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Zetros

Operating Instructions

Mercedes-Benz

Summary of Contents for Zetros 2020

Page 1: ...Zetros Operating Instructions Mercedes Benz...

Page 2: ...disposal Notes on material damage alert you to dangers that could lead to damage to your vehicle i Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you X This symbol designates an i...

Page 3: ...e vehicle In right hand drive vehicles the arrangement and loca tion of vehicle parts and controls differ accord ingly Mercedes Benz is constantly developing its vehicles further Mercedes Benz reserve...

Page 4: ...mation 40 Seats 40 Bunk 42 Adjusting the steering wheel 43 Mirrors 43 lighting system 44 Good visibility 53 Power supply 54 Practical tips 55 Communications 56 Climate control 58 Useful information 58...

Page 5: ...rical fuses 181 Charging the compressed air sys tem 186 Jump starting tow starting and tow ing away 186 Wheels and tyres 195 Useful information 195 Important safety notes 195 Tyre pressures 198 Techni...

Page 6: ...ecker Air vents 58 Air conditioning system Example settings 59 61 Ventilation and heating 58 see Climate control Air distribution control 58 Air recirculation mode 58 Alarm Operating on board computer...

Page 7: ...amp Replacing bulbs 51 Brake pads completely worn Yellow display message 88 Brake supply pressure in circuit 1 too low Red display message 91 Brake system Technical data 203 Brakes Checking for leaks...

Page 8: ...Heating 58 Refrigerant 148 Refrigerant filling capacity 148 203 Clutch hydraulic 161 Clutch actuation system 161 Clutch faulty Yellow display message 86 Clutch under heavy strain Grey display message...

Page 9: ...149 Refuelling 127 Diesel fuels Bio diesel FAME fuel 150 Important safety notes 148 Diesel particle filter full Yellow display message 84 Diesel particle filter fluid level increased Yellow display m...

Page 10: ...tarting 102 Starting and stopping with the bonnet raised 174 Stopping 104 Technical data 203 Engine air cleaner Important safety notes 163 Refitting the dust collection bowl 163 Removing the dust coll...

Page 11: ...Diesel 148 Gauge 68 Refuelling 127 see Bio diesel Fuel tank capacity 126 Fuses Checking and replacing a safety fuse 185 Checking and switching on an automatic circuit breaker 185 Fuse allocation 181...

Page 12: ...r 79 J Jack Declaration of conformity 22 Positioning 179 Vehicle tool kit 172 Jump starting 186 Jump starting socket 187 K Key Replacement key 37 Unlocking locking vehicle 37 L Ladder see Folding ladd...

Page 13: ...ad depth 196 Mirrors 43 Adjusting the exterior mirrors 43 Heating 44 Mobile phone 56 Operating on board computer 75 Model series see Vehicle identification plate Multifunction lever Overview 31 Multif...

Page 14: ...l grade 80 Setting the transmission oil grade 80 Setting the unit of measurement 79 Setting the units 79 Setting the video popup function 81 Settings menu 79 Switching the nightlight on off 79 Time 73...

Page 15: ...EACH Regulation 19 Rear axle Rear axle ratio 202 Setting the oil grade on board computer 80 Rear foglamp Replacing bulbs 51 Switching on off 46 Rear recovery and lashing eyelets 189 Red display messag...

Page 16: ...148 Engine oil 146 For drive axles and transmissions 147 General notes 145 Hydraulic fluid 145 Refrigerant air conditioning sys tem 148 Settings on board computer 80 Transmission oil 147 Setting the...

Page 17: ...ressure 204 Spring loaded cylinder 204 Steering play 204 Tightening torques for wheel nuts 204 Tyre pressure single tyres 199 Vehicle identification plate 202 Telephone Adjusting the volume for calls...

Page 18: ...able single tyres 199 Tyre pressure checker 172 Tyres Age 197 Change 177 Condition 196 Damage 197 Important safety notes 195 Load bearing capacity 197 Maximum speed 197 Pressure 195 Retreaded 197 Serv...

Page 19: ...Tightening torques 204 Wheels Changing a wheel in the event of a flat tyre 177 Operating and road safety 195 Windows Opening and closing the side windows 38 Windscreen heating 53 see Heating the front...

Page 20: ...ted in your vehicle s original purchase agreement Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation please consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Digital and printed Operating Instructi...

Page 21: ...your personal driving style You can influence both factors Therefore please bear the following in mind Operating conditions Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption Robserve the correct t...

Page 22: ...se contact a qualified specialist workshop if you have any questions or suggestions Operating safety and vehicle regis tration Notes on driving The vehicle may be damaged in the following cases Rthe v...

Page 23: ...lares that the radio equipment type ZVFB FFB WFS is compliant with Directive 2014 53 EU Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH hereby declares that the radio equipment types TCC and IPPC are compliant with Directi...

