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Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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ACTROS Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for ACTROS 2002

Page 1: ...ACTROS Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...Order no 6462 0338 02 Part no 930 584 01 81 EN Edition A 09 02...

Page 3: ...A C T R O S O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s Buchr cken Versalh he zentrisch...

Page 4: ...ountry specific vehicle equipment limit ed availability of optional equipment or var ying product designations are possible in certain countries DaimlerChrysler reserves the right to intro duce change...

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Page 6: ...rol 35 Opening the door from the outside 36 Entrance 36 Ignition lock positions 37 Preparing for a journey 38 Checks before starting a journey 38 Before starting the engine 40 Adjusting 41 Seat 41 Adj...

Page 7: ...switch 104 Opening the door from inside 105 Central locking with anti theft alarm system 105 Enhanced central locking system 106 Radio remote control 109 Anti theft alarm system 111 Seats and berths 1...

Page 8: ...group 217 Stopping 218 Selecting reverse gear 218 Telligent gearshift 218 Gear indicator 219 Telligent gearshift unit 220 Selecting neutral 221 Pulling away 222 Changing gear 225 Stopping 228 Selecti...

Page 9: ...sunroof 340 Opening and closing the tilting roof 342 Opening and closing the roof hatch 343 Features 344 Ashtray 344 Cigarette lighter 344 Cab stowage compartments interior 345 Cab stowage compartment...

Page 10: ...mergency equipment 430 Troubleshooting 434 Hydro pneumatic gearshift HPS 434 Electronic pneumatic gearshift EPS III S EPS III SA 437 Opening and closing the vehicle 440 Engine 444 Mechanical hydraulic...

Page 11: ...t right 517 Fuses 522 Unlocking and locking in an emergency 534 Radio remote control 534 Closing the sliding tilting sunroof mechanically 535 Closing the tilting sunroof mechanically 536 Jump starting...

Page 12: ...ing started Here you will find all the information you will need when you are driving the vehicle for the first time You should read this sec tion first if this is your first Mercedes Benz or if you h...

Page 13: ...9 8 Technical data All the important technical data for the vehicle is listed here 9 Glossary and index The glossary of technical terms explains the most important technical concepts The table of con...

Page 14: ...interrupted sequence of actions that will be continued on the next page This symbol in the glossary of technical terms means that the term following the arrow is also explained Display Displays in the...

Page 15: ...y on the style of driv ing and operating conditions please bear the following in mind Make sure that the tyre pressures are al ways correct Avoid frequent sudden acceleration Do not warm the engine up...

Page 16: ...en modified Faults in the electronic systems could seri ously impair the operational safety of your vehicle Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler...

Page 17: ...your vehicle the entire Operating Instructions safe ty notes the Technical data section in these Operating Instructions national road traffic regulations national road traffic licensing regula tions A...

Page 18: ...t Instrument panel Cockpit switch units Multi function steering wheel Telligent gearshift unit Telligent automatic gearshift unit Instrument panel switches centre section Driver s door Co driver s doo...

Page 19: ...14 At a glance Cockpit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cockpit...

Page 20: ...system 359 7 Stowage compartments 346 Function Page 8 Interior lighting switch unit 31 9 Telephone bracket with mi crophone for hands free system 350 a FleetBoard receiver b FleetBoard monitor c Fleet...

Page 21: ...148 Reservoir pressure display for brake cir cuits 1 2 149 h Multi function steering wheel 25 Function Page j Multi function lever Continuous brake 261 Limiter 269 Telligent distance control 280 Idli...

Page 22: ...Function Page n Ventilation and heating vents 307 o Lane assist camera 96 p Driver s door control panel 29 q Light switch unit 135 r Parking brake 52 s Telligent automatic gear shift unit 231 Driving...

Page 23: ...18 At a glance Instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Instrument panel...

Page 24: ...Page 7 Rev counter with 144 Econometer 145 Clock 148 Ambient temperature display 147 8 Fuel gauge 148 9 Brake circuit 1 and 2 reservoir pressure dis play with 149 Brake circuit 1 indica tor lamp Brak...

Page 25: ...20 At a glance Instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Indicator lamps...

Page 26: ...uous brake 261 7 Parking brake 130 8 STOP lamp 451 9 Tilting cab lock 453 a Acceleration skid control ASR Telligent stability control SR 87 90 Function Page b Continuous brake Telligent automatic gear...

Page 27: ...lowers the trailing axle 298 Raises lowers Nummek axle 299 Telligent steering system lock 300 2 Controls the heating air conditioning 307 Function Page 3 Anti theft alarm sys tem panic switch 116 Act...

Page 28: ...the hillholder on off 130 Function Page 6 Switches the air condi tioning on off 309 316 Switches the auxiliary heating on off 327 Charges the refriger ant accumulator 324 Switches the refrigera tor o...

Page 29: ...unction steering wheel Function Page 1 Switches the work area lamp on off 135 2 Switches the load com partment light on off 135 3 Switches the rotating bea con lamp on off 136 4 Cleans the headlamps 1...

Page 30: ...within a menu j Forwards k Back 2 Audio telephone buttons Adjusting volume of active audio source e g telephone audio equipment or navigat ing within a menu list or mak ing a selection Up increases t...

Page 31: ...At a glance Gearshift unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gearshift unit Gearshift unit Telligent gearshift page 220 Telligent gearshift unit 1 Function button 2 Gear lever 3 Neutral button 4 Half gear rocker swit...

Page 32: ...ift unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gearshift unit Telligent automatic gearshift page 231 Telligent automatic gearshift unit 1 Function button 2 Gear lever 3 Neutral button 4 Half gear rocker switch 5 Driving...

Page 33: ...n 1 Switches the heated wind screen on off Switches the battery heating on off Switches the loading tailgate on off 2 FleetBoard emergency call Sends FleetBoard service info Sends FleetBoard message t...

Page 34: ...rors in dicator lamp 302 4 Switches the exterior mir ror heating on off 302 5 Adjusts the exterior mir rors 302 6 Selects the left hand exte rior mirror 302 7 Selects the right hand ex terior mirror 3...

Page 35: ...age 1 Adjusts the airflow direc tion 307 2 Adjusts the airflow 307 3 Unlocks the doors 104 4 Locks the doors 104 5 Switches the co driver s reading lamp on off 140 6 Opens closes the co driver s door...

Page 36: ...roof lock 341 Opens closes the sliding tilting sunroof 340 2 Stowage space installa tion space for CB radio 3 Switches the interior lighting on off 138 Switches the driver s reading lamp on off 140 Sw...

Page 37: ...Function parallel with function on audio equipment see the manufacturer s operating instructions 359 4 Press briefly Decreases the volume Press and hold Audio equipment ON OFF 359 Function Page 5 Open...

Page 38: ...33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Getting started Opening Preparing for a journey Adjusting Driving Parking and closing...

Page 39: ...ly to the basic functions of the vehicle but also to the steps that need to be followed before starting a journey You should read this section in particular if this is your first Mercedes Benz vehicle...

Page 40: ...or first and then the co driver s door Radio remote control 1 Locking button 2 Unlocking button Press and hold the locking unlocking button for approximately one second Unlocking the driver s door Pre...

Page 41: ...Swing the armrest up Use the grab handles and steps provid ed Further information can be found in the Controls in detail section page 102 Opening the door from the outside Entrance Risk of injury G Th...

Page 42: ...s the steering and the vehicle can no longer be steered Always remove the key from the ignition lock when leaving the vehicle even if you are only leaving for a short time Children or unauthorised per...

Page 43: ...ing safety damages or destroys the tyres causes the tyres to overheat until they ignite Check tyre pressures regularly before start ing a journey and correct as necessary Check tyres for foreign objec...

Page 44: ...at regular intervals that the first aid kit is complete and usable Note the use by dates of the contents Have the fire extinguisher checked every 1 to 2 years Otherwise it could fail in an emergency...

Page 45: ...ti function dis play Any faults will be indicated in the multi function display by means of an event message page 156 Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to ac knowledge the event...

Page 46: ...1 upwards Slide the seat forwards or backwards Adjust the distance to the pedals so that you can depress them fully Release adjusting bar and engage it au dibly Seat 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 S...

Page 47: ...ing Push lever 3 down to select a harder suspension setting Seat cushion angle Pull lever 4 up adjust the seat by leaning backwards or forwards on the seat cushion or backrest release the lever Seat h...

Page 48: ...ever 7 up The backrest is pushed forwards in the normal direction of travel under spring loading Adjust the backrest by leaning back wards or forwards on the backrest infinitely adjustable Release the...

Page 49: ...teering wheel to the de sired position Press the upper section of the steering column lock switch The steering column locks Adjusting the steering wheel Risk of accident G An unlocked steering column...

Page 50: ...to position 2 in the igni tion lock Select the exterior mirror you wish to adjust by pressing button 1 or 2 Adjust the exterior mirror by pressing button 3 Further information can be found in the Con...

Page 51: ...their seat belts cor rectly for every trip Always fasten your seat belt before starting the vehicle Airbags and belt tensioners will only be able to perform their protective function if the occupants...

Page 52: ...engage Adjust the backrest to an almost verti cal position Check the seat belt during the journey to ensure that it is still correctly routed Releasing the seat belt Press release button 3 in buckle G...

Page 53: ...d and replaced if necessary if they have been subjected to a load or damaged in an accident The maintenance work should always be carried out at a qualified specialist work shop DaimlerChrysler recomm...

Page 54: ...light up Vehicles with flame start system Wait until the q indicator lamp goes out page 129 Without depressing the accelerator pedal turn the key to position 3 and hold it in this position until the e...

Page 55: ...rs circuit the event message with yellow status display must go out Event messages in the multi function dis play indicate insufficient reservoir pres sures At the same time the STOP lamp will light u...

Page 56: ...e steering wheel play is greater than 30 mm the vehicle can no longer safely maintain a straight line The direction of travel will need to be corrected continually The operating reliability and road s...

Page 57: ...t be started to charge the reser voirs it is possible to release the parking brake mechanically or pneu matically page 483 Pulling away and changing gear Risk of accident G The movement of the pedals...

Page 58: ...STOP lamp is lit on vehicles with pneumatic suspension the chassis frameisnotin the drive position Do not drive off straight away Leave engine to idle for a short time until suf ficient oil pressure...

Page 59: ...down in a controlled manner Further information can be found in the Controls in detail section page 216 If the warning signal sounds when shift ing to a lower gear do not engage the clutch but select...

Page 60: ...l position N the Telligent gearshift will only permit selec tion of the 1st to 4th gears or reverse gear A warning signal heard when changing down indicates that the target gear is too low To avoid ov...

Page 61: ...briefly on the left in the gear indicator Release the parking brake Slowly release the clutch pedal and slowly depress the accelerator Immediately after pulling away test the service and parking brak...

Page 62: ...he gear indicator Wait until the selected gear is engaged A selection sound is heard in the cen tral loudspeaker The gear engaged flashes briefly on the left in the gear indicator Release the gear lev...

Page 63: ...test the service and parking brakes Pay atten tion to the traffic situation as you do this Ensure that the vehicle does not pull to the left or right and that it slows down in a controlled manner Fur...

Page 64: ...y depress the brake pedal Telligent automatic gearshift changes down to the optimum gear Light switch M Lights off B Dipped beam headlamps on Turn the light switch to B Further information can be foun...

Page 65: ...ation switch 1 To indicate a right turn 2 To indicate a left turn Indicating a right turn Engage combination switch in position 1 The right turn signal indicator lamp flashes in the instrument panel I...

Page 66: ...Single wipe Turn the rotary switch briefly towards the steering column up to the pressure point The windscreen wiper wipes once with out windscreen washer fluid Wiping with windscreen washer fluid Tu...

Page 67: ...fully applied position 2 and engage in this position The parking brake indicator lamp lights up in the instrument panel Applying the parking brake Risk of accident G The braking efficiency of the park...

Page 68: ...page 62 Release the clutch pedal Brake the vehicle Telligent automatic gearshift disen gages automatically just before the idle speed is reached Automatic mode A When the vehicle is stationary a pull...

Page 69: ...ve 95 C it had been run at maximum output e g uphill Release the accelerator pedal Shift the transmission into neutral Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock Further information can be f...

Page 70: ...ediate vicinity of the vehicle The radio remote control Locks the driver s and co driver s door centrally Locks the side windows automatically on vehicles with enhanced central lock ing system Locks t...

Page 71: ...k switch Vehicles with anti theft alarm system The anti theft alarm system is activat ed Further information can be found in the Controls in detail section page 102 Risk of injury G Take care when clo...

Page 72: ...67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Safety Occupant safety General Driving safety systems Underride guard...

Page 73: ...ury G Do not modify components of the restraint systems or interfere with restraint system wiring The belt tensioners or airbag could be triggered accidentally or fail to function and therefore no lon...

Page 74: ...ition 2 in the igni tion lock A warning buzzer will sound for approx imately 10 seconds if the driver s seat belt is not engaged i The locking action of the inertia reel can be checked by pulling shar...

Page 75: ...the occupants For this reason damage or accident related stress to re straint systems should be inspected imme diately at a qualified specialist workshop and if necessary the system should be re plac...

Page 76: ...isk of in jury Severe injuries could be caused by be ing very near the point where the airbag is triggered Do not touch any parts of the airbag once it has been triggered Parts of the airbag could be...

Page 77: ...ly so that the strap is close to the body i Although smoke is released this neither constitutes a health hazard nor implies that fire has broken out in the vehicle Risk of injury G To reduce the risk...

Page 78: ...not exceeded i Observe the legal requirements in all countries concerned Operation of audio and mobile communication equipment Risk of accident G Operate the audio or mobile communication equipment on...

Page 79: ...In the Federal Republic of Germany it is forbidden to use mobile telephones without a permanently installed hands free system while the vehicle is in mo tion or while the engine is running Observe the...

