OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Table Of Contents
- Why this handbook is so important!
- Warnings and Safety Regulations
- Alarm System
- The system
- Use of the hand-held transmitter
- Self-diagnosis
- Use when staying in the cab
- Deactivation loadspace detection superstructure/trailer
- The system LED
- Loss of hand-held transmitter
- System does not respond to hand-held transmitter
- Battery, hand-held transmitters
- Maintenance
- Disconnecting the vehicle battery
- Cab, Instruments and Controls
- Cab
- Entering and leaving the vehicle
- Doors
- Electrically operated windows
- Mirrors
- Electrical mirror adjustment
- Windscreen wiper blades
- Bunks
- Roof console - oddments shelves
- Tool boxes/storage compartments
- Roof hatch
- Adjusting roof spoiler
- Sun visors
- Stepwell lighting
- Interior lighting
- Bunk lamp
- Dashboard
- Instrument panel
- Warning indicators
- Control panel
- Control panel of heating/ventilation system
- Air conditioning switch
- Fan speed selector switch
- Temperature adjustment
- Air distribution selector switch
- Centre console
- Roof console
- Left-hand steering column switch
- Right-hand steering column switch
- Steering column switch, engine brake
- Adjustable steering column
- Auxiliary cab heater (air heating)
- Seats
- Master Display
- Inspections and Maintenance
- Overview of daily checks
- Opening the front panel
- Engine oil level
- Topping up coolant
- Screen washer reservoir fluid level
- Air filter indicator
- Wheels and tires
- Lighting and instruments
- Driver's seat and mirrors
- Trailer vehicle
- Overview of weekly checks
- Clutch fluid level
- Power steering fluid level
- Brake system air drier
- Draining the water separator
- Batteries
- General maintenance
- Lubricating fifth wheel/trailer coupling
- Cab maintenance
- Cleaning
- Preventative maintenance before the winter season
- Diesel fuel
- Cab heater
- Windscreen washer reservoir
- Maintenance after the winter season
- Cooling system
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Driving
- General
- Steering lock/contact/starter switch
- Glow system
- Starting procedure
- Immobiliser fault
- Engine speed control
- Cruise control
- Vehicle speed limitation for special applications
- Driving style
- Differential lock
- Steering
- RAS-EC system
- ASR (Anti Slip Control)
- ABS brakes
- Parking brake and service brake
- Engine brake
- Stopping
- Manual Gearbox
- Automatic Gearbox
- Air suspension
- Emergency repairs
- Vehicle tool kit
- Tilting the cab
- Replacing the poly-V belt
- Replacing the fuel fine filter
- Bleeding the fuel system
- Draining the water separator
- Releasing the parking brake
- Wheel winch
- Jacking up the front axle
- Jacking up the rear axle
- Changing the wheel
- Tire inflating connection
- Towing
- Replacing bulbs
- Fuses and relays
- Technical Data and Identification
- Consumer Information
- Alphabetical index
Driving
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GENERAL
Before setting out on a journey, always check:
- the vehicle for possible water or oil leaks
- the engine oil level
- the fluid level in the screen washer reservoir
- the air filter indicator
- the coolant level
- the drawn vehicle coupling for correct attachment and correct operation
- the connection and operation of the drawn vehicle lighting and brakes
- the wheel attachment and tire pressures
- the tread depth of tires
- the tread of each tire for even distribution of wear pattern
- the correct setting of seat and mirrors
- the correct operation of lights and instruments
- the fuel level
After each journey check that:
- the doors of the vehicle are locked
- the load is still properly secured