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2014 GB 1
02.2014 EvoBus GmbH

Not to be reprinted, reproduced or translated in any form without prior permission.

Address for orders:

EvoBus GmbH
Service Documentation
D-89231 Neu-Ulm

Printed in Germany

Order no.: A 634 584 85 71

 Introduction have read and understood the contents reasons, no claims can be made based
of these Operating Instructions. upon the contents of this user informa-
The user information documents
Our user information describes items of tion.
supplied with each bus are
intended for use only by those chassis equipment that form part of the Environmental protection:
persons who are qualified to standard specification. Items of option-
al equipment are also described, if their The declared policy of EvoBus GmbH
operate the bus. The user
operation needs explanation. As the bus is one of integrated environmental pro-
information is divided into the
delivered to you has been customised tection. This policy starts at the root
following parts:
in accordance with your particular or- causes and encompasses in its manage-
The Operating Instructions are de- der, the actual equipment and features ment decisions all the consequences for
signed to answer all important ques- of your bus may not always match the the environment which could arise from
tions concerning the operation of descriptions and illustrations presented production processes or the products
chassis components. here. If the body manufacturer has mod- themselves.
The Maintenance Record is our guide ified any part of the chassis, the body The objectives are for the natural re-
to the technical care of chassis com- manufacturer is responsible for providing sources which form the basis of our ex-
ponents. It contains all the inform- the description of these modifications. istence on this planet to be used spar-
ation on maintenance intervals and The Operating Instructions and the Main- ingly and in a manner which takes the
maintenance tasks as well as pages tenance Record are important docu- requirements of both nature and human-
for confirming that the maintenance ments and must always be carried in ity into account. You, too, can help to
work has been carried out. the bus. protect the environment by operating the
Please make sure that you read the bus in an environmentally friendly man-
Our buses are subject to ongoing de-
“Safety” section before you operate ner. Fuel consumption and wear in the
velopment. You are therefore asked to
the vehicle for the first time. Before the drive train (engine, clutch, transmission,
appreciate that we reserve the right to
bus is driven, please make sure that you axles, brakes, tyres) are extremely de-
make modifications to the design, equip-
pendent on your driving style.
ment and technical features. For these
We hope you enjoy driving your bus.
EvoBus GmbH
Mercedes-Benz Omnibusse
 Table of contents

Towing the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Acceleration skid control (ASR)

Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tow-starting the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Refuelling (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bus stop brake (option) . . . . . . . . . . 46
BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning Bus stop brake with drive-off lock
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General safety information . . . . . . . . 4 Brake system supply pressures . . . . 49
AdBlue® service product . . . . . . . . 26
Fire-prevention measures . . . . . . . . . 7 Continuous brakes operating
Filling with AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Operation of auxiliary heating . . . . . . 8 information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . 31
Definition of the sales designa- Displaying the engine operating
Diesel particulate filter regenera-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 8 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starting regeneration of the diesel Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 particulate filter manually . . . . . . . . 34
Preparation for the journey - daily Operating/malfunction displays: fuel
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Instrument display panel . . . . . . . . . 60
Preparation for the journey - weekly Brake system safety precautions . . . 37
Braking and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . 64
tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brakes with anti-locking protec- On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 On-board computer control rocker
Applying/releasing the parking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Emergency braking in the event of MTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 failure of both brake circuits . . . . . . 40 Vehicle tool kit and emergency
Deactivating the Electronic Stability equipment (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting the engine using the
pushbutton (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Auxiliary heating preset timer
Brake system (BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) . . . . 43

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Malfunction displays on the on-

Driver's area controls . . . . . . . . . . 81 board computer display screen with Switch descriptions . . . . . . . . . . 133
Rotary light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 red status indicator - overview . . . . 112 Instrument panel switches and
Combination switch for lights and Malfunction displays: yellow pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
wiper functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 warning level - description . . . . . . . 113 Acceleration skid control (ASR)/
Combination switch for continu- Malfunction displays on the on- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
ous brakes and cruise control board computer display screen OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 with yellow status indicator - Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . . 90 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 regeneration start/inhibit . . . . . . . 138
Ignition starter switch . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Malfunction displays: STOP lamp - Master safety switch (country-
Parking brake valve . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 specific) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
3-button automatic transmission Malfunction displays on the on-
gearshift unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 board computer display screen
with red STOP warning lamp - Transmission shift systems . . . . 141
6-button automatic transmission
gearshift unit (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 96 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Instrument display panel . . . . . . . . . 97 Display screen symbols . . . . . . . . . 121
Screen sequence at start-up . . . . . 104 Vehicle manoeuvrability with the air
suspension depressurised . . . . . . . 128 Heating/ventilation/air-condi-
Display fields on the on-board tioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
computer display screen . . . . . . . . 105 Air suspension versions . . . . . . . . . 128
Lowering the bus on the boarding Auxiliary heating preset timer
Adjusting the instrument light- (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 side (kneeling) (option) . . . . . . . . . 129
Raising the bus body to driving ride Operating the auxiliary heater
Malfunction displays: Descrip- (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 height 2 (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Malfunction displays: red warning General Information / Safety
level - description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Turning the steering wheel when
the bus is stationary . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Fitting the drive belts (OM Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator
Driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 936) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Driving systems (overview) . . . . . . 154 Tyres - operating safety and Pneumatic test ports . . . . . . . . . . 196
Variable speed limiter (Tem- roadworthiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Charging the compressed-air
poset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 system (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Activating the variable speed limiter Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Checking the oil level in the
(Temposet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Tyre condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 steering hydraulics expansion
Combined drive/brake cruise Tyre age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Invisible tyre damage . . . . . . . . . . 179 Replacing the fuel filter for the
Activating combined drive/brake Tyre load capacity, top speed of auxiliary heater (option) . . . . . . . . . 199
cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 tyres and types of tyres . . . . . . . . 179 Electrical system safety precau-
Operating/malfunction displays: Retreaded tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Safety precautions for handling
Tyre pressures table 275/70 R
Engine speed increase . . . . . . . . . 162 22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Tyre pressures table 11 R 22.5 . . . 184 Measures required for the pre-
vention of damage to buses or
Practical advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Tyre pressures table 295/80 R
components during electric welding
22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Safety precautions for work carried work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
out in the engine compartment . . . 168 Safety measures to be taken in
Fuse assignment for driver's area
the event of a flat tyre or a wheel
Electric fuel pump (option) . . . . . . 168 switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Checking the engine oil level with Fuse assignment (main fuses) for
Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . 188
the dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 auxiliary switch panel . . . . . . . . . . 208
Removing the wheel trims . . . . . . . 189
Checking the coolant level of the Handling fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
engine and heating system . . . . . . 170 Fitting a wheel nut cover cap . . . . 189
Disconnecting vehicle batteries . . . 211
Removing the drive belts (OM Removing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Recharging vehicle batteries . . . . . 212
936) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Fitting wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Notes on jump-starting . . . . . . . . . 212

Jump-start procedure . . . . . . . . . . 213
On-board diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 214

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Chassis technical data . . . . . . . . . 218

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

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 Vehicle identification

Vehicle identification number (VIN) (1)

is stamped on the cross member to the
rear of the driven axle or on the longit-
udinal frame member in the right-side
wheel arch (option).

Note:
It is very important to identify the bus
exactly so that the correct technical data
can be applied.

M00_00-0506-71

No. Designation Value

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Table of contents

General safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fire-prevention measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation of auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definition of the sales designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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General safety information

General safety information Meaning of symbols: Notes on vehicle safety

The use of symbols and their Use only genuine parts that are
meanings Danger. OMNIplus quality tested and conversion
Safety precautions and other important Warning notes for risks to persons parts and accessories that have been
information are highlighted by symbols. expressly approved by EvoBus for the
bus model concerned in order to rule out
In addition to the instructions provided
Caution: the possibility of jeopardising road safety
herein, all generally applicable safety and
Warning notes about damage that may
and invalidating the warranty and general
accident prevention regulations must
occur in the event of non-compliance operating permit.
also be observed, e.g. in Germany, the
rules and regulations of the institutions These parts have been specially tested
for statutory accident insurance and pre- for their safety, reliability and suitability.
vention. Note: You can obtain further information from
Instructions and information printed on Notes about important additional informa- any OMNIplus Service Partner.
the packaging for components, tools and tion
Operating safety
service products must also be observed.
Any work or modifications that have
Where information and instructions are been carried out on the chassis incor-
Environmental protection
to be observed, it is assumed that the rectly may result in malfunctions.
user information is intended for persons Notes about environmental protection
measures Tampering with electronic components
who are suitably qualified to carry out
and their software may cause malfunc-
the tasks by nature of their education,
Reference to more detailed and addi- tions. As electronic components are net-
training and experience.
tional user information worked, these malfunctions may also
These persons should, at the same time, cause other, indirectly related systems
be able to identify risks that may arise in to malfunction. These malfunctions may
the undertaking of their tasks and take jeopardise the operating safety and reli-
the necessary measures to avoid them. ability of the bus.

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General safety information

Retrofitted electrical or electronic We recommend that you have work Important information for buses
devices must possess type-approval or modifications carried out by an classified in accordance with EU
complying with Directive 95/54/EC or OMNIplus Service Partner. Directive 2001/85 into class 2 and 3
ECE Directive 10/02. (mixed approval):
EU Directive 2001/85
Materials that are introduced to the bus The operator of the bus is respons-
as a result of installations, conversions Registration as class 1: city bus
ible for ensuring that the bus is re-
or modifications and that are subject to Vehicles constructed with areas for stored to the condition consistent
mandatory fire-testing requirements must standing passengers, to allow fre- with the permissible type of opera-
satisfy the requirements of EU Directive quent passenger movement. tion of the class concerned.
95/28/EC.
Registration as class 2: interurban bus For instance, this means that, in the
Materials and components of seats and case of a bus being used in accord-
seat fixtures that are introduced to the Principally for the carriage of seated ance with class 2, it is necessary to
bus as a result of installations, conver- passengers. Designed to allow the ensure that the bus is operated with
sions or modifications must satisfy the carriage of standing passengers in seating having no aisle-side sideways
requirements of the following directives: the gangway and/or in an area which adjustment.
76/115/EEC as amended by 96/38/EC, does not exceed the space provided
74/408/EEC as amended by 96/37/EC, for two double seats. Navigation and global positioning
77/541/EEC as amended by 96/36/EC system
Registration as class 3: tourist coach
At the time of purchase or installation, If your bus is equipped with a navigation
Exclusively for the carriage of seated
it must be checked that these materials system, you should observe the following
passengers.
and components have been certified ac- instructions and information:
cordingly. The use of materials or com-
ponents that have not been granted the
relevant certificate may result in the op-
erating permit being invalidated.

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General safety information

shielded equipment (cardiac pacemakers

Danger. Danger. included) to malfunction.
Always devote your attention primarily to Always devote your attention primarily
road and traffic conditions. Do not at- to road and traffic conditions. Do not Note:
tempt to operate the navigation and pos- operate the display unit, radio or mobile If a mobile phone, radio system or fax
itioning system unless the bus is station- communications equipment unless the machine is retrofitted in the bus in a
ary. Please bear in mind that your bus traffic situation permits this to be done manner that does not comply with EvoBus
will cover a distance of 14 metres every safely. Please bear in mind that your bus installation specifications, the operating
second at a speed of only 50 km/h. will cover a distance of 14 metres every permit for the bus may be invalidated (EU
second at a speed of only 50 km/h. Directive 95/54/EC).

Caution:
The navigation system is unable to take Caution: Note:
into consideration the maximum load- Observe local legal requirements gov- Older peripherals (e.g. ticket-printing ma-
bearing capacity of bridges or the re- erning the use of mobile phones or on- chines, ticket-cancelling machines, destin-
quired headroom clearance for under- board telephones/intercoms in force in ation displays, etc.) that are still used in
passes. The driver is responsible for the country of vehicle operation. new buses must comply with the technic-
checking the load-bearing capacity of al requirements of EC Directive 72/245
bridges and headroom clearances en- Operation of mobile phones and EEC.
countered en route. two-way radios without an exterior
aerial
Operation of radio and mobile
We advise against making or receiving Caution:
communications equipment
telephone calls in buses not equipped Observe local legal requirements gov-
e.g. telephone, two-way radio, fax ma- with an exterior aerial as the operation erning the use of mobile phones or on-
chine, etc. of radio transmitters, which include but board telephones/intercoms in force in
are not limited to radio telephones (mo- the country of vehicle operation.
bile phones), may cause inadequately

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Fire-prevention measures

Stickers Fire-prevention measures

Caution:
There are various warning stickers af-
fixed to your bus. These are intended to Pre-drive measures: Risk of fire and burns. There is a risk of
make you and others aware of various fires and burns due to the high exhaust
Check tyre pressures (daily visual temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any
check/weekly measurement) for the auxiliary heating. For this reason,
stickers unless it is expressly stated on
Check that twin tyres are spaced do not stop or park the bus over ignitable
the sticker that you may do so. materials (e.g. grass) when the auxiliary
sufficiently apart
heating is in operation, has recently been
Danger. On-road measures: in operation or has been operated by the
instant heating button/preset timer.
If you remove warning stickers, this could Monitor coolant temperature
result in you or other persons failing to
recognise dangers. You or others could
Post-drive measures:
be injured as a result. Caution:
Inform a mechanic/next driver about
malfunction, if applicable Risk of fire and burns. Regeneration of
the diesel particulate filter is associated
Parking the vehicle: with very high temperatures. For this
reason, before regeneration is initiated
Switch the battery isolating switch to
manually, make sure that there are no
OFF flammable materials near the exhaust
pipe and exhaust system.

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Operation of auxiliary heating

Operation of auxiliary heating Definition of the sales designation

Danger. e.g. OC 500 LE 1825h
Risk of explosion. The auxiliary heating OC - Omnibus Chassis
Danger. must be switched off at filling stations
500 - series designation
and fuel dispensing systems due to the
Risk of fire and burns. There is a risk of risk of explosion. LE - Low Entry
fires and burns due to the high exhaust 18 - permissible gross weight in tonnes
temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe
for the auxiliary heating. For this reason, 25 - approximate engine output in hp/10
Danger. (approximately 250 hp)
do not stop or park the bus over ignitable
materials (e.g. grass) when the auxiliary Risk of fire. The auxiliary heating must h - horizontal engine orientation
heating is in operation, has recently been remain switched off in places where ignit-
in operation or has been operated by the able vapours or dust can accumulate (e.g.
instant heating button/preset timer. in the vicinity of filling stations, fuel de-
pots, or coal, sawdust or grain stores or
similar).
Danger.
Risk of poisoning and asphyxiation. The
Caution:
auxiliary heating must not be used in en-
closed spaces such as garages or work- The heater must be operated for 10
shops due to the risk of poisoning and minutes at least once a month (also
asphyxiation. Timer and preselection during the warm season) when the engine
mode are similarly prohibited. is cold.

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Preparation for the journey - daily tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Preparation for the journey - daily tasks

Preparation for the journey - daily Insert the tachograph recording disc
tasks or the driver card.

Note: Note:
For further information, refer to the “Prac- If the indicator lamp in the tachograph is
tical advice” section. lit, no disc or driver card has been inser-
ted.
Check the fuel level for the engine
Check tyre pressures and tyre con-
and auxiliary heating.
dition (including the spare wheel).
Check that the wheel nuts are firmly
Caution: seated. M40_00-0115-71

Switch off the engine and auxiliary heat- Check wheel hubs (1) on all wheels
ing before refuelling. for leaks inside and out (visual
check).
Check the AdBlue® additive level in
the BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning
system. Note:
If the wheel hubs are leaking, there may
be grease or oil residue on the tyres or
deposits on the parking area on which
the bus is standing. Consult an OMNIplus
Service Partner in the event of a leak.

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Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

Preparation for the journey - weekly Carry out a visual check to ensure Maintenance work
tasks there are no leaks in the engine, Carry out the work specified in the
transmission, driven axle, steering Maintenance Record.
or cooling system.
Note:
For further information, refer to the “Prac- Drain the fuel prefilter in the engine Caution:
tical advice” section. compartment.
Regular maintenance of the chassis and
Check the acid level in the starter drive train is essential to maintaining
Check the coolant level in the cool- batteries. the operating safety and roadworthiness
ing system and top it up if necessary. of the bus. The time intervals and the
Check the corrosion inhibitor/anti- scope of work required are specified in
freeze concentration each time the the Maintenance Record supplied with the
coolant has been topped up and cor- bus.
rect if necessary.
Check the oil level in the hydraulic Note:
steering system and top it up if ne-
Warranty claims based on our terms and
cessary.
conditions of sale and delivery may be re-
Check tyre pressures and tyre con- jected if the periodic maintenance tasks
dition (including the spare wheel). have not been carried out at the specified
Check that the wheel nuts are firmly distances or times. Have confirmation of
seated. the completed work recorded in the Main-
tenance Record by an OMNIplus Service
Check the condition of all drive belts. Partner.

