationary air conditioning system is switched on The stationary air conditioning system will switch off automatically after around two hours or when the engine is sta...

Page 117: ...ger area example Turn adjustment wheel 1 to the I position to open the centre air vent and to the 0 position to close it Side air vents Side air vent in driver cockpit example Turn adjustment wheel 2 to the left to open side air vent 1 and to the 0 position to close it If adjustment wheel 2 is turned fully outwards beyond the detent position to the z position the demister vent 3 will be opened Cli...

Page 118: ...in the red engine speed range danger zone Instrument cluster example 1 Economical operating range green 2 Operating range of engine brake 3 Danger zone danger of overrev red If the W indicator lamp on the instrument clus ter lights up the engine speed is high e g when you shift down to a lower gear Observe further information in the event window of the on board computer Reduce the vehicle speed wi...

Page 119: ...d reduced wear R In engine braking mode drive in the engine speed range 2 The maximum engine brak ing effect will be achieved just before the red danger zone 3 R When driving downhill make sure that the engine speed does not enter the red danger zone 3 R Idle speed will be set automatically depending on the coolant temperature R When the vehicle is stationary the engine is running and the transmis...

Page 120: ...84 BlueTec 4 vehicles and BlueTec 5 vehicles if you do not observe the yellow event window and you drive until the AdBlue tank is empty engine output may be reduced BlueTec 6 vehicles if you do not observe the yellow event window and the AdBlue level drops further to approximately 2 5 engine output may be reduced When the AdBlue tank has run dry the event is stored and is signalled by the indicato...

Page 121: ...pit interactive time and out side temperature Instrument cluster example You should pay special attention to road condi tions when temperatures are around freezing point Bear in mind that the outside temperature display indicates the measured air temperature and not the road surface temperature Changes in the outside temperature will be dis played after a short delay Switch on the ignition The dis...

Page 122: ...BlueTEC 4 vehicles and BlueTEC 5 vehicles Warning indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Engine diagnosis warning lamp If there are no malfunctions the indicator lamp will light up briefly dur ing the instrument cluster s display check and then go out after the engine starts Engine diagnosis warning lamp The indicator lamp is flashing The on board computer displays an event wi...

Page 123: ...it after the engine is started The BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or has an emissions related fault The malfunction or fault could damage the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system If the on board computer displays an event window observe the information Have the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Engine diagnos...

Page 124: ...top up with AdBlue page 284 or Drive carefully to the nearest qualified specialist workshop and have the malfunction rectified immediately The MOT approval will be invalidated if you continue to use the vehi cle System check after a malfunction BlueTEC 4 vehicles and BlueTEC 5 vehicles Once the AdBlue tank has been refilled or the fault rectified full engine output will be restored If the system c...

Page 125: ...elated malfunction has been detected R An emissions related malfunction was detec ted more than 200 hours ago and is still pres ent On board computer Notes overview WARNING Risk of distraction from infor mation systems and communications equipment If you operate information and communica tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving you will be distracted from the traffic situation This co...

Page 126: ...ailures and malfunctions in components or sys tems Driving braking characteristics may be affected and the reliability and road safety of your vehicle may be limited Have the affected system checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop Always observe the warning lamps and event windows and take the corresponding action Operating information fault messages and warn ings are automatically...

Page 127: ...ase observe the Operating Instructions Diesel particulate filter regeneration is not possible At least one requirement has not been fulfilled Observe the activation conditions and requirements for manual regeneration of the diesel particulate filter page 277 Transmission and clutch Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Ô Clutch under heavy strain The clutch is under heavy l...

Page 128: ...ompleted Remove the vehicle as quickly as possible from the danger zone paying attention to road and traffic conditions as you do so Switch off the engine Apply the parking brake Make sure that the vehicle is in proper working order and that the load is secured properly æ Sideguard Assist inopera tive Supplementary text Û Stop vehicle and clean sensor The sen sor is dirty Sideguard Assist is unava...

Page 129: ...top button and start the engine Energy saving mode active Supplementary text Û Electrical consumers are switched off In addition to the event window the indicator lamp lights up grey in the status area The engine is switched off and the battery charge level is low The following electrical consumers will automatically be deactivated R Audio equipment R 24 V sockets R 12 V socket R Cigarette lighter...

Page 130: ...her fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir for the wind screen washer headlamp cleaning system has fallen to approx imately one litre Top up the washer fluid reservoir page 324 Air filter Supplementary text 12 08 2018 3000 km example A service is due soon Schedule the service appointment at a qualified specialist work shop Air filter Maintenance due Example In addition to the event window the i...

Page 131: ...e maintenance work has not been performed The on board computer will also display a yellow event window for special operating statuses e g if the diesel particulate filter is saturated or if the clutch is under heavy load Observe the information and instructions in the event window BlueTEC 4 BlueTEC 5 exhaust gas aftertreatment Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Ø AdBlue...

Page 132: ...y page 284 Otherwise engine output will be reduced the next time the vehi cle comes to a standstill and speed may be limited to approx imately 20 km h Ø AdBlue empty Supplementary text Û Please top up with AdBlue Risk of limit speed The indicator lamp in the status area also lights up The AdBlue level has dropped to approximately 0 Engine output will be reduced Adapt your driving style accordingly...

Page 133: ...tions Indicator lamp Â in the instrument cluster also lights up yellow Regeneration of the diesel particulate filter is necessary Depending on the operating status do the following within the next 30 minutes deactivate regeneration lockout page 276 and drive on a motorway or take a country drive until the indicator lamp Â goes out or start manual regeneration page 277 Â Diesel particulate filter f...

Page 134: ...ervoir pressure in the transmission clutch is too low WARNING The gears can no longer be changed properly There is a risk of an accident Park the vehicle safely as soon as possible Apply the parking brake Let the engine run until the event window goes out and the res ervoir pressure has reached an adequate level If the malfunction occurs regularly have the compressed air sys tem checked at a quali...

Page 135: ...nt The coolant level has dropped below the normal filling level The yel low event window is shown when the engine is cold and the ignition is switched on Top up the coolant page 322 If the coolant level drops again immediately have the cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant pressure regula tion faulty The electrical connector or the hose fitting on the coolant expansion ...

Page 136: ...ary 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 cause can be a low or too high oil level in the transmission If the oil temperature in the transmission contin ues to rise the transmission can be damaged Switch off the retarder Stop the vehicle as soon as possible taki...

Page 137: ...uses consequences and M Solutions w r Wheel brake overload Supplementary text Û Adapt your driving style The temperature of one of the drum brakes disc brakes on the trailer semitrailer is too high The drum brake disc brake may overheat WARNING The vehicle s driving and braking characteristics may change Also observe the information in the separate operating instructions provided by the trailer se...

Page 138: ...nstrument clus ter as well as the event window The level control system for the trailer semitrailer is not at driving level WARNING The vehicle s driving and braking characteristics may change during driving There is a risk of accident if you do not adapt your driving style Be aware of underpass headroom Also comply with the information in the separate operating instructions provided by the traile...

Page 139: ...mit of the brakepads and or brake discs of the trailer semi trailer has been exceeded WARNING Risk of accident due to restricted braking power When the brake pads have reached their wear limit the braking power may be restricted Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Also observe the information in the separate operating instructions provide...

Page 140: ...nc tion If ESP is malfunctioning ESP no longer stabilises the vehicle Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Õ ESP deactivated Set nor mal level In addition the Á warning lamp lights up in the instrument clus ter If the chassis is not at driving level while driving Stability Con trol Assist is deactivated WARNING Driving braking characteristics may change There is a...

Page 141: ... driving safety systems could be impaired or no longer operational R Lane Keeping Assist R Attention Assist R Adaptive Highbeam Assist R Traffic Sign Assist R Active Brake Assist R Distance control assistant R Active Drive Assist There is a risk of an accident Clean the area of the windscreen where the camera is located page 318 Ô Lane Keeping Assist not available Example Supplementary text Û Visi...

Page 142: ...ould be impaired or no longer operational R Lane Keeping Assist R Attention Assist R Adaptive Highbeam Assist R Traffic Sign Assist R Active Brake Assist R Distance control assistant R Active Drive Assist There is a risk of an accident Have the affected driver assistance system driving safety sys tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop Ô Lane Keeping Assist faulty Supplementary text Û Visit...

Page 143: ...ntion to road and traffic conditions Switch the ignition off Start the engine If the fault is displayed again or continues to be displayed have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop D Do not turn the steering wheel to the stop Supplementary text Û Active steering wheel return inoperative or Please have rectified at next maintenance A fault has occurred in the steering control unit...

Page 144: ...navailable The measurement values for the battery charge level are not availa ble No warning will be issued for these in the event of a critical bat tery charge level If electrical consumers are switched on when the engine is switched off be mindful of the electricity consumption Battery charge level too low Start engine Supplementary text Û Please start engine and or charge bat tery In addition t...

Page 145: ...ied specialist workshop Incorrect key You are using an incorrect key Use the correct key Please replace key Supplementary text Û Please visit a workshop and have the key replaced The key must be replaced Consult a qualified specialist workshop Please replace ignition key battery The key s battery is flat Change the battery page 47 Tyres Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions...

Page 146: ...rature too high Supplementary text Û Reduce speed drastically The h indicator lamp will light up yellow in the status area as well as the event window WARNING The temperature in one or more tyres has risen significantly while driving R The brakes may have overheated R The tyre pressure is too low Driving braking characteristics may change There is a risk of an accident Drive on slowly The tyre tem...

Page 147: ...le The Â indicator lamp will also light up red on the instrument cluster The diesel particulate filter has reached its soot saturation limit Engine performance will be reduced and manual regeneration will no be longer possible Clean the diesel particulate filter as soon as possible or have it replaced Compressed air system Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Brake supply ...

Page 148: ... risk Safely park the vehicle as soon as possible Switch off the engine Apply the parking brake Check the oil level in the engine and top up oil page 326 Notify a qualified specialist workshop Coolant temperature too high Supplementary text Û Stop vehicle Switch off engine In addition to the event window the indicator lamp in the sta tus area lights up red Park the vehicle safely as soon as possib...

Page 149: ...n mode If it is not possible to activate backup mode contact a qualified specialist workshop Semitrailers Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Open semitrailer cou pling The indicator lamp lights up red in the status area as well as in the event window If the on board computer displays a warning and a warning tone sounds the fifth wheel kingpin was detected during coupling...

Page 150: ...WARNING The semitrailer can become decoupled There is a risk of an accident Check the locking mechanism on the monitored fifth wheel cou pling or Couple up the semitrailer again î Semitrailer coupling sen sor faulty The î indicator lamp lights up red in the status area as well as in the event window The sensor on the fifth wheel coupling is malfunctioning The state of the monitored fifth wheel cou...

Page 151: ...rking brake You have parked the vehicle with a gear engaged and the parking brake released After the engine has been switched off the trans mission automatically shifts to neutral WARNING The parked vehicle could roll away You could endanger yourself and others There is a risk of an accident Apply the parking brake Engage parking brake Vehicles with a parameterisable special module PSM the parking...

Page 152: ... fault is displayed again or continues to be displayed con sult a qualified specialist workshop D Power steering function not assured Supplementary text Û Stop vehicle Contact service centre In addition the D warning lamp lights up red in the instrument cluster A fault has occurred in the electric power steering WARNING Power steering is not ensured continuously There is a risk of an accident Stop...

Page 153: ...handling and steering characteristics Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine Start the engine after approximately ten seconds The event window goes out The steerable additional axle is reactivated If the event window does not disappear have the steerable addi tional axle checked at a qualified specialist workshop Electrical system Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions O...

Page 154: ...ction function has a malfunction due to a strong radio signal source Hold the key next to the start stop button and start the engine Tyres Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions h Flat tyre Supplementary text Û Change tyre The h indicator lamp lights up red in the status area as well as the event window The tyre pressure has suddenly dropped in one or more tyres A warning to...

Page 155: ...heel Supplementary text Û Stop vehicle and release locked wheel The h indicator lamp lights up red in the status area as well as in the event window At least one wheel is blocked A warning tone will also sound WARNING The driving characteristics are affected There is a risk of an accident Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions Check the affected wheel position and release the blo...

Page 156: ... corresponding event window X Fluid coupling page 226 Leading axle page 266 Trailing axle page 266 å Starting off aid page 266 Õ Steerable additional axle centred page 267 Steering angle disparity in steerable addi tional axle page 267 F Hydraulic auxiliary drive m Off road gear transfer case Monitored semitrailer coupling page 287 Monitored semitrailer coupling page 287 î Monitored semitrailer co...

Page 157: ...ing when operating the multimedia system You can operate the multimedia system with the following central control elements R Touch Control 1 Operation takes place using cursor control R Multimedia system display 2 R Buttons on operating strip 3 Many applications are available These can be called up via the home screen or using the but tons on operating strip 3 Quick access in the home screen and i...

