User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety
- Emergency
- Controls
- Entering and Leaving the Vehicle
- Doors
- Electrically Operated Windows
- Heated Mirrors
- Mirrors
- Electrical Mirror Adjustment
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Roof Console
- Sun Visors
- Stepwell Lighting
- Interior Lighting
- Dashboard
- Control Panel
- Control Panel of Heating/Ventilation System
- Air Conditioning Switch
- Fan Speed Selector Switch
- Temperature Adjustment
- Air Distribution Selector Switch
- Center Console
- Left-Hand Steering Column Switch
- Right-Hand Steering Column Switch
- Steering Wheel Switches
- Adjustable Steering Column
- Seats
- Master Display
- PDC and Voltage Display
- Power Distribution Center (PDC)
- Voltage Converter
- Driving
- General
- Steering Lock/Contact/Starter Switch
- Glow System
- Starting Procedure
- Engine Speed Control
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Optional)
- Vehicle Speed Limitation for Special Applications
- Driving Style
- Steering
- ABS Brakes
- Park Brake and Service Brake
- Engine Brake
- Stopping
- Allison Automatic Gearbox
- Maintenance
- Introduction
- Air Dryer
- Overhaul
- Air Tanks
- Air Gauges and Air Leaks
- Air Compressor
- Overview of Daily Checks
- Opening the Front Panel
- Engine Oil Level
- Topping Up Coolant
- Special Coolant Fill Instructions
- Windshield Washer Reservoir Fluid Level
- Air Filter Indicator
- Wheels and Tires
- Lighting and Instruments
- Driver's Seat and Mirrors
- Overview of Weekly Checks
- Power Steering Fluid Level
- Brake System Air Drier
- Draining the Water Separator
- Batteries
- General Maintenance
- Cab Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Preventative Maintenance before the Winter Season
- Diesel Fuel
- Windshield Washer Reservoir
- Maintenance after the Winter Season
- Cooling System
- Information
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 4 | Driving
General
Before setting out on a journey, always
check:
• Vehicle for possible water or oil
leaks.
• Engine oil level.
• Fluid level in the screen washer
reservoir.
• Air filter indicator.
• Coolant level.
• Drawn vehicle coupling for correct
attachment and operation.
• Connection and operation of the
drawn vehicle lighting and brakes.
• Wheel attachment and tire
pressures.
• Tread depth of tires.
• Tread of each tire for even
distribution of wear pattern.
• Correct setting of seat and mirrors.
• Correct operation of lights and
instruments.
• Fuel level.
After each journey check that:
• Doors of the vehicle are locked.
• Load is still properly secured.
Steering Lock/Contact/
Starter Switch
WARNING
NEVER turn the ignition key to the rest
position (0) or remove it while the vehi-
cle is in motion. This may cause the
steering wheel lock to engage.
• Position 0: rest position
When the key is removed in this position
the steering wheel can be locked. If the
steering wheel is turned slightly the
steering wheel will lock.
• Position A: accessories position
Steering wheel unlocked. The key cannot
be removed. Accessories, such as a radio,
can be switched on.
• Position D: ignition turned on
All power consumers can be switched on.
• Position S: starting
When the key is released, it automatically
returns to position D.
If the engine is running, the start lock is
switched on.
Glow System
If the ignition is on, the electronic unit
determines the necessary pre and after
glow time.
The necessary pre- and after glow time
depends on the temperature that is
measured by the electronic unit of the
engine management system.
DRIVING - General
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