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Mercedes-Benz Actros Operating Instructions Manual

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gomes
April 1, 2025

6242 operating unit for level control has short circuit to ground

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Mr. Anderson
April 1, 2025

To fix a short circuit to ground in the operating unit for level control 6242 on a Mercedes-Benz Actros:

1. Inspect the wiring between the operating unit and the control module for damage or exposed wires.
2. Check the connector pins for corrosion or bending.
3. Test the circuit for continuity and isolate the shorted section.
4. Replace or repair the damaged wiring or connectors.
5. If the operating unit is faulty, replace it.
6. Clear any fault codes and test system functionality.

If the short is to positive (24V) instead of ground, follow similar steps but focus on power supply lines.

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John ngui
April 17, 2025

What affects Actross mb3 not starting,all lights on and wipers moving up and down at the same time.

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Vigneshramar
April 19, 2025

My name is vignesh, my vehicle warning appeared, visit workshop energy saving mode, battery charging level warning and alternator management unavailable

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Umer
February 28, 2025

Where is left side tail lamp fuse located in actros euro 6

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  • Page 1 Digital on the Internet You can access the Operator's Manual on the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Digital as an app The Mercedes-Benz Guides app is available free of charge in common app stores. ® Apple Android Actros/Arocs Operating Instructions É9605843273vËÍ...
  • Page 2 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Documentation team Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Operator's Manual, you can reach the technical documentation team at the follow‐...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. Please adhere to the information and warning notes in this Operator's Manual for your own safety and to ensure a longer operating lifespan of the vehicle.
  • Page 4 General notes ..........5 MirrorCam system ........69 Protection of the environment ..... 5 Exterior lighting .......... 74 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..... 5 Interior lighting .......... 81 Information about attachments, add- Changing bulbs .......... 84 on equipment, installations and con‐...
  • Page 5 Tyre pressure table for twin tyres .... 379 Notes on Truck Data Center 7 Support ..194 Mercedes-Benz connectivity services ..194 Technical data ........384 Mercedes-Benz Truck app portal ..... 195 Engine model plate ........384 Vehicle identification plate/axle loads ..384 Driving mode ......... 196 Service products ........
  • Page 6 Symbols In these Operating Instructions, you will find the following symbols: & DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Observe the warning notices.
  • Page 7 Personal driving style: accepts no responsibility for the use of such Do not depress the accelerator pedal parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they when starting the engine. have been independently or officially approved by Do not warm up the engine while the a technical testing centre.
  • Page 8 Obtain approval from Mercedes-Benz in the Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you event of deviations from the approved body/ have any questions about equipment or opera‐ equipment mounting directives.
  • Page 9 Directive 2014/53/EU. You can obtain further information is a risk of damage to the vehicle: from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. the vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a Daimler AG hereby declares that two-way radio high kerb or an unpaved road...
  • Page 10 The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity theim-Weilheim, Germany, hereby declares that are available at the following web address: two-way radio system types EIS and transmitter www.mercedes-benz.com/truck-conformity key conform to Directive 2014/53/EU. Brazil only: KATHREIN Automotive GmbH hereby declares...
  • Page 11 General notes Component Service Transmission fre‐ Transmission output quency band 2,412 - 2,484 MHz 18.5 dBm 5,150 - 5,350 MHz 17.5 dBm 5,470 - 5,725 MHz 17.5 dBm GPRS 900 880 - 914 MHz 33 dBm 885 - 910 MHz 25.5 dBm GPRS 1800 837 - 857 MHz...
  • Page 12 General notes Country Radio equipment approval Country Radio equipment approval number number South Malaysia Africa TA- 2015/1438 CIDF19000029 South Dieses Gerät ist für elektromag‐ Morocco AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC Korea netische Geräte für den Hausge‐ Numéro d'agrément: MR 13300 brauch (Klasse B) geeignet und ANRT 2017 kann in allen Bereichen verwen‐...
  • Page 13 General notes Country Radio equipment approval Country Radio equipment approval number number South Dieses Gerät ist für elektromag‐ Malaysia Korea netische Geräte für den Hausge‐ brauch (Klasse B) geeignet und kann in allen Bereichen verwen‐ det werden. CIDF19000029 Es können Funkstörungen beim Morocco AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC Betrieb des Funkgeräts auftreten.
  • Page 14 General notes Radio equipment approval Country Radio equipment approval number Radio equipment approval numbers Russia Country Radio equipment approval number Brazil Taiwan 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射 性電機管理辦法 規定: 第十二條 MODELO: 1-DIN TCC MID 經型式認證合格之低功率 射 Este equipamento não tem 頻電機，非經許可，公 司、 direito à...
  • Page 15 General notes Name and address of the ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH Peter-Dornier- manufacturer Strasse 10, 88131, Lindau, Germany Frequency band(s) in which 76 - 77 GHz the two-way radio is oper‐ ated: Maximum output of the 3.16 W (35 dBm RMS effektive Strahlungsleistung) radio frequency signal which is transmitted in the fre‐...
  • Page 16 General notes IPPC+ declaration on dangerous substances present Only for Taiwan: Equipment name: Daimler IPPC+ Type designation (type): Taiwan (Release 7) Equipment name: Daimler IPPC+ Type designation (type): Taiwan (Release 7) Unit Restricted substances and their chemical symbols Unit Restricted substances and their chemical symbols Lead Mercury Cadmium...
  • Page 17 The operating safety of the engine is not guaran‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a teed in all situations. Mercedes-Benz service centre for this purpose. Vehicle registration Mercedes-Benz may ask its service centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehi‐...
  • Page 18 The quality or safety of the vehicle is Implied warranty improved as a result of the inspection. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle * NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from checks if it has your registration data.
  • Page 19 General notes In addition to providing the actual control unit Depending on the equipment, this includes, for function, this data assists the manufacturer in example: detecting and rectifying faults and optimising seat and steering wheel position settings vehicle functions. The majority of this data is suspension and climate control settings temporary and is only processed in the vehicle itself.
  • Page 20 Copyright Information on licences for free and open-source software used in your vehicle, along with updates, is available online at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/trucks- opensource.
  • Page 22 At a glance – Cockpit Overview (example using a left-hand drive vehicle) → Mirror camera system display Front passenger door switch unit Multifunction steering wheel → Air vent (example) → Instrument cluster → Main fuse carrier cover Multifunction lever → Ashtray Switch unit →...
  • Page 23 At a glance – Overhead control panel Overview (example using a left-hand drive vehicle) → Stowage compartments Two-way radio (see separate operating instructions) → Smoke detector Digital tachograph (see sepa‐ → Stowage spaces rate operating instructions) Switch units DIN slots for:...
  • Page 24 At a glance – Instrument cluster Multimedia cockpit displays Multimedia cockpit instrument cluster → Speedometer ® AdBlue level (vehicles with ® BlueTEC exhaust gas after‐ → Time treatment) → Outside temperature → Menu → Rev counter → Fuel level → Selected drive program, selec‐...
  • Page 25 At a glance – Interactive multimedia cockpit displays Interactive multimedia cockpit displays Interactive multimedia cockpit instrument cluster → → Time Selected drive program, selec‐ ted gear and gearshift recom‐ Speedometer mendation → Rev counter → ® AdBlue level (vehicles with →...
  • Page 26 At a glance – Multimedia cockpit warning/indicator lamps Multimedia cockpit warning/indicator lamps Instrument cluster (example) → Left-hand warning/indicator Ô Adaptive Highbeam lamps Assist → → Á Control intervention by N Front fog lights Stability Control Assist or ASR → R Rear fog lamp →...
  • Page 27 At a glance – Interactive multimedia cockpit warning/indicator lamps → Ø Active Drive Assist → Warning and indicator lamps in the status area Interactive multimedia cockpit warning/indicator lamps Instrument cluster (example) → Top/left warning/indicator b Lamp check lamps T Standing lights →...
  • Page 28 At a glance – Interactive multimedia cockpit warning/indicator lamps → → à Continuous brake Ø Active Drive Assist → → Warning and indicator lamps in É Diesel particulate filter the status area regeneration → Bottom warning/indicator  Diesel particulate filter lamps malfunction or regeneration lockout...
  • Page 29 At a glance – Switch units Cockpit Driver cockpit Switch panels in the driver cockpit (example) → Driver's door switch panel C Electro-hydraulic cab tilt‐ ing system Switch panel → , Anti-theft alarm system → T Standing lights → ¨ Panic alarm →...
  • Page 30 At a glance – Above the windscreen Above the windscreen → ¦ Retracts the roller sun‐ c Interior lamps blind k Automatic interior light‐ → § Extends the roller sun‐ ing controls blind → ¸ Opens the sliding sun‐ → Ú...
  • Page 31 At a glance – Driver's door (vehicles with MirrorCam) Driver's door (vehicles with MirrorCam) → → | Selects display, left W Opens/closes the side windows → ~ Selects display, right → çUnlocks/locks the doors → Í Sets field of vision →...
  • Page 32 At a glance – Co-driver's door (vehicles with MirrorCam) Co-driver's door (vehicles with MirrorCam) → p Co-driver's reading lamp çUnlocks/locks the doors → c Interior lamps Ï Activates MirrorCam sys‐ → W Opens/closes co-driver's side window Berth → Bed/berth switch panel P Closes the sliding sun‐...
  • Page 33 At a glance – Multifunction steering wheel Example: left group of buttons on the multifunction steering wheel → Operating the on-board com‐ o Deactivates speed limiter/ puter: cruise control/Proximity Con‐ trol Assist Navigates/confirms/selects on the on-board computer Ñ Activates and adjusts current speed/limit speed;...
  • Page 34 At a glance – Multifunction steering wheel Example: right-hand button group on the multifunction steering wheel → Operating the multimedia sys‐ 8 To switch the mute func‐ tem: tion on/off To navigate/confirm/select in ~ To end/reject a call the multimedia system 6 To make/accept a call ¤...
  • Page 35 At a glance – Combination switch and multifunction lever d Combination switch Automatic gearshift – selection of the direction of travel → High beam on (when low beam → is switched on) h Drive (driving forwards) → → High beam is automatically i Neutral position controlled (when Adaptive →...
  • Page 36 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use driving the driver's airbag supplement the protection aids which have been approved for your vehicle offered by a correctly worn seat belt.
  • Page 37 The shoulder section of the seat belt should possible. not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop coat.
  • Page 38 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use seat ning your journey. belts that are approved specifically for the rele‐ vant type of vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Other‐ Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical position and that wise, your vehicle's general operating permit the shoulder section of your seat belt is could be invalidated.
  • Page 39 Occupant safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Function of the seat belt warning for the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop driver and co-driver after an accident. The ü seat belt warning lamp in the instru‐ ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu‐...
  • Page 40 Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for your Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ Always observe the accessory manufacturer's cle. installation instructions, in particular the notes on a suitable place to fit accessories.
  • Page 41 & WARNING Risk of injury or death from obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. unsecured child restraint systems in the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a vehicle Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. If the child restraint system is not correctly...
  • Page 42 Occupant safety Only use child restraint systems which are Observe the following when stopping or park‐ not damaged & WARNING Risk of injury or death caused & WARNING Risk of accident and injury by the use of damaged child restraint due to children left unattended in the systems vehicle...
  • Page 43 Occupant safety Fit the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the co-driver's seat. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system.
  • Page 44 Benz Service Centre. Replace the battery in the key ( page 47). Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you always keep an easily accessible replace‐ Observe the information on the "Vehicle key radio ment key with you for emergencies.
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Apply the parking brake. Insert the key into the door lock of driver's door (Code F9Y only) d or of co-driver's Press the Æ button on the key. door e in position 2. Dipped-beam headlamps, marker lamps, tail lamps and licence plate lighting light up per‐...
  • Page 46 Opening and closing Locking/unlocking centrally using the but‐ Operating the convenience central locking tons system & WARNING Risk of entrapment caused by inadvertent convenience closing When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side win‐ dow and the sliding sunroof.
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Convenience closing ATA monitors the following systems: Insert the integrated key into position 2 in on the towing vehicle: the co-driver's door lock, then turn it to posi‐ the doors tion 3 and hold it there. the outside flaps the power supply Vehicles without ATA: press the &...
  • Page 48 Opening and closing Draw back the curtains. Turn the integrated key to the locking position in the door lock of the driver's door and hold Close the outside flaps. it for approximately two seconds. Detach/remove any loose objects in the cab, Then turn the integrated key back to the rest e.g.
  • Page 49 Opening and closing To trigger: press the bottom section of the ¨ button. The alarm is triggered and the vehicle is locked. Vehicles with convenience central locking system: the windows and the sliding sunroof/ pop-up roof close. The roof hatch is not closed. To deactivate: press the bottom section of Press release button down fully and slide...
  • Page 50 Opening and closing Problems with the locking system Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions One of the monitored component parts has not been locked correctly. When ATA is primed, Deactivate ATA ( page 45). there is no response from the turn signal lamps. Check that the monitored component parts are locked, e.g.: Doors Windows...
  • Page 51 Opening and closing Switch the ignition lock to the radio position. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped To open/close: push or pull the left- or right- when closing a side window hand W button until the corresponding When closing a side window, body parts could side window has reached the desired posi‐...
  • Page 52 Opening and closing Closing the sliding sunroof / pop-up roof During opening and closing, make sure With a sliding sunroof, press and hold the that no body parts are in the sweep of P button until the sunroof has reached the sliding sunroof / pop-up roof.
  • Page 53 Opening and closing Press the handle down slightly at the end stop and let it go. The screen will be hooked in. Closing the sliding sunroof mechanically The hexagon socket wrench for opening the sliding sunroof can be found in the vehicle document wallet.
  • Page 54 Opening and closing described for the blackout screen 2, and allow it to hang in the cab. Remove the cover cap from the opening 1. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the actuator motor through the opening Where necessary, press the screens against turn it anti-clockwise until the pop-up roof is the roof frame and insert the hexagon socket completely closed.
  • Page 55 Opening and closing Opening/closing the roof hatch You can open the roof hatch at one end (front or back) or at both ends (front and back). Push the roof hatch upwards at the handles or pull it down. Pull the two handles downwards and remove them from the locking mecha‐...