Page 24: ...urance DIN EN ISO 9001 2000 G glingen 1 July 2013 Signed by Managing Director WEBER HYDRAULIK GmBH Authorised technical documentation represen tative WEBER HYDRAULIK GmBH Heilbronner Stra e 30 74363 G...

Page 25: ...ectronics and associ ated parts such as control units sensors actuating components or electric cables serviced only at a qualified specialist work shop Vehicle components may otherwise wear more quick...

Page 26: ...Rsafety Rsuitability Despite ongoing market research Mercedes Benz is unable to assess other parts Mercedes Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes Benz vehi cles even if...

Page 27: ...can obtain more information there if required After a fault has been rectified the information is deleted from the fault memory or is continu ally overwritten When operating the vehicle situations ar...

Page 28: ...ir vents 58 D Switch units 29 E Main fuse carrier covering 181 F Ashtray 55 G Pen holder Function Page H Cigarette lighter 55 I Electric parking brake 107 J Gear lever 110 K Differential lock control...

Page 29: ...cles without BlueTec exhaust gas after treatment 102 Function Page A Total distance and trip dis tance 69 B Clock and outside tempera ture display 68 C Fuel level 68 i On vehicles without display A an...

Page 30: ...cator lamps in the rev counter ABS Anti lock Braking Sys tem 105 Function Page J Brake malfunction 102 Warning and indicator lamps below the on board computer K Main beam headlamps 46 Continuous brake...

Page 31: ...warning lamps q Deactivates anti lock braking system 106 Air conditioning sys tem 60 Lamp check 100 Function Page EMERGENCY OFF 54 Switch panel Engine preheating 66 Air horn horn 9 Fuel tank capacity...

Page 32: ...window W Increases X decreases the volume Audio 77 Telephone 75 Right hand button panel on the multifunction steering wheel Function Page Operating the driving sys tems Selects cruise control 117 Acti...

Page 33: ...re switched on 46 Main beam headlamps on when dipped beam head lamps are switched on 46 Headlamp flasher 46 Turn signal right 46 Function Page A Turn signal left 46 B Wipes with washer fluid single wi...

Page 34: ...ive function by failing in an accident or triggering unexpectedly for example There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Never modify parts of the restraint system Do not attempt to modi...

Page 35: ...lt anchorages or seat belt retractor In the event of an accident seat belts can sustain damage that is not visible to the naked eye e g due to glass splinters Modi fied or damaged seat belts could tea...

Page 36: ...ge seat belt tongue into seat belt buckle The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the centre of the shoulder X If necessary pull upwards on the seat belt in front of your ch...

Page 37: ...nlight Cover it with a blanket for example If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight allow it to cool before securing a child in it Never leave children unattended in the vehi...

Page 38: ...t always move the co driver seat as far back as possi ble The base of the child restraint system must rest completely on the co driver seat cushion The backrest of a forward facing child restraint sys...

Page 39: ...ial key system The engine can only be started using the key coded to the vehicle i If a vehicle key is lost obtaining a replace ment is a time consuming process This can only be done through a Mercede...

Page 40: ...he suspension seat Y page 40 X Use grab handles and access steps provided Opening and closing the side win dows G WARNING When opening a side window parts of the body can drawn into or trapped between...

Page 41: ...pull both handles and downwards X Turn left handle anti clockwise and remove it from the lock X Turn right handle clockwise and remove it from the lock Roof hatch lifts upwards X Slide roof hatch left...

Page 42: ...If there is not enough clearance the suspen sion seat could trap body parts between the steering wheel and the suspension seat There is a risk of injury Ensure that there is enough clearance for the m...

Page 43: ...upwards and hold it X Push the seat forwards or backwards in order to move it into the desired position X Release lever B X Slide the seat forwards backwards until it engages audibly X To adjust the...

Page 44: ...he rod end of locking bar engages in joint socket A of the seat backrest stabil ising the surface X To fold the seat backrest up push lever B as far as it will go The rod end of locking bar is release...

Page 45: ...e tensioning strap through the ten sioning buckle and secure the berth Adjusting the steering wheel G WARNING The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if you adjust it while driving This could cause y...

Page 46: ...xterior mirrors demisted and free of ice The kerb view mirror is not heated lighting system Introduction This may vary according to legal requirements in certain countries G WARNING The rear exterior...

Page 47: ...position 0 Dipped beam headlamps X Turn the light switch to L The dipped beam headlamps and side lamps are switched on The T indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up On vehicles with a manu...

Page 48: ...he T or L position X To switch on the foglamps pull the light switch out to position 5 The foglamps and the N foglamp indica tor lamp next to the light switch light up X To switch on the front and rea...

Page 49: ...ment cluster flash Load compartment light X To switch on press button Indicator lamp lights up X To switch off press button again Indicator lamp goes out Interior lighting Switching the interior light...