Page 158: ...e control The following menus are available R Climate control R Vehicle functions R Status R Lights R Navigation R Telephone R Radio R Media R Connect R Sound Touch Control Operating Touch Control multimedia system Right hand button group on the multifunction steering wheel 1 To navigate in the multimedia system swipe over the Touch Control To confirm select Home screen and back button multi media...

Page 159: ...he keyboard tap on a button Single finger swipe To navigate in menus swipe up down left or right To move the digital map swipe in any direc tion Two finger swipe To zoom in and out of the map move two fingers together or apart To turn the map turn anti clockwise or clockwise using two fingers Touching holding and moving To move the map touch the touchscreen and move your finger in any direction To...

Page 160: ...e current radio or media source is set The volume of other audio sour ces can be adjusted separately To reduce the volume press button 2 The volume of the current radio or media source is set The volume of other audio sour ces can be adjusted separately Adjust the volume in the following situations R during a traffic announcement R during a navigation announcement The volume of the current media s...

Page 161: ...n is added as a favourite Renaming favourites Tap on ß The favourites are displayed Press on a favourite until the OPTIONS menu is shown Select Rename Enter the name Select OK Moving favourites Tap on ß The favourites are displayed Press on a favourite until the OPTIONS menu is shown Select Move Move the favourite Select OK Deleting favourites Tap on ß The favourites are displayed Press on a favou...

Page 162: ...2 To select a suggestion select one of the entries If available display additional suggestions with q or r Resume character input To enter an alternative character press and hold a character Select the character To end character input press the G but ton The available editing functions depend on the editing task the language set and the charac ter level Setting the keyboard for character entry Mul...

Page 163: ...lue currently set is shown when the engine is started pop up and can be confirmed by the driver If the driver does not confirm the value settings shown then the default values are restored auto matically System settings Display Configuring display settings Requirements R The vehicle is standing still Multimedia system 4 5 Operation 5 Settings 5 Display operation Styles Select Classic or Advanced o...

Page 164: ...S the time is set automati cally via the selected time zone Setting the date Select Set date Set the date In vehicles with GPS the date cannot be set even if the time is adjusted manually The date is set automatically via the selected time zone Setting the alarm clock The ALARM menu shows buttons for up to 15 alarm clocks in a carousel If the maximum num ber of alarm clocks has not yet been reache...

Page 165: ... Bluetooth Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Connectivity 5 Wi Fi Bluetooth Activate or deactivate Bluetooth Wi Fi Wi Fi connection overview The existing Wi Fi network in the vehicle serves only for the use of the Remote Truck app You cannot connect with the network apart from with these applications The following connection options are available R Wi Fi connection The Wi Fi connection to a Wi Fi c...

Page 166: ...guage Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Language Set the language If you are using Arabic map data the text information can also be shown in Arabic on the navigation map Setting the units Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Units Select Units Select the desired measuring unit from the list e g km or mi Resetting the multimedia system reset func tion Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 S...

Page 167: ... and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the system The navigation system calculates the route to the destination without taking into account for exam ple R traffic lights R stop signs and right of way signs R parking and stopping restrictions R road narrow...

Page 168: ...destination 1 Input line 2 To select search area 3 To switch to map or route view cancel search 4 To scroll through the list 5 To show the keypad 6 To switch between list view and map view 7 POI categories or POI results list 8 Address results list Enter characters using the keypad Results matching the current entry appear on results lists 7 and 8 You have the following options for finding a desti...

Page 169: ...t the button for the search area Select Longitude and latitude An input menu appears Enter the geo coordinates The results appear in the results list Select a destination from the results list A menu appears To calculate a route select Drive The route to the destination appears on the map To start route guidance select Let s go The route view appears as soon as the vehicle sets off Selecting a des...

Page 170: ...e select Let s go The route view appears as soon as the vehicle sets off Saving a destination Notes about My locations In addition to the saved destinations My loca tions contains the following information R home location R previous destinations R place of work R marked locations Saving a destination under My locations Call up the navigation system menu Select My locations Select Add Select a dest...

Page 171: ...ination The destination appears on the map Select Drive The route is calculated To select the current position as the start ing point select the starting point on the route Call up the submenu Select Remove starting point The route is recalculated with the current vehicle position as the starting point To convert the starting point into an inter mediate destination select the starting point in the...

Page 172: ...the map Select the intermediate destination to be deleted from the route bar The map zooms in on the intermediate desti nation Select Delete this stop The route is recalculated without the inter mediate destination Displaying alternative routes Create a route Call up the navigation system menu Select Current route Select Find alternative routes Up to three alternative routes appear on the map The ...

Page 173: ...y time R Name destination address R Phone number if available R Web address if available Driving to the starting point of a route You can use this function to drive from the cur rent vehicle position to the starting point of a saved route The starting point is changed to an intermediate destination Call up the navigation system menu Select Current route Select Drive to route Current route Changing...

Page 174: ...on can be displayed before motorway exits and junctions Notes on route restrictions When the vehicle type is set to Bus or Truck in the vehicle profile route restrictions will be dis played in the route view during the journey Streets with restricted access are marked in col our Streets with restricted access on the route appear as a dotted line on the map Observe all the traffic signs at all time...

Page 175: ... stopped traffic R duration of delay R length of the traffic disruption Navigation settings Calling up navigation settings 1 Calls up navigation settings 2 Calls up the info menu 3 Activates and deactivates night mode 4 Activates and deactivates voice instructions To call up the navigation settings call up the navigation system menu Select navigation settings 1 The navigation settings menu appears...

Page 176: ...ve settings are highlighted in colour Displaying the time When this function is active the current time appears at the bottom of the route bar Call up the navigation system menu page 165 Call up the navigation settings page 173 Select Appearance Select Route bar Select Display current time The active setting is highlighted in colour Displaying a wider route bar When this function is active a wider...

Page 177: ...faster route Call up the navigation system menu page 165 Call up the navigation settings page 173 Select Route planning Select a setting The active setting is indicated by the dot Setting the route planning type The following settings are available R Fastest route the navigation calculates a route with the shortest possible journey time R Shortest route the navigation calculates a route with the s...

Page 178: ... The following settings are available R Always when the vehicle approaches an area of danger navigation issues a warning R Only when driving fast when the vehicle approaches an area of danger and exceeds the maximum permissible speed navigation issues a warning R Never the navigation does not issue a warn ing Call up the navigation system menu page 165 Call up the navigation settings page 173 Sele...

Page 179: ...here R Information about new map updates http www mercedes benz trucks com R The current software update to download http www fleetboard com naviupdate R The installation handbook http www fleetboard com manual Telephony Telephony Telephone menu overview 1 Bluetooth device name of the connected mobile phone 2 Battery status of the connected mobile phone 3 Signal strength of the mobile phone networ...

Page 180: ...n to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary WARNING Risk of an accident from oper ating mobile communication equipment while the vehicle is in motion Mobile communications devices distract the driver from the traffic situation This could also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle As the driver only operate mobile com munications devices when the...

Page 181: ...h Mobile phone The selected mobile phone is connected to the multimedia system Functions of the mobile phone in two phone mode Overview of functions Functions of the mobile phone in the foreground Functions of the mobile phone in the background Full range of functions Incoming calls Interchanging mobile phones two phone mode Multimedia system 4 5 Phone Select F After interchanging the mobile phone...

Page 182: ... mode page 178 Connect the mobile phone in two phone mode page 179 To replace a mobile phone hold the NFC area of the mobile phone see manufacturer s operating instructions on mat 1 or place the mobile phone on it Follow the additional prompts on the media system display to replace the mobile phone in one or two phone mode page 179 If required confirm the prompts on your mobile phone see the manuf...

Page 183: ...ns are available during a call k End call beenden End m Microphone _ Numerical show to send DTMF tones h Transfer to an active call in hands free mode is transferred over to the telephone Select a function Putting an active call on hold Tap on the contact or the call The call is put on hold The call on hold can be ended any time or re activated by tapping again Conducting a call with several parti...

Page 184: ...oing calls the multimedia sys tem can show suggestions These will be shown at the top of the contact list Downloading mobile phone contacts Multimedia system 4 5 Phone 5 Z Select the connected mobile phone Select Contacts Call list Automatically Activate Synchronise contacts automatically D Manually Deactivate Synchronise contacts automati cally E Select Synchronise contacts Calling a contact Mult...

Page 185: ...ported this has the following affects R The multimedia system generates a call list itself as soon as calls are made in the vehicle R This list is not synchronised with the call lists on the mobile phone Based on frequently used contacts as well as incoming and outgoing calls the multimedia sys tem can show suggestions These will be shown at the top of the call list Making a call from the call lis...

Page 186: ...it is closed if route guidance is started on the multimedia system If route guidance is active using the multimedia system it is closed if route guidance is started via Apple CarPlay Connecting an iPhone via Apple CarPlay Requirements R The multimedia system is equipped with the function R The current version of your device s operating system is being used see the manufacturer s operating instruct...

Page 187: ...pps may vary according to the country Please note that Android Auto is not permitted for route planning in commercial vehicles It is still possible to use the maps via Android Auto Instead route guidance can be started using the multimedia system without restriction The service provider is responsible for this appli cation and the services and content connected to it Information on Android Auto Wh...

Page 188: ... not directly accessible The following system information is transmitted R Software release of the multimedia system R System ID anonymised The transfer of this data is used to optimise com munication between the vehicle and the mobile phone To do this and to assign several vehicles to the mobile phone a vehicle identifier is randomly generated This has no connection to the vehicle identifica tion...

Page 189: ...p the radio station list Multimedia system 4 5 Radio Select The station list appears Select a station Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry Multimedia system 4 5 Radio Select Select è Enter a station name or frequency Select a station Storing radio stations Multimedia system 4 5 Radio Select a radio station Memory slots are available in station presets Select W...

Page 190: ...t media mode Information about supported formats and data storage media WARNING Risk of distraction when han dling data storage media If you handle a data storage medium while driving your attention is diverted from the traffic conditions This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is stationary For DTS Patents see http patents dts co...

Page 191: ...nt of the copyright holder Make sure that you know about the applicable copy right regulations and that you comply with these Overview of the media menu 1 Previous track or fast rewind 2 Next track or fast forward 3 Album cover 4 Active analogue external media source 5 Track and artist 6 Current track number track in playback list and active data storage medium 7 Repeat 8 Settings 9 Connects a dev...

Page 192: ... system and on the mobile phone The selected BTA device is set as the Primary Phone If the codes are identical confirm on the audio equipment Select Only as Bluetooth audio device The Bluetooth audio equipment is connected with the multimedia system Connecting previously authorised Bluetooth audio equipment Select a Bluetooth audio device from the list The connection is established Starting media ...

Page 193: ...s are available as soon as the entire media content has been read in and analysed Starting a search in categories Multimedia system 4 5 Media 5 5 Select a category Select ª and enter a search term Sorting results shown or playing back all media found Select Ä To play back all results found in the cate gory select Play all If for example the album category is active all albums found by the desired ...

Page 194: ...ect Mood A grid with the following moods appears R Positive R Calm R Dark R Energetic Slide the control into the required position Tracks are searched for that match the mood specified 192 Multimedia system ...

Page 195: ...n active framework agreement with an activated vehicle computer a Service Call can be sent to the headquarters using the Truck Data Center 7 computer 4 5 Operation 5 Switch Switch the ignition lock to the drive position Once the multimedia system is switched on it takes around two minutes before the Truck Data Center computer is operational To send a Service Call message to con duct telediagnosis ...

Page 196: ...rmany interna tional 49 711 17 91 999 Austria 43 1 36 02 77 30 24 Belgium 32 2 62 00 453 Czech Republic 420 22 53 76 440 Denmark in English 45 35 15 80 32 Finland in English 358 98 17 10 433 France 33 1 70 48 90 88 Hungary 36 1 32 85 340 Italy 39 02 38 59 13 48 Luxembourg 352 27 30 21 76 Norwegian in English 47 23 50 01 19 Poland 48 22 58 44 282 Romania 402 165 507 34 Slovakia 421 2 50 11 20 11 Sp...

Page 197: ...s required This can be obtained in the App Store Apple or Play Store Android The range of the connection extends approx 25m Mercedes Benz Truck app portal The Mercedes Benz Truck app portal makes the truck fleet more efficient by making apps availa ble on the Multi Touch display to optimise logis tics processes It is possible for the fleet manager to equip individual trucks or the whole fleet with...

Page 198: ... footwell Objects in the driver s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal This jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver s footwell Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats ...

Page 199: ...trailer coupling Have all faults and damage rectified If necessary have the causes determined and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop Activating driving systems Activate Stability Control Assist page 229 or activate ASR page 228 Vehicles with level control set the driving level page 263 Checking the emergency equipment first aid kit hard case There is an overview of emergency equip ment a...