  • Page 56 Opening and closing blind will be retracted into the upper end Retracting/extending the roller sunblind position. Extending the roller sunblind In the following situations, the roller sunblind will perform a reference drive and be completely retracted: if the power supply has been interrupted, e.g. following operation of the battery disconnect switch if the vehicle is exposed to an excessive load,...
  • Page 57 Driver cockpit Notes on the seats Always make sure that the driver's seat is engaged before starting the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of injury if vehicle set‐ tings are adjusted while the vehicle is in & WARNING Risk of injury due to head motion restraints which are not fitted or are adjusted incorrectly...
  • Page 58 Driver cockpit Comfort suspension seat Clean the seats as recommended; see the "Cleaning and care" section. Climatised suspension seat Do not transport heavy loads on the Front passenger and centre seat seats. Do not place any sharp objects, Function seat such as knives, nails or tools, on the Corner seat seats.
  • Page 59 Driver cockpit When adjusting the seats, make sure that * NOTE Damage to the head section and there is sufficient clearance behind the seat the bottom berth in particular. When adjusting the seat fore-and-aft Adjusting the top part of the seat back‐ position, ensure that the head section rest: of the bottom berth is fully lowered.
  • Page 60 Driver cockpit Push lever down and hold it in place. Lift lever as well and push the seat beyond the notch back into the rest posi‐ Move the seat cushion or backrest into tion. the desired position by applying pressure and F.
  • Page 61 Driver cockpit Function seat Information on the climbing aid Use the surface on the engine tunnel as a climb‐ ing aid for the top bed. Folding the top bed up/down Before adjusting the seats, read the section & WARNING Risk of injury or death if the "Notes on the seats".
  • Page 62 Driver cockpit If the vehicle is parked on an incline, you can Folding down the top bed (car transporter) move the wide top bed into the horizontal posi‐ tion. To do so, adjust the angle of the wide top bed. Move or fold the backrests of the driver's and front passenger seats forwards.
  • Page 63 Driver cockpit Setting up the safety net The bed will fold down and could be damaged or damage other components. & WARNING Risk of injury or death if the Fold down the bed before setting off. berth is used while the vehicle is in motion Any vehicle occupant using a bed while the vehicle is in motion cannot be restrained...
  • Page 64 Driver cockpit Use the berth only when the vehicle is * NOTE Damage to the adjustable backrest parked. and seats During adjustment, the seat could come into & WARNING Risk of injury during use of contact with the adjustable backrest if it is the berth folded up.
  • Page 65 Driver cockpit Swing seat backrest upwards. When you are pulling out the sitting surface, make sure that no one has any body parts Swing seat backrest into the horizontal within the sweep of the sitting surface. position and hold it in place. Clip seat belt tongues into the right and The safety net on the top berth is not a restraint...
  • Page 66 Driver cockpit Adjusting the head restraint: Pull the head SoloStar Concept restraint up or push it down until it is at the Using the front passenger seat and folding desired height. table Removing the head restraint: Pull up firmly on the head restraint. &...
  • Page 67 Driver cockpit Fold down the seat backrest. If it does, both components could be dam‐ aged. Folding the bed down Fold the backrests of the driver's and front passenger seats forwards or move the seats further forwards. * NOTE Damage to the adjustable backrest and seats During adjustment, the seat could come into contact with the adjustable backrest if it is...
  • Page 68 Driver cockpit Using the bottom standard berth/uphol‐ Folding the berth upwards stered stowage space Fold the berth upwards, press it against the rear panel and hold it in place. & WARNING Risk of injury or death if the Rotate the hooks by 90°...
  • Page 69 Driver cockpit Push the berth against the rear panel and Requirements: hold it in place. there is sufficient reservoir pressure Rotate hooks by 90° and detach them from wall brackets 2. Slide locking catch downwards. The front and rear berth sections will now no longer be locked.
  • Page 70 Driver cockpit Adjusting the outside mirrors: press the & WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐ | button for the left outside mirror or the judgement of distances when using the ~ button for the right outside mirror. outside mirror The indicator lamp on the button will light up.
  • Page 71 Driver cockpit If the mirror heater is switched on and the light sources. In this case, be particularly careful outside mirrors are swivelled to the manoeu‐ and adapt your driving style accordingly. vring position, the mirror heater will be deac‐ Drivers must always wear the necessary personal tivated.
  • Page 72 Driver cockpit A fitted spring enables the camera arm to Operating the MirrorCam system automatically return to the correct operating Automatic activation of the MirrorCam sys‐ position in the event of minor deviations. In the event of larger deviations, it may be nec‐ The system is automatically activated when the essary to manually return the camera arm to following occurs:...
  • Page 73 Driver cockpit To store the setting: press the Í button The MirrorCam system automatically switches to right or left. standby mode in the following situations: The line shown in the display stops flashing. Two minutes after the ignition has been The setting is stored for both sides.
  • Page 74 Driver cockpit A manually adjusted field of vision is reset to The Ö symbol (green right/left arrows) is the basic setting by switching off the ignition. shown in the display. Use the Í button to adjust the field of Automatic field of vision adjustment for vision shown to the left or to the right.
  • Page 75 Driver cockpit If manoeuvring view has been activated, the adjustable distance line is shown elongated in the display for better orientation page 73). The other distance lines are not displayed if manoeuvring view has been activated. If manoeuvring view has been activated, the semitrailer/trailer back edge is displayed elongated for better orientation.
  • Page 76 Driver cockpit On the co-driver's side, the areas between the All the vehicle's exterior lighting is electronically lines are also marked in colour. monitored. A malfunction in the exterior lighting is signalled to the driver via the indicator lamp Ten seconds after deactivating the turn signal, or b on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 77 Driver cockpit Exterior lighting menu Exterior lighting menu (example) Then, select the Exterior lighting function 1 Exterior lighting menu display the menu presented above. 2 Interior lighting menu  Roof position marker lamps Switching the exterior lighting on/off i Work lamps R Rear fog light The operation of the following exterior lighting Ã...
  • Page 78 Driver cockpit other drivers. Parts of the headlamps must therefore be masked when you are driving in such countries ( page 92). To switch on: press the L button in the multimedia system (recommended). Press the upper section of the L button on the instrument panel.
  • Page 79 Driver cockpit Switching off exterior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on and Press the ^ button in the multimedia sys‐ tem. Press the Ô button in the multimedia sys‐ When night mode is active: the Do you want tem. to switch off the lights? event window will be When the indicator lamp on the Ô...
  • Page 80 Driver cockpit Switching the work lamp on An overtaking vehicle is not detected by Adaptive Highbeam Assist until it is com‐ Press the i button in the multimedia sys‐ pletely in front of your own vehicle. tem. The work lamps will be switched on. On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognise other road users The work lamps will be switched off after you...
  • Page 81 Driver cockpit if the windscreen in the area of the camera is Switch on the ignition. obscured, e.g. due to a faulty windscreen To switch on the high beam: switch on the wiper or a sticker. dipped beam L. if the carriageway is very narrow and winding. Press the combination switch in the direction if detachable parts, e.g.
  • Page 82 Driver cockpit When significant steering movements are To switch on: press the upper section of the made, the combination switch will automati‐ Ú switch. cally reset itself. The indicator lamp on the Ú switch will To flash briefly: when you are overtaking or light up.
  • Page 83 Driver cockpit Interior lighting Multimedia system: Lights Interior lighting Overview of the interior lighting menu Interior lighting menu (example) You have the following options for operating the 1 Exterior lighting menu lighting menu: 2 Interior lighting menu Press the desired function on the c Interior lamps touchscreen of the multimedia system p Co-driver's reading lamp...
  • Page 84 Driver cockpit Switch panel above the windscreen (variant 2) Bed/berth switch panel with reading lamp (exam‐ ple: bottom berth) Switches the driver's reading lamp on/off or dims it Switches the interior lamps on/off or dims them Switches automatic interior lighting control on/off Switches night lighting on/off Switches the front passenger's reading lamp...
  • Page 85 Driver cockpit To switch off: press button again briefly. To dim: press and hold button for the The interior lamps will be switched off. driver's reading lamp or for the front pas‐ senger's reading lamp. To switch on/off with the bed/berth When the reading light has reached maximum switch panel: press button 6.
  • Page 86 Always have work on the xenon bulb carried out at a qualified specialist Notes on changing a bulb workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the headlamp bulbs changed at a qualified specialist You will be able to tell whether your vehicle is workshop.
  • Page 87 Driver cockpit Vehicles with LED lamp clusters at the rear: only Stowage compart‐ W5W 5 W 24 V the complete LED module can be replaced. ment lighting under If necessary, have the LED module replaced at a berth qualified specialist workshop. Stowage compart‐...
  • Page 88 Driver cockpit Unscrew the screws with grey washers 3. Unscrew the screws with grey washers 4. Do not turn adjustment screws of the Do not turn adjustment screws of the headlamp. Otherwise, the headlamp will have headlamp. Otherwise, the headlamp will have to be readjusted.
  • Page 89 Driver cockpit Halogen headlamp (variant 2) Headlamp (variant 2) Observe the notes on changing a bulb Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84). page 84). Swing out the headlamp (variant 1 or variant Swing out the headlamp (variant 1 or variant Press clips in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 90 Gently turn the bulb anti-clockwise and remove it. Insert the new bulb into the socket gently turn it clockwise. Front fog lamp (example: Actros) Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84). Unscrew screw in faceplate 3.
  • Page 91 Driver cockpit Unscrew screws in front fog lamp 1. Roof position marker lamps Pull front fog lamp out slightly. Remove the connector from the bulb of front fog lamp 1. Pull front fog lamp out. Unscrew the bulb from the reflector in an anti-clockwise direction.
  • Page 92 Driver cockpit Replacing bulbs Unscrew screws 1. Remove the lens. Gently turn the bulb anti-clockwise and remove it. Insert the new bulb and gently turn it clock‐ wise. Changing interior lighting bulbs Observe the notes on changing a bulb page 84). Bed/berth reading lamp Six-chamber lamp cluster, rear left (example: platform vehicle)
  • Page 93 Driver cockpit Side marker lamps Bulb with cable connector (example) Turn bulb with cable connector up and remove it. Press the retainer on cable connector together and hold it firmly. Pull out cable connector 3. Side marker lamps (example) Replace bulb 2. Press and firmly hold the retainer on cable Work lamp, bottom connector...
  • Page 94 Vehicles with halogen headlamps: Before 80 mm crossing the border into such countries, mask 30 mm halogen headlamps as close to the border as pos‐ 92 mm sible in accordance with the following specifica‐ tions from Mercedes-Benz. Make adhesive strips...
  • Page 95 Driver cockpit 169 mm Good visibility 129 mm Using the windscreen wipers * NOTE Damage to the windscreen in vehi‐ cles with rain and light sensor During dry weather, dirt or optical effects can adversely affect the windscreen wiper sweep. This could damage the wiper blades or scratch the windscreen.
  • Page 96 Driver cockpit To switch on/off: press è button under ° Continuous wiping, slow Climate control menu in the multimedia ¯ Continuous wiping, fast system. To switch on: switch the ignition on. When the indicator lamp on the è button lights up, the windscreen heater is switched Turn the wiper switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
  • Page 97 Driver cockpit In a hazardous situation, the power supply can be interrupted immediately with the battery discon‐ nect switch. It takes up to ten seconds from the disconnecting procedure until the voltage supply is interrupted. If the voltage supply is interrupted by the battery isolator switch when the anti-theft alarm system is primed, the anti-theft alarm is triggered.
  • Page 98 600 W (25 A). To use 24 V power socket 6, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have adapter plug fitted at a qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise, safe usage can‐...
  • Page 99 Driver cockpit If you want to connect further devices, contact a Using the cigarette lighter qualified specialist workshop. & WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from the hot cigarette lighter You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
  • Page 100 Driver cockpit Enabling/disabling the smoke detector Replacing the battery The smoke detector is powered by a 9 V block battery. Press release catch and remove the smoke detector from the holder. Replace the battery. Fit the smoke detector back into the holder. Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Notes on stowage spaces and stowage com‐...
  • Page 101 Driver cockpit Drawers in the driver cockpit & WARNING Risk of injury if the maximum permitted load is exceeded If you exceed the maximum permitted load in the stowage compartment, the cover may not be able to restrain objects. Objects could be flung out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants.
  • Page 102 100 Driver cockpit Refrigerator box Stowage tray Waste receptacle The drawer under the berth can also be equipped with a refrigerator box. You can find notes on Opening/closing: Pull stowage tray using and adjusting the refrigerator box in the into the desired position or push it in as far as separate Owner's Manual.
  • Page 103 Driver cockpit 101 Notes on the vanity mirror Outside stowage compartment flap Release lever for outside stowage compart‐ In the Stream, Big and Giga cab variants, there is ment flap a vanity mirror in the right-hand stowage com‐ Release lever for outside tool kit compart‐ partment above the windscreen ( page 99) as ment flap...
  • Page 104 102 Driver cockpit Once folding table is folded together, swivel it forwards into the stowage compart‐ ment as far as it will go. Swivel the cover down. Swivel the cover Notes on the cup holder & WARNING Risk of accident or injury if Folding out the folding table the cup holder is used while the vehicle is in motion...
  • Page 105 Driver cockpit 103 Cup holders also accommodate the ashtray page 97). Coupling/uncoupling the compressed-air con‐ nection in the cab & WARNING Risk of injury if compressed air is used for cleaning due to dispersed particles If you use compressed air to clean the cab, particles will be stirred up.
  • Page 106 Notes on the audio equipment (radio) Display of axle loads and the gross vehicle weight if the following conditions are fulfilled: If you have fitted Mercedes-Benz audio equip‐ ment, you can operate your audio equipment as The vehicle is stationary...
  • Page 107 To charge the Bluetooth mobile phone in the vehicle, you need a suitable charger bracket. These are available from retail‐ ers of Mercedes-Benz accessories. You can operate the mobile phone using the 6 and ~ buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
  • Page 108 A list of compatible mobile phones can be Securing the laptop: Place laptop holder found at: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/ on the steering wheel and use guide connect. the top to hook it onto the top of steering wheel.
