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Driving
Brakes .............................................................................. 51
– Footbrake ................................................................... 51
– Exhaust brake ............................................................ 52
– Retarder ..................................................................... 52
– Parking ....................................................................... 56
– Emergency brake ....................................................... 56
Economic driving ............................................................. 57
Cruise control .................................................................. 58
Articulated bus ................................................................ 60
Steering ........................................................................... 62
Tips for summer driving .................................................. 62
Tips for winter driving ...................................................... 63
Daily inspection ............................................................... 36
Battery master switch ...................................................... 37
Steering wheel, driver’s seat .......................................... 38
– Safety belt ................................................................... 38
Starting the engine .......................................................... 39
– Engine shut-down ...................................................... 41
Automatic gearbox .......................................................... 42
Gearbox G8 EGS ............................................................. 44
Gearbox G8 MGS ............................................................ 48
Gearbox S6-85 ................................................................ 50