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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ENGINE BRAKE
The engine brake is primarily intended for prolonged braking, for example when
decelerating from high speed on a level road or when driving downhill. This reduces
service brake wear.
By moving the operating lever on the steering column in direction A and releasing
the accelerator pedal, the engine brake control will be activated.
Note:
- The engine cannot be turned off with the engine brake.
- In order to save the service brakes and to prevent the engine brake valve from
becoming stuck, it is wise to regularly use the engine brake.
The braking effect decreases as the engine speed falls.
The most appropriate area of use for the engine brake is in the blue area of the rev
counter. The engine brake delivers the highest braking effect in this area.
When using the engine brake, adjust your gear selection so that the engine speed
remains in the most favourable range.
The engine brake is automatically switched off:
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