  • Page 109 Driver cockpit 107 Use top guide to hook the laptop holder onto an open stowage space above the wind‐ screen. Use top guide to hook the laptop holder onto a grab handle above one of the doors. Use top and bottom guides to attach the laptop holder to the side wall stowage compartments of the bottom bed or the bot‐...
  • Page 110 108 Climate control Notes on climate control ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE When the air conditioning system or the auto‐ matic climate control is switched on, fuel con‐ sumption will increase. Switch the function on only where nec‐ essary. The heating, air conditioning system or automatic climate control is operational only when the engine is running.
  • Page 111 Climate control 109 Depending on the function selected, the dis‐ è Switches the windscreen heater on/off play on the button will change. page 94) The "Cooling without air dehumidification" func‐ KÃ Automatic airflow setting tion consumes less fuel than the "Cooling with air page 110) dehumidification"...
  • Page 112 110 Climate control Setting the air distribution/airflow Switching air-recirculation mode on/off Air can be directed via the rigid air vents using When air-recirculation mode is switched on, the air distribution control. Regardless of the the windows may mist up more quickly, espe‐ position of the air distribution control, air is also cially in low outside temperatures.
  • Page 113 Climate control 111 Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol‐ Always switch the stationary heater off lowing options are available for controlling the in enclosed spaces without an air auxiliary heating: extraction systems, e.g. in garages. Climate control menu in the multimedia Keep the tailpipe and the area around system ( page 108)
  • Page 114 112 Climate control Switching immediate heating mode on/off Setting the switch-on time & DANGER Risk of fatal injuries if the vehi‐ cle is parked in unsuitable locations with a pre-selected switch-on time for auxili‐ ary heating If you have pre-selected a switch-on time, the auxiliary heating will switch on automatically.
  • Page 115 Climate control 113 before and during operation of the stationary Electric stationary air conditioning system air conditioning system. Information about the stationary air condi‐ If you shut the window curtains and move the tioning system seat backrests forwards, thermal radiation will be The stationary air conditioning system cools the limited and the stationary air conditioning system interior air according to the set temperature inde‐...
  • Page 116 114 Climate control Press the Æ button on the bed/berth The stationary air conditioning system will switch off automatically after around two hours or when switch panel. If the indicator lamp on the Æ button the engine is started. lights up, the stationary air conditioning sys‐ tem is switched on.
  • Page 117 Climate control 115 Turn adjustment wheel upwards beyond the first detent position. The horizontal blades fan out steadily. The air‐ flow is then widely distributed as it emerges from the centre air vent. Centre air vent in front passenger area (example) to the I position to Turn adjustment wheel open the centre air vent and to the 0 position...
  • Page 118 116 On-board computer and displays Instrument cluster Notes on the instrument cluster & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ mation systems and communications equipment If you operate information and communica‐ tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the traffic Instrument cluster (example) situation.
  • Page 119 On-board computer and displays 117 Observe the information about an economi‐ In engine braking mode, drive in the engine speed range 2. The maximum engine brak‐ cal driving style in the é ECO support menu on the instrument cluster. The on- ing effect will be achieved just before the red board computer can help you to optimise the danger zone 3.
  • Page 120 118 On-board computer and displays ® ® you drive until the AdBlue tank is empty, engine When the AdBlue tank has run dry, the event is output may be reduced. stored and is signalled by the ; indicator lamp when starting the engine as an emissions- ®...
  • Page 121 On-board computer and displays 119 Multimedia cockpit time and outside temper‐ Multimedia cockpit odometer ature Trip distance/total distance instrument cluster menu Example: instrument cluster Trip distance and total distance are shown You should pay special attention to road condi‐ by the ê Odometer reading menu on the tions when temperatures are around freezing...
  • Page 122 120 On-board computer and displays Interactive multimedia cockpit odometer Trip distance/total distance instrument cluster menu Trip distance and total distance shown by the Odometer reading menu on the instrument cluster. ® Indicator lamp for engine diagnostics: vehicles without BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions...
  • Page 123 On-board computer and displays 121 Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp The indicator lamp lights up. * The BlueTEC ® exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or has an emissions-related fault. Engine diagnosis warning ® The malfunction or fault could damage the BlueTEC exhaust gas lamp aftertreatment system.
  • Page 124 122 On-board computer and displays Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp The indicator lamp lights up. Engine output is reduced. At the same time, the on-board computer shows an event window and the · indi‐ cator lamp in the status area lights up. *You have not rectified a detected emissions-related malfunction.
  • Page 125 On-board computer and displays 123 The first phase is the instrument cluster display You must observe the legal requirements for the check. The indicator lamp will light up for approx‐ country in which you are currently driving when imately five seconds and then go out for approx‐ operating the on-board computer.
  • Page 126 124 On-board computer and displays Menus at a glance Tachograph Eco Support Multimedia cockpit Telephone Audio Navigation You can use the button group on the left of the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the menus and open/close individual menus page 123) The number and order of the menus depends on your vehicle's equipment and the type of...
  • Page 127 On-board computer and displays 125 ® BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The "HC burn-off" feature reduces deposits of hydrocarbons in the  catalytic converter. This is performed at increased engine speeds. You cannot cancel the process when the message appears. The message disappears automatically when the process is com‐...
  • Page 128 126 On-board computer and displays Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS may be switched off. There may be a fault in Active Brake È Assist or a fault with the vehicle's brake system. WARNING! If Active Brake Assist cannot be activated, you will not receive any collision warnings.
  • Page 129 On-board computer and displays 127 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * If you have briefly pressed the start/stop button while driving, the event window will appear on the display. In an emergency situation, you can switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the start/stop button.
  • Page 130 128 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions In the following functions, the duration of actuation will be short‐ ened: Automatic activation of the interior lighting Switch-off delay time of the exterior lighting If necessary, start the engine. When you start the engine, the electrical consumers will be available again.
  • Page 131 On-board computer and displays 129 Engine and cooling Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The upper or lower air regulation system is malfunctioning, e.g. due to foreign objects blocking the engine radiator. Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 132 130 On-board computer and displays ® BlueTec 6 exhaust gas aftertreatment Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Please top up AdBlue. Ø ® The AdBlue level has dropped to approximately 10%. ® Top up the AdBlue tank immediately ( page 284).
  • Page 133 On-board computer and displays 131 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Adapt your driving style accordingly. ® Top up the AdBlue tank immediately ( page 284). Diesel particulate filter Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions  * Supplementary text Û : Please start regeneration Please observe the Operating Instructions Indicator lamp Â...
  • Page 134 132 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The ¯ indicator lamp will light up yellow on the status area as ¯ well as the event window. A maintenance due date has been exceeded by a significant amount of time.
  • Page 135 On-board computer and displays 133 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The coolant temperature is too high. Engine power output is auto‐ matically reduced. Reduce the speed. Coolant temperature too Shift to a lower gear. high Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Switch off the engine.
  • Page 136 134 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Visit workshop. Ú WARNING! The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. Continu‐ ing the journey is possible with restrictions. Transmission faulty (only Depending on the fault, a specialist workshop can provide assis‐ vehicles with automatic tance for limited continued driving by specifying fault codes.
  • Page 137 On-board computer and displays 135 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Finish the pulling off or manoeuvring process as quickly as pos‐ sible. Otherwise the clutch will be overloaded. * Additional text: 180°C (example) Ù The oil temperature in the fluid coupling is too high. Shift to a lower gear.
  • Page 138 136 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Stop the vehicle without steering or braking suddenly. Pay atten‐ tion to the traffic conditions. Check the tyre pressure and correct if required. * The starting-off aid on the trailer/semitrailer is activated. å...
  • Page 139 On-board computer and displays 137 Braking and driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The # indicator lamp shown with s lights up yellow in the ¯ status area as well as the event window. The service work due has not been performed. Brakes, axle 1 Mainte- The wear limit of the brakepads and/or brake discs has been excee‐...
  • Page 140 138 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. * Supplementary text Û : Adapt your driving style. The temperature of one of the disk brakes on the towing vehicle is too high.
  • Page 141 On-board computer and displays 139 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Please have rectified at next mainte- È nance. (example). WARNING! If Active Brake Assist is not available, you will not receive any collision warnings. In critical situations, the vehicle will not Active Brake Assist not brake automatically.
  • Page 142 140 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Visit workshop Lane Keeping Assist and Ô Attention Assist unavailable WARNING! Lane Keeping Assist not The following driver assistance systems/driving safety systems available (Example) could be impaired or no longer operational: Lane Keeping Assist Attention Assist...
  • Page 143 On-board computer and displays 141 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ç * Sideguard Assist is malfunctioning. WARNING! If Sideguard Assist is malfunctioning, you may not necessarily Sideguard Assist faulty receive a warning from Sideguard Assist. There is a risk of an accident. Have Sideguard Assist checked at a qualified specialist work‐...
  • Page 144 142 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Start the engine after approximately ten seconds. The event window goes out. The steerable additional axle is reactivated. If the event window does not disappear: have the steerable addi‐ tional axle checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 145 On-board computer and displays 143 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * All the vehicle's exterior lighting is electronically monitored. If the event window is displayed, a bulb has failed. The event window will contain information about the fault location and the fault remedy, e.g.
  • Page 146 144 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on. As soon as the cause is rectified, the tyre pressure monitor is reactivated and the tyre pressure level is displayed again. If the tyre pressure monitoring system is not automatically acti‐ vated after a long journey, have the tyre pressure monitor checked in a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 147 On-board computer and displays 145 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Stop the vehicle without steering or braking suddenly. Pay atten‐ tion to the traffic conditions. Check the tyre pressure and, if necessary, correct it. Red event window For a malfunction of high priority, the on-board computer will show a red event window.
  • Page 148 146 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Leave the engine running. The compressed-air system is charged. If the J warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out: Continue the journey. If the J warning lamp in the instrument cluster does not go out: Check the compressed-air brake system for leaks page 204).
  • Page 149 On-board computer and displays 147 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the engine cooling system checked for leak tightness at a qualified specialist workshop. Transmission and clutch Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Stop vehicle. Contact service centre. Ø...
  • Page 150 148 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Check semitrailer coupling: open if nee- ¤ ded. The ¤ indicator lamp lights up red in the status area as well as in the event window. Check semitrailer cou- pling.
  • Page 151 On-board computer and displays 149 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions When an automatic collision warning is being given, you must brake the vehicle using the service brake in the following situations: the on-board computer displays the · warning in a red event window an intermittent warning tone sounds Pay particular attention to the traffic situation.
  • Page 152 150 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Apply the parking brake. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * Supplementary text Û : Stop vehicle or start engine. In addition, the D warning lamp lights up red in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 153 On-board computer and displays 151 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Supplementary text Û : Visit workshop. The steerable additional axle is malfunctioning and only steers pas‐ sively. Stability Control Assist may also have been deactivated as a result. If Stability Control Assist is deactivated, the yellow Õ Steer.
  • Page 154 152 On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the malfunction persists: Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * Supplementary text Û : Discharging battery Stop vehicle Con- tact service In addition to the event window, the # indicator lamp lights up red in the status area.
  • Page 155 On-board computer and displays 153 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Replace the wheel immediately ( page 348). If a faulty tyre does not present a danger to other road users: continue driving until the next suitable place to pull over. Drive at a maximum of 40 km/h on straight stretches of road.
  • Page 156 154 On-board computer and displays £ Monitored semitrailer coupling page 287) î Monitored semitrailer coupling malfunc‐ tion ( page 287) ð Semitrailer coupling; refill grease reservoir (see separate Owner's Manual) ¬ Cargo liftgate (see separate Owner's Man‐ ual) Ç Tipper operation Status area on the instrument cluster (interactive I Power take-off( page 306)
  • Page 157 Multimedia system 155 Notes on the multimedia system display Overview and operation Observe the notes on caring for the interior. Overview of the multimedia system Automatic temperature-control switch-off: if & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ the temperature is too high, the brightness is mation systems and communications subsequently reduced.
  • Page 158 156 Multimedia system Home screen overview Touch Control Calls up the home screen Connection status with the telematics server Operating Touch Control (multimedia system) Time Calls up the virtual switch Favourites Calls up an application using the symbol Name of the application, beneath the current selection or information Number of applications and currently selec‐...
  • Page 159 Multimedia system 157 To select a menu item: swipe up, down, left Touching, holding and moving or right on Touch Control 1. To move the map: touch the touchscreen Press Touch Control 1. and move your finger in any direction. To open a menu or list: press Touch Control To set the volume on a scale: touch the touchscreen and move the finger to the left or...
  • Page 160 158 Multimedia system Briefly press the © symbol in the multime‐ Adjusting the volume dia system display ( page 156). On the multifunction steering wheel The applications are displayed. Select the application by swiping and tapping. Changing the arrangement of applications on the home screen Call up the home screen.
  • Page 161 Multimedia system 159 You can select favourites from categories or you Select Rename. add favourites directly from an application. Enter the name. Calling up favourites Select OK. Tap on ß. Moving favourites The favourites are displayed. Tap on ß. A maximum of five favourites can be saved at The favourites are displayed.
  • Page 162 160 Multimedia system Character input can be started with a control ele‐ Call up the character entry to rename a ment and resumed with another. favourite, for example ( page 159). The keyboard is shown. When the keyboard is shown, enter the char‐ acters on the control element by swiping and Press briefly on a character key.
  • Page 163 Multimedia system 161 PPC on/off System settings EcoRoll on/off Display If a driver does not insert their driver card into Configuring display settings the tachograph for more than four hours or the Requirements: ignition has been switched off for that period, in some cases the settings are reset to minimum The vehicle is standing still.
  • Page 164 162 Multimedia system In vehicles with GPS the time is set automati‐ The correct time is a requirement for the fol‐ cally via the selected time zone. lowing functions: Route guidance with time-dependent traf‐ Setting the date fic routing Select date.
  • Page 165 Multimedia system 163 Monday is taken as the first day of the The following connection options are available: week. Wi-Fi connection if the active weekdays do not follow The Wi-Fi connection to a Wi-Fi-capable directly, all active weekdays are shown device, e.g.
  • Page 166 164 Multimedia system Calling up the device manager Setting the units Requirements: Multimedia system: ® ® The Bluetooth connection on the Bluetooth © Settings System Units device is active. Select Units. Multimedia system: Select the desired measuring unit from the list, e.g.