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Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting the engine using the pushbutton (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Towing the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tow-starting the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Refuelling (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AdBlue® service product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling with AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Diesel particulate filter regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Brake system safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Table of contents

Braking and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Brakes with anti-locking protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Applying/releasing the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Deactivating the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Brake system (BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Acceleration skid control (ASR) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bus stop brake (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Bus stop brake with drive-off lock (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Brake system supply pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Continuous brakes operating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Displaying the engine operating hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Running in

Running in drive train are favourable to the running-in Starting the engine
of the bus. The parking brake must be applied.
Note: Transmission in neutral.
The way in which the chassis and drive Do not depress the clutch pedal
train are treated during the first 5,000 km while starting the engine.
is critical to their future performance and
service life. The load to which the bus
is subjected during this period should be
increased only gradually. The mainten-
ance and lubrication tasks specified in the
Maintenance Record should be carried out
conscientiously.

Do not place the engine under full

load during the running-in period.

Caution:
M54_00-0083-01
For the first 2,000 km, run in with care.
Do not drive at any more than 3/4 of the
Turn the ignition starter switch to
maximum engine speed for each gear. position 2.
After 2,000 km gradually increase to an During the display check, a warning
economical engine speed. During the buzzer sounds for approximately 1
running-in period, do not drive for long
second. The status indicator lights
distances at the same road speed/engine
speed. Varying engine speeds and there- up yellow. All indicator lamps as-
fore varying loads demanded of the entire signed to items of bus equipment
light up for approximately 2 seconds
in the instrument panel.

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Starting the engine

Then turn the ignition starter switch

to position 3 without depressing the Danger.
accelerator pedal. If necessary, can-
A warning signal sounds for approxim-
cel the starting procedure after a ately 5 seconds if there is insufficient
maximum of 15 seconds and wait for pressure in the compressed-air supply
about 1 minute before repeating the system. The “STOP” warning lamp does
starting procedure. Turn the key fully not go out until the required pressure has
back before making a further attempt been reached. Do not release the parking
to start the engine. brake until there is sufficient operating
pressure.

Note:
M54.00-1859-71
After a maximum of 3 starting attempts,
wait (about 15 minutes) before trying Observe the instrument display pan-
again. el: STOP lamp (3) must go out. The
STOP lamp lights up if the engine oil
Release the key when the engine pressure, the engine oil level or the
starts. compressed air in the supply system
is too low or the engine temperature
is too high.

Caution:
If the STOP lamp does not go out, the
operating reliability of the engine is en-
dangered. Switch off the engine immedi-
ately and determine the cause.

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Starting the engine using the pushbutton (option)

Starting the engine using the light up for approximately 2 seconds

pushbutton (option) in the instrument panel.

Note: Note:
The parking brake must be applied. All controls and display elements are sup-
Transmission in neutral. plied with power after the switch has
been activated.

Then press pushbutton (2) on the in-

strument panel. If necessary, cancel
the starting procedure after a maxim-
um of 15 seconds and wait for about M54.00-1859-71

1 minute before repeating the start- Observe the instrument panel: STOP
ing procedure. lamp (3) must go out. The STOP
lamp lights up if the engine oil pres-
Note: sure, the engine oil level or the com-
pressed air in the supply system is
After a maximum of 3 starting attempts,
wait (about 15 minutes) before trying too low or the engine temperature is
M01_00-0100-01 again. too high.
Press rocker switch (1) on the instru-
Release pushbutton (2) when the Caution:
ment panel.
engine starts.
If the STOP lamp does not go out, the
During the display check, a warning
operating reliability of the engine is en-
buzzer sounds for approximately 1 dangered. Switch off the engine immedi-
second. The status indicator lights ately and determine the cause.
up yellow. All indicator lamps as-
signed to items of bus equipment

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Driving

Driving al or accelerate. You could cause an acci-

Danger. dent and endanger yourself and others.
A warning signal sounds for approximately Environmental protection
5 seconds if there is insufficient pressure
For buses with automatic transmission
Never warm up the engine by allowing it (option), refer to the “Transmission shift
in the compressed-air supply system. The
to idle with the bus stationary. Instead, systems” section.
STOP warning lamp does not go out until
drive off and operate the engine at mod-
the required pressure has been reached. Check the freedom of movement of
erate engine speeds.
Do not release the parking brake until the pedals
there is sufficient operating pressure.

Note: Danger.
The engine should not be placed under Where floormats and carpets are fitted,
full load until it has reached normal oper- make sure that these are safely secured
ating temperature (75 - 90 °C, depending against slipping and that the pedals have
on operating conditions and the outside sufficient clearance.
temperature).

Danger.
Danger.
Do not stow any objects in the driver's
The freedom of movement of the ped- footwell.
als must not be restricted. The operat-
ing safety and roadworthiness of the bus
would otherwise be at risk. Objects could
fall and get caught between the pedals if
you were to accelerate or brake suddenly,
with the result that you would no longer
be able to brake, depress the clutch ped-

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Stopping the engine

Stopping the engine

Danger. Danger.
Stow and secure all loose objects in Buses with manual transmission: If a
such a way that they cannot get into warning buzzer sounds during a gearshift,
the driver's footwell when the bus is in the gear that you have attempted to en-
motion. gage is too low. In this event, be sure to
keep the clutch pedal depressed and se-
Always pull away in 1st gear at 600 - lect a suitable gear for the current road
800 rpm. speed.

Danger.
Test the service brake immediately after
pulling away. M54_00-0083-01

Stop the bus, select transmission

Keep an eye on the rev counter while neutral, apply the parking brake, turn
driving. the ignition starter switch from pos-
ition 2 (drive position) back to posi-
Note: tion 1.
Keep within the economical range (green
zone). Make sure that the engine speed
does not enter the danger zone (red
zone).

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Stopping the engine

Caution: Note:
Before you switch off the engine, allow Whenever the switch is switched to
it to continue running at idling speed for OFF, all consumers and the engine are
approximately 1-2 minutes (to allow the switched off.
exhaust turbochargers to cool down if the
coolant temperature is high or if you have
been driving at full engine output (e.g. on Note:
hilly roads)).
To switch off, the driver has to slide the
safety catch downwards and press the
upper section of the switch at the same
Note: M01_00-0100-01 time.
Never park the bus with a gear engaged. If the bus is not equipped with a key
If a gear is engaged and there is a loss switch (option), switch rocker switch
of compressed air, it would no longer be (1) on the instrument panel to OFF. Caution:
possible to shift the transmission to neut-
ral and, therefore, start the bus. Before you switch off the engine, allow
Note: it to continue running at idling speed for
approximately 1-2 minutes (to allow the
The location of the switches is determ-
exhaust turbochargers to cool down if the
ined by the body manufacturer.
coolant temperature is high or if you have
been driving at full engine output (e.g. on
hilly roads)).

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Towing the bus

Towing the bus

Danger. Caution:
Danger. In buses with the Electronic Stability Pro- Special measures are required in order to
gram (ESP), this function must be deactiv- protect the transmission if the bus is to
Observe the instructions and guidelines be towed: In the interests of safety, the
ated without exception
issued by the body manufacturer. propeller shaft must always be removed.
The propeller shaft securing screws at the
axle flange must be removed and those
Danger.
Danger. at the transmission flange secured against
During towing, it is prohibited to press displacement. Failure to comply could
Only authorised specialists (recovery ser-
the “Engine start pushbutton” (option) on result in irreparable damage to the trans-
vice) are permitted to tow away broken-
the bus being towed. mission.
down buses. The rules and regulations in
the country concerned must be observed.

Danger. Note:
Danger. The ignition starter switch must not be Before removal, secure the propeller shaft
switched to position 2 while the front axle against dropping.
The ignition starter switch of the vehicle
is raised. The wheels on the driven axle
being towed must always remain in po-
may lock. Failure to comply could result
sition 1 during the towing procedure.
in brake intervention by the ABS/ASR
The steering lock must not be allowed
system, which could cause the rear axle
to engage. Failure to comply with this
to skid.
guideline could result in the steering lock-
ing.

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Tow-starting the bus

Tow-starting the bus Refuelling (diesel fuel)

Note: The bus has a two-tank system fitted
Danger. Jump-starting - refer to the “Practical ad- between and to the front of the wheels
vice” section on the front axle. The fuel tanks are in-
Observe the instructions and guidelines
issued by the body manufacturer. terconnected by a fuel line. It may be
possible to refuel from either side of the
Tow-starting possible only with manu- bus (option). If the fuel tanks on your
al transmission. Buses with automat- bus are interconnected, it is necessary
ic transmission (option) cannot be to remove the fuel cap from each of the
tow-started. fuel tanks.
Refuel using only commercially available,
Note: sulphur-free diesel fuel complying with
European standard EN 590 as revised
The bus cannot be tow-started unless the
from 2010 onwards (max. 0.001 % sul-
batteries are fully charged (at least 21 V).
phur by weight). Fuels containing more
than 0.001 % sulphur by weight or oth-
er types of fuel such as marine diesel
Caution:
fuel, heating oils or fatty acid methyl es-
Always tow-start the bus with the batter- ter FAME (biodiesel) or pure vegetable
ies connected. Turn the ignition starter
oils are not permitted. These types of
switch to the drive position. Depress
the clutch pedal fully, select 2nd or 3rd
fuel would cause irreversible damage to
gear. Have the towing vehicle pull away the engine and BlueTec®6 exhaust gas
and then release the clutch pedal and aftertreatment system and considerably
depress the accelerator pedal until the reduce expected service life. In the cold
engine starts. season, use winter-grade diesel fuel (ef-
fective down to approximately -20 °C to

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Refuelling (diesel fuel)

-22 °C). The addition of flow improvers

is not permitted. Danger. Environmental protection
Switch off the engine and auxiliary heat- Fuel is toxic and harmful to health. For If handled improperly, fuels constitute a
ing before refuelling. Park the bus on a this reason, make sure that the fuel does hazard to health and the environment.
level surface. not come into contact with skin, eyes Fuels must not be allowed to enter the
Cleanliness is of utmost importance or clothing, that you do not inhale fuel sewerage system, surface water, ground-
when refuelling. Do not leave cotton vapours and that children are kept away water or soil.
from the fuel.
rags or cloths in the vicinity of the open
filler neck.
Danger.
Danger.
If you or others have come into contact
Risk of injury and explosion. Fuel is with fuel: In case of contact with the
highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and eyes, rinse them immediately and copi-
smoking are therefore prohibited when ously with clean water and seek medical
fuel is being handled. attention. Clean affected areas of skin
immediately with soap and water. Imme-
diately change out of clothing that has
Danger. come into contact with fuel. If fuel has
been swallowed, seek medical attention
Before refuelling, switch off the auxiliary immediately.
heating to prevent fuel vapours from ig-
niting on the auxiliary heating exhaust
system.

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BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system

BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning al offence or a violation of administrative

system Note: law punishable by fine. Support in the
AdBlue® is consumed at a rate of ap- purchase or operation of the bus, e.g.
proximately 3 % of the rate of diesel fuel tax relief, road tax, may also be inval-
consumption. For this reason, it is recom- idated retrospectively. This may be the
mended that the AdBlue® supply tank case both in the country in which the
also be refilled at every regular refuelling vehicle is registered and in other coun-
stop. tries in which the vehicle is operated.
To function correctly, the BlueTec® ex-
haust gas cleaning system requires the Danger.
addition of a reducing agent (AdBlue®). It is essential that work relevant to safety
The addition of AdBlue® does not form or work on safety-related systems be car-
part of the routine scope of bus main- ried out at a qualified specialist work-
M47_00-0070-71 tenance – it is the responsibility of the shop.
The BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning sys- vehicle operators to ensure that the Ad-
tem essentially comprises a supply tank, Blue® supply tank is regularly replen-
a catalytic converter and an AdBlue® ished. Filling and operating the bus with Danger.
metering system. It is monitored and AdBlue® is mandatory for compliance Always have maintenance work carried
controlled electronically. Pollutants in with emission regulations and is thus out at a qualified specialist workshop
the exhaust gas are converted into en- one of the conditions for the road traffic which has the necessary knowledge and
vironmentally friendly substances by the approval of the bus. The road traffic ap- tools.
addition of AdBlue® and the catalytic proval of the bus will be invalidated if
converter integrated into the silencer. the bus is operated without AdBlue®. It
The illustration shows filler opening (1) would then be against the law to operate
of the AdBlue® supply tank. the bus on public roads. In some coun-
tries, operation of the bus without Ad-
Blue® may be considered to be a crimin-

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BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system

surised while the engine is warm. There Do not pour AdBlue® into drinks con-
Note: is a risk of scalding from hot AdBlue® tainers.
AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of ap- spraying out if the line system is suddenly Wipe up any spilled AdBlue®, espe-
proximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped opened. There is also the risk of skin ir- cially as there is a risk of slipping.
with an AdBlue® preheating system as ritation or damage to the eyes if AdBlue®
AdBlue® collected in this way must
standard. Winter operation is thus en- comes into contact with the skin or eyes.
not be poured back into the AdBlue®
sured, even at temperatures below -11 Wear gloves supply tank.
°C. Wear protective clothing Rinse affected areas of skin copiously
Wear safety goggles with clean water.
Work on the exhaust gas aftertreat- Quickly change out of clothing that
Environmental protection ment system should not be com- has come into contact with the sub-
AdBlue® is biologically degradable. Un- menced until approximately 4 minutes stance.
less it is handled properly, however, Ad- have passed as individual lines con- In case of contact with the eyes,
Blue® constitutes an environmental haz- tinue to be flushed even after the rinse them immediately and copiously
ard. Do not allow AdBlue® to enter the engine has been switched off. with clean water and seek medical
sewerage system, surface water, ground- Switch the ignition starter switch to attention if necessary.
water or soil in significant volumes. the “OFF” position and remove the If AdBlue® enters the mouth or is
key before work is carried out on the swallowed, rinse the mouth out with
Danger. Risk of poisoning and SCR system. clean water and then drink plenty of
injury. Allow the AdBlue® line system to water.
cool down Seek medical attention if symptoms
AdBlue® is not classified as a hazardous
substance by German regulations govern- Open line connections and system persist.
ing hazardous substances. Nevertheless, component covers/caps slowly.
certain points should be observed when Capture any AdBlue® that escapes in
handling AdBlue®. a suitable container and dispose of
The AdBlue® line system and the system it in an environmentally responsible
components connected to it are pres- manner.

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AdBlue® service product

event, it is necessary to top up the Ad- AdBlue® service product

Blue® level immediately or remedy the AdBlue® is a non-flammable, non-tox-
fault. ic, colourless, odourless, water-soluble
liquid.

Caution:
Use only AdBlue® complying with DIN
70070/ISO 22241. Special additives are
not permitted.

M54.00-1860-71

If the AdBlue® service product reaches Caution:

the reserve level, icon (1) appears on If, during a top-up, AdBlue® comes into
the display screen in conjunction with a contact with painted or aluminium sur-
yellow alert (2) to remind the driver that faces, rinse down these surfaces with wa-
ter immediately.
an AdBlue® top-up is due. The AdBlue®
fill level can be seen on fuel gauge (3).
Properties of AdBlue® at high temperat-
The driver is informed by an icon on the ures
display screen (see illustration) in con-
junction with a yellow alert if the Ad-
Blue® supply tank runs empty or if there
is a malfunction in the BlueTec® exhaust
gas cleaning system. In addition, the
exhaust gas cleaning system (SCR sys-
tem) malfunction display flashes or lights
up in the indicator lamp panel. In this

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AdBlue® service product

Note: Note: Caution:

Ammonia vapours may be released as a AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of ap- For the storage of AdBlue®, use only con-
product of the decomposition of AdBlue® proximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped tainers made from high-alloy CrNi steels
if the content of the AdBlue® tank heats with an AdBlue® preheating system as or MoCrNi steels complying with DIN
up to over 50 °C for a lengthy period standard. Winter operation is thus en- EN10088-1/2/3. Containers made of
(e.g. as a consequence of direct sunlight). sured, even at temperatures below -11 aluminium, copper, cupriferous alloys and
°C. non-alloyed or galvanised steels are not
suitable for the storage of AdBlue®. If
Note: AdBlue® additives stored in such containers, AdBlue® could
dissolve out constituents of these metals
Ammonia vapours have an acrid odour. and destroy the exhaust gas cleaning sys-
For this reason, you should avoid inhaling Caution: tem. The vehicle warranty will be invalid-
any ammonia vapours that may escape Do not add any additives to AdBlue®. Do ated if damage to the exhaust gas clean-
when you remove the AdBlue® filler cap. not dilute AdBlue® with tap water. Doing ing system is found to have been caused
Ammonia vapours are an irritant mainly so could destroy the exhaust gas clean- by constituents dissolved out of non-ap-
to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. ing system. Damage to the exhaust gas proved storage containers.
Ammonia vapours are neither toxic nor cleaning system caused by additives/tap
hazardous to health in this concentration. water will invalidate the warranty. Disposal of AdBlue®
Properties of AdBlue® at low temperat- Storage of AdBlue®
ures Note:
Observe country-specific legislation and
requirements governing the disposal of
AdBlue®.