Page 80: ...e age of tyres page 390 Air conditioning Risk of injury G Leaking refrigerant from the air conditioning can cause frostbite Avoid all contact with refrigerant If refrigerant comes into contact with th...

Page 81: ...mains steerable It is operational from walking pace regard less of road surface conditions i During the winter the best perform ance is only attained from the driving safety systems in conjunction wit...

Page 82: ...Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock The multi function display will light up for approximately two seconds At the same time the warning buzzer sounds Function check of brake systems 1 ABS...

Page 83: ...eels lock during braking The vehicle could skid due to locked wheels The vehicle can still be slowed down using the normal brakes Drive with particular care Have the brakes checked as soon as possible...

Page 84: ...is carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop Risk of accident G An event message with a red status indica tor means the braking characteristics are af fected The pedal travel and pedal force re...

Page 85: ...ion restriction without instructions but with fault location and system abbreviation BS At the same time the status indicator will light up yellow or red Tractor vehicle BS event message example 1 Sys...

Page 86: ...the sys tem abbreviation EAB At the same time the status indicator will light up yellow or red ABS EBS trailer event message with ABS fault message example 1 System abbreviation 2 Status indicator ye...

Page 87: ...iler socket Semitrailer tractor vehicle example Semitrailer tractor vehicle example 1 Blank socket 2 ABS BS connector 7 pin Memory function of Telligent brake system BS When the key is turned to posit...

Page 88: ...ticular care Adapt driv ing style and try to use the continuous brake exhaust brake retarder to brake the vehicle where possible Once the wheel brake temperature drops back below the critical level th...

Page 89: ...his could be over braked if the brakes are applied fully There is a danger that control over the vehicle could be lost Avoid applying brakes fully unless it is an emergency to prevent the wheels of th...

Page 90: ...lied Avoid applying brakes fully unless it is an emergency to prevent the wheels of the trailer semitrailer from locking Vehicles without Telligent automatic gear shift On a slippery road surface decl...

Page 91: ...trac tor vehicle ABS off On trailers semitrailers with EBS the multi function display shows tractor vehicle and trailer semitrailer ABS off At the same time the status indicator will light up yellow i...

Page 92: ...road conditions 1 ASR OFF switch Activating ASR Turn the key to position 2 in the igni tion lock The v ASR indicator lamp in the in strument panel lights up and then goes out after two seconds Acceler...

Page 93: ...page 253 Risk of accident G The maintenance work should always be carried out at a qualified specialist work shop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has th...

Page 94: ...will flash Reactivating ASR Press upper section of switch 1 again ASR is activated The v ASR indica tor lamp in the instrument panel will go out i Cruise control or the cruise control continuous brake...

Page 95: ...r or the type of road surface Handling characteristics Understeering The vehicle moves off the correct path 1 over the front axle to the outer edge of the carriageway 2 Path correction understeering 1...

Page 96: ...id control functions are deactivated The v SR ASR indicator lamp in the instrument panel will flash Reactivating SR Press upper section of switch 1 again The stability control and acceleration skid co...

Page 97: ...control the v SR ASR indicator lamp in the instru ment panel will light up Risk of accident G Telligent stability control does not relieve you of the responsibility of driving the vehi cle in a manne...

Page 98: ...eactivated During the winter the best perform ance is only obtained from Telligent stability control in conjunction with M S tyres winter tyres Switch off Telligent stability control if traction probl...

Page 99: ...hould always be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the w...

Page 100: ...ing rolling movements of bodies with a high centre of gravity e g box bodies are reduced safety in critical driving situations is in creased e g lane change or sudden evasive manoeuvres ride comfort i...

Page 101: ...e the risk of the vehicle tipping over in corners is increased The suspension s damping characteristics may be affected Drive with particular care Slow down in particular when approaching corners Tell...

Page 102: ...s below 40 mph 60 km h a turn signal is on the vehicle is decelerating Risk of accident G Adverse weather conditions such as snow slush heavy rain and a very dirty windscreen can impair the function o...

Page 103: ...from the loudspeakers in the cab Switching off Lane assist Press upper section of switch 1 Lane assist is deactivated The indicator lamp in the switch will go out i If Lane assist was already activat...

Page 104: ...versing warning is ac tivated and emits a warning tone when re verse gear is engaged 1 Reversing warning Reversing warning 1 Legal requirement in Austria Risk of accident G The reversing warning does...

Page 105: ...e 1 Unlocked 2 Locked Underride guard example 1 Unlocked 2 Locked 3 Folded down 4 Folded up Folding underride guard Risk of accident G The underride guard must be folded down and locked in this positi...

Page 106: ...s in detail Opening and closing Seats and berths Starting and stopping the engine Brakes Lighting Instrument panel Driver information system Gear selection Driving Driving systems Good visibility Clim...

Page 107: ...n there is a risk of injury Always remove the key from the ignition lock when leaving the vehicle even if you are only leaving for a short time Children or unauthorised persons could otherwise start t...

Page 108: ...r light lights up for approximately ten seconds The interior light goes out when the key in the steering lock is turned to po sition 1 If a door is open the interior light goes out after approximately...

Page 109: ...lock switch in driver s door To lock Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 in the switch goes out All doors must be closed The vehicle locks centrally Unlocking Press switch 3 Indicator lamp 2 in the switc...

Page 110: ...the same time hold the key in the locked position for longer than two seconds The vehicle is locked The turn signals flash 3 times1 The anti theft alarm system is primed Opening the door from inside...

Page 111: ...two radio remote controls The enhanced central locking system is an extension of the central locking system Unlocking locking doors using the key The vehicle should be locked using the key in the sam...

Page 112: ...tilting sunroof moves into the raised position Locking and unlocking the doors using the radio remote control Unlocking the driver s door Press the button once The turn signals flash once1 Vehicles wi...

Page 113: ...ree times1 Vehicles with anti theft alarm system The anti theft alarm system is primed Sliding tilting sunroof closure lock Before locking select position of sliding tilting sunroof on closure lock sw...

Page 114: ...which it is pointed It is also possible to unlock the vehicle from some distance To avoid theft the ra dio remote control should only be used in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle The radio remote...

Page 115: ...ol units to the Mercedes Benz Service Centre for re coding The vehicle can then only be locked unlocked with the recoded radio re mote control units i If you unlock the vehicle using the radio remote...

Page 116: ...ufacturer To activate the anti theft alarm system with monitoring of all sensors the follow ing must be observed Only those components that were in the ready position i e locked or at tached when the...

Page 117: ...ger than one sec ond The anti theft alarm system is not primed Activating or deactivating the anti theft alarm system from outside the vehicle To lock the vehicle centrally and to activate or deactiva...

Page 118: ...enhanced central locking system Opened side windows close automati cally The driver s and co driver s door lock The turn signals flash three times1 The indicator lamp in the anti theft alarm system s...

Page 119: ...arm system from inside the vehicle If the anti theft alarm system is switched on from inside the vehicle it can only be switched off in this way Activating from inside the vehicle Press the upper sect...

Page 120: ...an instruction on what to do Anti theft alarm system event message example 1 Alarm source 2 Instructions Anti theft alarm If an alarm is activated all turn signals and the dipped beam headlamps flash...

Page 121: ...vehicle using the key in the driver s door Turn the key in driver s door to the unlock position and hold for two seconds page 103 If the alarm system has been activated from inside the vehicle Press...

Page 122: ...window from closing fully Risk of injury G Take care when closing the power windows and the sliding tilting sunroof that nobody becomes trapped in them Always remove the key from the ignition lock wh...

Page 123: ...elf become caught in the seat when it is being adjusted Ensure that all occupants have secured their seat belts before commencing any journey page 46 Before exiting the vehicle lower the suspen sion s...

Page 124: ...ng the backrest Sit down on the seat and pull the ad justment lever 1 upwards The backrest moves forwards Apply or release pressure to from backrest to adjust backrest to desired position Release adju...

Page 125: ...ts Insert head restraint in guides Push head restraint down to the stop The head restraint locks in place auto matically Adjust to the desired position Risk of injury G Only drive the vehicle with hea...

Page 126: ...onary It is forbidden for anyone to be in or on the upper berth while the vehicle is in motion Do not drive the vehicle unless the berth has been folded up and is secured by the belts When folding the...

Page 127: ...nel 1 Release lever Folding out the access step Press against access step and then re lease The access step folds out and engages audibly Folding in the access step Push release lever 1 downwards Push...

Page 128: ...Hook restraint system 2 in eye 1 on cab roof Recliner The recliner seat in the single cab is not de signed to be used permanently as a co driver s seat However for exceptional cases it can be used as...

Page 129: ...ss onto 2 3 part Pull swivel bar 1 upwards vertically release and fold up towards the back rest Set up backrest towards cab backwall Risk of injury G Make sure before commencing any journey that the p...

Page 130: ...rted For the waiting period the key must be in position 2 in the steering lock Immobiliser i If you do not hold the key in position for the specified duration or an incorrect key is used the multi fun...

Page 131: ...off switch i If the voltage supply is interrupted by actuation of the emergency off switch if the anti theft alarm system is active the anti theft alarm system sounds an alarm Ensure the anti theft al...

Page 132: ...and side next to the heater control panel 1 Emergency off switch example Activating Fold cover upwards Remove switch pin 1 All electrical consumers apart from the tachograph and the anti theft alarm s...

Page 133: ...o driver s side behind the cab 1 Emergency off switch Activating Open cover Push lever 1 upwards All electrical consumers apart from the tachograph and the anti theft alarm system are isolated from th...

Page 134: ...Environmental note H The advantages of the flame start system are Optimal combustion which leads to A considerable reduction in harmful ex haust emissions while the engine is warming up Avoidance of...

Page 135: ...ersing up gradients the hill holder prevents the vehicle from rolling forwards Activating hillholder 1 Hillholder switch Press the upper section of hillholder switch 1 The hillholder is primed but not...

Page 136: ...pressure on the brake clutch or accelerator pedal the hillholder re mains active Risk of accident G If none of the pedals are pressed when the hillholder is active accelerator clutch or brake pedal a...

Page 137: ...ncerned M Lights off C Side lamps switch illumination B Dipped or main beam head lamps on Front foglamp indicator lamp green Rear foglamp indicator lamp yellow i In countries where traffic drives on t...

Page 138: ...t oncoming vehicles are not dazzled Reducing headlamp range Turn thumbwheel from position 0 downwards until the dipped beam headlamps no longer dazzle oncoming vehicles Setting headlamp range to neutr...

Page 139: ...he left of the steering column Indicating change of direction see page 60 1 Main beam headlamps 2 Headlamp flasher Switching on main beam headlamps Turn key in ignition lock to position 2 Turn the lig...

Page 140: ...n Press the upper section of switch 1 1 The indicator lamp in the switch lights up Switching off Press the upper section of switch 1 1 The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Load compartment light...

Page 141: ...lock to position 2 Press the upper section of switch 3 D The indicator lamp in the switch lights up Switching off Press the upper section of switch 3 D The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Headl...

Page 142: ...ess switch 1 The indicator lamp in the hazard warn ing lamp switch the turn signal indica tor lamps in the instrument panel and all turn signals on the vehicle flash Switching off hazard warning lamps...

Page 143: ...ing can be switched on and regulated individually Interior lighting switches Switch unit above windscreen 1 Ambient lighting 2 Driver s reading lamp 3 Interior lighting 4 No interior lighting when doo...

Page 144: ...s Dimming interior lighting Hold down switch 3 U The brightness is reduced Dimming continues for as long as the switch is held down Once dimming is reduced to the minimum level the function is re vers...

Page 145: ...ounds Deactivating no interior lighting when door open function Press and hold switch 4 L in the switch unit above the windscreen until a brief signal sounds Driver s and co driver s reading lamp The...

Page 146: ...to the minimum level the function is re versed Brightness increases Switching off reading lamp Briefly touch switch 2 S or 6 S The respective reading lamp goes out Nightlight green The nightlight or...

Page 147: ...above the windscreen Dimming ambient lighting Press and hold switch 1 O in the switch unit above the windscreen The brightness is reduced Dimming continues for as long as the switch is held down Once...

Page 148: ...g bright ness can be adjusted using the and buttons in the instrument panel Brighter Press and hold the button until re quired degree of brightness has been achieved Darker Press and hold the button u...

Page 149: ...nce travelled are recorded in miles or kilometres Resetting the trip meter Press and hold button the button in the instrument panel until the trip meter is reset to zero 1 Trip meter 2 Total distance...

Page 150: ...consumption The econometer is active at speeds above 12 mph 20 km h if the relation between the engine speed and the selected gear does not appear to be correct at an almost con stant speed The econo...

Page 151: ...ested from the en gine if the clutch pedal is depressed for longer than five seconds if neutral is selected at the transmis sion for longer than five seconds Driving with the econometer If the engine...

Page 152: ...isplay shows temperatures that are just above freezing point the roads could still be icy This applies in particular to shaded areas or bridges Extreme temperature changes are not shown in the outside...

Page 153: ...ways depending on requirement 12 hour mode 24 hour mode Changing clock mode page 206 1 12 hour clock mode The fuel gauge shows the quantity of fuel in all fuel tanks of the vehicle If the fuel volume...

Page 154: ...low 6 8 bar an event message is shown in the multi function dis play indicating this 1 Brake circuit indicator lamp 1 2 Brake circuit indicator lamp 2 The reservoir pressure of both brake cir cuits ca...

Page 155: ...itoring info 161 Trip computer 166 Control functions Navigation system Operating audio equipment 359 Mobile telephone 350 Reading Fleetboard text message 169 Auxiliary heating 177 Wakeup call 178 Page...

Page 156: ...all the main information dealing with oper ation can be called up In the Settings menu all functions are found for making adjustments to the display and for the ve hicle Risk of accident G Use the dri...

Page 157: ...152 Controls in detail Driver information system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Driver information system menus...