  • Page 167 Multimedia system 165 Activate or deactivate Auto. volume adjust- You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when ment. operating the system. Adjusting the balance/fader The navigation system calculates the route to the The availability of this function depends on the destination without taking into account, for exam‐...
  • Page 168 166 Multimedia system Alternatively: press the ß button. Destination entry The map appears. The current vehicle posi‐ Entering a destination tion is shown. Select 1. The navigation menu is shown. Overview of the navigation menu Input line To select search area To switch to map or route view (cancel search) To search for an address, a position or a POI...
  • Page 169 Multimedia system 167 Selecting a destination from points of inter‐ Enter the geo-coordinates. The results appear in the results list. Call up the navigation system menu. Select a destination from the results list. A menu appears. Select Search. An input menu appears. To calculate a route: select Drive.
  • Page 170 168 Multimedia system Select a route from the list. place of work The route appears on the map. marked locations To calculate a route: select Drive. Saving a destination under "My locations" The route to the destination appears on the Call up the navigation system menu.
  • Page 171 Multimedia system 169 To select the current position as the start‐ Enter the workplace and select from the results list. ing point: select the starting point on the The workplace appears on the map. route. Select Set. Call up the submenu. The location is saved as a workplace.
  • Page 172 170 Multimedia system Select Delete this stop. Deleting intermediate destinations The route is recalculated without the inter‐ Select the map view. mediate destination. The route appears on the map. Select the intermediate destination to be Deleting a route deleted from the route bar. The map zooms in on the intermediate desti‐...
  • Page 173 Multimedia system 171 Select Current route. The current vehicle position is shown with the following information: Select Change route type. The Z symbol for the current vehicle Select a route type. position. The route is recalculated with the selected route type. The name of the road you are currently driving on.
  • Page 174 172 Multimedia system Overview of displays during route guidance Overview of lane recommendations (route overview) Recommended lane (highlighted in colour) Switches between 2D and 3D view Lane not recommended (grey) Next change of direction and distance to If the digital map contains the corresponding change of direction data, lane recommendations for upcoming Next road...
  • Page 175 Multimedia system 173 Activating Live Traffic Information Navigation settings When you switch on the navigation system, a Calling up navigation settings prompt appears asking if you would like to acti‐ vate and use Live Traffic Information. To activate Live Traffic Information: select Yes.
  • Page 176 174 Multimedia system Select the settings and adjust according to Displaying the time the vehicle. When this function is active, the current time appears at the bottom of the route bar. When the value "0" is set, the respective set‐ tings for the route restrictions are not taken Call up the navigation system menu into account.
  • Page 177 Multimedia system 175 Call up the navigation system menu Call up the navigation system menu page 165). page 165). Call up the navigation settings ( page 173). Call up the navigation settings ( page 173). Select Appearance. Select Route planning. Select Automatic zoom.
  • Page 178 176 Multimedia system appears and you will hear a corresponding mes‐ the maximum permissible speed, navigation sage. issues a warning. Never: the navigation does not issue a warn‐ Using routes requiring a special toll sticker ing. Select Use routes requiring a special toll Call up the navigation system menu sticker.
  • Page 179 When you download the current software update, you receive new map material, updated features and performance improvements. New information and updates can be found here: Information about new map updates: http;// www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com The current software update to download: http://www.fleetboard.com/naviupdate The installation handbook: http:// www.fleetboard.com/manual...
  • Page 180 Profile) operating mobile communication equipment in the vehicle. BTA (BTAudio) Further information can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz service centre or at: http:// AVRCP (Player) www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. Telephony operating modes overview Information on telephony The following types of telephone mode are availa‐...
  • Page 181 Multimedia system 179 Functions of the mobile phone in two phone ® Bluetooth is activated on the mobile phone mode (see the manufacturer's operating instruc‐ tions). Overview of functions ® Bluetooth is activated on the multimedia Functions of the Functions of the system ( page 163).
  • Page 182 Using the mobile phone with Near Field Com‐ screen. munication (NFC) Further information can be found at: http:// Requirements: www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. NFC is activated on the mobile phone (see Setting the reception and transmission vol‐ the manufacturer's operating instructions) The mobile phone's screen is switched on Requirements: and unlocked (see the manufacturer's operat‐...
  • Page 183 Multimedia system 181 Starting/ending mobile phone voice recogni‐ Activating functions during a call tion The following functions are available during a call: Requirements: End call beenden (End) The mobile phone in the foreground is con‐ Microphone nected with the multimedia system Numerical (show to send DTMF tones) page 178).
  • Page 184 182 Multimedia system The previous call is put on hold if only one Manually mobile phone is connected with the multime‐ Deactivate Synchronise contacts automati- dia system. cally: E. If, during a call, you accept another call on Select Synchronise contacts.
  • Page 185 Multimedia system 183 Saving a contact as a favourite Based on frequently used contacts as well as incoming and outgoing calls the multimedia sys‐ Multimedia system: tem can show suggestions . These will be shown © Phone Contacts at the top of the call list. Press and hold on the desired contact in the Making a call from the call list phone book.
  • Page 186 184 Multimedia system The multimedia system is equipped with the ® Apple CarPlay function. ® Overview of Apple CarPlay The current version of your device's operating system is being used (see the manufacturer's & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ operating instructions).
  • Page 187 Only one route guidance can be active at a time. and multimedia system. If route guidance is active on the multimedia sys‐ Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting tem, it is closed when route guidance is started the connecting cable only when the vehicle is on the mobile phone.
  • Page 188 Select Sound settings. Ending Android Auto Radio Disconnect the connecting cable between the mobile phone and multimedia system. Switching on the radio Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting Multimedia system: the connecting cable only when the vehicle is © Radio stationary. Alternatively: press the | button.
  • Page 189 Multimedia system 187 Radio overview Searching for radio stations using station Active frequency band names or direct frequency entry Station name or set frequency Track, artist and radio text Multimedia system: Options © Radio Full screen/DAB slideshow Mute Select Station list Select è.
  • Page 190 188 Multimedia system Editing station presets Media Multimedia system: Information about media mode © Radio Information about supported formats and data storage media Moving stations: Press and hold on a saved station. & WARNING Risk of distraction when han‐ Select Move. dling data storage media Move the station to the new position.
  • Page 191 Multimedia system 189 It cannot be guaranteed that all USB devi‐ ces can be played back due to the wide variety of USB devices available. Copy-protected music files or DRM (Digi‐ tal Rights Management) encrypted files cannot be played back. MP3 players must support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
  • Page 192 190 Multimedia system If the codes are identical, confirm on the audio equipment. Select Only as Bluetooth audio device. ® The Bluetooth audio equipment is connected with the multimedia system. ® Connecting previously authorised Bluetooth audio equipment ® Select a Bluetooth audio device from the list.
  • Page 193 Multimedia system 191 Additional options for setting media playback ® Podcasts (Apple devices) ® Audiobooks (Apple devices) Multimedia system: © Media The categories are available as soon as the entire media content has been read in and Calling up additional options analysed.
  • Page 194 192 Multimedia system Select Mood. A grid with the following moods appears: Positive Calm Dark Energetic Slide the control into the required position. Tracks are searched for that match the mood specified.
  • Page 195 The following functions are available: in the instrument cluster. The telediagnosis data is now available to Mercedes-Benz Operational analysis and reports assists in Service. reducing fuel consumption and wear and tear.
  • Page 196 Mercedes-Benz connectivity services Mercedes-Benz Uptime Free and open source software Mercedes-Benz Uptime offers the ability to plan Information on licences for the free and open visits to the workshop and vehicle availability. In source software used in your device can be found addition, the fully automatic telediagnosis contin‐...
  • Page 197 Store (Android). The range of the connection extends approx. 25m. Mercedes-Benz Truck app portal The Mercedes-Benz Truck app portal makes the truck fleet more efficient by making apps availa‐ ble on the Multi-Touch display to optimise logis‐ tics processes. It is possible for the fleet manager to equip individual trucks or the whole fleet with apps according to their requirements.
  • Page 198 196 Driving mode Notes on driver assistance/driving safety Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there systems is always sufficient room for the pedals. Please note that if you fail to adapt your driving Do not use loose floor mats and do not style or if you are inattentive, the driver assis‐...
  • Page 199 Driving mode 197 Have all faults and damage rectified. If necessary, have the causes determined and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop. Activating driving systems Activate Stability Control Assist page 229) or activate ASR ( page 228). Vehicles with level control: set the driving level ( page 263).
  • Page 200 198 Driving mode Check the vehicle lighting using the Truck system and the brake force boosting, for App ( page 103). example. Replace the defective bulbs ( page 84). You will then need to use considerably more force to steer and brake. ®...
  • Page 201 Driving mode 199 2 Drive position - the ignition is switched on. 3 Start position If you press start/stop button when the brake is not depressed, the ignition lock is switched to the next relevant switch position. If you press the start/stop button in switch position 2, the igni‐...
  • Page 202 200 Driving mode on, for example. The ignition run-on function is Switch off the engine immediately. limited to a duration of a maximum of 30 minutes. The ignition lock then switches to Observe the notes and instructions regarding position g and the ignition switches off. this event message in the "Red event mes‐...
  • Page 203 Driving mode 201 After three starting procedures, take a break Checking supply pressure in transmission/ of about three minutes. clutch circuit If the vehicle does not start and the Hold key & WARNING Risk of accident if the pres‐ next to Start/Stop button message appears in sure is too low the instrument cluster, you can start the vehicle...
  • Page 204 202 Driving mode If the yellow ¸ indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, the chassis is not at driving level. Set the driving level ( page 263). The ¸ indicator lamp goes out in the instrument cluster. Notes on pulling away * NOTE Damage due to oil pressure being too low The engine needs a short time to build up the...
  • Page 205 Driving mode 203 When the vehicle is stationary and the transmis‐ & WARNING Risk of accident when switch‐ sion is in neutral, the engine has delayed throttle ing off the ignition when driving response. If you switch off the ignition while driving, If the drive wheels spin when pulling away, switch safety functions are restricted or no longer on the starting-off aid (...
  • Page 206 204 Driving mode Let the engine idle for approximately two minutes The vehicle is equipped with an electronic brak‐ before switching it off in the following situations: ing system (EBS) when it leaves the factory and can include the following functions: the vehicle has been driven for a prolonged period with the fluid coupling in operation ABS (anti-lock braking system)
  • Page 207 Driving mode 205 Brake system trailer/semitrailer notes In the event of loss of pressure while driving, immediately bring the vehicle to The Û indicator lamp for the trailer/semi‐ a halt in accordance with the traffic trailer brake system can light up in two different conditions.
  • Page 208 206 Driving mode ABS display check Avoid maximum full-stop braking except in emergency situations. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS mal‐ functions Even if Stability Control Assist is activated the wheels of the trailer/semitrailer can still If ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking.
  • Page 209 Driving mode 207 On the multimedia system, press the q Never leave children unattended in the button in the Controls menu under the Switch vehicle. menu item. When leaving the vehicle, always take When the ! indicator lamp in the instru‐ the key with you and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 210 208 Driving mode If the à symbol appears on lever 1: Releasing the electronic parking brake auto‐ matically Observe the notes in the section on the elec‐ tric independent trailer brake ( page 209). Requirements: The engine is running or the ignition is Applying the electronic parking brake man‐...
  • Page 211 Driving mode 209 If the pressure in the suspension fluid reser‐ voir is < 6.5 bar the ! indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster/on-board computer. Activating workshop mode of the electronic parking brake If you activate workshop mode of the electronic parking brake, all automatic parking brake func‐...
  • Page 212 210 Driving mode Activating & WARNING Risk of accident with fre‐ Press the lower section of the x switch. quent-stop brake deactivated The x indicator lamp in the status area If you do not stop the vehicle using the lights up. service brake, e.g.
  • Page 213 Driving mode 211 Vehicles with automated manual transmis‐ The HOLD function holds the vehicle without sion: if you do not depress the brake pedal while needing to continue applying the brakes, e.g. the vehicle is stationary and the hill holder is when pulling away on a hillside or during periods spent in stationary traffic.
  • Page 214 212 Driving mode A system error occurs. You can utilise the engine's braking effect, partic‐ ularly on long downhill gradients, if you observe The power supply is too low. the following points: Vehicles with automated manual trans‐ activate the continuous brake mission: after deactivation of the HOLD shift to a lower gear in good time function, the activated crawler mode does...
  • Page 215 Driving mode 213 ® cles without BlueTec exhaust gas aftertreatment During gear changes, make sure that with two brake stages (1 –2). the engine speed does not increase into the red danger zone of the rev counter. If the ignition is switched on and the à indica‐ tor lamp flashes in the instrument cluster, the When the gear change is complete, multifunction lever is not in position g.
  • Page 216 214 Driving mode The 9-speed transmission is a manual transmis‐ Function of the 16-speed transmission sion that is operated by hand. The manual trans‐ mission features a double-H shift arrangement. In neutral position, the gearshift lever is in the shift track between 3rd and 4th gear or 5th and 6th gear.
  • Page 217 Driving mode 215 when driving in the off-road gear of the Secure the vehicle against rolling away, transfer case, do not drive faster than e.g. with the parking brake. 20 km/h when changing. Contact a qualified specialist workshop when driving in the on-road gear or in immediately to have the compressed-air vehicles without transfer cases, do not system repaired.
  • Page 218 216 Driving mode Gear display Drive programs and drive functions Function of automatic and manual drive pro‐ gram (automated manual transmission) Automatic The transmission control shifts the gears depend‐ ing on the following variables: engine speed accelerator pedal position operation of the continuous brake vehicle load condition Direction of travel and/or selected gear Gearshift recommendation (shift up Z/down...
  • Page 219 Driving mode 217 For vehicles without fluid coupling, you can Selecting drive program switch on ( page 219) the crawler mode for off-road driving with the í button. In the heavy shift program, the transmission does not shift up automatically when you kick down and hold the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
  • Page 220 218 Driving mode standard shift program for lower fuel con‐ Crawler mode sumption. Crawler mode allows the vehicle to creep for‐ wards automatically when the service brake is Function of the EcoRoll mode/crawler mode released and to roll along at idle speed when the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
  • Page 221 Driving mode 219 crawler mode will be deactivated. It is not availa‐ the engine starts. The indicator lamp on button ble again until the accelerator pedal has been í lights up. depressed again. Switch on: select the start-off gear. For vehicles without a driven front axle, crawler Press the í...
