Actros Model 963

Introduction of the New Truck GenerationThe New Actros (Model 963)
Daimler AG, GSP/OI, HPC R 822, D-70546 Stuttgart

Order No. 6517 1259 02 - HLI 000 000 02 77 Printed in Germany 06/11
Introduction of the New Truck

Generation
The New Actros (Model 963)
Introduction into Service Manual
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Introduction of the New Truck Generation

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Contents
Preface
Overview
Vehicle concept
10
Model designation system
12
Model codes
13
Code system
14
Axle designation
16
Overall vehicle
Innovations
18
Vehicle models and product groups
21
Equipment
22
Maintenance
Maintenance system
28
Diagnosis
29
Introduction of the New Truck Generation - The New Actros (Model 963) i
Contents
Drive
Engine OM 471
30
Technical data
32
Engine cooling
34
Exhaust aftertreatment
37
Diesel particulate filter regeneration
40
Transmission
Transmission data
42
Mercedes PowerShift 3
44
Clutch
47
Power take-off
49
Brakes
Disk brake
50
Electronic brake control (EBS)
52
Secondary water retarder (SWR)
53
i Introduction of the New Truck Generation - The New Actros (Model 963)
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Chassis
Frame
56
Wheelbase
60
Suspension
61
Axles
66
Wheel configuration
70
Wheels and tires
71
Steering
73
Design
Cab
75
Cab mounting
81
Cab tilt mechanism
83
Seats and beds
84
Storage and stowage compartments
89
Instrument panel
90
Control and display concept
91
Instrument cluster
92
Multifunction steering wheel
94
Electronic ignition lock (EIS)
95
Transmitter key
96
Contents
Networking
Overall network
On-board electrical system
98
104
Lights
Exterior lights
106
Interior lights
111
Safety
Active Brake Assist 2
112
Stability control assistant
114
Lane Keeping Assist
115
Roll control assistant
116
Tire pressure monitor
117
Driving assistance systems
Proximity Control Assist
120
Sensed fifth wheel coupling
121
Rain and light sensor (RLS)
122
Outside mirror with maneuvering position
123
Contents
Comfort
Heating and climate control
124
Audio and communications

Telematics
129
Special tools
Engine
137
Transmission
152
Annex
Abbreviations
158
Index
162
Contents
Preface
Dear Reader,
This Introduction into Service Manual presents the
new Actros (model 963).
This brochure is intended for the use of technical
personnel familiar with the service and maintenance
of Mercedes-Benz trucks. It is assumed here that the
reader is already familiar with the Mercedes-Benz
model series currently on the market.
In terms of the contents, the emphasis in this Introduction into Service Manual is on presenting new and
modified components and systems.
All of the data in this brochure correspond to the technical status as of the copy deadline in June 2011 and
may therefore differ from the current production
configuration.
We will publicize modifications and new features in the
relevant WIS documents only. Individual details in this
brochure may therefore differ from more up-to-date
versions published in WIS.
Daimler AG
Product Service Wrth, GSP/TTM
June 2011
i Note
The German versions of all notes and messages in
the multifunction display are shown because the
corresponding language versions are not available
at the time of the copy deadline.
i Note
Information about the vehicles and about operating the vehicle functions can also be found in the
interactive owner's manual on the internet at:
www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung
Overview
Vehicle concept
General
The newly developed medium-heavy and heavy
commercial vehicles will gradually replace the
previous truck product range of vehicles of 18 t
permissible gross vehicle weight and over. The new
vehicles are classified according to use into three
models for long-distance, distribution and construction applications. Each model has its own marked
appearance and a design which blends in harmoniously with the Mercedes-Benz truck product family.
The features characteristic of the long-distance
haulage model are high ride comfort, high economy
and excellent vehicle dynamics.
In addition to the aforementioned classification into

application areas by model, the vehicles are further
specified through "product groups" (PG). In the
case of long-distance haulage and distribution vehicles, these are Payload and Volume.
The Payload product group contains weight-optimized vehicles for payload-sensitive customers,
e.g. in the tank/silo segment. The Volume product
group comprises all low-frame variants with the
versions car transporter, low frame and Lowliner.
The new product range is based on a modular

system which allows customers to put together
their vehicles individually. Separating the models
into the three aforementioned application
segments makes it significantly easier for
customers to choose the right vehicle. Customers
no longer choose a basic vehicle which they then
have to adapt it to its purpose with suitable equipment. Instead, customers simply select the model
to obtain an optimally designed and equipped
vehicle.
Advantages of the modular system for the
customer:
One cab concept

Two engine concepts
Uniform electronic architecture
Uniform special equipment range
Standardized drive concept for all models
i Note
This Introduction into Service Manual only
describes the long-haul vehicles with market
launch in 09/2011:
4x2 and 6x2 platform vehicles and semitrailer
tractors (SZF) with long cab, (left-hand drive vehicles) with engine OM 471 (310, 330 and 375 kW)
in Euro V and Euro VI.
10
Overview
Vehicle concept
W00-00-1054-00
The new Actros, semitrailer tractor with GigaSpace (F1J)
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Overview
Model designation system

This distinction is identified by the third digit of the
model designation number. The vehicle type, which
previously occupied the 3rd digit, moves one digit
to the rear but the familiar numbers have been
retained.
A new model designation system is being introduced with model 963. The six-digit model designation describes the properties of the basic model.
The future product range will be divided into two
basic concepts: road vehicles (Onroad) and
construction vehicles (Offroad).
The wheelbase is no longer part of the model designation number.
Comparison of previous and new model designation system

Previous model designation system
1st digit
2nd digit
3rd digit
4th and 5th digit
6th digit
Category
Model
Generation
Vehicle type
Wheel config.
Tonnage
Suspension
Wheelbase
01
Commercial vehicles
Actros
Semitrailer
tractor
4x2
20 t
Steel suspension
4200 mm
Example
New model designation system

1st digit
2nd digit
3rd digit
4th digit
5th and 6th digit
Category
Model
Generation
Usage
Vehicle type
Wheel config.
Tonnage
Suspension
03
Commercial
vehicles
Actros
Onroad
Semitrailer
tractor
4x2
18 t
Air suspension
Example
12
The model codes remain largely unchanged.

Instead of the previous wheelbase specification, an
abbreviation of the model series and engine
displacement is shown.
Overview
Model codes
Example:
Rounded engine displacement

13 . . . . . . OM 471 (12,809 cm3)
Usage
FV . . . . . . Long-distance haulage
VV . . . . . . Distribution
BV . . . . . . Construction
Wheel configuration
Vehicle version
Engine power (hp)
Permissible gross vehicle weight in tons
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Legend of vehicle version abbreviations:

None
A
AK
AS
B
K
L
LK
LS
S
Platform vehicle
All-wheel drive platform vehicle
All-wheel drive dumper vehicle
All-wheel drive semitrailer tractor
Concrete mixer
Dumper vehicle
Air-sprung platform vehicle
Air-sprung dumper vehicle
Air-sprung semitrailer tractor
Semitrailer tractor
nR
nRA
nRL
ENA
DNA
NLA
VLA
Low frame
Low frame/car transporter
Low frame/Lowliner
Single-tired trailing axle
Twin-tired trailing axle
Trailing axle
Leading axle
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Overview
Code system
The meaning of the code group starting with "D" has
been changed. Previously, this was only used for
roof codes. In future, this code group will be used
for "Cab interior" equipment. Group "F" now only
includes "Cab exterior" equipment as a result.
The special equipment codes still have three digits

but now have the sequence "letter - number letter".
The codes are made up of the installation location,
function and logical usage.
Communication equipment such as radio units is

now assigned to group "J".
Associated codes have the same digits. For

example, all front axles start with A1, rear axles with
A2 etc.
Group "S" no longer includes seats and beds, but

everything to do with safety e.g. stability control
assistant (S1D).
The number range "9" in the code groups is

reserved for preinstallations or omissions.
Structure of new code system

1st digit
Code group
2nd digit
3rd digit
Capital letter (A...Z)
Number (0...9)
Capital letter (A...Z)
Axles/suspension
Rear axle
Ring gear 440, hypoid, 13.0 t
Example
14
Overview of code groups

A
Axles/suspension
Power take-offs
Brakes
Internal system control code
Chassis
Platform/dumper
Cab interior
Spring/crossmember/trailer hitch/fifth wheel

coupling
Electrical system
Wheels/spare wheel holder/wheel lifts
Cab exterior
Safety
Transmission/clutch
Unused
Distance between rear axle and fifth wheel

kingbolt
Unused
Internal code
Unused
Instrument/communication
Weight variants
Fuel system/exhaust system
Miscellaneous
Lighting system/lamps
Accessories
Engine
Internal system control code
Overview
Code system
15
Overview
Axle designation
New designation of axles
With the introduction of the new Actros, all axles
have been given a new designation.
The basis for this is the Common Axle Platform
(CAP), whose aim is to standardize axle parameters
on a worldwide basis. This allows a greater number
of variants to be produced with a minimum number
of parts.
In future, axles will only be referred to using the new

naming convention. The previous designations
which included the axle model and axle model
series (e.g. HL6, VL4 etc.) have been discontinued.
Below you will find two examples of the new axle
designations, one for a "non-driven" axle and one
for a "driven" axle.
Non-driven axles
Model
Type
F. . . . . . . . Front axle
T. . . . . . . . Trailing axle
M . . . . . . . Leading axle
Load capacity
4.3 . . . . . . Axle load (4.3 t)

7.1 . . . . . . Axle load (7.1 t)
7.5 . . . . . . Axle load (7.5 t)
8 . . . . . . . Axle load (8.0 t)
8.5 . . . . . . Axle load (8.5 t)
9 . . . . . . . Axle load (9.0 t)
10 . . . . . . Axle load (10.0 t)
Version
None . . . . Steel suspension

A . . . . . . . Air suspension
L. . . . . . . . Raisable
S . . . . . . . Steerable
Brakes
C . . . . . . . Disk brake
S . . . . . . . Drum brake
Rim dia.
17.5. . . . . 17.5 inch (wheel head)

22.5. . . . . 22.5 inch (wheel head)
W00.01-1011-00
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Driven axles
Overview
Axle designation
Model
Type
R . . . . . . . Rear axle
RT . . . . . . Rear axle with through-drive
FD . . . . . . Front axle
FT . . . . . . Front axle with through-drive
Ring gear dia.
346 . . . . . Ring gear dia. (front axle)

360 . . . . . Ring gear dia. (front axle)
390 . . . . . Ring gear dia.
390T . . . . Ring gear dia. (2nd rear axle on tandem)
440 . . . . . Ring gear dia.
440E . . . . Ring gear dia. (optimized efficiency)
485 . . . . . Ring gear dia.
233P . . . . Ring gear dia. (planetary gears)
300P . . . . Ring gear dia. (planetary gears)
Load capacity
7.5 . . . . . Axle load (7.5 t)

8 . . . . . . . Axle load (8.0 t)
9 . . . . . . . Axle load (9.0 t)
9.5 . . . . . Axle load (9.5 t)
10 . . . . . . Axle load (10.0 t)
13 . . . . . . Axle load (13.0 t)
16 . . . . . . Axle load (16.0 t)
Version
None . . . . Steel suspension

A . . . . . . . Air suspension
Brake
C . . . . . . . Disk brake
S . . . . . . . Drum brake
Rim dia.
22.5 . . . . 22.5 inch (wheel head)

W00.01-1012-00
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Overall vehicle
Innovations
The new truck generation includes many innovations:
New vehicles in range:
20 t and 33 t air-sprung vehicles (platform,
dumper)
4-axle vehicles with 8x2/4 wheel configuration
(VLA and DNA, platform and dumper)
6x2 DNA with air suspension
6x2 SZF with single-tired trailing axle
All-wheel drive SZF with 18 t gross weight
4-axle vehicles with air-sprung rear axle as
platform and dumper
6x2/2 SZF with Hendrikson leading axle also
as LHD vehicle
Longer wheelbases available and previous
wheelbase gaps have been closed
Flexible overhang variants in 300 mm pattern,
bolted end crossmember
Further improvement in convenience for bodies through ex factory clearances on the frame,
e.g. for crane outriggers or units, special attaching parts on frame for platforms, dumpers and
concrete mixers and 3 switches instead of 1 for
current supply of bodies ex factory
Newly developed Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder
inline engines in Euro V or Euro VI, EEV
Cab range extended with new variants. The new
ergonomic driver cockpit and the entire interior
compartment are designed for maximum space
and comfort.
Wide and narrow cabs and all floor variants
can be combined with all engines - where technically possible
Improved aerodynamics and thus lower fuel
consumption through modular cooling air control system in the front module for demanddependent control of cooling air supply of cooling module
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Engine cooling thermal management system

including a controlled coolant pump for demandbased provision of cooling output included as
standard on all 4x2 and 6x2 vehicles
Scope of soundproofing extended with multifunctional components for sound absorption,
reduced soiling and heat protection
Push-type clutch with pneumatic central clutch
release bearing (CPCA=Concentric Pneumatic
Clutch Actuator)
Transmission with automated gearshift system
controlled via multifunction control lever
Improved start-off comfort with crawl function instead of maneuvering mode
New drivetrain configuration with taller axle
ratios and increased torque in 12th gear (M0E)
for fuel economy
More flexible range of main and additional
tanks on both sides with various cross-sections
Intelligent compressed air supply with EAPU
and switchable compressor for all vehicles (previously only for 4x2 SZF)
Newly developed secondary water retarder
(B3H) with significant weight and space advantages over performance-optimized Voith
retarder (BA1)
Comprehensive comfort features in cab: new
beds, sound system, extended range of sockets
etc.
Digital operator's manual integrated in Comfort Bluetooth radio/navigation system (J2D)
Aerodynamics
Various measures have been implemented to
improve aerodynamics:
Design of cab
Special aerodynamic roofs
Aerodynamically optimized air guides
Cooling air control in front module
Door extension
Aerodynamically optimized splash guard
Aerodynamically optimized underfloor
Overall vehicle
Innovations
Cab
The measures introduced to reduce the aerodynamic drag of the cab include:
The optimized bodyshell shape, tested in the
wind tunnel and on CAD systems
The optimized bumper
The more steeply inclined windshield
Front air guides
W88.00-1008-00
Cab aerodynamics
1
2
3
4
Front air guides

Side air guides
Roof air guides
Door extension
The drag-reducing design of the air guides provides

optimal air ducting to the sides of the vehicle front.
This has two advantages:
Low soiling of cab sides
Best-possible aerodynamics
Underfloor paneling
The aerodynamic side underfloor paneling deflects
the airstream under the vehicle. This reduces the
drag coefficient and fuel consumption. The side
underfloor paneling is available for all vehicles.
Door extensions
The paintable door extensions are made of plastic
and are bolted to the door. They cover the steps and
improve the airflow around the cab.
W00.00-1056-00
The new Actros in the wind tunnel
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Overall vehicle
Innovations
Cooling air control in front module
The modular cooling air control system in the front
module serves to control the supply of cooling air to
the engine compartment according to demand. The
flexible, fully automatic control system for cooling
air supply helps to improve the vehicle aerodynamics and thus lower fuel consumption. At low
outside temperatures, it also has a positive effect
on the engine's warming up characteristics through
the reduction in air flowing through the engine
compartment.
W20.20-109100
Cooling air control

1 Upper cooling air control system on vehicles with body
floor height 600
2 Upper cooling air control system on vehicles with body
floor height 765
3 Lower cooling air control system on vehicles without
4 Lower cooling air control system on vehicles with
i Note
The body floor height (ASH) designates the
distance from the lower edge of the floor panel to
the uppermost row of holes in the longitudinal
frame member. On vehicles with a flat cab floor,
the body floor height is always 765 mm, on vehicles with an engine tunnel it is always 600 mm.
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The new Actros will initially be launched with the

Volume product group. This provides the maximum
cargo area for transporting, e.g. whiteware such as
refrigerators or washing machines and materials
with low density such as excelsior, foams, insulation panels etc.
Overall vehicle
Vehicle models and product groups
W00.00-1057-00
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Overall vehicle
Equipment
The basic equipment is the equipment which is
installed in all vehicles as standard i.e. without
code. There is additional standard equipment
depending on the vehicle model/product group.
The packages which are controlled ex factory

combine safety or comfort equipment. The
following package variants are available for the
launch of the new model:
In the long-distance haulage model series, there is

also a choice of two lines - "Home-Line" and "StyleLine".
Safety Pack
Code
Basic
Classic
Top
Z0H
Z0I
Z0J
S1I
S1H
Lane Keeping Assist
S3A
Airbag, driver
S1F
Roll control assistant (only for platform mod.)
S1C
B3H
Secondary water retarder
Classic
Top
Z0C
Z0D
Economy Pack
Code
S1Y
F5B
Clip-in air guides, with side deflectors
or
F5E
Rigid air guides, with side deflectors for Giga roof

or
F5I
Side deflectors without air guides
C8Z
Aerodynamic side paneling
or
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C8R
Omission of aerodynamic side paneling

(with large tank)
E2J
Circuit breakers
B3H
Comfort Pack
Code
Basic
Classic
Top
Z0E
Z0F
Z0G
F8F
Comfort locking system
D4X
2-piece roller sun blind, electric, windshield
D5B
Ambiance illumination
J2K
Speakers, 2-way system
J2J
Sound system
D7F
Stowage compartment flaps above windshield,

one lockable
D7N
Flexible shelf system, for stowage compartment above windshield
F6R
Air horns, cab roof
Overall vehicle
Equipment
or
F6Q
Air horn
D4Z
Side roller sun blind, driver and passenger side
D0A
Leather steering wheel
or
D0D
Wood/leather steering wheel
D8M
Power tilting/sliding roof,

glass
J1E
Instrument cluster, 12.7 cm,

with additional indicators
D7K
Drawer below dash support
D6G
Automatic air conditioning
Y1X
Refrigerator in drawer, under bed
F0T
Illuminated Mercedes star
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Overall vehicle
Equipment
Climate Pack
Code
Z0K
D7A
Additional heat insulation
D6G
Automatic air conditioning
D6H
Stationary air conditioner
ADR Pack
Basic
Classic
Z0L
Z0M
Code
E2J
Circuit breakers
E5V
ADR model class FL including EX/II, EX/III and AT
or
E5W
ADR model class OX including AT

or
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E5X
ADR model class AT
E5A
1 switch for other make body electrical system
E5Z
ADR accessories
B3H
Equipment
Code
Interior concept
Home-Line
Interior concept
Style-Line
D0B
D0C
Silver shadow
bead-blasted
Burred walnut veneer
Silver shadow
bead-blasted
Almond beige
Spotted
Black/silver velour
Silver shadow
bead-blasted
"Home-Line"
"Style-Line"
Deep dark gray
Silver shadow
Silver shadow
bead-blasted
Silver shadow
bead-blasted
Overall vehicle
Equipment
Interior
Air vent surrounds
Inside door closing handle
Door mirrors
Caps around multifunction buttons (steering wheel)
Lettering on stowage compartment above windshield