Page 158: ...lephone 169 7 New SMS message Fleetboard 169 8 Maintenance 171 9 Event info 175 a Auxiliary heating 177 b Alarm 178 c Language 182 Menu Page d Settings 183 Configuration 184 Load 189 Time 197 Service...

Page 159: ...r 1 5 to the right of the menu name shows that the list is the first display function in the Settings menu 1 Symbol for steering wheel and buttons 2 Menu number 3 Menu name 4 Symbol for steering wheel...

Page 160: ...structure within the menus is usually circular as well Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The driver information system shows the next function or item of informa tion Press...

Page 161: ...igital speed display 160 3 Level control display 186 4 Gear indicator1 1 Vehicles with Telligent gearshift and Telligent automatic gearshift 219 5 Reminder with system symbol 160 Function Page 6 Diffe...

Page 162: ...ults before starting a journey Event message with red status display Event message Risk of accident G If the STOP lamp lights up the operational and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardised Bring the...

Page 163: ...to vehicle damage may mean in some circum stances that legal require ments are not being adhered to Yel low Adjust driving style Carry out action in accordance with the event message Have the fault r...

Page 164: ...uctions 6 Reminder page 160 Event message with symbol 2 Coolant temperature symbol 7 Yellow status display 8 Reminder Event message for acknowledgement Press the or button on the multi function steeri...

Page 165: ...eminder function shows these one after the other in the reminder section Symbols In the Actros Info menu you can choose be tween three different displays Neutral Digital speed display Date Digital spe...

Page 166: ...n on the multi function steering wheel continu ally until the multi function display shows the desired display In the Monitoring info menu you can call up information which is important for the op era...

Page 167: ...splay shows Monitoring info Calling up the coolant temperature Call up the Monitoring info menu Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel continu ally until the multi function displ...

Page 168: ...g up the axle load indicator Vehicles with axle load measurement de vice The axle load measuring device deter mines the axle load from the pressure in the air springs when the vehicle chassis is in th...

Page 169: ...Raise button 8 until the displayed value equals the value indi cated by the weighbridge or To decrease the displayed value press and hold the Lower button 9 until the displayed value equals the value...

Page 170: ...Fluid load volume Trailer ID Trailer semitrailer monitoring page 378 Load temperature Call up the Monitoring info menu Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel repeat edly until th...

Page 171: ...hows WSK temperature In the trip computer menu you can call up the following information Calling up the trip computer Turn key in ignition lock to position 2 Press the or button on the multi function...

Page 172: ...edly until the multi function display shows the trip data After start Resetting trip data After start automatically The driver information system resets the trip data After start if the ignition lock...

Page 173: ...ge This function shows the following informa tion in the multi function display current tank contents in litres estimated range in kilometres with cur rent fuel level Calling up the fuel level and ran...

Page 174: ...minder section of the multi function display when a text message has been re ceived by FleetBoard If you wish to read the text message call it up in the new SMS menu Receiving several text messages Au...

Page 175: ...button on the multi function steering wheel The multi function display shows the next page of the text message Deleting SMS The last page of a text message is the prompt to delete the message SMS dele...

Page 176: ...Maintenance menu serves as a means of calling up the service due dates for the vehicle and the assemblies calculated by the Telligent maintenance system confirming the completion of service work Calli...

Page 177: ...tem i If the Telligent maintenance system is unable to calculate the service due date the multi function display shows instead of the service due date i Each time you turn the ignition lock to positio...

Page 178: ...vice due date Service due date passed Particularly late service due date brake system Acknowledging service message Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel or Pressthe buttonintheinst...

Page 179: ...related systems in particular it is essential that maintenance work is carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop The service message for a particularly late service due date relating to the brak...

Page 180: ...the reminder section Unlike the display of a new event only the control unit abbreviation symbol and the fault location have a red or yellow background If the cause of the event is no longer present...

Page 181: ...ng wheel to select further events Quitting event info menu Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to select the next menu Risk of accident G The priority is to focus your attention o...

Page 182: ...ing page 332 Preselected heating page 334 Auxiliary heating menu Risk of fire and poisoning G The auxiliary heating may not be used in en closed spaces such as garages or work shops unless there is su...

Page 183: ...Press the lower section of auxiliary heating switch The multi function display shows the cur rent operating data depending on the se lected mode of operation page 327 There is an alarm clock function...

Page 184: ...shows Setting alarm mode The selected alarm mode can be seen in the change bar Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel repeat edly until the desired alarm mode can be seen in the high...

Page 185: ...the selected settings and continues onto the next menu Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The driver information system accepts the selected settings and continues onto the n...

Page 186: ...ly until the desired minutes are shown in the highlight Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel The driver information system accepts the selected settings and continues onto the next...

Page 187: ...ering wheel repeat edly until the multi function display shows Language Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel repeat edly until the highlight is on the desired language Press the or...

Page 188: ...rential lock permanent display 185 Level control permanent display 186 Page Adjusting Load monitoring restrictions 189 Clock 197 Service fluid grades 198 Unit of temperature measurement 205 Clock mode...

Page 189: ...ol sound menu serves as a means of activating and deactivating the acoustic signal during operation of the var ious driving systems Limiter Cruise control Telligent distance control ART Calling up the...

Page 190: ...j or k button on the multi function steering wheel to accept the settings and to move on to the next function in the configuration menu Telligent distance control page 280 Permanent display of differ...

Page 191: ...function steering wheel Deactivating Press the button on the multi function steering wheel Quitting differential lock permanent display Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to acce...

Page 192: ...play Activating Press the button on the multi function steering wheel Deactivating Press the button on the multi function steering wheel Quitting level control permanent dis play menu Press the or but...

Page 193: ...ngs menu page 184 Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel repeat edly until the highlight is on Configura tion Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel repeat edly...

Page 194: ...Activating Press the button on the multi function steering wheel Deactivating Press the button on the multi function steering wheel Quitting Transmission control back up mode menu Press the or button...

Page 195: ...ture Adjusting lower threshold temperature 1 Load temperature monitoring system 2 Trailer 1 3 Highlight Call up the Min temperature menu Press the button on the multi function steering wheel The minim...

Page 196: ...ld temperature Adjusting the upper threshold tempera ture 1 Load temperature monitoring system 2 Trailer 1 3 Highlight Call up the max temperature menu Press the button on the multi function steering...

Page 197: ...e If the pressure rises or drops an event message indicates the de viation Calling up the Min pressure menu With the vehicle stationary and the parking brake applied Call up the Settings menu page 184...

Page 198: ...multi function steering wheel to accept the setting and to move on to the Max pressure menu Calling up the Max pressure menu With the vehicle stationary and the parking brake applied Call up the Setti...

Page 199: ...tity Trailer semitrailer telematics with liquid load volume monitoring The menu serves as means of adjusting the thresholds for the liquid load volume mon itoring system Setting range 0 l to 128 510 l...

Page 200: ...multi function steering wheel to accept the setting and to quit the Settings menu Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel to accept the setting and to move on to the Max quantity...

Page 201: ...maximum quantity increases in 2 l increments Press the button on the multi function steering wheel The maximum quantity decreases in 2 l increments Quitting the Max quantity menu Press the or button o...

Page 202: ...l the multi function display shows the desired hour Quitting menu for setting clock hours Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to accept the setting and to select the previous or n...

Page 203: ...nd lubricants menu serves as means of setting the properties of the flu ids and lubricants The following settings are possible Observe the Fluids lubricants and capac ities section page 569 If you mak...

Page 204: ...the Settings menu page 184 Press the button on the multi function steering wheel until the high light is on Fluids lubricants Press the j button on the multi function steering wheel until the multi f...

Page 205: ...display Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to select the previous or next menu or Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel to select the previous or next dis...

Page 206: ...oil viscosity display Press and hold the reset button for ap proximately one second in the instru ment panel until the desired engine oil viscosity is shown in the multi function display The engine oi...

Page 207: ...d the parking brake applied Call up the Settings menu page 184 Press the button on the multi function steering wheel until the high light is on Fluids lubricants Press the j button on the multi functi...

Page 208: ...her the transmission oil grade level The data sheet value in the fluids lubricants menu must be the same as that of the transmission oil actually used Observe the Fluids lubricants and capac ities sec...

Page 209: ...e multi function display The transmission oil grade shown in the multi function display is now set Quitting the transmission oil grade menu Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to...

Page 210: ...nheit F Calling up the Units menu Tempera ture unit With the vehicle stationary and the parking brake applied Call up the Settings menu page 184 Press the or button on the multi function steering whee...

Page 211: ...k button on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows Units Clock mode The highlight 1 is on the current set ting 12 hour mode Press the button on the multi function ste...

Page 212: ...ilable for each control unit Transmission control back up mode menu i The Transmission control back up mode menu can only be selected once it has been activated in the Settings menu The gearshift dete...

Page 213: ...control GM General module Abbrevia tions System GS Telligent gearshift HM Rear module HPS Hydraulic pneumatic gearshift HZR Heating control air conditioning INS Instrument panel KB Clutch mechanism K...

Page 214: ...Call up the Diagnostics menu Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until the highlight is on the desired control unit abbreviation Press the j or k button on the multi function stee...

Page 215: ...Press the j button on the multi function steering wheel The multi function display shows the list of control units Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until the highlight is on t...

Page 216: ...on steering wheel The multi function display shows the next event Quitting the Event menu If there are no further events the multi function display shows Delete event The highlight is on No Press the...

Page 217: ...splay shows Delete events The highlight is on No Press button on the multi func tion steering wheel The highlight is on Yes Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The multi funct...

Page 218: ...t is on Delete events Press the j button on the multi function steering wheel The multi function display shows Delete events The highlight is on No Press the button on the multi function steering whee...

Page 219: ...ir pressure 2 Yellow status indicator Page HPS Hydro pneumatic gearshift 215 EPS III S Telligent gear shift 218 EPS III SA Telligent auto matic gearshift 231 Risk of accident G If the reservoir pressu...

Page 220: ...n Gear selection in low ratio e g for off road driving Gear selection in high ratio e g for on road driving Gear selection in either low or high ra tio e g when vehicle is fully laden i Change gear in...

Page 221: ...f accident G If the vehicle pulls to the left or right during the brake test or it does not come to a halt safely there is a danger that the brakes could fail and you could cause an accident If contin...

Page 222: ...er group 2 Low range splitter group High range splitter group Place split shifter in upper position 1 Keep clutch pedal depressed until the splitter group is selected Release the clutch pedal Low rang...

Page 223: ...sing horn The reversing horn is activated To proceed release parking brake Slowly release the clutch pedal and slowly depress the accelerator Telligent gearshift EPS III S is an elec tronic pneumatic...

Page 224: ...r Release the clutch pedal This gear indicator shows the following in formation in the multi function display the engaged gear and the selected splitter group on the left 1 and the recommended or pres...

Page 225: ...t is located on a separate folding armrest on the driver s seat Gearshift unit on right hand drive vehicles Telligent gearshift unit Gear lever 1 Function button 2 Shift up 3 Shift down select reverse...

Page 226: ...he left in the gear indicator Release the clutch pedal Selecting neutral i Neutral position N can be selected from any gear when the gear lever and the half gear rocker are in the basic posi tion Risk...

Page 227: ...o sition Pulling away i Activate the differential locks page 253 and the starting off aid page 296 if you encounter traction difficulties i If you move the gear lever with the function button forwards...

Page 228: ...the clutch pedal Risk of accident G If the vehicle pulls to the left or right during the brake test or it does not come to a halt safely there is a danger that the brakes could fail and you could cau...

Page 229: ...hes briefly on the left in the gear indicator Release the parking brake Slowly release the clutch pedal and slowly depress the accelerator Changing preselection Select a different gear during the peri...

Page 230: ...page 223 Changing gear i The Telligent gearshift monitors gear selection If the driver chooses a gear that would lead to overrevving of the engine a warning signal sounds The Telligent gearshift selec...

Page 231: ...river s choice is activated The Telligent gearshift selects the opti mum gear The influencing factors which aid the Telligent gearshift in determining the op timum gear are Road speed Accelerator peda...

Page 232: ...d by actuation of the clutch pedal The Telligent gearshift stores the prese lected gear for two minutes when the vehicle is stationary for ten seconds when the vehicle is in motion Construction site v...

Page 233: ...h function button or the half gear rocker The newly selected gear flashes on the right in the gear indicator The period allowed for preselection starts again Deleting preselection Press neutral button...

Page 234: ...owly depress the accelerator Construction site vehicles When the differential locks are engaged page 253 the Telligent gearshift se lects construction site mode In construc tion site mode the Telligen...

Page 235: ...indicator when a for wards gear has been engaged release the clutch pedal and depress the accel erator pedal Press function button 1 and move gear lever backwards until a resistance can be felt 3 to...

Page 236: ...direction This gear indicator shows the following in formation in the multi function display the engaged gear and the selected splitter group on the left 1 and the recommended or preselected gear flas...

Page 237: ...ht of vehicle Manual mode M page 243 You select a gear in which to pull away and when the vehicle is in motion you also determine the point and direction of gear change up or down The elec tronics sys...

Page 238: ...shift can lead to undesired interruptions in traction The result of this could be danger ous driving situations For such journeys always select manual mode of operation M so that you can deter mine y...

Page 239: ...in the multi function display Selecting automatic mode Press automatic mode A on the operat ing mode selector switch The driver information system shows auto in the multi function display i If you ch...

Page 240: ...til a resist ance can be felt to change up or backwards to change down The Telligent automatic gearshift en gages the optimum gear for the operat ing conditions Changing engaged gear To change the gea...

Page 241: ...gear indicator i In the neutral position N and with re verse gear engaged the transmission changes between slow and fast splitter groups or vice versa Selecting neutral i Neutral position N can be se...

Page 242: ...cles with reversing horn The reversing horn is activated Reverse gear is engaged when a selection sound can be heard in the central loudspeaker R can be seen on the left in the gear indicator To proce...

Page 243: ...until a resistance can be felt The Telligent automatic gearshift en gages a forwards gear As soon as you notice the vehicle driv ing forwards press function button 1 and move the gear lever backwards...

