
Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 18
Operating Instructions ........................... 18
Correct use ............................................ 18
Protection of the environment ............... 19
Information on the REACH regula-
tion ........................................................ 19
Notes for persons with electronic
medical aids .......................................... 20
Operating safety and vehicle regis-
tration .................................................... 20
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 24
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 24
At a glance ........................................... 26
Cockpit .................................................. 26
Instrument cluster ................................. 27
Switch units ........................................... 29
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 30
Combination switch and multifunc-
tion lever ............................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 32
Useful information ................................. 32
Occupant safety .................................... 32
Children in the vehicle ........................... 34
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 36
Opening and closing ........................... 37
Useful information ................................. 37
Locking system ...................................... 37
Getting into/out of the vehicle .............. 38
Opening and closing the side win-
dows ...................................................... 38
Roof ....................................................... 39
Driver's workstation ........................... 40
Useful information ................................. 40
Seats ..................................................... 40
Bunk ...................................................... 42
Adjusting the steering wheel ................. 43
Mirrors ................................................... 43
lighting system ...................................... 44
Good visibility ........................................ 53
Power supply ......................................... 54
Practical tips .......................................... 55
Communications .................................... 56
Climate control .................................... 58
Useful information ................................. 58
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ...................................................... 58
On-board computer and displays ...... 67
Useful information ................................. 67
Instrument cluster ................................. 67
On-board computer ............................... 70
On-board computer event window ......... 81
Indicator lamps in the status area of
the display ............................................. 93
Multimedia systems ........................... 95
Important safety notes .......................... 95
General notes ........................................ 95
Anti-theft protection .............................. 95
On-board computer ............................... 96
Driving mode ..................................... 100
Useful information ............................... 100
Driving ................................................. 100
Brakes ................................................. 104
Transmission ....................................... 110
Operation ............................................ 111
Driving systems ................................... 114
Driving tips .......................................... 118
Refuelling ............................................. 125
Trailers/semitrailers ............................ 129
Using the vehicle as a trailer ............... 135
Winter operation .................................. 136
Work mode ........................................ 140
Power take-offs ................................... 140
Equipment operation ........................... 142
Tipper mode ........................................ 144
Maintenance and care ...................... 145
Useful information ............................... 145
Operating fluids ................................... 145
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