Left/right multifunction control lever
Platform/balcony trim strip
Platform/balcony trim strip, hand brake valve
Passenger-side instrument panel trim strip
12.7 cm instrument cluster with additional indicators

(J1E)
Velour tunnel center inserts
Hand brake valve leather boot
Step rail (on one floor)
= Included
With white scaling

Almond beige
Anthracite
Die-cast aluminum
= Not included
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Overall vehicle
Equipment
Equipment
Interior concept
Home-Line
Interior concept
Style-Line
D0B
D0C
Chrome badge on sun visor
Chrome-plated mirror trim
Leather steering wheel (D0A)
Ambiance illumination (D5B)
Painted outside mirrors (Z7L)
Front fog lamps, LED daytime running lights (L1I)
Illuminated Mercedes star (F0T)
Code
Exterior
Further special equipment
= Included
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= Not included
"Home-Line" interior concept
W68.00-1014-00
"Style-Line" interior concept
W68.00-1015-00
Overall vehicle
Equipment
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Maintenance
Maintenance system
The maintenance intervals are determined by the
maintenance system (MS) control unit according to
the vehicle usage. The remaining time or remaining
distance until the next service is due is shown on
the multifunction display.
Due to technical developments, the maintenance
intervals of certain components and major assemblies have been extended. At the same time, emphasis was placed on ease of maintenance and repair right from the design stage of new products.
This is shown, for example, by the good accessibility to maintenance points and reduced removal/installation times.
The maintenance system is included as standard on
all vehicles and takes the form of a software component of the central gateway control unit (CGW).
The following components are monitored by sensors (depending on vehicle version):
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Engine
Transmission
Transfer case
Retarder
Front axle (on all-wheel drive vehicles)
Rear axle (RA) (preinstallation for 2nd rear axle
is available but no temperature sensor is
installed currently)
Air filter
Brake linings (up to 5 axles)
Time-based servicing scheme (everything which
is serviced once a year)
Universal components (for body manufacturers)
Power take-off 1-3 (not assigned ex factory)
Fuel filter
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
For the engine, transmission and axles, sensing

takes place via the oil temperature. A higher oil
temperature indicates a higher load and the defined
"service life" of the major assembly expires more
quickly. Based on the current load data, the maintenance system calculates the remaining time until
the next service is due.
Since the quality of oil used also affects the service
life of a major assembly, this can be set to 3 stages.
For engine oil, the viscosity of the oil used is also
relevant.
The fuel grade also influences the service life, which
is why its sulfur content can be set in the menu.
0 0.05 % sulfur content = factor 1
0.05 0.1 % sulfur content = factor 0.5
> 0.1 % sulfur content = factor 0.3
Roughly 2 weeks before a service is due, the driver
is informed about this via a pop-up message when
the ignition is switched on. The next warning stage
appears with the message "Service immediately".
All of the displayed messages are stored in the
memory so that, in the event of complaints, it is
possible to determine when each message was displayed.
Diagnosis
On-Board Diagnosis (OBD)
The diagnosis functions of the control units are primarily intended to ensure that the corresponding
systems operate properly. This takes place through
ongoing checking of whether the sensors connected to a control unit supply plausible values. The diagnostic data can also be used for troubleshooting.
OBD is used to monitor and diagnose all systems

which affect exhaust emissions. It is a legal requirement. Malfunctions and faults which occur are displayed to the driver via an indicator lamp and stored
in the fault memory. These can be read out using
Star Diagnosis.
The UDS (Unified Diagnostic-Services) diagnosis

protocol, which is also used in the passenger car
sector, is used for data transfer purposes.
The stricter regulations of OBD 2 apply to the Euro

VI standard.
Compared to the predecessor model, the diagnosis

routines for service have been significantly optimized. This is particularly noticeable in the speed of
communication with control units. The diagnostic
CAN operates at 500 kBaud and multiple control
units can transmit and receive simultaneously.
Maintenance
Diagnosis
The OBD-NOx-Control system monitors, for example, the quantity of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate mass (PM) emissions. If the limits are exceeded, the system informs the driver and takes action
e.g. actuation of the MIL (Malfunction Indicator
Lamp) or, in the most extreme case, torque reduction.
When a control unit is flashed, communication between control units is interrupted in order to free up
the CAN line. This shortens the flashing time from
approx. 30 min to approx. 3 min.
Faults which occur can be read out on the instrument cluster. The advantage of this is that the driver
can read out the faults and inform the workshop in
advance about which faults are occurring.
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Drive
Engine OM 471
General
Engine OM 471 represents the first time a 6cylinder inline engine with double overhead
camshaft (DOHC) has been used in a commercial
vehicle.
The two camshafts are driven by a gear drive on the
output side of the engine. This significantly reduces
noise emissions.
Engine OM 471 is available in four power categories
ranging between 310 and 375 kW.
The excellent characteristics of the engines, in
particular their low fuel consumption in relation to
their high power, have been achieved with a range
of technical innovations:
The new injection system (APCRS=Amplified

Pressure Common Rail System) represents the
first time a Common Rail system with pressure
amplification has been used in a commercial
vehicle. This system reduces the quantity of fuel
required for combustion to a minimum.
The engine braking system has been completely
redeveloped and impresses with even greater
braking power.
The cooled and controlled exhaust gas recirculation system (AGR), the diesel particulate filter
(DPF) and a modified crankcase ventilation
system ensure that the system will also comply
with future emissions regulations.
W01.10-1091-00
Engine OM 471 Euro VI
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Drive
Engine OM 471
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Overview of engine OM 471

1 Rail
2 Diesel fuel metering unit (for regeneration of diesel
particulate filter)
3 Oil/coolant module with coolant pump
4 Fuel filter module
5 Compressor
6 Power steering pump
7 Oil separator of crankcase ventilation system
8 Turbocharger
9 Exhaust gas recirculation cooler
G2 Alternator
M1 Starter
A
B
Left ("cold") side of engine

Right ("hot") side of engine
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Technical data
Displacement
Unit
OM 471
cm3
12809
Cylinder number/arrangement
6/inline
Valve timing
DOHC
Number of valves per cylinder (intake/exhaust)
2/2
Idle speed
rpm
560
Power
kW
310 (M3A)
330 (M3B)
350 (M3C)
375 (M3D)
Torque
Nm
2100 (M3A)
2200 (M3B)
2300 (M3C)
2500 (M3D)
Compression ratio
32
17.3
Stroke
mm
156
Piston diameter
mm
132
Total piston height
mm
113.5
Compression stroke
mm
75
Piston shaft length
mm
56.5
Connecting rod length
mm
268
Cylinder diameter
mm
132
Cylinder spacing
mm
165
Rail pressure (max.)
bar
900
Weight (approx.)
kg
1200
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Technical data
Performance graphs
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a OM 471, 310 kW (M3A)
c OM 471, 350 kW (M3C)
b OM 471, 330 kW (M3B)
d OM 471, 375 kW (M3D)
M
P
n
Torque
Output
Rpm
i Note
i Note
For further information, see "Introduction into

Service Manual for Engine 471 and exhaust aftertreatment",
order number 6517 1260 02 - HLI 000 000 02 82.
For the three engine variants M3A, M3B and M3C,

the torque can be increased by 100 Nm (M3A) or
200 Nm (M3B and M3C) in combination with code
(M0E).
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Engine cooling
The vehicle cooling system is designed as a "cooling
module" with separate expansion reservoir.
The cooling module consists of the following
components:
Condenser (only with air conditioning)

Charge air cooler
Radiator
Fan shroud
Expansion reservoir
Vehicles with secondary water retarder are

equipped with a 1-chamber expansion reservoir
with pressure relief valve, which is supplied with
pressure externally from the auxiliary consumer
circuit.
The multifunction display of the instrument cluster
visually displays whether the coolant level is OK,
too high or too low. If the coolant temperature is too
high, an acoustic warning is also issued.
Vehicles without secondary water retarder are

equipped with a 2-chamber expansion reservoir for
rapid pressure buildup. Here, the smaller chamber
is protected by a pressure relief valve leading to the
larger chamber, while the pressure relief valve of
the 2nd chamber can blow off to the outside if
necessary.
Coolant
With the introduction of the new Actros, the
previous coolant G48 (green/blue) has been
replaced with coolant G40 (red). This has the
following advantages:
Better performance compared to G48 due to
fewer deposits in the cooling system
Better heat dissipation
More environmentally friendly because it no
longer includes any ecologically harmful borax
components
Mixing the two coolants is not permitted. A mixture
results in rust-brown discoloration. This can potentially cause problems.
As a result, the G48 must be drained off first before
filling the system with G40. Low residual quantities
(1 % -3 %) of G48 in the cooling system only result
in insignificant discoloration and are safe.
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Cooling module
1
2
3
4
5
Condenser
Charge air cooler
Radiator
Fan shroud
2-chamber expansion reservoir
(without secondary water retarder)
6 1-chamber expansion reservoir
(with secondary water retarder)
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Engine cooling
Engine cooling thermal management
The engine cooling thermal management system
optimizes the efficiency of the engine and thus
reduces fuel consumption. This is achieved by deliberately influencing the coolant temperature and by
actuating the following components according to
demand:
Coolant pump
Fan clutch
By regulating the coolant pump, the coolant
throughput in the engine is reduced to the level
required by the respective operating condition.
In addition, the cooling air throughput of the engine
radiator is regulated via the fan clutch depending on
the operating condition.
Cooling air control

When the radiator shutters are open, the cooling air
can flow through the radiator and thus the entire
engine compartment and frame. This results in
increased aerodynamic drag, which has an effect on
fuel consumption.
As of a parameterizable speed, the slats of the radiator shutters are closed in order to keep the drag
coefficient low. During driving operation, the
system regulates according to demand. Actuation
is carried out by actuator motors.
When the vehicle is parked, the radiator shutters
are opened to prevent damage, jamming and icing
up at low outside temperatures in the closed state.
The position of the slats can be queried via the position of the stepper motors and malfunctions are
displayed via appropriate messages on the multifunction display. In the event of a malfunction, the
radiator shutters are opened to ensure a supply of
cooling air (failsafe).
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Upper cooling air control system (with ASH 600)

1 Radiator shutters
2 Lever
3 Actuator motor
A Radiator shutters closed
B Radiator shutters open
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Engine cooling
Controlled coolant pump (M7T)
The main component of the thermal management
system is the controlled coolant pump. This
features an electric viscous coupling which allows
the pump element to be engaged and disengaged.
In terms of design, controlled and uncontrolled
coolant pumps differ through their different belt
pulley diameters and the coupling element.
The coolant pump is mounted on the left-hand side
of the engine and is driven by the poly-V belt.
Safety/limp-home mode
The controlled coolant pump is designed as a failsafe component. This means that, in the event of a
malfunction, the operational safety of the vehicle is
maintained and no consequential damage is
expected.
Emergency running characteristics:
In the event of electrical faults (e.g. cable break,
short circuit), the pump is designed to automatically operate at maximum output.
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Oil/coolant module with controlled coolant pump
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General
System monitoring
In order to comply with current and future exhaust

emission limits, the vehicle also features an exhaust
aftertreatment system consisting of an SCR catalytic converter (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and
diesel particulate filter (DPF) in addition to the inengine exhaust gas recirculation system.
Multiple pressure, temperature and NOx sensors

are used to monitor the function of the system,
which is a legal requirement. These continuously
monitor the quality of the exhaust treatment.
All of the components are housed in one housing,

the exhaust aftertreatment unit.
Exhaust aftertreatment in the exhaust aftertreatment unit takes place in two stages:
First stage:
oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate
filter
Second stage:
SCR catalytic converter
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Furthermore, every detected fault is stored in the

fault memory of On-Board Diagnosis (OBD2). If the
legally stipulated limits are exceeded, the engine
power is reduced in stages.
The NOx sensor is the central component of the
exhaust aftertreatment system. It continuously
checks the proportion of nitrogen oxides in the
exhaust during driving operation. Based on this
information, the required quantity of AdBlue is
calculated.
Euro V
In contrast to the Euro VI engine version, there is no
diesel particulate filter. There are only 2 instead of
5 temperature sensors and only 1 NOx sensor
instead of 2. All of the exhaust pressure sensors are
omitted because these are only used to determine
the charge level of the diesel particulate filter on
Euro VI engines. There are also minor changes in
the location of the components.
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Location of exhaust aftertreatment components
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Exhaust aftertreatment unit (schematic) for Euro VI

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Exhaust aftertreatment unit

AdBlue tank
Exhaust aftertreatment (ACM) control unit
Pump module
AdBlue metering device
Exhaust temperature sensor
Exhaust pressure sensor
NOx sensor
AdBlue injection
DOC Diesel oxidation catalytic converter

DPF Diesel particulate filter
SCR SCR catalytic converter
A
B
Exhaust gases from engine

Exhaust gases downstream of exhaust aftertreatment unit
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Exhaust aftertreatment unit (Euro VI)
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a Exhaust gases from engine

b Exhaust gases downstream of diesel particulate
filter/diesel oxidation catalytic converter
c Exhaust gases downstream of SCR catalytic
converter
D Diesel particulate filter/diesel oxidation catalytic

converter
S SCR catalytic converter
F Direction of travel
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Automatic regeneration
Active regeneration normally takes place automatically roughly every 8000 km. The exact time is
determined by evaluating the two pressure sensors
of the exhaust aftertreatment control unit (ACM).
Regeneration can be suppressed by the driver by
pressing the "Stop regeneration" button (1b) e.g. to
prevent increased exhaust temperatures during
transportation of hazardous goods (GGVS).
Manual regeneration
Furthermore, manual activation of regeneration by
the driver is possible as soon as the message that
regeneration is required is shown on the multifunction display.
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a
b
c
Regeneration button
Start
Stop
Regeneration stopped indicator lamp
Particulate
filter full
Particulate
filter full
High particulate
filter fill level
Display
Service required
Reduced power
Start regeneration
immediately
Start regeneration
No action required: active regeneration in progress. Pay attention to high

exhaust temperatures, comparable to those with wide open throttle, at the
exhaust pipes. Do not interrupt regeneration if possible.
"DPF regeneration"
Action required within 30 minutes: perform an extended trip with significant

engine load (freeway, mountain driving etc.) or carry out manual regeneration
with vehicle at standstill.
(Duration approx. 30 minutes)
Need for immediate action: perform manual regeneration with vehicle at

standstill.
Need for immediate action: visit workshop and have DPF cleaned or
replaced. It is only possible to drive to the next workshop under reduced
power. Regeneration is no longer possible.
"Particulate filter full"

+
"Reduced power"

+
"Service required"
"High particulate filter fill Action required within the next 4 to 5 hours: perform an extended trip with
level"
significant engine load (freeway, mountain driving etc.) or carry out manual
regeneration.
What must be done?
Message
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Transmission
Transmission data
The following further developed transmissions are
used on the new Actros:
Direct drive transmission G211-12 (G2B)
Direct drive transmission G281-12 (G2E)
Overdrive transmission G330-12 (G2F)
These transmissions are equipped with the
Mercedes PowerShift 3 (G5G) automated gearshift
system as standard.
The following new features have been introduced
with the automated gearshift system:
Improved shifting strategy with shorter shifting
times due to better engine coordination
Omission of "maneuvering mode", replaced by
the new "crawler mode" function"
Additional "Power" (G0V) or "Economy" (G0U)
transmission modes available as special
equipment
Transmission control via the new right
multifunction control lever
Omission of the individual gear module, gate
module and clutch actuator components,
replaced by a common unit in the form of the
transmission positioner
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A5
Transmission control unit (TCM)
Y900 Transmission positioner
The transmission positioner combines the following

components in one assembly:
Gear and gate cylinders
Solenoid valves for clutch, countershaft brake,
splitter group, gear cylinder, gate cylinder and
range group
Splitter group, gear cylinder and gate cylinder
position sensor module
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Transmission ratios
Designation
G211-12
G281-12
G330-12
G2B
G2E
G2F
715.352
715.371
715.381
1st gear
14.93
14.93
11.64
2nd gear
11.67
11.64
9.02
3rd gear
9.02
9.02
7.04
4th gear
7.06
7.04
5.45
5th gear
5.63
5.64
4.40
6th gear
4.40
4.40
3.41
7th gear
3.39
3.39
2.65
8th gear
2.65
2.65
2.05
9th gear
2.05
2.05
1.60
10th gear
1.60
1.60
1.24
11th gear
1.28
1.28
1.00
12th gear
1.00
1.00
0.78
1st reverse gear
14.93
16.39
12.77
2nd reverse gear
11.67
12.77
9.90
3rd reverse gear
3.39
3.72
2.90
4th reverse gear
3.65
2.90
2.25
Code
Model designation
Transmission
Transmission data
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Transmission
Transmission modes
Mercedes-PowerShift 3 features 12 forward gears

and 4 reverse gears. The transmission control
system controls clutch actuation during driving
operation e.g. during start-off, maneuvering, gear
changing and stopping.
Automatic
In the Automatic transmission mode, the transmission control system shifts the gears depending on
Engine speed
Accelerator pedal position
Operating state of permanent brake
Load condition of vehicle
Road surface terrain
In addition, the automatically activated EcoRoll and

crawl driving functions can be switched on and off
via the "Vehicle systems" menu window in the
"Settings" menu.
Depending on the transmission version, the shift
program is designed for:
A power - performance-oriented, dynamic
driving operation with high rpms
A economy - fuel-efficient driving operation
Manual transmission mode
Right multifunction control lever
1 Transmission position switch (D/N/R)
2 Transmission mode button
3 Engine brake and retarder control
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In manual transmission mode, the driver initiates

the shift operations. Gearshift recommendations
are displayed on the multifunction display.
Overview of transmission modes

Transmission mode
Economy
Power
Automatic
Manual
In combination with
Power transmission mode (G0V)
In combination with
Economy transmission mode (G0U)
Kickdown
EcoRoll can be deactivated
85.0
89.8
89.8
Softcruise
Standard
Standard
Maximum speed [km/h]
Cruise control
= Available
Transmission
= Not available
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Transmission
Crawl function
The crawl function allows the vehicle to automatically start crawling when the service brake is
released and to continue crawling when the accelerator pedal is not actuated.
The crawl function is automatically switched on
after the engine is started and can be switched on
or off via the "Vehicle systems" menu window in the
"Settings" menu.
The crawl function replaces the "Maneuvering
mode" of the predecessor model.
Gear indicator on multifunction display
1
2
3
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Gear range and/or engaged gear

Gearshift recommendation or preselected gear
(flashing)
Transmission mode
Possible displays:
1-12
1st to 12th gear
N
Neutral
N1
Low-speed splitter group
N2
High-speed splitter group
E
Neutral position for EcoRoll
R1 - R4
1st to 4th reverse gear
A
Automatic transmission mode
A economy Automatic transmission mode with operationspecific shift program
A power
Automatic transmission mode with operationspecific shift program
M
Manual transmission mode
Rocking the vehicle free

