Mercedes-Benz Actros, Operating Instructions Manual

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If you want to drive forward down a gradient
slowly: turn the multifunction lever to
k
( / page 215).
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To descend slowly: release the service brake.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
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To descend more quickly: depress the accel‐
erator pedal slightly.
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To slow down and stop: continue to depress
the accelerator pedal.
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To drive back up an uphill gradient: depress
the accelerator pedal further.
If there is sufficient power, the vehicle will
continue to drive up the incline.
Using manoeuvring mode
On vehicles with a fluid coupling, manoeuvring
mode allows you to manoeuvre more gently and
precisely. You can also pull away using manoeu‐
vring mode. The starting power is higher in the
power, heavy and offroad shift programs. In
manoeuvring mode, the vehicle pulls away as
soon as you release the service brake — auto‐
matic forward crawling. Manoeuvring mode does
not deactivate automatically. When manoeuvring
mode is active, the transmission does not change
gear automatically. Deactivate manoeuvring
mode to continue driving.
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To activate: stop the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Press the
1
button.
The indicator lamp in the
1
button lights
up.
The engine speed is limited to 1,300 rpm in
manoeuvring mode and the transmission
switches to manual drive program
p
.
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Select a suitable start-off gear based on the
gross weight of the tractor/trailer combina‐
tion. All start-off gears are available.
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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.
% When manoeuvring mode is active, it is only
possible to change gears when the vehicle is
stationary and the brake pedal is depressed.
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To deactivate: press the lower section of the
1
button again.
or
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Depress the accelerator pedal past the pres‐
sure point to the stop (kickdown).
The indicator lamp in the
1
button goes
out.
Notes on axle and wheel loads
* NOTE Damage due to the permissible
gross weight being exceeded
If the permissible gross vehicle weight is
exceeded, the following vehicle parts could
be damaged:
R
tyres
R
vehicle frame
R
axles
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Observe the permissible gross weight.
* NOTE Damage due to the permissible
axle and wheel load being exceeded
If the permissible axle and wheel load is
exceeded, the following vehicle parts could
be damaged:
R
tyres
R
vehicle frame
R
axle
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Observe the permissible axle and wheel
loads.
Avoid one-sided wheel loads. The difference
between wheel loads must not exceed 4% of the
existing axle load.
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