freightliner EconicSD User manual

EconicSD
Operating Instructions
Order no. 6462 8913 13 Part no. 956 584 81 81 Edition 01-19
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 19
OperatingInstructions ...........................19
Correct use ............................................ 19
Protection of theenvironment............... 20
Operating safety and vehicle regis-
tration ....................................................20
Vehicle identification .............................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz/DTNA
parts......................................................26
Datastoredinthe vehicle ...................... 26
At aglance ........................................... 28
Cockpit .................................................. 28
Instrumentcluster................................. 29
Switch units ........................................... 31
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 32
Combination switch and multifunc-
tion lever ............................................... 33
Safety ................................................... 34
Useful information ................................. 34
Occupant safety .................................... 34
Childreninthe vehicle........................... 37
Pets in the vehicle................................. 39
Opening and closing ........................... 40
Useful information ................................. 40
Locking system ...................................... 40
Doors ..................................................... 42
Sidewindows......................................... 43
Roller sunblind ....................................... 44
Driver's workstation ........................... 45
Useful information ................................. 45
Seats ..................................................... 45
Adjusting the multifunction steering
wheel ..................................................... 47
Adjusting the exteriormirrors ................ 48
Lighting system ..................................... 49
Good visibility ........................................ 53
Voltagesupply....................................... 54
Practicaltips.......................................... 55
Climate control .................................... 58
Useful information ................................. 58
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ...................................................... 58
On-board computer and displays ...... 68
Useful information ................................. 68
Instrument cluster ................................. 68
On-board computer............................... 72
On-board computerevent window ......... 82
Indicatorlamps in the statusareaof
the display ........................................... 100
Drivingmode ..................................... 102
Useful information ............................... 102
Driving ................................................. 102
Brakes................................................. 108
Automatictransmission....................... 114
Operation ............................................ 116
Driving systems ................................... 120
Levelcontrol ........................................ 140
Driving tips.......................................... 143
Refueling ............................................. 151
Winter operation .................................. 153
Working mode ................................... 155
Useful information ............................... 155
Power take-offs ................................... 155
Maintenanceand care ...................... 156
Useful information ............................... 156
Cleaning and care ................................ 156
Maintenance ........................................ 159
Breakdown assistance ..................... 171
Useful information ............................... 171
Where will Ifind...? .............................. 171
Cab...................................................... 172
Engine ................................................. 175
Flattire ................................................ 177
Electricalfuses .................................... 181
Charging the compressed-airsys-
tem ...................................................... 185
2Contents

Jump-starting,tow-startingand tow-
ing away .............................................. 186
Wheels and tires ............................... 192
Useful information............................... 192
Importantsafety notes ........................ 192
Tire pressures...................................... 195
Tire pressure table............................... 196
Technical data ................................... 197
Usefulinformation ............................... 197
Vehicle identification plate/axle
loads .................................................... 197
Engine data plate ................................. 198
Service products ................................. 198
Operating data ..................................... 205
Compressed-airreservoir .................... 206
Contents 3

1, 2, 3...
12-V socket .......................................... 55
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......110
Accelerationskid control
see ASR (acceleration skid control)
Active Brake Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 129
Collision warning and emergency
braking .......................................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 128
Particulardriving situations ........... 131
Active Brake Assist cannot be
activated
Graydisplaymessage ......................84
Active BrakeAssistnot available
Yellowdisplay message ...................92
Add-on equipment ...............................23
Adjusting therideheight
Level control .................................. 140
Adjusting thevolume
Audio equipment.............................. 77
Airdrier
Checking ........................................ 105
Airhorn ................................................ 55
Airpressure
see Tire pressure
Air-conditioning system
Activating/deactivating ................... 61
Air-distributioncontrol ....................... 59
Air-recirculation mode ........................ 61
Alarm
Operating (on-board computer) ....... 76
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Ashtray ................................................. 55
ASR(accelerationskidcontrol)
Activating/deactivating ................. 116
Function/notes............................. 116
Attachments
see Vehiclebodies
Audiblewarning ................................ 150
Audioequipment
Adjusting the volume (steering
wheelbuttons) ................................. 77
Operating (on-board computer) ....... 77
Authorized workshop
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Automatic car wash .......................... 159
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedalposition ............. 116
Adding transmission oil................. 165
Checking the oillevel ..................... 164
Drive program................................ 115
Driving notes ................................. 116
Gear display ................................... 114
Important safety notes .................. 114
Kickdown....................................... 116
Maneuvering .................................. 116
Pulling away ................................... 115
Rocking the vehiclefree ................ 116
Shift ranges ................................... 115
Stopping ........................................ 115
Touch-key gearshift ....................... 114
Auxiliary air conditioning system
Switching on/off.............................. 62
Auxiliary heating
Air distribution and temperature ...... 66
Fuels ................................................ 63
Immediate heating mode................. 65
Important safety notes .................... 63
Mandatory switch-off ....................... 64
Preselected heating mode............... 66
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 67
Timer ............................................... 64
Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary heating
Axle loads
Checking (on-board computer) ........ 77
Notesonaxleand wheelloads ...... 116
Permissibleaxleloads ................... 197
Setting the display (on-board
computer) ........................................ 78
Axle reductionratio .......................... 197
B
Battery (vehicle)
Battery compartment ..................... 167
Battery isolator switch ..................... 54
Care ............................................... 170
Charging ........................................ 168
Checking fluid level ........................ 168
4Index