With the vehicle rocking function, the vehicle can be
rocked out of a depression in the ground/road
surface. The transmission control system switches
automatically to manual transmission mode.
If the accelerator pedal is released when the vehicle
rocking function is activated, the clutch disengages
immediately and vehicle rolls back. If the accelerator pedal is actuated again, the clutching engages
and the vehicle moves forward.
The vehicle rocking function is switched on and off
by pressing the vehicle rocking button in the
modular switch panel (MSF) control unit.
EcoRoll
EcoRoll supports a fuel-efficient driving style. If the
accelerator pedal is not operated during driving
operation, the transmission control system shifts to
neutral depending on the driving situation. The
multifunction display shows "E". EcoRoll takes
effect as of a speed of approx. 35 km/h.
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Vehicle rocking button
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The clutch is installed directly on the flywheel and

serves to interrupt the power flow between the
engine and transmission to allow the gears to be
shifted. On vehicles with Mercedes PowerShift 3
(G5G), the clutch is a push-type clutch operated by
the pneumatic central clutch release bearing.
Transmission
Clutch
In order to allow greater mileages with the same

contact force of the clutch, clutch plates with
thicker clutch linings and clutch pressure plates
with integrated automatic self adjustment are
installed.
The self adjustment mechanism of the clutch pressure plate compensates for the wear travel of the
clutch linings and keeps the contact force constant
during 90 % of the clutch service life.
The self adjustment mechanism continuously registers the decrease in clutch lining thickness and
compensates for the gap by turning the adjusting
ring (3).
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pressure plate
Coil spring
Adjusting ring
Coil spring
Slider
Leaf spring
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i Note
The adjusting mechanism cannot be reset manually and, in the event of repair, the clutch pressure
plate must always be replaced together with the
clutch plate.
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Transmission
Clutch
Pneumatic central clutch release bearing
The central clutch release bearing (1) is located on
the transmission input shaft of the manual transmission and is rigidly bolted to the front of the
transmission housing.
Actuation of the pneumatic central clutch release
bearing (1) is carried out by the transmission
control unit (TCM) and via the solenoid valves integrated in the transmission positioner.
When the clutch is operated, the piston (4) of the
central clutch release bearing (1) is pressurized
with compressed air via the bore (arrow) and
pushed forwards on the guide sleeve (8). The
release bearing (2) thus presses against the disk
springs of the clutch and actuates them. The inner
seal of the central clutch release bearing (1) takes
the form of two sealing rings (6 and 7).
1
2
3
Central clutch release bearing

Release bearing
Transmission input shaft
B503
Clutch travel sensor
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
Central clutch release bearing

Release bearing
Piston
Preload spring
Sealing ring
Sealing ring
Guide sleeve
Electrical connector
B503
Arrow
Clutch travel sensor

Air supply bore
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The preload spring (5) ensures that the release

bearing (2) is always under minimal load when the
clutch is not operated in order to avoid bearingrelated noises. The transmission control unit (TCM)
inductively determines the position of the central
clutch release bearing (1) via the clutch travel
sensor (B503) installed on the central clutch
release bearing (1).
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Thanks to a very comprehensive range of power

take-offs (PTO) installed in various positions and
with different gear ratios and rotation directions including in combination with a secondary water
retarder (B3H) - almost all customer requirements
can be met by the new product range.
Transmission
Power take-off
Power take-offs with flange are equipped with a

120 mm diameter, 8-hole flange connection as
standard. Also available as special equipment:
100 mm diameter, 6-hole (N9Y).
For applications with continuous PTO operation, a
transmission cooling system (N6Z) is available. The
oil/air cooler with 7 kW cooling output is located
under the entrance on the passenger side. This
location saves space on the frame.
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Transmission oil cooling

1 Engine cooling system cooling module
2 Transmission cooler
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Brakes
Disk brake
The SL7 and SM7 disk brakes are installed in the
new Actros.
The SL7 disc brake is installed on the rear axle and
the SM7 disk brake is installed on the front axle.
These new disk brakes are further developed
versions of the previous SN7 disk brake.
The procedures for removing and installing the

brake caliper and brake disk on the SL7 and SM7
disk brakes are identical to those for the previous
SN7 disk brake.
A comparison of the technical data shows the basic
differences between the previous SN7 disk brake
and the new SL7 and SM7 disk brakes.
Unit
SN7
SL7
SM7
Weight
kg
41.7
37.6
39.8
Braking torque
Nm
27
25
30
Lining width
mm
247.6
207.6
244.6
Lining area
cm2
184
159.5
186
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Brakes
1 Front axle brake caliper ("12 o'clock" position)
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Modifications
Brakes
Disk brake
Brake lining (2)

Holddown spring (1) with cap on each brake
lining (2)
Inner brake lining with partially integrated thrust
pieces (3)
Bottom edge of brake lining with chamfer
(arrow)
Protection against component swapping i.e.
only these brake linings can be installed in the
new disk brake
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Brake caliper support (4)
Parking brake
Installed on axle in the "12 o'clock" position

(only disk brake SM7)
Smaller dimensions (only disk brake SL7)
Progressive transmission characteristic through
modified brake lever
Reduced weight
Modified brake adjuster
Protected against component swapping i.e. only
brake linings for the new disk brake can be
installed.
The parking brake is actuated via the hand brake

valve in the instrument panel and acts on the
spring-loaded actuators of the rear axle as standard. If the parking brake is not actuated when the
door is opened and the transmission is in neutral, a
warning buzzer sounds.
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Brakes

The electronic brake control (EBS) system (B1B) is
an electronic control system with ABS and ASR
which acts on the pneumatic brake system and is
standard equipment on all vehicles.
EBS functions
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Acceleration skid control (ASR)
Stability optimization: by limiting the FA brake
pressure, the low rear axle load of solo semitrailer tractors is compensated for and the
vehicle remains more stable during braking.
Permanent brake integration: when the service
brake is actuated, the permanent brakes
installed in the vehicle are automatically activated via CAN connections if the road surface
allows (as detected by the wheel speed
sensors).
Brake Assist System: emergency situations are
reliably detected by, for example, the speed of
pedal actuation and a lack of braking power
(because the brake pedal is not depressed
hard/far enough) is automatically compensated
for.
Rpm sensing and tire compensation: during
driving operation, differences in the actual tire
sizes are automatically compensated for.
Hill holder: standard equipment of EBS, activated via a locking push button switch in the
switch panel. When the vehicle is braked to a
standstill, the brake pressure is maintained as
long as the brake or accelerator pedal is at least
slightly depressed.
In the event of a total electrical failure, all axles of

the tractor and trailer can be braked via the redundant pneumatic brake circuits.
In order to warn following vehicles and thus
improve road safety, the hazard warning system is
actuated with an increased flashing frequency as of
a certain level of deceleration. In this case, it does
not matter whether the brake application was initiated by the driver or by one of the driving assistance systems.
Service brake
The central component is the electronic brake
control (EBS) control unit which is installed in the
electronics compartment in the cab. This determines the desired deceleration based on the signal
from the brake value sensor and, if applicable, the
requirements of external systems.
Communication takes place via CAN connections.
Pressure limitation for redundancy cases (ratio
1:1.5) for the rear axle is now integrated in the
brake value sensor. A new part of the system
network is a 1-channel axle modulator for regulating the front axle. This also incorporates a solenoid valve for directional switching of the redundant
pressure.
The brake pressure for the axles is regulated by the
front axle and rear axle axle modulators, whereby
the front axle is only actuated by one circuit. Here,
individual control takes place via the downstream
ABS valves on each side of the axle.
The axle modulator for the rear axle has a separate
channel for each side.
Brakes
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2
3
Coolant manifold (inlet)

Coolant manifold (outlet)
Relief valve
A11 Retarder control unit (RCM)

B933 Coolant temperature sensor
The secondary water retarder is located on the left

of the vehicle (in the direction of travel) on the
transmission next to the output flange and is
connected to the transmission via a gear.
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Brakes

General
The secondary water retarder (SWR) available as
special equipment (B3H) is a wear-free hydrodynamic permanent brake whereby the flow energy of
a fluid medium is used to brake the vehicle.
In principle, its design corresponds to that of a
torque converter. The stator (A) is secured against
turning relative to the rotor and stator frame. The
rotor (B) is connected to the drivetrain. The fluid
brake medium circulates (C) between the turning
rotor and the fixed stator (A). This generates a
braking torque on the rotor (B) which acts on the
vehicle drivetrain through a pair of gears. Due to the
gear ratio, the retarder achieves high braking
torques right down to low rpm ranges.
The SWR builds upon the functional principle of the

familiar performance-optimized Voith retarder
(BA1). However, instead of retarder oil, the SWR
uses the coolant of the engine cooling circuit as a
braking medium.
This innovative development optimizes the previous
retarder design with increased braking effect
through the following features:
Weight reduction of approx. 30 kg
Maximum braking power n = 3650 Nm
(VR115HV: n = 3500 Nm)
Reduction of installation space by approx. 50 %
due to omission of oil cooler
Reduction in maintenance costs due lack of oil
change requirement
Reduction in variants
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Function requirements
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), acceleration skid
control (ASR) and stability control assistant are not
performing control interventions.
Function sequence
The retarder can be actuated both by the driver via
the right multifunction control lever and by the
following driver assistance systems:
Cruise control
Proximity Control Assist (S1l)
The braking request by the driver is issued via the
permanent brake switch on the right multifunction
control lever. The driver can preselect the intensity
of the SWR braking effect.
The drive control (CPC) control unit then transmits

a corresponding request via drivetrain CAN to the
retarder control unit (RCM).
Brakes
In addition to the braking request by the drive

control (CPC) control unit, the retarder control unit
(RCM) also evaluates further information:
Vehicle speed
Coolant pump rpm
Coolant temperature
Transmission output speed
Engine speed
Based on this information, the retarder control unit

(RCM) calculates a characteristics map which
corresponds to the required braking torque and is
used to regulate the pneumatic actuating pressure
at the SWR.
In addition, the SWR can be activated through

system-initiated braking torque requests from the
cruise control or Proximity Control Assist driving
assistance systems.
Both driver-initiated and system-initiated braking
torque requests are evaluated by the drive control
(CPC) control unit. The drive control (CPC) control
unit calculates the required intensity of SWR
braking, also taking the engine braking power into
account.
i Note
Further information about the secondary water
retarder can be found in the Actros electronic
systems function description,
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Chassis
Frame
Frame concept
The frame concept incorporates a wheelbase pattern of 300 mm. The range extends from 2550 mm
(C1B) as the smallest wheelbase on 6x2/2 semitrailer tractors up to the largest wheelbase of
6700 mm (C3V), which is available as special equipment for 4x2 platform vehicles.
The vehicles have a front vehicle overhang of
1400 mm (= 650 mm front frame overhang), which
provides for optimal entry and offers sufficient
installation space in the wheel well for tires up to
315/80 R 22.5 without snow chains.
Starting with a uniform frame track width of
900 mm in the front area (outer edge of longitudinal
frame members), there are 2 track width versions
for the rear area to accommodate air-sprung and
steel-sprung vehicles: air-sprung vehicles have a
frame track width of 834 mm whereas steel-sprung
vehicles have a frame track width of 744 mm
(based on inner edges of longitudinal frame members).
A standard rear overhang is defined for every model

designation/wheelbase combination and all other
possible rear overhangs can be ordered as special
equipment for the specific model designation with a
code. Apart from a few exceptions, the rear frame
overhangs are also available in a pattern of 300 mm
stages up to a maximum overhang of 3900 mm,
whereby the maximum available overhang depends
on the respective model designation and wheelbase. The range extends from 750 mm up to
3900 mm (C0A to C9I). The maximum permissible
rear overhang remains unchanged at 65 % of the
wheelbase on 2-axle vehicles and 70 % of the technical wheelbase on 3-axle vehicles.
There is a new concept for describing the rear overhangs: previously, an extension of the standard rear
overhang for 2 and 3-axle vehicles was possible
with a single code for each vehicle but on the new
Actros every possible rear overhang length has its
own code.
W00.10-1171-00
A Frame overhangs (mm)

B End crossmember positions (mm)
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Chassis
Frame
W31.00-1079-00
Frame of semitrailer tractor with integral rear end (LS 4x2)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Front crossmember
Front spring bracket crossmember
Crossmember below transmission
Frame reinforcement
Crossmember downstream of transmission
Drive axle tubular crossmember
End crossmember
Longitudinal member
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Chassis
Frame
Frame track widths
Frame track width with air suspension
Front width 900 mm
Rear width 834 mm
"Stiff" design and reinforced struts ensure better
road holding
W31.00-1080-00
Frame track width with steel suspension

Front width 900 mm
Rear width 744 mm
"Soft" design
W31.00-1081-00
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Overview of frame heights

Suspension
Vehicle model
Frame height, loaded [mm]

Front axle
Standard frame
Steel/air
Chassis
Frame
Rear axle
Tires 315/80
Standard
935
980
C5Y
935
955
Standard
980
980
SZF 4x2
955
980
C5Y
955
955
Air/air
Low frame
Tires FA 355/50 and RA 295/60

Platform
845
845
SZF 4x2
830
830
Lowliner
800
792
Air/air
C5Y = Frame height lowered by 25 mm
Overview of coupling point heights

Vehicle
Model designation
Tires
Fifth wheel coupling height [mm]
315/70 R22.5
4x2 LS
963.403
With C5Y
4x2 LSNR
4x2 LL
963.404
963.406
495/45 R22.5
315/80 R22.5
Coupling point
height [mm]
1113
165
1120
1145
315/70 R22.5
1088
315/60 R22.5
990
295/60 R22.5
145
975
295/55 R22.5
961
295/55 R22.5
923
315/60 R22.5
145
315/45 R22.5
952
905
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Chassis
Wheelbase
The following table shows the possible wheelbases for the individual model designations:
Wheelbase
C1C
C1Q
C1W
C1Y
C2C
C2L
C2P
C2U
C3B
C3H
C3K
C3P
C3T
C3V
2650
3550
3700
3850
4000
4300
4600
4900
5200
5500
5800
6100
6400
6700
Code
18 t 4x2 L
963.003
S*
X*
X*
18 t 4x2 L nR
963.004
X*
25 t 6x2 L ENA
963.020
X*
25 t 6x2 L ENA nR
963.021
S*
X*
X*
X*
18 t 4x2 LS
963.403
X*
X*
18 t 4x2 LS nR
963.404
18 t 4x2 LS nRL
963.406
963.423
Model
designation
[mm]
Platform 18 t
Platform 25 t
Semitrailer tractor 18 t
Semitrailer tractor 25 t
25 t 6x2/2 LS VLA 22.5
* = New wheelbases
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Front axle
The suspension of the front axle is characterized by
significant weight savings compared to the predecessor model.
At the same time, optimized spring bearings provide major improvements in ride comfort and vehicle dynamics:
Grooved dampers for better ride comfort during
straightahead travel
Spring eye bearings which are soft in the
transverse direction and hard in the longitudinal
direction
Replacement of spring clamps with a clamping
brace with conventional screws (M24),
eliminating force losses due to settling and
providing better vehicle dynamics
Chassis
Suspension
Another new feature is a 1-leaf front spring with a

load capacity of 7.5 t (Q1Q) as a special version for
road vehicles with max. 32 t permissible gross vehicle weight. The weight advantage compared to the
2-leaf standard spring is approximately 21 kg. A
clever safety concept ensures that the vehicle
remains controllable even if the front spring breaks
because the spring is pressed onto the stop buffers
by the rear bearing bracket. Due to the very stiff
design of the springs, the spring travel is reduced by
roughly 20 mm.
All steel springs are asymmetric (850
mm/950 mm) and have a width of 90 mm.
The suspension features a new 2-leaf spring with a

load capacity of 8 t, providing a weight saving of
approx. 30 kg.
Overview of front springs (leaf springs)

Quantity
Code
Max. spring
load
in [t] axle load
Spring travel
[mm] from
rated load
Package
height
[mm]
Weight
[kg]
Leaf
heights
[mm]
1-leaf
Q1Q
7.5
61
46
43.57
Leaf 1: 39
2-leaf
Q1S
7.5
80
63
59.2
Leaf 1: 27
Leaf 2: 29
2-leaf
Q1T
80
63
59
Leaf 1: 27
Leaf 2: 29
3-leaf
Q1P
80
83
75
Leaf 1: 25
Leaf 2: 26
Leaf 3: 26
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Chassis
Suspension
Air suspension
The suspension of the air-sprung front axle (A1A)
has been almost completely redesigned. Due to the
new air suspension bellows with minimal overall
height at maximum spring travel, the bellows can be
located under the frame. This measure also
improves the ride comfort.
Furthermore, due to the elimination of the carrying
parts for the bellows, roughly 120 kg of weight
could be saved compared to the air-sprung front
axle of the predecessor model.
In order to accommodate the different frame

heights, the air-sprung variant of the front axle
comes with a total of 4 air suspension bellows variants:
830 mm for semitrailer tractors
with low frame/Lowliner
845 mm for platform vehicles with low frame
version
955 mm for semitrailer tractors
980 mm for platform vehicles with standard
frame
Front axle stabilizer bars

Two different stabilizer bars are used for road vehicles.
The standard stabilizer bar made of spring steel has
a diameter of 36 mm and a weight of roughly 15 kg.
The second variant is the stabilizer link for the airsprung front axle with a diameter of 70 mm and a
weight of roughly 34 kg.
W32.35-1044-00
Front axle with steel suspension

1 Stabilizer bar
W32.35-1045-00
Front axle with air suspension

1 Stabilizer bar
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Chassis
Suspension
W32.20-1033-00
Front axle with steel suspension
W32.22-1045-00
Front axle with air suspension
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Chassis
Suspension
Rear axle
All vehicles are equipped with 4-bellows air suspension on the rear axle and a standard stabilizer link.
On vehicles with integral rear end (C7T), the suspension has an asymmetric design due to the space
requirement of batteries and compressed air reservoirs (smaller bellows at rear). A longer lever arm on
the rear bellows supports ensures that the forces
are distributed uniformly.
An innovative attachment system - the bellows are

merely inserted into their mounts at the bottom and
fastened with a quick-release coupling at the top reduces assembly time both in the plant and for service. Decoupling of the air suspension bellows from
the lower support prevents damage to the bellows
e.g. if the vehicle is raised with a crane.
The suspension has been adjusted to the wider

frame track width. The stabilizer bearing bracket
and air bellows support components (on vehicles
without integral rear end) have been combined.
W32.22-1046-00
Rear axle with air suspension
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Level control (air-sprung vehicles)
Chassis
Suspension
The level control system allows the driver to freely

raise and lower the frame of air-sprung vehicles e.g.
on loading ramps, when driving under bridges,
through tunnels, when coupling and uncoupling
swap bodies and containers, when driving onto rollon/roll-off ferries etc.
The level control (CLCS) control unit is mounted on
the frame near the level control valve of the rear
axle.
It features the IP67 protection class (= dustproof
and protected against temporary immersion) and is
available in three variants:
4x2 partial air suspension with just one plug
connection
4x2 full air suspension or 6x2 partial air suspension
4x2 full air suspension and 6x2 full air suspension with roll control assistant
The desired height is changed/programmed via the
operating unit, known as the Chassis Level Control
Panel (CLCP), which is attached via a flexible helix
cable.
The CLCP has two memory buttons which can be
used to store any frame heights desired. The
heights are stored by pressing and holding the button and the CLCP indicates that storage was successful through flashing of all LEDs.
W32.33-2077-00
Level control operating unit