Page 244: ...s to the left position Release the parking brake and slowly depress the accelerator The vehicle starts to move Immediately after pulling away test the service and parking brakes When do ing this obser...

Page 245: ...timum gear are Road speed Accelerator pedal position Engine load Status of continuous brake Laden weight of vehicle Risk of accident G If the vehicle pulls to the left or right during the brake test o...

Page 246: ...ges the next highest optimum gear Kickdown The kickdown function provides maximum acceleration for the vehicle Depress the accelerator past the pres sure point until stop The Telligent automatic gears...

Page 247: ...c gearshift dis engages the gear just before idling speed is reached When the vehicle is stationary a pull away gear is selected i A warning signal heard when changing down indicates that the target g...

Page 248: ...in the high splitter group The driver must actuate gear change The kickdown function is not available When the vehicle is brought to a halt the Telligent automatic gearshift does not select a pull awa...

Page 249: ...resistance can be felt To change down by one gear from the gear you have currently engaged press the function button and move the gear lever backwards until a resistance can be felt To change up one...

Page 250: ...tic gearshift shifts into a higher optimum gear It will shift up by at least a half gear When the gear is engaged the indicator will show the gear on the left Risk of accident G If the engine speed dr...

Page 251: ...will shift down by at least a half gear The selected gear flashes briefly on the right in the gear indicator When the gear is engaged the indicator will show the gear on the left Upshifting by one ge...

Page 252: ...Downshifting by one gear Press and hold function button 1 Move the gear lever backwards until a resistance can be felt 2 The selected gear flashes briefly on the right in the gear indicator The Telli...

Page 253: ...l show the gear on the left Downshifting by one gear Move the half gear rocker downwards until a resistance can be felt 2 The selected gear flashes briefly on the right in the gear indicator The Telli...

Page 254: ...the engine running and a gear engaged The Telligent automatic gearshift will disengage the gear when idling speed is reached Always hold the vehicle using the service brake or the parking brake when y...

Page 255: ...e engine Parking the vehicle Risk of accident G If you do not use the parking brake to hold the vehicle there is a risk of it rolling away The Telligent automatic gearshift always selects neutral when...

Page 256: ...ctly filled out disc must always be inserted in the tachograph for any journey An event message is displayed in the multi function display by the driver in formation system if there are any faults in...

Page 257: ...ulti function display shows man 3 Operating mode selector switch A Automatic mode M Manual mode Selector positions of transfer case On road selector position Turn transfer case switch to position 1 On...

Page 258: ...n is intended primarily for driving off road or up steep slopes In neutral position 0 there will be no drive from the transfer case to the driv ing axles The neutral position 0 of the transfer case is...

Page 259: ...rocess has completed 1 Cross axle lock front axle 2 Inter axle lock transfer case through drive 3 Cross axle lock rear axle Differential locks engaged Differential locks disengaged If the driving whee...

Page 260: ...function display will be deactivated If the indicator is not deactivated when the lateral lock is disengaged Drive the vehicle backwards and for wards slightly If the indicator does not go out when th...

Page 261: ...aged The electron ics system has not automatically recog nised the vehicle s operating state transmission in neutral vehicle station ary parking brake applied Check the vehicle s operating state and r...

Page 262: ...dicator lamp in the switch and the J power take off symbol go out in the multi function display i The transmission dependent power take off can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary the parki...

Page 263: ...about ten seconds press the up per section of the power take off switch 1 The PTO will be engaged or disengaged Release the clutch pedal Vehicles with Telligent automatic gearshift With the engine ru...

Page 264: ...nction display go out Transmission with electronic gear change inhibitor The transmission cannot be operated when the power take off is engaged Transmission without gear change inhibi tor The power ta...

Page 265: ...engine speed function can only be switched on when the vehicle is stationary the parking brake is applied neutral is selected 1 Constant engine speed switch Press the upper section of switch 1 The in...

Page 266: ...could lock The vehicle could skid i On long downhill stretches downshift in good time and operate the engine brake to make use of the engine brak ing effect Note the effective engine braking range yel...

Page 267: ...les with Telligent automatic gear shift If the d brake indicator lamp lights up in the instrument panel when the continu ous brake is operated the speed of the ve hicle is too high for a lower gear to...

Page 268: ...mmends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the work re quired For work relevant to safety and work on safety related systems in par...

Page 269: ...as the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the work required For work rele vant to safety and work on safety related systems in particular it is essential that maintenance work is carried out...

Page 270: ...ible to provide the necessary speed for auxiliary equipment such as pumps Adjusting idling speed Using the multi function lever on the steer ing column it is possible to set the idling speed between a...

Page 271: ...e idling speed by approximately 20 rpm Move the multi function lever to position 2 The idling speed will be decreased in in crements of approximately 20 rpm To reduce idling speed Hold the multi funct...

Page 272: ...ntrol and back Switching between various driving systems i Switching between driving systems is immediate The multi function display is deactivated for approximately three seconds During this period t...

Page 273: ...shows d Press button 1 briefly The limiter activated The multi func tion display shows c Switching from Telligent distance control to limiter and back Vehicles with ART 1 Changeover button Press butto...

Page 274: ...is acti vated The multi function display shows b Using the limiter you can limit the road speed above approximately 10 mph 15 km h You can accelerate using the accelerator pedal up to the set maximum...

Page 275: ...e multi function lever to position 1 Moving the multi function lever acti vates and stores the current speed Moving the lever again will have the ef fect of increasing the speed in incre ments of 0 5...

Page 276: ...tores the current speed after it has been increased Reverting to set speed limit Precondition The limiter was previously deactivated Move the multi function lever to position 2 Moving the multi functi...

Page 277: ...cause the speed to be reduced in steps of 0 5 km h i If the lever is moved again the speed will be reduced by 0 5 km h If the speed is changed the multi func tion display will show the current set sp...

Page 278: ...lever in position 2 Holding the multi function lever de creases the speed in steps of 5 km h Releasing the multi function lever stores the current speed after it has been reduced i If the speed is ch...

Page 279: ...manoeuvre is over release the accelerator pedal and depress it again This will bring the set limiting speed back into effect i Even after the engine has been switched off the stored speed limit is st...

Page 280: ...ll times for the speed of the vehicle and for main taining an adequate distance to the vehicle in front Use cruise control only when it is safe to maintain the vehicle s speed at a constant level in t...

Page 281: ...Cruise control is activated The multi function display shows The vehi cle will accelerate Release the multi function lever The current speed is stored in the memory Increasing the speed in increments...

Page 282: ...unction lever will se lect the speed previously stored The cruise control system accelerates the vehicle to the speed previously set Decreasing speed in steps of 0 5 km h Precondition Cruise control a...

Page 283: ...vehicle is braked using the serv ice brake when the cruise control sys tem is currently accelerating the vehicle A short warning signal will sound The speed setting remains in the mem ory if the spee...

Page 284: ...lever example 1 Revert to stored speed To revert to the stored speed Move the multi function lever to position 1 The vehicle continues at the stored speed again Special note on using the cruise contr...

Page 285: ...ccelerating braking control with a distance control function If the Telligent distance control detects a slower vehicle ahead it will slow your vehi cle down automatically Your vehicle will then be dr...

Page 286: ...t stabil ity control An unsuccessful attempt to activate the Telligent distance control is shown in the multi function display for approximately three seconds by km h 1 Unsuccessful attempt at activat...

Page 287: ...le in front is approxi mately 15 m 1 To reduce specified distance 2 To increase specified distance 3 ART rotary switch Turn ART rotary switch 3 to position 1 or 2 and select desired distance specifica...

Page 288: ...ART symbol 3 Current distance from vehicle in front Increasing speed in increments of 0 5 km h Move the multi function lever to position 1 The current set speed increases in in crements of 0 5 km h R...

Page 289: ...s of 0 5 km h Release the multi function lever The current set speed is stored Deactivating Telligent distance control Move the multi function lever to position 3 5 Telligent distance control is deact...

Page 290: ...matically when the speed drops below 6 mph 10 km h when cruise control accelerates the ve hicle and the service brake is applied at the same time when the chassis on vehicles with pneumatic suspension...

Page 291: ...ed Risk of accident G If a stationary obstacle is encountered the vehicle will not be braked automatically Do not use ART on B roads for example or in built up areas Telligent distance control functio...

Page 292: ...unds twice in ad dition Decrease driving speed using the service brakes Switch Telligent distance control ART off before leaving motorways or expressways If the system cannot detect an obstacle ahead...

Page 293: ...ing Distance warning The multi function display shows the l distance warning The warning buzzer sounds twice in addition If a distance warning is activated when the vehicle is in motion Pay particular...

Page 294: ...ether joining or leav ing the main road if there are moving vehicles on the verge e g breakdown recovery vehi cles Risk of accident G When cornering or entering and exiting cor ners the system may hav...

Page 295: ...ead Cutting in Vehicles that cut into your lane without keeping a safe distance will only be detect ed by Telligent distance control when the sensors can pick up the vehicle The dis tance to the vehic...

Page 296: ...er of tripping on the cable as you get out of the cab Always replace the control panel in the bracket designed for this pur pose to ensure that the cable is routed to wards the cab rear Lower the chas...

Page 297: ...ill light up The multi function display shows chas sis above normal position A or chas sis below normal position B Once the required height is achieved press and hold STOP button a and then press butt...

Page 298: ...STOP button a Turn key in ignition lock to position 0 Release STOP button a Standby switch If the reservoir pressure in the com pressed air circuit is sufficient the stored chassis height will be kept...

Page 299: ...atically to the stored height i When the normal position is achieved driving position the indicator for chassis above normal position A or chassis below normal position B will go out in the multi func...

Page 300: ...The C raised driving position indica tor in the multi function display will be cancelled when the driving position is reached Risk of accident G If the chassis is in the raised position and you do not...

Page 301: ...sh in the multi function dis play as long as the starting off aid is ac tive 6x2 vehicles 2 Starting off aid trailing axle display Starting off aid three axle vehicles i The starting off aid with spee...

Page 302: ...aid is ac tive 6x2 4 vehicles 3 Starting off aid leading axle display Raising leading axle 1 Leading axle switch Turn key in ignition lock to position 2 Press upper section of leading axle switch 1 T...

Page 303: ...e in the com pressed air system is too low run the engine Vehicles with rear mounted loading crane Study the operating instructions issued by the body manufacturer before rais ing the trailing axle Hi...

Page 304: ...dicator in the multi function dis play will be cancelled Before loading or unloading the vehicle lower the trailing axle Vehicles with Nummek trailing axle 1 Nummek trailing axle switch Raising Nummek...

Page 305: ...engage the trailing axle steering function When you lower the trailing axle the Telligent trailing axle will begin steering the next time the front axle is turned from the straight ahead position When...

Page 306: ...aintenance work is carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Locking the trailing axle steering function 1 Trailing axle steering lock switch Press upper section of trailing axle steering lock sw...

Page 307: ...de The switch unit for adjusting the exterior mirrors and for the heating function is lo cated in the driver s door Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 To select the left hand exterior mirror 2 To select...

Page 308: ...ions The switch and indicator lamp are located in the switch unit of the driver s door The 1 indicator lamp shows that the mir ror heating is active 1 Mirror heating indicator lamp 2 To switch mirror...

Page 309: ...ds Setting the wipe action interval Turn rotary switch to position 5 and wait for 1st wiping action Turn rotary switch to position Wait period required for interval Turn rotary switch to position 5 on...

Page 310: ...tion site vehicles Construction site vehicles have folding steps to increase the ground clearance Fold the step down to clean the wind screen Construction site vehicles example 1 Pin 2 Step Windscreen...

Page 311: ...clip and withdraw pin 1 Fold step 2 down Insert the pin and secure Folding the step up Remove safety clip and withdraw pin 1 Fold step 2 up Insert the pin and secure If you drive the vehicle with the...

Page 312: ...307 Controls in detail Climate control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Climate control...

Page 313: ...d infinitely Function 1 Demister vents 2 Swivelling side vents 3 Side vent airflow thumbwheel 4 Air conditioning and auxiliary heating switch unit 5 Air conditioning control panel 6 Swivelling centre...

Page 314: ...tioning system affects the airflow as follows the air temperature is reduced the air is dehumidified the air is additionally filtered 1 Airflow 2 Air distribution air recirculation 3 Temperature 4 Air...

Page 315: ...itioning system off The indicator lamp in the switch goes out Regulating temperature To regulate the temperature turn the rota ry switch 2 to the relevant position Warmer Turn the rotary switch 2 to t...

Page 316: ...Turn rotary switch for air distribution 2 to Turn rotary switch for temperature 3 fully to the left Once the hot air has been expelled from the cab Close the side window Press rotary switch for air di...

Page 317: ...The flow of air from the heater vents will increase Lower Turn the rotary switch 1 to the left The flow of air from the heater vents will decrease i When the rotary switch for airflow is at position...

Page 318: ...mode In air recirculation mode the system will recirculate the air in the cab only P Air to front and side windows h Air to centre vents Air to full cab interior Air to footwell vents i Two additiona...

Page 319: ...ator lamp for air recirculation mode in the control panel 2 will go out Demisting 3 Thumbwheel 4 Side vents If the windows are icy or misted over Open side vents fully using the thumb wheel 3 Direct s...

Page 320: ...ting until the windscreen and the side windows are clear Automatic air conditioning is ready for op eration when the engine is running It reg ulates the airflow and air distribution and maintains the...

Page 321: ...liary air condi tioning system page 323 Automatic air conditioning control panel 1 Airflow in automatic mode 2 Air distribution in automatic mode 3 Airflow 4 Air distribution air recirculation 5 Tempe...

Page 322: ...ish to operate the automatic air conditioning in manual mode the rotary switch for airflow 3 and air distribution 4 should not be at the U position Vehicles with auxiliary heating The automatic air co...