Disconnecting/connecting ............ 167
Important safety notes.................. 166
Jump starting ................................. 186
Removing/installing ...................... 168
Replacing ....................................... 170
Battery isolator switch ....................... 54
Beacon .................................................. 31
Before pullingaway
Checking the reservoir pressure
in the compressed-airbrake sys-
tem ................................................ 105
Important safety notes .................. 104
Bleeding the fuelsystem
Bleeding with the hand pump
(with fuelprefilter) ......................... 176
Draining the fuelprefilter ............... 176
Withoutprefilter ............................. 176
Blind
see Roller sunblind
Blind SpotAssist
Displaying camera image (on-
board computer) .............................. 76
Blind SpotAssistcamera
Cleaning the camera ...................... 158
Blind spotcamera system
Displaycontrol ............................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 135
Monitor displays............................ 137
Blower
see Climate control
Blowercontrolunit ............................. 59
Brake supplypressure in circuit1
too low
Reddisplay message ....................... 98
Brake system
Checking for leaks ......................... 109
Generalnotes ................................ 108
Technicaldata............................... 205
Brakes
ABS ................................................ 110
ABS display check ......................... 110
Checking the compressed-air
brake system for leaks .................. 109
Continuousbrake .......................... 113
Engine brake .................................. 114
Frequent-stop brake ...................... 111
Hillholder...................................... 112
Parking brake ................................ 110
Releasing the spring-loaded
parking brake ................................. 190
Retarder ......................................... 114
Braking
Anti-lock protection....................... 110
Brakingeffectlimited
Yellow display message ................... 92
Breakdownassistance
Bleeding the fuelsystem ................ 176
Bulbs .............................................. 171
Cablelamp..................................... 171
Drive-on wedge .............................. 171
First-aidkit .................................... 171
Flattire .......................................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 171
Jack ............................................... 171
Pump lever ..................................... 172
Reflective safety jacket.................. 171
Releasing the spring-loaded
parking brake ................................. 190
Starting the engine and stopping
with the cab tilted .......................... 175
Supportblock ................................ 171
Supportrod ................................... 171
Tipping the cab .............................. 172
Tire inflatorhose............................ 171
Tire pressure gauge....................... 171
Vehicletool bag............................. 171
Warning lamp ................................. 171
Warning triangle............................ 171
Wheel chock .................................. 172
Wheel wrench ................................ 172
Wrench for cab tilting pump .......... 172
Buttons
see On-board computer
Buzzer ................................................. 150
C
Cab
Mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting
system ........................................... 173
Notesontilting .............................. 172
Problems when tilting the cab ....... 175
Cab tiltingpump key ......................... 172
Cab tiltingunit
Notesontilting .............................. 172
Problems when tilting the cab ....... 175
Index 5

Cable lamp .........................................171
Camera
see Blind spot camera system
Camera field of vision dirty
Yellow displaymessage ................... 92
Care
see Cleaning and care
Care products ....................................156
CD radio
Changing the audio source or
track/station ................................... 77
Setting the volume ........................... 77
Changing awheel
Important safety notes .................. 177
Installing awheel ........................... 179
Notes on the spacer ......................179
Positioning ajack .......................... 179
Removing awheel .......................... 179
Removing the spare wheel ............. 179
Retightening wheel nuts ................ 180
Wheelnuts for light-alloy disc
wheels ...........................................179
Wheelnuts for pressed-steel
wheels ...........................................179
Changing bulbs
General notes .................................. 51
Interior lighting ................................ 53
Turn signals (front) ........................... 52
Chassis frame
Raising/lowering (level control) ..... 141
Chassis frame height
Storing/calling up (level control) ... 141
Chassis-loweringfeature
Front axle ...................................... 143
Checking the anti-corrosion pro-
tection ................................................ 166
Checklist
After driving off-road...................... 145
Before driving off-road ................... 144
Child
Restraint system .............................. 38
Childreninthe vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 37
Chock ................................................. 172
Chock
see Chock
Cleaningand care
After driving off-road or on con-
structionsites................................ 146
Camera (Blind Spot Assist cam-
era)................................................ 158
Camera (Lane Keeping Assist) ....... 157
Carwash........................................ 159
Cleaning seatcovers ..................... 156
Cleaning the interior...................... 156
Cleaning the vehicleexterior......... 157
Distance sensor ............................. 157
Engine cleaning ............................. 159
High-pressure cleaning .................. 158
Light-alloy wheels .......................... 159
Notesoncare ................................ 156
Rain and light sensor ..................... 157
Seatbelts ...................................... 156
Sideguard Assist sensors ............... 158
Climate control
Air vents .......................................... 58
Air-recirculation mode..................... 61
Auxiliary airconditioning system ..... 62
Auxiliary heating .............................. 63
Cooling ............................................ 62
Dehumidifying .................................. 63
Example settings ............................. 60
Heating ............................................ 60
Notesonusing the air-condition-
ing system ....................................... 61
Refrigerant ..................................... 201
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 201
Switching on/off.............................. 59
Ventilating ....................................... 60
Clutch underheavy strain
Graydisplay message ...................... 84
Clutch/transmission circuit
Checking supply pressure .............. 105
Co-driver's seat
see Seats
Cockpit ................................................. 28
Collisionwarning(Active Brake
Assist)
Reddisplay message ..................... 100
Combination switch
Overview .......................................... 33
Compressed-air brake system
Checking supply pressure .............. 105
6Index