  • Page 222 220 Driving mode In all-wheel drive vehicles, switch the rocking free Pulling away and stopping (automated man‐ drive function on or off after engaging the pulling- ual transmissions) away gear with the i button. Pulling away The rocking free drive function switches off auto‐ matically in the following circumstances: you drive faster than about 8 km/h.
  • Page 223 Driving mode 221 Vehicles with 16–speed transmission: the little throttle: early upshifts. transmission control shifts up or down to the lots of throttle: later upshifts. 1st, 4th or 8th gear. When the display shows use kickdown: maximum upshift delay or or 8, the gear change is complete.
  • Page 224 222 Driving mode Gear changes while driving are only possible at Another gear can also be selected manually. The suitable engine speeds or at suitable driving automatic transmission functions do not change speed. If these speeds are not reached or the as a result.
  • Page 225 Driving mode 223 Engaging reverse gear driving speed is too high, a warning tone sounds. The selected reverse gear is not selected. The transmission control only selects permissible reverse gears. When the vehicle is stopped with 2nd, 3rd or 4th reverse gear engaged, the transmission control shifts to 1st reverse gear.
  • Page 226 224 Driving mode Touch-key gearshift and gear display Button Shift range Drive position The automatic transmission auto‐ matically shifts up five or six forward gears. The drive position provides optimum driving charac‐ teristics in almost all operating cir‐ cumstances. You can manually limit or extend &...
  • Page 227 Driving mode 225 When the automatic transmission has cooled Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the down (transmission oil temperature below desired speed is reached. The automatic -5°C), the electronic management system transmission shifts up again. only engages the reverse gear or 2nd forward Driving on uphill or downhill gradients gear.
  • Page 228 226 Driving mode Uphill gradients Using fluid coupling The pulling away behaviour depends on the fol‐ The fluid coupling (turbo retarder clutch) provides lowing points: support when pulling away and braking (primary retarder). the gradient of the road surface The oil temperature rises when the vehicle is the gross combination weight driven with the fluid coupling in clutch mode.
  • Page 229 Driving mode 227 If you want to drive forward down a gradient The engine speed is limited to 1,300 rpm in slowly: turn the multifunction lever to manoeuvring mode and the transmission page 215). switches to manual drive program p. To descend slowly: release the service brake.
  • Page 230 228 Driving mode Observe the maximum permissible axle load ASR should only be deactivated in the when tipping and when rolling away or setting following situations. down platform-type swap bodies/containers. Do not exceed the values in the body/equipment mounting directive. Observe the information about attachments, add- on equipment, installations and conversions page 6).
  • Page 231 Driving mode 229 Stability Control Assist is operational at speeds It may be better to deactivate Stability Control above approximately 20 km/h, regardless of the Assist in the following situations: operating status of the service brake or continu‐ when driving on a loose surface ous brake.
  • Page 232 230 Driving mode & WARNING Risk of accident when differ‐ ential lock is disengaged on a firm sur‐ face If you engage differential locks when driving on a firm, high-traction surface, the steerabil‐ ity of the vehicle is severely restricted. You could lose control of the vehicle, especially when engaging on a bend.
  • Page 233 Driving mode 231 Vehicles with one differential lock have one An event message with the current status of switch, vehicles with several differential locks the differential locks is displayed in the instru‐ have a control knob. ment cluster. If the interaxle differential lock is engaged and To switch on: vehicles with several differen‐...
  • Page 234 232 Driving mode If the status display v flashes, briefly tions have been met. When the front axle is engaged, the interaxle differential lock of the change the speed, e.g. pull away, brake or change the direction of travel. transfer case is engaged. When the front axle is Do not continue driving, otherwise the differ‐...
  • Page 235 Driving mode 233 Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission to neutral position i. Press the m button. The off-road gear is disengaged when all engagement conditions are met. When the on-road gear is selected again, the m indi‐ cator in the instrument cluster goes out. Notes on hydraulic auxiliary drive &...
  • Page 236 234 Driving mode Switching the hydraulic auxiliary drive on/off The hydraulic auxiliary drive is automatically acti‐ vated as soon as the following activation condi‐ tions are met: the service brake is released. the driving speed is less than 15 km/h. the accelerator pedal is depressed.
  • Page 237 Driving mode 235 Apply the parking brake. Driving systems Switch off the engine. Limiter Turn cap anti-clockwise and remove it. Overview of limiter Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth and reinsert it. Pull out the oil dipstick again, check the oil level and correct if necessary.
  • Page 238 236 Driving mode Selects the limiter Using the I button, select cruise control or the distance control assistant. Press and hold the I button. The on-board computer shows the é or The on-board computer shows the È sym‐ É symbol and the set speed in grey. bol in grey.
  • Page 239 Driving mode 237 If cruise control is deactivated automatically, a warning tone sounds. Selecting cruise control Press the I button repeatedly until the on-board computer shows the é symbol in grey. Activating while driving Select cruise control. Drive at the desired speed and briefly press the Ñ...
  • Page 240 238 Driving mode If you reset the continuous brake lever, but do not deactivate it, the vehicle will only accelerate on Select the distance control assistant with the inclines up to the set speed. I button. If the continuous brake is deactivated, the vehicle The on-board computer shows the é...
  • Page 241 Driving mode 239 For vehicles operated in Ukraine: also observe Do not use the distance control assistant in the the information on "Radio type approval for radar following situations: sensor system" ( page 12). on slippery roads. The drive wheels may lose The distance control assistant has been devel‐...
  • Page 242 240 Driving mode If a vehicle is detected in front, it operates in the The distance control assistant remains activated speed range between 0 km/h and 90 km/h. in the following situations: If the distance control assistant detects a vehicle you decelerate using the continuous brake in front driving at a slower speed, your vehicle is the distance control assistant decelerates the...
  • Page 243 Driving mode 241 Drive at a speed greater than 15 km/h. the continuous brake is deactivated Select the distance control assistant. the electronic parking brake and the service brake are released Briefly press the Ñ button. The distance control assistant is activated To pull away, briefly depress the accelerator and the current speed is set.
  • Page 244 242 Driving mode When the overtaking manoeuvre is finished, release the accelerator pedal again. To adjust in 5 km/h increments: press and The distance control assistant adjusts the hold the q or Ñ button until the speed to the set speed. desired speed is shown in the on-board com‐...
  • Page 245 Driving mode 243 The driver is always responsible for choosing the GPS reception is available right speed and observing other road users. This map data is available applies in particular to junctions, roundabouts PPC is restricted in the following situations: and traffic lights, as route-based speed adapta‐...
  • Page 246 244 Driving mode Setting PPC (Predictive Powertrain Control) The higher you set the downhill speed tolerance, the greater the savings in fuel. If cruise control is activated and the set speed is 50 km/h or less, the downhill speed tolerance is specified at 0 km/h.
  • Page 247 Driving mode 245 initiates partial braking of the vehicle. If you do In some circumstances, Active Brake Assist 5 not react to the partial brake application, Active does not react correctly in the following situa‐ Brake Assist automatically initiates an emergency tions: braking manoeuvre.
  • Page 248 246 Driving mode The following causes can lead to no visual and/or & WARNING Risk of an accident as a result acoustic warnings being issued in a critical situa‐ of limited perceptibility of Active Brake tion: Assist Active Brake Assist has not recognised the Active Brake Assist does not react: danger of the situation to people or animals...
  • Page 249 Driving mode 247 menu, under the Settings, Assistance sys- tems menu item. When the l indicator lamp in the instru‐ ment cluster lights up, Active Brake Assist is deactivated. To activate: activate Active Brake Assist in the multimedia system in the Controls menu, under the Settings,...
  • Page 250 248 Driving mode board computer. The hazard warning lights auto‐ brake your vehicle. The distance control assistant matically change to slow flashing. may accelerate unexpectedly. After emergency braking to at standstill, the vehi‐ Other vehicles changing lane cle is held by the HOLD function to prevent it from rolling away.
  • Page 251 Driving mode 249 The ability of Active Brake Assist and the distance Active Brake Assist and distance control assistant control assistant to detect vehicles turning off is may be too late detecting obstacles or stationary limited. Active Brake Assist and the distance con‐ vehicles in front of the detected vehicle.
  • Page 252 250 Driving mode Active Brake Assist can also unexpectedly issue Traffic Sign Assist uses the map data stored in warnings and brake the vehicle if it detects sta‐ iPPC and can, in the following situations, update tionary objects next to your lane. Examples of the display without having detected a traffic sign: this are: When the vehicle changes roads, e.g.
  • Page 253 Driving mode 251 Display in the Instrument Display Instruction labels for vehicles transporting haz‐ ardous goods are not taken into account by the system. Make sure that the windscreen is always kept clean and unobstructed in the area of the camera page 318).
  • Page 254 252 Driving mode if no or several, unclear lane markings are issue warnings on the affected side of the present for one lane, e.g. near roadworks. vehicle. if the lane markings are worn, dark or cov‐ white lane markings: Lane Keeping Assist is ered, for example by dirt or snow.
  • Page 255 Driving mode 253 Lane Keeping Assist will warn you when changing screen wiper to clean the windscreen, for exam‐ lane if a turn signal indicator has been switched ple, or remove snow and ice from the wind‐ on for more than one minute. screen.
  • Page 256 254 Driving mode You can activate/deactivate Attention Assist in If it cannot be guaranteed that the trailer information is set correctly, or if the trailer/ the multimedia system under the Controls menu, menu item Settings, Assistance systems. semitrailer has a special design, trailer moni‐ toring can be temporarily deactivated page 256).
  • Page 257 Driving mode 255 Due to the system characteristics, warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar solid boundaries. Due to the system characteristics, warnings may be interrupted when you are driving alongside particularly long vehicles, for example lorries, for a prolonged time.
  • Page 258 256 Driving mode Warning when changing lanes Warning for stationary and moving objects when turning left There is a moving object in the monitoring range of Sideguard Assist. The yellow warning lamp in On vehicles with a rear overhang larger than the A-pillar lights up.
  • Page 259 Driving mode 257 combination threatens to jackknife as a result of You should always adapt your driving style to suit the trailer/semitrailer running on. prevailing road and weather conditions and drive carefully. Such driving situations can occur in the following For vehicles operated in Ukraine: also observe situations, for example: the information on "Radar sensor system radio...
  • Page 260 258 Driving mode Function of Lane Keeping (LK) In such cases, Active Drive Assist might: Continuous lane guidance is carried out by the give an unnecessary warning Lane Keeping function. not give a warning The driver is then supported in keeping the vehi‐ cle between the lane markings through addi‐...
  • Page 261 Driving mode 259 Active Drive Assist is deactivated automatically if Always steer the vehicle paying atten‐ it malfunctions. The instrument cluster then dis‐ tion to the traffic situation. plays the red event window Take control of steer- immediately. If, when driving with the Lane Keeping function activated, the conditions for active steering by Hands On the function are no longer fulfilled, for example if...
  • Page 262 260 Driving mode To change the setting, the Z button on the & WARNING Risk of accident despite Lane left button group on the multifunction steering Keeping Assist warning wheel must be pressed until the Distance / lane A lane-correcting steering intervention cannot position menu is shown in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 263 Driving mode 261 The function is deactivated when the indicator Depending on the vehicle equipment there are lamp in the m button is lit. the following options for operation of the level control system: The instrument cluster then shows the lane mark‐ ings in grey.
  • Page 264 262 Driving mode Drive at a speed above approximately Buttons 30 km/h. u To activate the control panel, make a pre‐ The control panel is automatically deactiva‐ selection for the front axle, rear axle, entire ted. vehicle or driving level t To activate the control panel, make a pre‐...
  • Page 265 Driving mode 263 cluster shows an event window with = Loading/unloading the vehicle when the igni‐ or ? and Set driving level.. tion is switched off Press the T button to interrupt/end the rais‐ * NOTE Shock absorber damage through ing or lowering operation.
  • Page 266 264 Driving mode Using road paver mode Select the vehicle level as required and wait until the chassis has reached the Activating selected level. Forced lowering When you engage a power take-off, the vehicle is completely lowered on all air-sprung axles. This increases the tipping stability of the vehicle.
  • Page 267 Driving mode 265 Using raised vehicle level (vehicles for trans‐ Using shunting level portation of bulk cargo) Example: raised driving level and shunting level button Raise the chassis while driving for improved ride comfort. At shunting level, it is possible to move the vehi‐ To raise the chassis to the raised driving cle slowly when not at driving level.
  • Page 268 266 Driving mode If the starting-off aid has no time limit, stop Shunting level is deactivated automatically in the the starting-off aid manually after a short following cases: time. The chassis is lowered or raised manually. To stop the starting-off aid manually: press Raised or normal driving level is set.
  • Page 269 Driving mode 267 Vehicles with four air-sprung axles: the trailing To release the steering function axle is lowered automatically when the parking Press the Õ button again. brake is applied. This increases the braking When the indicator lamp Õ in the instru‐ effect.
  • Page 270 268 Driving mode Folding underride guard – tipper with steel A vehicle with trailer/semitrailer or a loaded suspension vehicle can roll away. In the check position, check whether the parking brake alone is sufficient to hold the complete vehicle. Always secure the towing vehicle and trailer/semitrailer with the parking brake and additionally with wheel chocks.
  • Page 271 Driving mode 269 Folding underride guard – tipper with air sus‐ Road paver mode pension Preparing road paver mode Example: mud flap, left-hand side of vehicle Set the underride guard to the road paver operation position. Swing both mud flaps up over the licence plate bracket.
  • Page 272 When driving off-road on uneven surfaces, cle offers to enable you to always reach your des‐ the force of the vehicle's acceleration affects tination safely. Mercedes-Benz recommends that your body from all directions. you practice driving off-road in less demanding...
  • Page 273 Driving mode 271 first time, ask an experienced off-road driver to When driving over obstacles, expect accompany and advise you. increased steering forces at short notice. Driving systems for driving off-road The following driving systems and equipment help & WARNING Risk of accident with differen‐ you to safely drive off-road: tial lock engaged ABS deactivation (...