(CLCP=Chassis Level Control Panel)
Pressing a button activates the operating unit. A

stylized truck above the control buttons has background illumination to indicate which axle can currently be adjusted. The axle can be switched using
the "left" and "right" arrow buttons (if more than
one axle is equipped with air suspension). The
frame height can be adjusted using the "up" and
"down" arrow buttons.
The system can however also be operated via the

instrument cluster or the new multifunction key. In
addition, compulsory lowering can be stopped and
the driving level can be readjusted via a switch on
the instrument panel
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Chassis
Axles
Front axle
The front axles installed in the new Actros are
improved designs of the previous non-driven front
axles.
With the new model designations and new axle designations, they can be clearly distinguished from
the previous front axles.
The new non-driven front axles with permissible
axle loads of 7.5/8.0 t or 9.0 t are steered rigid
axles with forged axle housings and an offset
design. They are equipped with internally ventilated
disk brakes as standard and are installed on vehicles with both air suspension and steel suspension.
In order to accommodate the different installation
space setup of the new frame, the mounting points
of the spring packages, air bellows supports and
control arms have been modified. The stiffer design
results in less deformation and thus greater directional stability during braking. Despite the greater
rigidity, the dead weight of the axles has also been
reduced compared to comparable axles of the predecessor model.
Steering knuckle
On the steering knuckles, a "12 o'clock" position
has been introduced for mounting of the brake caliper. The raw part of the steering knuckle is thus
identical for the left-hand and the right-hand side.
The only distinction now is between steering knuckles with or without steering arm mount. The bearing
for the kingpin has been standardized for all front
axles.
Wheel head
A weight-optimized wheel flange and a wheel hub
with compact bearing are the most important features of the new wheel head for all front axles with
disk brakes.
Axle offset
The different axle offsets are used to accommodate
different frame heights and suspension concepts.
The axle track width for all non-driven front axles is

1800 mm and the distance between spring centers
remains unchanged at 840 mm.
The table below shows the front axles available at market launch:
Code
Model designation
A1C
A1D
A1E
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Designation
Offset
[mm]
Name
739.528
F 7.5 / C 22.5
120+5
Front axle 7.5 t
approx. 427
739.505
F - 8 A / C 22.5
150+5
Front axle 8.0 t
approx. 447
739.573
F - 8 / C 22.5
120+5
Front axle 8.0 t
approx. 450
739.575
F 9 / C 22.5
120+5
Front axle 8.0 t
approx. 460
Weight
[kg]
Chassis
Axles
W33.10-1016-00
View of front axles

A Front axle F - 7.5 / C 22.5
B Front axle F - 8 A / C 22.5
1
2
3
4
Steering knuckle (left)

Steering knuckle (right)
Steering arm mount
Kingpin bearing
W33.10-1018-00
5 Wheel head
W33.10-1017-00
C Offset
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Chassis
Axles
Rear axle
The new Actros makes use of the tried-and-tested
rear axles almost unchanged.
With the new model designations and new axle designations, they can be clearly distinguished from
the previous rear axles.
The axle housing of the hypoid rear axles has been
adjusted to the new frame. Due to its design, the
new wishbone control arm has to be installed on the
rear axle via two mounting points (2). This makes
the new mount (1) on the axle housing necessary.
Wishbone control arm
All 4x2 vehicles are equipped with a split wishbone
control arm instead of a one-piece wishbone control arm. This wishbone control arm consists of two
individual trailing arms (5) whose notional extension meets at the pivot point (3). This arrangement
of the pivot point (3) behind the rear axle (4)
together with the newly developed front stabilizer
bearing represents an innovation and significantly
improves handling precision, steering characteristics and lateral stability.
W35.10-1048-00
Axle housing
W35.10-1048-00
Wishbone control arm
The table below shows the rear axles available at market launch:
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Code
Model designation
Designation
Name
A2E
746.301
R 440 - 13 A / C 22.5
Rear axle, ring gear 440, hypoid, 13.0 t
A2I
748.595
R 485 - 13 A / C 22.5
Rear axle, ring gear 485, hypoid, 13.0 t
Leading axle (VLA)
Trailing axle (NLA)
All leading axles feature slightly modified geometry

and the wheel head of the new front axles. The rigid
leading axles of the 6x2/2 semitrailer tractors with
model designation 963.423 are manufactured by
Hendrikson, as on the predecessor model.
The unsteered trailing axles have been taken over

from current series production. The steered trailing
axles are based on the new front axles with the
same wheel head but modified steering geometry.
Trailing axles are only available with disk brakes.
Lift axles can be raised so that the tires are approx.

35 mm above the road with a fully compressed rear
axle and standard tires.
All of the trailing axles on low frame vehicles can

only be lifted but not fully raised (A4W). A steered
trailing axle is also available for platform vehicles.
Chassis
Axles
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Chassis
Wheel configuration
Wheel configuration
Previously, the wheel configuration identifier for
vehicles with leading and trailing axles did not indicate whether the vehicle had a leading or trailing
axle (VLA or NLA).
Accordingly, "/4" was added to the wheel configuration identifier for steered trailing axles. However,
a vehicle with steered leading axle also had the
same wheel configuration identifier (e.g. 6x2/4 LS,
mod. des. 934.223).
For future models a slash ("/") in the wheel configuration identifier will only be used for vehicles
with leading axle e.g.:
Vehicles with dual-tired trailing axle (DNA) are represented by a separate model designation:
C 96x.x25 6x2 Air DNA
This also applies to vehicles with 17.5" leading axle.
Due to the load capacity of the axles, these have a
different tonnage. However, since the tonnage is a
criterion which makes up part of the model designation, these vehicles are therefore represented by
separate model designation:
C 96x.x27
6x2/2 = 3-axle vehicle, unsteered leading axle

6x2/4 = 3-axle vehicle, steered leading axle
8x2/4 = 4-axle vehicle, steered leading axle
For steered trailing axles, there will be no specification in the wheel configuration. A 6x2 is always a
vehicle with trailing axle, which may be steered or
unsteered. Steered and rigid trailing axles will be
managed via codes. The standard version of the
corresponding model designation is always the rigid
trailing axle. This also affects 4-axle vehicles with
trailing axle in addition to the 6x2 vehicles. This
means that there is only one wheel configuration
associated with each vehicle model designation.
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Rims
Tires
Steep-shoulder rims (as per DIN 78022) of size 9.00

x 22.5 are used as standard on the new vehicles.
Aluminum rims are available as special equipment
in a shiny or matt design. All rims are 10-hole rims
except for the 17.5 inch rim for leading axles.
In general, the same tires are available for the new

product range as for the current production models.
However, due to the clearances in the front wheel
wells, the maximum possible tire size is limited to
315/80 R22.5 or 385/65 R22.5.
New rims: 11.75 x 22.5 Speedline Aluminum rims

are now also available for VLA/NLA (previously only
available for front axles), and the Speedline Aluminum rims 9.00 x 22.5 are available separately for
FA/VLA/NLA.
A spare wheel (R8P) is installed as standard, but

can also be omitted with code R9Z. The location of
the spare wheel depends on the vehicle and equipment.
Chassis
Wheels and tires
A steep-shoulder rim of size 9.75 x 22.5 is required

for 315/45 R22.5 tires. This is only available as a
steel rim to date.
A metal ring is available as a wheel nut cap for the
front axle and single-tired leading and trailing axles
under code R0Z.
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Load capacity
Single [kg]
3,400
6,150
6,700
8,000
7,500
8,000
9,000
7,300
8,000
11,600
7,100
9,000
8,000
9,500
7,100
Designation
215/75 R 17.5
315/45 R 22.5
295/55 R 22.5
295/60 R 22.5
355/50 R 22.5
315/60 R 22.5
375/50 R 22.5
385/55 R 22.5
305/70 R 22.5
315/70 R 22.5
495/45 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
385/65 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
365/70 R 22.5
12 R 22.5
Tire list
12,600
13,400
12,600
13,400
12,600
12,600
12,300
11,600
11,600
Load capacity
Twin [kg]
67
75
72
77
66
95
62
57
66
61
57
58
50
50
50
30
Weight (approx.)
[kg]
526
526
522
517
516
491
493
485
481
457
458
437
453
438
413
372
Rdyn
(mm)
504
495
500
495
487
473
468
463
461
440
442
433
435
413
395
359
Rstat
(mm)
8.25 x 22.5
11.75 x 22.5
9.0 x 22.5
11.75 x 22.5
8.25 x 22.5
17.0 x 22.5
9.0 x 22.5
9.0 x 22.5
11.75 x 22.5
11.75 x 22.5
9.0 x 22.5
11.75 x 22.5
9.0 x 22.5
9.0 x 22.5
9.75 x 22.5
6.75 x 17.5
Rim
Only for FA
Only for FA/VLA/NLA
Only for RA
Only for FA/VLA/NLA
Only for FA/VLA/NLA
Only for FA/VLA/NLA
Only for NLA/RA
Only for RA
for 6x2/2 VLA
Remarks
Chassis
Wheels and tires
The new Actros is equipped with single-circuit

power steering of type ZF Servocom 8098.
Chassis
Steering
The steering consists of the following components:
Steering gear (ball-and-nut power steering)

Power steering pump
Power steering fluid reservoir
Hydraulic lines
W46.25-1021-00
Steering, 1-circuit (C6C)

1 Steering gear
2 Power steering pump (on engine)
3 Power steering fluid reservoir

4 Hydraulic lines
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Chassis
Steering
On vehicles with trailing axle 7.5 t, steered, liftable
(A4X) or with trailing axle 7.5 t, steered, liftable,
raisable (A4Y) an additional steered axle is used.
The steering consists of the following components:
Steering gear (ball-and-nut power steering)

Power steering pump
Steering cylinder for additional steered axle
Additional axle valve unit
High-pressure filter for additional steered axle
Hydraulic lines
W46.60-1075-00
Steering with additional steered axle

1
2
3
4
5
6
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Steering gear
Power steering pump (on engine)
Hydraulic line
Steering cylinder for additional steered axle
High-pressure filter for additional steered axle
A34
B64
B65
Y39
Additional steering axle (ASA) control unit

Front axle steering angle sensor
Additional axle steering angle sensor
Additional axle valve unit
The L cab of the new Actros features an aerodynamically efficient bodyshell shape. The bodyshell of the
cabs is based on a frame structure made up of the
floor assembly, the continuous roof frame, the A
and B-pillars, the rear panel pillars, the roof bows
and the front end carrier. The panels for the individual function groups such as the roof, rear panel,
side walls and front end are welded to this frame
structure. The bodyshell concept is designed so
that the frame structure is largely of a standard
height up to the roof frame and the different cab
heights are realized by means of corresponding side
roof carriers and panels above the roof frame.
A new feature of the floor assembly are the hot

worked inner and outer longitudinal members,
which meet increased strength requirements while
conforming to the necessary tolerances. Compared
to the cab of the predecessor model, the outer
longitudinal members have a significantly stronger
design.
Design
Cab
The entire bodyshell undergoes cathodic dip

painting (KTL) as a corrosion prevention measure.
W60.00-1039-00
Bodyshell of L cab without panels
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Design
Cab
The following cabs will be available at market launch:
i Note
The body floor height (ASH) designates the
distance from the lower edge of the floor panel to
the uppermost row of holes in the longitudinal
frame member. On vehicles with a flat cab floor,
the body floor height is always 765 mm, on vehicles with an engine tunnel it is always 600 mm.
L cab with standard roof (ClassicSpace)

The L cab with standard roof is the entry-level version for the long-distance haulage model series and offers
high reclining and sleeping comfort. It features a wide bed with cold foam mattress and adjustable backrest
as standard.
L cab with standard roof

(ClassicSpace)
Tunnel 170 mm
(F1D)
Floor-to-ceiling height in front of seat
Flat floor
(F1M)
1590 mm
Floor-to-ceiling height on engine tunnel
1460 mm
1641 mm
L cab with Aero roof (StreamSpace)

The L cab with Aero roof has been aerodynamically optimized to reduce fuel consumption. While the high roof
version is only available with a cab width of 2.5 m, the Aero roof variant with flat floor offers the widest
possible variety with two cab widths.
L cab with Aero roof

(StreamSpace)
Flat floor
(F1F)
Flat floor
(F1I)
Width
2300 mm
2500 mm
Floor-to-ceiling height in front

of seat
1840 mm
1833 mm
Floor-to-ceiling height on
engine tunnel
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Tunnel 170 mm
(F1E)
1785 mm
1966 mm
L cab with high roof (BigSpace) and Giga roof (GigaSpace)
Design
Cab
The L cab with high roof or Giga roof is only available with a width of 2.5 m and a flat floor (ASH 765). It offers
more stowage space, particularly in the area above the windshield, and a greater floor-to-ceiling height in the
front area than the Aero roof version. The Giga roof provides the driver with the maximum possible space,
freedom of movement and comfort and results in an overall height of 3920 mm on long-haul vehicles e.g. with
315/80 R 22.5 tires.
L cab with high roof/Giga roof

(BigSpace/GigaSpace)
High roof
(F1H)
Width
Giga roof
(F1J)
2500 mm
Floor-to-ceiling height in front of seat
1912 mm
2054 mm
Floor-to-ceiling height on engine tunnel
1989 mm
2130 mm
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78
2300
1590
1640
1460
0
170
Width
Floor-to-ceiling
height
in front of seat
Floor-to-ceiling
height
on engine tunnel
Height of
engine tunnel
All dimensions in mm
2300
F1D, F1M
170
1785
1840
2300
2300
F1E
1970
1840
2300
2300
F1F
L-Aero 23F
L-Standard 23
L-Aero 23
StreamSpace
ClassicSpace
Length
Code
Overview of cab range
1970
1830
2500
2300
F1I
L-Aero 25
1990
1910
2500
2300
F1H
L-High 25
BigSpace
2130
2050
2500
2300
F1J
L-Giga 25
GigaSpace
Design
Cab
Design
Cab
W00.10-1174-00
Dimensions
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Design
Cab
4-step entrance
ASH 765
Vehicle with air
suspension,
loaded
Standard
Low frame
Distance, step 4 - cab floor
320
320
Distance, step 3 - step 4
320
320
320
320
320
270
348 - 401
326 - 352
Standard
Low frame
Distance, step 3 - cab floor
370
370
370
370
370
370
353 - 406
281- 307
Distance, road surface - step 1
3-step entrance
ASH 600
Vehicle with air
suspension,
loaded
Distance, road surface - step 1
80
All cab versions are suspended and mounted on

maintenance-free 4-point mounts. Reinforced cab
mounts are available for special usage conditions.
The cab mounts are available in three comfort
levels:
Standard cab mounting, steel-sprung
Comfort cab mounting, steel-sprung
Comfort cab mounting, air-sprung
A further quality improvement in cab mounting with

respect to optimized assembly has been achieved
through further development of the rear stabilizer
bearings (rubber molecular bearings). These now
feature only a single-sided end stop and their
internal design makes them self-centering. This
produces a defined gap dimension at the end stop
side during assembly.
Design
Cab mounting
The comfort mounting uses the tried-and-tested

and maintenance-free rubber friction bearings from
the current production model. They have been
further developed to be completely noise-free and,
thanks to the large volume of rubber, they offer
significantly greater comfort.
W60.80-1155-00
Comfort cab mounting, air-sprung (F3C)

1 Air bellows
2 Stabilizer bar
3 Stabilizer bar bushing
4 Rubber friction bearing

5 Transverse control arm
6 Catch
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Design
Cab mounting
Mounting
Cab mounting
Standard
Steel-sprung
Cab mounting
Comfort
Steel-sprung
Cab mounting
Comfort
Air-sprung
Code
F3A
F3B
F3C
Suspension type
Steel
Steel
Air
Front tuning
6.0 Hz
1.8 Hz
1.0 Hz
Rear tuning
1.8 Hz
1.8 Hz
1.0 Hz
Body floor heights

Availability
Front spring travel

in/out
765 mm, 600 mm

Standard for all L cabs
with engine tunnel
60/60 mm
35/35 mm
Intended use
Features
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SA for all L cabs
40/40 mm
Rear spring travel

in/out
Design
Standard for all L cabs

with flat floor
Regional and national long-distance haulage
Rubber mounts with additional external dampers
Steel suspension struts
Air suspension struts with

integrated
level control
Noise-free rubber friction bearings

at cab pivot point, stabilizer bar
All cab versions are equipped with a 1-cylinder cab

tilt system. Up to a cab weight of 1400 kg, there is
a choice of a manually operated tilt mechanism and
a more convenient electrohydraulic version. As of a
cab weight of 1400 kg, only an electrohydraulic cab
tilt system can be installed.
Design
Cab tilt mechanism
When the service flap is opened in the right-hand

entrance box, the manually operated pumping
device with valve lever for adjusting the tilt direction is accessible. When tilting forwards, the cab is
automatically unlocked and when tilting backwards,
the cab is automatically locked.
Operation of electrohydraulic tilt mechanism
The cab is unlocked and the cab tilt system activated via a rocker switch on the modular switch
panel. The operating switch for the electrohydraulic
tilt mechanism is located behind the maintenance
flap on all cab versions. When the maintenance flap
is opened, the operation switch, which is attached
to a helical line, can be removed allowing the cab to
be tilted forwards and backwards from a safe
distance.
An indicator lamp on the instrument cluster indicates whether the cab is locked. The indicator lamp
must go out after the engine is started.
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2
3
4
5
6
Claw-type joint
Protective tube
Oil filler neck
Bearing bracket on frame
Hydraulic connection
Bearing pin
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Design
Seats and beds

In the new truck generation, the range of driver and
co-driver seats has been extended with new
versions for drivers who primarily travel alone.
The seat available for left-hand drive vehicles with a
2.5 m-wide cab in combination with the SoloStar
concept (D0Z) is primarily intended for drivers who
mainly travel alone, but it also allows a co-driver to
be accommodated without problem for extended
periods because the concept also offers an optional
wide, level-adjustable upper deluxe bed (D3A) and
thus 2 beds in total.
A new feature is the massage function (D2X),
which is available as special equipment for the
comfort suspension seat and air-conditioned
suspension seat for driver and co-driver.
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SoloStar concept (D0Z)
When the function button is actuated, seven air

chambers arranged one above the other in the
backrest inflate and deflate in succession. This
creates a wave moving from bottom to top which
massages the back of the driver. The massage function is shut off automatically after 10 min. at the
latest.
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Suspension seat with massage function (D2X)

