Controls and Instruments
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NOTE
o The driver can shift into neutral “N” from
any gear at any time. This shift process
always takes priority.
o There is no need to change the position of
the accelerator pedal during the gear
shifting process because the engine speed
is automatically controlled.
o A gear shifting command is not carried out
if this shift would result in the maximum
engine speed (governing speed) being
exceeded.
DANGER
If the driver shifts to neutral “N” during travel,
the engine brake is then no longer effective.
Engine braking effect when changing gear
The engine brake is deactivated by the system
during gear shifting. Once the gearshift is
completed, the engine brake is then
automatically reactivated. If the engine brake is
actuated, the system switches back into
automatic mode so that the maximum engine
braking effect is achieved.
DANGER
The effect of the engine brake is interrupted
during gear shifting. The vehicle may
accelerate when traveling downhill.
REVERSING
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Selecting reverse gear:
& The vehicle must be at a
standstill.
& Apply service brakes
(activation of Easy Start
System) and depress” R” key.
& “R” appears in the display
(clutch remains disengaged).
Indicator light of “R” key lights
up.
& Release service brakes and
depress accelerator pedal
(clutch engages automatically).
& Vehicle moves backwards.
WARNING
If the vehicle is rolling, shifts cannot be made
into reverse. Stop the vehicle immediately.
DANGER
The vehicle may roll away even if the
accelerator is not depressed after the service
brakes have been released by Easy Start
System.
CHANGING DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
(FORWARD/ REVERSE)
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Changing from “R” to “D”
direction of travel
& The vehicle must be at a
standstill
& Depress “D” key
Changing from “D” to “R”
direction of travel
& The vehicle must be at a
standstill
& Depress “R” key
WARNING
A change in the direction of travel may only
be undertaken when the vehicle is at a
standstill otherwise the transmission will shift
into neutral. While the indicator light is
flashing, this indicates that the gear change is
not yet complete.
STOPPING VEHICLE
& Do not actuate the accelerator; use the
service brake to bring the vehicle to a standstill.
& The clutch disengages automatically before
the vehicle reaches a standstill so that engine
“stalling” is prevented.
& Always actuate service brake or parking
brake if vehicle is not moved.
CAUTION
In order to protect the mechanical
components of the clutch releasing system,
the transmission must be shifted to neutral
during longer stops (more than approx. 1-2
min., e.g., traffic jam, grade crossing, etc.).
This disengages the clutch and relieves the
clutch releasing system.
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