Page 323: ...upper section of AC OFF switch 1 The right hand indicator lamp 2 lights up in the switch To switch air conditioning on Set AC OFF switch 1 to centre posi tion The indicator lamps 2 in the AC OFF switc...

Page 324: ...ed level Colder Turn rotary switch for temperature 5 to the left The automatic air conditioning regu lates the temperature to the prescribed level If the cab is too hot before commencing a journey Ope...

Page 325: ...4 to deactivate air recirculation mode Turn rotary switch for airflow 3 to U 1 Turn rotary switch for air distribution 4 to U 2 Set desired temperature using rotary switch 5 Airflow To regulate the a...

Page 326: ...ode i Air distribution is regulated automati cally in automatic mode P Air to front and side windows Air to windscreen and side win dows and to centre vents h Air to centre vents Air to full cab inter...

Page 327: ...tch for air distribution 1 The 2 indicator lamp for air recircula tion mode lights up in the control pan el To deactivate air recirculation mode Press rotary switch for air distribution 1 The 2 indica...

Page 328: ...e side windows are clear Vehicles with automatic air conditioning Auxiliary air conditioning can be used to cool the cab interior prior to a journey or it can maintain a comfortable temperature in the...

Page 329: ...refrigerant accumulator Approximately four hours is necessary to fully charge the refrigerant accumulator With the engine running Press switch 1 u The left hand indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights...

Page 330: ...air out of the openings in the cab rear To switch off auxiliary air conditioning Turn rotary switch to position OFF The u indicator lamp for the auxilia ry air conditioning in the instrument panel go...

Page 331: ...knowledge and tools for the work required 1 Particulate filter for vehicle heating be hind maintenance flap Construction site filter For construction site vehicles a construc tion site filter is avail...

Page 332: ...ngine is switched off with the auxiliary heating The auxiliary heating is designed as either a hot air heater or warm water heater The hot air heater heats the air flowing into the cab exclusively The...

Page 333: ...t air heater With the vehicle stationary and the parking brake applied Turn key in ignition lock to position 1 or Turn key in ignition lock to position 2 1 Auxiliary heating 2 Auxiliary heating indica...

Page 334: ...ses in increments of five minutes Press the button on the multi function steering wheel Run on time decreases in steps of five minutes i Continuous heating operation is possi ble at any time when the...

Page 335: ...function To set the temperature Setting range from 10 C to 45 C or from 50 F to 110 F Changing temperature units page 205 1 Auxiliary heating switch Press the lower section of auxiliary heating switch...

Page 336: ...n the multi function steering wheel The heating time increases in incre ments of five minutes Press the button on the multi function steering wheel The heating decreases in steps of five minutes i To...

Page 337: ...tion of auxiliary heating switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 in the switch will light up The multi function display shows the operating data The auxiliary heating is switched on 15 minutes operating time remai...

Page 338: ...lti function display shows Set re maining time Press the button on the multi function steering wheel The remaining time increases in incre ments of five minutes Press the button on the multi function...

Page 339: ...eating at filling stations in enclosed spaces such as garages Vehicles for the transport of hazardous goods Comply with relevant safety regula tions i Vehicles transporting hazardous goods Preselected...

Page 340: ...ry Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows Timer 1 or Timer 2 Press the j button on the multi function steering wheel to accept the setting and...

Page 341: ...ng wheel to accept the setting and to progress to setting the minutes Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows the de sired minutes Press the or...

Page 342: ...nction steering wheel The driver information system accepts the selected settings and continues onto the next menu Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The driver information s...

Page 343: ...de window 2 To open left hand side window 3 To close right hand side window 4 To open right hand side window Opening and closing the side windows Risk of injury G Always keep an eye on the closing ope...

Page 344: ...ith central locking Press and hold switch 1 or 3 until the window is at the required height Closing left hand right hand window fully Vehicles with enhanced central locking system Press switch 1 or 3...

Page 345: ...e sliding tilting sunroof moves into the raised position Press and hold switch 1 until the roof is opened to the required position To close Press and hold switch 2 until the roof is closed to the requ...

Page 346: ...The next time the vehicle is locked the sliding tilting sunroof will remain open Disabling the sliding tilting sunroof closure lock Press switch 1 The indicator lamp in the switch goes out The lock i...

Page 347: ...opening 1 Insect screen 2 Tinting screen To open Pull the tinting or insect screen to the other side of the opening and hook in place To close Unhook tinting or insect screen A retractor will draw the...

Page 348: ...atch can be opened to three dif ferent positions Tilted at the front Completely raised Tilted at the rear The 3 positions allow different levels of ventilation 1 Handles To open Grab hold of both hand...

Page 349: ...sert Lift up insert on one side and remove from retainer To fit insert Place insert in retainer To close the ashtray Hold cover plate by grip and close 1 Cigarette lighter Ashtray Cigarette lighter i...

Page 350: ...selves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire The priority is to focus your attention on the traffic conditions Only use the ciga rette lighter if the traffic situation per mits Cab stowage comp...

Page 351: ...and co driver s seats in the instrument panel Stowage compartment above wind screen L cab MEGASPACE cab Stowage compartment above windscreen example 1 Catch To open stowage compartment Press together...

Page 352: ...sh it in down wards To open drawer Pull handle 2 or 3 upwards and pull out drawer To close drawer Pull handle 2 or 3 upwards and push drawer in to the stop Cool box for mounting on engine tunnel 1 Coo...

Page 353: ...h the berth The stowage compartment lighting will be switched on whether the stowage com partments are opened from the outside or from the inside 1 Release lever in entrance To open stowage compartmen...

Page 354: ...age compartments The two upper stowage compartments are opened and closed in the same way as the those in the L cab page 348 Lower exterior stowage compartments The two stowage compartments are at the...

Page 355: ...g exterior flap 2 down until you hear it engage in the lock The telephone bracket for the hands free equipment is located above the wind screen on the right of the audio unit If you wish to use the ha...

Page 356: ...telephone bracket 1 Connector 2 Telephone bracket If no phone holder is fitted Insert connector 1 in telephone bracket 2 i When you remove the key from the steering lock the telephone will remain on...

Page 357: ...et been entered the multi function display will show Enter telephone PIN Enter PIN using the mobile telephone keypad and confirm The telephone will search for a cellular network When the network logo...

Page 358: ...ed Press the button on the multi function steering wheel to take the call The multi function display will show The number or call or the entry from your personal tele phone book the call duration Take...

Page 359: ...unction display shows Please wait When the Please wait event message goes out the transfer of data is com plete Press button j or k on the mul ti function steering wheel until the mul ti function disp...

Page 360: ...ith the letter you have cho sen Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows the entry required Last number redial The driver information system...

Page 361: ...th a maximum power draw of 240 W 1 24 V 10 A socket 24 V 10 A socket in dashboard The socket is located in the stowage com partment above the ashtray The socket is designed for equipment with a maximu...

Page 362: ...r is supplied through a 12 V 15 A voltage transformer It is designed for the use of equipment with a maximum power draw of 180 W 3 12 V 15 A socket To switch on the 12 V socket Press the upper section...

Page 363: ...adio equipment CB radio equipment Telephone fax machine 12 V audio equipment 12 V 15 A voltage transformer The voltage transformer supplies the 12 V 15 A socket with power It is switched on or off wit...

Page 364: ...in the berth switch unit To switch the audio equipment on off You can switch the audio equipment on or off using switch 2 in the berth switch unit Press and hold switch 2 y for ap proximately three se...

Page 365: ...utton The volume will decrease With the audio equipment switch in the berth switch unit Press switch briefly The volume will increase Press switch y briefly The volume will decrease i You can still ad...

Page 366: ...i function steering wheel until the multi function display shows Audio Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel If the radio station search function is active the audio equipment w...

Page 367: ...on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows Arrow buttons in radio mode Press the button on the multi function steering wheel The highlight is on Station search Press t...

Page 368: ...by the manufacturer Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows Audio 1 Current CD CD changer operation 2 Radio traffic information1 3 Current track...

Page 369: ...verse the cassette to the next or previous track in cas sette search mode to fast forward or reverse the cassette in wind rewind mode 1 Cassette operation 2 Radio traffic information1 3 Cassette side...

Page 370: ...To set the function of the arrow buttons in cassette mode Press button or on the multi function steering wheel until the multi function display shows Settings Press the or button on the multi functio...

Page 371: ...button on the multi function steering wheel The highlight is on Fast forward and Rewind Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to accept the setting and to move on to the next menu...

Page 372: ...367 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Operation Driving tips Refuelling Trailer semitrailer Wind deflector Tippers Tyres and wheels Winter operation Care Maintenance...

Page 373: ...for when driving with a load at the rear Do not exceed the permissible axle loads the wheel loads axle load or the maxi mum permissible gross vehicle weight There is otherwise the risk of damage to t...

Page 374: ...ing anticipate road and traffic conditions maintain an economical engine speed range Operating conditions trailer towing and tipper operation mountainous terrain dense urban traffic and frequent short...

Page 375: ...n the vehicle in gently Drive at vary ing road and engine speeds Avoid high engine speeds Do not drive any more than of the maximum road speed for each gear Change gear in good time Do not shift down...

Page 376: ...k the vehicle must have its park ing lamps on if it is standing on the public highway In urban areas it is also possible to attach reflective overnight parking boards Observe the legal requirements Ve...

Page 377: ...with skin eyes or clothing Your health is at risk if your skin or eyes come into direct con tact with fuel if you inhale fuel vapours Clean affected areas of skin with soap and water If fuel comes in...

Page 378: ...injury G Risk of trailer breaking away Check longitudinal play in the trailer tow hitch every day To do this move the towbar body of the hitch firmly forwards and back Do not hold the coupling jaws No...

Page 379: ...hen guiding the rail since there is a risk drawbar impact as a result of an uncontrolled movement Risk of accident and injury G Nobody should be present between the ve hicle and the trailer as the veh...

Page 380: ...an the trailer coupling regularly as stated in the manufacturer s instructions Check the towbar mountings and end nut Vehicles intended to carry containers or de mountable bodies Objects thrown up by...

Page 381: ...77 When driving with the semitrailer tractor vehicle with a semitrailer with ABS or an electronic brake system Remove the connector cable from the blank socket and insert it in the trail er s connect...

Page 382: ...in 4 ABS BS connector 7 pin 5 Duomatic coupling Reservoir line and brake line Disconnecting the compressed air lines Secure the towing vehicle by applying the parking brake page 62 Apply the parking b...

Page 383: ...on a maximum of 5 trailers semitrailers si multaneously Load temperature Load pressure Load liquid quantity Automatic bulb check Load monitoring Minimum and maximum values for the load monitoring can...

Page 384: ...h the instrument panel function check Replace faulty bulbs before starting a journey Trailer or semitrailer with telematics com plying with ISO 11992 and corresponding sensor system i An event message...

Page 385: ...ndicated by the driver information system in the multifunction display as a numerical value and a bar chart Distance in centimetres 1 Loading platform approach aid symbol Distances less than 100 cm Di...

Page 386: ...er s door Wind deflector on cab Risk of accident G Two persons are needed to adjust the wind deflector Make sure that the working surface is suita ble firm and anti slip When adjusting the wind deflec...

Page 387: ...lues on the instruction plate on the inside of the driver s door Loosen the securing bolts on the ad justment rails and hold the wind deflec tor Select and adjust to the best possible retaining point...

Page 388: ...tment example Vehicles with long cab and high roof H Height difference between the cab roof and the upper edge of the body trailer 1 250 mm S Height difference between the back wall of the cab and the...

Page 389: ...d air lines and cables during coupling uncoupling Swing the wind deflector inwards by applying pressure to the rear of the side wing via the turning point of the pressurised gas spring Swing the wind...

Page 390: ...nsert the pins into the piv ots on the side at which the load is to be tipped Comply with safety regulations and the op erating instructions issued by the tipper manufacturer Vehicles with pneumatic s...

Page 391: ...tor lamp Before tipping Apply the parking brake Vehicles with pneumatic suspension Lower the chassis frame to the stop The multi function display shows the chassis in its normal position B For how to...

Page 392: ...e Switch the tipper pump power take off off Engage the tipper valve level in the driving position Observe the operating instructions is sued by the body manufacturer The c tipper body indicator lamp o...

Page 393: ...nning Engage the power take off page 255 The J symbol appears in the multi function display to indicate that the power take off is engaged The chassis frame lowers automatically to the low est positio...

Page 394: ...290 The B symbol for chassis in normal position in the multi function display goes out If a chassis height has been stored Press memory button M1 page 292 The chassis raises to the stored height Obser...

Page 395: ...s to overheating of the tyres up to the point of ignition Check tyre pressures regularly before start ing a journey and correct as necessary Environmental note H Tyre pressures which are too low may r...

Page 396: ...non approved tyre size is used After fitting another tyre size the Telligent brake system the tachograph and the speedometer must be reprogrammed Use only wheels and tyres of a size ap proved for this...

Page 397: ...tighten 1 Wheel nut cover Tightening wheel nuts i Check wheel nuts regularly for tight ness Tighten if necessary On light alloy wheels the wheel nuts are not flush with the wheel bolts when tightened...

Page 398: ...the wheel covers on the wheel nuts and tighten hand tight with the wheel stud wrench Risk of accident G Tighten the wheel nuts of a newly changed wheel after driving 30 miles 50 km If new or repainte...

Page 399: ...ed to the vehicle Adapt your driving style to suit road condi tions Winter driving Vehicles without acceleration skid con trol ASR a rapid change from smooth to rough road surfaces and spinning of the...

Page 400: ...s 50 km h You should only use snow chains that have been approved by Mercedes Benz There is a risk when fitting to the front axles that the snow chains could dam age the steering linkage components Af...

Page 401: ...ck there must be a clearance of at least 30 mm between the snow chain and the steer ing pushrod If the distance is less than 30 mm there is a risk that the snow chains could damage the steering linkag...