1 Air chamber
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Seat variants
Material
Code for
driver seat
Code for
co-driver seat
SoloStar concept
Velour (D3Y)
D0Z
Standard suspension seat
Flat-weave fabric (D3X)

Velour (D3Y)
Imitation leather (D3Z)
D1B
Comfort suspension seat

passively ventilated
Velour (D3Y)
Leather (D3V)
D1C
D1P
Air-conditioned suspension seat

actively ventilated
Dinamica star black (D3W)

Dinamica star almond beige
(D3U)
D1D
D1Q
Function seat

Velour (D3Y)
D1N
Standard fixed seat

D1A
Design
Seats and beds
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Design
Seats and beds
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Seat cover variants

A Flat-weave fabric "Skyline"
B Velour "Spyder"
C Dual-gloss imitation leather
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D Velour "Dinamica star black"

E Velour "Dinamica star almond beige"
F Leather
Beds
The standard equipment consists of a deluxe bed
with high-quality 7-zone cold foam mattress in
combination with a supporting spring system. The
advantages of the new deluxe bed include an
adjustable backrest instead of an adjustable headrest as well as improved access to the stowage
compartments under the bed because the bed can
be folded up completely and locked in place.
Design
Seats and beds
The variants of the beds for the L cabs result from

the different cab widths and roof heights as well as
different equipment such as air intakes positioned
diagonally opposite, stationary air conditioner etc.
Code
Standard/special
Beds
D3B
Standard for all

L cabs
Lower deluxe bed
D3C
Special equipment
Lower bed
D3F
SA for all L cabs with Aero, high

and Giga roof
Narrow upper deluxe bed, 600 mm wide
D3A
SA for all L cabs with Aero, high

and Giga roof
Wide upper deluxe bed, 750 mm, level-adjustable, manual

inclination adjustment of bed surface up to 10; automatic
extension and retraction of tensioning straps, possible in
combination with SoloStar concept (D0Z)
D3H
SA for GigaSpace in combination with SoloStar concept

(D0Z)
Upper bed, bunk approx. 600 mm wide with 50 mm mattress

thickness, folds up 90
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Design
Seats and beds
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Upper deluxe bed
Smoke alarm
On vehicles equipped with a bed or deluxe bed, a
smoke alarm is installed above the driver door as
standard.
1 Smoke alarm
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Overview of stowage compartment volumes and available equipment
Total volume (standard)
F1D
F1M
F1E
F1F
F1I
F1H
F1J
465 l
631 l
580 l
745 l
804 l
890 l
975 l
Stowage compartments in and on dash

support
13 l
Stowage compartments above doors and in

side wall
22 l
Stowage compartments above windshield
28 l
Design
Storage and stowage compartments
21 l
28 l
137 l
29 l
161 l
247 l
332 l
Stowage space below bed, total
402 l
568 l
402 l
568 l
594 l
594 l
Stowage compartments below bed

Drawers below bed (D7J)
325 l
51 l
(SA)
420 l
112 l
(SA)
325 l
51 l
(SA)
325 l
112 l
(SA)
420 l
138 l
(SA)
420 l
138 l
F1D = L cab, 2.30 m, ClassicSpace, engine tunnel

F1M = L cab, 2.30 m, ClassicSpace, flat floor
F1E = L cab, 2.30 m, StreamSpace, engine tunnel
F1F = L cab, 2.30 m, StreamSpace, flat floor
F1I = L cab, 2.50 m, StreamSpace, flat floor
F1H = L cab, 2.50 m, BigSpace, flat floor
F1J = L cab, 2.50 m, GigaSpace, flat floor
Stowage compartments above windshield
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Design
Instrument panel
The instrument panel of the new truck generation is
designed according to the motto "same identity but
different character". It has been improved not just
in terms of appearance and ergonomics, but also in
terms of freedom of movement within the cab.
There are approx. 400 variants of the instrument
panel and they are all based on a standardized,
asymmetrically designed standard instrument
panel.
The instrument panels differ clearly in terms of their
color scheme and surface quality. The center
module of the instrument panel is aligned to be
within focus of the driver. The numerous versions of
the center module differ in terms of their size, color
and the applications installed.
New equipment components of instrument

panel
Ashtray which can be inserted in all cupholders

Bottle holder directly next to driver
Steps to upper bunk above the center module
Increase in the number of stowage
compartments in the instrument panel,
depending on the version of the center module
and by replacing dummy covers in unused installation openings in the modular switch panel with
stowage compartments
Redesigned upper stowage compartment of
instrument panel
Higher-quality appearance of instrument panel
e.g. due to softer surfaces on certain trim parts,
chrome designs on controls
Extendable folding table instead of glove
compartment on co-driver side
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Instrument panel
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In addition to the redesigned instrument panel, a

new control and display concept has also been
implemented which offers greater functionality
than the previous version. This provides, for
example, improved operating comfort, greater
driving safety and, last but not least, an improved
overall visual appearance of the controls.
The following electronic components have been

improved or redesigned for this purpose:
Design
Control and display concept
Four versions of the instrument cluster in total

Electronic ignition lock (EIS) with start/stop
button
Multifunction steering wheel with left and right
button group
Right multifunction control lever for controlling
the transmission and permanent brake
Increased number of sockets for connecting
electrical consumers
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Instrument cluster
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Design
Instrument cluster
General
New features
The centerpiece of the newly developed instrument

cluster is a generously sized TFT display. The instrument cluster is available in four basic versions. The
20 sub-variants are a result of the different engine
variants, because the display range of the tachometer is based on this. Furthermore, different variants are required if the tachograph is omitted and if
the reading shows mph instead of km/h. The
different language variants are implemented by the
software.
10.4 cm (4.1") or 12.7 cm (5") full color-capable

TFT display with QVGA resolution
"FleetBoard EcoSupport" driver assistance
system independent of the FleetBoard
telematics system
Intuitive control and display concept
Display of tire inflation pressure, level control
3 trip computers, shift display for 2 drivers
Display of battery status, charge balance,
starting capability
Display of gear recommendation and current
fuel consumption
Updated phone book + calling lists, SMS display
Connection capability for up to 3 cameras to the
instrument cluster with video function. A
preinstallation for a reversing camera (J9J) is
available ex factory and a suitable camera is
available as a genuine Mercedes-Benz
accessory.
Odometer display in both dial-type gauges for
displaying time and outside temperature (left
display) as well as total distance and trip
distance (right-hand display)
Operation of level control via steering wheel
buttons on air-sprung vehicles
4 virtual indicator lamp positions in the lower left
area of the TFT display which can be assigned
variably depending on the vehicle equipment or
current warning message
Extended driver data menu
Calibration of axle load characteristic via menu
Indicators for Euro VI
All variants include pointer instruments for speed,

rpm and tank content of the diesel and AdBlue
tanks. 5 indicator lamp positions are available for
body manufacturers which can be fitted with the
corresponding symbol disks.
On the instrument cluster (J1A), an internal speaker
generates noises such as the turn signal noise and
warning tones. The more advanced versions
actuate the center speaker in the stowage compartment above the windshield.
The instrument cluster is connected to the chassis
CAN via an 18-pin connector. The connector also
contains a connection to the center speaker for
outputting warning tones.
On vehicles without tachograph, an additional
connector is required for the vehicle speed information. There is also a redundant LIN connection
(Local Interconnect Network) to the EAPU (Electronic Air-Processing Unit) so that if the CAN bus
fails the brake pressures can still be displayed, as
required by law.
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Sound output via internal

speaker
4 layers
Sound
PCB1)
PCB = Printed circuit board
No
Video
1)
No
4.1"-TFT
Main display
Odometer display
Yellow
Instrument cluster, 10.4 cm
J1A
Lights
Designation
Code
4 layers
Sound output via center

speaker
No
Yes
4.1"-TFT
White

J1B
J1E
4 layers

speaker
No
Yes
5.0"-TFT
White

Overview of instrument cluster variants
6 layers

speaker
Yes (3 video inputs)
Yes
5.0"-TFT
White

with video function
J1C
Design
Instrument cluster
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Design
Multifunction steering wheel

The padded 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel
with 450 mm diameter is available in a leather
version (D0A) or a wood/leather version (D0D).
Compared to the predecessor model, it now offers
significantly greater control options which aid the
driver continuously.
The horn or air horn (F6Q) is actuated by pressing
the central cover.
An airbag on the driver side (S3A) is available as an
option for all vehicles.
The steering wheel height and inclination is
adjusted via a foot switch. This allows safe and
comfortable adjustment while keeping both hands
on the steering wheel. When the foot switch is
released, the steering column is locked in place
again. The height adjustment range has been
extended to 110 mm, while the inclination can be
steplessly adjusted from 28 to 47.
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Multifunction steering wheel, leather version (D0A)
The particularly steep park position (8.5 compared

to 10.5 on the predecessor model) provides additional space during breaks and facilitates entering
and exiting the vehicle.
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The new truck generation is equipped with the drive

authorization system, version 3 (FBS 3).
The following control units and components
combine to form the drive authorization system:
Engine management control unit (MCM)
The electronic ignition lock (EIS) is the central
controller unit of FBS 3 in combination with the
transmitter key.
Design

i Note
If one of the control units of the drive authorization
system or the electronic ignition lock (EIS) is
replaced, this must be taught into the drive authorization system with Star Diagnosis.
Removal of transmitter key (S953) with engine

running
After the engine is started, the transmitter key is
mechanically locked in the electronic ignition lock
(EIS). In this state, it is not possible to lock the
vehicle via the buttons of the transmitter key
because they are inaccessible.
However, a special mode allows the transmitter key
to be removed with the engine running. To do so,
the start/stop button must be pressed and held in
stage 1 with the engine running. The transmitter
key can then be removed. The message "Only
maneuvering speed possible" then appears on the
multifunction display of the instrument cluster.
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S1
S953

Transmitter key
Start/stop button
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Design
Transmitter key
The transmitter key (S953) is available in the
following three variants:
Low (F8A)
2 vehicle keys - no radio signal transmitter
Standard (F8B)
2 remote control keys - with unidirectional radio
signal receiver
Multi-function (F8C)
1 multifunction and 1 remote-control key - with bidirectional radio signal receiver/transmitter
Transmitter key (S953), Low variant

Integrated slide-out mechanical key (2)
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Transmitter key (S953), Standard variant
Integrated slide-out mechanical key

Unidirectional radio signal transmitter, 433 MHz
Coin cell
Battery capacity detection (visualized via
instrument cluster)
Locking and unlocking button for central locking
(range approx. 30 m)
The radio signals transmitted by the transmitter key
(S953) are received by the electronic ignition lock
(EIS) via a 30 cm antenna line integrated in the cab
wiring harness.
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Transmitter key (S953), multi-function variant
Design
Transmitter key
Bidirectional radio signal transmitter, 433 MHz

Li-ion rechargeable battery (inductively charged
via the electronic ignition lock (EIS))
Locking/unlocking button for central locking
(range approx. 30 m)
Removable mechanical key
4.5 cm (1.8") TFT color display
4-way control with central input button
Display and operation of various vehicle
functions (range approx. 100 m)
The radio signals transmitted and received by the
transmitter key (S953) are received/transmitted by
an antenna on the cab roof.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Main menu tabs

Display area for menu windows
Navigation button
Input button
Battery charge level indicator
Key radio signal strength
Submenu tabs
S953 Transmitter key
Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, the

following equipment can be controlled using the
multi-function transmitter key:
Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, the

following information can be displayed on the multifunction transmitter key:
Level control
Auxiliary heater on/off
Stationary air conditioner on/off
Interior lights
Locking and unlocking of doors, side windows
and tilting roof
Work lamps
Unlocking of cargo liftgate
Radio
Total mileage/operating hours

Lights status
Status of tire pressure monitor
Events recorded in instrument cluster
Fill levels of fuel and AdBlue
Exterior and interior temperature
Axle load
Reservoir pressure of compressed air system
Status of doors and flaps in combination with
alarm system
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Overall network
Networking
Overall network
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Networking
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Overall network
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100
A10c
A10b
A9
A10
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2 a3
A2 a1
A2 a2
A2
A1
Instrument cluster (ICUC)

control unit
Central gateway (CGW)
control unit
Central data memory (CDS)
Communications interface
(COM) control unit
Maintenance system (MS)
control unit
Drive control (CPC) control
unit
Engine management control
unit (MCM)
Transmission control unit
(TCM)
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)
control unit
Cab sensor and actuator
module (SCA)
Frame sensor and actuator
module (SCH)
Truck Control Center (TCC)
Antilock brake system (ABS)
control unit, 4-channel
control unit
control unit
A28
A30
A26
A25a
A25
A22
A21a
A21
A20a
A20
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12b
A11
Retarder control unit

(RCM)
Heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) control
unit
TRUCK auxiliary heater (ITH)
control unit
Stationary air conditioning
(IAC) control unit
Front radar sensor
(RDF) control unit
Driver door module (DCMD)
control unit
Front passenger door module
(DCMP) control unit
Electronic Air-Processing Unit
(EAPU) control unit
Front axle axle modulator
(Wabco)
Front axle axle modulator
(Knorr)
Rear axle axle modulator
(Wabco)
Rear axle axle modulator
(Knorr)
Parameterizable special
module (PSM) control unit
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) control unit
(Wabco)
(ESP) control unit
(Knorr)
Level control (CLCS) control
unit
Driver switch group
FleetBoard control unit
B81
G1a
A72
B42
B43
B66
A70
A58
A60
A57
A55
A54
A53
A43
A40
A35
A34
A33
Battery disconnect switch

control unit (BESO)
Additional steering axle (ASA)
control unit
Tire pressure monitor (TPM)
control unit
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) control unit
Modular switch panel (MSF)
control unit
Driver assistance system
(VRDU) control unit
Lower radiator shutters
controller unit
Upper radiator shutters
controller unit
NOx sensor control unit
upstream of diesel oxidation
catalytic converter
SCR control unit
Exhaust aftertreatment (ACM)
control unit
NOx sensor control unit
downstream of SCR catalytic
converter
Lane Assistant camera
Alarm siren
Interior protection sensor
Steering wheel angle sensor
(SAS)
Battery sensor (IBS)

Left multifunction control
lever
S22 Level control operating unit
S23 Right multifunction control
lever
S110
Left multifunction
steering wheel button
group
S111
Right multifunction
steering wheel button
group
X100.16 Diagnostic socket
X102.15 Trailer socket,
15-pin
X12.7
ABS trailer socket,
7-pin
X167.12 Electrical
connector
X910
Electrical
connector
XR-E1H Cable weld point
Exterior 1 CAN-H
XR-E1L Cable weld point
Exterior 1 CAN-L
XR-E1M Cable weld point
Exterior 1 CAN ground
S1
S20
Networking
Overall network
ASIC data bus

(Application System
Integrated Circuit)
Exterior CAN
Interior CAN
Frame CAN
Drive train CAN
Climate control CAN
Front axles brakes
CAN
Rear axle brakes CAN
Redundant brakes CAN
ESP brakes CAN
Trailer CAN (PSM)
Body CAN (PSM)
Telematics CAN
Diagnostic CAN
Trailer CAN (EBS)
Radar CAN
NOx CAN
CAN bus star point

cab instrument panel
CAN bus star point
frame
CAN bus star point
powerplant
LIN 5
LIN 6
LIN 7
LIN 8
LIN 9
LIN 10
LIN 11
LIN 4
LIN 1
LIN 2
LIN 3
Rain/light sensor LIN

Battery sensor LIN
Right multifunction control
lever LIN
Left multifunction control
lever LIN
Radiator shutters LIN
SCA/SCH redundancy LIN
Button group LIN
Level control LIN
Driver switch panel LIN
EAPU-LIN
ATA-LIN
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CAN 6b
CAN 6c
CAN 6d
CAN 7
CAN 8
CAN 9
CAN 10
CAN 11
CAN 12
CAN 13
Networking
CAN 1
CAN 2
CAN 3
CAN 4
CAN 5
CAN 6a
ASIC
Z4
Z3
Z1
Overall network
Networking
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Overall network
General
CAN data bus system
Due to the increase in electronic systems in the

new truck generation, more and more signals have
to be made available throughout the system. This
mainly affects the network, which has further
increased in complexity. Alongside the familiar CAN
and ASIC data bus systems, the LIN data bus is now
being used increasingly. In the new Actros, there
are 11 LIN data buses alone to connect the various
control units, switches and other electronic components to each other. On the other hand, the number
of CAN data buses has only increased slightly.
The CAN data bus system makes it possible to

exchange information between control units quickly
and reliably using few lines. In this case, the information is transmitted and received in succession
(serial). Exchange takes place on a bidirectional
basis i.e. every control unit acts as both a transmitter and a receiver.
On the new Actros, there is no longer a direct
connection from the telematics CAN (CAN 9) to the
diagnostic socket.
CAN bus
Transfer rate
[kBaud]
Exterior CAN (CAN 1)
500
Interior CAN (CAN 2)
500
Frame CAN (CAN 3)
500
Drive train CAN (CAN 4)
667
Climate control CAN (CAN 5)
500
Front axle brakes CAN (CAN 6a)
500
Rear axle brakes CAN (CAN 6b)
500
Redundant brakes CAN (CAN 6c)
500
ESP brakes CAN (CAN 6d)
500
Trailer CAN (PSM) (CAN 7)
125
Body CAN (PSM) (CAN 8)
125
Telematics CAN (CAN 9)
250
Diagnostic CAN (CAN 10)
500
Trailer CAN (EBS) (CAN 11)
125
Radar CAN (CAN 12)
500
NOx CAN (CAN 13)
250

The battery sensor (IBS) (G1a) is integrated in the
terminal clamp of the negative terminal in the
battery cable. The battery sensor (IBS) determines
the charge level and starting capability of the
batteries and transmits this information upon
request via the battery sensor LIN to the cab sensor
and actuator module (SCA).
Networking
Overall network
Prerequisites
The electronic ignition lock (EIS) is switched to
"Terminal 15 ON".
The battery capacity is correctly parameterized
in the instrument cluster control unit (ICUC) and
in the cab sensor and actuator module (SCA).
The battery sensor (IBS) has not been newly
connected.
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G1
G1a
Battery
The battery status can be viewed at any time under

the "Monitoring info" menu item in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster.
In addition, the driver is actively informed by appropriate messages on the multifunction display if the
battery charge level drops below a certain value.
i Note
A correct charge level value for the batteries is
only displayed on the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster after roughly 20 starting procedures.
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Networking