Page 200: ...eave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle key out of reach of children WARNING Risk of accident when switch ing off the ignition when driving If you switch off the ignition while driving safety functions are restricted or no longer available This may affect the power steering system and the brake force boosti...

Page 201: ... R the key battery is charged To switch the ignition lock to the radio position you must press button 2 once In the radio posi tion the power supply is switched on for some consumers The power supply is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met R you open the driver s door co driver s door R you press button 2 twice Ignition Requirements R the key is in the vehicle R the key bat...

Page 202: ...notes and instructions regarding this event message in the Red event mes sage section in the chapter On board com puter and displays Press and hold the brake or apply the parking brake Switch on the ignition The display check of the instrument cluster starts The display check in the instrument cluster shows which equipment is available and if there are malfunctions The immobiliser is deactivated a...

Page 203: ...serve the event windows and the indicator lamps in the status area of the on board com puter instrument cluster for the reservoir pressure and the compressed air brake sys tem Checking supply pressure in transmission clutch circuit WARNING Risk of accident if the pres sure is too low In the event of pressure loss or insufficient reservoir pressure in the transmission clutch circuit you can no long...

Page 204: ...tor lamp goes out in the instrument cluster Notes on pulling away NOTE Damage due to oil pressure being too low The engine needs a short time to build up the necessary oil pressure after starting espe cially if it is cold There is a risk of increased wear and engine damage if the oil pressure is insufficient Before driving off or increasing the engine speed let the engine run in neu tral for a sho...

Page 205: ...ehicle and trailer semitrailer with the parking brake and additionally with wheel chocks WARNING Risk of accident when switch ing off the ignition when driving If you switch off the ignition while driving safety functions are restricted or no longer available This may affect the power steering system and the brake force boosting for example You will then need to use considerably more force to stee...

Page 206: ... is equipped with an electronic brak ing system EBS when it leaves the factory and can include the following functions R ABS anti lock braking system R ASR acceleration skid control system R ALB automatic load dependent brake R Hill holder R BAS Brake Assist System The electronic control is able to relieve the load on the service brake by activating the continuous brake depending on the vehicle lo...

Page 207: ...lified specialist workshop Brake system trailer semitrailer notes The Û indicator lamp for the trailer semi trailer brake system can light up in two different colours in the instrument cluster Depending on the colour in which the Û indi cator lamp lights up observe the following notes The Û indicator lamp in the status area of the instrument cluster lights up yellow R The trailer s semitrailer s b...

Page 208: ...iving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient safe distance from other road users Avoid maximum full stop braking except in emergency situations Even if Stability Control Assist is activated the wheels of the trailer semitrailer can still lock when braking Anti lock protection improves the directional sta bility and the steerability of the vehicle or trac tor ...

Page 209: ...e vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle key out of reach of children WARNING Risk o...

Page 210: ... auto matically Requirements R The engine is running or the ignition is switched on R The pressure in brake circuits 1 and 2 is suffi cient R The doors are closed Shift from transmission position i to h or k The HOLD function of the electronic brake system is activated The ë indicator lamp is displayed in the instrument cluster The vehicle is held by the service brake The parking brake is released...

Page 211: ...er brake is used incor rectly e g as a substitute for the continuous brake the trailer semitrailer brake may over heat or lock The vehicle is then no longer safe or roadworthy Only use the independent trailer brake for short term adaptive braking Electric independent trailer brake lever Depending on equipment a lever variant with auxiliary brake function of the electronic parking brake is possible...

Page 212: ...or lamp in the status area lights up Deactivating Press the upper section of the x switch or Press the x switch into the centre position The x indicator lamp in the status area goes out Using the hill holder WARNING Risk of accident with hill holder activated in winter If you brake in wintry road conditions with the hill holder activated the wheels may lock shortly before stopping Even if you take...

Page 213: ... the accelerator pedal to pull away again Using the HOLD function Requirements for activating the HOLD function R The vehicle is stationary R The engine is running R The electronic parking brake is released R The transmission is in position i or the clutch is disengaged R The hill holder function is activated page 210 The HOLD function holds the vehicle without needing to continue applying the bra...

Page 214: ...o the warning lamps and display messages and observe the described corrective action The engine brake and retarder are used as a con tinuous brake You can utilise the engine s braking effect partic ularly on long downhill gradients if you observe the following points R activate the continuous brake R shift to a lower gear in good time The continuous brake can be activated automati cally in the fol...

Page 215: ...ou can damage the transmission engine or clutch Do not drive at too low or too high an engine speed Only engage reverse gear when the engine is idling and the vehicle is sta tionary During gear changes make sure that the engine speed does not increase into the red danger zone of the rev counter When the gear change is complete release the gearshift lever Do not rest your hand or arm on the gearshi...

Page 216: ...the hand against the gearshift lever Wait about one second before changing to the desired gear without using excessive force Function of the 16 speed transmission The 16 speed transmission is a manual transmis sion that is operated by hand The transmission features a double H shift arrangement The additional reduction allows you to select a total of 16 forward gears and 2 reverse gears In neutral ...

Page 217: ...e transmission clutch circuit you can no longer change gears Do not set the vehicle in motion or if it is moving then stop it immediately in accordance with the traffic regulations Secure the vehicle against rolling away e g with the parking brake Contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately to have the compressed air system repaired The vehicle has a selectable crawler mode When crawler mo...

Page 218: ...e Settings Assistance systems menu item For vehicles without fluid coupling and with the offroad shift program switch the crawler mode for off road driving on or off page 219 using the í button Automatic transmission with drive specific shift program Depending on the type of transmission and pro gramming the shift program is designed for the following functions R the performance oriented dynamic d...

Page 219: ... occur during automatic gear changes Selecting drive program For vehicles with the fleet shift program the manual drive program can only be activated up to 6th gear for 12 speed transmissions It is not possible to choose between the shift programs After the engine is started the economy econ omy drive program is always activated For vehi cles with the fire sv shift program this is always the A fir...

Page 220: ...oes not endanger opera tional safety or road safety Crawler mode Crawler mode allows the vehicle to creep for wards automatically when the service brake is released and to roll along at idle speed when the accelerator pedal is not depressed After creep ing forwards the vehicle will continue to roll at idle speed until you stop the vehicle with the service brake or the crawler mode is deactiva ted ...

Page 221: ...tched off after the engine starts The indicator lamp on button í lights up Switch on select the start off gear Press the í button The indicator lamp in the í button goes out Depress the accelerator pedal and pull away Crawler mode is activated If you do not pull away immediately after pressing the button the indicator lamp in the button í lights up again Crawler mode then remains switched off To d...

Page 222: ...ar that can be used for pulling away is 2nd gear page 124 Pulling away and stopping automated man ual transmissions Pulling away Start the engine Turn the direction switch to position h drive forwards 1 In all drive programs the transmission control shifts to a suitable start off gear depending on the vehicle load which can be changed manually Release the brake pedal or the parking brake and depre...

Page 223: ... the automatic drive program Acceleration The shift timing point can be actively influenced by the accelerator pedal position little throttle early upshifts lots of throttle later upshifts use kickdown maximum upshift delay or extremely early downshift The kickdown function is limited in the econ omy and fleet shift programs When the continuous brake is engaged on an uphill gradient and a gearshif...

Page 224: ...ate the gear changes yourself In particularly difficult driving conditions switch to the manual drive program to avoid undesirable interruptions in the tractive power which may occure during automatic gear changes In order to support a driving style that improves the fuel economy as much as possible the on board computer displays a gearshift recommen dation in the form of an arrow Shift the gears ...

Page 225: ...d is too high a warning tone sounds The selected reverse gear is not selected The transmission control only selects permissible reverse gears When the vehicle is stopped with 2nd 3rd or 4th reverse gear engaged the transmission control shifts to 1st reverse gear Automatic transmission Overview of touch key gearshift and gear dis play NOTE Damage to the gearbox due to roll ing in neutral position I...

Page 226: ...d the shift ranges with the and buttons when driving on uphill or downhill gradients Changing drive programs The automatic transmission is equipped with the Economy and Power drive programs The drive programs support the desired driving style The Economy drive program is designed for a comfortable economic driving style and makes driving on slippery road surfaces easier After the engine is started...

Page 227: ...he accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached The automatic transmission shifts up again Driving on uphill or downhill gradients NOTE Danger of engine damage if the limiting speed is exceeded If the shift range is limited the engine speed can exceed the limiting speed Exceeding the limiting speed for a relatively long time can lead to engine damage If the shift range is limited do not all...

Page 228: ...nstrument cluster goes out and power is transmitted via the dry clutch Uphill gradients The pulling away behaviour depends on the fol lowing points R the gradient of the road surface R the gross combination weight R the speed at which the accelerator pedal is depressed Apply the parking brake or engage the hill holder Switch on automatic operating mode The electronic management system changes gear...

Page 229: ...ts up The engine speed is limited to 1 300 rpm in manoeuvring mode and the transmission switches to manual drive program p Select a suitable start off gear based on the gross weight of the tractor trailer combina tion All start off gears are available Release the brake pedal The vehicle is depending on the load and gra dient either held or will roll down the uphill gradient with the brakes applied...

Page 230: ...mately two sec onds ASR is activated If the À or Á indicator lamp does not go out ASR has a malfunction Have the fault recti fied at a qualified specialist workshop Deactivating activating ASR WARNING Risk of skidding if ASR is deactivated If you deactivate ASR ASR cannot carry out vehicle stabilisation when pulling away and accelerating ASR should only be deactivated in the following situations 1...

Page 231: ...Deactivating activating Stability Control Assist WARNING Risk of skidding and accident by deactivating Stability Control Assist If you deactivate Stability Control Assist Sta bility Control Assist does not stabilise the vehicle Only deactivate Stability Control Assist in the situations described in the follow ing When you start the engine Stability Control Assist is automatically activated It may ...

Page 232: ...when using differential locks to avoid dam age do not engage differential locks when the driven wheels are spinning do not engage differential locks when the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed Switch on the differential lock only when the vehicle is stationary or moving at walking pace after switching on the differential locks pull away slowly do not drive on a high grip road surface when the...

Page 233: ...t status of the differential locks is displayed in the instru ment cluster To switch off vehicles with one differential lock Press the i button The indicator lamp in the i goes out An event message with the current status of the differential locks is displayed in the instru ment cluster To switch on vehicles with several differen tial locks The individual differential locks can only be selected on...

Page 234: ... conditions have not been met e g different wheel speeds The front axle is engaged disengaged as soon as all shift condi tions have been met When the front axle is engaged the interaxle differential lock of the transfer case is engaged When the front axle is engaged the shift range for upshifts is automati cally limited for vehicles with an automated man ual transmission During ABS braking regulat...

Page 235: ...ift the transmission to neutral position Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to neutral position i Press the m button The off road gear is disengaged when all engagement conditions are met When the on road gear is selected again the m indi cator in the instrument cluster goes out Notes on hydraulic auxiliary drive WARNING Risk of injury due to acceler ating force during off...

Page 236: ...c oil temperature have not been ful filled The hydraulic auxiliary drive is automatically acti vated as soon as the following activation condi tions are met R the service brake is released R the driving speed is less than 15 km h R the accelerator pedal is depressed If the activation conditions are fulfilled the indi cator lamp in the F button lights up and the indicator lamp F in the instrument c...

Page 237: ...ise control the distance control assis tant Press and hold the button for a few sec onds selects the limiter Ñ Activates and sets the current limit speed increases the set limit speed q Activates and calls up the stored limit speed decreases the set limit speed o Deactivates the limiter The È symbol in the on board computer shows the status of the limiter by colour R Grey symbol the limiter is sel...

Page 238: ...limiter again restricts the vehicle speed to the set limit speed Deactivating The limit speed remains stored if you deactivate the limiter Press the o button The on board computer shows the È sym bol in grey or Using the I button select cruise control or the distance control assistant The on board computer shows the é or É symbol and the set speed in grey Cruise control Overview of cruise control ...

Page 239: ...the on board computer shows the é symbol in grey Activating while driving Select cruise control Drive at the desired speed and briefly press the Ñ button Cruise control is activated and the current speed is stored or Briefly press the q button Cruise control is activated and assumes the stored speed The on board computer shows the é sym bol and the set speed in white Release the accelerator pedal ...

Page 240: ...e o button or When cruise control accelerates the vehicle depress the brake pedal The on board computer shows the é sym bol and the set speed in grey or Press and hold the I button to select the limiter The on board computer shows the È sym bol in grey or Select the distance control assistant with the I button The on board computer shows the é sym bol and the set speed in white The distance contro...

Page 241: ...cure the vehicle using the parking brake Do not use the distance control assistant in the following situations R on slippery roads The drive wheels may lose their grip when braking or accelerating and the vehicle may skid R when there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow R in cities and on country roads If the distance control assistant no longer detects a vehicle driving in front ...

