Name: Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
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ACTROS Operating Instructions

Table of Contents6
Introduction12
The Aim of These Operating Instructions12
Symbols14
Protection of the Environment15
Operating Safety16
Mercedes-Benz Original Parts16
Correct Use17
At a Glance18
Cockpit19
Instrument Panel23
Indicator Lamps25
Cockpit Switch Units27
Multi-Function Steering Wheel30
Gearshift Unit31
Telligent ® Gearshift Unit31
Telligent Automatic Gearshift Unit32
Instrument Panel Switch Units, Centre Section33
Driver's Door34
Co-Driver's Door35
Above Windscreen36
Berth Control Panel37
Getting Started38
Opening39
Opening with the Key39
Opening Using the Radio Remote Control40
Opening the Door from the Outside41
Entrance41
Ignition Lock Positions42
Preparing for a Journey43
Checks before Starting a Journey43
Before Starting the Engine45
Adjusting46
Seat46
Adjusting the Steering Wheel49
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors50
Tachograph50
Wearing Seat Belts51
Driving54
Starting the Engine54
After the Engine Has Been Started55
Releasing the Parking Brake57
Pulling Away and Changing Gear57
Switching on the Headlamps64
Indicating a Turn65
Windscreen Wipers66
Parking and Closing67
Applying the Parking Brake67
Stopping - Hydro-Pneumatic Gearshift68
Stopping - Telligent ® Gearshift68
Stopping - Telligent Automatic68
Gearshift68
Stopping the Engine69
Opening the Door from the Inside70
Locking with the Key70
Locking Using the Radio Remote Control70
Safety72
Occupant Safety73
Restraint Systems73
General78
Navigation System78
Operation of Audio and Mobile78
Communication Equipment78
Tyres80
Air Conditioning80
Driving Safety Systems81
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)81
Telligent ® Brake System (BS)82
ABS Deactivation90
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)92
Telligent ® Stability Control (SR)95
Telligent ® Roll Control (WR)100
Lane Assist101
Reversing Warning104
Underride Guard105
Folding Underride Guard105
Driver Information System106
Opening and Closing107
Opening and Closing Doors107
Central Locking108
Unlocking/Locking Door Using109
The "Door Lock" Switch109
Opening the Door from Inside110
Central Locking with Anti-Theft Alarm System110
Enhanced Central Locking System111
Radio Remote Control114
Anti-Theft Alarm System116
Seats and Berths123
Seats123
Upper Berth126
Lower Berth127
Starting and Stopping the Engine130
Immobiliser130
ADR Emergency-Off Switch131
Flame-Start System134
Brakes135
Parking Brake135
Hillholder135
Lighting137
Light Switch137
Headlamp Range Control138
Switching on the Front Foglamps138
Combination Switch139
Light Switch Unit140
Hazard Warning Lamps142
Interior Lighting143
Instrument Lighting148
Adjustable Reading Lamp148
Instrument Panel149
Total Distance Recorder149
Rev Counter149
Outside Temperature Display152
Time153
Fuel Gauge153
Reservoir Pressure for Brake154
Circuits 1 and 2154
Driver Information System155
Structure156
Menus156
User Guidance159
Multi-Function Display161
Event Message162
Actros Info Menu165
Monitoring Info Menu166
Trip Computer Menu171
Audio Menu174
Telephone Menu174
New SMS Menu174
Maintenance Menu176
Event Info Menu180
Auxiliary Heating Menu182
Alarm Menu183
Language Menu187
Settings Menu188
Transmission Control Back-Up Mode Menu212
Diagnostics Menu212
MB Item Number214
Events Menu215
Binary Values218
Measured Values218
Gearshift219
Gearshift (HPS)220
Gear Change Methods220
Pulling Away221
Changing Gear221
Selecting the Splitter Group222
Stopping223
Selecting Reverse Gear223
Gearshift223
Gear Indicator224
Gearshift Unit225
Selecting Neutral226
Pulling Away227
Changing Gear230
Stopping233
Selecting Reverse Gear234
Construction-Site Mode234
Rapid Change of Direction235
Automatic Gearshift236
Gear Indicator236
Automatic Gearshift Unit237
Engaging Forward Gears240
Selecting Neutral241
Selecting Reverse Gear242
Rapid Change of Direction243
Automatic Mode244
Manual Mode248
Parking the Vehicle255
Driving256
Tachograph256
Transfer Case257
Differential Locks258
Power Take-Offs260
Continuous Brake266
Idling Speed270
Driving Systems272
Switching between Various Driving Systems272