Power supply
The standard power supply consists of two maintenance-free 12 V batteries each with a capacity of
170 Ah and a weight of approx. 94 kg. Larger
batteries (2x12 V 220 Ah) are available under code
(E1C) and may also be required depending on the
equipment. The higher capacity variant has a
combined weight of roughly 120 kg.
The battery and energy management system
equipped as standard continuously monitors the
status of the battery and actively shuts off comfort
consumers before the battery charge level drops
below the value required to start the engine.
The sensor is connected to the cab sensor and actuator module (SCA) via the battery sensor LIN. The
module evaluates the signals and determines the
minimum battery charge level required for starting.
Before the minimum battery charge level is dropped
below, the cab sensor and actuator module (SCA)
shuts off the heater blower and radio via the cab
CAN. If this measure is not sufficiently effective (the
battery charge level drops even further), two warnings are issued on the multifunction display. The
first warning stage prompts the driver to shut off
further consumers. A brief warning tone sounds and
a visual warning is issued on the multifunction
display. For the second warning stage, 3 brief
warning tones sound and the driver is prompted to
start the engine.
The limits of the consumer shutoff function can be
parameterized. The charge level of the battery can
be displayed on the monitoring info menu of the
multifunction display.
Alternator
Alternators produced either by Delco Remy (100 A
variant only) or Bosch are used. A total of three
versions are available:
Manufacturer
104
Model
Delco Remy
28SI
Bosch
HD10
Bosch
HD10P
Code
E1N
E1M
Rated voltage (V)
Rated current (A) at alternator rpm

1800 rpm
6000 rpm
28
41
100
28
42
100
28
30
150
Sockets
Compared to the predecessor model, there are
extra connection options for additional consumers.
In the new Actros, up to 5 power outlets are available in the cab.
Cigarette lighter 24 V/4 A, dash support, standard (Y1Z)
Socket 24 V/15 A, max. 600 W, dash support,
standard (E3F/E3I)
Socket 24 V/15 A, front passenger footwell,
standard (E3L)
Additional socket 12 V/15 A, front passenger
footwell, SA (E3E)
Additional socket 24 V/15 A, front passenger
footwell, SA (E3Q)
Power socket 24 V/25 A, max. 600 W, front
passenger footwell, SA (E3R)
Socket 24 V/15 A, in right side wall stowage
compartment, SA (E3S)
Socket 24 V/15 A, behind seat, SA (E3M)
Networking
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Power socket 24 V/25 A (E3R)

1 PowerPort
2 PowerClip
The Power socket is available as special equipment

instead of the standard socket (E3L). This socket is
equipped with the MagCodePowerSystem for safe
connections. Here, the contact is closed by magnets
but other metallic objects cannot initiate switching.
This makes the system extremely short circuit-resistant. The corresponding mating connectors are also
supplied so that the customer can fit them to their
own devices.
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Coffee machine with Power socket
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Lights
Exterior lights
Headlamps
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Halogen headlamps (standard)
The following lighting equipment comes as standard in the new Actros:

Standing lights, low beams and high beams with
additional "Ambient illumination" function
Turn signals and hazard warning system with
additional "One-touch turn signaling" function
Front fog lamps
Rear foglamp, backup lamps and brake lights
LED clearance lamps
LED side marker lamps
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Bi-xenon headlamps (L1A)
Available as special equipment:
Code (L1A) Bi-xenon headlamps

Code (L1B) Daytime running lights
Code (L1H) Front fog lamps, halogen
Code (L1I) Front fog lamps, LED daytime running
lights
Code (L1N) Front fog lamps, LED daytime
running lights, cornering lights
Code (L3A) Lower work lamps
Code (L3C) Work lamps at top of cab rear panel
Code (F0T) Illuminated Mercedes star
Halogen headlamps
Bi-xenon headlamps (L1A)
The new Actros is equipped with halogen headlamps as standard.
A bi-xenon variant is available for all vehicles with

rear axle air suspension as special equipment.
The halogen headlamps feature 4-reflector technology and incorporate the functions of the high
beams, low beams, daytime running lights and turn
signal lamps, each with their own free-form reflectors; the standing lights are integrated in the low
beams. On vehicles equipped with the LED daytime
running lights special equipment option, the
daytime running lights integrated in the halogen
headlamps are omitted.
A headlamp cleaning system (L3Z) is always

required in combination with the bi-xenon headlamps.
The daytime running lights (L1B) can be integrated

in the halogen headlamps upon request or as standard in countries with corresponding legislation (as
of August 2012 daytime running lights are compulsory on all new commercial vehicle models as per
ECE-R 48). The additional H21 W bulb comes on as
soon as the engine is started, but not if the low
beams are switched on. In order to help increase
the service life of this light source, the cab sensor
and actuator module (SCA) reduces the supply
voltage by means of pulse width modulation (PWM)
to 23.8 V.
The same electronics filter out any voltage peaks
which occur and increase the service life of the light
sources (H7 for low beams, H1 for high beams,
PY21 W for turn signals).
Lights
Exterior lights
Front fog lamps, halogen (L1H, standard

with Giga roof cab (F1J))
The front fog lamps are located underneath the
main headlamps. The covering lens is made of hardened pressed glass and is bonded to the housing.
The light source used (H11) ensures an optimally
aligned glow coil at the focal point of the reflector.
Front fog lamps, LED daytime running

lights, cornering lights (L1N)
A specially designed reflector ensures that both the
fog lamp requirements (both lamps switched on)
and the low beam requirements (left or right-hand
lamp switched on) can be met. The low beams are
controlled via the cab sensor and actuator module
(SCA).
Instead of the pressed glass lens used previously, a

plastic lens is used on the halogen headlamps. This
is coated with a paint system which, on the one
hand, has a high resistance to UV radiation and, on
the other hand, is scratch-resistant. The advantages of the plastic lens are its resistance to stone
chipping and its lower mass compared to glass.
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Lights
Exterior lights
Front fog lamps, LED daytime running lights
(L1I)
The daytime running lights consist of 5 LEDs. The
drive electronics, which incorporate a constantcurrent supply, reverse polarity protection, overvoltage protection and an EMC circuit, are integrated in each lamp. The constant-current supply
ensures uniform light output in the event of voltage
fluctuations. An aluminium heat sink leading
outside the vehicle is used to cool the LEDs. This
special cooling system is necessary to control the
temperature balance and thus achieve the required
service life of approx. 30,000 h. If LED daytime
running lights are installed, the daytime running
light function in the halogen headlamps is omitted.
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Lights
Exterior lights
Function
The lighting equipment for the exterior lights is
actuated and monitored by the cab sensor and
actuator module (SCA) and the frame sensor and
actuator module (SCH).
Cab sensor and actuator module (SCA)
The cab sensor and actuator module (SCA) contains
the switching logic for the lighting equipment at the
front end of the vehicle as well as controlling and
monitoring the trailer lighting and generating the
flashing frequency of the turn signal system.
The following lighting equipment is connected to
the cab sensor and actuator module (SCA):
Left turn signal lamp and side marker lamp

Right turn signal lamp and side marker lamp
Left headlamp
Right headlamp
Left front clearance lamp
Right front clearance lamp
Left front fog lamp and daytime running lamp
Right front fog lamp and daytime running lamp
On vehicles with illuminated Mercedes star (F0T),

the illumination of the Mercedes star is also actuated and monitored and on vehicles with lower
work lamps (L3A) or work lamps at the top of the
cab rear panel (L3C) the swiveling work lamps are
actuated and monitored.
Frame sensor and actuator module (SCH)

The frame sensor and actuator module (SCH) actuates and monitors the lighting equipment at the
rear of the vehicle. This includes:
Left rear lamp unit

Right rear lamp unit
Left side marker lamp 1
Right side marker lamp 1
Emergency operation concept

Supply with terminal 30
The frame sensor and actuator module (SCH) is
equipped with 2 power supply lines. If one of these
lines fails, some of the lighting equipment will
remain functional.
Supply with terminal 31
There is no redundant supply with terminal 31. The
terminal 31 supply line is however monitored and
open circuits are detected.
CAN redundancy
The SCA/SCH redundancy LIN provides CAN
redundancy between the cab sensor and actuator
module (SCA) and the frame sensor and actuator
module (SCH).
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Lights
Exterior lights
Rear lamps
The 6-chamber rear lamps have been redesigned.
They are also available in an LED version as special
equipment (L1P).
Instead of the usual bulbs, the rear lamps are then
equipped with energy-saving and long-life LEDs for
the turn signal, brake light, position lamp and taillight functions. In addition to their long service life,
the use of LEDs also provides a further safety
advantage due to the quicker response of the brake
lights.
The rear fog lamp and backup lamp functions are
each performed by a 21 W bulb and the license
plate lamp takes the form of a 10 W bulb.
Backup warning system
An acoustic backup warning system integrated in
the rear lamps is available for all rear lamps and in
two variants.
The standard version (E6Z) can be switched off via
a switch on the instrument panel. The backup
warning system is combined with the hazard
warning system (E6Y) especially for the law in
Austria. When this version is switched off, only the
hazard warning system flashes when reverse gear is
engaged.
On both versions, the sound level can be reduced
from approx. 73 dB (A) to approx. 55 dB (A) by
engaging reverse gear twice within 7 seconds.
Clearance lamp
The LED clearance lamp installed as standard
contains 4 LEDs. Due to the use of a current control
system, the light output remains constant in the
event of voltage fluctuations. The light geometry
has been designed to allow installation on 4
different roof variants and 2 sun visor variants.
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1 Right taillamp
2 Backup warning system
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Side marker lamp

LED side marker lamps form part of the standard
equipment. Their number varies depending on the
length of the vehicle.
Ambient illumination
("Follow-Me-Home" illumination)
Ambient illumination forms part of the basic scope
of all vehicles. After the doors are opened or shut,
the headlamps and the interior lights remain on for
a certain period of time. The desired period of time
can be set on the instrument cluster in 15 s steps.
The function is activated by unlocking the vehicle
(e.g. using the radio remote control) or by opening
the doors. In combination with the rain and light
sensor (F8X) (RLS), the light only switches on if the
RLS detects darkness.
The lighting equipment which can be selected for
this function in the instrument cluster includes:
Marker lamps
Fog lamps
Low beams
Daytime running lights
The interior illumination incorporates:
Scope of ambiance illumination (D5B):
"Night sky" lights (6 LEDs)

Stowage compartment above windshield (4
LEDs)
Footwell trim/passenger footwell (2 LEDs)
Steering column trim (2 LEDs)
Driver/passenger reading lamp

Bunk reading lamp
Interior lights
Night illumination (green) as antiglare
orientation lighting while driving
Ambience illumination (blue) as interior illumination with the vehicle parked
Lights
Interior lights
The lighting functions are activated/deactivated by

operating the following switches:
Switch panel above the windshield
Front passenger door switch panel
Bunk switch panel
The interior lights can be switched off globally via
the interior light switch in the bunk switch panel.
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Safety

Active Brake Assist 2 (ABA) (S1C) monitors the
traffic situation ahead of the vehicle by using data
from the vehicle and by determining distances to
the vehicle ahead and its speed. The system can
only monitor vehicles in the same lane or stationary
objects which are straight ahead, but not oncoming
vehicles. If the system detects a danger of a rearend collision, the driver is informed of the danger by
a three-stage warning system.
1st warning phase
Visual (red) warning on instrument cluster and
acoustic warning in the form of an intermittent
warning tone, radio is muted.
2nd warning phase
A gentle brake intervention is carried out in addition
to the visual and acoustic warning (deceleration of
approx. 3 m/s2)
ABA can be shut off manually at any time. The

status "ABA deactivated" is shown by an indicator
lamp on the instrument cluster. The visual warning
on the instrument cluster remains active even when
the system is switched off. When emergency
braking is triggered, the hazard warning flasher is
also actuated simultaneously with an increased
flashing frequency in order to draw the attention of
the road users behind the vehicle to the danger.
After the emergency brake application, the flashing
frequency is reduced to normal.
i Note
Only the 1st and 2nd warning stages are triggered
for stationary obstacles, but emergency braking is
not triggered.
3rd warning phase

Emergency braking is automatically triggered (only
if obstacles are still traveling)
Until the emergency brake application actually
occurs, it can be aborted as follows by driver intervention:
Actuation of right multifunction control lever

Actuation of brake pedal
Actuation of accelerator pedal
Actuation of steering wheel
Actuation of Active Brake Assist button
i Note
Emergency braking is always carried out with the
maximum brake pressure and does not adjust
automatically to the weather and road conditions.
After the emergency brake application, the vehicle
is held by the brake automatically for a maximum
of 5 s.
Once emergency braking has been triggered, it can

only be aborted by pressing the Active Brake Assist
button or by depressing the accelerator pedal to the
kickdown position.
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A front radar sensor is installed in the front bumper

for the ABA and Proximity Control Assist functions.
In the new Actros, a 3rd generation sensor manufactured by Continental is used. Although the size
of the housing is smaller compared to the predecessor model, this front radar sensor has a larger
sensing range. It has the following additional advantages:
Self-calibration also takes place during driving operation (vehicle speed v > 30 km/h). If the sensor
cannot adjust itself within the required tolerances,
a fault message is shown on the multifunction
display.
The front radar sensor is self-calibrating, which

eliminates the need for complex calibration at
the plant
In future, ABA and Proximity Control Assist will
also be available on steel-sprung vehicles
Improved short-range scanning
More powerful electronics, allowing the system
to also detect stationary obstacles
Frequency range: 76 to 77 GHz
Safety
Technical data:
Connection: 8-pin connector (watertight)
Short range coverage: 56, range 0.25 to 50 m
Long range coverage: 18, range 0 to 200 m
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Warning indicator in multifunction display
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Safety

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is available
in the form of the stability control assistant (S1D).
In critical driving situations, e.g. sudden evasive
maneuvers or high cornering speeds, it prevents
the vehicle from skidding, jackknifing or rolling
over.
It operates irrespective of the load condition or road
surface condition. For vehicles with initial registration as of 11/2011, the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) must be installed as standard in
ECE countries.
The stability control assistant is now available for all
2 and 3-axle vehicles (except all-wheel drive vehicles).
In a critical driving situation, the following automatic control interventions stabilize the vehicle:
Reduction in engine torque
Selective braking of individual wheels on tractor
vehicle
Selective actuation of semitrailer/trailer brake
system
Braking of entire tractor/trailer combination
The stability control assistant is only active during
driving operation and at a vehicle speed of
v > 10 km/h. It does not operate with reverse gear
engaged.
In the case of vehicles which do not require stability

control due to aftermarket modifications or registration in a non-ECE country, it can be omitted with
code (S9Z).
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit
contains a lateral acceleration sensor and a yaw
rate sensor. In addition, the desired driving direction of the driver is detected via a steering wheel
angle sensor. Together with signals from the wheel
speed sensors, the control unit can detect deviations of the vehicle from its intended path.
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
control unit
General
The Lane Keeping Assist system (S1H) is available
for all vehicles as special equipment and will also
eventually become compulsory on new vehicles. As
of November 2013, the active safety system will
become a legal requirement on all new vehicle
models (passenger cars and commercial vehicles)
which are registered in the European Union. This
will apply to all new vehicles as of November 2015.
Function
As of a speed of roughly 60 km/h, a digital camera
behind the windshield records the vehicle position
relative to the left-hand and right-hand lane markings. A powerful microcomputer continuously evaluates the images recorded. When the vehicle
crosses over a lane marking, a warning signal (highfrequency rattling) from the corresponding lefthand or right-hand door speaker sounds for roughly
1.5 to 4 seconds.
Safety
Lane Keeping Assist

Due to the following optimizations of the Lane
Keeping Assist system, it is expected that the
system will enjoy significantly greater acceptance
from drivers:
An improved camera and modified algorithm
produce significantly fewer incorrect warnings
By separating the camera and the electronics,
the housing of the camera, which also houses
the rain and light sensor, has been made significantly smaller and thus restricts the view out of
the windshield less.
The system indicator in the lower left area of the
multifunction display is displayed permanently.
The indicator differentiates between continuous
and broken lines.
The system is able to detect ambiguous lane
markings ("construction site detection") and
then switches to a passive mode. This also
applies to tight corners and narrow lanes.
The volume of the radio is reduced while the
warning tone is output, but not completely
muted as previously
At the same time, the vehicle's lane deviation is

indicated on the instrument cluster. The visual indication is also issued if acoustic warnings are
suppressed due to driver activities, but not in
passive mode.
Lane Keeping Assist is a support system only and
does not intervene actively in the driving situation.
If the driver actuates the accelerator pedal, turn
signal or brake, the warning signal is suppressed.
As on the predecessor model, Lane Keeping Assist
can be switched off via a button on the instrument
panel. The status "deactivated" is indicated by the
LED in the button.
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Safety
Roll control assistant

The purpose of the roll control assistant (S1F) is to
adjust the suspension damping selectively to the
respective driving situation and is only available for
air-sprung vehicles because the function is incorporated in the level control (CLCS) control unit. If the
roll control system is requested, the full version of
the level control (CLCS) control unit is always
installed.
On all air-sprung semitrailer tractors, the standard
level control system (CLCS) can be extended to the
roll control assistant. The functions of the roll
control assistant are enabled for each axle via
parameters. Up to four axles can be actuated.
The control logic records the measured sensor
signals e.g. vehicle speed, steering wheel angle,
brake pressure and spring travel and uses these to
determine the current load condition and current
driving situation. Based on this information, it
switches the shock absorbers between hard,
safety-focussed tuning and soft, comfortable
tuning.
There are always two shock absorbers installed on
each axle, each featuring an electrically actuated
proportional damping valve. These are actuated
steplessly on an axle-by-axle basis. On partially airsprung vehicles, shock absorbers with roll control
are also installed on the steel-sprung front axle.
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Roll control damper

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Piston rod
Seal and guide unit
Working cylinder
Compensation chamber for holding displaced fluid
Working piston and piston valve, optionally with linear
or degressive characteristics
6 Bottom valve with special bores, springs and valves for
exact adjustment of the damping force
7 External proportional valve
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A tire pressure monitor (S1Y) which has been

improved in key areas is available for all model
designations. The system supports the driver by
displaying the tire inflation pressure on the multifunction display. Correct tire inflation pressure
increases the service life of the tires and lowers fuel
consumption.
Previously, the wireless tire pressure monitor was
only available in combination with super single
tires. The new tire pressure monitor, on the other
hand, is available for almost all tire sizes and types
and for vehicles with up to 4 axles. Furthermore, it
is not necessary to manually teach-in the wheel
sensors to their positions on the vehicle. The automatic position detection is based on evaluation of
the strength of the signal reception and detection of
rotation direction.
Based on these variables, the signals from the
wheel sensors can be assigned to their position on
the vehicle. Due to detection of the rotation direction, this only takes place as of a speed of
v > 7 km/h.
There is a wheel sensor in each rim, which detects
the tire temperature and tire inflation pressure.
They are supplied with power by a lithium battery.
The integrated high-frequency transmitters
transmit a radio data telegram at a frequency of
433 MHz to the antenna, which in turn forwards it
via the system's dedicated CAN bus to the tire pressure monitor (TPM) control unit in the cab. The radio
data telegram contains the following information,
for example:
Safety