AdBlue® purity

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Filling with AdBlue®

Filling with AdBlue®

Note: Caution:
It is prohibited to return to the tank any Note: If, during a top-up, AdBlue® comes into
AdBlue® that has been pumped out, e.g. contact with painted or aluminium sur-
An accidental filling of the AdBlue® sup-
during a repair, because the purity of the faces, rinse down these surfaces with wa-
ply tank with diesel fuel and vice versa is
liquid would no longer be guaranteed. ter immediately.
prevented by various technical precaution-
ary measures.

Note:
Note: AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of ap-
proximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped
AdBlue® is consumed at a rate of ap-
with an AdBlue® preheating system as
proximately 3 % of the rate of diesel fuel
standard. Winter operation is thus en-
consumption. It is recommended that the
sured, even at temperatures below -11
AdBlue® supply tank also be refilled at
°C.
every regular refuelling stop.

Caution:
Use only AdBlue® complying with DIN
70070/ISO 22241. Special additives are
not permitted.

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Filling with AdBlue®

M54_30-0105-71 M47_00-0073-71 M47_00-0068-71

Press button (12) of the control rock- The AdBlue® level is displayed as a If the AdBlue® service product
er switch repeatedly until the Ad- percentage. reaches the reserve level, the
Blue® display appears on the display message “RES” appears on the
screen. display screen to remind the driver
that an AdBlue® top-up is due.
“RES” and “%” flash alternately.

Note:
The driver has previously received a yel-
low alert.

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Filling with AdBlue®

Note:
The driver has previously received a yel-
low alert.

Note:
In the event of a malfunction in the
BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system,
the exhaust gas cleaning system (SCR
system) malfunction display in the
M47_00-0069-71 indicator lamp panel lights up. M47_00-0071-71

If the AdBlue® supply tank runs If no signal from the AdBlue® supply
empty, the driver is notified by the tank is received, “-- -- --%” will appear
level gauge indication “0 %” on the on the display screen.
display screen. In addition, the ex-
haust gas cleaning system (SCR sys-
tem) malfunction display in the indic-
ator lamp panel begins to flash. In
this event, it is necessary to top up
the AdBlue® level immediately.

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Diesel particulate filter

Diesel particulate filter

A yellow indicator lamp in the instru- Note:
ment cluster warns that the diesel partic- In the event of a malfunction in the
ulate filter is nearing a critical load state BlueTec® exhaust gas aftertreatment
and indicates a malfunction. system, have the system checked
and repaired at a qualified specialist
The on-board computer gives prompt workshop.
warnings of emission-relevant malfunc-
tions or incorrect operation.
If these messages are disregarded, there Danger.
is a risk of engine power output being
Exhaust fumes are produced during the
M47_00-0070-71 reduced or a need to exchange the dies- manual regeneration process (parked re-
Add AdBlue® to supply tank (1). el particulate filter prematurely. generation). If you were to inhale these
exhaust fumes, you could suffer harm-
Note: ful effects such as poisoning. For this
Note:
reason, the bus should always be parked
The AdBlue® supply tank is located either As long as no flashing yellow or constant
outdoors. If, however, the bus is parked
on the right-hand side to the front of the red malfunction alert appears, it can also
in an enclosed room, adequate ventilation
front axle, in the centre to the front of be sufficient to alter the load profile (e.g.
must be ensured.
the front axle, or above the trailing axle take the bus for a drive on the motor-
(in the centre above the transmission). way) in order to ensure that automatic
regeneration of the diesel particulate filter
finishes successfully. Danger.
Very hot exhaust fumes are expelled from
the exhaust tail pipe during the manual
regeneration process (parked regenera-
tion). Keep well clear of the exhaust tail
pipe. Otherwise, you could be burned by

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Diesel particulate filter

the fumes. The use of an extraction sys- If the diesel particulate filter load state the original packaging immediately after
tem should be avoided because this will becomes critical, a yellow indicator lamp removal. A particle-laden diesel partic-
generally not have been designed to with- lights up in the instrument cluster. ulate filter must be labelled and must
stand the exhaust temperature levels that The on-board computer prompts you to not under any circumstances be left un-
arise. start manual regeneration. The manual covered indoors.
regeneration process lasts approximately
30 to no more than 60 minutes. For instructions on how to initiate
Danger. diesel particulate filter regeneration
manually (parked regeneration), refer to
Make sure that no highly flammable ma- Note:
terials, e.g. dry grass or fuels, come in- the “Starting regeneration of the diesel
If this message is disregarded, there is particulate filter manually” section.
to contact with the exhaust system dur-
a risk of engine power output being re-
ing the manual regeneration process
duced and a need to exchange the diesel
(parked regeneration). Do not leave the
particulate filter prematurely.
bus parked up at a filling station, on dry
grass or on harvested crop fields. The
hot exhaust system could otherwise cause
the highly flammable material to ignite Danger.
and set the bus on fire. Exposure to diesel soot and soot particles
through contact or inhalation is harmful
to health and can lead to death. If you
Danger. need to exchange a diesel particulate fil-
ter yourself due to technical problems,
The exhaust tail pipe has been designed
be sure to observe the information and
in such a way that the exhaust gas tem-
instructions in the workshop information
perature falls relatively quickly with in-
and all applicable occupational safety and
creasing distance. For this reason, no
accident-prevention regulations. Wear
other exhaust tail pipe may be fitted.
gloves and a dust mask. Seal and pack
a particle-laden diesel particulate filter in

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Diesel particulate filter regeneration

Diesel particulate filter regeneration Inhibiting automatic regeneration

Note: of the diesel particulate filter
Functions:
If regeneration is in progress and one of
Automatic regeneration of the diesel the operating conditions is subsequently
particulate filter no longer fulfilled, the green indicator
Inhibiting automatic regeneration of lamp goes out prematurely and re-
the diesel particulate filter generation is aborted.

Automatic regeneration of the

diesel particulate filter Note:
Whenever the green “Particulate fil- It restarts automatically when all neces-
ter” indicator lamp in the instrument sary operating conditions are fulfilled
cluster lights up, this means that the again. Interrupting the drive while the
diesel particulate filter is undergoing green “Particulate filter” indicator lamp
is lit will prolong the duration of regenera- M54.25-0136-71
automatic regeneration.
tion. If the elevated exhaust gas temperat-
ures associated with regeneration may
Note: present a danger, e.g. where the heat
Automatic regeneration does not start un- Note: produced may jeopardise safety, it is
less all necessary operating conditions possible to inhibit the regeneration pro-
If the elevated exhaust gas temperatures
have been fulfilled, e.g. engine oil or ex- cess. Neither automatic nor manual re-
associated with regeneration may present
haust gas temperatures sufficiently high
a danger, e.g. where the heat produced generation can then be initiated and re-
and engine running.
may jeopardise safety, it is possible to in- generation is stopped if it is already in
hibit the automatic regeneration process. progress.
Press the lower section of pushbutton
(1).

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Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually

Starting regeneration of the diesel

Note: particulate filter manually
The LED in the pushbutton has no func- Pull over safely with regard for other
tion. With the regeneration inhibitor activ- traffic and leave the engine running.
ated, the yellow “Particulate filter” indicat- Maintain a minimum distance of 2
or lamp in the instrument cluster lights up metres from other vehicles, objects
continuously.
and all flammable materials.

Caution: Note:
Leave the regeneration inhibitor activated If the diesel particulate filter load state
only for as long as the danger exists. M54.25-0136-71 becomes critical, an indicator lamp
Whenever you activate the regeneration To deactivate, press the lower section of lights up in the instrument cluster. The
inhibitor, regeneration will continue to be on-board computer displays a yellow
inhibit pushbutton (1) again.
inhibited even after the next engine start. event window prompting you to start
manual regeneration. The manual regen-
Note: eration process lasts approximately 30 to
no more than 60 minutes.
Note: The yellow “Particulate filter” indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
There would otherwise be a risk of rapid Apply the parking brake.
loading of the diesel particulate filter.
Shift the transmission to neutral N.
Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.

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Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually

If active, deactivate the regeneration you were to park the vehicle without initi-
inhibitor. Note: ating regeneration and the AdBlue® were
Regeneration will be aborted automatically frozen, you would not be able to start the
if you deselect transmission neutral posi- regeneration process manually until after
Note:
tion, release the parking brake or activate a thawing period of up to 60 minutes.
refer to “Inhibiting automatic regeneration
the regeneration inhibitor by pressing the
of the diesel particulate filter”.
lower section of the “Regeneration inhibit-
Press and hold the upper section of or” pushbutton.
“Manual regeneration” pushbutton (1)
for approximately 3 seconds.
Note:

Note: Engine speed drops to idling speed if the

process is aborted.
Manual regeneration cannot be started
unless the engine oil and exhaust gas
temperatures are sufficiently high, the
Note:
AdBlue® is not frozen and the system is
functioning normally. Regeneration cannot be started unless
all necessary operating conditions have
The green “Particulate filter” indicat- been fulfilled, e.g. engine oil or exhaust
or lamp in the instrument cluster gas temperatures sufficiently high. If the
comes on and engine speed is in- on-board computer prompts manual re-
creased. generation at low outside temperatures,
start the regeneration process before the
When regeneration has finished, the vehicle is parked. If you were to park
green “Particulate filter” indicator the vehicle without initiating regenera-
lamp in the instrument cluster tion, you would not be able to start the
goes out and engine speed drops to regeneration process manually until after
idling speed. a subsequent engine warm-up phase. If

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Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system

Operating/malfunction displays: Fault in the exhaust gas cleaning

fuel system Note: system
Fuel reserve The AdBlue® level can be called up using
the OBD (on-board diagnostics).

Exhaust gas cleaning malfunction

The malfunction indicator lamp on the in-
Fuel level below approximately 14% of dicator lamp panel flashes in the event
tank capacity of a fault in the exhaust gas cleaning
system (display if permissible NOx val-
AdBlue® level The malfunction indicator lamp on the ues exceeded, if NOx sensor fitted) or if
indicator lamp panel lights up in the the AdBlue® supply tank runs empty. If
event of a malfunction in the exhaust the malfunction alert was triggered by
gas cleaning system (SCR system). the AdBlue® supply tank running empty,
it is necessary to top up the AdBlue®
Danger. level immediately. If the AdBlue® sup-
If the AdBlue® service product reaches
ply tank has run empty, the driver must
the reserve level, this icon appears on Have the malfunction rectified by an
have actively acknowledged the AdBlue®
the display screen in conjunction with a OMNIplus Service Partner immediately.
level operating display at some time pre-
yellow alert to remind the driver that an
viously.
AdBlue® top-up is due.

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Brake system safety precautions

or lights up. If the fault was caused by Brake system safety precautions
Danger. the AdBlue® supply tank running empty,
the AdBlue® level operating display is
Have NOx faults rectified immediately by
an OMNIplus Service Partner. also displayed. The AdBlue® supply tank
must be filled immediately. Caution:
Engine torque reduction (applicable The braking characteristics of the bus
only to buses with NOx sensor) may change if a yellow warning level mal-
Danger.
function in the brake system appears on
Have NOx faults rectified immediately by the instrument cluster display screen. Ad-
an OMNIplus Service Partner. opt a particularly cautious driving style.
Have the malfunction rectified as soon as
possible by an OMNIplus Service Partner.

Danger.
The braking characteristics of the bus
have changed if a red warning level mal-
function in the brake system is displayed.
Pedal travel may increase under brak-
M54_30-0143-71 ing. ABS has been disabled. Stop the bus
immediately and disable it (traffic condi-
Engine torque is reduced to approxim-
tions permitting). Have the malfunction
ately 60 % in the event of a NOx fault rectified by an OMNIplus Service Partner
(display if permissible NOx values ex- immediately.
ceeded). In this situation, a fault is also
present in the exhaust gas cleaning
system, i.e. the malfunction indicator
lamp flashes and the red status indicat-

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Braking and stopping

Braking and stopping Brakes with anti-locking protection tance from the vehicle in front or driving
Whenever the bus is driven for long In a hazardous situation, the brake too fast through corners.
distances downhill, you should make pedal should be depressed fully. This
use of the braking effect of the en- ensures that all wheels are braked
gine by shifting into a lower gear. with ABS assistance and optimum Danger.
Use the continuous brakes to relieve deceleration is achieved. If the bus is towing a trailer that does not
the load on the service brake. have ABS, this trailer could be overbraked
On a slippery road surface, you
if the brakes were applied with maxim-
should also declutch so that the um force. In this case, the driver must
Note: braking effect of the engine cannot keep an eye on the trailer in the rear-
Except for emergencies, the service brake affect the ABS control intervention. view mirror. The bus equipped with ABS
does not usually need to be applied remains steerable, thereby enabling the
sharply. driver to keep the entire vehicle combina-
Note:
tion stable.
The retarder is deactivated automatically
for the duration of an ABS control inter-
Danger.
vention.
Always apply the parking brake before
you disembark. On uphill and downhill
gradients, you must also chock the Danger.
wheels and turn the steering towards the
kerb. The anti-locking protection of ABS does
not relieve the driver of the responsib-
Switch off the engine using the igni- ility for adopting a driving style which
tion starter switch takes traffic and road conditions into ac-
count. While the directional stability and
steerability of the bus are improved un-
der braking, ABS is not able to avert the
consequences of driving at an unsafe dis-

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Applying/releasing the parking brake

Applying/releasing the parking

brake

Note:
Precondition: operating pressure at least
5.8 bar to 6.4 bar

Danger.
Do not apply the parking brake unless the
bus is stationary. Always apply the park- M42_20-0003-01 M54.00-1862-71
ing brake before you leave the driver's Move parking brake lever (1) down Indicator lamp (8) lights up.
area. On steep uphill and downhill gradi-
into position A and engage it.
ents, you should also chock the wheels Raise locking ring (2) and pull park-
and turn the steering towards the kerb. ing brake lever (1) upwards into posi-
Danger. tion “B”.
Check the hand lever for full engagement. The parking brake is released (air
To do so, attempt to press the hand lever charging noise can be heard).
in direction “B” without pulling release
ring (2) out of the detent position. The
lever must not move.

The parking brake is applied (air

venting noise can heard when it is
operated).

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Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits

Emergency braking in the event of

Note: failure of both brake circuits
A continuous warning tone sounds if the
ignition starter switch is switched to OFF Danger.
while the parking brake is released.
A failure in brake circuits 1 and 2 will
jeopardise the operating safety and road-
worthiness of the bus. Stop the vehicle
immediately (traffic conditions permitting).
Have the brake system checked by an
OMNIplus Service Partner immediately.

M54.00-1862-71

Indicator lamp (8) goes out. Note:

In the event of a failure in brake circuits
Caution: 1 and 2, it is possible to initiate emer-
To guarantee a faultless release of the gency braking using the parking brake
parking brake, the supply pressure must lever.
be at least 6.4 bar. If parking brake in-
dicator lamp (8) does not go out even if
there is sufficient supply pressure avail-
able, there is a defect in the brake spring
cylinder circuit or the emergency release
circuit. Have the brake system inspected
by an OMNIplus Service Partner.

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Deactivating the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Deactivating the Electronic Stability

Note: Program (ESP)
Parking brake lever (1) can be moved
rearwards to any position to enable the Note:
driver to prevent the rear wheels from
locking and to moderate the braking ef- It is recommended that ESP be deactiv-
fect. ated if traction problems are experienced
when driving with anti-skid chains fit-
ted or on loose surfaces (e.g. sand and
gravel).
Danger.
Risk of accident. Applying the parking
M42_20-0003-01
brake deactivates the anti-lock braking Danger.
Pull the hand lever gradually towards system (ABS). You should exercise even
Risk of accident. The bus may skid out of
“A” and hold it in the desired posi- more caution when driving on slippery
roads because there would be a risk of control if ESP has been deactivated and
tion to prevent it from automatically the drive wheels start to spin.
returning to released position “B”. rear wheels locking.

Danger.
If it is necessary to perform emergency
braking using the parking brake, do not
allow the parking brake lever to engage
in the parking position. Keep release ring
(1.1) in the applied position.

The bus is braked at the rear wheels

only.

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Brake system (BS)

Brake system (BS)

Note:
Pressing the pushbutton again or switch- Note:
ing the ignition starter switch to OFF and
The electronic brake system (BS) man-
back to ON reactivates ESP.
ages the braking of the bus. The brake
system (BS) combines the following in-
tegral functions: anti-lock braking system
(ABS), acceleration skid control (ASR),
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), drive-
off lock and bus stop brake. This com-
bination is designed to provide a faster
M54.25-0137-71 braking effect at the wheel brakes, and
Press ESP OFF pushbutton (1). optimum distribution of braking force to
individual axles. It is possible to have
the continuous brakes (engine brakes/re-
tarder) activated automatically whenever
the brake pedal is depressed (continuous
brake integration).
The control functions of the dynamic
drive control (FDR) and acceleration
skid control (ASR) are disabled. The Note:
yellow ESP indicator lamp lights up.
ASR, ESP, drive-off lock, bus stop brake
and continuous brake integration are op-
tional functions.