Page 50: ...duces the operating life of the bulb Do not hold the glass bulb with your bare hands If necessary clean the glass bulb with alcohol or spirit while it is cold and wipe with a lint free cloth RProtect...

Page 51: ...ise in the direction of arrow as far as it will go X Pull out bulb holder X Pull out bulb from bulb holder If nec essary prise out bulb slightly at the base with a suitable object from bulb holder in...

Page 52: ...bulb holder in such a way that its base fits into the recess Bonnet turn signal and side marker lamps Front turn signal Side turn signal lamps and side marker lamps X Open the bonnet Y page 156 X Turn...

Page 53: ...e lamp C Tail lamp D Rear foglamp E Licence plate lamp tail lamp F Reversing lamp X Lift protective grid upwards X Unscrew fastening screws and remove lens X Turn the bulb anti clockwise applying ligh...

Page 54: ...n screws X Remove the reflector with the frame X Disconnect cable connector X Unclip the retaining spring X Remove bulb X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder in such a way that its base fits into...

Page 55: ...the ignition lock to the drive position X Turn the windscreen wiper switch to the appropriate setting depending on the inten sity of the rain Vehicles with rain and light sensor if the or setting is...

Page 56: ...icle There is a risk of an accident Only use the EMERGENCY OFF switch in hazardous situations and only when the vehicle is stationary In the event of an emergency interrupt the power supply with the E...

Page 57: ...h the hot heating element or the socket of the ciga rette lighter In addition flammable materials can ignite if Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for...

Page 58: ...en it contains hot liq uid Cup holder Stowage space in the doors In stowage space in the doors you can store items such as a rolled up reflective safety jacket or a small umbrella It also has space fo...

Page 59: ...edes Benz installation specifications must be observed if you subsequently install one of the following communication devices Rmobile phone Rtwo way radio Rfax machine Communications 57 Driver s works...

Page 60: ...can flow through freely Side air vent example left side X To open turn the side air vent towards the vehicle interior X To close turn the side air vent back towards the side window as far as it will...

Page 61: ...le Setting the air distribution Air distribution switch z Directs air to the windscreen and side windows q Directs air to the windscreen and foot well r Directs air to the footwell as well as the cent...

Page 62: ...ts Y page 58 Unpleasant odours If you switch the air recirculation mode on the windscreens may mist up more quickly espe cially at low outside temperatures Only switch air recirculation mode on for a...

Page 63: ...ircula tion mode briefly for rapid cooling or at very high outside temperatures If you use air recirculation mode as a permanent setting this can lead to a lack of oxygen in the cab For continuous ope...

Page 64: ...umulate if there is insufficient ventilation carbon monoxide in particular This is the case in enclosed spaces for example There is a risk of fatal injuries RThere is a risk of fire and explosion if t...

Page 65: ...y in the event of danger If the power supply is interrupted in heating mode the cooling off period can not be initiated and the auxiliary heating system may sustain damage Vehicles transporting hazard...

Page 66: ...esired operating duration hours and confirm The minutes display flashes in the display X Set the desired operating duration minutes and confirm The selected settings are saved for the immediate start...

Page 67: ...he weekday and confirm X Set the desired switch on time hour and confirm X Set the desired switch on time minute and confirm X Set the desired switch off time hour and confirm X Set the desired switch...

Page 68: ...ating shows a fault code in the display If the display shows a fault code not listed here inform a qualified specialist workshop Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions T84 The b...

Page 69: ...ately paying attention to the road and traffic conditions Rev counter If you exceed the maximum permissible engine speed the warning tone sounds You should not drive and change gear by the sound of th...

Page 70: ...cles if you do not observe the yellow event window and you drive until the AdBlue tank is empty engine output may be reduced When the AdBlue tank has run dry the event is stored and is signalled by t...

Page 71: ...The total distance recorder and trip meter also display the Truck info menu window in the trip data menu Y page 73 You can change the units of measurement in the Menu menu window in the settings menu...

Page 72: ...alified specialist workshop i Once the AdBlue tank has been refilled or the fault rectified full engine output is restored If the system check does not detect any other faults the indicator lamp goes...

Page 73: ...ata menu If a malfunction is detected the on board computer will display the events in an event window first In addition to the event win dow an indicator lamp may light up in the instrument cluster o...

Page 74: ...on status area contains an indica tor lamp panel In the event of a malfunction warning or operating information an indicator lamp automatically lights up in status area of the on board computer Depend...

Page 75: ...level and engine operat ing hours events Displays events Diagnosis Displays diagnostics data Settings Y page 79 Menu Sets the units system display of e g or Lighting RAdjusts the dipped beam headlamps...

Page 76: ...ress the 9 button The Consumption menu window shows Rthe average total fuel consumption Rthe average fuel consumption while driv ing Rthe average fuel consumption when sta tionary X Using the r or s b...