  • Page 274 If in doubt, or in the case of special-purpose vehi‐ always keep the engine running and in gear cles, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre while driving before a possible fording. drive slowly and smoothly. It may often be...
  • Page 275 Driving mode 273 water. As a precaution, have a closer look on Checklist after driving off-road foot. * NOTE Damage due to parts of plants or switch off the auxiliary heating ( page 112) branches wait for the auxiliary heating run-on phase to Parts of plants or branches which have become trapped could damage vehicle com‐...
  • Page 276 274 Driving mode Information on cleaning after driving off-road Observe the following points after operation in or on construction sites mud, sand, water or after exposure to similar Observe the notes on cleaning the exterior dirty conditions: page 315) and notes on use of a high-pres‐ clean the brake discs, brakepads, wheels and sure cleaner ( page 314).
  • Page 277 Driving mode 275 out more frequently than at later stages in the occurs in particular on additionally installed vehicle's operating life as a result of the teach-in equipment, e.g. additional headlamps. process. Set the wind deflector to the correct height of the add-on equipment/semitrailer ( page 297).
  • Page 278 276 Driving mode Notes on the diesel particulate filter "HC-Burn-Off" is not a diesel particulate filter regeneration function. ® BlueTec 6 vehicles are equipped with a diesel Filter replacement particulate filter. & WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot & WARNING Risk of poisoning from soot exhaust system parts particles Flammable material such as leaves, grass or...
  • Page 279 Driving mode 277 Regeneration can be disabled via the multi‐ Starting manual regeneration of the diesel media system. Regeneration lockout is only particulate filter activated or deactivated via the Ê button on the instrument panel on vehicles for trans‐ porting hazardous materials or with the fire- sv shift program.
  • Page 280 278 Driving mode Information and instructions on how to keep fuel Manual regeneration will only start when the fol‐ consumption low can be found in the section on lowing conditions have been met: "Economic and environmentally aware driving" the engine oil and coolant temperature is suf‐ page 274).
  • Page 281 Driving mode 279 Reverse warning device for approximately two minutes. The reverse warn‐ ing device is then loud again. Notes on the reverse warning device The reverse warning device can be deactivated regardless of whether the reverse gear is & WARNING Risk of accident due to peo‐ engaged.
  • Page 282 280 Driving mode you do not depress the brake pedal when the Refuelling hill holder is activated and the vehicle is sta‐ ® Fuel/AdBlue tank tionary the vehicle is stationary for approximately nine minutes with the engine running and a gear selected you select the reverse gear you switch off the ignition and remove the key...
  • Page 283 Driving mode 281 The following fuel types are not permitted: Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐ tion of sparks must be avoided. sulphurous fuel with a sulphur content over 0.05% by weight Ensure that fuels do not come into con‐ tact with hot parts of the exhaust sys‐...
  • Page 284 282 Driving mode Filling order * NOTE Damage due to an admixture of special fuel additives If special fuel additives are added to the die‐ sel fuel or FAME fatty acid methyl ester, this could lead to: malfunctions damage to the catalytic converter engine damage Do not add any special fuel additives.
  • Page 285 Driving mode 283 Example: fuel tank Switch off the engine. Apply the parking brake. Switch off the auxiliary heating page 112). Locking mechanism Switch the ignition off. Detachable locking mechanism Observe the filling order ( page 282). Release knob Unlock cap on fuel tank with the Use folding ladder...
  • Page 286 284 Driving mode ® ® AdBlue If you come into contact with AdBlue , observe the following: ® Notes on AdBlue ® wash AdBlue off skin immediately with soap and water. * NOTE Damage to the BlueTec ® exhaust gas aftertreatment system ®...
  • Page 287 Driving mode 285 Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Otherwise, malfunctions or faults can occur as a result. ® cap of the AdBlue tank can be locked for security reasons. Activating/deactivating Stability Control Assist page 229). ® Always top up with at least 10% of the AdBlue tank capacity.
  • Page 288 286 Driving mode Articulation angles When driving over depressions or elevations, please be aware that the articulation angle at the front or rear will change. If the tractor/trailer combination jack-knifes, the clearance between the towing vehicle and the trailer/semitrailer will be reduced. The articulation angles are dependent on the spe‐...
  • Page 289 Driving mode 287 Always check that the fifth-wheel cou‐ pling is free of damage and properly engaged after coupling up. Ensure this even if the following conditions have been met: The vehicle is equipped with a monitored semitrailer coupling. The green ¤ indicator lamp in the status area of the on-board computer / instrument cluster lights up.
  • Page 290 288 Driving mode If malfunctions or faults occur during coupling/ uncoupling procedures in the manufacturer's uncoupling, the on-board computer will display a operating instructions. red event window ( page 147). Before coupling up: Indicator lamps on the instrument cluster and Use chocks to secure the semitrailer against their meaning: rolling away.
  • Page 291 Driving mode 289 Raise the vehicle level or lower the semitrailer until the instrument cluster shows the ï Coupling level reached event window. Reverse slowly until the fifth-wheel coupling locks. The ¤ indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will light up green. If, during reversing, the instrument cluster shows the red £...
  • Page 292 290 Driving mode Extend the saddle supports on the semi‐ occurs. If you fit several reversing lamps on the trailer; see the manufacturer's operating trailer/semitrailer, for example, the reversing instructions. lamps may fail as a result of overloading. Set the trailer's towbar support to the height Connecting cables and compressed-air lines of the trailer coupling;...
  • Page 293 Driving mode 291 Check lighting systems, turn signals and brake lamps on the vehicle and on the trailer/ semitrailer for correct function and cleanli‐ ness. Check the operation of the indicator lamps for the towing vehicle and trailer/semitrailer turn signals in the instrument cluster. After pulling away, check that the brake sys‐...
  • Page 294 292 Driving mode With dual coupling head: remove the & WARNING Risk of accident if the tipper compressed-air lines. body is raised while driving With dual coupling head: swing upwards and If you drive off with the tipper body raised, it release the lever on dual coupling head 6.
  • Page 295 Driving mode 293 bination can be switched between 170 bar (low pressure) and 250 bar (high pressure). The hydraulic line connections have screw cou‐ plings of either 1 inch or DN 20. The hydraulic system of the tractor/semitrailer combination is filled at the factory with a hydrau‐ lic fluid from HLP (HLP-D 22) ( page 296).
  • Page 296 294 Driving mode If the tipper semitrailer is fitted with a two-line Ensure that the low-speed splitter box is system, connect the pressure line to connection selected. and the return line to connection 1. If the Pull up and hold the pull ring on the control return line is not coupled or coupled incorrectly, lever in the cab ( page 292).
  • Page 297 Only use hydraulic fluids which have 140 l for 128 l used fluid quantity (usable vol‐ been checked and approved by the ume) Mercedes-Benz Specification for Oper‐ Distance ating Fluids for the semitrailer hydraulic Approx. 2.3 l used fluid loss for every 10 mm system.
  • Page 298 296 Driving mode Only use authorised hydraulic fluid with part number A 000 989 10 06 according to the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Flu‐ ids Sheet Number 341.0. Hydraulic fluid reservoir Combination tank with fuel tank on the left- hand side of the vehicle...
  • Page 299 Driving mode 297 If the distance to the detected obstacle is Operating mode Pressure/fluid out‐ less than approximately 0.70 m, a warning tone sounds. Average fluid output 120 l/min At an engine speed of Wind deflector 1000 rpm and suffi‐ Adjusting the wind deflector cient used fluid quan‐...
  • Page 300 Screw in the screws 1. Wind deflector diagrams S cab ClassicSpace 420 platform vehicle M cab ClassicSpace 420 platform vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wind deflector adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop. When adjusting the wind deflector, make sure...
  • Page 301 Driving mode 299 M cab ClassicSpace 600 platform vehicle L cab Stream-& BigSpace 765 platform vehi‐ L cab ClassicSpace 600 platform vehicle L cab Stream-,Big-& GigaSpace 765 LowDeck semi-trailer truck L cab StreamSpace 420 platform vehicle S cab ClassicSpace 420 semi-trailer truck L cab StreamSpace 600 platform vehicle M cab ClassicSpace 420 semi-trailer truck...
  • Page 302 300 Driving mode L cab ClassicSpace 420 semi-trailer truck L cab StreamSpace 420 semi-trailer truck S cab ClassicSpace 600 semi-trailer truck L cab StreamSpace 600 semi-trailer truck M cab ClassicSpace 600 semi-trailer truck L cab Stream-& BigSpace 765 semi-trailer truck L cab ClassicSpace 600 semi-trailer truck L cab Stream-,Big-&...
  • Page 303 Engine oil ages during driving due to soot and fuel residue. This impairs the characteristics Side trim with bolts (example: Actros semi-trailer of the engine oil, particularly at low outside truck) temperatures.
  • Page 304 In wintry conditions, the law may require that Only use snow chains that are approved winter tyres be fitted on the wheels of the and recommended for Mercedes-Benz. drive axle. Find out which winter tyres are This avoids damage to the vehicle. If you suitable for your needs.
  • Page 305 Cold-start limits leading/trailing axle. A list of approved operating Without special equipment, your vehicle is capa‐ fluids can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifi‐ ble of starting at temperatures as low as -20 °C. cations for Operating Fluids. When fitted with the special equipment and filled Have the vehicle converted to cold-resistant oper‐...
  • Page 306 304 Driving mode You can have the fitting for the coolant pre‐ In outside temperatures below -30°C and heater retrofitted at a qualified specialist vehicles with a coolant preheater: preheat the workshop. engine with the coolant preheater for at least 90 minutes.
  • Page 307 If you park the vehicle in outside temperatures below -30°C, its ability to start cannot be guaran‐ teed even with the cold climate package. Mercedes-Benz recommends not parking the vehicle in the open air in outside temperatures below -30°C. If you do park the vehicle in the open air in very low temperatures, special measures are neces‐...
  • Page 308 306 Working mode Power take-off Wait ten seconds after depressing the clutch pedal. Only then engage or disen‐ Power take-off function gage the power take-off. & WARNING Risk of accident due to unin‐ When you engage a power take-off, the vehicle is tentional roll-starting of the vehicle completely lowered on all air-sprung axles.
  • Page 309 Working mode 307 If you have to leave the cab to operate the power Vehicles with manual transmission: release take-off, you can use the engine run-on function the clutch pedal when the display shows the of the ignition lock. The engine then continues to power take-off is activated.
  • Page 310 308 Working mode Vehicles with manual transmission: release The rpm range can differ for special-purpose bod‐ the clutch pedal when the display no longer ies. shows the power take-off. Stop the vehicle. Apply the parking brake. Preselecting working speed Shift the transmission to neutral position. Engage power take-off ( page 307).
  • Page 311 Working mode 309 Switching emergency operation mode of the engine-driven power take-off (NMV) on/off & WARNING Risk of injury due to rotating output shaft When the engine is running, the output shaft of the engine-driven power take-off can rotate. Only use the emergency operation of the engine-driven power take-off when the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is applied and the engine is...
  • Page 312 310 Working mode Press the power take-off switch S at the in different combinations, depending on the func‐ tion. top. When the power take-off is activated, the dis‐ The following functions are examples and are dis‐ play of the on-board computer shows the acti‐ played on a sticker next to the controls in the vation status S.
  • Page 313 Working mode 311 Actuating valve for on-board computer Do not exceed the value given in the body/equipment mounting directives. You must complete the connection between the subframe and the vehicle frame in the crane area. This can be done with either a crane mounting or another adequate mounting.
  • Page 314 312 Working mode release/locking mechanisms. See the manu‐ facturer's separate operating instructions. Switch off the tipper pump (power take-off) page 307). Raise the chassis to the driving level page 263). The Û symbol for chassis below driving level will disappear from the display.
  • Page 315 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only Care and cleaning products containing sol‐ use care products that have been approved vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to for Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 316 Switch off the display and let it cool cotton or microfibre cloth. down first. For heavy soiling: use care product Do not use solvent-based care prod‐ recommended for Mercedes-Benz. ucts and cleaning agents. Do not use polishes or abrasive cleaning agents. Cloth seat...
  • Page 317 Maintenance and care 315 Keep the water jet moving constantly while clean‐ & WARNING Risk of injury if unsuitable ing. climbing aids are used If you use vehicle body openings or add-on Notes on using automatic car washes parts as steps, the following can occur: You may slip and/or fall.
  • Page 318 Using acidic or alkaline cleaning agents to essary. clean the light-alloy wheels can cause corro‐ In order to prevent damage to the Mercedes-Benz sion on the wheel nuts or the safety springs protective chassis sealing, observe the following of the balance weights.
  • Page 319 & WARNING Risk of injury due to unlocked step If the step is not locked when folded down, it Example: Actros L-cab, steps and grab handles may swing to the side when you climb up or down. This could cause you to slip and/or fall Tilt the folding steps forwards.
  • Page 320 318 Maintenance and care Large folding step, front Steps for semitrailer trucks Example: large folding step, front Steps and grab handle (example: Actros semi‐ trailer truck without side trim) To fold up: pull the retainer and swing the step upwards until it engages.
  • Page 321 Have the windscreen replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Note that it is only permissible to replace the windscreen with a windscreen approved by Mercedes-Benz. Camera housing (example: left-hand side of the vehicle) Cleaning the distance sensor Keep the camera lenses clean and free of snow or ice.
  • Page 322 Only use waxes specified in Sheet Number 385.4 ating conditions, which can differ widely. of the Mercedes-Benz Specification for Operating You must secure the vehicle on jack stands of Fluids. sufficient load capacity if work is being carried out underneath the vehicle.
  • Page 323 Maintenance and care 321 The on-board computer first displays the mainte‐ & WARNING Risk of injury due to moving nance due date in the event message automati‐ parts cally 14 days before the respective maintenance The fans on the condenser run when the sta‐ date.
  • Page 324 322 Maintenance and care Overview of maintenance points under the * NOTE Engine damage due to a coolant maintenance flap level that is too low Engine damage may result if the vehicle is operated with too little coolant. Coolant expansion reservoir with turquoise cap ( page 322) Hydraulic clutch operation system with green...