Compressed-air drier
Checking........................................105
Compressed-air reservoir
General notes................................206
Identification plates .......................206
Compressed-air system
Charging from an exteriorsource .. 185
Filler connection ............................ 185
Minimum pressure ......................... 205
Reservoirpressures....................... 205
Technicaldata............................... 205
Compressed-air system fillercon-
nection ............................................... 185
Consumption
Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) ............. 150
Fuel................................................ 149
Oil (engine) .................................... 150
Continuous brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 113
Important safety notes .................. 113
Controlpanel
Levelcontrol .................................. 140
Conversions and installations
see Vehiclebodies
Conversions/equipment .................... 23
Coolant
Additive with antifreeze protec-
tion ................................................ 200
Additive withoutantifreeze pro-
tection........................................... 200
Checking the coolant level and
adding coolant ............................... 161
Coolant leveltoo low
Reddisplay message ....................... 99
Coolant temperature
Checking (on-board computer) ........ 80
Coolant temperature too high
Yellow display message ................... 89
Coupling jaw ...................................... 189
Courtesylights
Replacing bulbs............................... 53
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 122
Activating when driving .................. 123
Adjusting the speed tolerance ....... 127
Deactivating ................................... 123
Driving ........................................... 123
Driving tips.................................... 123
Functions and activation condi-
tions .............................................. 122
Important safety notes .................. 122
Overtaking ..................................... 123
Overview ........................................ 122
Selecting ........................................ 123
Setting aspeed .............................. 123
Setting the speed and speed tol-
erance ........................................... 123
Cup holders .......................................... 56
CustomerAssistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 22
CustomerRelations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data collection
Processing and forwarding .............. 26
Dealership
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 21
Defrostingthe windows ..................... 60
Diagnostic data
Calling up (on-board computer) ....... 80
Diagnosticsconnection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 21
Diesel
Refueling ........................................ 151
Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF)
Additives ........................................ 204
Consumption ................................. 150
Display............................................. 69
Disposal......................................... 204
Highoutsidetemperatures............ 204
Important notes ..................... 152,203
Low outsidetemperatures............. 204
Purity ............................................. 204
Refilling .......................................... 152
Service products ............................ 203
Storage .......................................... 204
Tank ............................................... 152
Yellow display message ................... 86
Index 7

Diesel fuel
Settingthe fuelquality(sulfur
content) usingthe on-boardcom-
puter .............................................. 202
Diesel fuels
Fueladditives................................ 203
Important safety notes .................. 202
Low outsidetemperatures............. 202
Diesel particle filter
Automaticregeneration ................. 148
Blocking regeneration .................... 148
Filter replacement ......................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 147
Starting manual regeneration ........ 149
Diesel particle filter full
Reddisplay message ....................... 97
Diesel particle filter full, reduced
engine performance
Yellow display message ................... 86
Diesel particulate filter full
Yellow display message ................... 86
Diesel particulate filter: level
increased
Yellow display message ................... 86
Diesel reserve
Yellow display message ................... 89
Differential lock
Important safety notes .................. 118
Display
Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) ............... 69
On-board computer......................... 72
Outsidetemperature ........................ 69
Setting the language(on-board
computer) ........................................ 81
Tank capacity ................................... 69
Time ................................................. 69
Distance controlassistant
Activating when driving .................. 126
Collision warnings.......................... 127
Deactivating ................................... 127
Decreasing/increasing the speci-
fieddistance .................................. 126
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ............................................... 76
Driving ........................................... 127
Functions and activation condi-
tions .............................................. 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Overview ........................................ 125
Particulardriving situations ........... 131
Reducing/increasing the speed ..... 126
Selecting distance control assis-
tant ................................................ 126
Setting the speed tolerance ........... 126
Setting the speed tolerance in
overrunmode................................ 127
Distance sensor
Cleaning ......................................... 157
Distance sensordirty
Yellow display message ................... 92
Door
Folding dooroverview ...................... 40
Door lock .............................................. 40
Doors
Entering and exiting ......................... 42
Folding doorexternal button ............ 41
Grabhandle(entering and exit-
ing).................................................. 42
Steps (entering and exiting) ............. 42
Unlocking/locking the folding
door................................................. 41
Drinks holder
see Cupholders
Drive controlfaulty
Yellow display message ................... 89
Drive program
Automatictransmission ................. 115
Drive program selection
Automatictransmission ................. 115
Drive-on wedge .................................. 171
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving
ASR (acceleration skid control)...... 116
Drivingand braking characteris-
ticschanged
Yellow display message ................... 92
Drivinglevel
Activating (levelcontrol)................ 142
Drivingmode
Differential locks ............................ 118
Idling speed ................................... 120
Notesonaxleand wheelloads ...... 116
Stability Control Assist .................. 117
Drivingoff-road
Checklist afterdriving off-road ...... 145
8Index