Page 77: ...ck Rthe alarm time for alarm clock X To set the alarm clock press the 9 but ton The input window shows Rthe alarm clock Alarm clock 1 Alarm clock 2 Rthe alarm mode Audio Buzzer Off Rthe hour of the al...

Page 78: ...ing the call with the W or X button X To reject or end a call press the but ton Audio menu window Audio source track station frequency MP3 browser The Audio menu window is available on vehi cles with...

Page 79: ...ndow If you confirm maintenance work without having it performed according to schedule you can damage the vehicle and the assem blies Wear can increase If you inadvertently confirm maintenance work or...

Page 80: ...ngine oil level before the start of every journey The engine oil level is not displayed while driving X Park the vehicle on a level surface X Apply the parking brake X Switch off the engine X Switch t...

Page 81: ...tings X To set the units of measurement press the 9 button The input window displays a list of possible settings Rclock mode in 24h or 12h Rspeed in km h or mph Rdistance in km or mi Rliquid units in...

Page 82: ...fuel sulphur content accelerates the ageing process of the engine oil and can damage the engine and exhaust system Before delivery the fuel sulphur content is set to the standard of the country of del...

Page 83: ...cator lamp may light up in the instrument clus ter or in the status area of the on board com puter Depending on the priority of the message the on board computer displays the event window in different...

Page 84: ...ndow dis plays the symbol You can display the information using the u button on the multifunc tion steering wheel Observe the information and instructions in the event window You can drive on Transmis...

Page 85: ...malfunctions in components or systems Driving braking characteristics may be affected and the operating and road safety of your vehicle may be limited Have the affected system checked and repaired at...

Page 86: ...ase top up AdBlue The AdBlue level has dropped to approximately 0 The engine power output is reduced X Adapt your driving style accordingly X Top up the AdBlue tank immediately Y page 128 Operating fl...

Page 87: ...til the event window goes out and the reser voir pressure has reached an adequate level X If the malfunction occurs regularly have the compressed air sys tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 88: ...per which has blown onto the grille Transmission and clutch Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Transmission faulty Supplementary text Visit workshop G WARNING The transmissi...

Page 89: ...turer r Additional axle raised The leading trailing axle on the trailer semitrailer is raised X Observe the separate operating instructions issued by the trailer semitrailer manufacturer br Example Tu...

Page 90: ...cs has been exceeded G WARNING The vehicle s driving and braking characteristics may change There is a risk of an accident X Have the brake pads linings replaced immediately at a qualified specialist...

Page 91: ...oard computer shows the event window with the engine running the battery is no longer being charged X Stop the vehicle at once paying attention to road traffic condi tions X Consult a qualified specia...

Page 92: ...d xenon bulbs consult a qualified specialist workshop If the event window displays Visit workshop X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Red event window Notes Important safety notes If you ignore...

Page 93: ...G WARNING The operating and road safety of the vehicle are jeopardised There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle at once paying attention to road traffic condi tions X Apply the parking brake...

Page 94: ...on board computer as well as in the event window X Stop the vehicle at once paying attention to road traffic condi tions X Switch off the engine X Apply the parking brake X Let the engine cooling sys...

Page 95: ...e warning and indicator lamps and follow the corresponding measures Overview Example warning and indicator lamps in the on board computer If there is a fault warning or operating infor mation a warnin...

Page 96: ...iler semitrailer Y page 105 Brake pads lining wear shown with s for tractor vehi cle Y page 88 or shown with r for trailer semitrailer Y page 88 Rotating beacon HOLD function Y page 108 Bonnet lock Y...

Page 97: ...urces while driving your attention may be diverted from the traffic conditions You could then lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only handle or operate these mobile audio video...

Page 98: ...off RTurn Adjusts the volume Changes settings in menus Switch folders in MP3 and USB mode w RPress briefly Accepts a call RPress and hold Activates Bluetooth Starts Bluetooth search Starts Bluetooth p...

Page 99: ...n D 8 RMutes the audio source E F RRadio Press briefly Station search function forwards Press and hold Manual station search RUSB mode Press briefly Skip forwards1 Press and hold Fast forward RVideo m...

Page 100: ...ess and hold Fast rewind RVideo mode Switches over to a front AUX jack I USB port J to RRadio Press briefly Selects stations from the station presets Press and hold Stores stations manually RUSB mode...

Page 101: ...g functions can be operated using the audio equipment Rradio to receive FM and AM SW MW LW wavebands Rplay MP3 files which are stored on USB devices RMaking a call Rplayback from MP3 players which are...

Page 102: ...hting turn signal and brake lamps are not dirty or damaged X Contour markings check the condition of the contour markings at all attachments and bodies X Wheels and tyres check the tyre pres sures and...

Page 103: ...all countries con cerned Supplement your emergency equip ment accordingly Checking the fuel AdBlue supply X Check the fuel level AdBlue level shown on the fuel gauge and the AdBlue gauge Y page 68 X...