  • Page 325 345.0 of Add coolant until it reaches the edge of the the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service filler neck. Products is mandatory. Replace the turquoise cap and tighten as The hydraulic fluid for the hydraulic clutch opera‐...
  • Page 326 ¥ symbol. A windscreen washer concentrate according to Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Prod‐ ucts sheet no. 371.0 may be added to the washer fluid all year round. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperature.
  • Page 327 Maintenance and care 325 once a week. The valves should be emptied once Remove the air intake duct 1. a day in extremely dusty environments. Check Pull the coarse filter out of the duct. the extraction valves regularly for damage. Tap out or blow out the coarse filter.
  • Page 328 326 Maintenance and care Fitting the wiper blades Do not open the maintenance flap if a wiper arm is folded forward. Do not fold the wiper arms back without the wiper blade. Wiper blades are wear parts. Replace the wiper blades at least once a year.
  • Page 329 Maintenance and care 327 Only top up the oil filling capacity displayed on Start the engine and let it run at idling speed. the on-board computer when the 4 symbol Press the buttons simultaneously. appears in the menu window. Press the button.
  • Page 330 Otherwise, salt residue could damage fallen to the the anti-corrosion protection. operating temperature. The vehicle can be provided with Mercedes-Benz The vehicle is Stop the vehi‐ oL SH protective chassis sealing. The Mercedes-Benz rolling. cle.
  • Page 331 Maintenance and care 329 with Sheet No. 385.1 of the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids. Dispose of batteries in an Battery environmentally responsible manner. Notes on the battery Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection &...
  • Page 332 330 Maintenance and care consumers that are switched on and the Completely disconnect the TV unit and duration used. receiver from the on-board electrical system when these are not in use. These devices The given rated capacity of the battery may consume electricity even when switched off be higher than the actual battery capacity.
  • Page 333 Maintenance and care 331 Never place metal objects or tools on a battery. When connecting and disconnecting the battery, you must observe the described order for the battery clamps. When giving starting assistance, always make sure that you only connect battery terminals with identical polarity.
  • Page 334 332 Maintenance and care Reset the side window ( page 49) Unscrew screws from the lower battery and the sliding sunroof carrier. page 49). Pull out the lower battery carrier. Deactivate anti-theft protection on the audio Unscrew screw from lower securing frame equipment (radio).
  • Page 335 Parking up the vehicle for an extended time Long battery service life can be achieved by period and storage keeping the batteries adequately charged. Mercedes-Benz recommends the following when * NOTE Battery discharge caused by quies‐ replacing the batteries: cent current consumers always replace both batteries During idle periods the battery may be dis‐...
  • Page 336 334 Maintenance and care In transport mode, all functions which are also If the vehicle is equipped with an AGM battery deactivated in energy-saving mode are deactiva‐ (fleece battery), observe the following notes: ted. the batteries are maintenance-free Additionally, the following functions are deactiva‐ they do not need topping up with distilled ted in transport mode: water...
  • Page 337 Maintenance and care 335 Charging the battery while the vehicle is in operation for the teach- in process to be completed. The following & WARNING Risk of explosion from a fro‐ event window displays are only correct once the teach-in process has been completed: zen battery Energy-saving mode active A discharged battery may freeze at tempera‐...
  • Page 338 336 Maintenance and care Notes on parking up the vehicle When parking up the vehicle, special measures according to sheet 382.0 of the Mercedes‑Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids. You can obtain detailed information from any Mercedes‑Benz service centre.
  • Page 339 Breakdown assistance 337 Press release catch on the outside in the Function of telediagnostics recess. With telediagnostics, you can provide Outside flap opens until stopped by the Mercedes‑Benz Service 24 h with detailed techni‐ safety hook. cal information on your vehicle in the event of a Press release catch again on the outside breakdown.
  • Page 340 338 Breakdown assistance On vehicles with two fire extinguishers, the sec‐ ond fire extinguisher may be in the following stor‐ Spare bulbs Towing eye age locations, depending on the vehicle version: Fire extinguisher Spare wheel in stowage compartment on the co-driver spacer side Tyre pressure...
  • Page 341 Breakdown assistance 339 Removing the chock Make sure that the locking pin of the pump lever is engaged in the hole inten‐ Pull the elastic strap over the retainer 2. ded for the purpose. Press the retainer in the direction of the arrow and hold it there.
  • Page 342 340 Breakdown assistance is filled to the maximum and the compressor Tilting the cab forwards (mechanical-hydrau‐ switches off. lic cab tilting system) Switch off the engine. When the engine is started after tilting, switch on the ignition. Switch off the auxiliary heating page 110).
  • Page 343 Breakdown assistance 341 Tilt the cab back into the driving position Tilting the cab forwards (electro-hydraulic (mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting system) cab tilting system) & WARNING Risk of accident or injury if the cab is not locked while the vehicle is in motion If the cab is not locked, the following danger‐...
  • Page 344 342 Breakdown assistance Press and hold button until the cab has til‐ ted into the front end position. The cab has reached the forward end position when the noise of the pump becomes louder. Tilting the cab back into the driving position (electro-hydraulic cab tilting system) &...
  • Page 345 Breakdown assistance 343 Problems with tilting the cab Mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting unit Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The valve lever of the mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting pump is in the "Tilt The cab cannot be tilted. back in driving position" valve lever position. Turn the valve lever of the mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting pump so that it points towards the "Tilt forward"...
  • Page 346 344 Breakdown assistance Avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Make sure that there is sufficient venti‐ lation during the charging process and during starting assistance. Do not lean over a battery. * NOTE Damage of the starter due to too many starting procedures Do not bleed the fuel system with repeated starting procedures.
  • Page 347 Breakdown assistance 345 Keep pressing the hand pump at the con‐ trol unit (about 100‑times) until the over‐ flow valve audibly opens. Within about five seconds, press the external engine start/stop ( page 343) and start the engine. If the engine starts: let the engine run with increased engine speed.
  • Page 348 346 Breakdown assistance Bleeding the fuel system with fuel prefilter For a vehicle with a OM 460/470/471/473 engine, also bleed with the hand pump on the ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental main filter. pollution due to disposal in a non-envi‐ Screw on the fuel tank fuel filler cap. ronmentally-friendly manner Press and hold the Start/Stop button as far Dispose of the water/fuel mixture in an...
  • Page 349 The locking screw must be turned a Õ turn on both sides of the lower air regulation sys‐ tem. Upper air regulation system (example: Actros) Step 1 Unlocked 2 Locked To open and lock: stop the vehicle and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 350 348 Breakdown assistance Engine does not start Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The flow characteristics of the diesel fuel are insufficient due to paraffin The engine does not start separation. at low outside tempera‐ In order to rectify malfunctions due to paraffin separation, heat the tures.
  • Page 351 Breakdown assistance 349 The wheel nuts for light-alloy wheels on the As a result a wheel could be lost when driv‐ front and rear axles are different. ing. Wheels with a tyre pressure sensor are fur‐ Always use the jack for a wheel change. nished with a red ring.
  • Page 352 350 Breakdown assistance Use chocks to safeguard the vehicle against Clean rust and dirt off nuts and fastening rolling away. bolts regularly 3. Spray nuts and fasten‐ ing bolts regularly with rust-penetrating oil. For further information on tyre pressure, see the "Wheels and tyres"...
  • Page 353 Breakdown assistance 351 Flat tyre on the right-hand side of the vehicle: Flat tyre on the left-hand side of the vehicle: turn the steering wheel to the right as far as it turn the steering wheel to the left as far as it will go.
  • Page 354 352 Breakdown assistance Removing a wheel Position the jack under the axle tube, between the mounting brackets. 1 To loosen Trailing axle with air suspension 2 To tighten Using the wheel wrench, loosen 1 the wheel nut covers and remove them. Unscrew the wheel nuts that secure wheel nut cover 1.
  • Page 355 Breakdown assistance 353 Wheel nuts Assembly sleeve for twin tyres (vehicles with light-alloy wheels) For single tyres with light-alloy wheels For twin tyres with light-alloy wheels Fitting a light-alloy wheel Wheel nut identification for light-alloy wheels Vehicles with single tyres: fit the wheel in With pressure plate (hub centring) for steel place and screw on two to three wheel nuts.
  • Page 356 354 Breakdown assistance Screw on the remaining wheel nuts with the ® Removing and fitting a Trilex wheel conical spring washers. ® Removing a Trilex wheel Tighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise pattern, observing the tightening torque while doing so ( page 394).
  • Page 357 Breakdown assistance 355 ® Remove the Trilex rim with tyre. If you remove the nuts on the clamping plates completely, the clamping plates may suddenly ® Positioning a Trilex rim with tyre jump out of the rim. Once all the clamping plates have been &...
  • Page 358 You can obtain further information from any Opening the fuse holder in the cab Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Other fuses are located on the side of the fuse box behind the cab. The fuse assignment diagram is on the inside of the main fuse carrier cover.
  • Page 359 Breakdown assistance 357 Fuse assignment diagram No. Symbol Consumer Hydraulic auxiliary drive (HAD) control unit, terminal 15, load relief relay Cargo liftgate Hydraulic auxiliary drive (HAD) fan Cargo liftgate Main fuse carrier Pre-installation, additional headlamp Relays in module A32 Relays in module A31 Õ...
  • Page 360 358 Breakdown assistance Sym‐ Consumer Fuse Sym‐ Consumer Fuse rating rating Windscreen 30 A Windscreen 25 A heater, cab width heater, cab width 2.5 m 2.3 m MEILLER pre- 10 A Windscreen 30 A installation heater, cab width 2.5 m Hydraulic auxili‐...
  • Page 361 Breakdown assistance 359 Sym‐ Consumer Fuse Sym‐ Consumer Fuse rating rating Turbo retarder 10 A Remote voltage 10 A clutch (A69) converter T1/ terminal 15R for Drive control (A3) 10 A 12 V relay radio Hydraulically 10 A Unassigned driven axle (HAD)/CAN Fuel filter heat‐...
  • Page 362 360 Breakdown assistance Sym‐ Consumer Fuse Sym‐ Consumer Fuse rating rating Pre-installation, 20 A Pre-installation, 10 A truck toll for truck toll for Swiss perform‐ Swiss perform‐ ance-related ance-related heavy vehicle fee heavy vehicle fee (LSVA) (via inter‐ (LSVA) face) ATA (Anti-theft 10 A ¨...
  • Page 363 Breakdown assistance 361 Sym‐ Consumer Fuse Sym‐ Consumer Fuse rating rating Transmission con‐ 15 A è Adaptive driving 10 A trol (TCM) - (A5) calculation (IPPC) à Signal acquisition 20 A LubeTronic 10 A module (A7), Pre-installation, 10 A energy supply trailer coupling Radio/navigation 15 A...
  • Page 364 362 Breakdown assistance No. Symbol Consumer Sym‐ Consumer Fuse rating Terminal 15R relay Level/roll control 25 A Terminal 15 relay (CLCS) (A26) Terminal 15 relay Additional steer‐ 25 A ing axle (ASA) Energy-saving mode 1 - bi- (A34) stable relay Trailer ABS 25 A Diodes in the PDM cabin module:...
  • Page 365 Breakdown assistance 363 Information on the compressed-air system Sym‐ Consumer Fuse rating * NOTE Damage to the compressed-air PDM cabin (A8) 150 A system due to contaminated and humid Battery with sen‐ The compressed air does not pass through the compressed-air dryer if the compressed- air system is filled via the following connec‐...
  • Page 366 364 Breakdown assistance at the front of the brake value sensor. This does Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or not fill the pressure circuit of the air suspension. clothing. Do not inhale battery gases. When carrying out maintenance work on the battery, wear acid-resistant pro‐...
  • Page 367 Breakdown assistance 365 Vehicles with a jump-starting connection freeze. Do not start the engine in this point case. Let the battery thaw first. Do not connect the negative terminal clamp of the jump lead to the vehicle frame. Otherwise, engine or transmis‐ sion components may be damaged.
  • Page 368 You can obtain further information from a * NOTE Damage to attachments and add- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. on equipment when towing Attachments and add-on equipment can Manoeuvring and tow-starting/towing away affect the vehicle height and width.
  • Page 369 Vehicles with a large angle of approach/ kit, you can obtain towing eye at any departure: fold down the collapsible step. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Remove coupling pin cover forwards. Press the area marked with an arrow on cover Grasp licence plate holder at the sides in order to open it.
  • Page 370 The person towing away the vehicle should bring one with them or you can purchase one at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The vehicle can thus be raised and towed away. Vehicles with fittings for front attachments: the threaded hole is not suitable for towing eyes.
  • Page 371 Breakdown assistance 369 Positioning on the rear axle(s) Axles 6x2/2 6x2/4 8x4 ENA Spring-loaded brake cylinder with release screw and release indicator 8x4/4 Spring-loaded brake cylinder 8x6/4 Release screw 8x8/4 3 Drive position 4 Released position Manually releasing and moving the spring-loa‐ If there is insufficient reservoir pressure to ded brake cylinder to the drive position release the parking brake, release the spring-loa‐...
  • Page 372 370 Wheels and tyres A tyre dealer, a qualified specialist workshop or a Operating and road safety Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be able to General notes on wheels and tyres provide you with further information. After replac‐ ing your tyres, carry with you the vehicle's type Read the information on qualified specialist work‐...
  • Page 373 The tyre pressure monitoring system will detect A tyre dealer, a qualified specialist workshop or a an incorrect value if, for example: Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be able to The vehicle is overloaded or incorrectly loa‐ provide you with further information.
  • Page 374 372 Wheels and tyres Radio operating permits for the tyre pressure Country Radio equipment approval monitoring system number Radio equipment approval numbers Morocco TG6WU: Country Radio equipment approval AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC number Numéro d'agrément: MR 12227 ANRT 2016 Brazil Date d'agrément: 2016-07-19 TG6ERX: AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC...
  • Page 375 Wheels and tyres 373 Tyre age Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tyres Tyres are of particular importance to the operat‐ ing and road safety of the vehicle. Therefore regularly check the following points: tyre condition tyre tread tyre pressure Tyre condition Tyres age, even if they are used infrequently or &...