The wheel sensors are installed inside each individual tire and are screwed to the rim with the valve,
which identified by a colored ring.
The intended service life of the battery is roughly
5 years. The current charge level of the battery of
each individual wheel sensor is displayed in the tire
pressure monitor menu. In addition, roughly
6 months before the battery becomes empty, the
driver is prompted via the instrument cluster to also
have the wheel sensors changed during the next
tire change. Since the sensors are sealed for
strength-related reasons, the entire wheel sensor is
always replaced.
The specified pressure is set at the plant based on
the tire size, type and manufacturer for a temperature of 20 C and can also be read out on the instrument cluster. If the tire size is changed, the specified pressure must also be re-parameterized with
Star Diagnosis.
Deviations of the tire inflation pressure from the
specified pressure are detected by the tire pressure
monitor. When the set limits are reached, a warning
is issued via the multifunction display. Since the tire
inflation pressure varies according to the temperature, the tire pressure monitor always performs
automatic corrections of the warning thresholds at
elevated temperatures.
ID of wheel sensors
Current tire inflation pressure in bar
Current tire air temperature
Charge level of lithium battery
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Safety

The wheel sensors are screwed to the wheel
shoulder with the filling valve and are identified by
a colored ring on the filling valve.
1 Wheel sensor
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Wheel sensors
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Tire pressure monitor (TPM) control unit

Antenna of 1st front axle
Left antenna of 1st driven rear axle
Right antenna of 1st driven rear axle
Left antenna of 2nd driven rear axle/trailing axle
Right antenna of 2nd driven rear axle/trailing axle
Safety

Indicators on multifunction display
1 Tire menu selection
2 Front axle tire pressure indicator
3 Rear axle tire pressure indicator
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5
6
7
Axle 1 menu selection

Tire pressure indicator
Tire temperature indicator
Battery charge level
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9
10
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Axle 2 menu selection

Tire pressure indicator
Tire temperature indicator
Battery charge level
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Autonomous intelligent cruise control (ART) is available in the form of Proximity Control Assist (S1I) for
all vehicles in combination with Mercedes PowerShift 3. For the first time, Proximity Control Assist
can also be installed on the new Actros without
retarder.
The most important new feature of Proximity
Control Assist is, however, its ability to operate
even at speeds of below 15 km/h.
Using the front radar sensor installed in the
bumper, Proximity Control Assist detects the vehicles in front and automatically maintains a set
distance from them. It brakes automatically at
maximum deceleration down to a complete standstill.
However, Proximity Control Assist can only intervene for stationary vehicles which were previously
detected as driving. Accordingly, the system cannot
intervene for stationary objects such as stationary
vehicles (end of traffic jam) or obstacles on the
road.
For safety reasons, the vehicle does not start off
again automatically after being stationary for more
than 2 seconds. Instead, this must be initiated by
the driver either by depressing the accelerator
pedal or by pressing the "RES" button on the right
button group of the multifunction steering wheel.
In terms of the control interventions of the system,
it must be noted that for safety reasons brake interventions at speeds of between 15 90 km/h are
limited to 2 m/s2, and at speeds of below 15 km/h
to max. 3 m/s2. If the traffic situation requires
greater deceleration, the driver is informed of this
by a visual/acoustic distance warning so that the
deceleration can be increased by operating the
brake pedal if necessary. Without any vehicles in
front, Proximity Control Assist is deactivated below
5 km/h.
The desired distance to the vehicle in front can be

adjusted in 5 steps (instead of 7 previously) from a
minimum of 1.5 to a maximum of 3.6 seconds. After
the ignition is switched off, the medium value is
always preset which corresponds to a time distance
of 2.2 seconds. At a speed of 80 km/h this corresponds to a distance from the vehicle in front of
roughly 49 m. With the vehicle stationary, a
minimum distance of 4 m is maintained.
Proximity Control Assist only operates when the
driver is seated in the driver seat. This is continuously checked by a seat occupied sensor. For this
reason, Proximity Control Assist is currently only
available in combination with the comfort driver
suspension seat (D1C) or air-conditioned driver
suspension seat (D1D).
Fault messages from Proximity Control Assist are
output via a yellow warning on the instrument
cluster and a warning tone which is of a lower
frequency than the messages from Active Brake
Assist 2.
If the cruise control functions are operated via the
steering wheel buttons, incorrect operation is
possible under certain circumstances e.g. several
buttons are pressed simultaneously. A plausibility
checking function in the drive control (CPC) control
unit checks which operation makes sense. The "Off"
button and the "RES" button always have priority in
this case for safety reasons.
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Front radar sensor (RDF) control unit
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The JSK 37 and JSK 42 fifth wheel couplings from

JOST are also available with sensing technology
both in the standard and in the compact versions.
They feature sensor-assisted monitoring of the
locking system and remote indication of the
coupling status to provide additional comfort and
safety when coupling or uncoupling a trailer and
during driving operation.
In the case of sensed fifth wheel couplings, it is still
necessary to manually open the fifth wheel coupling
when uncoupling a trailer but there is no need for
visual inspection of the fifth wheel coupling after a
trailer is successfully coupled because the coupling
status is displayed on the instrument cluster.
The fifth wheel coupling is monitored by three
sensors:
1 Locking status sensor

2 Kingpin sensor
3 Semi-trailer plate sensor
Sensed fifth wheel coupling
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The sensor for the locking status has a

redundant design and incorporates 2 reed
switches for reliable sensing of the locking
process.
An inductive sensor monitors the position of the
kingpin.
A third sensor (also inductive) indicates contact
with the semi-trailer plate, thus making coupling
easier.
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The rain and light sensor (F8X) is located at the
front under the windshield in the center.
The rain and light sensor records the current
ambient light intensity and the degree of wetting of
the windshield. It uses this information to generate
a corresponding signal which is needed to control
the following functions:
Exterior lights
Interior lights
Intermittent wipe of wiper system
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The outside mirror with maneuvering position on

the front passenger side (F6L) is available for all
vehicles.
To improve visibility of the semitrailer/trailer,
particularly during reverse maneuvering, the main
mirror on the passenger side can be moved into an
optimal maneuvering position (approx. 10
outwards) by pressing the button (1).
The desired maneuvering position can be adjusted
further via the mirror rocker switch because each
different seat position can require a different
maneuvering position.
The function is terminated under the following
conditions:
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After 2 minutes elapse

By pressing the button (1) again
When a vehicle speed of v > 10 km/h is
exceeded
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Comfort

The new Actros features an air-regulated heating,
ventilation and climate control system.
The air distribution system of the heating, ventilation and climate control system includes:
The temperature is not adjusted by means of a

water regulating valve but by mixing cold and warm
air with a blend air flap. This produces an immediate
response and accurate adjustability.
A defroster duct with exhaust vents located at

uniform intervals along the windshield
Four horizontally/vertically adjustable and
closable air vents in the instrument panel. The
right-hand driver air vent with diffuser function.
Targeted air feed to the side windows through
multi-range air vents
Air vents for the driver footwell located on both
sides and next to the steering column
Two air vents for the front passenger footwell
All of the components, except the manual heater,

are networked with each other via CAN bus and
diagnosis-capable.
For the first time, an air vent which distributes the
air indirectly and without draft within the cab by
means of a diffuser function has also been used.
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All air flaps of the heating, ventilation and climate

control system are operated by electric motors. The
max. heat output is 12.0 kW and the max. cooling
output is 9.0 kW.
The interior temperature sensor is located in the
stowage compartment above the windshield.
The following variants of the heating, ventilation
and climate control system are available:
Heater with manual temperature control
Heater with automatic temperature control in
combination with auxiliary water heater
(D6M/D6N)
Air conditioning with automatic temperature
control (D6F)
Automatic air conditioning with fully automatic
temperature and air distribution control, with
sun sensor and air quality sensor for automatic
fresh air/recirculated air control (D6G)
The automatic air conditioning is characterized by

the following features:
Comfort
All functions (blower, air distribution,

temperature) are adjusted to the ambient
conditions fully automatically
In addition to the interior temperature sensor,
an air outlet temperature sensor improves the
control quality of the air conditioner
Using a sun sensor, the intensity of the incoming
solar radiation is incorporated for control of the
outlet air temperature
The air quality sensor detects increased concentration of CO and NOx in the outside air and
automatically switches to air recirculation mode
until the quality of the outside air is adequate
again
Assignment of heating, ventilation and climate control systems to cab
Manual
heater
Air conditioning
Automatic
air cond.
Stationary
air cond.
D6F
D6G
D6H
Cab width 2.3 m
Standard
SA
SA
SA
Cab width 2.5 m
SA
Standard
SA
SA
Auxiliary
water heater
Cab
Auxiliary
water heater
Cab
and engine
Residual heat
utilization
D6M
D6N
D6I
Cab width 2.3 m
SA
SA
SA
Cab width 2.5 m
SA
SA
SA
Code
Code
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Comfort

A/C operating units
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Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (D6F)
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Automatic air conditioning with fully automatic temperature and air distribution control, with sun sensor and air
quality sensor for automatic fresh air/recirculated air control (D6G)
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Auxiliary water heater, general information
Stationary air conditioner (D6H)
The auxiliary water heater (SA) is installed under the

cab floor on the left-hand side and is insulated from
vibrations. The auxiliary water heater can be operated via the operating unit for the heater/air conditioning or the auxiliary heater button in the vicinity
of the lower bed.
The design of the stationary air conditioner (SA) has

been modified significantly and consists primarily of
two assemblies:
Auxiliary water heater, cab (D6M)

The auxiliary water heater is exclusively intended
for heating the heating circuit for the cab. The
maximum heat output is 3.8 kW.
Auxiliary water heater, cab and engine (D6N)
The auxiliary water heater is intended for heating
the heating circuit for the cab and engine. The
maximum heat output is 9.1 kW.
Residual heat utilization (D6I)
The residual heat pump is installed under the cab on
the driver side and is insulated from vibrations. On
vehicles with code (D6G) Automatic air conditioning
or code (D6N) Auxiliary water heater for cab and
engine, the residual heat pump is installed as standard. Depending on the outside temperature and
coolant temperature, the residual heat pump can be
operated for up to 2 hours.
Comfort
Cold reservoir with stationary air conditioner

solenoid valve and recirculation pump for
refrigerant
Refrigeration unit with control unit, blower, heat
exchanger, dust filter and air ducts
The cold reservoir is installed underneath the cab
on the left-hand side instead of the tool box. The
refrigeration unit is attached to the rear panel of the
cab.
The two assemblies are connected by two flexible
lines in which a water/glycol mixture circulates as
refrigerant. The refrigerant is the same as the
coolant used for the engine cooling system. The
cold reservoir can be charged by the refrigerant
compressor during driving operation.
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Comfort
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6
7
8
Cold reservoir
Dust filter
Blower
Reservoir
Heat exchanger
Exhaust vents
Intake duct
Cab forced ventilation
A14
Stationary air conditioning (IAC) control unit
Stationary air conditioner cold reservoir

1
10
11
12
Cold reservoir
Check valve
Service connection, fill/empty
Cold reservoir expansion valve
A41b1 Stationary air conditioner cold reservoir

temperature sensor
A41m1 Stationary air conditioner cold reservoir
coolant pump
A41y1 Stationary air conditioner cold reservoir
solenoid valve
W83.30-1214-00
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New radio generation

The radio in the new Actros forms part of the Truck
Control Center (TCC). It is integrated optimally and
ergonomically into the dash support. In addition to
the increased operating comfort, this also creates
an important safety advantage: the driver's view is
not distracted from the road as much when operating the radio. All radio units are supplied by Bosch
and are equipped with a USB interface (standard on
the long cabs).
The radio including navigation system, which is fully

integrated in the TCC, is an exciting new feature.
The navigation information is displayed both on the
17.8 cm (7") color display and on the multifunction
display.
Radio, with USB connection (J2E)
CD radio (J2A)
FM/AM single tuner with RDS-EON and 2 x 6

station presets
Front mini-USB connection
AUX connection, e.g. for MP3 players at front
and rear
Telephone muting
Output power 2 x 20 W
One-line segment display
Telematics
Same features as J2E, plus

CD player (MP3 and WMA-capable)
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Telematics
Bluetooth CD radio (J2B)
Comfort Bluetooth CD radio (J2C)
Same features as J2A, plus
Same features as J2B, plus:
12.2 cm (5") monochrome display

2 x 10 station presets
Bluetooth interface with hands-free system,
audio streaming
Integrated hands-free microphone
12-button keypad for telephone operation
Output power 4 x 20 W
Preinstallation for mobile phone charging cradle

(1) with external antenna connection
Comfort Bluetooth radio/navigation system

(J2D)
Same features as J2C, plus:

High-resolution 17.8 cm (7) color display
Navigation: preinstalled navigation data for
Europe including truck restrictions
Navigation display on instrument cluster
Destination memory/address book
Dynamic route guidance
Visual and acoustic driving recommendations
Video input e.g. for reversing camera
Video functions for
mpeg1/mpeg2/divX/SVCD/DVD video formats
Digital operator's manual
8 GB hard disk
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Mini-USB connection
Speakers
The mini-USB connection on the radio can be used

to charge the battery of an additional device e.g. an
MP3 player. The radio can be operated in different
ways:
The sound is output via two broadband speakers in

the doors and a center speaker (J2I) in the stowage
compartment above the windshield on vehicles with
standard equipment. The center speaker is
designed as a dual coil speaker. The first coil is used
to play music, sound and voice from the radio while
the second coil is used as a vehicle information
source and performs the following acoustic functions irrespective of whether or not the radio is
switched on:
All functions can be controlled on the radio unit

itself; the selected radio station or CD is displayed in plain text on the radio display
Only the "Volume +/-" and "Track/Station"
functions can be operated via the "Radio" button
on the cab rear panel
The functions "Switch on/off", "Source", "Volume +/-", "Mute" and "Track/Station" can be
operated via the new multifunction key.
Depending on the radio unit, the following functions can be activated via the steering wheel
buttons:
- Volume +/- Change station/SCAN
- Select CD/Track/Music Browser
- Telephone control/phone book
- Change source
- Select CD track
Telematics
Warning buzzer
Feedback after completion of gear-shift operations
Turn signal indicator sounds
The second coil of the center speaker is actuated by
the instrument cluster (not on vehicles with J1A
because here there is a separate speaker), which
receives the input signals and generates the
different sounds in accordance with their priority.
In the "Audio" menu item, the multifunction display

shows plain text about the selected radio station or
USB/CD activities. When operating via the steering
wheel buttons, every change is displayed for easier
navigation.
Upon request, the radio can be omitted on vehicles
where it is standard equipment with code (J9Y). If
no radio is installed at the plant, no speakers and no
wiring harness are supplied either. The antenna is
routed into the DIN slot without wiring.
On vehicles with 12 V radio preinstallation (J9F) for
retrofitting, the connecting cable and the antenna
lines are routed into the DIN slot in the TCC. The
code includes the voltage converter 24 V/12 V, 10
A (E3A), but no wiring for the center speaker.
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Telematics
Code (J2K) Speakers, 2-way system, contains the
following:
2 woofers in the doors (160 mm dia.)
1 center speaker in the stowage compartment
above the windshield
2 tweeters in the A-pillars
The Sound system (J2J) provides an even better

sound experience. Here, 2 additional broadband
speakers in the bed area and an active subwoofer in
the stowage box ensure optimal sound distribution
within the cab.
Further communication features available as

special equipment:
CB radio
Code (J9A): Preinstallation for retrofitting of CB
radio, including voltage converter 24 V/12 V, 10 A
(E3A) and antenna.
Code (J2Z): The CB mobile radio system includes
the 12 V voltage converter (18 A), a microphone
and the CB radio antenna and represents a highquality, all-in-one ex factory solution for all vehicles.
Communications interface (COM) (E4A)

The communications interface is a technical prerequisite for connecting and operating an on-board
computer (e.g. FleetBoard) via the CAN data bus
of the vehicle. Vehicles with FleetBoard packages
(code J3A, J3C, J3D, J3E, J3J, J9C, J3M) are therefore
equipped with (E4A) as standard.
The communications interface, which allows an onboard computer to be connected to the vehicle,
makes it possible for the dispatching office to
remotely access vehicle data through digital data
transfer e.g. for trip planning, transport capacity
planning, maintenance scheduling etc.
Previously integrated in the parameterizable special
module (PSM) control unit, the communications
interface now forms part of the central gateway
(CGW) control unit.
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Interface, fleet management system,

FMS 2.0 (E4B)
FMS standard 3.0 will be available as of October

2011 and contains further data.
Code E4B contains a standardized telematics interface (COM), which is defined by fleet management
system standard 2.0 (FMS standard 2.0).
E4B Is only available in combination with the

telematics preinstallation (J9B).
The interface converts the standardized CAN data

into the standardized SAE J1939 format and
forwards it to the respective fleet management
system. The FMS standard was defined jointly by
various European vehicle manufacturers (Daimler,
DAF Trucks, IVECO, MAN, Scania and Volvo). As
such, different fleet management systems can use
and evaluate the vehicle data obtained from vehicles of the aforementioned manufacturers without
problem and independently.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following
data can be accessed in FMS standard 2.0 (valid as
of October 2010):
Vehicle speed
Accelerator pedal position
Cruise control/clutch/power take-off status
Brake light switch
Total fuel consumption
Fuel tank fill level
Engine speed
Axle load of individual axles
Gross vehicle weight
Total engine operating hours
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Software identification number
Total mileage of vehicle (km)
Next maintenance service
Tachograph information
Engine coolant temperature
FMS standard information
Tachograph: speed, driver card, driver status,
direction of travel, exceeding of speed limits
The retrofit allows parallel operation i.e. an external

telematics system can be connected to the FleetBoard vehicle computer and it will find the FMS
interface previously activated via FleetBoard at
the request of the customer. The FleetBoard
vehicle computer is delivered from the plant with
the FMS interface deactivated as standard.
Telematics
The telematics preinstallation (J9B) contains a

GSM/GPS antenna on the cab roof and wiring up to
the DIN slot in the stowage compartment above the
windshield. With the telematics preinstallation, an
external navigation or telematics device can be
subsequently retrofitted.
The preinstallation for FleetBoard (J9C) contains
additional features compared to E4B and more
information can be accessed than via the standardized telematics interface. It contains:
The mechanical/electrical preinstallation
(antennas and lines for the FleetBoard components within the direct field of view/reach
CAN connection in accordance with ISO11898
Exclusive access to all CAN and diagnostic data
for FleetBoard telematics
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Telematics
Antennas
Tachograph
Through the use of antenna splitters, one

GSM/GPS antenna is sufficient to supply the navigation unit and FleetBoard. Depending on the
number of terminals installed, a double or triple
splitter is used; these both have the same design
and are installed in the same position.
The tachograph records driving times and rest

periods for the driver and co-driver. It is available in
modular or digital versions and in the following variants:
Code (J1R):
Digital tachograph, EC, rpm, ADR
Code (J1K):
Tachograph, 1 day + 2 driver, modular
Code (J1P):
Tachograph, 1 day + 2 driver, up to 140 km/h
(modular)
The digital tachograph (J1R) is available from the
suppliers VDO (J1S) or Stoneridge (J1T).
A calibration system (G5Z) is required to put the
modular tachograph into operation; this adjusts the
speed and odometer readings to the vehiclespecific situation. It takes the tire size and rear axle
ratio into account for this purpose.
In the case of countries without regulations
governing working times or vehicles which are not
subject to monitoring of working times, the
tachograph can also be omitted (code (J1Z)
Speedometer, omission of tachograph).
i Note
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Antennas (example, equipment-dependent)