Cleaning after driving off-road or
on construction sites .....................146
Driving on inclines ......................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 144
Rules for off-roaddriving ...............144
Driving on rough terrain
Checklist before driving off-road.... 144
Driving style
see Fuel consumption
Driving system
Active Brake Assist ........................ 128
Blind spot camera system .............. 135
Sideguard Assist ............................ 137
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 122
Distance control assistant ............. 124
Introduction ................................... 120
Lane Keeping Assist ......................134
Limiter ...........................................120
Driving tips
Dieselparticle filter....................... 147
Economical and environmentally-
aware driving ................................. 146
E
Electrical fuses
Fuse box ........................................ 181
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Emergency braking finished
Graydisplaymessage ......................84
Emergency equipment ...................... 171
Engageparking brake
Red display message .....................100
Engine
Changing the power output ............. 22
Checking operating hours (on-
board computer) .............................. 80
Cleaning ......................................... 159
Emergency shutoff ......................... 107
Engine diagnostics indicator
lamp ................................................. 70
Fuel grade...................................... 201
Identification plate ......................... 198
Oil consumption ............................ 150
Operating safety .............................. 22
Rectifying malfunctions ................. 177
Setting the oilgrade (on-board
computer) ........................................ 82
Setting the oilviscosity (on-
board computer) .............................. 82
Starting .......................................... 104
Starting and stopping with the
cab tilted ....................................... 175
Switching off .................................. 108
Technical data ............................... 205
Engine air cleaner
Important safety notes .................. 160
Engine brake ...................................... 114
Engine CHECK
Displaymessage ............................ 107
Engine data plate .............................. 198
Engine emergencyshutoff ............... 107
Engine faulty
Yellow display message ................... 89
Engine maintenanceappointment
Graydisplay message ...................... 85
Engine maintenancedue
Graydisplay message ...................... 85
Engine maintenancedue immedi-
ately
Yellow display message ................... 89
Engine oil
Checking the oillevel ..................... 163
Checking the oillevel (on-board
computer) ........................................ 80
Consumption ................................. 150
Miscibility ...................................... 200
Multigrade engine oils ................... 199
Oil change ...................................... 199
Oil grade ........................................ 199
Refilling .......................................... 163
SAE classification .......................... 199
Scopeofuse .................................. 199
Setting the oilgrade ...................... 200
Single grade engine oils ................. 199
Engine oilpressure too low
Reddisplay message ....................... 99
Engine preheating
see Auxiliary heating
Engine runningatidlingspeed ........ 120
engine speed ....................................... 68
Engine speed setting
Power take-off ............................... 155
Index 9

Engine STOP
Display message ............................ 107
Equipment/conversions .....................23
ESP®deactivated set normal
level
Yellow display message ...................92
ESP®not available
Yellow display message ...................92
Events
Display (on-board computer) ...........80
Exhaust filter
see Diesel particle filter
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEFserviceproduct ...................... 203
Status indicator ...............................71
Exterior lighting
Notes on replacing bulbs .................51
Rotating beacon ...............................51
Setting delayedswitch-off (on-
board computer) .............................. 81
Exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heating ..................... 48
Exterior mirror heating ....................... 48
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 48
F
Fault
Displaying (on-board computer) ....... 80
Fault messages
Displaying (on-board computer) ....... 80
First-aidkit ......................................... 171
Flat tire
see Wheel change
Flue gas coefficient ........................... 197
Fluid level
Coolant .......................................... 161
Folding door
Activating/deactivating the
external button ................................ 41
Automaticreversing function ........... 41
Emergency operation ....................... 42
Opening/closing .............................. 41
Overview .......................................... 40
Unlocking/locking ........................... 41
Frequent-stopbrake ......................... 111
Front camera
see Blind spotcamera system
Front hood
see Maintenance flap
Fuel
Additives........................................ 203
Consumption information .............. 203
Diesel ............................................ 202
Display............................................. 69
Important safety notes .................. 151
Refueling ........................................ 151
Setting sulfurcontent (on-board
computer) ........................................ 82
Fuelconsumption
Driving style ................................... 149
Economical driving ......................... 146
Generalnotes ................................ 149
Operating conditions ..................... 149
Vehicleversion.............................. 149
Fuelgrade
Diesel ............................................ 201
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 181
Checking and replacing asafety
fuse................................................ 184
Checking and switching on an
automatic circuit-breaker .............. 185
Important safety notes .................. 181
G
Geardisplay
Automatictransmission................. 114
Gearshift
Automatictransmission ................. 114
Generatorisnot charging battery
Yellow display message ................... 96
Genuineparts ...................................... 26
Gray display message
Driving systems............................... 84
Exhaustgas aftertreatment ............. 83
Service products and mainte-
nance ............................................... 85
Transmission and clutch .................. 84
Gray eventwindow
Notes............................................... 83
10 Index