Page 402: ...pring bellows Brake hoses Electrical components Connectors or Seals Risk of accident G Always keep care products sealed and out of the reach of children Always follow the instructions for using the ca...

Page 403: ...oth Grease stains Cleaning petroleum Carefully remove using a soft cloth and a dab of cleaning petroleum Do not use petroleum for vehicles Insect remains Insect remover Spray the insect remains and le...

Page 404: ...ppropriate Corrosion results from damage caused by stone impact chippings or salt residue In the winter wash the vehicle more frequently in order to remove salt residue Tar stains Tar remover Spray so...

Page 405: ...pressure cleaner directly at the compressed air lines Vehicle exterior Car shampoo Wash the vehicle down with plenty of wa ter Wash the sponge out regularly Rinse off with clean water Do not wash the...

Page 406: ...tches Do not use any care products in direct sunlight or if the bonnet is warm Keep care products away from unpaint ed attachments e g door handles or seals This will prevent stains Have the vehicle c...

Page 407: ...st Spray using rust solvent Retarder Telma Regular cleaning using high pressure cleaner Retarder must be cold High pressure cleaning without solvent Take particular care when cleaning the stator and a...

Page 408: ...w seals Windscreen wiper blade Clean the wiper rubber with a cloth and a washing solution Replace the wiper rubbers once or twice a year Headlamps rear lamps additional turn signals Car shampoo Clean...

Page 409: ...oth Dry with a soft cloth Do not spray the care product on the dashboard or its cover Roof lining Car shampoo as a washing solution Dry foam fabric uphol stery cleaner Stain remover Always brush or va...

Page 410: ...eaning product and wipe off with a damp cloth Do not use any other product Rubber parts Car shampoo as a washing solution Cockpit care agent Plastics care agent Do not use any other care agents Do not...

Page 411: ...heel with a soft cloth Dry if necessary Do not use abrasive cleaners Gear lever Car shampoo as a washing solution Wipe the gear lever with a soft cloth Dry if necessary Do not use abrasive cleaners Se...

Page 412: ...rn stains Remove beer wine and juice stains with a clean cloth moistened with washing solu tion Dab the affected areas with a clean cloth moistened with washing solution Then clean the surface with a...

Page 413: ...ceeded page 172 Any service work carried out should be confirmed in the Maintenance menu For notes on confirming service due dates see page 174 Telligent maintenance system i The initial service warni...

Page 414: ...n the vehicle underside Do not use the vehicle s jack for this purpose The vehicle s jack should only be used to raise the vehicle for a short peri od of time i Mercedes Benz original parts undergo ri...

Page 415: ...se gun Regular checks Risk of fatal accident G Brake fluid is highly toxic If you inadvertent ly swallow brake fluid consult a doctor im mediately Do not allow brake fluid to come into con tact with t...

Page 416: ...should always be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the...

Page 417: ...hop Checking compressed air lines Examine the compressed air lines reg ularly to ensure that they are in perfect condition Have compressed air lines replaced if they show buckling chafe marks dents or...

Page 418: ...and 2 is 10 bar Turn the key to position 0 in the igni tion lock Then turn the key back to position 2 in the ignition lock The compressed air system is free from leaks if there is no visible drop in...

Page 419: ...ignition lock Depress the brake pedal enough for a partial brake application half pedal travel Do not change the pedal position The compressed air system is free from leaks if there is no visible drop...

Page 420: ...nchorages should be checked and re placed if necessary if they have been sub jected to a load or damaged in an accident The maintenance work should always be carried out at a qualified specialist work...

Page 421: ...le s documentation wallet All wheel drive vehicle universal joints Grease more frequently depending on operating conditions page 569 Retarder Telma Check the distances between the rotor and the termin...

Page 422: ...mental note H When maintenance work is complete dis pose of service products empty containers cleaning materials parts which came into contact with serv ice products e g filters used semitrailer coupl...

Page 423: ...vent message will appear in the multi function display Risk of injury G When you close the maintenance flap per sons standing in the slewing range of the maintenance flap could be injured Ensure that...

Page 424: ...r concentrate for summer or winter to the water DaimlerChrysler recom mends Mercedes Benz windscreen washer concentrate S for summer or W for Winter Use only approved engine oils in the specified SAE...

Page 425: ...conditions 1 Cap on the windscreen washer head lamp cleaning system reservoir Open the maintenance flap page 417 Unscrew the cap Refill the reservoir Replace the cap on the reservoir and turn it firml...

Page 426: ...out The cooling system and the coolant ex pansion tank are pressurised when the en gine is at normal operating temperature Wear gloves and eye protection Only open the expansion tank when the coolant...

Page 427: ...e at the lower marking on the filler neck Adding coolant Set the heating temperature selector to full heat output For heating systems with automatic temperature control turn the key to position 0 in t...

Page 428: ...ies Risk of injury explosion G Risk of explosion Explosive oxy hydrogenis produced when the batteries are charged Only charge the batteries in a well ventilated area As a result of the risk of explosi...

Page 429: ...ousehold rubbish Dispose of old batteries in an environmen tally responsible manner Take a faulty battery to a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or a collection point for used batteries Transport and store...

Page 430: ...positive terminal first and then the negative terminal There is a risk of short cir cuit if the positive terminal on the connect ed battery comes into contact with the vehicle components Do not loose...

Page 431: ...ry support frame Disconnect the battery page 424 Undo securing bolt on the battery sup port frame Remove the battery support frame and batteries Check the battery fluid level Slide the battery support...

Page 432: ...ides with acid protection grease Recharge batteries which are out of use with an open circuit voltage of 12 4 V Semitrailer tractor batteries in the rear end of the vehicle Removable battery support f...

Page 433: ...attery charger is switched off and no more gas is escaping from the batteries En sure that the area is well ventilated when charging the batteries i Do not detach the connecting cables between the bat...

Page 434: ...shooting Cab Engine Fuel system Transmission Brake system Compressed air system Pneumatic suspension Trailing axle Steering system Telligent steering system Wheels and tyres Electrical system Unlockin...

Page 435: ...rt ment behind co driver s seat Stowage compart ment behind driver s seat 2 kg Cab rear wall 6 kg L Cab Exterior stowage compartment right Exterior stowage com partment right Exterior stowage com part...

Page 436: ...r s door Stowage compartment be hind co driver s seat Stowage compartment be hind co driver s seat Stowage compartment be hind co driver s seat L Cab Exterior stowage com partment left Exterior stowag...

Page 437: ...r for spare wheel holder page 494 3 Installation lever for poly V belt page 462 Vehicle document wallet Allen key 4 Sliding tilting sunroof emergency op eration page 535 5 Hexagon bolts 4 bolts for fa...

Page 438: ...ilt pump Pump lever 2 section 1 Cutout for operating lowering screw on jack 2 Mounting for wheelbrace tilting cab or unscrewing tightening wheel nuts 3 Retaining pin 4 Cutout for operating winch 5 Cut...

Page 439: ...solutions Transmission has problems with gear shifts Risk of accident G Tilt the cab Loss of hydraulic fluid Check fluid level in HPS reservoir If necessary top up with DOT 4 brake fluid Select 1st 2n...

Page 440: ...rried out by an authorised specialist work shop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the work required Fo...

Page 441: ...nance work should always be carried out by an authorised specialist work shop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and...

Page 442: ...e transmission control back up mode page 473 Event message Tow the vehicle away page 542 Have gearshift examined The mainte nance work should always be carried out by an authorised specialist work sho...

Page 443: ...er mitting Apply the parking brake Wait until sufficient charge pressure is available in auxiliary consumer Charge pressure event message goes out Switch off engine After waiting approximately ten sec...

Page 444: ...g 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions Event message Risk of accident G Stop the vehicle traffic conditions per mitting Apply the parking brake Switch off the engine Carry out...

Page 445: ...the radio remote control If the radio remote control batteries needs to be replaced an event message appears in the multi function display Replace batteries in good time page 534 Batteries are obtain...

Page 446: ...heft alarm system One of the monitored components entrances is not in the normal position Deactivate anti theft alarm system page 103 Check whether all monitored components entrances such as both door...

Page 447: ...e maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowled...

Page 448: ...window is com pletely open Hold down the H button in the con trol panel until the side window is com pletely closed If this is unsuccessful have the power window mechanism examined DaimlerChrysler rec...

Page 449: ...the key Turn key slowly and hold it for a short period approximately 0 5 seconds between ignition lock positions 2 and 3 page 125 You have not held key between ignition lock positions 2 and 3 for the...

Page 450: ...ork should always be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools fo...

Page 451: ...essage with short symbol A Starter batteries are discharged After approximately ten seconds re peat starting procedure page 462 Note that starting attempts lasting too long will discharge the batterie...

Page 452: ...Add flow improver or petroleum to the fuel page 563 If this is unsuccessful and the engine can not be started after several attempts have the cause traced and rectified The maintenance work should al...

Page 453: ...pump in the direc tion of the entrance page 453 Failure or leaking of tilting hydraulics Have tilting hydraulics overhauled The maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised specialis...

Page 454: ...e main switch of the electro hydraulic cab tilting system upwards page 457 Valve lever of electro hydraulic tilting pump is positioned to the right in the direction of the driving position Position va...

Page 455: ...work should always be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools...

Page 456: ...when the charge pressure in brake circuit 1 or 2 of the tractor vehicle drops below 6 8 bar the charge pressure in the tractor vehi cle s spring loaded parking brake re lease circuit drops below 5 5 b...

Page 457: ...may change Check the brake system and have it overhauled The maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised specialist work shop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes B...

Page 458: ...objects e g cans bottles tools bags etc from cab and stowage pockets in the doors Vehicles with refrigerator Switch off and empty refrigerator For safety reasons keep area in front of gear lever and i...

Page 459: ...leaks are present The maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised special ist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessa...

Page 460: ...forwards Open the flap in the entrance and swing it up Position valve on tilting pump towards entrance 1 Fit pump lever with wheelbrace vehicle tool kit onto tilting pump 2 Operate tilting pump until...

Page 461: ...s a heavy jolt Make sure that the valve lever is positioned in the direction of the vehicle chassis 2 when the vehicle is being driven i The cab locks automatically Risk of accident G If indicator lam...

Page 462: ...itch 1 The cab tilting system is ready for oper ation The indicator lamp in the switch lights up To tilt forwards Graphic valve lever position of electric cab tilting pump example 1 To tilt forwards 2...

Page 463: ...lve lever position of electric cab tilting pump example Position valve lever on the electric cab tilting pump to the right 2 i The cab is unlocked automatically The cab has reached its limit of travel...

Page 464: ...mp into the mounting Close the maintenance flap page 418 Press the lower section of switch 1 The cab tilting system is switched off The indicator lamp in the switch will go out Cab tilt lock indicator...

Page 465: ...tems in par ticular it is essential that maintenance work is carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop i Cab tilting system is filled for the life of the vehicle A need for topping up with oil i...

Page 466: ...rn the engine over without start ing up Press and hold down both starter but ton 1 and shutoff button 2 on the engine simultaneously The starter will turn over the engine without the engine starting u...

Page 467: ...engine emergency running mode Observe the traffic conditions and stop the vehicle Apply the parking brake Switch off engine After approximately ten seconds re start the engine To check the condition...

Page 468: ...that show small lat eral cracks Specialist technical knowledge is re quired to replace the poly V belts The maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised special ist workshop DaimlerC...

Page 469: ...injury G The tensioning mechanism is spring loaded i Have worn bearings in tensioning mechanism tension pulley or return pulleys replaced and also replace worn main pulleys The maintenance work should...

Page 470: ...era tor block Pivot tensioning mechanism anti clock wise and remove screwdriver from the retainer hole Swing tensioning mechanism back into place Remove special tool with assembly le ver and check tha...

Page 471: ...the poly V belt it is necessary to remove the fan This work requires specialist technical knowl edge The maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised special ist workshop DaimlerChry...

Page 472: ...four hex agon bolts vehicle document wallet Electromagnetic fan clutch lock up i The fastening tabs and threaded holes are directly opposite each other Replace the fan clutch as soon as pos sible The...

Page 473: ...until definite re sistance is felt Secure the hand pump lever again by turning it clockwise Replace the cap on the fuel tank and turn it clockwise to tighten Vehicles with fuel prefilter Before bleedi...

Page 474: ...r under the drain plug Unscrew the drain plug Operate the hand pump and catch the water fuel mixture Tighten the drain plug Check the fuel system for leaks i The fuel prefilter with heated water separ...

Page 475: ...ry and accident G If you select gears manually at the transmis sion the vehicle can roll away Only select gears manually at the transmission with a stationary vehicle applied parking brake ignition lo...

Page 476: ...ght of transmission If a gear is selected move the shift le ver on the right of the transmission into neutral 5 If 5th to 8th gear was selected move the selector lever on the left of the transmission...

Page 477: ...r on the left of the transmission forwards 1 to the stop and hold it there 2nd person Move shift lever 1 on the right of the transmission to the rear to position 4 The gear is selected when the shift...

Page 478: ...st enable the GS back up function menu page 474 GS back up function menu With the vehicle stationary and the parking brake applied press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until Settin...

Page 479: ...sitioned on OFF Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel to con firm the setting and go to next menu Activate GS back up function With the vehicle stationary and the parking brake appl...

Page 480: ...l The highlight is positioned on YES Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The transmission control selects the chosen gear Slowly release the clutch pedal and slowly depress th...

Page 481: ...r k button on the multi function steering wheel The multi function display shows Please select gear Select neutral or a new gear using the or button Press the j or k button on the multi function steer...

Page 482: ...l start moving To stop the vehicle or change gear Brake vehicle to a standstill by applying the foot brake Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The multi function display shows...

Page 483: ...h in procedure i The charge pressure in the auxiliary consumer compressed air circuit must be sufficient The multi function display must not be showing Charge pressure auxiliary consumer During the wh...