Page 242: ...electronic management system R the distance sensor initialisation is not yet complete If the distance control assistant is deactivated automatically a warning tone sounds If the distance control assistant cannot be activa ted the on board computer displays the km h message in grey The distance control assistant remains activated in the following situations R you decelerate using the continuous bra...

Page 243: ...tions must be fulfilled R the vehicle in front of you must drive on or already be more than 10 m away R the forward gear is engaged R the continuous brake is deactivated R the electronic parking brake and the service brake are released To pull away briefly depress the accelerator pedal or Press the q button The vehicle pulls away and adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front but only up to ...

Page 244: ... pedal again The distance control assistant adjusts the speed to the set speed Observe the notes on particular driving situa tions under Active Brake Assist page 248 Deactivating The speed remains stored if you deactivate the distance control assistant Press the o button or When the distance control assistant acceler ates the vehicle depress the brake pedal The on board computer shows the É sym bo...

Page 245: ...PPC Interurban via the Controls menu and the Settings Assistance systems menu items in the multimedia system PPC is active when the following conditions are met R PPC has been activated in the settings menu R cruise control or the distance control assis tant is active R GPS reception is available R map data is available PPC is restricted in the following situations R the transmission is in the man...

Page 246: ...gher you set the downhill speed tolerance the greater the savings in fuel If cruise control is activated and the set speed is 50 km h or less the downhill speed tolerance is specified at 0 km h Setting the lower speed tolerance Select menu item 3 to set the lower speed tolerance The speed tolerance changes in five levels Level two is set as standard The higher you set the lower speed tolerance the...

Page 247: ...aulty windscreen wiper or a sticker In some circumstances Active Brake Assist does not react correctly in the following situations R if vehicles move quickly into the sensor detec tion range R on bends with tight radii In some circumstances Active Brake Assist 5 does not react correctly in the following situa tions R to stationary people R to pedestrians that are obscured by other objects R if the...

Page 248: ... in workshops The following causes can lead to no visual and or acoustic warnings being issued in a critical situa tion R Active Brake Assist has not recognised the danger of the situation R Active Brake Assist is deactivated R Active Brake Assist has failed If a visual and or acoustic warning is issued or a partial brake application is performed in a non critical situation suppress Active Brake A...

Page 249: ...one sounds Partial braking Active Brake Assist The symbol appears in the red event win dow in the on board computer An intermittent warning tone sounds In addition Active Brake Assist slows the vehicle with automatic partial braking Active Brake Assist brakes the vehicle with around 50 of the vehicle s maximum brak ing power Emergency braking Active Brake Assist If you do not react to the collisio...

Page 250: ...vehi cles The ability of Active Brake Assist and the distance control assistant to detect vehicles driving on a different line or stationary vehicles is limited Active Brake Assist and the distance control assistant may unexpectedly issue warnings or brake your vehicle The distance control assistant may accelerate unexpectedly Other vehicles changing lane The ability of Active Brake Assist and the...

Page 251: ...d the distance control assistant may unexpectedly issue warnings or brake your vehicle The distance control assistant may also accelerate the vehicle unexpectedly Obstacles and stationary vehicles Active Brake Assist and distance control assistant may be too late detecting obstacles or stationary vehicles in front of the detected vehicle Active Brake Assist and the distance control assistant may u...

Page 252: ... indicates an updated limit speed In countries without map data the function is restricted Beside the information in the map legally appli cable limit speeds of the respective country are taken into account The camera also detects traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an additional sign e g in wet conditions These are taken into account in the display of the limit speed or displayed sepa r...

Page 253: ...r vehicles transporting haz ardous goods are not taken into account by the system Make sure that the windscreen is always kept clean and unobstructed in the area of the camera page 318 Therefore switch on the wind screen wiper to clean the windscreen for exam ple or remove snow and ice from the wind screen Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid Always adjust your speed to suit the traffic situation Th...

Page 254: ... on the affected side of the vehicle R red lane markings Lane Keeping Assist is activated and is issuing a warning on the affected side of the vehicle R blue lane markings only vehicles with Active Drive Assist lateral distance control is acti vated and ready to warn on the affected side of the vehicle The Lane Keeping function is active page 257 Functions and activation conditions Lane Keeping As...

Page 255: ...rea of the camera page 318 Therefore switch on the wind screen wiper to clean the windscreen for exam ple or remove snow and ice from the wind screen Overview Attention Assist assists you during long monoto nous journeys such as on motorways and trunk roads Attention Assist is active at speeds above approximately 60 km h If Attention Assist detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapse...

Page 256: ...railer malfunc tion contact the trailer manufacturer If it cannot be guaranteed that the trailer information is set correctly or if the trailer semitrailer has a special design trailer moni toring can be temporarily deactivated page 256 Trailers without an ISO 11992 2 interface after coupling up a trailer semitrailer it is necessary to perform a few right turns until the system has properly adjust...

Page 257: ...pled up a trailer semitrailer the grey á indicator lamp lights up in the Assistance menu If you have not coupled up a trailer semitrailer the grey Û indicator lamp lights up in the Assistance menu If you have switched off the trailer monitoring of Sideguard Assist the grey â indicator lamp lights up in the Assistance menu For vehicles with MirrorCam the warning occurs via the warning lamp in the M...

Page 258: ...left On vehicles with a rear overhang larger than 1 5 m Sideguard Assist warns you about station ary and moving obstacles in the towing vehicle s range of movement up to a maximum speed of 36 km h If there is a risk of collision with a stationary or moving obstacle due to the rear of the vehicle swinging out when turning left the red warning lamp in the A pillar flashes for approximately two secon...

Page 259: ...on on Radar sensor system radio type approval page 12 Active Drive Assist ADA is designed to support drivers of long distance vehicles with their longi tudinal and lateral distance control duties For this purpose ADA has comfort functions and includes the following systems R Distance control assistant R Lane Keeping LK R Lane Departure Protection LDP It is only possible to use Active Drive Assist ...

Page 260: ... 315 and Cleaning sensors page 318 Function of Lane Keeping LK Continuous lane guidance is carried out by the Lane Keeping function The driver is then supported in keeping the vehi cle between the lane markings through addi tional small steering interventions Camera and radar signals are used to control this WARNING Risk of accident due to unex pected steering interventions by Active Drive Assist ...

Page 261: ...course or intervene to correct the lane at any time If the driver is inactive for a period of 15 seconds a yellow event window with the Ø warning symbol is shown in the instrument cluster After 30 seconds of inactivity a red event win dow with the Ø warning symbol is shown and a warning tone sounds which increases in inten sity with time After 60 seconds of inactivity an aggressive warning tone so...

Page 262: ... warning A lane correcting steering intervention cannot always bring the vehicle back into the original lane Always steer yourself especially if Lane Keeping Assist warns you or Active Drive Assist steers to correct the lane The acoustic warning and the detection of the lane markings are basic requirements for an active steering intervention After each LDP steering intervention the Lane Keeping fu...

Page 263: ...e without add on equipment make sure that the chassis frame is always fully raised Oth erwise you could damage the air suspension bel lows on the rear axle Further information on the characteristics of possible add on equipment can be found in the body equipment mounting direc tives Vehicles equipped with driving level lowered and or with low profile tyres avoid operating the vehicle with a lowere...

Page 264: ...nal control panel on the vehicle body and on the outside of the driver s seat wait approximately 60 seconds do not press a button or Drive at a speed above approximately 30 km h The control panel is automatically deactiva ted Raising or lowering the chassis with the con trol panel WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi cle lowering When lowering the vehicle other people could become trapped if their...

Page 265: ...tion of the chassis frame When swap bodies are removed the shock absorbers could be damaged as a result of the sudden spring action of the chassis frame Fully lower the chassis frame before removing swap bodies Store a constant chassis height for loading and unloading the vehicle Vehicles with a trailing axle lower the trailing axle page 266 If required raise lower the chassis to the desired heigh...

Page 266: ...tions Special functions are deactivated in the following cases R The ignition is switched off R The T button on the operating unit is pressed R The button on the instrument panel is pressed R The ë button on the instrument panel is pressed If the ignition is switched on again after an automatic deactivation the special functions will remain deactivated A special function must if necessary be activ...

Page 267: ...level The rear axle is raised higher than the front axle On car transporters the rear axle is raised higher than the front axle This is to prevent the car transporter from bottoming out to avoid damage The on board computer shows a yellow event window if the speed is too fast at shunting level Stop the vehicle or Drive at walking pace To activate shunting level press the lower section of the raise...

Page 268: ...imedia sys tem As long as the starting off aid is switched on the indicator lamp å in the status area lights up yellow If the starting off aid has no time limit stop the starting off aid manually after a short time To stop the starting off aid manually press the å button again or Press the T button on the operating unit of the level control system page 261 Raising lowering leading trailing axles E...

Page 269: ...onal axle is centred The wheels of the additional axle steer in a straight ahead position When the indicator lamp Õ in the instru ment cluster lights up the additional axle is centred To release the steering function Press the Õ button again When the indicator lamp Õ in the instru ment cluster lights up the steering function of the additional axle is activated The addi tional axle co steers again ...

Page 270: ...s due to underride guard being folded up while the vehicle is in motion If the underride guard is folded up a vehicle could become trapped underneath the chas sis in the event of a rear end collision There is a risk of fatal injury for the occu pants of the vehicle colliding from behind Fold the underride guard down and lock it in place when driving on public roads If a higher angle of approach de...

Page 271: ...and side of vehicle Set the underride guard to the road paver operation position Swing both mud flaps 2 up over the licence plate bracket Attach the rings of mud flaps 2 to hooks 1 on the licence plate bracket Notes on road paver mode Tipper with steel suspension Tipper with steel suspension in road paver mode overrun mode In road paver mode the roller of the road paver presses against the tyres T...

Page 272: ...ts of the exhaust sys tem Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system When driving on unpaved roads or off road regularly check the vehicle under side Remove trapped plants or other flam mable material in particular If there is damage consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately WARNING Risk of skidding when ABS ...

Page 273: ...ncreased steering forces at short notice WARNING Risk of accident with differen tial lock engaged If you switch on the automatic drive program when driving off road or with the differential lock engaged the electronic management system may intervene when this is undesired Due to the interruption in the tractive power the vehicle can roll back on uphill gradients for example Always drive carefully ...

Page 274: ... the vehicle is being driven up or down a slope and it begins to tilt steer the vehicle into the line of the fall immediately Only drive over embankments and on slopes along the line of fall Only brake once the vehicle is on the line of fall Slowly depress the brake pedal if the engine s braking effect is insufficient when driving downhill Preparing for fording A vehicle s fording capability depen...

Page 275: ...oad driving Drive quickly to overcome rolling resistance Drive in the tyre tracks of vehicles ahead Pay attention to the vehicle s ground clear ance in the case of deep tyre ruts Checklist after driving off road NOTE Damage due to parts of plants or branches Parts of plants or branches which have become trapped could damage vehicle com ponents The following parts of the vehicle could be damaged R ...

Page 276: ...erve the following points after operation in mud sand water or after exposure to similar dirty conditions R clean the brake discs brakepads wheels and axle joints and check them for damage R lubricate the axle joints R test the brakes while paying attention to the road and traffic conditions Economical and environmentally aware driv ing Fuel consumption depends on the following fac tors R the vehi...

Page 277: ...84 R road and weather conditions e g wet or soft road surfaces snow or rain increase fuel consumption Aerodynamics Air turbulence increases aerodynamic resistance and therefore fuel consumption Air turbulence occurs in particular on additionally installed equipment e g additional headlamps Set the wind deflector to the correct height of the add on equipment semitrailer page 297 With open loads arr...

Page 278: ... cannot cancel the process when the message appears The message disappears automatically when the process is complete HC Burn Off is not a diesel particulate filter regeneration function Filter replacement WARNING Risk of poisoning from soot particles It is hazardous to health to inhale or touch soot particles Have the diesel particulate filter checked at a qualified specialist workshop Automatic ...

Page 279: ...mum 60 minutes Manual regeneration can only be started under the following conditions R when the on board computer has prompted you to do so via a corresponding event win dow R when regeneration lockout is not activated Manual regeneration can be started via the multimedia system Manual regeneration is only started via the É button on vehicles for transporting hazardous materials or with the fire ...

Page 280: ...onditions R maintenance R the fuel type in use R driving resistance R your driving style For these reasons it is not possible to provide precise information on fuel consumption for each individual vehicle Information and instructions on how to keep fuel consumption low can be found in the section on Economic and environmentally aware driving page 274 Details about average fuel consumption is displ...