Page 104: ...ge 110 X Disengage power take off Y page 140 The display shows X Vehicles with a hot water auxiliary heater at outside temperatures below 18 preheat the engine before starting Y page 66 X Vehicles wit...

Page 105: ...isplay message and the status indicator go out the reservoir pres sure in the auxiliary consumer circuit is suf ficient Checking the steering play G WARNING If the steering play is too great the vehic...

Page 106: ...ust gas flow There is a risk of fire Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate rial can come into contact with hot vehicle components In particular do not park on dry grassland or harvested grain fie...

Page 107: ...the on board computer call up the Supply pres sure submenu Y page 78 X Leave the engine running until the supply pressure is approximately 10 bar X Switch off the engine X Turn the key to the drive po...

Page 108: ...s the directional stability and the steerability of the vehicle or tractor trailer combination during braking If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive the driving safety syste...

Page 109: ...ou and lock the vehicle Keep the key out of the reach of children G WARNING The parking brake may not be sufficient to secure the vehicle on uphill and downhill gradients A loaded vehicle or a vehicle...

Page 110: ...d computer display goes out Testing the parking brake Requirements Rthe pressure in brake circuits 1 and 2 is suf ficient Rthe parking brake is applied Rlever is in the starting position X Pull lever...

Page 111: ...der to increase the engine s braking effect on a slippery road surface You can utilise the engine s braking effect particularly on long downhill gradients if you Ractivate the continuous brake Rshift...

Page 112: ...deactivated to pro tect the transmission synchronisation As a result more force is required when shifting gear The engine has delayed throttle response if Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe engine is ru...

Page 113: ...group is engaged X Release the clutch pedal Operation Differential locks G WARNING If you engage the differential locks when driving on a firm high traction surface the steerability of the vehicle is...

Page 114: ...are re engaged and the front axle is re engaged Engaging X Stop the vehicle X Turn the differential lock control knob to position 1 The inter axle locks in the inter axle trans fer case are engaged X...

Page 115: ...ssion the shift range is automatically limited to upshifting If the inter axle lock and ABS are activated when driving off road it can lead to an inter ruption in the tractive power in the switch posi...

Page 116: ...pera ture The engine idling speed can be set via the on board computer This makes it possible to operate auxiliary equipment such as pumps at their working speed Setting the idling speed X Press the b...

Page 117: ...ws the symbol in grey Activating when driving X Select the limiter X Drive at the desired speed and briefly press the button The speed limiter is activated and the cur rent vehicle speed is stored as...

Page 118: ...t use cruise control Rin traffic conditions that do not allow you to drive at a constant speed e g heavy traffic or winding roads You may otherwise cause an accident Ron slippery roads The drive wheel...

Page 119: ...er you restart the engine The on board computer shows the upper speed tolerance next to the set speed When cruise control is activated the speed limiter brakes the vehicle by 4 km h by applying the co...

Page 120: ...riv ing and engine speeds Ravoid high engine speeds Rdo not drive at more than of the maxi mum road speed for each gear Rchange gear in good time Rdo not shift down to brake the vehicle After 2 000 km...

Page 121: ...tricted This could cause you to damage the vehicle or trailer on uneven terrain or on tight bends You can achieve a higher approach departure angle when driving off road if you fold up the underride g...

Page 122: ...rve the notes on cleaning after driving off road or on construction sites Otherwise assem blies e g alternators designed for arduous conditions may be damaged Driving off road increases the possibilit...

Page 123: ...fording Example adhesive label for fording depth X Assess the fording depth and characteristics of the body of water before driving through it As a precaution have a closer look on foot X Identify the...

Page 124: ...mage to the vehicle is avoided Driving on inclines G WARNING If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or turn on a steep incline the vehicle could slip sideways tip and overturn There is a risk of...

Page 125: ...damage X Check the engine oil level Y page 164 X Fold the folding underride guard to the road position Y page 119 X Observe the notes on cleaning after driving off road or on construction sites X Fol...

Page 126: ...nt e g air conditioning auxiliary heating Driving style You can keep fuel consumption at low levels with your driving style Ranticipate road and traffic conditions Ravoid frequent acceleration and bra...

Page 127: ...vice is activated and emits a warning tone The reverse warning device may be installed on the tail lamp or on the cross member Warning buzzer The warning buzzer sounds if Ryou have not fastened the se...

Page 128: ...fuel should mainly be taken from front fuel tank i During prolonged driving on extreme uphill or downhill gradients fuel may collect in the lower fuel tank if the fuel expansion line is open Dependin...

Page 129: ...hutoff valve diagonally in the direction of flow Selecting a fuel tank for fuel supply 1 Fuel tank I 2 Fuel tank II X To change from fuel tank I to fuel tank II turn fuel switchover valve thumbwheel t...