Limiter274
Cruise Control280
Acceleration/Braking Control)280
Telligent ® (ART)285
Distance Control290
Level Control295
Starting-Off Aid, Three-Axle Vehicles301
Hendrickson Leading Axle302
Trailing Axle303
Telligent ® Trailing Axle305
Good Visibility307
Exterior Mirrors307
Windscreen Wipers309
Windscreen Cleaning Platform310
Climate Control312
Heating/Heater Air Conditioning313
Automatic Air Conditioning320
Auxiliary Air Conditioning328
Fresh Air Filter331
Auxiliary Heating332
Open-Air343
Opening and Closing the Side Windows343
Opening and Closing the Sliding345
Tilting Sunroof345
Opening and Closing the Tilting Roof347
Opening and Closing the Roof Hatch348
Features349
Ashtray349
Cigarette Lighter349
Cab Stowage Compartments350
(Interior)350
Cab Stowage Compartments353
(Exterior)353
Telephone355
Sockets361
Operating Audio Equipment364
Operation372
Driving Tips373
Fuel Consumption374
Engine Oil Consumption375
The First 1,250 Miles375
(2,000 Km)375
Brakes376
Parking376
Refuelling377
Trailer/Semitrailer378
Trailer/Semitrailer Coupling378
Coupling up378
Trailer/Semitrailer Monitoring383
Loading Platform Approach Aid384
Wind Deflector386
Wind Deflector on Cab386
Side Wind Deflector on the Cab389
Tippers390
Tipper Operation390
Tyres and Wheels395
Checking the Tyres395
Changing the Tyre Size396
Tightening Wheel Nuts397
Winter Operation399
Winter Driving399
Snow Chains400
Care402
High-Pressure Cleaners402
Caring for the Exterior of Your Vehicle403
Caring for the Interior of Your Vehicle409
Maintenance413
Telligent Maintenance System413
Reconditioned Components414
Reconditioned Parts414
High-Pressure Grease Guns415
Regular Checks415
Maintenance Flap422
Engine Oil Level423
Topping up the Windscreen Washer424
Headlamp Cleaning System424
Coolant Level426
Batteries428
Practical Advice434
Where will I Find435
Vehicle Tool Kit and Emergency435
Equipment435
Troubleshooting439
Hydro-Pneumatic Gearshift (HPS)439
Electronic-Pneumatic Gearshift442
(Eps III S/Eps III Sa)442
The Vehicle445
Engine449
System453
Electro-Hydraulic Cab Tilting System454
STOP Lamp456
Cab458
Tilting the Cab458
Mechanical-Hydraulic Cab Tilting460
Starting and Stopping the Engine466
With the Cab Tilted466
Engine467
Engine Emergency Running Mode467
Poly-V-Belt467
Electromagnetic Fan Clutch472
Lock-Up472
Fuel System473
Bleeding the Fuel System473
Transmission475
Hydro-Pneumatic Gearshift (HPS)475
Transmission Control Back-Up Mode478
Teach-In Procedure483
Emergency Gearshift (NMV)486
Brake System488
Releasing the Spring-Loaded Parking488
Brake if There Is a Failure of Charge488
Pressure488
Releasing the Spring-Loaded490
Brake with an External Source of490
Compressed Air490
Compressed-Air System491
Charging the Compressed-Air491
System Via the Front Coupling491
Head491
Charging the Compressed-Air System Via the Tyre Inflator Connection492
Pneumatic Suspension493
Charging the Pneumatic Suspension493
From an External Compressed-Air493
Source493
Trailing Axle494
Trailing Axle, Pneumatic494
Nummek Trailing Axle, Hydraulic494
Steering System/Telligent495
Steering System495
Wheels and Tyres496
Spare Wheel Location496
Changing a Wheel499
Tyre Inflator Connection507
Electrical System509
Replacing Bulbs509
Headlamp Setting520
Partially Masking Headlamps522
Driving on Left/Right522
Fuses527
Unlocking and Locking in an Emergency539
Radio Remote Control539
Closing the Sliding/Tilting Sunroof540
Mechanically540
Closing the Tilting Sunroof541
Mechanically541
Jump-Starting, Tow-Starting/Towing542
Jump-Starting542
Retrofitting the Towing Coupling544
Tow-Starting545
Towing547
Technical Data556
Type Plates557
Vehicle Type Plate557
Engine Type Plate560
Service Products and Capacities561
Service Products and Capacities574
Operating Data580
Operating Data - Overview580
Tyre Pressure Table584
Single Tyres584
Twin Tyres587
Speed Limiter589
Compressed-Air Reservoir590
Information590
Aluminium Tank591
Steel Tank591
Radio Remote Control594
Radio Type Approvals594
Technical Terms596
Index608
Editorial Office620

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Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	ACTROS 2002
Category	Trucks
Language	English