Page 281: ...lowing meanings R ý Reverse warning device deactivated R þ Reverse warning device quiet R ÿ Reverse warning device loud If reverse gear is not engaged a volume reduc tion in the reverse warning device remains active for approximately two minutes The reverse warn ing device is then loud again The reverse warning device can be deactivated regardless of whether the reverse gear is engaged Vehicles wi...

Page 282: ...omatically cancelled R the sensor monitored semitrailer coupling is not engaged or the semitrailer is no longer detected R the tyre pressure monitoring system displays a tyre pressure loss warning R you are driving faster than approximately 40 km h with the shunting level activated R the instrument cluster and or the on board computer is malfunctioning Important oper ating information maintenance ...

Page 283: ...fied performance as well as legally prescribed emission levels of the Euro 4 and Euro 5 Standards The use of fuels with a sulphur content over 0 005 by weight 50 ppm reduces the life expectancy of the engine and exhaust system The following fuel types are not permitted R sulphurous fuel with a sulphur content over 0 05 by weight R marine diesel fuel R aviation turbine fuel R heating oils R bio die...

Page 284: ...at only one of the pump nozzle lugs rest on the edge of the filler neck If the passenger vehicle pump nozzle has become stuck twist or tip the pump nozzle to release it You will find further information on fuel in the Operating fluids section page 388 Filling order On vehicles with an additional fuel tank you must observe the filling order If the filling order is not adhered to the fuel display an...

Page 285: ...b handle 2 to refuel the vehicle Use folding ladder 3 only when it is fully folded out and both locking mech anisms are engaged Press release knob 6 on detachable locking mechanism 5 and detach the locking mech anism Pull locking mechanism 4 from the catch and hold it Fold out the ladder in the direction of the arrow Once the ladder is folded out engage locking mechanism 4 in the catch Press detac...

Page 286: ...ith AdBlue observe the following R wash AdBlue off skin immediately with soap and water R if you get AdBlue in your eyes rinse them immediately and thoroughly with clean water Seek medical attention immediately R if you have swallowed AdBlue rinse your mouth immediately with water and drink plenty of water Seek medical attention imme diately R immediately change clothes that have been soiled by Ad...

Page 287: ... semitrailer may be restricted and you should adapt your driving style accordingly Always remove the mud guard centre parts before coupling up NOTE Observe the following safety notes for driving with trailers semitrailers Attach a trailer semitrailer only at an appropriate trailer fifth wheel coupling Ensure there is adequate clearance between the trailer semitrailer and the towing vehicle If the ...

Page 288: ... following parameters R Wheelbase R Body height R Overhang R Distance from the towing vehicle to the trailer or semitrailer Swivel angle WARNING Risk of accident if the swivel angle is exceeded If the swivel angle is exceeded during very tight cornering the following can happen R The cable compressed air and hydraulic lines may break away R The trailer hitch and the trailer drawbar may be damaged ...

Page 289: ...ndicator lamp in the status area of the on board computer instrument cluster lights up NOTE Damage to the fifth wheel kingpin or the monitored semitrailer coupling During coupling up the red Check semitrailer coupling open if needed event window will be displayed by the on board computer Check the locking mechanism on the monitored semitrailer coupling NOTE Damage to the sensor on the fifth wheel ...

Page 290: ...wheel coupling manu facturer s instructions For vehicles with a monitored semitrailer cou pling observe the information on the coupling uncoupling procedures in the manufacturer s operating instructions Before coupling up Use chocks to secure the semitrailer against rolling away Open the fifth wheel coupling 1 with lever 2 see the manufacturer s operating instruc tions Semitrailer trucks with air ...

Page 291: ... coupling daily for lon gitudinal play by moving the towbar body of the trailer coupling backwards and forwards firmly Have any longitudinal play rectified at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible The longitudinal play cannot be checked on the coupling jaw Apply the parking brake and release the service brake on the trailer see the manufac turer s operating instructions Use chocks to...

Page 292: ...uld R slip and or fall R damage components e g the battery cover and fall as a result R burn yourself on hot components Always use secure climbing aids e g a suitable ladder WARNING Risk of burning due to the cover of the silencer being hot The cover of the silencer can get very hot when driving You could burn your feet if for example you step on this cover in order to connect disconnect the cable...

Page 293: ... socket 5 Check lighting systems turn signals and brake lamps on the vehicle and on the trailer semitrailer for correct function and cleanli ness Check the operation of the indicator lamps for the towing vehicle and trailer semitrailer turn signals in the instrument cluster After pulling away check that the brake sys tem on the trailer semitrailer is functioning correctly paying attention to the r...

Page 294: ... the tipper body is raised while driving If you drive off with the tipper body raised it could get caught on buildings bridges or trees for example Before driving off always ensure that the tipper body is lowered and properly secured NOTE Damage to the hydraulic system of the tractor semitrailer combination Different types of hydraulic fluid are rarely compatible although they are mixed from the s...

Page 295: ... pressure LP 170 bar 2 Operating position high pressure HP 250 bar 3 Operating lever 4 Tipper valve Connecting disconnecting hydraulic lines Keep the hydraulic lines such that they can man age all movements when cornering etc without tensioning kinking or rubbing Before connecting the hydraulic lines make sure that their threaded couplings are compatible with the sockets on the towing vehicle Do n...

Page 296: ...aulic pump page 307 The chassis is lowered automatically This increases stability The display shows the Û symbol for vehicle frames below driving level Ensure that the low speed splitter box is selected Pull up and hold the pull ring on the control lever in the cab page 292 Pull the control lever back gently To stop the tipping movement move the control lever into the centre position STOP The furt...

Page 297: ...c system Never top up too much hydraulic fluid Have excess hydraulic fluid siphoned off Only use hydraulic fluids which have been checked and approved by the Mercedes Benz Specification for Oper ating Fluids for the semitrailer hydraulic system Using other hydraulic fluids or mixing other hydraulic fluids can dam age the hydraulic system of the tractor semitrailer combination Hydraulic fluid reser...

Page 298: ...ore than 24 months a change of hydraulic fluid must be carried out before restart ing operation Operating data of the hydraulic system Hydraulic fluid quality The hydraulic system of the tractor semitrailer combination is filled at the factory with year round hydraulic fluid from H LP HLP D 22 Only use authorised hydraulic fluid with part number A 000 989 10 06 according to the Mercedes Benz Speci...

Page 299: ...tance from the trailer semitrailer to the detected obstacle is also displayed for exam ple 2 30 m If the distance to the detected obstacle is less than approximately 1 80 m the on board computer displays the trailer semitrailer symbol in red If the distance to the detected obstacle is less than approximately 0 70 m a warning tone sounds Wind deflector Adjusting the wind deflector WARNING Risk of i...

Page 300: ...ect a higher setting of the wind deflector Determine which diagram corresponds to your vehicle Measure clearance S between the door soffit and body Measure height difference H between the door sill and body Identify adjustment detent A in the diagram with height difference H Unscrew the screws 1 on the adjustment rails on both sides of the vehicle Using the determined adjustment detent A adjust th...

Page 301: ... L cab StreamSpace 420 platform vehicle L cab StreamSpace 600 platform vehicle L cab Stream BigSpace 765 platform vehi cle L cab Stream Big GigaSpace 765 LowDeck semi trailer truck S cab ClassicSpace 420 semi trailer truck M cab ClassicSpace 420 semi trailer truck Driving mode 299 ...

Page 302: ...M cab ClassicSpace 600 semi trailer truck L cab ClassicSpace 600 semi trailer truck L cab StreamSpace 420 semi trailer truck L cab StreamSpace 600 semi trailer truck L cab Stream BigSpace 765 semi trailer truck L cab Stream Big GigaSpace 765 LowLiner semi trailer truck 300 Driving mode ...

Page 303: ...d accumulations of ice on both sides of the vehicle between the side trim and the chassis Side trim with quick release fastener completely depress front and rear levers 2 on the quick release fasteners or Side trim with bolts unscrew front and rear bolts 3 Renew the lubricant on the quick release fas teners from time to time This ensures the quick release fasteners work smoothly Pull side trim 1 o...

Page 304: ...tted they may break As a result you could injure others and dam age the vehicle Maximum permissible speed for operat ing with snow chains NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to snow chains Only use snow chains that are approved and recommended for Mercedes Benz This avoids damage to the vehicle If you have any questions consult a qualified specialist workshop NOTE Damage to the differential Mercedes Be...

Page 305: ...atures R fuel preheating R coolant preheater R heated electronic air processing unit R auxiliary heating Cold resistant operating fluids Assembly Mercedes Benz Specifica tions for Operating Fluids Sheet No Fuel system Winter diesel fuel up to 22 C Engine Engine oil 228 51 SAE 5W 30 A 000 989 69 01 Transmission transfer case Transmission oil 235 11 SAE 75W 90 A 001 989 28 03 All wheel drive front a...

Page 306: ... starting it page 110 In outside temperatures below 30 C and vehicles with a coolant preheater preheat the engine with the coolant preheater for at least 90 minutes Switch on the ignition Pay attention to the outside temperature shown on the display page 119 and signs that the on board electrical system voltage is low e g weak lighting system Shift the transmission to the neutral position Deactiva...

Page 307: ...side temperatures As a result it can take significantly longer to charge the battery in winter Parking in low temperatures If you park the vehicle in outside temperatures below 30 C its ability to start cannot be guaran teed even with the cold climate package Mercedes Benz recommends not parking the vehicle in the open air in outside temperatures below 30 C If you do park the vehicle in the open a...

Page 308: ...he power take off you can drive auxiliary assemblies e g hydraulic pumps Depending on the conditions of use you must operate the engine and power take off at a certain engine speed working speed Power take offs with rpm limitation when the power take off is engaged you cannot exceed the programmed working speed The display of the on board computer shows the engagement status of the power take off ...

Page 309: ...acti vation status 0 The red indicator lamp in the switch I lights up Vehicles with manual transmission release the clutch pedal when the display shows the power take off is activated You cannot engage the power take off when the parking brake is released In this case the yellow event window in the on board computer shows and Engage parking brake Apply the parking brake and activate the power take...

Page 310: ...ne idling speed OM 470 OM 471 OM 473 approx 500 rpm 800 rpm OM 936 approx 600 rpm 800 rpm OM 460 approx 560 rpm 800 rpm The rpm range can differ for special purpose bod ies Stop the vehicle Apply the parking brake Shift the transmission to neutral position Engage power take off page 307 Setting engine speed Select the Driver Assistance Systems menu item ë in the instrument display In the Rotationa...

Page 311: ...ivery The adapter for the emergency gearshift dur ing engine driven power take off NMV can be found in the vehicle document wallet Vehicles with the N4W or N4X power take off can be identified by the external clutch actuator If there is a cover plate at this point the vehicle is equipped with the N4Y or N4Z power take off Observe the activation deactivation order when using the engine driven power...

Page 312: ...mputer shows and the indicator lamp in the switch S goes out Tipper mode How tipper mode works To activate the tipper body and other functions controls for pneumatic sensor and actuating valves can be fitted on the door side next to the driver s seat The door trim will then be adapted to ensure adequate space The control knob and pull switch can also be fitted in multiple ways and in different com...

Page 313: ...sure to follow the safety regu lations and the tipper manufacturer s separate operating instructions When the tipper pump power take off is engaged you can select any start off gear or reverse gear while stationary Changes of direc tion are permitted only in the selected gear Do not change gears while driving In vehicles with an automated manual transmission the transmis sion will change automatic...

Page 314: ...nu facturer s separate operating instructions Switch off the tipper pump power take off page 307 Raise the chassis to the driving level page 263 The Û symbol for chassis below driving level will disappear from the display 312 Working mode ...

Page 315: ...the following points when wet cleaning the vehicle interior R never use a high pressure cleaner R make sure that no fluids can penetrate or remain in gaps and cavities R during cleaning ensure there is sufficient ventilation R ensure that the vehicle interior completely dries following cleaning Recommended cleaners Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Seat belts R Clean with mild det...

Page 316: ...allow fluids with sticky ingre dients to come into contact with the steering wheel or the steering wheel buttons Notes on use of a high pressure cleaner WARNING Risk of an accident when using high pressure cleaners with circular jet nozzles The water jet of a circular jet nozzle dirt grinder can cause externally invisible dam age to the tyres or chassis parts Components damaged in this way may une...

Page 317: ...njury if unsuitable climbing aids are used If you use vehicle body openings or add on parts as steps the following can occur R You may slip and or fall R You may damage the vehicle and then fall Always use non slip stable climbing aids e g a suitable ladder WARNING Risk of entrapment if the windscreen wipers are switched on while the windscreen is being cleaned If the windscreen wipers are set in ...

Page 318: ...ean the vehicle with a water temperature of maximum 40 C R do not use alkaline or acidic products only use a neutral cleaning agent mixed to the ratio specified by the manufacturer R do not use substances dissolved in petrol rapeseed oil diesel petrol or other solvents Radiator surface NOTE Engine overheating due to dam aged or dirty radiator fins Deformed or dirty radiator fins can result in redu...

