Mercedes-Benz Actros 2017, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Permissible fording depths for fording with all-
wheel-drive vehicles:
R
with 13 R 22.5 tyres, up to 700 mm without
fording equipment
R
up to 1,200 mm with fording equipment
On vehicles with fording equipment, a plate
with the details of the vehicle-specific per-
missible fording depth can be found on the
driver's door or on the dashboard.
Fording as described here applies exclusively to
off-road and all-wheel-drive vehicles.
X Determine and observe the maximum per-
missible fording capability of the vehicle.
X
Determine the water depth and the charac-
teristics of the surface condition under the
water. As a precaution, have a closer look on
foot.
X
Switch off the auxiliary heating system
(
Y
page 125).
X Wait for the auxiliary heating run-on phase to
end.
X
Switch on the regeneration block
(
Y
page 312).
Driving through water
! If you drive into water at speed, the bow
wave may damage parts of the vehicle.
X Drive into the water at walking pace at a shal-
low point.
X
Adapt your driving style to the unaccustomed
environment.
X Drive through the water with a constant speed
between 5 and max. 10 km/h.
X
Do not declutch, change gear or stop while
driving.
i Pulling away in water is difficult due to the
strong resistance and the shallow bottom.
X Ensure that no bow wave forms while driving.
X
Do not switch off the engine while in the
water.
X If the engine cuts out while in the water, start
it again immediately.
After fording
X
If the terrain characteristics permit, dry the
brakes with short braking manoeuvres.
X Drive on or leave the engine running for a few
minutes.
The engine compartment is dried.
X Switch off the regeneration block
(
Y
page 312).
X
After ending off-road driving, observe the
checklist for after off-road driving
(
Y
page 308).
Driving on sand
Loose sand is a particularly treacherous surface
for off-road driving.
X Drive quickly to overcome rolling resistance.
X
Drive in the tyre tracks of vehicles ahead.
X
Pay attention to the vehicle's ground clear-
ance in the case of deep tyre ruts.
Checklist after driving off-road
!
Parts of plants or branches which have
become trapped may damage the following
components:
R
fuel lines
R
brake lines
R
axle joints
R
drive shafts
X
Activate ASR (
Y
page 266) or Stability Control
Assist (
Y
page 267).
X Switch on ABS (
Y
page 245).
X Disengage the differential lock (
Y
page 268).
X
Vehicles with automated manual transmis-
sion: select the drive program for on-road
driving (
Y
page 255).
X Test the brakes.
X
Check the headlamps and tail lamps for dam-
age.
X Check for damage to the tyres.
X Replace buckled or damaged wheels.
X
Replace missing valve caps and valve exten-
sions.
X Check and adjust the tyre pressure
(
Y
page 405).
X
Check whether parts of plants or branches
have become trapped.
X Check the entire vehicle underside, brakes,
steering, chassis and exhaust system for
damage.
X
Check the engine oil level (
Y
page 148).
X Fold the folding underride guard to the road
position (
Y
page 303).
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Driving tips
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