  • Page 376 374 Wheels and tyres all tyres including the spare wheel regu‐ & WARNING Risk of aquaplaning because larly: tyre tread is too low at least once a month Depending on the depth of the water on the roadway, aquaplaning can occur despite suffi‐ when the load changes cient tyre tread depth and low speed.
  • Page 377 Wheels and tyres 375 Select the tyre pressure table which corre‐ You should never reduce the pressure of sponds to the tyre type. warm tyres. Single tyres Observe the specified tyre pressure. Twin tyres ( page 375) The tyre pressures are specified according to Search tyre size in the tyre pressure table.
  • Page 378 376 Wheels and tyres Axle load 7100 kg: 800 kPa (8.0 bar/116 psi) Tyres 13 R 22.5 Axle load 7500 kg: 850 kPa (8.5 bar/123 psi) Load-bearing index 154 Axle load 6300 kg: 700 kPa (7.0 bar/102 psi) Tyres 14 R 20 Axle load 6700 kg: 750 kPa (7.5 bar/109 psi) Load-bearing index 160 Axle load 7100 kg: 800 kPa (8.0 bar/116 psi)
  • Page 379 Wheels and tyres 377 Tyres 305/70 R 22.5 Axle load 7100 kg: 775 kPa (7.75 bar/112 psi) Axle load 7500 kg: 825 kPa (8.25 bar/ Load-bearing index 150 120 psi) Axle load 6300 kg: 800 kPa (8.0 bar/116 psi) Load-bearing index 156 Axle load 6700 kg: 850 kPa (8.5 bar/123 psi) Axle load 6300 kg: 650 kPa (6.5 bar/94 psi) Load-bearing index 152...
  • Page 380 378 Wheels and tyres Tyres 385/55 R 22.5 Axle load 9500 kg: 850 kPa (8.5 bar/123 psi) Axle load 10000 kg: 900 kPa (9.0 bar/ Load-bearing index 158 131 psi) Axle load 6300 kg: 600 kPa (6.0 bar/87 psi) Tyres 425/65 R 22.5 Axle load 6700 kg: 650 kPa (6.5 bar/94 psi) Load-bearing index 165 Axle load 7100 kg: 700 kPa (7.0 bar/102 psi)
  • Page 381 Wheels and tyres 379 Axle load 12300 kg: 475 kPa (4.75 bar/ Tyre pressure table for twin tyres 69 psi) Tyres 12 R 20 Axle load 12600 kg: 475 kPa (4.75 bar/ 69 psi) Load-bearing index 150 Axle load 13000 kg: 500 kPa (5.0 bar/72 psi) Axle load 9500 kg: 550 kPa (5.5 bar/80 psi) Axle load 13400 kg: 525 kPa (5.25 bar/ Axle load 10000 kg: 600 kPa (6.0 bar/87 psi)
  • Page 382 380 Wheels and tyres Axle load 12600 kg: 825 kPa (8.25 bar/ Axle load 10500 kg: 800 kPa (8.0 bar/ 120 psi) 116 psi) Axle load 13000 kg: 850 kPa (8.5 bar/ Axle load 11500 kg: 900 kPa (9.0 bar/ 123 psi) 131 psi) Tyres 13 R 22.5...
  • Page 383 Wheels and tyres 381 Axle load 10500 kg: 725 kPa (7.25 bar/ Load-bearing index 150 105 psi) Axle load 9500 kg: 600 kPa (6.0 bar/87 psi) Axle load 11500 kg: 800 kPa (8.0 bar/ Axle load 10000 kg: 625 kPa (6.25 bar/ 116 psi) 91 psi) Load-bearing index 148...
  • Page 384 382 Wheels and tyres Axle load 13000 kg: 875 kPa (8.75 bar/ Load-bearing index 150 127 psi) Axle load 9500 kg: 600 kPa (6.0 bar/87 psi) Axle load 13400 kg: 900 kPa (9.0 bar/ Axle load 10000 kg: 625 kPa (6.25 bar/ 131 psi) 91 psi) Tyres 315/80 R 22.5...
  • Page 385 Wheels and tyres 383 Axle load 10500 kg: 425 kPa (4.25 bar/ 62 psi) Axle load 11500 kg: 500 kPa (5.0 bar/72 psi) Axle load 12000 kg: 525 kPa (5.25 bar/ 76 psi) Axle load 12300 kg: 550 kPa (5.5 bar/80 psi) Axle load 12600 kg: 550 kPa (5.5 bar/80 psi) Axle load 13000 kg: 575 kPa (5.75 bar/ 83 psi)
  • Page 386 You will find this value in your ADR certification. If you require further assistance, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products Notes on operating fluids Example: vehicle identification number (VIN) and &...
  • Page 387 Information about approved operat‐ according to the latest technological standards. ing fluids is available from any Mercedes-Benz ® Service Centre. For BlueTec 6 vehicles, only use engine oils that...
  • Page 388 The quality grade is listed on the oil canister, outside temperature ranges can be found in e.g. Sheet No. 228.51, and the viscosity, e.g. Sheet No. 224.2 in the Mercedes-Benz Specifica‐ SAE classification 5W‑30. tion for Service Products. Application areas...
  • Page 389 Technical data 387 Setting the oil quality Allow the engine to cool down before you top up the antifreeze. When the on-board computer displays the 4 symbol and you top up the displayed oil filling Make sure that no antifreeze spills out capacity, observe the following: next to the filler opening.
  • Page 390 Avoid mixing different corrosion inhibitor/anti‐ Applicable standards freeze agents. PAG oil part number Observe the Mercedes-Benz Specification for GWP (global warming potential) of the refrig‐ Service Products according to Sheet No. 310.1. erant used You can obtain further information on the operat‐...
  • Page 391 Technical data 389 * NOTE Fuel system malfunctions When refuelling from drums or canisters, impurities can enter the fuel system. This can cause malfunctions of the fuel sys‐ tem. Filter fuel before filling from barrels or canisters. * NOTE Damage to the engine and exhaust Compatibility labels for all vehicles with a diesel system due to excessive sulphur content engine...
  • Page 392 "Euro diesel". tics. Information on current country-specific sulphur contents is available at a Mercedes-Benz service centre or can be found in the Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 393 Technical data 391 Information about alternative diesel fuels ® When you open the AdBlue tank, small amounts that comply with DIN EN 15940 of ammonia vapour may escape. Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and irritate the fol‐ Observe the safety notes on operating fluids. lowing body parts in particular: Alternative diesel fuels that comply with skin...
  • Page 394 392 Technical data Additives, tap water Purity * NOTE Damage caused by mixing addi‐ * NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused ® ® tives with AdBlue or from diluting by impurities in AdBlue ® AdBlue ® Impurities in AdBlue result in the following: ®...
  • Page 395 Technical data 393 Engine OM 473 engine with 15569 cm Engine OM 936 engine with 7698 cm speed Engine Idle speed approx. 500 speed Idle speed approx. 600 rpm Engine brake (operating range) approx. 1000–2300 Engine brake (operating range) approx. 1000–3000 Rpm range of the maximum approx.
  • Page 396 394 Technical data Tyre pressure Spring-loaded brake cylinder release torque/ release pressure Tyres Pressure Torque/ Tyre pressure table See the "Wheels and pressure for single tyres tyres" section Release torque of the spring- max. 70 Nm Tyre pressure table See the "Wheels and loaded brake cylinder release for twin tyres tyres"...
  • Page 397 Technical data 395 straps are to be positioned in such a way that Testing establishment code number they do not come in contact with the base Volume (litres) connecting seams; the reservoir is not to be Steel reservoir subjected to any stress that would jeopardise operating safety.
  • Page 398 396 Index Additional headlamps 1, 2, 3 ... Switching on/off ........ 75 9-speed transmission Address book Change shift range ......213 see Contacts 16-speed transmission Adjustable backrest Change splitter box (16-speed Setting ..........62 transmission) ........214 Adjusting the automatic zoom (HMI Manual transmission ......
  • Page 399 Index 397 Applications via operating strip Automatic transmission Calling up ......... 157 Checking the oil level ....... 327 Drive programs ......... 224 Ashtray ............ 97 Driving tips ........225 ASR (acceleration skid control) Pulling away and stopping ....224 Deactivating/activating ....228 Shift ranges ........
  • Page 400 398 Index Seat/berth combinations ....62 Brakes Top – car transporter ......59 ABS ..........205 Top – narrow ........59 ABS display check ......206 Top – wide .......... 59 Anti-lock protection ......206 Arrangement of the brake cylinders Belt ............
  • Page 401 Changing maps (HMI Connect) .... 175 Exterior lighting ........ 315 High-pressure cleaner ....... 314 Changing route type (HMI Connect) ... 171 Mercedes-Benz protective chassis Changing the order of intermediate sealing ..........315 destinations (HMI Connect) ....170 Paintwork ......... 315 Chassis frame Plastic trim ........
  • Page 402 400 Index Climate control ........108 Compressed-air system filler con‐ Adjusting the air vents ...... 114 nection ..........363 Air conditioning system ....109 Condensation in compressed-air Auxiliary heating ....... 110 reservoir ..........201 Cleaning the coarse filter for heat‐ Connectivity ing and climate control .....
  • Page 403 Index 401 Date Outside temperature (interactive Automatically setting the date and multimedia cockpit) ......119 time ..........161 Outside temperature (multimedia cockpit) ..........119 Daytime running lights Tank content (interactive multime‐ Changing bulbs ........85 dia cockpit) ........118 Dealership Tank content (multimedia cockpit) ..
  • Page 404 402 Index Drive program selection Mercedes PowerShift ......217 Eco Support Drive programs Multimedia system ......274 Mercedes PowerShift ......216 EcoRoll mode Driver assistance systems Drive functions ......... 218 Notes ..........196 Electromagnetic compatibility (dec‐ Radar sensor system ......12 laration of conformity) ......
  • Page 405 Index 403 Engine speed Fording .......... 272, 273 Display (interactive multimedia Fording depth ....... 272, 273 cockpit) ..........117 Free software .......... 18 Gauge (multimedia cockpit) ....116 Frequent-stop brake Entering a destination (HMI Con‐ Activating/deactivating ....210 nect) ............166 Notes ..........
  • Page 406 404 Index Swinging out (variant 1) ..... 85 Instrument cluster Swinging out (variant 2) ..... 85 ® AdBlue gauge (interactive multi‐ Swinging the protective grille out media cockpit) ........118 of the way ........... 85 ® AdBlue gauge (multimedia cock‐ pit) ............
  • Page 407 Index 405 Requirements ........235 Selecting .......... 235 Lamp check ........42, 74 Setting a speed ........ 235 Lane Keeping Assist Storing a speed ........ 235 Deactivating/activating ....251 System limitations ......235 Function/notes ......... 251 Limiting speed Language ..........164 see Limiter Notes ..........
  • Page 408 406 Index 16-speed transmission ...... 214 Mercedes-Benz service centre Change shift range 9-speed trans‐ see Qualified specialist workshop mission ..........214 Mirror camera Change splitter box (16-speed see MirrorCam system transmission) ........214 MirrorCam system ......69, 71 Changing gear ........213 Activation ...........
  • Page 409 Index 407 Configuring display settings ....161 Selecting a destination from geo- Displaying the axle load ....225 coordinates ........167 Displaying the tyre pressure ..370, 373 Selecting a destination from points Displaying the tyre pressure sensor of interest ......... 167 charge level ........
  • Page 410 Diagnostics connection Paintwork On-board electronics Care ..........315 Engine electronics ......15 Paintwork sealing Open-source software ......18 see Mercedes-Benz protective Opening/closing the circular roof chassis sealing hatch ............53 Parking Opening/closing the roof hatch ... 53 see Switching off...
  • Page 411 Index 409 Preparing for a journey ......196 Refuelling External visual and function check ... 196 Before filling the tank ....... 282 Filling order ........282 Visual and function check ....196 ® Fuel/AdBlue tank ......280 Protection of the environment Notes ..........
  • Page 412 410 Index Reverse gear lock ......... 279 Searching for filling stations (HMI Connect) ..........168 Reverse warning device Seat Activating/deactivating ....279 Notes ..........279 Adjusting armrests ......56 Adjusting seat cushion length .... 56 Reversing light Adjusting seat height ......56 Replacing bulbs ........
  • Page 413 Index 411 Seat covers Setting the vehicle profile (HMI Con‐ Care ..........313 nect) ............173 Seat/berth combinations ...... 62 Setting units (HMI Connect) ....176 In the L-cab ........62 Setting voice announcements (HMI Selecting a destination from geo- Connect) ..........
  • Page 414 412 Index Calling up the sound menu ....164 Stopping ..........204 Notes ..........203 Spare key ..........42 Stowage spaces and stowage com‐ Specialist workshop ....... 15 partments Spring-loaded parking brake Above the windscreen ......99 Arrangement of the brake cylinders Important safety notes .......
  • Page 415 Index 413 Reception and transmission vol‐ ume ..........180 Tail light Ringtone volume ....... 180 Replacing bulbs ........89 Switching mobile phones ....179 Tailpipes (Care) ........315 Telephone menu overview ....177 Telephone operation ......181 Technical data Two phone mode (function) ....179 ®...
  • Page 416 Function ........... 256 Truck Data Center 7 Notes ..........256 Fleetboard connectivity services ..193 Information ........193 Trailers/semi-trailers Mercedes-Benz Truck app portal ..195 Notes about the trailer/fifth-wheel Mercedes-Benz Uptime ....194 coupling ........... 285 Remote Online ........195 Trailers/semitrailers Sending a Service Call message ..
  • Page 417 Index 415 Tyre pressure monitor ......372 Tow-starting and towing away ..366 Unlocking/locking the doors ....43 Tyre pressure monitoring system Vehicle check Multimedia system ......370 Wheels with a tyre pressure sen‐ see Preparing for a journey sors ..........370 Vehicle components that receive and/or transmit radio waves (decla‐...
  • Page 418 416 Index Tightening torque ......394 Changing bulbs (top) ......90 Switching on/off ........ 75 Wheels Care ..........315 Working mode Checking .......... 373 Setting working speed ...... 308 Noise ..........372 Working speed Notes ..........370 Preselect .......... 308 Snow chains ........

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