Page 319: ... down access step If you drive with the front access step folded down it may touch the road surface during off road driving and be damaged Before starting to drive fold up the front access step and lock it if necessary Keep steps and grab handles free of the fol lowing dirt R Mud R Soil R Snow R Ice This will improve the safety of your footing Steps front Example Actros L cab steps and grab handle...

Page 320: ...for semitrailer trucks Steps and grab handle example Actros semi trailer truck without side trim Steps and grab handle example Actros semi trailer truck with side trim Vehicles with side air deflector fold the side air deflector 3 inwards Use the steps 2 and the grab handle 1 when cleaning the vehicle Cleaning the sensors When cleaning areas of the vehicle which are high up always use the steps an...

Page 321: ...itch off the windscreen wip ers and the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades Regularly clean the windscreen in the area of rain and light sensor 1 and camera 2 to prevent malfunctions If the windscreen in the area of the rain and light sensor and the camera is damaged the functionality of different driving and driving safety systems and of the rain and light sen sor may be impai...

Page 322: ...he following settings can be made in the multi media system in the menu Status under the menu item Maintenance R fuel grade R resetting the values of the fluid coupling R the state of the diesel particulate filter Like all technical equipment the vehicle requires care and maintenance The scope and frequency of maintenance work mainly depend on the oper ating conditions which can differ widely You ...

Page 323: ...message page 129 The maintenance system automatically notifies you of maintenance due dates Examples of this are R Air filter 12 08 2018 3000 km Maintenance due dates are displayed 14 days before the respective inspection is due R Air filter Maintenance due The maintenance due date is due R Air filter Maintenance due immediately The maintenance due date has been excee ded Opening closing the maint...

Page 324: ...hen using storing or disposing of operating fluids Always store operating fluids sealed in their original containers Always keep children away from operat ing fluids NOTE Engine damage due to a coolant level that is too low Engine damage may result if the vehicle is operated with too little coolant Ensure that you observe the notes in the Operat ing fluids chapter page 385 The coolant expansion re...

Page 325: ... and remove it Check the coolant level The coolant in the coolant expansion reser voir must reach to the edge of the filler neck Add coolant until it reaches the edge of the filler neck Replace the turquoise cap 3 and tighten as far as it will go Vehicles with coolant expansion reservoir below the maintenance flap close the main tenance flap Vehicles with coolant expansion reservoir behind the cab...

Page 326: ...m freezing on the wind screen Pre mix the washer fluid to the correct mixing ratio in a container Open the maintenance flap page 321 Unscrew and remove the cap 1 of the washer fluid reservoir Refill the washer fluid reservoir Replace the cap 1 and screw it on Close the maintenance flap Cleaning the cyclone dust pre separator NOTE Tapping blowing or washing out the air filter could damage the engin...

Page 327: ...he air intake duct 1 Pull the coarse filter out of the duct Tap out or blow out the coarse filter Push the coarse filter into the duct In doing so pay attention to the airflow direction indi cated by arrows on the top The arrows must point downwards Fit the air intake duct 1 Slide the catch 2 on the air intake duct 1 towards r Replacing the wiper blades WARNING Risk of injury due to use of unsuita...

Page 328: ...tion Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 4 away from the wiper arm Fitting the wiper blades Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow 1 Slide the catch 2 in the direction of the arrow 3 until it engages in the locking posi tion Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor rectly Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind screen Checking topping up the...

Page 329: ...perature Park the vehicle horizontally Apply the parking brake Shift the automatic transmission to neutral position Start the engine and let it run at idling speed Press the 2 and 3 buttons simultaneously Press the 2 button The oil level measurement starts During the oil level measurement the display 1 shows the codes from oL 08 to oL 01 in sequence Wait for approximately two minutes After the wai...

Page 330: ...ating fluids can cause considerable damage to the environ ment Dispose of operating fluids in an envi ronmentally responsible manner Check the major assemblies for leak tightness regularly If you note fluid loss e g oil spots in the parking space have the cause rectified immediately in a qualified specialist workshop Checking the anti corrosion protection NOTE Damage to the anti corrosion pro tect...

Page 331: ...tteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection point for used batteries Observe the safety notes and protective meas ures when handling the battery Risk of explosion Explosive oxyhydro gen gas is produced when batteries are being charged Only charge the batteries in a well ventilated area Risk of explosion Avoid creating sparks Avoid fire open flames and do not smoke when handling t...

Page 332: ...R The refrigerator is not impacted by the energy saving mode It always stays switched on to preserve perishable goods Its electrical consumption is minimal but not negligible R Devices such as coffee makers microwave ovens and kettles have an extremely high electrical consumption for their usually brief length of time in use R Ideally charge mobile phones and notebooks whilst driving and not when ...

Page 333: ...battery pole or bat tery sensor On vehicles with a battery sensor the nega tive terminal is part of the battery sensor If the negative terminal is not correctly secured on the negative pole of the battery contact is not guaranteed The battery sensor or battery pole may be damaged as a result of this Tighten the negative terminal on the battery sensor with a tightening torque of 7 Nm 1 Nm Observe t...

Page 334: ... 1 from the lower battery carrier Pull out the lower battery carrier Unscrew screw 2 from lower securing frame 3 Remove securing frame 3 Remove the lower battery and the lower bat tery carrier Fitting Insert the lower battery carrier Place the battery onto the lower battery car rier Position lower securing frame 3 and screw in screw 2 Push in the lower battery carrier Screw screws 1 into the lower...

Page 335: ...30 C Keep the battery voltage constant at 12 6 V Charge the battery when the no load voltage is under 12 6 V This ensures that the vehicle can always be started If you park up your vehicle for longer than three weeks observe the notes on parking up the vehi cle page 336 When storing batteries comply with all safety regulations such as operating instructions regu lations concerning hazardous materi...

Page 336: ... functions which are also deactivated in energy saving mode are deactiva ted Additionally the following functions are deactiva ted in transport mode R Work lamps R Cargo liftgate R Charging management alternator R Dipped beam when the ignition is switched off R Ignition at level one after 15 minutes when the engine is switched off and no diagnostic device is connected The following functions are n...

Page 337: ... batteries Unscrew the battery cell caps Check the battery fluid level Charge the batteries separately Connect and switch on the charger See the charger s operating instructions If the batteries are charged deactivate the charger and screw the cell caps onto the bat teries Fit the batteries After charging replacing the batteries the battery charge level calculated may not be correct It takes appro...

Page 338: ...cle When parking up the vehicle special measures according to sheet 382 0 of the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids You can obtain detailed information from any Mercedes Benz service centre 336 Maintenance and care ...

Page 339: ... and do not notify Mercedes Benz Service 24 h the data is deleted after 72 hours Vehicle tool kits Opening closing the tool kit compartment The tool kit compartment is at the side of the cab above the wheel arch and only accessible from the outside Opening the tool kit compartment Press release catch 1 on the outside in the recess Outside flap 2 opens until stopped by the safety hook Press release...

Page 340: ...bunk or seat bunk combination the fire extin guisher and jack are behind the driver s seat You are responsible for stowing the tools yourself On the S cab the jack is on the B pillar behind the co driver and the vehicle tool kit is behind the driver s seat For all vehicles except those on the French market the fire extinguisher is on the engine tunnel on the rear panel For vehicles on the French m...

Page 341: ...er the retainer 2 Press the retainer 1 in the direction of the arrow and hold it there Pull out the chock 2 Release the retainer 1 Inserting the chock Press the retainer 1 in the direction of the arrow and hold it there Insert the chock 2 into the bracket Release the retainer 1 Pull the elastic strap over and beyond the retainer 1 and onto the chock 2 Cab Tilting the cab Before tilting the cab WAR...

Page 342: ...y call may result Prior to tilting it is absolutely essential to acti vate the ERA system s service mode Information about activating the service mode can be found in the ERA GLONASS supplement Tilting the cab forwards mechanical hydrau lic cab tilting system Cab tilting pump on right example 1 Drive position 2 Tilting position 3 Hexagon nut Do not step on the engine when the cab is tilted Read th...

Page 343: ...into the rear end position The catch will engage audibly and the cab will lock automatically Do not continue to operate the pump lever on the tilting pump once the cab is locked in position Close the maintenance flap Swing the flap to the right of the entrance down until you hear it engage Check whether the º indicator lamp on the instrument cluster goes out after you start the engine When the º i...

Page 344: ...re the following before every journey R The cab is locked R The cab is engaged in the driving position and the valve lever is in the driving posi tion R The indicator lamp goes out when the engine is started Swing the valve lever on the cab tilting pump into driving position 1 Press and hold button 3 until the cab has til ted into the rear end position The cab will lock automatically Swing the fla...

Page 345: ...e for the cab tilting pump in module A1 in the main fuse carrier page 356 The tilting hydraulics are leaking or have failed Have the tilting hydraulics repaired at a qualified specialist work shop Engine Starting switching off the engine with the cab tilted WARNING Risk of injury due to moving parts There are moving components in the engine compartment e g the radiator fan and the poly V belt Make...

Page 346: ...cess and starting assistance During the charging process and starting assistance the battery may release an explo sive gas mixture Avoid fire naked flames creating sparks and smoking Make sure that there is sufficient venti lation during the charging process and during starting assistance Do not lean over a battery NOTE Damage of the starter due to too many starting procedures Do not bleed the fue...

Page 347: ...of the hand pump 3 on the main filter until a noticeable resistance can be felt Within about five seconds press the external engine start stop page 343 and start the engine If the engine starts let the engine run with increased engine speed If the engine does not start repeat the proce dure Tilt the cab back to drive position page 339 Screw on the fuel tank fuel filler cap Fit the cover 2 Bleeding...

Page 348: ...hile doing so The starting procedure is automatically inter rupted for the following vehicles R engine OM 936 after about 60 seconds R OM 470 471 473 engines after about 40 seconds On vehicles with OM 460 engine the starting procedure has to be interrupted after 20 sec onds and may have to be repeated after around a minute After three starting proce dures take a break of about three minutes If the...

Page 349: ...ne of the middle fins down Turn the lock of the upper air regulation sys tem clockwise to position 2 Lower air regulation system To open and lock to open the fins 2 of the lower air regulation system carefully fold one of the middle fins up Turn the locking screw 3 using the torx key vehicle tool kit approximately a Õ turn The locking lever is unscrewed and locks the lower air regulation system Th...

Page 350: ...lat tyre Preparing for a wheel change WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect positioning of the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip with the vehicle raised Only position the jack at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle The base of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle WARNIN...

Page 351: ... raising the vehicle R Make sure that the maximum load capacity for the jack is not exceeded The maximum load capacity of the jack is stated on the adhesive label affixed to the jack R The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle for a short time e g while a wheel is being changed It is not suitable for raising and holding the vehicle so that work can be car ried out underneath it R Only positio...

Page 352: ...s regularly 3 Spray nuts 3 and fasten ing bolts regularly with rust penetrating oil Removing the spare wheel If necessary remove the side trim or side underride guard Assemble the hand crank and the pump lever vehicle tool kit page 338 Fit the pump lever and the hand crank on spare wheel winch 1 Make sure that the clamping sleeve on spare wheel winch 1 engages in the recesses on the pump lever Tur...

Page 353: ... the jack beneath the jack support point on the air suspension support directly in front of the front axle All wheel drive front axle Flat tyre on the left hand side of the vehicle turn the steering wheel to the left as far as it will go or Flat tyre on the right hand side of the vehicle turn the steering wheel to the right as far as it will go Position the jack under the jack support point beneat...

Page 354: ...oosen 1 the wheel nut covers and remove them Unscrew the wheel nuts that secure wheel nut cover 1 Remove wheel nut cover 1 Remove the remaining wheel nuts Remove the wheel Vehicles with 14 00 R 20 twin tyres remove the wheel nuts for the inner wheel from the connecting flange and then remove the con necting flange Vehicles with 14 00 R 20 twin tyres remove the inner wheel Fitting a wheel NOTE Dama...

Page 355: ...tyres fit the wheel in place and screw on two to three wheel nuts Vehicles with single tyres screw on the remaining wheel nuts together with the wheel nut cover Vehicles with twin tyres place the assembly sleeve vehicle tool kit on the wheel stud before fitting the inner wheel Vehicles with twin tyres fit both the wheels and screw on two or three wheel nuts Vehicles with twin tyres remove the asse...

Page 356: ...e instructions and safety notes on Changing a wheel in the event of a flat tyre page 348 Observe the wheel nut tightening torques page 394 Have all wheels retightened after 50 km When using new or newly painted wheel rims have the tightening torque of the wheel nuts checked again after driving approximately 1 000 to 5 000 km Retighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise pat tern On light alloy wheels th...

