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Introduction of the New Unimog Generation | Model Series 405
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Work transmission mode
During working operations, this transmission mode allows
the vehicle speed to be adjusted independently of the engine
speed.
The vehicle speed can, if necessary, be regulated using the
work mode cruise control function within a range of 0.1
km/h to 25.0 km/h, allowing the vehicle to be driven without
using the accelerator pedal. Gear changes can also be initi-
ated manually using the controls while driving. The system is
limited to 6th gear and a speed of 50 km/h.
Drive transmission mode
This mode is used for automotive-style driving using the hy-
drostatic drive. Starting from an increased idle speed (900
rpm), the engine speed is regulated depending on the vehicle
speed and accelerator pedal. On vehicles with EPS and EAS,
gear changes can be initiated automatically or manually as
desired (change via extended actuation of A/M mode but-
ton on the right multifunction control lever). The system is
limited to 6th gear and a speed of 50 km/h as long as the
hydrostatic drive is activated. When changing from Drive to
Work (using the A/M mode button on the right multifunction
control lever), the last working speed active in Work (within
an ignition cycle) is automatically restored and the last active
gear is engaged (provided that engagement conditions are
met within 15 s). When changing from Work to Drive, the
start-off gear stored for Drive is engaged with the vehicle at a
standstill.
Changing between the new hydrostatic drive and
transmission
The new hydrostatic drive can be deactivated while driving
by pressing the system button on the center console. On
EPS vehicles or EAS vehicles with the clutch pedal folded
out, the clutch must be also be operated manually. If the new
hydrostatic drive has been shut off in this manner (the LED in
the system button is no longer on), the new hydrostatic drive
can then only be activated again using the system button
with the vehicle at a standstill. Only on EAS vehicles with the
clutch pedal folded in is it possible to put the new hydrostatic
drive into standby mode while driving and switch to a limited
mechanical drive mode. This is triggered in Work or Drive by
pressing the accelerator pedal past the pressure point (kick-
down). The new hydrostatic drive remains in standby mode
(LED in system button flashes), while the vehicle is driven by
the transmission with automatic gear changes. The mode "H
drive" is shown on the display. During coasting, the system
automatically switches to the new hydrostatic drive so that
the vehicle is always started off hydrostatically. The start-off
gear used for this can be selected with the vehicle at a stand-
still (gear 1-6). When the new hydrostatic drive is in standby
mode, 8th gear is disabled to prevent driving at maximum
speed. This is intended to prevent increased consumption
over extended periods. If the driver wants to drive at full
speed, he/she has to switch off the new hydrostatic drive
using the system button.
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