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2
3
4
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Radio/telephone antenna
GSM/GPS antenna for TollCollect
GSM/GPS antenna
CB radio antenna
There is no special calibration requirement for the

tachograph (TCO). As of October 2011, the
customer can enter the license plate number once
in the TCO themselves without a workshop card or
workshop tool.
FleetBoard vehicle computer (J3A/J3M)

FleetBoard is a telematics-supported Internet
service for modern vehicle, fleet and transport
management which supports fleet managers,
drivers and dispatching staff. The data transfer
between the vehicle and FleetBoard takes place
via mobile radio(GSM/GPRS).
On the new Actros, the FleetBoard TiiRec vehicle
computer is installed as standard and forms the
basis for the FleetBoard vehicle management
system.
Telematics
Features:
Technical data for modern commercial vehicles
with FMS interface
Integrated GSM/GPRS modem and GPS
receiver
Driver recognition with FleetBoard Driver Card
Online update feature
Travel records
Telediagnosis
Standard DIN slot
Individual customization of messages
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FleetBoard vehicle computer
FleetBoard DispoPilot, mobile (J3C)

The FleetBoard DispoPilot, mobile is a sturdy,
shock-proof handheld device. It is used for communication between the driver, vehicle and dispatch
office and is installed in the center stowage
compartment of the dash support.
Features:
9.9 cm (3.9") color display with touchscreen
2D imager for barcode scanning and loading list
comparison
Recording and transmission of electronic signatures
Connection to vehicle management system and
time management system (in combination with
FleetBoard TiiRec)
Europe-wide communication between driver and
dispatch staff
Positioning and mapping
Remote software update
W82.87-1001-00
FleetBoard DispoPilot, mobile
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Telematics
Fleetboard DispoPilot.guide (J3E)
The FleetBoard DispoPilot.guide is a fixed installation variant with large screen and, as the cost-efficient entry-level model, offers the following
features:
17.8 cm (7") color display with touchscreen
Connection to vehicle management system and
time management system (in combination with
FleetBoard TiiRec)
Europe-wide communication between driver and
dispatch staff
Positioning and mapping
Both DispoPilot devices (J3C and J3E) incorporate a
navigation function with the following features:
Navigation for over 25 European countries
Destination transfer from the order or manual
destination entry e.g. via zip code
Storage of geocoded addresses or current location as destination, stopovers
Stepless zoom in map view (Europe down to
road view)
General map and display of route list
Full screen mode
Operating comfort and ergonomic design
through modern user interface
Lane Assistant
Truck attributes:
height, length, width and weight
Truck-specific special destinations e.g. workshops
Calculation of arrival time with truck speed profile
Notification of dispatch staff if vehicle delayed
Available for Germany, France, Benelux countries, Great Britain
W82.87-1002-00
FleetBoard DispoPilot.guide
A View of touchscreen
B View of side
i Note
To allow customers to familiarize themselves with
all of the benefits of telematics-supported vehicle
management in detail, they are given the option of
testing FleetBoard free of charge for four
months: during this test phase, the first month
serves as a reference month during which important data such as fuel consumption are recorded
precisely.
At the end of the 4-month test phase, the
customer can decide whether they wish to
continue benefitting from the economic benefits
of FleetBoard at their company.
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Claw wrench
Special tools
Engine
Use Claw wrench for removing and installing the

water sleeve of the injector.
Special tool W 470 589 00 07 00

number
W58.20-1011-00
FG 07
Set B
Category Mercedes-Benz Truck Special Operations
Drift
Use Drift for fixing the crankshaft at TDC via the

flywheel ring gear.
Special tool W 470 589 00 15 00

number
W58.20-1012-00
FG 05
Set B
Category Mercedes-Benz Truck Basic Operations
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Special tools
Engine
Measuring bridge
Use Measuring bridge for measuring the piston

projection.
Special tool W 470 589 00 31 00

number
W58.20-1013-00
FG 03
Set C
Adapter
Use Adapter for checking compression via the

injector bore.
Special tool W 470 589 00 91 00

number
FG 01
Set B
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W58.20-1014-00
Cover
Special tools
Engine
Use Cover for covering the camshaft sprockets

with the cylinder head cover removed.
Special tool W 470 589 00 98 00

number
W58.20-1015-00
FG 05, 07
Set B
Adjustment tool
Use Adjustment tool for adjusting the timing drive

on gear 3.
Special tool W 470 589 01 21 00

number
W58.20-1016-00
FG 05
Set C
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Special tools
Engine
Locating tool
Use Locating tool for fixing the crankshaft at TDC

when mounting the gear drive.
Special tool W 470 589 01 23 00

number
W58.20-1017-00
FG 03
Set B
Extraction tool
Use Extraction tool for pulling injectors

out of the cylinder head.
Special tool W 470 589 01 33 00

number
FG 07
Set B
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W58.20-1018-00
Guide pin
Special tools
Engine
Use Guide pin for guiding the cylinder head during

assembly.
Special tool W 470 589 01 61 00

number
W58.20-1019-00
FG 01
Set C
141-pin adapter cable
Use Adapter cable for diagnosing the diesel injection system and Common-Rail system and for
connecting a vehicle transfer control unit.
Special tool W 470 589 01 63 00

number
W58.20-1020-00
FG 07
Set B
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Special tools
Engine
Test adapter
Use Test adapter for determining the return flow

at the pressure booster, rail and injectors.
Special tool W 470 589 02 21 00

number
W58.20-1021-00
FG 07
Set B
Puller
Use Puller for pulling off the camshaft and main

bearing bridges.
Special tool W 470 589 02 33 00

number
FG 03
Set C
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W58.20-1022-00
Assembly tool
Special tools
Engine
Use Assembly tool for mounting the rear radial

shaft sealing ring on the crankshaft output.
Special tool W 470 589 02 43 00

number
W58.20-1023-00
FG 03
Set B
Assembly tool
Use Assembly tool for mounting the piston in the

cylinder barrel.
Special tool W 470 589 02 59 00

number
W58.20-1024-00
FG 03
Set C
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Special tools
Engine
Socket
Use Socket for installing and removing the oil

thermostat.
Special tool W 470 589 03 09 00

number
W58.20-1025-00
FG 18
Set B
Template
Use Template for positioning the camshafts at

TDC.
Special tool W 470 589 03 23 00

number
FG 05
Set B
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W58.20-1026-00
Adjustment tool
Special tools
Engine
Use Adjustment tool for adjusting the Jake Brake.
Special tool W 470 589 04 23 00

number
W58.20-1027-00
FG 14
Set B
Mounting tool
Use Mounting tool for pulling O-rings onto injectors.
Special tool W 470 589 04 33 00

number
W58.20-1028-00
FG 07
Set B
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Special tools
Engine
Removal and installation tool
Use Removal and installation tool for remove and

installing the entire engine.
Special tool W 470 589 04 62 00

number
W58.20-1029-00
FG 01
Set B
Removal and installation tool
Use Removal and installation tool for installing

and removing the cylinder liners and for
measuring the liner projection.
Special tool W 470 589 05 33 00

number
FG 03
Set C
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W58.20-1030-00
Valve tool kit
Special tools
Engine
Use Valve tool kit for removing and installing the

valve springs, incl. puller and drift for
mounting the valve stem seal.
Special tool W 470 589 05 61 00

number
W58.20-1031-00
FG 05
Set C
Leak tester
Use Leak tester for leak testing the AGR cooler
Special tool W 470 589 07 91 00

number
W58.20-1032-00
FG 09
Set B
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Special tools
Engine
Locating tool
Use Locating tool for fixing fuel pump and air

compressor in place when
removing/installing the drive gear.
Special tool W 470 589 08 40 00

number
W58.20-1033-00
FG 07, 13
Set B
Locating tool
Use Locating tool for fixing the rocker arms on the

rocker shaft during removal and installation.
Special tool W 470 589 09 40 00

number
FG 05
Set B
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W58.20-1034-00
Adapter
Special tools
Engine
Use Adapter for fuel pressure measurement at

SAE connection of fuel filter module.
Special tool W 470 589 10 91 00

number
W58.20-1035-00
FG 07
Set B
Adapter
Use Adapter for leak testing the fuel filter module.
Special tool W 470 589 11 91 00

number
W58.20-1036-00
FG 07
Set B
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Special tools
Engine
Stop plug
Use Stop plug for sealing the rail connections

during testing work.
Special tool W 470 589 12 91 00

number
W58.20-1037-00
FG 01, 07
Set B
Mount
Use Mount for adapting the DPF mount to a standard forklift.
Special tool W 470 589 04 31 00

number
FG 14
Set B
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W58.20-1038-00
Mount
Special tools
Engine
Use Mount for removing and installing the diesel

particulate filter (DPF).
Special tool W 470 589 01 62 00

number
W58.20-1039-00
FG 14
Set B
Lifting device
Use Lifting device for removing and installing the

radiator module.
Special tool W 963 589 00 62 00

number
W58.20-1040-00
FG 20
Set B
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Special tools
Transmission
Lifting eye
Use Lifting eye for removing the range group.
Special tool W 715 589 00 40 00

number
FG 26
Set C
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W58.20-1041-00
Mounting device
Special tools
Transmission
Use Mounting device for pressing on main shaft

bearing (rear)
Special tool W 715 589 02 43 00

number
W58.20-1042-00
FG 26
Set C
Note In combination with:
- W 715 589 13 33 00 Puller
- W 715 589 15 34 00 Hydraulic cylinder
- W 715 589 10 34 00 Adapter
- W 715 589 11 34 00 Adapter
- W 715 589 12 34 00 Adapter
- W 652 589 00 33 21 Hand pump
- W 652 589 00 33 23 Hydraulic hose
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Special tools
Transmission
Puller
Use Puller for removing and installing the piston of

the splitter group
Special tool W 715 589 03 07 00

number
W58.20-1043-00
FG 26
Set C
Holding device
Use Holding device for fixing the shift fork in place

with the splitter group
Special tool W 715 589 07 31 00

number
FG 26
Set C
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W58.20-1044-00
Drift
Special tools
Transmission
Use Drift for installing the radial shaft sealing ring

of the output shaft into the rear section of the
transmission housing
Special tool W 715 589 08 15 00

number
W58.20-1045-00
FG 26
Set B
Puller
Use Puller for pulling off the rear section of the

transmission housing and the gear for 1st
gear.
Special tool W 715 589 13 33 00

number
W58.20-1046-00
FG 26
Set C
Note In combination with:
- W 715 589 15 34 00 Hydraulic cylinder
- W 715 589 10 34 00 Adapter
- W 715 589 11 34 00 Adapter
- W 715 589 12 34 00 Adapter
- W 652 589 00 33 21 Hand pump
- W 652 589 00 33 23 Hydraulic hose
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Special tools
Transmission
Removal bolts
Use Removal bolts for removing the range group
Special tool W 715 589 14 33 00

number
W58.20-1047-00
FG 26
Set C
Note The set contains 3 of each bolt
Holding device
Use Holding device for holding the shift rails in the

neutral position with the transverse shift gate
removed.
Special tool W 715 589 24 63 00

number
FG 26
Set C
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W58.20-1048-00
Cover
Special tools
Transmission
Use Cover for protecting the wiring harnesses

during removal and installation of the transmission
Special tool W 715 589 25 63 00

number
W58.20-1049-00
FG 26
Set B
Support plate
Use Support plate for removing the entire transmission with an inspection pit lift
Special tool W 715 589 26 63 00

number
W58.20-1050-00
FG 26
Set B
Note In combination with car transmission plate
(see GOTIS chapter A, design group
25/35/49, topic 02.0)
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Annex
Abbreviations
ABS
BESO
Antilock brake system
Battery Emergency Switch Off
ACM
CAD
Aftertreatment Control Module
Computer Aided Design
ADR
CAN
Accord europen relatif au transport international des

marchandises Dangereuses par Route
(European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
Controller Area Network
AGR
APCRS
ASA
Central gateway control unit

CLCP
Additional Steering Axle

ASH
Chassis Level Control Panel

CLCS
Body floor height
Chassis Level Control System
ASIC
COM
Application System Integrated Circuit

ASR
Communication Interface
CPC
Acceleration skid control
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Central Data Storage

CGW
Amplified Pressure Common Rail System
Anti-theft alarm system
Common Axle Platform

CDS
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
ATA
CAP
Common Powertrain Controller

CPCA
Concentric Pneumatic Clutch Actuator
DCMD
ENA
Door Control Module Driver
Single-tired trailing axle
DCMP
ESC
Door Control Module Passenger
European Stationary Cycle
DNA
ESP
Twin-tired trailing axle
DOHC
ETC
Double Overhead Camshaft
European Transient Cycle
DPF
FBS
Diesel Particulate Filter
Drive authorization system (DAS)
EAPU
FHS
Electronic Air-Processing Unit
Cab
EBS
FMS
Electronic Brake Control
Fleet Management System
ECE
GGVS
Economic Commission for Europe
Regulations for the Transportation of Hazardous

Goods
Annex
Abbreviations
EEV
Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle
HA
Rear axle (RA)
EIS
HMI
Electronic Ignition Switch
Human Machine Interface

ELR
European Load Response Test
HVAC
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
EMV
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
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Abbreviations
IAC
PTO
Independent Air Conditioning

(stationary air conditioner)
Power take-off
NLA
IBS
Trailing axle
Battery sensor
OBD
ICUC
On-Board Diagnosis
Instrument Cluster Unit Common

OM
ITH
Diesel engine
Independent Truck Heating

(truck auxiliary heater)
Printed Circuit Board
LED
PG
Light Emitting Diode
Product Group
LIN
Local Interconnect Network
PSM
Motor Control Module
Parameterizable Special Module
MIL
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Maintenance System
MSF
PM
Particulate Mass
MCM
MS
PCB
PWM
Pulse Width Modulation
QVGA
Quarter Video Graphics Array
Modular switch panel
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RCM
SRS
Retarder Control Module
Supplemental Restraint System
RDF
SWR
Radar Front End
Secondary Water Retarder
RLS
SZF
Rain and light sensor
Semitrailer tractor
SA
TCC
Special equipment
Truck Control Center
SAS
TCM
Steering wheel angle sensor
Transmission Control Module
SCA
TFT
Sensor and Actuator Module, Cabin
Thin Film Transistor
SCH
TPM
Sensor and Actuator Module, Chassis
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
SCR
UDS
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Unified Diagnostic-Services
SMS
VLA
Short Message Service
Leading axle
Annex
Abbreviations
VRDU
Video and Radar Decision Unit
(driver assistance system control unit)
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Index
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AdBlue tank . . . . .
Aerodynamics . . . . .
Air distribution . . . . .
Air guide . . . . . . . .
Air suspension . . . . .
Alternator . . . . . . . .
Ambiance illumination .
Ambient illumination .
Antennas . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary water heater .
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. 56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
. . . . . . . . . . . 107, 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
B
Backup warning system
Battery sensor (IBS) . .
Beds . . . . . . . . . . .
Bi-xenon headlamps . .
Halogen headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 107

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Leading axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
LED daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . 107, 108
Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 107
C
Cab dimensions . . . . . . . . . .
CAN data bus system . . . . . . .
CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearance lamp . . . . . . . . . .
Communications interface (COM)
Coolant pump . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling air control . . . . . . . . .
Cooling module . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering lights . . . . . . . . . .
Coupling point heights . . . . . .
Crawl function . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .79
. . . . . . . . . 102
Multifunction control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
. . . . . . . . . 132
. . . . . . . . . 110
. . . . . . . . . 132
. . . . . . . . . .36
. . . . . . . 20, 35
. . . . . . . . . .34
. . . . . . . . . 107
. . . . . . . . . .59
. . . . . . . . . .46
E
EcoRoll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
162
Fleet Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

FleetBoard
O
On-Board Diagnosis (OBD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
P
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance graph . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pneumatic central clutch release bearing
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product groups
. . . . . 51
. . . . . 33
. . . . . 48
. . . . 105
Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Annex
Index
Radio . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear axle . . . . . . . . .
Rear lamps . . . . . . . .
Residual heat utilization
Rocking the vehicle free
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
S
Seat variants . . . . . . . .
Side marker lamp . . . . .
Smoke alarm . . . . . . . .
Sockets . . . . . . . . . . .
SoloStar concept . . . . .
Speakers . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tachograph . . . . . .
Thermal management
Trailing axle . . . . . .
Transfer rate . . . . .
Transmission cooling .
Transmission modes .
Transmission ratios .
Truck Control Center .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Underfloor paneling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
. . . . . . . . . . 131, 132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
1-circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
with additional steered axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Suspension
Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Suspension seat with massage function . . . . . . 84
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Introduction of the New Truck

Introduction of the New Truck Generation

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Questions and suggestions

Model designation system

Vehicle models and product groups

Diesel particulate filter regeneration

Electronic brake control (EBS)

Secondary water retarder (SWR)

Wheels and tires

Cab tilt mechanism

Seats and beds

Storage and stowage compartments

Control and display concept

Multifunction steering wheel

Electronic ignition lock (EIS)

Stability control assistant

Lane Keeping Assist

Roll control assistant

Tire pressure monitor

Driving assistance systems

Proximity Control Assist

Sensed fifth wheel coupling

Rain and light sensor (RLS)

Outside mirror with maneuvering position

Audio and communications

In addition to the aforementioned classification into

The new product range is based on a modular

One cab concept

The new Actros, semitrailer tractor with GigaSpace (F1J)

Model designation system

The wheelbase is no longer part of the model designation number.

Comparison of previous and new model designation system

4th and 5th digit

New model designation system

5th and 6th digit

The model codes remain largely unchanged.

Rounded engine displacement

Legend of vehicle version abbreviations:

The special equipment codes still have three digits

Communication equipment such as radio units is

Associated codes have the same digits. For

Group "S" no longer includes seats and beds, but

The number range "9" in the code groups is

Structure of new code system

Capital letter (A...Z)

Capital letter (A...Z)

Ring gear 440, hypoid, 13.0 t

Overview of code groups

Internal system control code

Spring/crossmember/trailer hitch/fifth wheel

Wheels/spare wheel holder/wheel lifts

Distance between rear axle and fifth wheel

Fuel system/exhaust system

Internal system control code

In future, axles will only be referred to using the new

4.3 . . . . . . Axle load (4.3 t)

None . . . . Steel suspension

17.5. . . . . 17.5 inch (wheel head)

Ring gear dia.

346 . . . . . Ring gear dia. (front axle)

7.5 . . . . . Axle load (7.5 t)