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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Note:
The status lamp and, if applicable, the Note:
“ABS” indicator lamp in the indicator lamp
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) pre-
panel light up red or yellow, depending on
vents the wheels from locking above a
the fault severity.
speed equivalent to walking pace, regard-
Each wheel is equipped with sensors less of the road conditions.
that continuously record the rate of
brake pad wear.
Danger.

M54_30-0120-71 In the event of danger, the brake pedal

should therefore be fully depressed. This
Malfunction display: A malfunction in
ensures that all wheels are braked with
the electronic brake system is indic- ABS assistance and optimum deceleration
ated on the display screen by “BS” An overly worn brake pad is indic-
ated on the display screen (refer to is achieved. On a slippery road surface,
(1). you should also declutch so that the brak-
the “Operation” section).
ing effect of the engine cannot affect the
Danger. ABS control intervention.
Danger.
The driving and braking characteristics
of the bus may change. In the event The driving and braking characteristics of
the bus may change. Adopt a cautious Danger.
of a yellow alert, adopt a cautious driv-
ing style. Have the malfunction rectified driving style. Have the malfunction recti- The anti-locking protection of ABS does
by an OMNIplus Service Partner. In the fied by an OMNIplus Service Partner. not relieve the driver of the responsib-
event of a red alert, stop the bus at the ility for adopting a driving style which
earliest opportunity (traffic conditions per- takes traffic and road conditions into ac-
mitting) and notify an OMNIplus Service count. While the directional stability and
Partner. steerability of the bus are improved un-

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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

der braking, ABS is not able to avert the

consequences of driving at an unsafe dis- Danger.
tance from the vehicle in front or driving
The indicator must light up and go out
too fast through corners.
after approximately 2 seconds or imme-
diately as soon as the bus pulls away.
Function check: Switch the ignition If the indicator does not go out, or if
starter switch to ON. it lights up while the bus is in motion,
neither ABS nor ASR is guaranteed to
function correctly. Adopt a cautious driv-
ing style and have the malfunction recti-
fied by an OMNIplus Service Partner.
M54.00-1865-71

If the continuous brakes are active

and one or both of the wheels on
the rear axle threaten to lock, the
continuous brakes will be deactiv-
ated automatically by ABS. However,
“Continuous brake” indicator lamp
M54.00-1864-71 (10) will remain lit if the continuous
ABS indication display (3) lights up brake switch remains pressed in.
on the display screen for approxim-
ately 2 seconds.

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Acceleration skid control (ASR) (option)

Acceleration skid control (ASR) If the drive wheels on one side start
(option) to spin, they will be braked automat-
ically.
Note: If the drive wheels on both sides
Acceleration skid control (ASR) prevents start to spin, engine power output
the drive wheels from spinning when the will be reduced automatically.
bus pulls away or accelerates, regardless
of the road conditions. Note:
Drive/brake cruise control cannot be ac-
tivated (or switched on). If cruise control
Danger.
M54.00-1861-71 was active at the time of the ASR inter-
Risk of accident. ASR does not relieve vention, it will be deactivated automatic-
Indicator lamp check: Switch the
the driver of the responsibility for adopt- ally and then reactivated as soon as the
ignition starter switch to ON. ASR intervention has taken place.
ing a driving style which takes traffic and
road conditions into account. The bus “ASR” indicator lamp (9) lights up
could skid if ASR has been switched off and must go out after approximately ASR can be switched off manually:
and the drive wheels start to spin. 2 seconds. Press the “ASR” pushbutton.

ASR is activated automatically if the

Danger.
drive wheels on one or both sides
start to spin. The bus could skid if ASR has been
switched off and the drive wheels start to
“ASR” indicator lamp (9) lights up. spin.

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Bus stop brake (option)

Bus stop brake (option)

Note: The bus stop brake is activated when
Acceleration skid control is reactivated the relevant switch on the instrument
automatically if the engine is switched off panel is pressed.
and on again.
“ASR” indicator lamp (9) flashes.
Note:
The bus stop brake requires less com-
pressed air than the parking brake. At
bus stops, therefore, you should give pri-
ority to the use of the bus stop brake
where possible.

Caution:
Do not operate unless the bus is station-
ary.

M54.00-1861-71

Press the “ASR” pushbutton again.

Driving with “ASR”, “ASR” indicator
lamp (9) must go out.

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Bus stop brake with drive-off lock (option)

Bus stop brake with drive-off lock

Danger. (option)
Risk of accident. Always apply the park-
ing brake correctly before you leave the Danger.
driver's area. To park the bus, always
apply the parking brake. If necessary If the drive-off lock is not used as inten-
(e.g. on steep uphill or downhill gradi- ded, the vehicle could roll away. This
ents), chock the wheels as an additional could result in an accident with seri-
measure to prevent the bus from rolling ous or fatal injuries. For this reason,
away and turn the steering towards the always apply the parking brake before
kerb. you start/stop the engine or leave the
driver's area. Do not under any circum-
M54.00-1867-71 stances use the drive-off lock as a park-
Response on the bus when the bus ing brake or hillholder. Apply the parking
stop brake is active: brake whenever you come to a stop on a
steep uphill or downhill gradient of more
Indicator lamp (14) lights up in the than 15 % or pull into a bus stop on a
instrument display panel. steep uphill or downhill gradient of more
than 15 %.
All wheel brakes are automatically
braked with 2.0 bar compressed air.

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Bus stop brake with drive-off lock (option)

the journey but with certain function

Note: limitations.
The only difference between the “bus stop
brake with drive-off lock” and the stan- Danger.
dalone “bus stop brake” is in the func-
tion range that each system has to offer. Make sure that the door and all luggage
With the switch pressed in, the “bus stop compartment flaps are securely closed
brake with drive-off lock” system not only before you operate the emergency switch.
applies all wheel brakes but also inhib- Adopt a cautious driving style, and always
its idling speed increases associated with apply the parking brake when the bus is
accelerator pedal operation. stationary because it is no longer possible
to activate the bus stop brake using the
M54.00-1867-71 switch on the instrument panel. Have the
The automatic bus stop brake is not fault rectified by an OMNIplus Service
Note: Partner as soon as possible.
deactivated until all activation con-
The “bus stop brake with drive-off lock” ditions are no longer in effect (e.g.
may (depending on the body manufac-
passenger doors no longer open) and
turer) also be controlled by other com-
ponents (e.g. door or luggage compart-
the accelerator pedal is subsequently
ment flaps). depressed.
Operation: Raise the switch cover
Indicator lamp (14) must go out.
and pull up the yellow pin. To reset
Note:
“Emergency off” switch in conjunc- the switch: Press the yellow pin in
tion with “automatic bus stop brake”. and close the cover.
Buses with a drive-off lock have an emer-
gency release switch. In emergencies (e.g. technical de-
fect), it is possible to deactivate
the automatic bus stop brake us-
ing the emergency release switch.
This makes it possible to continue

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Brake system supply pressures

Brake system supply pressures

Note:
To ensure maximum operating safety and
reliability, the supply pressures in the in-
dividual compressed-air circuits for the
brake system (10 bar) and auxiliary con-
sumers (8.5 bar) must be charged to an
appropriate level. The auxiliary consumers
circuit will not be charged until brake cir-
cuits 1 and 2 have been charged. The
supply pressure required for the service M54.00-1863-71 M54.00-1866-71
brake is 10 bar. The brake circuit with the lower sup- If the supply pressure in brake circuit
ply pressure is automatically indic- 1 or 2 drops below 6.8 bar or if the
ated by indicator lamp (1) or (2). Dis- pressure in the parking brake circuit
play (3) is the pressure reading for drops below 5.5 bar, a red alert ap-
this brake circuit. pears and the STOP lamp and brake
failure indicator lamp (5) light up.

Danger.
Stop the vehicle immediately (traffic con-
ditions permitting). Have the brake sys-
tem inspected by an OMNIplus Service
Partner.

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Continuous brakes operating information

Continuous brakes operating

Danger. Danger. information
There is a sensor fault if no warning is Malfunctions may occur in the air suspen-
displayed on the display screen and there sion system, door system or clutch mech- Note:
is no pressure reading on the pressure anism. Adopt a cautious driving style.
The bus is equipped with engine brakes
gauge. Stop the vehicle immediately Have the compressed-air system checked
(wear-free auxiliary brakes) and a retarder
(traffic conditions permitting). Have the immediately by an OMNIplus Service Part-
(option). The continuous brakes are activ-
brake system inspected by an OMNIplus ner.
ated on demand using the “combination
Service Partner.
switch for continuous brakes and cruise
In the event of high compressed-air control” (refer to the “Driver's area con-
trols” section). It is also possible to have
consumption (e.g. raising/lowering
the continuous brakes activated automat-
system in effect and bus manoeuv- ically whenever the brake pedal is de-
ring), stop driving until the indicator pressed (continuous brake integration)
lamp has gone out. The malfunction (option).
warning is not cleared until the pres-
sure has risen back above 7.2 bar.
Indicator lamp (5) lights up if the
supply pressure in the auxiliary con-
sumers circuit (option) drops below
5.5 bar.

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Continuous brakes operating information

Two different engine braking stages

are available (exhaust flap and con-
stantly open throttle). The effect of
the engine brake is dependent on
the engine speed (high engine speed
= high engine braking output). The
engine brake is effective only at en-
gine speeds above 900 rpm and is
available up to an engine speed of
approximately 2,300 rpm. Keep an
eye on the optimum operating range
M54_00-0082-01 M54.00-1865-71 for the engine brakes (yellow zone) in
The continuous brakes are activated “Continuous brake” indicator lamp the rev counter.
with the combination switch in posi- (10) lights up when the continuous
tion 2.1-2.2 (2.1-2.5) (depending on brakes are activated. Note:
the version).
How the engine braking stages are con-
Caution: trolled (from lever position 1) is determ-
Do not activate the retarder if the “Con- ined by the drive control system under
tinuous brake” indicator lamp lights up consideration of various factors.
with the lever in position “0”. Have the
malfunction checked by an OMNIplus Ser-
vice Partner.

This icon may also appear.

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Continuous brakes operating information

“Continuous brake” indicator lamp

Note: (10) flashes.
Preconditions for retarder operation: Ac-
celerator pedal fully released, bus travel- Danger.
ling faster than 15 km/h.
The retarder's braking effect is reduced
or may even be deactivated. Reduce bus
speed, shift down and keep the speed of
Note: the bus constant by making use of the
For the optimum braking torque to be braking effect of the engine.
achieved, the engine should be turning
within its upper speed range so that the The retarder is deactivated automat-
M54.00-1865-71 coolant does not overheat. ically in response to accelerator ped-
Retarder (option) with manual trans- al operation or an ABS control inter-
mission: 4 braking stages are avail- Retarder protection function: The vention.
able (from switch position 2.2). braking effect of the retarder is auto-
matically reduced in line with a spe-
Danger.
cified coolant temperature character-
Caution: istic curve and is reduced to zero at Retarder braking torque is reduced to
Only ever move the combination switch a coolant temperature of over 115 zero.
through one stage at a time when at- °C.
tempting to achieve the necessary braking
torque (do not jerk it directly to the re- Danger.
quired position). Except in an emergency,
it is prohibited to force the combination If an ABS fault alert is displayed, the re-
switch directly to the required position tarder will not be deactivated in the event
in one action. However, it is acceptable The “Retarder temperature” display of an ABS control intervention - risk of
to skip several stages at once if you are appears on the display screen and skidding.
reducing the braking torque.

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Continuous brakes operating information

The “Retarder cannot be deactivated”

display appears on the display screen Note:
if the retarder can no longer be deac- Whenever the retarder is active, the trans-
tivated. mission is prevented from shifting into the
next gear up (upshift inhibitor).

Danger.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the continuous brakes are active,
Danger. the continuous brakes will be deactivated
M54_00-0082-01
and the upshift inhibitor will be cancelled.
Risk of accident. Adopt a particularly cau-
Retarder (option) with automatic
tious driving style. Do not continue to
use the retarder. Have the malfunction
transmission: 3 braking stages are
rectified by an OMNIplus Service Partner. available (from switch position 2.3).

Note: The braking effect of the retarder is

Preconditions for retarder operation: Ac- automatically reduced in line with a
celerator pedal fully released, forward specified oil temperature character-
drive range (1-D) selected, bus travelling istic curve.
faster than 3 km/h.

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Displaying the engine operating hours

Displaying the engine operating

Danger. hours
The braking output is reduced.

M54_30-0170-71

Oil level menu with oil level symbol

M54_30-0105-71 (3).
Press button (12) of the control rock-
er switch repeatedly until the “OEL”
(OIL) oil level menu appears on the
display screen.

Note:
Applies only to buses with electronic
oil level detection (option). In vehicles
without electronic oil level detection, the
operating hours are called up directly by
means of button (12).

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Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning

Note:
Observe the laws and regulations in all
countries concerned.

Danger.
Risk of injury. Whenever work is carried
M54_30-0105-71 M54_30-0171-71 out on the bus, all applicable safety regu-
Press button (6) of the control rocker Engine operating hours (4) are dis- lations must be observed (e.g. operating
switch played. instructions, environmental laws and reg-
ulations, occupational safety and accident
prevention regulations, etc.).

Danger.
Risk of poisoning. Observe the instruc-
tions for use of the care and cleaning
products.

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Care and cleaning

apparent until much later and could cause

Danger. the tyre or suspension air bag to burst. Caution:
You could then lose control of your bus For cleaning work in the engine compart-
Risk of poisoning. Always keep care and
and cause an accident, which could result ment, the use of cleaning agents contain-
cleaning products sealed and out of the
in injury to yourself and others. ing acetone or chloroethylene is prohib-
reach of children.
ited.

Caution:
Danger.
Do not work with high-pressure cleaners Caution:
Risk of poisoning. Diesel, regular and or steam cleaners in the region of axle
premium-grade fuels are harmful to If you are using a steam cleaner to per-
seals (e.g. hubs, drive flange) and axle form cleaning work in the engine com-
health. They should not be used as a breathers. In automatic vehicle washes,
cleaning product. partment, do not aim the jet directly at
make sure that these areas will not be belt tensioners or idler pulleys.
severely subjected to jets of water.

Danger.
Caution:
Risk of fire. Diesel, regular and premium- Caution:
Stone chips and impurities, especially in-
grade fuels are highly flammable. They We recommend that only tested and ap- sect remains, bird droppings, tree res-
should not be used as a cleaning product. proved care products should be used. In- ins, oils and greases, fuels and tar stains,
formation about acceptable care products should be remedied immediately with the
can be obtained from your OMNIplus Ser- use of approved care products.
Danger. vice Partner.

Do not use round-spray jets to clean tyres

or suspension air bags. The pulsating jet
of water could cause concealed damage
to the tyre substructure or suspension
air bags. This damage would not become

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Care and cleaning

Caution:
The bus must be cleaned more frequently
in winter to remove salt residues from
road gritting.

Environmental protection
Dispose of empty containers, cleaning
cloths and polishing wads in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.

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Table of contents

Instrument display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
On-board computer control rocker switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
DTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Auxiliary heating preset timer (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Instrument display panel

Instrument display panel

Caution:
A warning buzzer sounds if the maxim-
um permissible engine speed is exceeded.
The engine quietens after the maximum
permissible engine speed has been ex-
ceeded. For this reason, you should not
judge how to drive or change gear by
ear but by the display in rev counter (5).
Avoid overrevving in the red danger zone.
There is a risk of engine damage.

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Instrument display panel

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Instrument display panel

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Instrument display panel

No. Description Page No. Description Page

1 Red/yellow mal- 12 Outside temperat-

function lamp ure/coolant tem-
2 perature toggle
Display screen
button
3 Turn signals/haz- 13 Reset trip meter
ard warning lamps to “0”
4 Brake circuit 1 14 Indicator lamp
and 2 supply pres- panel
sure
5 Engine speed dis-
play
6 Supply pressure
gauge for brake
circuit 1 or 2
7 Red STOP warning
lamp
8 Fuel level and Ad-
Blue® gauge
9 Speedometer
10 Instrument lighting
dimmer
11 Reset button

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Warning and indicator lamps

Warning and indicator lamps

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Warning and indicator lamps

No. Description Page No. Description Page No. Description Page

1 Main-beam head- 11 Emission-relevant 21 DPF status (diesel

lamps fault malfunction particulate filter)
display (MIL)
2 Brake failure 22 Bus stop brake
3 Parking brake 12 ESP 23 ESP
13 Fire in engine
4 Engine protection 24 Distance warning
compartment (op-
5 ABS tion) 25 Continuous brake
6 Trailer ABS (op- 14 Flame-start sys- 26 Continuous brake
tion) tem (option) malfunction
7 Stop request in- 27 Not assigned
15 V-belt break (op-
dication display tion) 28 Diesel particulate
8 Centring of the 16 filter (DPF) manual
Hillholder
auxiliary steering regeneration
17 Alternator 1
(3-axle buses only) 29 Additional indicat-
18 DPF cleaning
9 DPF cleaning or lamps (option)
(diesel particulate
(diesel particulate filter)
filter)
19 Automatic engine
10 Hazard warning start-stop (option)
lamps
20 Pull-away aid (op-
tion)

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On-board computer

On-board computer
Note:
Note: The on-board computer is active whenev-
er the key is in the drive position in the
Using control rocker switch (2) and the
ignition lock.
button console on instrument panel (4),
it is possible to call up and view dis-
plays and bus information on on-board
computer display screen (1) and make
changes to settings.

