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MercedesPowerShiftneutralshift
Gear
shift
Towing and Recovery | Actros, Antos (Model 963), Arocs (Model 964)
Important safety information
Neutralshift
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WARNING
If you perform the neutral shift with the ignition swit
-
ched on, the transmission control unit may execute
sudden gearshift corrections.
There is a risk of injury!
Perform the neutral shift at the transmission only
when the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is
applied and the engine is off.
General information
If the automatic gearshift is inoperative and an engaged gear
is preventing the vehicle from moving, you can shift the
Mercedes PowerShift transmission to the neutral position.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be necessary to
tilt the cab and remove the soundproofing cover in order to
access the shift shaft.
Cover on shift shaft
Groove in shift shaft
Neutralshift
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Switch electronic ignition lock to position
0
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Apply parking brake.
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If necessary:
Tilt the cab, see page 22.
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If installed:
Remove soundproofing cover.
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Remove cover
:
of shift shaft using a flat screwdriver.
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Turn shift shaft to neutral position using a suitable flat
screwdriver in the groove
;
with box wrench attached.