Page 130: ...a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Do not add any special fuel additives to the diesel fuel Special fuel additives can lead to Rmalfunctions Rdam...

Page 131: ...the body equipment mounting directives If your semitrailer tractor vehicle is equipped with a coupling ramp coupling aid the inclina tion angle specified in ISO 1726 cannot be guaranteed for all semit...

Page 132: ...the following can hap pen Rthe cable compressed air and hydraulic lines may break away Rthe trailer tow hitch and the trailer draw bar may be damaged This could cause you to lose control of the vehicl...

Page 133: ...50 mm lower than semitrailer cou pling X Back up slowly until semitrailer coupling locks X Stop the vehicle and apply the parking brake X After coupling secure semitrailer cou pling to prevent unauth...

Page 134: ...er coupling locks X After coupling check to ensure that the trailer s coupling pin is positioned correctly on the control pin or securing knob X Connect the cable and compressed air lines Y page 134 H...

Page 135: ...pling see the manufacturer s operating instructions X Drive the tractor vehicle forwards slowly Folding ladder semitrailer tractor vehicle Folding the ladder up and down Use the folding ladder to con...

Page 136: ...a semitrailer without ABS insert the connection cable into empty socket A X Check lighting systems turn signals and brake lamps on the vehicle and on the trailer semitrailer for correct functioning an...

Page 137: ...vehicle as a trailer G WARNING If you connect or detach the coupling heads in the incorrect order the parking brake spring loaded parking brake of the vehicle to be towed is released and the vehicle c...

Page 138: ...nformation can be obtained at a quali fied specialist workshop Winter operation Winter driving G DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible toxic exhaust fumes may...

Page 139: ...e removed as soon as possible once the road is clear of snow The vehicle s driving and brak ing characteristics will be adversely affected if you drive on roads that are clear of snow with snow chains...

Page 140: ...ated at 230 V independently of the vehicle s electri cal system i You can have the basic wiring for the cool ant preheater retrofitted at a qualified spe cialist workshop Notes before attempting a col...

Page 141: ...away check that the steering is sufficiently warm Only then is the operat ing efficiency of the steering ensured Hydraulic steering operation may be restric ted at outside temperatures below 25 RShift...

Page 142: ...n this way you will avoid consequential damage You can use power take off to drive auxiliary equipment e g hydraulic pumps The engine and power take off must be operated at a cer tain engine speed wor...

Page 143: ...the on board computer shows and Engage parking brake Apply the parking brake and engage power take off again If the symbol flashes in the display of the on board computer the electronic manage ment s...

Page 144: ...the parking brake X Shift into neutral X Engage transmission driven or transmission independent power take off X To engage press the upper section of the F switch The indicator lamp in the F switch l...

Page 145: ...attachment Attached equipment connections on the front bumper Connection for the voltage supply Connection for operation Connection for the lighting The connections for the voltage supply and operati...

Page 146: ...ipping X Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface X Apply the parking brake X Check and secure the pins on the tipper body see the manufacturer s separate oper ating instructions The tipper body m...

Page 147: ...ucts fulfil the highest quality standards and are documented in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products For this reason only use approved service products for your vehicle Information ab...

Page 148: ...be shortened X Set the sulphur content using the on board computer Y page 80 Oil change If you do not use oil for all year round operation in your engine change the engine oil right at the beginning...

Page 149: ...synthetic oil The planetary axles are filled with mineral oil When changing the oil if you replace the synthetic oil with a mineral transmission oil you may damage the assembly Before the oil change c...

Page 150: ...R 134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes Benz may be used The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for R 134a refrigerant The climate control system may oth...

Page 151: ...Mixing additives to the fuel can limit or invalidate the warranty entitlements For this reason only use fuel additives that have been approved for Mercedes Benz When the vehicle leaves the factory th...

Page 152: ...the vehicle is not used for long periods of time fatty acid methyl ester can clog fuel system components Therefore if the engine is not used for long periods of time use up the fatty acid methyl ester...

Page 153: ...lue comes into contact with your eyes immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water Consult a doctor without delay Rif AdBlue is swallowed immediately rinse the mouth out with plenty of water Dri...

Page 154: ...s after treatment If AdBlue is pumped from the AdBlue tank e g during repairs do not use this fluid to refill the tank Otherwise the purity of the fluid would no longer be guaranteed Cleaning and care...

Page 155: ...caused by loose chippings and remove any dirt immediately in particu lar Rinsect remains Rbird droppings Rflash rust Rtree resin Roils and grease Rfuels Rtar stains Rsalt residue Wash your vehicle mo...

Page 156: ...tedly fail There is a risk of an accident Do not use high pressure cleaners with cir cular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle Have damaged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately Never use a hi...

Page 157: ...require you to do some maintenance work yourself you must observe the environmental protection requirements When disposing of service products e g engine oil you must comply with the legal requiremen...