Danger.
Operating the on-board computer while
the bus is in motion distracts your atten-
tion from the situation on the road. You
could lose control of the bus and thereby
cause an accident. For this reason, do
not operate the on-board computer un-
less the bus is stationary and the parking
brake is applied.

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On-board computer

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On-board computer

No. Description Page

1 Display screen
2 On-board com- 70
puter control rock-
er switch
4 Button console

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On-board computer control rocker switch

On-board computer control rocker

switch

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On-board computer control rocker switch

This control rocker switch is used to

control the on-board computer, e.g. to
call up displays or change settings.
12 Scroll
3 Adjustment
6 Info
9 Back

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DTCO tachograph

DTCO tachograph

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DTCO tachograph

1 Display screen: Screen dis- 5 Key panel, driver 2

plays vary according to the
operating state of the bus. Note:
Refer to “Display variants” Activity button, driver 2/card
in the manufacturer's operat- slot ejector button, driver 2
ing instructions. 6 Card slot, driver 2: Driver
2 Key panel, driver 1
2, who is not currently driv-
ing the bus, inserts his driver
Note: card into card slot 2.
Activity button, driver 1/card 7 Printer drawer release but-
slot ejector button, driver 1 ton: This button is used to
3 Card slot, driver 1: Driver 1, release the printer drawer, for
the current driver of the bus, example, for inserting a new
inserts his driver card into roll of paper.
card slot 1. 8 Tear-off edge
4 Download/calibration inter- 9 Menu buttons: Buttons for
face: There is an interface entering, displaying or printing
under the cover. This in- data.
terface cannot be enabled Refer to “Calling up menu
without an inserted company functions” in the manufac-
card, control card or work- turer's operating instructions.
shop card.
For details, refer to “Access
rights for tachograph cards”
in the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions.

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MTCO tachograph

MTCO tachograph

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MTCO tachograph

1 Button for opening the re- 2 Button for setting the re- 7 Display screen (illuminated
cording sheet tray: Driver 1 quired time group for driver when ignition starter switch
inserts his labelled recording 1: Press and hold the but- ON): The basic display (date,
sheet into the recording sheet ton until the required time time and total distance) ap-
tray and on top of the parti- group appears on the display pears if there are no fault
tion plate with the front side screen. alerts. If the tachograph de-
of the sheet facing upwards. 3 Button for setting the re- tects a fault, this is indicated
Driver 2 inserts his labelled quired time group for driver on the display screen by a
recording sheet into the re- 2: Press and hold the but- flashing 4-digit fault code.
cording sheet tray and under- ton until the required time The function check in the
neath the partition plate with group appears on the display tachograph lights up simul-
the front side of the sheet fa- screen. taneously. The faults below
cing upwards. The recording 4 Menu selection button: Vari- can be corrected by the oper-
sheets must be swapped over ous selection menus are avail- ator:
whenever the drivers change able (refer to the manufac- If other fault codes are dis-
over. turer's operating instructions). played: Visit your nearest
5 Button (-): : Move back with- OMNIplus Service Partner and
Note: in the menu have the fault rectified.
Always use the appropriate 6 Button (+): : Move forward
recording sheets (refer to within the menu Note:
the manufacturer's operating
8000 = driving without a re-
instructions).
cording sheet

Note:
8100 = recording sheet for
driver 1 not inserted

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Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment (option)

Vehicle tool kit and emergency

Note: equipment (option)
8200 = recording sheet for Scope of tools and emergency
driver 2 not inserted equipment:
Warning triangle
Note:
Ramp
8300 = the time on the re-
Hydraulic jack 10 t maximum load
cording sheet tray does not
correspond to the time on with base board and pump lever (en-
the display screen (e.g. after closed manufacturer's operating in-
a power interruption or time structions must be strictly observed).
adjustment). Fault elimina- Wheel chock
tion: Remove both recording
sheets, close the recording
WAF 32 socket spanner; spanner and
sheet tray minus the record- extension
ing sheets, the time on the Retainer for towing pin
display screen and the re- Tool box (with tyre inflation hose,
cording sheet tray are (aud-
torch, open-ended spanner set,
ibly) synchronised, open the
recording sheet tray and rein-
screwdriver set, pliers)
sert the recording sheets.

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Auxiliary heating preset timer (option)

Auxiliary heating preset timer

(option)

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Auxiliary heating preset timer (option)

For notes on safety and operation,

refer to the “Heating/ventilation/air-
conditioning” section
1 Time button
2 Program selection
3 Instant heating
4 Back
5 Forward
6 Screen display
6.1 Operating display
6.2 Weekday
6.3 Time display
6.4 Storage location

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Table of contents

Rotary light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Combination switch for lights and wiper functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Combination switch for continuous brakes and cruise control (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Ignition starter switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Parking brake valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
3-button automatic transmission gearshift unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6-button automatic transmission gearshift unit (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Screen sequence at start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Display fields on the on-board computer display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Adjusting the instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Malfunction displays: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Malfunction displays: red warning level - description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with red status indicator - overview . . . . 112
Malfunction displays: yellow warning level - description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with yellow status indicator - over-
view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Malfunction displays: STOP lamp - description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with red STOP warning lamp - over-
view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Display screen symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle manoeuvrability with the air suspension depressurised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Air suspension versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lowering the bus on the boarding side (kneeling) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Raising the bus body to driving ride height 2 (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
General Information / Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Turning the steering wheel when the bus is stationary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Rotary light switch

Rotary light switch 3 Front foglamps (pull switch Combination switch for lights and
combines the following functions: to 1st detent) In addition wiper functions
to the side lamps, dipped-
beam headlamps or main-
beam headlamps if the igni-
tion starter switch has been
switched to ON
4 Rear foglamp (pull switch to
2nd detent) In addition to the
front foglamps. The indicator
lamp in the rotary light switch
lights up.

M54_00-0068-01 M54_00-0081-01

0 Switched off 1 Horn: Press button

1 Side lamps 2 Indicate left and right with
2 Headlamps Dipped-beam automatic reset: Press the
headlamps/main-beam head- switch stalk beyond the pres-
lamps (depending on com- sure point until it engages in
bination switch position) with position.
the ignition starter switch in 3 Lane change: Push the switch
position 2 (drive position) stalk to the stop, hold it there
and release it - the stalk re-
turns to the centre position
4 Headlamp flasher: Pull the
stalk upwards

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Combination switch for lights and wiper functions

5 Main-beam and dipped-beam

headlamps: Lever up =
dipped-beam, lever down
= main-beam headlamps
(in both positions until
engagement)
6 Windscreen wipers: Turn the
sleeve on the switch stalk:
speed 0 = off, speed INT = in-
termittent, speed I = normal,
speed II = rapid
7 Wipe and wash: Press the
sleeve on the switch stalk
inwards towards the steer-
ing column. With windscreen
wipers switched off = wind-
screen wipe and wash

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Combination switch for continuous brakes and cruise control (option)

Combination switch for continuous

brakes and cruise control (option)

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Combination switch for continuous brakes and cruise control (option)

The following functions can be activated selected and the bus is travelling faster 2.5 Engine brake, constantly
using the combination switch: than 3 km/h. Whenever the continu- open throttle and retarder
ous brakes are active, the transmission stage 3 active.
Note: is prevented from shifting into the next
gear up (upshift inhibitor). Danger.
Operation of the continuous brakes (re-
tarder, engine brake, constantly open 2.1 - 2.2 Engine brake flap If the accelerator pedal is de-
throttle) active or engine brake flap pressed while the continuous
and constantly open throttle brakes are active, the con-
active. tinuous brakes will be deactiv-
Note: ated and the upshift inhibitor
Note: will be cancelled.
Drive cruise control (constant speed by
means of engine control) (option) In these switch positions,
either the engine brake flap Danger.
alone is active, or both the The braking effect of the re-
Note: engine brake flap and the tarder is automatically re-
constantly open throttle are duced in line with a specified
Variable speed limiter (Temposet - limita- active, depending on various
tion of maximum speed) (option) oil temperature characteristic
factors (e.g. road speed, en- curve. The braking output is
gine speed). reduced.
2.3 Engine brake, constantly
Note:
open throttle and retarder
Engine idling speed increase stage 1 active.
2.4 Engine brake, constantly
Continuous brakes open throttle and retarder
The continuous brakes cannot be activ- stage 2 active.
ated unless the accelerator pedal is fully
released, a forward drive range has been

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Combination switch for continuous brakes and cruise control (option)

Drive cruise control (option) 1.1 Tap briefly (< 0.5

Danger. seconds) = current driving
speed is set and appears
As long as ABS is fully func-
tional, an activated continu- on the display screen. Tap
ous brake will be deactivated briefly again (< 0.5 seconds)
automatically if one or both = set speed increased in in-
of the wheels on the driven crements of 0.5 km/h. Press
axle threatens to lock. If an and hold (> 0.5 seconds) =
ABS fault alert is displayed, bus speed increased until
there is no guarantee that the switch released. When
continuous brake will be de- the combination switch is
activated correctly - risk of
released, the current speed is
skidding.
M54_00-0082-01
set as the new value.
1.2 Tap briefly (< 0.5
Note: Drive cruise control cannot be activ-
seconds) = current speed is
ated unless the bus is travelling faster
It is also possible to have the set and shown on the display
continuous brakes activated than 15 km/h. The service brake pedal
screen, or resumption of
automatically by the “con- must be fully released and the continu-
last stored speed (memory).
tinuous brake integration” ous brakes must not be active.
Tap briefly again (< 0.5
function (option) whenever
seconds) = set speed
the brake pedal is depressed.
reduced in increments of 0.5
km/h. Press and hold (>
0.5 seconds) = bus speed
reduced until switch released.
When the combination switch
is released, the current speed
is set as the new value.

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Combination switch for continuous brakes and cruise control (option)

1.3 Cruise control is deac- Variable speed limiter (option) 1.4 Press button briefly =
tivated and the last stored speed limiter (LIM): The cur-
speed is retained by the con- rent speed is set as the max-
trol unit. imum speed. The set value is
shown on the display screen.
Note: The driver has to continue
Drive cruise control is de- to use the accelerator pedal.
activated automatically as Keep button pressed: The set
soon as the service brake limit speed will continue to
is applied or the continuous be increased until the control
brakes are activated. is released. To deactivate:
Move combination switch to
Danger. M54_00-0082-01
position 1.3 or activate cruise
control.
Do not use cruise control on
a slippery road surface - there
is a risk of skidding. Do not Note:
use cruise control unless road The speed limiter can be ac-
and traffic conditions permit tivated at speeds above 10
a constant speed to be main- km/h; between 10 km/h and
tained. On steep uphill or 15 km/h it is always limited
downhill gradients, it may not to 15 km/h. It is possible to
be possible for the set speed override the set speed tem-
to be maintained. Take your porarily by depressing the
foot off the accelerator pedal accelerator pedal beyond the
when cruise control is active. stop (kickdown).

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Adjustable steering column

Engine speed increase Adjustable steering column

Pushbutton for adjusting the height and Note:
angle of the steering wheel. Set the The steering column is re-engaged
steering column to the release position automatically if pushbutton (1) is not
by pressing the lower section of push- pressed again within approximately 12
button (1). (±5) seconds.
Precondition: bus stationary, engine run-
ning.
Danger.
Note: Do not make adjustments unless the
This symbol is displayed together with bus is stationary. Re-engage the steer-
a yellow alert in the event of an engine ing column after you have adjusted the
speed increase. steering wheel to a suitable position. To
do this, press the upper section of push-
1.1 The engine speed is infin- button (1).
itely variable up to a maxim-
um of 750 rpm.
1.3 Engine speed increase off, Danger.
normal idling speed After the adjustable steering column has M46_00-0030-01
been adjusted, the driver must check that For notes on safety and operation,
all instruments and indicator lamps are refer to the “Driver's area controls” sec-
still visible.
tion of the Operating Instructions.

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Ignition starter switch

Ignition starter switch 3 Starting position Parking brake valve

Danger. Danger.
Never lock the steering while the bus is The parking brake spring actuators require
in motion. Remove the key whenever you a release pressure of 5.8 to 6.4 bar. At
disembark, even if only for a short time. low supply pressures, there is a risk that
the brake may not be fully released, that
the friction pads may make slight contact
while the bus is in motion and that the
brake may be subjected to unnecessar-
ily high thermal loads. The indicator lamp
in the instrument display panel must go
out when the parking brake is released.
The emergency release device is com-
bined with the parking brake valve and
is operated in exactly the same way as
the normal parking brake. The valve auto-
matically switches over to the air reserve
for the emergency release device and the
M54_00-0083-01 spring actuators are released.
0 Parked position, insert or
take out the key in this po-
sition; the side lamps can be
switched on.
1 Steering unlocked, all con-
sumers can be switched on.
2 Drive position

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Parking brake valve

Danger. Danger.
Risk of skidding. The braking effect of Check hand lever (1) for full
ABS is cancelled if you apply the parking engagement. To do so, at-
brake while the vehicle is in motion. tempt to press the hand lever
in the “release” direction (B)
without pulling release ring
(2) out of the detent position.
The lever must not move.
B Parking brake released

For notes on safety and operation,

refer to the “Operation” section.

M42_20-0003-01

A Parking brake applied

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3-button automatic transmission gearshift unit

3-button automatic transmission

gearshift unit

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3-button automatic transmission gearshift unit

D Drive range D: The transmis-

sion shifts between gears 1
and 5 automatically.
N Drive position N: Transmission
in neutral. No gear is selec-
ted.
R Drive position R: Reverse gear
is selected.

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6-button automatic transmission gearshift unit (option)

6-button automatic transmission

gearshift unit (option)

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Instrument display panel

1 Drive range 1: Only 1st gear Instrument display panel

is selected. Danger.
Instrument display panel (INS2010)
2 Drive range 2: The transmis-
If the indicator lamp does not go out or
sion shifts between gears 1 Detailed description
if it lights up while the engine is running,
and 2 automatically. stop the vehicle (traffic conditions per-
Indicator lamp for alternator 1 (1)
3 Drive range 3: The transmis- mitting) and switch off the engine. De-
sion shifts between gears 1 termine and rectify the cause (e.g. check
and 3 automatically. V-belt and replace if necessary, refer to
D Drive range D: The transmis- the “Practical advice” section).
sion shifts between gears 1
and 5 automatically.
N Drive position N: Transmission
in neutral. No gear is selec-
ted.
R Drive position R: Reverse gear
is selected.

M54.00-1871-71

Lights up if there is a problem with the

charging voltage from alternator 1.

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Instrument display panel

Indicator lamp for hazard warning ABS indicator lamp (3)

lamps/school bus warning lamps Danger.
(2) The driving and braking characteristics of
the bus may change. Adopt a cautious
driving style. Have the malfunction recti-
fied by an OMNIplus Service Partner.

Note:
The status indicator lights up red or yel-
low, depending on the fault severity.

M54.00-1864-71

Lights up after the ignition starter switch

M54.00-1872-71 has been switched to ON. If the display
Lights up whenever the hazard warning does not go out at the latest once the
lamps/school bus warning lamps are bus has pulled away or if it lights up
switched on. while the bus is in motion, this indic-
ates that the anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and acceleration skid control (ASR)
are fully or partly inoperational.