Page 484: ...lever Long teach in procedure The long teach in procedure is required if the GS control unit or the engine has been replaced the multi function display shows an event message with error code a 21011 A...

Page 485: ...lly When Nflashes in the gear display start the engine The warning buzzer and a shift noise sound in the central loudspeaker Release the clutch pedal The warning buzzer and a shift noise sound in the...

Page 486: ...of the teach in procedure If the event messages are not deleted after the teach in procedure activate the GS back up process page 474 Have the transmission examined The maintenance work should always...

Page 487: ...Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the work required For work relevant to safety and work on safety related systems in particular it is essential that maintenanc...

Page 488: ...Charge the brake circuit until the cutoff pressure is reached Move the parking brake valve lever to the release position page 52 Tighten the release bolts fully braking position Tightening torque min...

Page 489: ...ler brake circuit reservoir and from the tyre inflator valve on the spare wheel Connect tyre inflator hose to the test connection and push connector on to the tyre inflation valve Vehicle Front axle R...

Page 490: ...ernal source of compressed air i Only charge the compressed air sys tem via the tyre inflator connection in an emergency To release the spring loaded brake us ing compressed air from the spare wheel r...

Page 491: ...shut off pressure of the external compressed air source lies below 10 bar dump the compressed air on the vehicle to be towed until the pressure is below 10 bar This can be done for example by repeated...

Page 492: ...the tyre inflator connection i Only charge the compressed air sys tem via the tyre inflator connection in an emergency As far as possible do not charge the compressed air system via the tyre in flator...

Page 493: ...ic suspension from an external compressed air source i It is possible to charge the pneumatic suspension reservoir from an external compressed air source i Charging the pneumatic suspension reservoir...

Page 494: ...engine until pressure regulator cuts out It is not possible to raise the Nummek trail ing axle when vehicle is unladen or partially laden if the hydraulic pump of the Nummek trailing axle is faulty t...

Page 495: ...to safety and work on safety related systems in particular it is essential that maintenance work is carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Risk of accident G If the power steering assistance s...

Page 496: ...bolts Lower the spare wheel and its cross member with the winch allowing the cable to pay out fully Pull the spare wheel out to the side or to the rear Unscrew the spare wheel from the spare wheel cr...

Page 497: ...and fit support page 385 Remove the spare wheel from beneath the tipper body i Secure spare wheel with tyre size 385 65 R 22 5 and 425 65 R 22 5 only in conjunction with spacer from vehicle tool kit...

Page 498: ...s tool kit page 433 Place pump lever with hand crank on the winch so that locking sleeve on winch engages in the cutouts on pump lever Operate winch until cable is lightly ten sioned Clean securing n...

Page 499: ...tem tachograph and speedometer must be re calibrated if a tyre of a different size is fitted The maintenance work should always be carried out by an authorised specialist work shop DaimlerChrysler rec...

Page 500: ...mation is available from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Different wheel nuts are required on the front and rear axles for se curing wheels light alloy wheels Do not interchange wheel nuts when fitti...

Page 501: ...the key in the ignition lock to position 0 Vehicles with pneumatic suspension this prevents re adjustment of chassis height Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Assemble the pump lever page 433...

Page 502: ...t Locate the vehicle jack under the loca tion cup on the axle support frame Position vehicle jack only at the attach ment points provided never locate jack under the differential housing Do not raise...

Page 503: ...ly in front of the front axle member Air sprung steered leading axle 8x4 4 Location point of jack Locate the vehicle jack under the loca tion cup directly in front of the front axle member i If the ty...

Page 504: ...the loca tion cup on the axle support tube Air sprung rear axle Jacking point Locate the vehicle jack under the loca tion cup on the air spring support Nummek trailing axle Jacking point Locate the j...

Page 505: ...hree evenly distributed wheel nuts Remove the last three wheel nuts when it is clear that the wheel is sitting on the wheel stud under no stress Remove the wheel i Position the support plate on the ja...

Page 506: ...lace the wheels in position and screw on two or three wheel nuts finger tight Remove the assembly sleeve Screw on the remaining wheel nuts and tighten them in a crosswise pattern Observe correct tight...

Page 507: ...ts must located centrally in the holes of the wheel Tyre inflator connection Only use the tyre inflator connection for inflating tyres As far as possible do not charge the compressed air system via th...

Page 508: ...e the charge pressure in the compressed air system to the required value given in the tyre pressure table e g 6 bar This can be done for example by re peated operation of service brake Remove protecti...

Page 509: ...necessary clean the glass bulb with alco hol or spirit and wipe with a lint free cloth Only operate lamps at correct rated voltage Protect lamps from moisture when in use and do not allow them to com...

Page 510: ...in an authorised specialist workshop DaimlerChrysler recommends that you vis it a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as it has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools for the work required For work re...

Page 511: ...ac cess step lamp R 5W Entry door trim lamp 10 W festoon lamp R Cab roof ceiling lamp Interior lighting P 18W Reading lamp R 10W Nightlight W 1 5W Readinglamp sleeping berths 10W festoon lamp Swivell...

Page 512: ...Dipped beam headlamps 5 Main beam headlamps 6 Side lamps Main beam dipped beam headlamps Unscrew headlamp fixing screws 1 Swing out the headlamp Pull off the cable connector Disengage the cover and re...

Page 513: ...f the bulb holder for turn signal lamp 3 to left and remove Press the bulb down turn it to the left and withdraw it Replace bulb and re assemble in re verse order Side lamp parking lamp Unscrew headla...

Page 514: ...ble connector Press bulb holder 2 down turn it to the left and remove it Press the bulb down turn it to the left and remove it Replace bulb and re assemble in re verse order Foglamp 1 Cable connector...

Page 515: ...Turn signal lamps 4 Brake lamp 5 Rear lamp 6 Reversing lamp 7 Rear foglamp 8 Licence plate lamp Rear lamps Unscrew fixing screws 1 Remove the lamp lens Press the bulb down turn it to the left and wit...

Page 516: ...order Refit both screws and tighten Side marker lamps 1 Cable connector 2 Side marker lamp Press retainers 1 on the cable con nector together and hold in this posi tion Pull off cable connector 2 Unl...

Page 517: ...er frame 2 Cable connector 3 Bulb holder Lever off lamp lens 1 with a screw driver Pull off cable connector 2 Press bulb holder 3 down turn it to the left and withdraw it Press the bulb down turn it t...

Page 518: ...le in re verse order The lamp lens must audibly engage when it is replaced Interior ceiling lamp 1 Interior lighting 2 Nightlight 3 Reading lamp Lever off lamp lens with a screwdriver Press down inter...

Page 519: ...bulb and re assemble the lamp lens Fold out the reading lamp Release lamp lens with a screwdriver and remove Press the bulb upwards turn it to the left and withdraw it Replace bulb and re assemble th...

Page 520: ...ings see type plate page 552 In order to check headlamp setting the ve hicle must be unladen ready for use filled with fuel and have one driver on board or a load of 75 kg Before adjusting Park the ve...

Page 521: ...crew 3 until lateral setting is correct Then correct the height setting using adjusting screw 2 Vertical adjustment If no lateral correction is necessary adjust height using adjusting screw 2 i The di...

Page 522: ...tra tion below for the vehicle Prepare adhesive tape using commer cially approved opaque adhesive tape in accordance with the dimensions apply to corresponding area of the headlamp Partially masking h...

Page 523: ...518 Practical advice Electrical system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Self produced adhesive strips for left hand drive vehicles...

Page 524: ...area for use in countries where vehicles drive on left 2 H7 headlamp left covered area for use in countries where vehicles drive on left 3 Xenon headlamp right covered area for use in countries where...

Page 525: ...520 Practical advice Electrical system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Self produced adhesive strips for right hand drive vehicles...

Page 526: ...area for use in countries where vehicles drive on right 6 H7 headlamp left covered area for use in countries where vehicles drive on right 7 Xenon headlamp right covered area for use in countries wher...

Page 527: ...sert lid of the electrical compartment in lower guide slot and close Engage fasteners 1 and lock by fold ing down Fold down floor covering Fuses Risk of fire G Use only fuses with the specified ampere...

Page 528: ...afety fuse extractor provided and in sert it into the test socket If the LED lights up the fuse is in work ing order If the LED does not come on the fuse has blown or is defective If necessary replace...

Page 529: ...and tools for the work re quired For work relevant to safety and work on safety related systems in par ticular it is essential that maintenance work is carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop...

Page 530: ...em 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vehicles with Nummek trailing axle The fuse for the hydraulic pump motor 5 amp safety fuse is located in the hy draulics box on the left of the chassis Vehicles with Nummek traili...

Page 531: ...526 Practical advice Electrical system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Allocation of fuses diodes relays...

Page 532: ...F2 20 Other I CAN subscriber 30 F3 20 Co driver s door 30 F4 15 Transmission control Telligent gearshift 30 F5 20 Trailer 30 F6 10 Switch panel 30 F7 30 Distribution terminal 30 2 30 F8 30 Distributi...

Page 533: ...y heating time switch 30 F14 10 Drive control ignition lock 30 F15 20 Blower 30 F16 10 Interior lighting 30 F17 10 Instrument cluster tachograph diagnostic socket 30 F18 20 Sliding tilting sunroof 30...

Page 534: ...module A F24 15 Permanent distribution body D F25 10 Diagnostic socket 15 F26 30 Distribution terminal 15 15 F27 10 Blower 15 F28 10 Drive control 15 F29 10 Telligent brake system 15 F30 10 Instrumen...

Page 535: ...Refrigerator 30 F5 10 Sun visor loading tailgate 15 F6 10 Engine compartment lamp 15 F7 15 Socket 12 V 15 F8 10 Electronic rear axle additional steering 30 F9 10 Electronic rear axle additional steer...

Page 536: ...0 F2 20 Cab tilting pump 30 F3 10 Telligent distance control 15 F4 10 Retarder 30 F5 10 Anti theft alarm system 30 F6 10 Rotating beacon lamp 30 F7 10 Transfer case oil cooler 30 F8 20 Transfer case o...

Page 537: ...ay K1 Trailer body brake lamps 54 K2 Supply permanent signal D K3 Supply terminal 15 2 15 K4 Supply terminal 15 1 15 K5 Supply terminal 15R 15R Module A31 Relay K1 Transfer case oil radiator K2 Roller...

Page 538: ...dule location Designation Module A32 Relay K1 Heated windscreen belt checks K2 Heated windscreen belt checks K3 Transfer case oil radiator K4 Battery heating K5 Free K6 Free K7 Free K8 Free K9 Free K1...

Page 539: ...remote control housing halves at key ring loca tion Push out old battery 1 from under spring contact 2 and remove it Radio remote control i When the radio remote control battery needs to be replaced...

Page 540: ...sunroof 1 Opening 2 Allen key Remove the 5 DIN 911 Allen key 2 from vehicle document wallet Pull the blind to opposite end of cutout and engage in position page 342 Pull blind further out of roller me...

Page 541: ...out for the tilting sunroof The opening is closed off with a plug To close Remove a flat screwdriver blade width 4 mm from vehicle tool kit pocket Remove plug Insert flat screwdriver into the opening...

Page 542: ...ery Jump start only from batteries with same operating voltage 12 V 24 V Use jump leads with protection against polarity reversal insulated terminals and a cross section of approximately 70 mm Before...

Page 543: ...have a socket for jump starting on the left side of the vehicle at fuel tank height It is not necessary to uncouple the semi trailer It is possible to use this external starting socket for jump start...

Page 544: ...ng In order to prevent damage to tail cross member you must only fit the towing coupling in conjunction with a reinforcing plate 3 Using the towing coupling you may only tow or manoeuvre vehicles with...

Page 545: ...ust show a minimum charge pressure of 8 bar Tow starting Risk of accident G The retarder can produce uncontrolled brak ing of the vehicle To deactivate the retard er remove fuse F 4 in module A2 in th...

Page 546: ...isplay shows 4th gear in the left hand position Tow start the vehicle When a speed of approximately 12 mph 20 km h is reached release the clutch pedal and slowly depress the accelerator Telligent auto...

Page 547: ...fore you start to move the vehicle Risk of injury and accident G When the engine is not running On corners you may deviate from the carriageway or collide against the tow ing vehicle The power steerin...

Page 548: ...towing distances you can charge the compressed air system via an external compressed air source page 486 If the compressed air system cannot be charged you must mechanically re lease the spring loade...

Page 549: ...rds Swing cover 2 of the coupling jaw downwards Release coupling pin 3 pivot it for wards through approximately 90 and lift it out Insert the towbar and allow coupling pin to engage in the lock Towing...

Page 550: ...engine damage at a maximum speed of 5 mph 10 km h and for a maximum distance of 0 5 miles 1 km Vehicles with Telligent gearshift automatic gearshift If the vehicle s electrical power supply and or co...

Page 551: ...up function page 474 Press the or button on the multi function steering wheel until the highlight is positioned on Towing Press the j or k button on the multi function steering wheel The multi functio...

Page 552: ...sk of transmission damage When the engine is not running transmission lu brication does not function If you want to tow the vehicle further than 60 miles 100 km or at a speed higher than 25 mph 40 km...

Page 553: ...lock to position 2 Engage the differential lock transverse lock Remove both driveshafts Do not raise the front axle Vehicles with two driven rear axles Remove driveshafts at both rear axles All wheel...

Page 554: ...tary hubs Catch the oil that runs out in a suitable container Remove the planetary hub end covers Pull out the circlips with pliers Remove the drive shafts together with sun gear For this use the spec...

Page 555: ...l lock transverse lock Do not raise the front axle Unscrew the bolt connections on the wheel hub Remove the drive shaft at the wheel end Risk of accident G In Germany for instance maximum vehicle heig...

Page 556: ...551 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Technical data Vehicle type plates Service products and capacities Operating data Tyre pressure table Limiting speed feature Compressed air reservoir Radio remote control...