Page 158: ...tions or system failures There is a risk of an acci dent Always have the prescribed service mainte nance work as well as necessary repairs car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop Not observing...

Page 159: ...ment you could come into contact with hot gases or other leaking ser vice products There is a danger of injury Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet If there is a fire in...

Page 160: ...eceleration and may strike persons or objects in the swinging range There is a risk of an accident and injury Make sure that the bonnet is correctly closed and locked before each journey Bonnet indica...

Page 161: ...items of clothing and hair for exam ple away from moving parts To top up the engine oil Y page 164 To check the coolant level and to top up Y page 159 To check the hydraulic clutch actuation system fl...

Page 162: ...pen the cap slowly to release pressure Do not operate the vehicle if the coolant level is too low Otherwise the engine may be damaged If the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank is too low the...

Page 163: ...rotation area of the fan Rremove jewellery and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple away from moving parts G WARNING Service product can be poisonous and haz ardous to health There is...

Page 164: ...he washer fluid to the appropriate mix ing ratio in a container beforehand X Unscrew and remove cap of the washer fluid reservoir X Refill the washer fluid reservoir X Replace cap and screw it on Repl...

Page 165: ...ce dust container on main body sec tion X Place cover on dust container X Place wing nut A onto the threaded pin of main body section and tighten it Dust collector removes dust and water from the air...

Page 166: ...t e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the compon...

Page 167: ...is identified e g through oil drops on the parking area have the cause of the fluid loss rectified at a qualified specialist workshop Checking the anti corrosion protec tion Road salt has a corrosive...

Page 168: ...nce work on the battery wear acid resistant protec tive clothing particularly protective eye wear protective gloves and an apron Do not lean over the battery Keep the batteries out of the reach of chi...

Page 169: ...orkshop You can also charge the battery with a charger recom mended by Mercedes Benz For more informa tion please contact a qualified specialist work shop Have the battery charge checked more fre quen...

Page 170: ...nals Connecting X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Switch off all electrical consumers X Connect the positive terminals Do not interchange the battery terminals X Connect the negative terminals...

Page 171: ...damage the batteries If the vehicle is used often or predominantly over short distances or is parked for a long period check the battery charge level more often Recharge the batteries regularly if th...

Page 172: ...disuse When parking up the vehicle special measures according to Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products Sheets No 381 0 and No 382 0 need to be taken You can obtain detailed information fro...

Page 173: ...tteries X If necessary pull out the control lever of the battery isolator switch Establishing a voltage supply Example establishing a voltage supply X Push the control lever of the battery isolator sw...

Page 174: ...rkshops Y page 23 Where will I find Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment Important safety notes When working on the vehicle comply with all safety regulations such as the operating instructions re...

Page 175: ...he locking pin of the pump lever is engaged in the hole intended for the purpose Use the pump lever to operate Rthe jack Rthe wheel wrench Rthe spare wheel winch Cut out for operating the lowering scr...

Page 176: ...e bonnet raised Before starting and stopping the engine G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart ment could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a...

Page 177: ...After approximately 3 seconds the engine speed increases X Hold down external engine start engine stop until the desired engine speed is achieved After external engine start engine stop has been relea...

Page 178: ...ate hand pump and collect the fuel water mixture X Turn drain plug closed Bleeding using the hand pump of the fuel prefilter on the chassis frame X Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap X Place the collect...

Page 179: ...he jacking point of the vehicle G WARNING If you remove the spare wheel from the spare wheel bracket the weight distribution of the vehicle changes If you have already raised the vehicle the jack coul...

Page 180: ...tart the engine and do not open or close the doors RMake sure that nobody is in the vehicle when it is raised When you remove the defective wheel from the axle the centre of gravity can shift slightly...

Page 181: ...g firmly on the ground When the spare wheel is standing on the ground it will be easier to pump X Loosen and remove the wheel nuts from bolts on the spring rocker Make sure the wheel does not tip X Re...

Page 182: ...and dirt from the contact areas of the wheel hub rim and wheel nuts X Lightly oil the friction contact surfaces between the pressure plate and the wheel nut Rims with hub centring X Vehicles with sin...

Page 183: ...ry Always replace faulty fuses with specified new fuses of the correct amperage i Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type identifiable by the colour and amperage with the amperages spec...

Page 184: ...heating control unit 15 A F27 12 V 24 V sockets 25 A F28 CPC drive control 20 A F29 Wabco brake sys tem 20 A Power consumer fuses F30 Tachograph 10 A F31 Unassigned F32 Working area lamp 10 A F33 Int...

Page 185: ...15 K2 Relay terminal D K3 Trailer brake bulb K4 Consumer shutoff 2 K5 Relay terminal 15R K6 Relay terminal 15 Power consumer relays K7 Relay terminal 15 K8 Consumer shutoff 1 Diodes in the PDM cabin m...