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Instrument display panel

Brake failure indicator lamp (5) cleared until the pressure has risen back cleaning system (display if concentra-
above 7.2 bar. tion exceeded by more than 1.5 g/kWh
NOx) or if the AdBlue® supply tank runs
Brake failure indicator lamp empty.
Insufficient supply pressure in brake cir- Parking brake indicator lamp (8)
cuits 1, 2 (under 6.8 bar) or 3 (under 5.5
bar).
Exhaust gas cleaning system (SCR
system) malfunction display (6)

M54.00-1866-71

Insufficient supply pressure in brake cir-

cuits 1, 2 (under 6.8 bar) or 3 (under 5.5
bar).
M54.00-1862-71
Danger. “Parking brake” indicator lamp (8) lights
Stop the vehicle immediately (traffic con- up when the parking brake is applied.
ditions permitting). Have the brake sys-
tem inspected by an OMNIplus Service M54.00-1874-71
Partner. In the event of high compressed- Malfunction indicator lamp (6) lights up
air consumption (e.g. raising/lowering
in the event of a malfunction in the ex-
system in effect and bus manoeuvring),
stop driving until the indicator lamp has
haust gas cleaning system (SCR system).
gone out. The malfunction warning is not Malfunction indicator lamp (6) flashes in
the event of a fault in the exhaust gas

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Instrument display panel

“ASR active” indicator lamp (9)

Danger. Caution:
Risk of accident. ASR does not relieve If the indicator lamp does not go out
the driver of the responsibility for adopt- when the continuous brakes are deactiv-
ing a driving style which takes traffic and ated: do not continue to use the continu-
road conditions into account. The bus ous brakes, have the malfunction rectified
could skid if ASR has been switched off by an OMNIplus Service Partner.
and the drive wheels start to spin.
Indicator lamp for V-belt break (11)
Continuous brake indicator lamp (option)
(10)

M54.00-1861-71

Acceleration skid control (ASR) (option)

prevents the drive wheels from spinning
when the bus pulls away or accelerates,
regardless of the road conditions. “ASR”
indicator lamp (9) lights up whenever
ASR is intervening and also during the
display check.
M54.00-1878-71
M54.00-1865-71 Lights up if a V-belt break is detected.
“Continuous brake” indicator lamp (10)
lights up when the continuous brakes are
active.

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Instrument display panel

“Stop request” indicator lamp (13)

Danger. Note:
Stop the bus (traffic conditions permitting) In addition to indicator lamp (12), the
and switch off the engine. Determine the event is indicated by the red status lamp,
cause and rectify it. the STOP warning lamp and a warning
buzzer.
Indicator lamp for fire in engine
compartment (12) (option)
Danger.
Stop the bus immediately, road and traffic
conditions permitting. Urge passengers to
disembark. Initiate firefighting measures.
M54.00-1880-71

Lights up whenever a passenger makes a

stop request.

M54.00-1879-71

“Engine compartment fire” indicator lamp

(12) lights up if a fire is detected in the
engine compartment.

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Instrument display panel

Bus stop brake/drive-off lock indicator lamp has gone out and start
indicator lamp (14) Note: the engine within 30 seconds.
The drive-off lock is activated when doors
are opened, for example. Environmental protection

Flame-start system indicator lamp The flame-start system reduces pollut-

ant emissions (after the engine start) at
(15)
outside temperatures of below –4 °C. In
addition, the starter motor and the bat-
teries are spared and the starting time is
reduced.

Continuous brake indicator lamp

(10)
M54.00-1867-71

“Bus stop brake/drive-off lock” indicator

lamp (14) lights up when the bus stop
brake or drive-off lock (option) is active.

M54.00-1882-71
Note:
The flame-start system (option) is a cold-
The bus stop brake is activated whenev- start aid for very cold outside temper-
er the switch in the instrument panel is
atures (below –20 °C) and is activated
pressed.
at outside temperatures of below ap-
proximately –4 °C. Switch on the driving
switch. “Flame-start system” indicator M54.00-1883-71

lamp (15) must light up. Wait until the Indicator lamp (10) lights up in the event
of a retarder malfunction.

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Instrument display panel

Indicator lamp for centring of the MSS (automatic engine start-stop)

Danger. auxiliary steering (13) (3-axle buses indicator lamp (18) (option)
Risk of accident. The retarder must no only)
longer be used if the indicator lamp lights
up in conjunction with a red warning level
malfunction. Red warning level malfunc-
tions indicate that the operating safety
or roadworthiness of the bus is at risk.
The driving and braking characteristics of
the bus may change. The bus must be
stopped immediately (traffic conditions
permitting) and an OMNIplus Service Part-
ner must be notified.

M54.00-1885-71
Caution: M54.00-1884-71 MSS indicator lamp (18) lights up while
The retarder must no longer be used if Indicator lamp (13) flashes whenever the automatic engine start-stop function
the indicator lamp lights up in conjunction centring is in progress and lights up con- is active.
with a yellow warning level malfunction. stantly while the trailing axle is centred
While it is permitted to drive on carefully, and locked in the centre position.
you should have the bus inspected by an
OMNIplus Service Partner at the earliest Indicator lamp for centring of the
opportunity. auxiliary steering (3-axle buses
only)
The indicator lamp flashes whenever
centring is in progress and lights up con-
stantly while the trailing axle is centred
and locked in the centre position.

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Screen sequence at start-up

Red indicator lamp for alternator 2 Red indicator lamp for alternator 3 Screen sequence at start-up
malfunction (option) (19) malfunction (option) (20) Screen sequence at start-up

M54.00-1886-71 M54.00-1886-71
M54_30-0106-71
Lights up whenever the ignition starter Lights up whenever the ignition starter A warning buzzer sounds for approxim-
switch is switched to ON and must go switch is switched to ON and must go ately 1 second after the ignition starter
out when the engine is started. out when the engine is started. switch has been switched to ON. Status
indicator (6) lights up yellow. All indic-
Danger. Danger. ator lamps in the instrument panel light
If the indicator lamp does not go out or If the indicator lamp does not go out or up for approximately 2 seconds. Once
if it lights up while the engine is running, if it lights up while the engine is running, the display check is complete, outside
stop the vehicle (traffic conditions per- stop the vehicle (traffic conditions per- temperature/coolant temperature display
mitting) and switch off the engine. De- mitting) and switch off the engine. De- (1), trip meter (2), total distance recorder
termine and rectify the cause (e.g. check termine and rectify the cause (e.g. check (3), time (4) and gear/drive range indic-
V-belt and replace if necessary; refer to V-belt and replace if necessary; refer to ator (5) appear on the display screen.
“Practical advice”). “Practical advice”).

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Display fields on the on-board computer display screen

Display fields on the on-board

Note: computer display screen Note:
If the on-board computer detects mal- In buses with an MB GO transmission
functions in the system, the alerts are variant, only N (neutral) or R (reverse
displayed in succession on the display gear) is displayed on the display screen.
screen and status indicator (6) lights up
red or yellow. Toggle outside temperature/
coolant temperature

M54_30-0106-71

Outside temperature/coolant temperat-

ure display (1), trip meter (2), total dis-
tance recorder (3), time (4), gear/drive
range indicator (5) and status indicator
(6) appear on the display screen.
M54.00-1887-71

Press button (1) to toggle the outside

temperature/coolant temperature.

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Display fields on the on-board computer display screen

Outside temperature Reset trip meter to “0” Setting the time

M54_30-0106-71 M54.00-1888-71 M54_30-0105-71

A minus symbol (-) before temperature Press and hold button (1) to reset the Press button (12) of the control rocker
reading (1) indicates that the temperat- trip meter to “0”. switch repeatedly until the time value
ure is below 0 °C. appears on the display screen. Press
Note: button (6). The hour figures flash. To set
Danger. the hours, press button (3). Press button
The ignition starter switch must be ON.
(6). The minute figures flash. To set the
The road may still be icy even if the out- minutes, press button (3). To store the
side temperature display shows a temper-
set time, press button (6). Press button
ature of just above the freezing point.
This is especially the case in wooded (9) to return to the basic display.
areas or on bridges. Extreme changes in
the outside temperature are not displayed
until a delay has elapsed.

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Adjusting the instrument lighting

Adjusting the instrument lighting

Note: Note:
If the control rocker switch is not pressed The brightness of the instrument light-
for a period of 20 seconds, the display ing cannot be adjusted unless the side
returns to the first item in the menu and lamps or dipped/main-beam headlamps
the set values are not stored. are switched on.

Note:
The Stop warning lamp, the indicator
lamp for turn signals/hazard warning
lamps and the parking brake indicator
M54.00-1889-71
lamp cannot be dimmed and always light
up at maximum brightness. Malfunction
Press and hold button (1) = instrument symbols appear for approximately 10
lighting dimmer, press and hold button seconds at maximum brightness before
(2) = instrument lighting brighter fading to the brightness level set. The
brightness of all other elements is infin-
itely variable.
Note:
The ignition starter switch must be ON.
Note:
The brightness level remains stored
whenever the ignition starter switch is
switched to position 0.

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Malfunction displays: Description

Malfunction displays: Description significant malfunctions, the display mes-

sage is accompanied by a warning tone
and STOP lamp (3).

Danger.
Risk of accident. If the STOP lamp does
not go out, or if it lights up while the bus
is in motion, the operating safety or road-
worthiness of the bus is at risk. The driv-
ing and braking characteristics of the bus
may change. The bus must be stopped
immediately (traffic conditions permitting)
M54.00-1859-71
and an OMNIplus Service Partner must be
notified.
Display messages are operating informa-
tion, malfunction alerts or warnings that
are automatically displayed on display
Danger.
screen (2). Status indicator (1) lights up
yellow or red, depending on the signific- Risk of accident. Red warning level
ance of the event. An indicator lamp (4) malfunctions indicate that the operating
safety or roadworthiness of the bus is at
in the instrument panel may light up in
risk. The driving and braking characterist-
addition to the display message being ics of the bus may change. The bus must
shown. Display messages can be cleared be stopped immediately (traffic conditions
and called up at a later time. If an in- permitting) and an OMNIplus Service
dicator lamp (4) lights up in addition to Partner must be notified.
the display message, this will not go out
even after the display message has been
acknowledged. In the event of highly

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Malfunction displays: red warning level - description

Malfunction displays: red warning Acknowledging red warning level

Caution: level - description display messages
In the event of a yellow warning level
malfunction, it is permissible to drive on
carefully but the bus should be checked
by an OMNIplus Service Partner at the
earliest opportunity.

Red/yellow status indicator

To distinguish alerts on the display
screen by their significance, the segment
in status indicator (1) of the on-board
computer lights up yellow or red. The
yellow status indicator may appear in M54.00-1859-71 M54_30-0105-71
response to a particular operating state Red status lamp (1) lights up in the The driver can acknowledge display mes-
or malfunction. Malfunctions of a high event of a high-priority malfunction. sages using pushbutton (9) of the on-
priority are indicated by a red status board computer's control rocker switch.
indicator. Danger.
STOP warning lamp Risk of accident. Red warning level mal-
Severe malfunctions are accompanied by functions (1) indicate that the operating
STOP lamp (3) lighting up. safety or roadworthiness of the bus is at
risk. The driving and braking characterist-
ics of the bus may change. The bus must
be stopped immediately (traffic conditions
permitting) and an OMNIplus Service Part-
ner must be notified.

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Malfunction displays: red warning level - description

Viewing red warning level display

messages Note:
Depending on the priority, a warning
buzzer may also sound.

M54_30-0141-71

Whenever the driver acknowledges a dis-

play message, red warning lamp (3) goes
out and malfunction symbol (1) and, if
applicable, system abbreviation (2) are
cleared. After the display message has
been acknowledged, it is stored in the
diagnostics memory, i.e. the Fault info
menu, and can be called up at any time
using control rocker switch button (6).
Info symbol (4) on the display screen in-
dicates the presence of a stored display
message.

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Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with red status indicator - overview

Malfunction displays on the on-

board computer display screen with
red status indicator - overview

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Malfunction displays: yellow warning level - description

6 Engine air cleaner contamin- Malfunction displays: yellow

ated warning level - description
Caution: 7 Retarder cannot be deactiv-
ated
The brightness of the seg-
8 Oil level in the clutch fluid
ments on the on-board com-
puter display screen depends reservoir too low
on the instrument lighting 9 Engine oil pressure too low
brightness setting. Malfunc- 10 Retarder overheated
tions, however, are displayed 11 Engine coolant level too low
at maximum brightness for
a brief time even if the in- 12 Engine coolant too hot (with
strument lighting has been temperature reading in °C)
dimmed.

M54.00-1859-71
Note:
Yellow status lamp (1) lights up in the
A system abbreviation may event of malfunctions of lower priority.
accompany the malfunction
on the display screen, as
shown in the example (1). Caution:
1 Brake system malfunction In the event of a yellow warning level
(example) malfunction, it is permissible to drive on
2 CAN bus malfunction carefully but the bus should be checked
by an OMNIplus Service Partner at the
3 Brake pad wear earliest opportunity.
4 Steering oil level too low
5 Brake supply pressure too low

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Malfunction displays: yellow warning level - description

Acknowledging yellow warning Viewing yellow warning level

level display messages display messages

M54_30-0105-71 M54_30-0141-71

The driver can acknowledge display mes- Whenever the driver acknowledges a
sages using pushbutton (9) of the on- display message, yellow warning lamp
board computer's control rocker switch. (3) goes out and malfunction symbol
(1) and, if applicable, system abbrevi-
ation (2) are cleared. After the display
message has been acknowledged, it is
stored in the diagnostics memory, i.e.
the Fault info menu, and can be called
up at any time using control rocker
switch button (6). Info symbol (4) on the
display screen indicates the presence of
a stored display message.

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Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with yellow status indicator - overview

Malfunction displays on the on-

board computer display screen with
yellow status indicator - overview

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Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with yellow status indicator - overview

5 Auxiliary heating active 19 Engine oil level too low

6 Auxiliary steering oil filter 20 AdBlue® reserve reached
Caution: dirty (option) (3-axle buses 21 Fuel reserve reached
The brightness of the seg- only) 22 Engine protection function
ments on the on-board com- 7 Auxiliary steering oil level too active
puter display screen depends low (option) (3-axle buses 23 Engine coolant too hot
on the instrument lighting only)
24 Transmission air supply too
brightness setting. Malfunc- 8 Kneeling second level (option)
tions, however, are displayed low
9 Bus not at normal level (op- 25 Clutch overheated
at maximum brightness for
tion)
a brief time even if the in- 26 Transmission malfunction
strument lighting has been 10 Raise bus (option)
27 Auxiliary consumers supply
dimmed. 11 Lower bus (option)
pressure (option)
12 Lower target level reached 28 Power take-off (option)
Note: (option)
13 Protection against entrap-
A system abbreviation may
accompany the malfunction ment active - kneeling pro-
on the display screen, as cess obstructed (option) (ar-
shown in the example (1). row flashes)
1 Brake system malfunction 14 Auxiliary consumers supply
(example) pressure too low (option) (ar-
2 Driver’s door open (option) row and encircled area flash)
15 Battery undervoltage
3 Luggage compartment flap
open (option) 16 Cruise control active
4 Windscreen washer fluid level 17 Speed limiter active
too low 18 Engine oil pressure too low

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Malfunction displays: STOP lamp - description

Malfunction displays: STOP lamp -

description In the event of highly significant malfunc-
tions, the display message is accompan-
ied by a warning tone and STOP lamp
(3)

Note:
It is not possible to acknowledge (switch
off) the STOP lamp.

M54.00-1859-71

Danger.
Risk of accident. If the STOP lamp does
not go out, or if it lights up while the bus
is in motion, the operating safety or road-
worthiness of the bus is at risk. The driv-
ing and braking characteristics of the bus
may change. The bus must be stopped
immediately (traffic conditions permitting)
and an OMNIplus Service Partner must be
notified.

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Malfunction displays on the on-board computer display screen with red STOP warning lamp - overview

Malfunction displays on the on-

board computer display screen with
red STOP warning lamp - overview

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Display screen symbols

Display screen symbols Top up engine oil

The following symbols may appear
Note: on the display screen:
A system abbreviation may
accompany the malfunction
on the display screen, as Operating displays The “Top up engine oil” symbol is dis-
shown in the example (1). played on the display screen if the oil
Oil pressure
1 Brake system malfunction level in the engine has dropped to the
(example) minimum level.
2 CAN bus malfunction
3 Brake supply pressure too low Caution:
4 Oil level in the clutch fluid The operating safety of the engine is at
The “Engine oil pressure” warning is
reservoir too low risk if the engine oil level is too low (po-
shown on the display screen if the oil
5 Transmission malfunction tential engine damage). Avoid high engine
pressure in the engine is too low.
6 Engine oil pressure too low speeds. Correct the oil level at the next
stop. Do not overfill under any circum-
Danger. stances.
Stop the bus immediately (traffic condi-
tions permitting), switch off the engine,
determine and rectify the cause. Insuffi- Danger.
cient oil pressure can result in significant The engine oil must be topped up imme-
damage to the engine. diately if the status indicator lights up
red.

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Display screen symbols

Engine oil overfilled Power steering oil level

Danger.
The driving and braking characteristics of
the bus may change. Adopt a cautious
driving style. Have the malfunction recti-
fied by an OMNIplus Service Partner.
The “Engine oil overfilled” warning is Is displayed when the oil level in the
displayed on the display screen if the Brake pad wear storage tank for the power-steering
oil level in the engine is more than 2 l pump has dropped to the minimum ca-
above the maximum level. pacity.

Danger. Danger.
The operating safety of the engine is at Displayed in the event of excessive Risk of accident. Have the steering sys-
risk if the engine oil level is too high (po- brake pad wear on one or more axles. tem checked for leaks by an OMNIplus
tential engine damage). Avoid high engine Service Partner. A continued loss of oil
speeds. Siphon off or drain off at least 2 results in a risk of accident because the
l oil. Call up the current engine oil level Danger. steering may stiffen.
and correct it if necessary. The driving and braking characteristics of
Display failure
the bus may change. Adopt a cautious
Wheel speed sensor fault
driving style. Have the malfunction recti-
fied by an OMNIplus Service Partner.

