Mercedes-Benz Actros, Руководство по эксплуатации

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water. As a precaution, have a closer look on
foot.
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switch off the auxiliary heating ( / page 112)
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wait for the auxiliary heating run-on phase to
end
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activate the regeneration lockout
(
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page 276)
Driving through water
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Drive into the water at walking pace at a shal‐
low point.
If driving at speed in water, the bow wave can
damage car parts.
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Adapt your driving style to the unfamiliar envi‐
ronment.
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Drive through the water with a constant
speed between 5 and max. 10 km/h.
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Do not declutch, change gear or stop while
driving.
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Pulling away in water is difficult due to the
strong resistance and the shallow bottom.
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Ensure that no bow wave forms while driving.
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Do not switch off the engine while in the
water.
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If the engine cuts out while in the water, start
it again immediately.
After fording
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If the terrain characteristics permit, dry the
brakes with short braking manoeuvres.
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Drive on or leave the engine running for a few
minutes.
The engine compartment is dried.
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Switch off the regeneration lockout
( / page 276).
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After ending off-road driving, observe the
checklist for after off-road driving
( / page 273).
Driving on sand
Loose sand is a particularly treacherous surface
for off-road driving.
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Drive quickly to overcome rolling resistance.
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Drive in the tyre tracks of vehicles ahead.
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Pay attention to the vehicle's ground clear‐
ance in the case of deep tyre ruts.
Checklist after driving off-road
* NOTE Damage due to parts of plants or
branches
Parts of plants or branches which have
become trapped could damage vehicle com‐
ponents.
The following parts of the vehicle could be
damaged:
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fuel lines
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brake hoses
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axle joints
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drive shafts
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Remove parts of plants and branches
which have become trapped immedi‐
ately after driving off-road.
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Activate ASR (
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page 228) or Stability Con‐
trol Assist ( / page 229).
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Switch on ABS (
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page 206).
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Disengage the differential lock
(
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page 229).
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Vehicles with automated manual transmis‐
sion: select a drive program for on-road driv‐
ing (
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page 216).
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Test the brakes.
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Check the headlamps and tail lamps for dam‐
age.
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Check for damage to the tyres.
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Replace dented or damaged wheels.
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Replace missing valve caps and valve exten‐
sions.
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Check and adjust the tyre pressure
( / page 375).
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Check whether parts of plants or branches
have become trapped.
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Check the entire vehicle underside, brakes,
steering, chassis and exhaust system for
damage.
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Check the engine oil level.
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Fold the folding underride guard to the road
position ( / page 268).
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Fold down the mud flaps.
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Observe the notes on cleaning after driving
off-road or on construction sites.
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