Page 186: ...Relays on auxiliary panel A31 Power consumer relays K1 Earth connection solenoid valve locking transfer case circuit K2 Unassigned K3 Transfer case oil cooler K4 Auxiliary heating Power consumer rela...

Page 187: ...5 F1 Trailer 25 A F2 EAPU electronic air processing unit 20 A F3 Trailer power socket 25 A F4 Trailer power socket 25 A F5 Unassigned F6 Unassigned F7 Unassigned F8 Trailer ABS 25 A Checking safety fu...

Page 188: ...arting explosive gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an explosion Particularly avoid fire naked flames creat ing sparks and smoking Ensure there is suf ficient ventilation while charg...

Page 189: ...speed X Vehicles with cold start aid observe the Cold start aid section before starting the engine Y page 113 X Start the engine and leave it running at idling speed X To disconnect the jump lead fir...

Page 190: ...ugh the eye let of the towing bar X Swing coupling pin approximately 90 backwards and engage it in the locking mechanism Front towing eyes To tow the vehicle away use upper towing eyes with an appropr...

Page 191: ...and straps and chains with suitable fix tures for lifting recovering and lashing the vehicle Lifting the vehicle from the front and rear simultaneously is not permitted For per missible loads and all...

Page 192: ...under passes Information on charging the compressed air system using an external compressed air source can be found in the Charging the compressed air system section Y page 186 Information on releasi...

Page 193: ...oaded if possible This reduces the recovery forces required Fur ther damage to the vehicle can be reduced to a minimum If the vehicle cannot be unloaded use as many tow points as possible When the veh...

Page 194: ...w ing eyes provided Y page 188 the trailer coupling or the rear recovery and lashing eye lets Y page 189 Make sure that the recovery forces initiated are applied evenly on the left and right eyelets f...

Page 195: ...trailer couplings and front towing couplings with attachment drawbars Relectrics wiring harness or electric cables Releasing the spring loaded parking brake Arrangement of the spring loaded parking b...

Page 196: ...lockwise until the stop in release position 4 Moving the spring loaded parking brake cylinder to the driving position Tighten the release bolt up to a torque of 35 Nm Do not use an impact wrench You c...

Page 197: ...G Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the following risks Rthe tyres may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthe tyres may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly...

Page 198: ...re the legally specified minimum tread depth is reached G WARNING There is a danger of aquaplaning occurring even if you are driving slowly and your tyres have sufficient tread depth depending on the...

Page 199: ...uired for your vehicle In particular observe the country specific per missible tyre specifications These require ments may stipulate a specific tyre type for your vehicle In addition the use of specif...

Page 200: ...checking tyre pressures indoors particularly in winter as long as the tyre temperature corre sponds to the outside temperature Example Rthe room temperature is approximately 20 Rthe outside temperatur...

Page 201: ...in the table Y page 199 Tyre pressure table Tyre pressures for use on firm surfaces front axle Tyres Load bearing index Axle loads front axle in kg 7500 8000 9000 315 80 R 22 5 154 825 kPa 8 25 bar 1...

Page 202: ...ads rear axle in kg 9000 10500 395 85 R 20 168 4x4 4x2 740 kPa 7 4 bar 107 psi 850 kPa 8 5 bar 123 psi 6x6 6x4 710 kPa 7 1 bar 103 psi 840 kPa 8 4 bar 122 psi 14 00 R 20 164 4x4 4x2 740 kPa 7 4 bar 10...

Page 203: ...ergency only briefly vmax 10 km h A B C 395 85 R 20 XZL 80 45 33 14 00 R 20 XZL 70 40 33 Explanatory notes for the table RThe values in are relative to the nominal tyre pressures for on road driving R...

Page 204: ...n plate is located in the door frame on the co driver s side Vehicle identification number VIN is stam ped on the longitudinal frame member in the right wheel housing Information on the vehicle identi...

Page 205: ...5 bar Remaining pressure circuits 7 0 8 7 bar Engine OM 460 engine with 12816cm3 Idle speed Approximately 560 800 rpm Engine brake operating range Approximately 1500 2500 rpm Engine speed of maximum...

Page 206: ...y measured at the rim of the steer ing wheel with the engine running 30 mm Fording depth Dependent on equipment see fording depth label Y page 121 Compressed air reservoir Information on the compresse...

Page 207: ...nterior visible through the threaded connections to be emptied at regular intervals to pre vent the accumulation of condensation drainage ring nut at the lowest point of the reservoir e to require no...

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Page 211: ...ou are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding these Operating Instructions to Mercedes Benz AG HPC CAC Customer Ser vice D 70546 Stuttgart Germany Mercedes Benz AG not to...

Page 212: ...Order no L959 0001 02 Part no 959 584 09 82 Edition 05 20 9595840982J 9595840982...

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