Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Manual

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Operation
Driving
pause (approximately 15 minutes) after
three starting attempts. – Release the
key after the engine has started. – Re-
lease the accelerator pedal. – Observe
the indicator lamps immediately after the
engine has started. – If no malfunction is
indicated, it is possible to pull away.
Danger.
Never lock the steering while the bus is
in motion. Whenever you disembark, even
for a short time, always remove the key
so that the bus cannot be started by chil-
dren or other unauthorised persons.
Caution:
It is not permitted to increase the engine
speed while the “Oil pressure too low”
symbol is shown on the display screen.
If the “Oil pressure too low” symbol ap-
pears for more than 10 seconds, turn off
the engine immediately and establish the
cause.
Driving
Environmental protection
Never warm up the engine while the bus
is stationary. Instead, drive off and run
the engine at moderate speeds.
Note:
The engine should not be placed under
full load until it has reached normal op-
erating temperature (75 °C - 90 °C de-
pending on operating conditions and the
outside temperature).
Danger.
All doors must be unlocked before the
bus is driven off.
Danger.
The freedom of movement of the ped-
als must not be restricted. The operat-
ing safety and roadworthiness of the bus
would otherwise be at risk. Objects could
fall and get caught between the pedals if
you were to accelerate or brake suddenly,
with the result that you would no longer
be able to brake, depress the clutch ped-
al or accelerate. You could cause an acci-
dent and put yourself and other people in
danger.
Check the freedom of movement of
the pedals
Danger.
Where floormats and carpets are fitted,
ensure that they are safely secured
against slipping and that there is
sufficient space for the pedals.
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CONECTO (C628.3--)/08.2007 GB