H
Handbrake
see Spring-loaded parking brake
Harmful substances
Information ...................................... 23
Hazard warninglamps
During hard braking ....................... 108
Headlamps
Basic setting .................................. 197
Notes on winter driving .................... 54
Headlamps (automatic) ...................... 49
High beam flasher ...............................50
High-beam headlamps
Switching on/off .............................. 50
High-pressure cleaning .....................158
Hill holder .......................................... 112
Hood
see Maintenance flap
Horn ...................................................... 55
I
Idling speed
Engine ............................................ 120
Power take-off ............................... 155
Ignitionkey
see Key
Ignitionlock ....................................... 103
Incorrectkey
Yellow displaymessage ................... 96
Increasedbrake force and pedal
travel
Red displaymessage ..................... 100
Insectprotection on the radiator ...... 24
Installations and conversions
see Vehicle bodies
Instrument cluster
Clock and outside temperature ....... 69
DieselExhaustFluid(DEF) dis-
play..................................................69
Displaysand controls ...................... 29
Fuel gauge....................................... 69
Indicatorlamps ................................ 30
Tachometer ...................................... 68
Instrument clusterdisplay and
controls faulty
Yellow display message ................... 96
Instrument clusterlighting
Setting (on-board computer) ............ 81
Interaxle differential lock ................. 118
Interior lighting
Automaticcontrol ............................ 51
Dimming .......................................... 51
Nightlight ......................................... 51
Notesonreplacing bulbs................. 51
Replacing bulbs............................... 53
Switch .............................................. 50
Switching on/off.............................. 51
Interwheeldifferential lock .............. 118
J
Jack
Vehicletool kit ............................... 171
Jump-start connection
see Jump-starting
Jump-starting ..................................... 186
K
Key
Replacement key ............................. 40
Keyinvalid
Yellow display message ................... 96
L
Lamp
Hand lamp ..................................... 171
Lamp check ....................................... 102
LaneKeeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 135
Cleaning the camera ...................... 157
Functions and activation condi-
tions .............................................. 135
Important safety notes .................. 134
Lane edge marking display (on-
board computer) .............................. 76
Overview ........................................ 134
LaneKeeping Assist malfunction-
ing
Yellow display message ................... 92
LaneKeeping Assist notavailable
Yellow display message ................... 92
Language
Setting (on-board computer) ............ 81
Index 11

Level control
Activating(on-board computer) .......78
Activating the driving level ............. 142
Chassis-lowering feature(Front
axle) ............................................... 143
Control panel ................................. 140
Important safety notes.................. 140
Loading and unloading the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched
off .................................................. 142
Operating (on-board computer) ....... 78
Raisedvehiclelevel (vehiclesfor
large-capacity transport) ................ 142
Raising/lowering the chassis
frame ............................................. 141
Storing/calling up the chassis
frame height .................................. 141
Light switch
Overview .......................................... 49
Light-alloywheels
Cleaning ......................................... 159
Light-alloywheels
see Light-alloy wheels
Lighting
Notesonreplacing bulbs................. 51
Lighting system
Interior lighting ................................ 50
Light switch ..................................... 49
Lights
Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 49
High-beam headlamps..................... 50
Low-beamheadlamps...................... 49
LimitedWarranty ................................ 19
Limiter
Activating ....................................... 121
Functions and activation condi-
tions .............................................. 121
selecting ........................................ 121
Loadingtailgate ................................... 31
Locking system
Key .................................................. 40
Lowvoltage
Yellow display message ................... 96
Low-beam headlamps
Switching on/off.............................. 49
M
Maintenance
Cleaning the airfilter ..................... 160
Coolant level .................................. 161
Displaying maintenance duedate
(on-board computer) ........................ 79
Maintenance flap........................... 161
Maintenance system (WS) ............. 160
Notes............................................. 159
Maintenanceflap ............................... 161
Maintenanceofaxle1brakes
immediately
Yellow display message ................... 89
Maintenancesystem (WS)
Due date (on-board computer) ....... 160
Introduction ................................... 160
Maneuvering/tow-starting and
towingaway
Coupling jaw .................................. 189
Notes............................................. 188
Manual regeneration notpossible
Graydisplay message ...................... 83
Maximum permissibleaxleload ...... 197
Maximum speed
see Speed limitation
Minimum tire tread depth ................ 193
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Modelseries
see Vehicleidentification plate
Multifunctionsteering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 47
Overview .......................................... 32
N
Night lighting
Switching on/off.............................. 51
O
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 37
Important safety notes .................... 34
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 34
Pets in the vehicle........................... 39
Seatbelt.......................................... 34
12 Index

