Contents

Introduction

• Overview of three generations of Mercedes-Benz Actros
• First generation Actros
• Second generation Actros
• Third generation Actros
• Resume

Operating instructions

• Anti-theft protection and alarm
• Locking and unlocking doors with a key
• Remote control
• Locking system
• Central locking
• Anti-theft alarm
• Alarm switch
• Interior protection device
• Seats
• Seat adjustment
• Safety systems for driver and passengers
• Seat belts
• Airbag and seat belt tensioner
• Location of controls and controls
• Control and monitoring equipment
• Dashboard
• Switch panel
• Control lamp panel
• Description of controls and controls
• Emergency switch (NOT-AUS)
• Tailgate master switch
• Tachograph
• Tachometer
• Instrument cluster
• Warning buzzer
• Adjusting the steering wheel position
• Ignition lock
• Combo switch
• Light switch
• Headlight range adjuster
• Lever for engine control and permanent brake
• Additional elements description
• Reading light
• Plafond
• Interior lighting / night lighting
• Exterior mirrors
• Alarm clock
• Ashtray
• Sockets and their inclusion
• Battery heating system
• Heating and ventilation system
• Location of heating and ventilation nozzles
• Location of switches and knobs
• Fan regulator
• Air distribution regulator
• Air temperature regulator
• Middle nozzle temperature controller
• Air conditioner
• Activated carbon filter
• Control modes
• Air conditioned control modes
• Additional heating
• LPG auxiliary heating
• Seat heating system
• Air conditioning compartment
• Raising and lowering side windows
• Sun visors
• Roof ventilation hatch
• Beds
• Lower berth of three sections (for long cab)
• Lower berth of one section (for long cab)
• Upper berth (for long cab)
• Extra berth (for a long cabin)
• Lower berth (for middle cab)
• Upper berth (for middle cab)
• Stowage compartments
• Stowage compartment above windscreen
• Stowage compartments on the rear wall of the cab
• Other storage compartments
• Additional storage compartments
• Cab exterior
• Rear window protector
• Front cover
• Use of electronic devices
• Preparing to move
• Fuel supply check
• Checking vehicle lighting
• Checking the hitch
• Checking the engine oil pressure
• Checking the cab lock
• Checking the steering free play
• Checking the fluid level in the clutch actuator
• Checking the air pressure in the pneumatic brake system
• Checking the condition of tires and tire pressure
• Checking seat belts
• Other prestart checks
• Starting and stopping the engine
• Start blocking device
• Start-up process
• Engine shutdown
• Parking brake
• Disengaging the parking brake
• Engaging the parking brake
• Stop brake switch
• Start of movement
• Precautions
• Increased tire grip
• Lifting the supporting bridge
• Manual transmission
• General gear shifting guidelines
• General characteristics
• Switching gear divider
• Changing gear ranges and engaging gear
• TELLIGENT semi-automatic transmission
• Rotating the sensor block
• General gear shifting guidelines
• Start of movement
• Electronic transmission selection (GS)
• Driving gear selection
• System malfunction
• TELLIGENT automatic transmission
• Rotating the sensor block
• Operating modes
• General gear shifting guidelines
• Automatic mode
• Manual mode
• Parking the car
• Transfer case
• Differential lock mechanisms
• Power take-off
• Description
• Enable
• Break-in and operation
• Devices
• Tachometer
• Coolant temperature gauge
• Engine oil pressure gauge
• STOP lamp
• Speed ??limit
• Tilt-back safety bar
• Brakes
• General recommendations
• Braking systems
• Cars with ABS switch
• Traction control (ASR)
• Engine control system
• Lever functions
• Changing the engine idle speed
• Tempomat
• Temposet
• Permanent brake
• Engine brake
• Retarder brake
• Lever functions
• Permanent brake engagement
• Trailer and semi-trailer
• Fairing on the driver's cab
• Towing eyelet jaw
• Semitrailer tractor
• Road train
• Dump truck operation
• Supporting bridge
• Raising and lowering the support bridge
• Supporting NUMMEK bridge
• Ride height control TELLIGENT (NR)
• Air suspension
• Management
• Increased movement position
• Lateral vibration control
• Winter operation
• Anti-corrosion protection
• Operating materials
• Vehicle operation
• Specifications
• Indicator management and overview
• Display
• Left display field
• Right display field
• Control buttons
• TELLIGENT maintenance system diagram
• Diagnostic system
• Operating information
• Overview operating information
• Calling up operating information
• Information shown automatically
• Warning information
• Fault information
• Diagnostic mode
• Maintenance system
• Places and dates of maintenance
• Fault number codes
• Compressed air receiver
• Aluminum receiver
• Steel receiver
• Vehicle identification
• Card number 1
• Card number 2
• Vehicle type plate
• Vehicle identification number (VIN)
• Body number
• Engine number
• Vehicle trade mark
• Consumables
• Engine oil
• Coolant
• Water
• Antifreeze
• Fuel
• Refueling volumes

Maintenance

• On-board tool kit
• Long cab
• Large cab
• Cab overturning
• Manual tipping mechanism
• Electric tipping mechanism
• Checking the fluid level in the hydraulic drive of the cab tilt mechanism
• Spoiler
• Engine
• Checking the oil level
• Automatic engine oil refill device
• Starting and stopping the engine with the cab overturned
• Removing air from the power supply system
• Ribbed V-belt
• Cooling system
• Checking the coolant level
• Blocking the fan electromagnetic clutch
• Windscreen washer
• Steering
• Wheels and tires
• Tightening torques
• Tightening the wheel nuts
• Tire size
• Removing the spare wheel
• Changing wheels
• Jack
• Removing a wheel
• Wheel mounting
• Air intake
• Tire pressures
• Brake system
• Electrical equipment
• Lamps
• Headlight range control
• Rechargeable batteries
• Additional consumers
• Electrical work
• Fuses
• Air Conditioner
• Chassis and body
• Lubrication
• Checking and maintenance of the towing hitch
• Fifth wheel inspection and maintenance
• Fifth wheel coupling, which does not require periodic maintenance
• Towing eye of a tractor unit
• Car cleaning and care
• Possible malfunctions
• Top hatch
• Battery replacement
• Engine
• Gearbox
• Braking system
• Filling the pneumatic system
• Filling the air suspension system
• Electrical equipment
• Towing

Specifications

• General information
• Engine
• Clutch
• Gearbox
• Power take-offs
• Transfer case
• Frame
• Pneumatic suspension
• Springs
• Rear axle
• Supporting bridge
• Wheels
• Cardan shaft
• Braking system
• Retarder (hydraulic)
• Steering
• Battery
• Car cab

Repair

Engine

• Engine repair
• Lubrication system repair
• Cooling system repair
• Power system repair
• Intake and exhaust system repair

Clutch

• Clutch repair
• Repair of clutch with electric motor drive system (EMK)
• Torque converter clutch repair

Gearbox

• Gearbox repair
• Repair of gear shifting mechanism
• GS3 Gear Shift Repair
• Divider repair
• Demultiplier repair

Rear axle

• Rear axle repair 748.2
• Rear axle repair 748.59

Front axle

• Repair of the front axle 739.5
• Repair of the front axle 730.1

Suspension

• Rear suspension repair
• Front suspension repair

Steering

• Steering column repair
• Steering gear repair
• Power steering repair

Braking system

• Service brake system repair
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) repair
• Repair of the pneumatic brake circuit
• Telma retarder repair
• Voith retarder repair

Body

• Cabin repair
• Cab suspension repair

Electrical equipment

• Repair of electrical equipment

Electrical diagrams (wiring diagrams)