Page 357: ...ss causes tyres to over heat and possibly catch fire Guide the tyre valve or valve extension through the centre of the valve cut out NOTE Wheel damage due to imbalance If the clamping plate nuts are tightened in a crosswise pattern the rim is placed under tension and the wheel becomes imbalanced Tighten the nuts in a clockwise direc tion Tighten the nuts in several stages up to the specified tight...

Page 358: ...tomatic circuit breakers Blown fuses or defective automatic circuit break ers must be replaced with equivalent fuses with the fuse ratings recommended in the fuse assign ment diagram Fuses with the same fuse rating are the same colour You can obtain further information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre The fuse assignment diagram is on the inside of the main fuse carrier cover If the newly ins...

Page 359: ...on lamp middle of the roof K5 12 V radio terminal 58 TCC touch with ERA GLO NASS No Symbol Consumer K6 F Hydraulic auxiliary drive HAD control unit terminal 15 load relief relay D Cargo liftgate K7 F Hydraulic auxiliary drive HAD fan D Cargo liftgate K8 Pre installation additional headlamp K9 Õ LubeTronic 5Point K1 0 Q Headlamp cleaning system Fuses in module A3 No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating F1 ...

Page 360: ...German Law on the Road Trans port of Hazardous Goods GGVS United Kingdom X193 X194 5 A F16 i Transfer case oil cooling M24 10 A No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating F17 z Windscreen heater cab width 2 3 m 25 A Windscreen heater cab width 2 5 m 30 A F18 M Non MB body electrical system S39 S40 20 A â Semitrailer trail ing axle S87 20 A F19 ß Video switch A163 10 A F20 Q Headlamp clean ing system M16 M17 ...

Page 361: ...A k Roof stowage compartment lighting 10 A q Bench lighting 10 A No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating Remote voltage converter T1 terminal 15R for 12 V relay radio 10 A F10 Unassigned F11 B Fuel filter heat ing engine R17 15 A F12 Unassigned F13 Ã Retarder A11 20 A F14 Unassigned F15 H Transmission con trol TCM A5 15 A F16 6 Body manufac turer terminal 30 F17 C Body manufac turer terminal D F18 Z Radia...

Page 362: ...27 L 12 24 V sockets 15 A F28 Drive control CPC3 A3 CPC5 A3a 20 A F29 Brake system EBS A10b 20 A F30 0 Toll Collect 10 A No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating 0 Pre installation truck toll for Swiss perform ance related heavy vehicle fee LSVA 10 A ATA Anti theft Alarm system A6 10 A Tachograph P1 10 A F31 ã Common telemat ics platform A150 Fleet management sys tem BAT 10 A Tyre pressure monitoring sys t...

Page 363: ...ind 5 A F50 Brake system A10b 10 A F51 Ã Retarder A11 10 A No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating è Adaptive driving calculation IPPC 10 A F52 U LubeTronic 10 A Pre installation trailer coupling Q9A 10 A F53 ß Video switch A163 terminal 15 10 A I Pre installation reversing camera 10 A á Video radar deci sion unit 10 A Unassigned F54 Voltage converter T1 15 A F55 Extension module cabin XMC A22 25 A F56 J ...

Page 364: ... A F4 Electric station ary air condition ing system 25 A F5 ALAC A142 25 A No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating Level roll control CLCS A26 25 A F6 Additional steer ing axle ASA A34 25 A F7 Trailer ABS 25 A F8 Trailer X102 X102a 25 A Add trailer socket X222a X222 12 V trailer volt age converter A132 Screw fuses No Sym bol Consumer Fuse rating X1 PDM cabin A8 150 A X2 Electric station ary air condition ...

Page 365: ...d specialist workshop Information on the compressed air system NOTE Damage to the compressed air system due to contaminated and humid air The compressed air does not pass through the compressed air dryer if the compressed air system is filled via the following connec tions R connection 28 on the electronic air pro cessing unit R the connections on the brake value sen sor beneath the maintenance fl...

Page 366: ...clothing in particular safety glasses protective gloves and an apron Do not lean over the battery Keep children away from the battery If you come into contact with battery acid observe the following Rinse battery acid off the skin thor oughly with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention immediately If battery acid comes into contact with your eyes immediately rinse them thor oughly with p...

Page 367: ...isconnect the negative terminal clamps of the jump lead from the negative terminals Remove the positive terminal clamps of the jump lead from the positive terminals Vehicles with a jump starting connection point Connecting the jump lead First connect the positive terminal clamp of the jump lead to the positive terminal of the other vehicle s battery Slide back the red protective cap with the other...

Page 368: ...ry the vehicle may brake automatically The wheels could lose grip Always deactivate Active Brake Assist in this or similar situations WARNING Risk of accident due to mal functioning compressed air supply sys tem If the engine is not running the power steer ing and the compressed air supply systems are inoperative You will then need to apply significantly more force when steering The spring loaded ...

Page 369: ...Turn coupling pin 4 clockwise 90 and pull it upwards and out Attach the tow bar Insert coupling pin 4 downwards through the tow bar eyelet and turn it anti clockwise by 90 to its original position The retaining pin engages audibly Position coupling pin cover 1 and clip it in place Front towing eyes WARNING Risk of accident when using towing eyes that are not approved If you lift the vehicle on tow...

Page 370: ...w for tow starting and towing away the vehicle Rear towing coupling Use the rear towing coupling for manoeuvring tow starting and towing away Unhook catch 2 on coupling pin 1 Remove coupling pin 1 Attach the tow bar Push coupling pin 1 down through the eye let of the towing bar Hook catch 2 onto coupling pin 1 again Spring loaded brake Overview of the arrangement of the spring loaded brake cylinde...

Page 371: ... 3 Drive position 4 Released position If there is insufficient reservoir pressure to release the parking brake release the spring loa ded brake cylinders manually in the event of an emergency The vehicles may be fitted with different types of spring loaded brake cylinders depending on the axle e g spring loaded brake cylinders with a release screw or with a release indicator Release all spring loa...

Page 372: ...o provide you with further information After replac ing your tyres carry with you the vehicle s type approval for the new tyre and wheel disk size as well as the manufacturer s certificate showing that the tyres may be used on the vehicle Observe the legal requirements for the country you are currently in A Mercedes Benz Service Centre can provide you with information on obtaining a manufacturer s...

Page 373: ... be shown for the tyres e g because of exposure to sunlight Tyre pressure loss warning system If the tyre pressure of one or more tyres drops the instrument cluster displays the h warning in a yellow or red event window A warning tone will also sound Each tyre pressure value for which a loss of pressure has been determined will be highlighted in red or yellow When there is a notable loss of tyre p...

Page 374: ... 11 Tech nology Park Belfast Road Antrim BT41 1QS Northern Ireland Uni ted Kingdom Moldova Country Radio equipment approval number Morocco TG6WU AGREE PAR L ANRT MAROC Numéro d agrément MR 12227 ANRT 2016 Date d agrément 2016 07 19 TG6ERX AGREE PAR L ANRT MAROC Numéro d agrément MR 12545 ANRT 2016 Date d agrément 2016 09 22 Russia Serbia Singapore Complies with IMDA Standards NO524 13 DA 105282 Uk...

Page 375: ...nd road safety diminish with the age of the tyres For this reason have tyres more than six years old checked and if neces sary replaced at a qualified specialist workshop This also applies to the spare wheel Date of man ufacture 1 informs you about the age of a tyre The first and second digits refer to the week of manufacture starting with 01 for the first calen dar week of the year The third and ...

Page 376: ...characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired Comply with the recommended tyre pressure and check the tyre pressure of all tyres including the spare wheel regu larly R at least once a month R when the load changes R before embarking on a longer journey R if operating conditions change e g off road driving Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary Tyre pressure that is too low...

Page 377: ...tyre size in the tyre pressure table Find maximum permissible axle load 3 in the tyre pressure table and read off the tyre pressure For every 10 C change in air temperature the tyre pressure changes by approximately 30 to 40 kPa 0 3 to 0 4 bar 4 4 to 5 8 psi Bear this temperature related change in tyre pressure in mind when checking tyre pressures indoors where the temperature may be higher than t...

Page 378: ...2 5 Load bearing index 152 R Axle load 6300 kg 750 kPa 7 5 bar 109 psi R Axle load 6700 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 psi R Axle load 7100 kg 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi Tyres 13 R 22 5 Load bearing index 154 R Axle load 6300 kg 700 kPa 7 0 bar 102 psi R Axle load 6700 kg 750 kPa 7 5 bar 109 psi R Axle load 7100 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 psi R Axle load 7500 kg 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi Load bearing index 156 R A...

Page 379: ...25 bar 105 psi R Axle load 7100 kg 775 kPa 7 75 bar 112 psi R Axle load 7500 kg 825 kPa 8 25 bar 120 psi Load bearing index 156 R Axle load 6300 kg 650 kPa 6 5 bar 94 psi R Axle load 6700 kg 700 kPa 7 0 bar 102 psi R Axle load 7100 kg 750 kPa 7 5 bar 109 psi R Axle load 7500 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 psi R Axle load 8000 kg 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi Tyres 355 50 R 22 5 Load bearing index 154 R Axle loa...

Page 380: ...0 psi R Axle load 7100 kg 600 kPa 6 0 bar 87 psi R Axle load 7500 kg 625 kPa 6 25 bar 91 psi R Axle load 8000 kg 675 kPa 6 75 bar 98 psi R Axle load 9000 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 psi R Axle load 9500 kg 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi R Axle load 10000 kg 900 kPa 9 0 bar 131 psi Tyres 425 65 R 22 5 Load bearing index 165 R Axle load 6300 kg 525 kPa 5 25 bar 76 psi R Axle load 6700 kg 550 kPa 5 5 bar 80 psi ...

Page 381: ...75 bar 54 psi R Axle load 10500 kg 375 kPa 3 75 bar 54 psi R Axle load 11500 kg 425 kPa 4 25 bar 62 psi R Axle load 12000 kg 450 kPa 4 5 bar 65 psi R Axle load 12300 kg 475 kPa 4 75 bar 69 psi R Axle load 12600 kg 475 kPa 4 75 bar 69 psi R Axle load 13000 kg 500 kPa 5 0 bar 72 psi R Axle load 13400 kg 525 kPa 5 25 bar 76 psi R Axle load 16000 kg 650 kPa 6 5 bar 94 psi Tyres 11 R 22 5 Load bearing ...

Page 382: ...si Tyres 275 70 R 22 5 Load bearing index 145 R Axle load 9500 kg 725 kPa 7 25 bar 105 psi R Axle load 10000 kg 750 kPa 7 5 bar 109 psi R Axle load 10500 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 psi R Axle load 11500 kg 900 kPa 9 0 bar 131 psi Tyres 295 55 R 22 5 Load bearing index 145 R Axle load 9500 kg 725 kPa 7 25 bar 105 psi R Axle load 10000 kg 750 kPa 7 5 bar 109 psi R Axle load 10500 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 ...

Page 383: ...11500 kg 775 kPa 7 75 bar 112 psi R Axle load 12000 kg 800 kPa 8 0 bar 116 psi R Axle load 12300 kg 825 kPa 8 25 bar 120 psi R Axle load 12600 kg 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi Load bearing index 150 R Axle load 9500 kg 600 kPa 6 0 bar 87 psi R Axle load 10000 kg 625 kPa 6 25 bar 91 psi R Axle load 10500 kg 675 kPa 6 75 bar 98 psi R Axle load 11500 kg 750 kPa 7 5 bar 109 psi R Axle load 12000 kg 800 kPa ...

Page 384: ...00 kg 825 kPa 8 25 bar 120 psi R Axle load 12600 kg 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi R Axle load 13000 kg 875 kPa 8 75 bar 127 psi R Axle load 13400 kg 900 kPa 9 0 bar 131 psi Tyres 315 80 R 22 5 Load bearing index 150 R Axle load 9500 kg 575 kPa 5 75 bar 83 psi R Axle load 10000 kg 600 kPa 6 0 bar 87 psi R Axle load 10500 kg 650 kPa 6 5 bar 94 psi R Axle load 11500 kg 725 kPa 7 25 bar 105 psi R Axle load ...

Page 385: ... R Axle load 12000 kg 525 kPa 5 25 bar 76 psi R Axle load 12300 kg 550 kPa 5 5 bar 80 psi R Axle load 12600 kg 550 kPa 5 5 bar 80 psi R Axle load 13000 kg 575 kPa 5 75 bar 83 psi R Axle load 13400 kg 600 kPa 6 0 bar 87 psi R Axle load 16000 kg 725 kPa 7 25 bar 105 psi Wheels and tyres 383 ...