Displayed if important operating inform-

Displayed if the brake control system ation, warnings or events can no longer
detects a faulty wheel speed sensor. be shown on the display screen.

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Display screen symbols

Danger. Caution: Danger.

Risk of accident. The driving and braking Engine power output is reduced automat- Stop the vehicle immediately (traffic con-
characteristics of the bus may change. ically. Determine the cause and have it ditions permitting). Have the brake sys-
Stop the bus (traffic conditions permitting) rectified if necessary by an OMNIplus Ser- tem inspected by an OMNIplus Service
and switch off the engine. It is no longer vice Partner. Partner. In the event of high compressed-
possible for malfunctions that could alter air consumption (e.g. raising/lowering
driving and braking characteristics to be system in effect and bus manoeuvring),
displayed. Have the malfunction rectified Note: stop driving until the indicator lamp has
by an OMNIplus Service Partner. gone out. The malfunction warning is not
The reason why the coolant temperature
cleared until the pressure has risen back
Engine protection function is too high could be, for example, that
above 7.2 bar.
the coolant level is too low, a drive belt
information
is defective or poorly tensioned, or a fan
clutch is defective.
Note:
Brake circuits 1-3 supply pressure The “Brake failure” indicator lamp in the
indicator lamp panel also lights up.
The “Engine protection” operating in- Retarder temperature (option)
formation is displayed if the coolant tem-
perature reaches approximately 105 °C
while the bus is in motion. Insufficient supply pressure in brake cir-
cuits 1, 2 (under 6.8 bar) or 3 (under 5.5
bar).
Displayed if the temperature of the re-
tarder is too high.

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Display screen symbols

Speed limiter (option)

Danger. Danger.
If the retarder overheats (e.g. on a long Risk of accident. Adopt a particularly cau-
downhill road), the retarder's braking ef- tious driving style. Do not continue to
fect will diminish: Reduce bus speed, use the retarder. Have the malfunction
shift down and keep the speed of the bus rectified by an OMNIplus Service Partner.
Displayed when the variable speed lim-
constant by making use of the braking
effect of the engine. Cruise control (option) iter is activated. The speed value selec-
ted is also displayed.
Retarder malfunction (option)
Note:
Activation of the speed limiter: Refer
to “Combination switch for continuous
Displayed in cruise control mode. The
brakes and cruise control”
speed value selected is also displayed.
Displayed if the retarder cannot be de-
AdBlue® reserve level
activated during an ABS control inter-
Note:
vention or when the accelerator pedal is
depressed. Cruise control mode: Refer to “Combin-
ation switch for continuous brakes and
cruise control”
Note:
Displayed when the AdBlue® level drops
The “Continuous brake” malfunction in the
to the reserve level.
indicator lamp panel may also light up.

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Display screen symbols

Fuel reserve (option) OMNIplus Service Partner. In the event Kneeling second level (option)
of high compressed-air consumption (e.g.
raising/lowering system in effect and bus
manoeuvring), stop driving until the indic-
ator lamp has gone out.

Displayed if the fuel level has dropped to Door open (only if connected by the This display symbol is shown if a fixed
approximately 14 % of tank capacity. body manufacturer) speed threshold is exceeded while the
bus is at second level.
Auxiliary consumers supply pressure
(option) Bus not at normal level (option)

Displayed if one or more doors are open.

Displayed if the supply pressure in the Danger. The display symbol is shown whenever
auxiliary consumers circuit drops below For notes on safety and operation, refer the bus is not at normal level.
5.5 bar. to the operating instructions issued by
Raise bus (option)
the body manufacturer.
Danger.
If the “Auxiliary consumers supply pres-
sure” warning is displayed on the display
screen, there is a possibility of malfunc-
tions occurring in the air suspension sys- The display symbol is shown when the
tem, door system or clutch mechanism. bus is at raised level.
Adopt a cautious driving style. Have the
compressed-air system inspected by an

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Display screen symbols

Lower bus (option) process. The kneeling process is being

obstructed. Caution:
Auxiliary consumers supply pressure At the next stop, trace the cause and
too low (option) correct the coolant level. There is a risk
of considerable damage to the engine if
the coolant level is too low.
The display symbol is shown during the
kneeling process.
Lower target level reached (option) Danger.
The symbol is shown on the display If the status indicator lights up red at the
screen with a flashing arrow and circle same time, the coolant must be topped
if the supply pressure in the level control up immediately.
system (NR) is too low.
Windscreen washer fluid level too low
The display symbol is shown when the
bus is fully lowered. Note:
Faultless operation of the level control
Protection against entrapment active system (NR) is not guaranteed.
- kneeling process obstructed (option)
Engine coolant level The display symbol is shown if the wind-
screen washer fluid level is too low.

The symbol is shown on the display

screen with a flashing arrow if the bus Displayed if the coolant level in the ex-
meets an obstacle during the kneeling pansion tank has dropped below the
minimum level.

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Engine air cleaner contamination Luggage compartment flap open (only Battery undervoltage
(option) if connected by the body
manufacturer)

Displayed if the air cleaner is overly con-

taminated. Displayed if one or more luggage com-
partment flaps are open.
Caution:
Service the air cleaner at the next oppor- Danger.
tunity. For notes on safety and operation, refer M54_30-0141-71
to the operating instructions issued by “Undervoltage” warning (2) is displayed
Auxiliary heating the body manufacturer.
on the display screen if the voltage
drops below approximately 22 volts while
the bus is in motion.

Danger.
The display symbol is shown when the
auxiliary heating is active. The driving and braking characteristics of
the bus may change. Stop the bus (traffic
conditions permitting) and switch off the
engine. Have the malfunction rectified by
an OMNIplus Service Partner.

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Vehicle manoeuvrability with the air suspension depressurised

Vehicle manoeuvrability with the air Air suspension versions

suspension depressurised Danger. The bus is equipped with a purely pneu-
The forward section of the chassis and With the suspension depressurised, the matic suspension system as standard.
the guidance of the driven axle have bus does remain manoeuvrable but it
been structurally designed in such a way must be driven no faster than walking
as to ensure that the bus remains man- pace to the nearest lay-by. Notify an
oeuvrable when the suspension air bags OMNIplus Service Partner. Whenever
work is carried out on the air suspension
have been depressurised.
system, the body must always be sup-
In this condition, the full weight of the ported by jacks and stands positioned at
vehicle body is supported by the stop the designated points because the body
buffers fitted at the forward section of of the bus could drop relatively quickly in
the chassis and at the rear axle. These the event of a loss of air.
stop buffers are unladen when the sus-
pension is at normal level and are in-
tended only to prevent the body of the Danger. M32_00-0075-01

vehicle from dropping onto the axle in The ignition starter switch must always be The bus may be equipped with an
the event of extreme suspension com- switched to OFF whenever work is to be electronic level control system (NR) as
pression. The stop buffers are not de- carried out on buses with electronic level an option (recognisable by the “NR” key
signed for permanent loading and cannot control (NR) (option). This is necessary to switch on the instrument panel). This
be used as a replacement for the normal avoid automatic “NR” adjustments while electropneumatic suspension system
suspension under any circumstances. the work is being carried out. supports the following optional functions:
The bodywork could otherwise suffer
Lean bus towards entry side (kneel-
damage (cracks, etc.).
ing).
Raise bus to driving ride height 2.

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Lowering the bus on the boarding side (kneeling) (option)

Lowering the bus on the boarding Press the lower section of the push-
side (kneeling) (option) button on the instrument panel until Note:
Ignition starter switch ON the bus body has fully lowered on The automatic bus stop brake may also
the boarding side. be activated depending on the country
Bus stationary
and bus body manufacturer.
Supply pressure in the auxiliary con-
Note:
sumers circuit above 6.5 bar Press the upper section of the push-
The bus body is automatically raised to button on the instrument panel.
“NR” key switch in driving position
the normal level if the pushbutton is re-
Country specific and bus body manu- leased while the bus is lowering.
facturer specific: doors closed.

Danger. The body of the bus is raised to nor-

There is a risk of crush injuries to the mal level and the symbol goes out
legs and feet whenever the bus super- The suspension air bags on the
structure is lowered. Make sure that boarding side are vented of air and
there are no persons or objects between the body of the bus lowers on this
the body of the bus and the road surface side.
when the bus is being lowered. Do not
use the lowering function for any purpose
other than a boarding aid.

A display symbol appears on the

display screen when the bus has
reached the final kneeling position.

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Raising the bus body to driving ride height 2 (option)

Raising the bus body to driving ride Press and hold the upper section of
height 2 (option) the pushbutton. Note:
Ignition starter switch ON The bus body automatically returns to the
Bus stationary normal level if the bus speed exceeds 20
km/h.
Supply pressure in the auxiliary con-
sumers circuit above 6.5 bar The bus body is raised to predefined
“NR” key switch in driving position driving ride height 2.

Danger.
Adopt a cautious driving style whenever
the bus is at a raised level. The driving
The “Bus at driving ride height 2”
characteristics of the bus may change.
The change in overall height when the symbol appears on the display
bus is at raised level must be taken into screen.
consideration before the bus is driven Release the pushbutton.
through a tunnel or underpass.
The body of the bus is lowered back
to normal level and the symbol goes
Danger. out.
There is a risk of crush injuries to the
legs and feet whenever the bus super-
structure is lowered. Make sure that
there are no persons or objects between
the body of the bus and the road surface
when the bus is being lowered.

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General Information / Safety Information

General Information / Safety steering (e.g. due to a pump drive mal- Turning the steering wheel when
Information function), the bus will remain steerable the bus is stationary
but considerably more effort will be re- We urge workshops in particular to
Important information on the
quired. observe these instructions.
steering system
Since there is an extremely low probab-
The dimensions of the steering system ility of this situation occurring - but if it
and the mechanical steering transmis- Note:
does occur, it often does so completely
sion ratio were designed such that, unexpectedly - the driver could wrongly To prevent damage to the steering
in the event of a malfunction in the assume that the steering system has column, the following points must be
hydraulic power steering system, the observed when turning the steering wheel
been blocked. However, the bus does with the bus stationary, without hydraulic
effort required to turn the steering remain steerable provided the driver ap-
wheel would not exceed a specific support (engine switched off) and without
plies the necessary force. a turntable under the front wheels (tyres
value deemed by legislators to be the
This important information is intended to in direct contact with the ground):
maximum reasonable force.
clarify the scenario described and pre-
For vehicles weighing over 12 t, this Release the steering wheel adjuster
vent the driver from possibly misjudging
maximum operating force is 450 N (400 and push the steering wheel fully
the situation.
N for vehicles between 3.5 t and 12 t) forward and down. Lock the steer-
applied to the steering wheel rim in the ing wheel adjuster in place. Turn
straight-ahead position. This force must Danger. the steering wheel using both hands
be sufficient to achieve a turning circle In the event of a power steering failure, placed apart at an angle of between
with a radius of 20 m at a road speed of the bus becomes very difficult to steer. 90° and 180°.
approximately 10 km/h. No more than 6 Have the malfunction rectified immedi-
seconds may elapse between the start of ately by an OMNIplus Service Partner.
turning and the moment the 20 m radius
is achieved.
The driver must be aware that, in the
event of a sudden failure in the power

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Turning the steering wheel when the bus is stationary

Caution:
Never have more than one person turn
the steering wheel. Do not pull the steer-
ing wheel on one side only.

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Instrument panel switches and pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration start/inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Master safety switch (country-specific) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Instrument panel switches and pushbuttons

Instrument panel switches and Ignition starter switch (option) Engine start pushbutton (option)
pushbuttons

Note:
The illustrations below show the symbols
marked on switches and pushbuttons. All controls and display elements are Starts the engine when pressed with
The layout of the switches and pushbut- supplied with power after the switch has the ignition starter switch ON and the
tons in the bus is determined by the body been activated. All consumers can be transmission in neutral position.
manufacturer. switched on. Whenever the switch is
switched to OFF, all consumers and the Note:
Observe the operating instructions
engine are switched off.
issued by the body manufacturer. Only fitted in buses that are not equipped
with a key switch on the steering column.
Hazard warning lamps switch
Note:
To switch off, the driver has to slide the ASR OFF pushbutton (acceleration
safety catch downwards and press the skid control) (option)
upper section of the switch at the same
time.
All the turn signals on the left and right
are switched on regardless of the pos-
ition of the ignition starter switch. The Note:
This pushbutton deactivates the ASR
indicator lamps in the hazard warning Only fitted in buses that are not equipped function. Pressing the pushbutton again
lamps switch and the instrument display with a key switch on the steering column.
or switching the ignition starter switch
panel flash. to OFF and back to ON reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the in-
dicator lamp panel flashes while ASR is
switched off.

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Instrument panel switches and pushbuttons

MSS function switch (automatic

Danger. engine start-stop) (option) Danger.
Risk of accident. Acceleration skid Risk of fire and poisoning. Do not oper-
control does not relieve the driver of the ate the auxiliary heating at filling stations
responsibility for adopting a driving style and in enclosed spaces without an extrac-
which takes traffic and road conditions tion system (e.g. in garages).
into account. The bus could skid if ASR
has been switched off and the drive The automatic engine start-stop (MSS) Bus stop brake switch
wheels start to spin. function enables the engine to be
stopped and restarted automatically on
Horn changeover switch (option) journeys involving relatively long waiting
times, e.g. in city traffic or journeys with
frequent pick-ups and drop-offs.
Whenever the switch is pressed with the
bus stationary, all the wheel brakes are
Environmental protection
braked with a pressure of 2.0 bar.
Lower section of switch pressed: electric The use of the automatic engine start-
horn. Upper section of switch pressed: stop function reduces fuel consumption
Note:
air horn. and is more environmentally friendly.
Precondition: driving switch ON, bus sta-
For horn operation, refer to “Combina-
Auxiliary heating unit ON switch tionary.
tion switch for light and wiper functions”.
(option)

Switches on the auxiliary heating.

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Instrument panel switches and pushbuttons

Drive-off lock emergency release stationary because it is no longer possible

Note: switch (option) to activate the bus stop brake using the
The bus stop brake requires less com- switch on the instrument panel. Have the
pressed air than the parking brake. At fault rectified by an OMNIplus Service
bus stops, therefore, you should give pri- Partner as soon as possible.
ority to the use of the bus stop brake
where possible. Do not operate unless Kneeling pushbutton (option)
the bus is stationary. In emergencies (e.g. technical defect -
bus stop brake cannot be deactivated),
it is possible to deactivate an active bus
Danger. stop brake using the emergency release
switch. This makes it possible to contin-
Always apply the parking brake correctly With the lower section of the pushbutton
ue the journey.
before you leave the driver's area. Risk of pressed, the bus superstructure lowers
accident. To park the bus, always apply on the entry side to make it easier for
the parking brake. If necessary (e.g. on Note: passengers to embark. The bus super-
steep uphill or downhill gradients), chock structure rises when the upper section of
Operation: Raise the switch cover and
the wheels as an additional measure to
pull up the yellow pin. To reset the the pushbutton is pressed.
prevent the bus from rolling away and
switch: Press the yellow pin in. Close the
turn the steering towards the kerb.
switch cover.
Danger.
Observe all notes on safety and op- There is a risk of crush injuries to the
eration, and the operating instructions legs and feet whenever the bus super-
Danger.
issued by the body manufacturer. structure is lowered. Make sure that
Make sure that the doors and all luggage there are no persons or objects between
compartment flaps are securely closed the body of the bus and the road surface
before you operate the emergency switch. when the bus is being lowered. Do not
Adopt a cautious driving style, and always use the lowering function for any purpose
apply the parking brake when the bus is other than a boarding aid.

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Instrument panel switches and pushbuttons

Note: Note: Note:

Observe the notes on safety and opera- Driving at ride height 2 is possible only Observe the notes on safety and opera-
tion issued by the body manufacturer. at speeds of below 20 km/h. As soon tion issued by the body manufacturer.
as the bus travels faster than 20 km/h,
the bus superstructure will automatically Level control key switch (only in
Note: lower to normal level. buses with electronic level control
[NR])
The kneeling function is available only at
a speed of below 5 km/h. The way in
which the kneeling function is activated Danger.
and deactivated may differ (depending Adopt a cautious driving style whenever
on the body manufacturer and country- the bus is at a raised level. The driving
specific legislation). characteristics of the bus may change.
The change in overall height when the
Driving ride height 2 pushbutton bus is at raised level must be taken into
(option) consideration before the bus is driven
through a tunnel or underpass.

Danger.
M32_00-0075-01
Press the upper section to raise the bus There is a risk of crush injuries to the Position 0 = NR switched on (driving po-
superstructure to a second predefined legs and feet whenever the bus super-
sition), position 1 = “Kneeling” and “Driv-
structure is lowered. Make sure that
higher driving level. Press the lower sec- ing ride height 2” pushbuttons disabled
there are no persons or objects between
tion to return the bus superstructure to the body of the bus and the road surface (NR remains functional)
normal level. when the bus is being lowered.

