Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 28
Operating Instructions ........................... 28
Correct use ............................................ 28
Protection of the environment ............... 29
Operating safety and vehicle registra-
tion ........................................................ 29
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 33
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 33
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Overhead control panel ......................... 38
Instrument cluster ................................. 40
Switch units ........................................... 43
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 47
Combination switch and multifunc-
tion lever ............................................... 48
Safety ................................................... 49
Useful information ................................. 49
Occupant safety .................................... 49
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 56
Opening and closing ........................... 57
Useful information ................................. 57
Locking system ...................................... 57
Getting into/out of the vehicle .............. 66
Side windows ......................................... 67
Roof ....................................................... 68
Roller sunblind ....................................... 71
Driver's workstation ........................... 73
Useful information ................................. 73
Seats ..................................................... 73
Beds in an L cab .................................... 77
Berths in an M cab ................................. 83
Adjusting the multifunction steering
wheel ..................................................... 84
Adjusting the exterior mirrors ................ 85
Lighting system ..................................... 86
Good visibility ...................................... 101
Voltage supply ..................................... 102
Practical tips ........................................ 105
Communications ................................. 112
Climate control ................................. 116
Useful information ............................... 116
General notes ...................................... 116
Overview of climate control system
functions ............................................. 116
Switching the cooling with air dehu-
midification function on/off ................ 118
Setting climate control to automatic ... 119
Setting the temperature ...................... 120
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 120
Setting the air distribution ................... 121
Setting the airflow ............................... 121
Demisting the windscreen and win-
dows .................................................... 121
Switching air recirculation mode on/
off ........................................................ 122
Switching residual engine heat utilisa-
tion on/off ........................................... 122
Switching the auxiliary ventilation on/
off ........................................................ 122
Electrical auxiliary air conditioning ...... 123
Auxiliary heating .................................. 125
On-board computer and displays .... 128
Useful information ............................... 128
Instrument cluster ............................... 128
On-board computer ............................. 133
On-board computer event window ....... 152
Indicator lamps in the status area of
the display ........................................... 187
FleetBoard ......................................... 190
Useful information ............................... 190
Important safety notes ........................ 190
FleetBoard vehicle computer with
integrated card reader ......................... 190
FleetBoard vehicle computer with
driver card ........................................... 194
FleetBoard Truck Data Center 6
(DTCO) ................................................. 196
FleetBoard Truck Data Center 6 (FB
Card) ................................................... 199
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