Page 386: ...tification plate Example vehicle identification plate 1 Vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG 2 EU general operating permit number only in certain countries 3 Vehicle identification number VIN 4 Permissible gross weight kg Permissible gross vehicle combination weight kg 5 Permissible axle loads of axles 1 to 4 kg 6 Permissible load of axle group T kg 7 Flue gas coefficient 8 Rear axle ratio 9 Basic head...

Page 387: ...g to the quality or indicating that the product meets a cer tain specification are not necessarily approved by Mercedes Benz You can obtain further informa tion from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre You can obtain information about operating fluids that have been tested by Mercedes Benz and approved for your vehicle on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com The specification and availability ...

Page 388: ...d season commences Oil change intervals depend on the following fac tors R vehicle operating conditions R quality of the engine oil used R the fuel type Select the SAE classification viscosity of the engine oil according to the outside temperature Information on the SAE classifications and the outside temperature ranges can be found in Sheet No 224 2 in the Mercedes Benz Specifica tion for Service...

Page 389: ...ext to the filler opening Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from component parts before starting the vehicle A coolant that ensures anti corrosion antifreeze protection and other important protective effects is added at the factory Coolant is a mixture of water and corrosion inhib itor antifreeze agent The corrosion inhibitor antifreeze agent in the coolant has the following properties R heat dissip...

Page 390: ...ple refrigerant warning label 1 Symbols for hazard and service information 2 Refrigerant filling capacity 3 CO2 equivalent of the refrigerant used 4 Applicable standards 5 PAG oil part number 6 GWP global warming potential of the refrig erant used 7 Refrigerant type Symbols 1 advise you of the following R possible dangers R the performance of maintenance work at a qualified specialist workshop Not...

Page 391: ...en refuelling from drums or canisters impurities can enter the fuel system This can cause malfunctions of the fuel sys tem Filter fuel before filling from barrels or canisters NOTE Damage to the engine and exhaust system due to excessive sulphur content in the fuel Fuels can have different sulphur contents A high fuel sulphur content accelerates the ageing process of the engine oil and could damag...

Page 392: ...r content are sold in some countries under the designation Euro diesel Information on current country specific sulphur contents is available at a Mercedes Benz service centre or can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specification for Service Products according to sheet number 136 1 or 136 2 Diesel fuels at low temperatures WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due to fuel igniting If you heat fuel system...

Page 393: ...cap of the AdBlue tank If AdBlue leaks wash off immediately with plenty of water AdBlue is a non flammable non toxic colour less odourless and water soluble fluid When you open the AdBlue tank small amounts of ammonia vapour may escape Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and irritate the fol lowing body parts in particular R skin R mucous membranes R eyes This can cause a burning sensation in the...

Page 394: ...manner When disposing of AdBlue observe the legal requirements for the country you are currently in Purity NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused by impurities in AdBlue Impurities in AdBlue result in the following R higher emission values R damage to the catalytic converter R engine damage R malfunctions in the AdBlue exhaust gas aftertreatment system Avoid impurities in AdBlue To prevent malfunctio...

Page 395: ...ine output approx 1600 1800 rpm OM 473 engine with 15569 cm3 Engine speed Idle speed approx 500 rpm Engine brake operating range approx 1000 2300 rpm Rpm range of the maximum engine torque approx 1100 rpm Engine speed of the maximum engine output approx 1600 rpm Operating temperature OM 936 Operating mode Temperature Normal operation approx 80 100 C Maximum permissible coolant temperature during o...

Page 396: ...r nal source of compressed air min 6 5 bar Level control system Fill the air suspension via con nection 28 on the electronic air processing unit Max 12 5 bar Compressed air reservoir Information on the compressed air reservoir Information on the compressed air reservoir Information for the initial purchaser and other users Accompanying documentation in accordance with Directive 2009 105 EC of the ...

Page 397: ...ation of con densation pull ring on release valve at the lowest point of the reservoir e The reservoir requires no maintenance if item d is complied with f No welding heat treatment or other opera tion relevant to safety is to be performed on the pressure bearing walls of the reservoir casing base threaded rings g The internal pressure of the reservoir may exceed the maximum operating pressure Ps ...

Page 398: ...170 Additional axle Raising lowering leading axle 266 Raising lowering trailing axle 266 Starting off aid notes 266 Steerable 267 Switching the starting off aid on off 266 Additional headlamps Switching on off 75 Address book see Contacts Adjustable backrest Setting 62 Adjusting the automatic zoom HMI Connect 174 Adjusting the ride height Level control system 262 Aerial Aerial amplifiers 9 Aerial ...

Page 399: ...g 220 Switch crawler mode on off but ton 219 Switch rocking free on off button 220 Automatic driving lights Switching on off 75 Automatic transmission Checking the oil level 327 Drive programs 224 Driving tips 225 Pulling away and stopping 224 Shift ranges 224 Touch key gearshift and gear indi cation 223 Transmission oil level fault codes 327 AUX socket 95 Auxiliary heating 110 Engine pre heating ...

Page 400: ... 204 Technical data 392 Trailers semitrailers 205 Brakes ABS 205 ABS display check 206 Anti lock protection 206 Arrangement of the brake cylinders 368 BAS 207 BAS Brake Assist System 244 Brake system notes 204 Checking the compressed air brake system for leaks 204 Continuous brake 212 Frequent stop brake 209 Hill holder 210 Releasing the spring loaded park ing brake 369 Braking assistance see BAS ...

Page 401: ...g light variant 2 85 High beam 85 Interior lighting 90 Low beam halogen headlamps 85 Notes 84 Number plate lamp 89 Overview of bulbs 85 Position lamp 85 Rear fog light 89 Reversing light 89 Side marker lamp 90 Side marker lights side turn signal lamps 85 Tail light 89 Turn signal lights headlamps 85 Turn signal lights rear lamp cluster 89 Work lamp bottom 90 Work lamp top 90 Changing a wheel Fitti...

Page 402: ... 103 Compressed air dryer Checking 201 Compressed air reservoir General notes 394 Identification plates 395 Compressed air system Charging from an exterior source 363 Compressed air system 392 Filler connection 363 Supply pressures 392 Technical data 392 Compressed air system filler con nection 363 Condensation in compressed air reservoir 201 Connectivity Switching transmission of the vehi cle pos...

Page 403: ...ia cockpit 116 On board computer 123 Outside temperature interactive multimedia cockpit 119 Outside temperature multimedia cockpit 119 Tank content interactive multime dia cockpit 118 Tank content multimedia cockpit 118 Time interactive multimedia cock pit 119 Time multimedia cockpit 119 Total distance interactive multime dia cockpit 120 Total distance multimedia cockpit 119 Trip distance interact...

Page 404: ...ign recognition 250 Driving tips Diesel particulate filter 276 Economical and environmentally aware driving 274 General 267 Road paver mode 269 Driving to a route HMI Connect 171 E Eco Support Multimedia system 274 EcoRoll mode Drive functions 218 Electromagnetic compatibility dec laration of conformity 7 Electronic key 10 11 42 Emergency braking see BAS Brake Assist System Emergency equipment 337...

Page 405: ...aulic clutch operation system 323 Fog light Changing bulbs variant 1 85 Changing bulbs variant 2 85 Folding table 101 Fording 272 273 Fording depth 272 273 Free software 18 Frequent stop brake Activating deactivating 210 Notes 209 Front fog light Switching on off 75 Fuel Additive 389 Diesel 388 Display interactive multimedia cockpit 118 Gauge multimedia cockpit 118 Notes 280 Refuelling 280 Tank 28...

Page 406: ...nstallations 6 Instrument cluster AdBlue gauge interactive multi media cockpit 118 AdBlue gauge multimedia cock pit 117 Displays interactive multimedia cockpit 23 Displays multimedia cockpit 22 Fuel display interactive multime dia cockpit 118 Fuel display multimedia cockpit 118 Indicator lamps 24 25 Notes 116 Odometer interactive multimedia cockpit 120 Odometer multimedia cockpit 119 Outside tempe...

Page 407: ...Headlamp flashing 79 High beam 79 Limiter 235 Activating 235 Buttons 235 Calling up a speed 235 Deactivating 235 Function 235 Passive mode 235 Requirements 235 Selecting 235 Setting a speed 235 Storing a speed 235 System limitations 235 Limiting speed see Limiter Limiting the speed Maximum speed 278 Locking system ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 45 Central locking system 43 Convenience central locking...

Page 408: ... mode on off but ton 219 Mercedes star Switching lighting on off 80 Mercedes Benz protective chassis sealing 315 Care 315 Mercedes Benz service centre see Qualified specialist workshop Mirror camera see MirrorCam system MirrorCam system 69 71 Activation 70 Adjusting the back edge of the semitrailer trailer 71 Adjusting the display brightness 71 Adjusting the field of vision man ually automatically...

Page 409: ... out traffic warnings 176 Saving a route 169 Searching for filling stations 168 Searching for parking areas 168 Selecting a destination from a mapcode 167 Selecting a destination from addresses 166 Selecting a destination from geo coordinates 167 Selecting a destination from points of interest 167 Selecting a destination from previ ous destinations 167 Selecting a destination from saved destinatio...

Page 410: ...y 7 Declaration of conformity Jack 13 Declaration of conformity vehicle components that receive and or transmit radio waves 9 10 11 14 Declaration of conformity wireless vehicle components 7 Information 6 Operating strip 157 Operating temperature coolant temperature 393 Original parts 5 Outside temperature Display interactive multimedia cockpit 119 Gauge multimedia cockpit 119 Overhead control pan...

Page 411: ... on off 75 Refrigerant air conditioning sys tem Important safety notes 388 Refrigerator box 99 Refuelling Before filling the tank 282 Filling order 282 Fuel AdBlue tank 280 Notes 280 Using the folding ladder Arocs street sweeper 283 Registration Vehicle 15 Remote control Key 10 42 Unlocking locking the doors 43 Remote Online Function 103 Truck app 103 Replacement key 42 Replacing the battery key 4...

Page 412: ...ling stations HMI Connect 168 Seat Adjusting armrests 56 Adjusting seat cushion length 56 Adjusting seat height 56 Adjusting the neck cushion 56 Adjusting the seat backrest 56 Adjusting the seat backrest contour 56 Adjusting the seat belt height 56 Adjusting the seat cushion angle 56 Adjusting the seat fore and aft position 56 Adjusting the top part of the seat backrest 56 Adjusting the vibration ...

Page 413: ...ings HMI Con nect 176 Setting the date format 162 Setting the distance unit 164 Setting the route view HMI Con nect 174 Setting the vehicle profile HMI Con nect 173 Setting units HMI Connect 176 Setting voice announcements HMI Connect 175 Setting warning type HMI Connect 176 Showing arrival information HMI Connect 174 Showing the time HMI Connect 174 Showing the wide route bar HMI Connect 174 Shun...

Page 414: ...ning indicator lamps overview 153 Steering wheel adjustment 67 Steps 317 Stopping 204 Notes 203 Stowage spaces and stowage com partments Above the windscreen 99 Important safety notes 98 In the driver s area 99 Refrigerator box 99 Under the berth 99 Vanity mirror 101 Waste receptacle 99 With outside flaps 99 SVHC substances of very high con cern 16 Switch panels Co driver s door 29 30 Switch units...

Page 415: ...1 Information 178 Interchanging mobile phones two phone mode 179 Mobile phone voice recognition 181 Notes 178 Operating modes 178 Reception and transmission vol ume 180 Ringtone volume 180 Switching mobile phones 179 Telephone menu overview 177 Telephone operation 181 Two phone mode function 179 Using Near Field Communication NFC 180 Wireless charging mobile phone 106 Telephone operation see Calls...

Page 416: ...stem 294 Ramp approach aid 297 Uncoupling 289 Trailing axle 266 Transfer case 232 Transferred vehicle data Android Auto 186 Apple CarPlay 186 Transmission oil Check oil level automatic trans mission 327 General notes 387 Quality 387 Transmission clutch circuit Check reservoir pressure 201 Transport mode 334 Trilex rim with tyre Positioning 354 Removing 354 Trilex wheel Fitting 354 Removing 354 Tri...

Page 417: ...ualified specialist workshop 15 REACH regulation 16 Registration 15 Tow starting and towing away 366 Unlocking locking the doors 43 Vehicle check see Preparing for a journey Vehicle components that receive and or transmit radio waves decla ration of conformity 9 10 11 12 14 Vehicle data Transfer to Android Auto 186 Transfer to Apple CarPlay 186 Vehicle data memory Electronic control units 16 Vehic...

Page 418: ...journey 301 Cold start 304 Cold resistant operating fluids 303 Cold start limits 303 Coolant preheater 303 Driving in low temperatures 304 Notes 302 Parking in low temperatures 305 Snow chains 302 Special equipment of the cold cli mate package 303 Winter package Starting the engine at low temper atures 304 Wireless charging Function notes 105 Mobile phone 106 Wireless vehicle components Radio equi...

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