Page 557: ...issible gross vehicle weight Maximum permissible axle loads The vehicle type plate is located on the door frame The vehicle identification number is locat ed on the longitudinal member The type plate...

Page 558: ...4253 WDB Vehicle manufacturer 934 032 Vehicle model designation number 1 Steering wheel 1 left hand drive vehicles 2 right hand drive vehicles K Code letter or code number of manufacturer s works 2642...

Page 559: ...sing the example mod el 934 03 Vehicle type plate example 934 03 930 Model designation 4 Vehicle design 0 Platform trucks 2 Tippers concrete mixers 4 Semitrailer tractor vehicle 03 Axle version 00 04...

Page 560: ...555 Technical data Type plates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Engine type plate 2 Engine type 3 Engine number Engine type plate...

Page 561: ...ap proved by Mercedes Benz could result in damage to the assemblies i Mercedes Benz reserves the right to re strict your warranty rights if service products or special lubricant additives which have...

Page 562: ...onmental note H Unless they are handled properly service products can damage people s health and the environment Do not allow service products to enter the ground the sewage system surface water Obser...

Page 563: ...lect the SAE class viscosity of engine oil in accordance with the outside temper atures SAE engine oil classes Single grade oils Multigrade oils Non approved engine oils could lead to malfunctions and...

Page 564: ...change Mixibility of engine oils If in the unlikely event the engine oil type quality grade SAE class filled in the engine are not available top up the engine oil using another approved min eral or sy...

Page 565: ...or mixed with standard diesel fuels i The quality SAE class if necessary the approval in ac cordance with Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products e g Sheet no 228 5 can be seen from the drum...

Page 566: ...If the water quality is not sufficient you must filter and or treat the water Information is available from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Do not increase the concentration of corrosion inhibitor an...

Page 567: ...menu of the driver in formation system is set to the normal sulphur content in in the fuel available in the country of delivery If you refuel the vehicle occasionally or predominantly in other countr...

Page 568: ...ith less resistance to low tem peratures is in use add a quantity of flow improver or kerosene depending on the outside temperatures Add the additives to the diesel fuel at the appropriate time before...

Page 569: ...or kerosene depending on out side temperatures Bio diesel fuel FAME fuel It is also possible to run the vehicle on bio diesel fuel This results in a slightly higher fuel consumption a slightly reduced...

Page 570: ...l additives are not permitted Fuels which do not comply with DIN E 14214 or which have had special additives added could cause malfunctions or even engine dam age Bio diesel fuel corrodes painted surf...

Page 571: ...Bio diesel fuels complying with DIN E 14214 remain reliable down to an outside temperature of approximately 20 C The vehicle is equipped with a fuel preheat ing system This improves the flow proper t...

Page 572: ...res Armenia Albania Belgium Lithuania Bulgaria Azerbaijan Andorra Czech Republic Luxembourg Iceland Estonia Bosnia Herzegovina Denmark Netherlands Madeira Georgia Croatia Finland Norway Poland Latvia...

Page 573: ...ties 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sulphur content by weight 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 8 0 8 Australia Australia Asia Hong Kong Indonesia India Korea Israel Japan Singapore Taiwan Thailand North America Canada Mexico U...

Page 574: ...s Capacity approxi mately Service product Sheet no 1 1 MB Specifications for Service Products Engine with oil filter 501 LA 541 9 maximum 34 litres Engine oil page 557 228 0 1 refrigerator block 541 9...

Page 575: ...231 715 5 15 5 litres Transmission oil SAE 75W 90 235 11 transmission oil cooler 1 0 litres G 210 G 260 715 5 15 5 litres Transmission oil SAE 80 80W 80W 85W 235 1 transmission oil cooler 1 0 litres T...

Page 576: ...on oil SAE 90 85W 90 235 0 235 6 Transmission oil SAE 80 80W 80W 85W 235 1 235 5 235 11 oil cooler 0 5 litres Transfer case VG 2400 750 850 13 2 litres Transmission oil SAE 75W 85W 235 4 750 851 10 2...

Page 577: ...itres Hypoid transmission oil SAE 75W 90 235 8 Planetary hubs each1 5 litres Rear axle Differential hub reduction HL7 HD7 748 210 748 211 8 0 litres Hypoid transmission oil SAE 90 85W 90 235 0 748 220...

Page 578: ...g gear oil or transmis sion fluid ATF 236 3 236 6 Telligent steering system Cab tilting unit Tipper oil or hydraulic fluid or 236 2 236 3 transmission fluid ATF 236 6 341 0 Fifth wheel coupling traile...

Page 579: ...rans mission 1 27 litres Brake fluid DOT 4 plus 331 0 NMV WSK 1 37 litres Battery cable terminals Acid resistant grease 350 Fuel tank 300 950 litres Diesel fuels page 562 130 Cooling system 501 LA eng...

Page 580: ...minimum 6 8 bar Brake circuit 2 minimum 6 8 bar Brake circuit on trailer semitrailer minimum 5 5 bar Pressure regulator activation deactivation pressure approximately 10 2 12 3 bar Spring loaded brak...

Page 581: ...approximately 550 rpm Exhaust brake operating range 900 2 300 rpm Engine oil pressure idling speed minimum 0 5 bar Engine oil pressure rated speed minimum 2 5 bar Rated speed approximately 1 800 rpm O...

Page 582: ...and wheel bolts 450 Nm Wheel nut cover caps 50 70 Nm Spring actuator Spring loaded brake release screw release torque maximum 70 Nm Spring loaded brake release screw tightening torque minimum 25 Nm ma...

Page 583: ...s Pneumatic suspension Filling the air spring system via tyre inflator connection or front coupling head minimum 9 0 bar Filler valve red protective cap minimum 6 5 bar Speed limiter Limiting speed th...

Page 584: ...ximately 0 C Required tyre pressure specified tyre pressure 0 4 bar The tyre pressure on the front axles for Michelin tyres must be set in accord ance with the values in the table 1 bar Do not however...

Page 585: ...ailing axle 1 bar maximum tyre pressure 9 0 bar 7 75 8 0 8 5 12 00 R 20 157 6 5 6 75 7 0 7 251 7 5 7 75 8 0 8 75 13 00 R 20 163 6 5 7 00 7 75 8 25 13 00 R 20 164 6 25 6 75 7 00 7 5 14 00 R 20 160 5 5...

Page 586: ...5 8 75 285 60 R 22 5 148 8 25 8 75 295 60 R 22 5 150 7 5 8 0 8 25 8 5 295 80 R 22 5 152 7 0 7 5 7 75 8 01 1 Trailing axle 1 bar maximum tyre pressure 9 0 bar 8 251 8 51 305 60 R 22 5 150 7 75 8 25 8 5...

Page 587: ...hicle Comply in particular with the permissible tyre specifications for each country These specifications may specify a certain type of tyre for your vehicle or prohibit the use of certain types of ty...

Page 588: ...5 6 75 7 0 7 5 8 0 8 25 12 R 22 5 148 6 0 6 5 7 0 7 25 7 5 8 0 8 5 13 R 22 5 149 6 25 6 5 6 75 7 25 7 75 8 0 8 25 13 R 22 5 150 6 0 6 5 6 75 7 0 7 5 8 0 8 25 8 5 12 R 24 153 6 25 6 5 7 0 7 25 7 5 8 0...

Page 589: ...G If the driver exceeds the maximum speed of the vehicle there is a risk of rolling for artic ulated vehicles You would also overload the vehicle s brakes and tyres There is a risk that you could lose...

Page 590: ...s soft liquid proof retaining strap inserts are to be used to prevent contact be tween different materials Securing straps are to be set in such a way that the base connecting seams are not touched an...

Page 591: ...Austria SMA Italy 2 MB part number 3 Volume litres 4 Testing establishment code number 5 Year Type plate steel reservoir example 1 L S Germany Elesfr France LMP Portugal Silverton Engineering South Af...

Page 592: ...Part No 4 004 432 1001 20 004 432 1401 35 003 432 9801 6 0 003 432 4601 20 004 432 4601 35 004 432 2701 7 5 004 432 1201 25 003 432 9601 35 004 432 4901 10 004 432 1301 25 003 432 9701 40 003 432 4001...

Page 593: ...rt No 4 004 432 0501 20 004 432 1901 30 004 432 4301 6 0 003 432 0601 20 004 432 3101 35 003 432 9501 7 5 004 432 0701 25 003 432 9301 35 004 432 2601 10 004 432 0801 25 003 432 9401 40 003 432 3901 1...

Page 594: ...01 820 12 97 Control unit basic module MB Part no 000 446 00 18 Immobiliser MB Part no 020 545 39 32 Austria 1 1 GZ 100 243 ZB 97 Belgium 1 1 Application for radio type approval submitted 1 RTT D X 14...

Page 595: ...0 446 00 18 Immobiliser MB Part no 020 545 39 32 Ireland 1 1 Application for radio type approval submitted 1 IRL TRA 24 5 60 23 Italy 1 1 DGPGF SEGR 2 FO 000197 Luxembourg 1 1 L 2431 10203 02H Netherl...

Page 596: ...ich automatically deter mines and selects the best possible gear for the driving situation accelera tor pedal position engine operating conditions etc The automatic gear se lection is a monitored elec...

Page 597: ...r ABS ASR SR continuous brake engine brake retarder and Brake Assist Takes into consideration the current vehicle weight and any trailer semitrailer when distributing brake power This always ensures t...

Page 598: ...ft sys tem Control unit Electronic component that controls the functions of the engine or transmis sion for example Control unit abbreviation The control unit abbreviation sorts an event message and i...

Page 599: ...friction vis cosity of the oil at different tempera tures The viscosity is better the higher the temperature the oil can withstand without becoming too thin or the lower the temperature the oil can wi...

Page 600: ...ion system menus FLA flame start system Control unit abbreviation The flame start system is a cold start aid for use at very low outside temper atures below 20 C The flame start system is automaticall...

Page 601: ...GSM there are approximately 300 network operators in 120 countries The trans mission method is digital HM rear end module Control unit abbreviation Electronic control module which is connected via the...

Page 602: ...automatically if they are still open If the sliding tilting sunroof closing lock switch is activat ed the sliding tilting sunroof will re main open LIM limiter Driving system which makes it possible t...

Page 603: ...tem which forms part of the Telligent engine system It controls the engine e g the engine idling speed MSF modular shift panel Control unit abbreviation MSS Engine start stop function Multi function d...

Page 604: ...for a short period PFA particle filter system Control unit abbreviation PSM programmable special module Control unit abbreviation Interface for the connection of special purpose bodies to the vehicle...

Page 605: ...ge for which a tyre is per missible SR stability control In critical driving conditions such as sudden swerving or cornering too fast Telligent stability control reduces the risk of skidding jack knif...

Page 606: ...e identification number Number specified by the manufacturer and affixed to the longitudinal member by which each vehicle can be clearly identified WR roll control Telligent roll control electronicall...

Page 607: ...th a heating filament ZDS central data accumulator Control unit abbreviation Independent component of the GM Serves as a back up memory for pro grammable vehicle electronics data ZHE auxiliary heating...

Page 608: ...105 111 Applying parking brake 62 Arrangement of fuses diodes relays 526 ART 280 Ashtray 344 ASR 87 Attaching the towbar 544 Audio and mobile communication equipment 73 Audio equipment 169 359 Operati...

Page 609: ...nt automatic gearshift Automatic mode 240 Telligent automatic gearshift Manual mode 245 Telligent gearshift 57 Charging the refrigerant accumulator 324 Checking anti corrosion protector 415 Checking c...

Page 610: ...ect gearshift Telligent gearshift 222 Distance control Telligent distance control distance warning 288 Distance control ART 280 Door release mechanism 104 Driver information system 150 Driver s vehicl...

Page 611: ...m 104 Exterior mirrors 302 F FAME fuels bio diesel fuels 564 566 Fifth wheel coupling low maintenance 578 Fire extinguisher 39 430 First aid 39 430 First aid kit 39 430 Flame start system 49 129 Flash...

Page 612: ...7 Checking headlamp setting adjusting 516 Headlamp cleaning system 24 136 419 Headlamps partially covered driving on left right 517 Heating and heater air conditioning control panel 309 Hendrickson le...

Page 613: ...load volume monitoring 194 Load compartment light 135 Load info 165 Load monitoring 378 Load pressure monitoring 192 Load temperature monitoring 189 Loading platform approach aid 379 Locking the driv...

Page 614: ...side 65 Opening the door from the outside 36 Opening the maintenance flap 417 Opening using the radio remote control 35 Opening with the key 34 Operating temperature 576 Outside stowage compartment li...

Page 615: ...unication equipment 74 Radio mode arrow key menu 187 Radio remote control 35 109 534 589 Radio type approvals 589 Raised driving position 295 Rapid change in direction 238 Reading lamp 140 504 505 514...

Page 616: ...tting time 197 Settings menu 183 Side lamp parking lamp 504 508 Side marker lamps 504 505 511 Side wind deflector 384 Single tyres 579 Sliding tilting sunroof Opening and closing 340 Sliding tilting s...

Page 617: ...nt automatic gearshift 231 Gearshift unit 232 Operating mode selector switch 233 Selecting operating mode 233 Telligent automatic gearshift automatic mode 239 Telligent automatic gearshift modes of op...

Page 618: ...6 Trip data 166 Turn signal and brake lamps 40 60 504 505 Twin tyres 582 Two way radio fax machines telephone 74 Two way radio fax telephone 73 Type plates 552 Tyre inflator connection 502 Tyre pressu...

Page 619: ...heel nuts 370 496 Tightening the wheel nuts 577 Tightening wheel nuts 392 Wheel nut tightening torques Nm 577 Wheel wrench 39 Wheelbrace 430 Wheels and tyres 491 Wind deflector 381 Windscreen cleaning...

Page 620: ...es www mercedes benz com www daimlerchrysler com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding the Operating Instructions to the technical documentation...

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