Off-road driving
see Driving off-road
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil change .......................................... 199
Oil level
Automatic transmission ................. 164
On-boardcomputer
Alarm ............................................... 76
Areas in the display .........................73
Audio and communications menu .... 76
Calling up diagnosticdata................ 80
Calling up/resetting the trip
computer......................................... 75
Calling up/resetting trip data .......... 75
Checking axleload........................... 77
Checking coolant temperature........ 80
Checking engine operating hours .... 80
Checking range ................................ 75
Checking supply pressure ................ 80
Checking the oillevel ....................... 80
Displaying camera image ................. 76
Displaying events ............................. 80
Displaying maintenance duedate.... 79
Displaying vehiclespeed .................. 76
Distancedisplay (distance con-
trol assistant) ................................... 76
Driving modemenu .......................... 76
Event window (displaymessages).... 82
Lane markings display (Lane
Keeping Assist) ................................ 76
Menusataglance ............................ 74
Monitoring information menu .......... 80
Notesonmessages ......................... 82
Operating ......................................... 72
Operating level control .................... 78
Operating the audioequipment ....... 77
Operation and maintenance
menu ............................................... 77
Overview of warning and indica-
tor lamps ....................................... 100
Setting delayedswitch-off, exte-
riorlighting ...................................... 81
Setting instrument lighting .............. 81
Setting the axleloadindicator ......... 78
Setting the display language............ 81
Setting the engine fuelgrade
(sulfurcontent) ................................ 82
Setting the engine oilgrade ............. 82
Setting the engine oilviscosity ........ 82
Setting the rearaxleoil grade .......... 82
Setting the transmission oil
grade ............................................... 82
Setting units of measurement .......... 81
Settingsmenu .................................. 81
Setup............................................... 72
Time ................................................. 75
Totaldistance recorder.................... 75
Tourdatainfo .................................. 75
Tripmeter........................................ 75
Operatingand road safety ................ 192
Operatinghours
Checking (on-board computer) ........ 80
OperatingInstructions
Before the first journey .................... 19
LimitedWarranty ............................. 19
Operatingsafety
LimitedWarranty ............................. 19
Operatingsafety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies.................. 23
Changing the engine power out-
put................................................... 22
Correct use...................................... 19
Declaration of conformity ................ 21
Equipment and conversions ............. 23
Important safety notes .................... 20
Notesonoperating the vehicle........ 21
Qualifiedspecialist workshop.......... 22
Registering your vehicle................... 23
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer
Operatingtemperature (coolant
temperature) ..................................... 205
Operator's Manual
Generalnotes .................................. 19
Vehicleequipment ........................... 19
Outside temperature display ............. 69
Override switch ................................. 107
P
Parking brake
see Spring-loaded parking brake
Parking brake
see Spring-loaded parking brake
Index 13

Parking the vehicle for an exten-
ded period
Notes on the battery ......................170
Specialmeasures.......................... 170
Permissible gross vehicle weight
rating .................................................. 197
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 39
Powertake-off
Constant engine speed .................. 155
Engine speed setting ..................... 155
Generalnotes ................................ 155
Idling speed ................................... 155
Powerwindows
see Sidewindows
Preparingfor ajourney
Checking the emergency equip-
ment/first-aid kit ........................... 103
Visualand function check in the
vehicle........................................... 102
Visualand function check of the
vehicleexterior.............................. 102
Pressure gauge .................................. 171
Protectionofthe environment
Generalnotes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Notes............................................. 106
Pump lever ......................................... 172
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22
R
Radiatorcover ..................................... 24
Radio
see CD radio
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 21
Range
Checking (on-board computer) ........ 75
Reading lamp
Replacing bulbs(driver's/co-
driver's) ........................................... 53
Switching on/off(driver's/co-
driver's) ........................................... 51
Rear axle
Setting the oilgrade (on-board
computer) ........................................ 82
Rear axleratio ................................... 197
Rear viewcamera
see Blind spotcamera system
Red display message
Brakes and driving systems ........... 100
Compressed-air system ................... 98
Engine and cooling ........................... 99
Exhaustgas aftertreatment ............. 97
Red eventwindow
Notes............................................... 97
Reduced engine output
Yellow display message ................... 86
Refilling
Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) ............. 152
fuel/DEF tank ................................ 151
Refillingthe washer fluid ................. 162
Reflective safety jacket .................... 171
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 201
Refueling
Fuels .............................................. 151
Regeneration
see Diesel particlefilter
Regeneration disabled
Graydisplay message ...................... 83
Replacementkey ................................. 40
Replacing bulbs
Entry lamp ....................................... 53
Overview of bulbs............................ 52
Replacing tires ................................... 194
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Reserve display
Fuel.................................................. 69
Reservoir pressure
Checking in the compressed-air
brake system ................................. 105
Checking the in the transmis-
sion/clutch circuit ......................... 105
Restraintsystem
Important safety notes .................... 34
Introduction ..................................... 34
Road and operatingsafety ............... 192
14 Index

Rockingfree mode
Automatictransmission................. 116
Rollersunblind .................................... 44
Rotating beacons ................................ 51
S
SAEclassification (engine oils) ........ 199
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 37
Operating safety and registration .... 20
see Occupant safety
Safety inspection
Compressed-air drier ..................... 105
Reservoirpressure in the
compressed-air brake system ........ 105
Reservoirpressure in the trans-
mission/clutch circuit ................... 105
Vehicleheight ................................ 106
Seat
Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 45
Seat belts
Checking .......................................... 35
Cleaning ......................................... 156
Correct usage.................................. 36
Fastening ......................................... 36
Important safety guidelines ............. 34
Introduction ..................................... 34
Releasing ......................................... 37
Seat operation
Suspensionseat.............................. 46
Seats
Cleaning the cover......................... 156
Generalnotes .................................. 45
Important safety notes .................... 45
Staticco-driver'sseat...................... 47
Selecting the temperature ................. 60
Service
see Maintenance system (WS)
ServiceCenter
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Serviceproducts
Coolant .......................................... 200
Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) ............. 203
Diesel fuel...................................... 202
Engine oil....................................... 199
For drive axles and transmission... 200
Fueladditive .................................. 203
Important safety notes .................. 198
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 201
Settings(on-board computer) .......... 81
Transmission oil............................. 200
Setting aspeed
see Cruise control
Setting driving level
Yellow display message ................... 92
Setting speed
see Distance control assistant
Setting the volume
Radio............................................... 77
Side panelling .................................... 153
Side windows
Important safety information ........... 43
Opening/closing .............................. 43
Sideguard Assist ............................... 137
Sideguard Assist faulty
Yellow display message ................... 92
Sideguard Assist inoperative
Graydisplay message ...................... 84
Sideguard Assist sensors
Cleaning ......................................... 158
Snowchains
Generalnotes ................................ 154
Sockets ................................................ 55
Spare key ............................................. 40
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed
Displaying (on-board computer) ....... 76
Speed limit
Yellow display message ................... 86
Speed limitation
Maximumspeed ............................ 150
Speed limiter
Activating when driving .................. 121
Deactivating ................................... 122
Driving ........................................... 121
Overtaking ..................................... 121
Overview ........................................ 121
Setting the speed limit ................... 121
Spring-loadedparkingbrake
Applying and releasing ................... 110
Arrangement of the brake cylin-
ders ............................................... 190
Checking ........................................ 110
Index 15

Lever positions .............................. 110
Releasing the brake cylinder .......... 190
Returning the brake cylinder to
the drive position........................... 191
Technical data ............................... 205
Stability Control Assist
Deactivating/activating .................117
Operation and notes ......................117
Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................ 104
Steering fluid level too low
Yellow displaymessage ................... 89
Steering lock
see Ignitionlock
Steering wheel buttons
see On-board computer
Steering wheel setting ........................ 47
Sticker
CertifiedClean Idle Label ................. 25
Control of vehicle emissions ............ 25
FMVSS certification label ................. 24
NoiseEmission Control Label
(EPA) ................................................ 25
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 19
Stoppingand switchingoff the
engine ................................................. 108
Stowage spaces
see Stowagespaces and stow-
age compartments
Stowage spacesand stowage
compartments ..................................... 55
Sulfur content
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 202
Supply pressure
Checking (on-board computer) ........80
Supportblock .................................... 171
Supportrod ........................................171
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................... 81
Switch units
Combination switch ......................... 33
Driver's workstation ......................... 31
Multifunctionsteering wheel ............ 32
T
Tachometer .......................................... 68
Technical data
Brake system ................................. 205
Compressed-airreservoir .............. 206
Compressed-airsystem ................. 205
Engine ............................................ 205
Engine modelplate ........................ 198
Level control .................................. 206
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure ............................................... 205
Operating temperature (coolant
temperature) .................................. 205
Permitted tire pressure differ-
ence ............................................... 205
Spring-loaded parking brake .......... 205
Tire pressure table(single tires) .... 196
Tire pressure table(twintires) ....... 196
Vehicle identification plate/axle
loads .............................................. 197
Wheelnut tightening torques ......... 205
Temperature
Outside temperature display............ 69
Tighteningtorque
Spring-loaded parking brake cyl-
inder release screw....................... 205
Tighteningtorques
Wheel nuts ..................................... 205
Tiltingsystem
Mechanical-hydraulic cab tilting
system ........................................... 173
Time
Image in the display ......................... 69
Tire inflatorhose ............................... 171
Tire pressure
Determining ................................... 195
Important safety notes .................. 195
Maximumpermitted airpressure ... 205
Permissibledifference in pres-
sure ............................................... 205
Tire pressure table ............................ 196
Tires
Changing tires............................... 194
Condition ....................................... 193
Damage ......................................... 194
Generalnotes on tire pressure ...... 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
16 Index

Load-bearing capacity .................... 194
Minimumtire tread depth .............. 193
Operating and road safety .............192
Regular checking ........................... 192
Retreaded...................................... 194
Service life ..................................... 194
Speed index ................................... 194
Types ............................................. 194
Tool kit compartment ....................... 171
Towing/tow-starting
Important safety notes .................. 188
Transmission
Setting the oil grade(on-board
computer) ........................................ 82
Transmission malfunctioning
Yellow displaymessage ................... 91
Transmission oil
General notes ................................ 200
Grade ............................................. 200
Refilling (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 165
Transmission-driven power take-
off ....................................................... 155
Transmission:oil temperature
too high
Yellow displaymessage ................... 91
Transmission/clutch circuit
Checking the reservoir pressure .... 105
Transmission/clutch reserve
pressure too low
Yellow displaymessage ................... 89
Trip computer
Calling up/resetting (on-board
computer) ........................................ 75
Trip data (on-board computer) ........... 75
Truck key
see Key
Turn signal lamp
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs ............................... 52
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 52
Switching on/off .............................. 50
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Units
Setting (on-board computer) ............ 81
Units of measurement
Setting (on-board computer) ............ 81
Unlocking/locking doors
Outside ............................................ 40
Unlocking/locking the doors
Inside ............................................... 40
V
Vehicle
Cleaning ......................................... 156
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Equipment ....................................... 19
Identification plate ......................... 197
Limited Warranty .............................19
Loading and unloading when the
ignition is switched off (levelcon-
trol) ................................................ 142
Operating safety .............................. 20
Parking for along period................ 170
Pulling away................................... 106
Registration ..................................... 23
Reporting problems ......................... 22
Stopping and switching off ............ 108
Tow-starting/towing away ............. 188
Unlocking/locking the doors ........... 40
Vehicleassemblies
Checking for leaks ......................... 166
Vehiclebattery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehiclebodies ..................................... 23
Vehiclecheck
see Preparing for ajourney
Vehicleidentificationnumber
(VIN) ................................................... 197
Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 197
Vehiclekey
see Key
Vehiclelevel
Raised(vehiclesfor large-capa-
city transport, level control)........... 142
Vehicletoolkit .................................. 171
Index 17

Vehicletoolkit and emergency
equipment
Important safety notes .................. 171
Ventilation
see Climate control
Vents .................................................... 58
Vents
see Vents
VIN
Vehicleidentification number ........ 197
W
Warning
Stickers ........................................... 19
Warning and indicator lamps
Check Engine ................................... 70
Instrument cluster ........................... 30
On-board computer....................... 100
Warning lamp .................................... 171
Warning triangle ................................ 171
Washer fluid level
Graydisplay message ...................... 85
Weight
Maximumpermissiblegross vehi-
cle weight ...................................... 116
Weight distribution ........................ 116
Wheel loads ....................................... 116
Wheel nuts
For light-alloy wheels ..................... 179
For steelwheels............................. 179
Retightening .................................. 180
Tightening torques......................... 205
Windows
see Sidewindows
Windshieldwasher system
Notesonwinter driving .................... 54
Operation ......................................... 54
Refilling the fluid ............................ 162
Windshieldwipers
Changing wiperblades................... 162
Switching on/off.............................. 53
Winter diesel ..................................... 202
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 154
Winter tires.................................... 153
see Winter operation
Winter operation
Generalnotes ................................ 153
Notesonsnow chains .................... 154
Radiatorcover................................. 24
Winter tires ........................................ 153
Workshop
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Y
Yellow display message
Brakes and driving systems ............. 92
Compressed-air system, engine
and cooling ...................................... 89
Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) ............... 86
Exhaustgas aftertreatment ............. 86
Lighting system, electrical sys-
tem and key ..................................... 96
Service products and mainte-
nance ............................................... 89
Transmission and clutch .................. 91
Yellow eventwindow
Notes............................................... 85
18 Index