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Acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) OFF

Acceleration skid control (ASR)/ Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

Danger. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) regeneration start/inhibit
To rule out the risk of an adjustment of OFF Press upper section of pushbutton: Start
the air suspension system, the ignition This pushbutton deactivates the ESP DPF regeneration. Press lower section
starter switch must be switched to OFF function. The dynamic handling control of pushbutton: Stop DPF regeneration or
before all work carried out under the bus (FDR) and acceleration skid control (ASR) inhibit automatic DPF regeneration.
and on the air suspension system. functions are also disabled. This is in-
dicated by the yellow “ESP off” and “TC
off” warning lamp. Pressing the pushbut-
Note: ton again or switching the ignition starter
Observe the notes on safety and opera- switch to OFF and back to ON reactiv- For notes on safety and operation,
tion issued by the body manufacturer. ates the function. refer to the “Operation” section of the
Operating Instructions.

For notes on safety and operation,

refer to the “Operation” section of the
Operating Instructions.

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Master safety switch (country-specific)

Master safety switch (country-

specific)
Operation of the master safety switch
isolates the bus electrical system from
the batteries.

Danger.
The switch is for emergency use only (e.g.
accident, fire hazard due to short circuit).
As the driving and braking characteristics
of the bus would be affected, never oper- M68_00-0234-71
ate the switch while the bus is in motion.

Note:
Operate the emergency-off switch by
pressing the red knob. Unlock the switch
by turning the red knob anti-clockwise.

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Table of contents

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Operation

Operation
Note:
Danger. The picture shows the models with 3-
button gear selection switch (top) and
Risk of accident. Do not shift down on 6-button gear selection switch (bottom)
a slippery road surface (risk of skidding). (option).
Press pushbutton “N” when there is a risk
of sliding and skidding. To engage a gear: select the desired
drive range or direction of travel us-
ing the gear selection switch.
Danger.
Buttons on the gear selection switch are M27_00-0024-01 Note:
illuminated when pressed down. Risk of To start the engine: shift the gear Conditions: bus stationary, service brake
accident. If the pressed button begins selection switch to neutral (N). applied, accelerator pedal in idle position
to flash, this is a warning that there is a
and engine speed below 900 rpm.
severe risk of transmission damage (lim-
ited system monitoring). In this event, it Note:
is permitted to drive on to the nearest The engine cannot be started unless the
workshop but only with the engine under Caution:
transmission is in neutral (starter inhibit-
partial load. or). Never operate the gear selection switch
and accelerate at the same time.

Danger.
To prevent the bus from rolling away
when parked, be sure to engage the park-
ing brake.

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Danger. Note:
Do not release the brake until the bus The engine speed at which the transmis-
begins to pull away. There is otherwise a sion changes gear is dependent on the
risk of the bus pulling away too soon (bus accelerator pedal position.
creep).
Accelerator pedal depressed slightly
(low throttle) = early upshift
Danger. Accelerator pedal depressed far (high
Risk of accident. On uphill gradients, re- throttle) = late upshift
lease the brake and accelerate immedi- Accelerator pedal depressed beyond
M54_30-0106-71
ately to prevent the bus from rolling back. the full throttle position as far as
The gear selected is shown on the
display screen (5). the stop (kickdown) = at low engine
speeds, the transmission shifts down
To pull away: wait for 1-2 seconds Caution: automatically and upshifts take place
after having selected the desired At temperatures of below -15 °C, do not at the rated engine speed.
drive range. pull away immediately. Allow the engine
to run and warm up for approximately 5
Release the parking brake. minutes. Gear selection switch in neutral. Danger.
Release the service brake and accel- Risk of accident. On long downward
Driving: the transmission shifts gradients shift down manually into gear-
erate.
through the individual gears auto- shift position 1, 2 or 3 (option). This lim-
matically. Which gear is selected its the range of upshifts. The smaller the
depends on: the position of the gear drive range selected, the better the brak-
selection switch, the road speed, the ing effect of the engine. However, never
accelerator pedal position. allow the engine speed to increase into
the red zone on the rev counter. In ex-

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Operation

treme situations (to protect the engine), Selector positions for forward travel:
the upshift inhibitor is cancelled and the Danger. Selector position “D”
transmission shifts up; be prepared to ap-
Failure to observe this guideline could
ply the service brake. The transmission shifts through gears
result in the wheels locking, which could
consequently cause the bus to skid. 1 to 5 automatically.

Danger. Then select the desired drive range/ Note:

Risk of accident. Shifting the transmis- direction of travel (refer to “Engaging
Drive position “D” provides ideal driving
sion to “N” while the bus is in motion a gear”). characteristics in almost all operating situ-
interrupts the flow of power between Stopping: Temporary stop: leave the ations.
the engine and transmission output. This
gearshift unit in its current position
would mean a loss of engine and retarder Selector position 3 (only with 6-but-
braking effect; be prepared to apply the and hold the bus stationary using the
ton gear selection switch)
service brake. service brake or bus stop brake.
The transmission shifts through gears
Long stops and parking: always
To reverse the direction of travel: be- 1 to 3 automatically.
switch the gear selection switch to
fore shifting from a forward gear (1 -
neutral position “N”.
D) to reverse gear (R) or vice versa: Note:
bus stationary, engine running at id-
Danger. For driving on slight to moderate uphill
ling speed, gearshift unit in neutral
gradients to prevent transmission hunting
position (N). There is no direct link between axle and between 3rd and 4th gear.
engine: secure the bus against rolling
away, always apply the parking brake. On a downhill gradient, this selector
position makes full use of the engine
braking effect up to the maximum
permissible engine speed in 3rd gear.

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Selector position 2 (only with 6-but- The automatic transmission has an

ton gear selection switch) integral retarder (wear-resistant auxil-
iary brake).
The transmission shifts between
gears 1 and 2 automatically.

Note:
For driving on moderate uphill gradients
to prevent transmission hunting between
the 2nd and 3rd gear.

On a downhill gradient, this selector

position makes full use of the en-
gine braking effect up to the maxim-
um permissible engine speed in 2nd
gear.
Selector position 1 (only with 6-but-
ton gear selection switch)
Only 1st gear is selected.

Note:
For manoeuvring the bus.

On a downhill gradient, this selector

position makes full use of the engine
braking effect up to the maximum
permissible engine speed in 1st gear.
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Table of contents

Auxiliary heating preset timer (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Operating the auxiliary heater (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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Auxiliary heating preset timer (option)

Auxiliary heating preset timer

(option)

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Operating the auxiliary heater (option)

1 Time button: Display time/set Operating the auxiliary heater clock displays the current time and the
time (press for longer than 2 (option) day of the week. The display screen and
seconds) buttons are illuminated while the heater
2 Program selection: Heating is in operation. Following reconnection
Danger. to the power supply, all symbols on the
start preset time: display, set,
delete Risk of explosion and asphyxiation. Heat- display begin to flash. It is necessary to
er operation is prohibited: at filling sta- reprogram the time and the weekday.
3 Instant heating: Switch auxil-
iary heating on and off manu- tions or fuel dispensing systems, in places
where ignitable vapours or dust can ac-
ally
cumulate (e.g. in the vicinity of filling Note:
4 Back: All symbols flashing stations, fuel depots, or coal, sawdust
on the display screen can be If the ignition starter switch is switched
or grain stores), in enclosed spaces (e.g.
adjusted using this button. to OFF with the heater operating in con-
bus depot).
tinuous heating mode, a countdown time
Pressing this button for longer
of 15 minutes will appear in the display
than 2 seconds activates rap-
and the heater will continue to operate
id scroll. Caution: until this time has elapsed.
5 Forward: All symbols flash- The heater must be operated at least
ing on the display screen can once a month, with the engine cold, for
be adjusted using this button. at least 10 minutes.
Pressing this button for longer
than 2 seconds activates rap-
id scroll. Note:
6 Screen display The preset timer can be used to preselect
6.1 Operating display the heating start time for a period of up
6.2 Weekday to seven days. It is possible to program
three switch-on times, although only one
6.3 Time display
of these can be selected for activation.
6.4 Storage location With the ignition starter switch ON, the

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Operating the auxiliary heater (option)

To switch off the auxiliary heater: Set the weekday using buttons (4)
press button (3) again. and (5).
The auxiliary heating is switched off Time (6.3) flashes.
manually.
To view the time with the ignition Note:
starter switch OFF: press button (1). To set presets 2 and 3 (6.4), press but-
ton (2) repeatedly to display the preset
To set the time/day: press and hold
concerned and then proceed as described
button (1) for longer than 2 seconds above.
Time (6.3) flashes.
To view the preset times: press but-
M83_00-0730-71
Set the time using buttons (4) and ton (2) repeatedly until the desired
All flashing symbols can be set us- (5). preset is displayed.
ing buttons (4 and 5). The displayed
time is stored automatically if 5 Now the weekday (6.2) flashes and To clear the preset time: press but-
seconds elapse with no button be- can be set using buttons (4) and (5). ton (2) repeatedly until the time but
ing pressed. Pressing button (4) or To program the start of heating: no preset is displayed.
(5) for longer than 2 seconds activ- press button (2). To program the switch-on duration:
ates rapid scroll. the heater must be OFF. Press and
Preset 1 (6.4) flashes.
To switch on the auxiliary heater with hold button (4) for longer than 3
Set the time using buttons (4) and seconds.
preset timer: press button (3).
(5).
The auxiliary heating is switched on Switch-on duration flashes
Weekday (6.2) flashes.
manually.

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Operating the auxiliary heater (option)

Set the desired switch-on duration

using buttons (4) and (5).

Note:
The switch-on duration can be set to any
value between 10 and 120 minutes.

To set the countdown time: set the

desired countdown time using but-
tons (4) and (5).

Note:
The countdown time is the time for which
the heater will remain in operation. The
countdown time cannot be adjusted un-
less the heater is currently in operation
and the ignition starter switch is OFF.

Note:
The countdown time can be set to any
value between 10 and 120 minutes.

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Driving systems (overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Variable speed limiter (Temposet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Activating the variable speed limiter (Temposet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Combined drive/brake cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Activating combined drive/brake cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Operating/malfunction displays: driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Engine speed increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

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Driving systems (overview)

Driving systems (overview) Variable speed limiter (Temposet)

The bus may be equipped with the The speed limiter enables the driver to
following driving systems: set any speed above 15 km/h as a limit
speed. Using the accelerator pedal, it
Variable speed limiter (Temposet)
is no longer possible to exceed the limit
Cruise control (combined drive/brake speed set.
cruise control)
Danger.
Danger.
The speed limiter regulates the speed of
The driving systems listed are merely the bus automatically in order to prevent
aids to assist the driver, e.g. to drive at M54_00-1003-01 it from exceeding the set limit speed. The
a preselected road speed. It is always It is possible to switch between the speed limiter is unable to interpret road
the driver's responsibility to ensure that and traffic conditions itself.
variable speed limiter (Temposet) and
the actual driving speed and the distance
from the vehicle in front are safe and ap- drive/brake cruise control driving sys-
propriate. tems at any time while the bus is in mo-
Note:
tion by pressing button (1.4). The sym-
bol for the selected driving system is The retarder is activated automatically if
shown on the display screen. the set limit speed is exceeded by more
Caution: than 4 km/h in overrun mode.
In the case of buses with manual trans- For further notes on operation, refer
mission, the driver must be prepared to to “Combination switch for retarder and
change gear in order to regulate engine cruise control” in the “Driver's area con-
speed whenever the bus is being acceler- trols” section.
ated or decelerated by cruise control.

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Activating the variable speed limiter (Temposet)

Activating the variable speed limiter

Danger. (Temposet)
The speed limiter is only an aid designed
to assist driving. You are responsible at Note:
all times for the speed of the bus and for
It is possible to exceed the stored limit
maintaining an adequate distance to the
speed, e.g. when overtaking. To do this,
vehicle in front. Do not use the speed
depress the accelerator pedal briefly bey-
limiter unless traffic conditions permit a
ond the full-throttle position as far as the
constant speed to be maintained.
stop. As soon as the overtaking man-
oeuvre is over, release the accelerator
pedal briefly and depress it again. This
will reactivate the set limit speed. M54_00-1003-01

Press function toggle button (1.4)

repeatedly until LIM appears on the
Note: display screen
If the bus is travelling faster than the The variable speed limiter is now se-
stored limit speed at this time, the bus
lected.
will be decelerated automatically by the
retarder. Move the steering column switch to
position (1.1).
The variable speed limiter is now ac-
tivated.

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Activating the variable speed limiter (Temposet)

Use the accelerator pedal to acceler- Release the steering column switch.
ate the bus up to the desired speed. Note: The selected limit speed is stored.
Briefly move the steering column Briefly pressing the steering column
switch to position (1.1). switch to position (1.1) or (1.2) now
increases or reduces the stored limit
speed in increments of 0.5 km/h
respectively.

M54_30-0121-71

The “LIM” icon and the stored max-

imum speed are shown on the dis-
M54_00-1003-01
play screen whenever the variable
speed limiter is active. Hold the steering column switch in
position (1.1) or (1.2) for some time.
The limit speed is increased or re-
duced in increments of 5 km/h re-
spectively.

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Combined drive/brake cruise control

Combined drive/brake cruise conditions permit a constant speed to be

control Danger. maintained. On steep uphill or downhill
gradients, it may not be possible for a
Combined drive/brake cruise control To maintain the stored speed, combined
constant speed to be maintained. Take
is able to control both the engine and drive/brake cruise control automatically
your foot off the accelerator pedal when
the retarder. The system maintains a operates either the engine control in or-
cruise control is active.
stored cruising speed provided there is der to accelerate the bus (drive cruise
sufficient engine power output or re- control) or the engine brake and retarder
to decelerate the bus (brake cruise con-
tarder braking torque available (with a Note:
trol). Combined drive/brake cruise con-
tolerance of +4 km/h on downhill gradi- trol is unable to interpret road and traffic The retarder may be activated for ad-
ents). On level surfaces and on uphill conditions itself. For this reason, do not ditional braking force. The cruise con-
gradients, the speed is regulated by the activate combined drive/brake cruise con- trol system will remain active. The ser-
engine (drive cruise control). On down- trol on slippery road surfaces, in fog or in vice brake may also be applied while the
hill gradients, the speed is regulated by difficult road and traffic conditions. You bus is being braked by the retarder. The
the retarder (brake cruise control). The could fail to recognise dangers in good cruise control system will remain active.
speed is maintained constant only for time, and endanger yourself and others. If cruise control is braking the bus us-
as long as the braking performance of When driving on a slippery road surface, ing the retarder, the retarder will not be
the wheels could lock and the bus could deactivated if the service brake is then
the retarder remains sufficient for this to
skid. applied. As soon as the retarder is de-
be possible. Whenever necessary, shift
activated, the bus will accelerate to the
down and reduce speed manually.
previously stored speed.
Danger.
The cruise control function is only an aid
designed to assist driving. The driver is
responsible at all times for the speed
of the bus and for maintaining an ad-
equate distance to the vehicle in front.
Do not use cruise control unless traffic

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Activating combined drive/brake cruise control

Activating combined drive/brake

cruise control

Note:
Precondition: Bus travelling faster than
15 km/h. The clutch and service brake
pedals must be fully released and the
continuous brakes must not be active.

Note:
M54_00-1003-01 M54_30-0122-71
The speed is maintained constant only for
Briefly move the steering column The cruising speed set is shown in
as long as the braking performance of the
retarder remains sufficient for this to be switch to position (1.1) or (1.2) (< the display.
possible. Whenever necessary, shift down 0.5 seconds).
and reduce speed manually. Note:
Note: Brief movement to position (1.1) or (1.2)
Moving the steering column switch to po- (< 0.5 seconds) increases/reduces the
Note: sition (1.2) enables you to call up a previ- set speed in increments of 0.5 km/h re-
It is possible to exceed the stored speed, ously stored speed. spectively.
e.g. when overtaking. To do this, depress
the accelerator pedal. When the over-
taking manoeuvre is over, release the
accelerator pedal again. Cruise control
will regulate the speed of the bus to the
stored cruising speed.

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Operating/malfunction displays: driving systems

Move the steering column switch to Operating/malfunction displays:

Note: position (1.3). driving systems
Holding the steering column switch (> 0.5 Combined drive/brake cruise con- Overspeeding warning message
seconds) in position (1.1) or (1.2) accel- trol is deactivated. Cruise control is (option)
erates or decelerates the bus. When the deactivated automatically:
combination switch is released, the cur-
rent speed is set as the new value. - if the bus is braked by means of
the service brake and cruise control
is currently in operation. The speed
set remains stored.
- if the speed of the bus drops be-
low 15 km/h, in which case a short
warning signal will sound. The speed
set remains stored.
- if the clutch is operated for longer
than 5 seconds, e.g. during a gear- M54_30-0130-71
shift. A short warning signal will Depending on the customer's specific-
sound. ation, warning message (1) may be dis-
M54_30-0123-71
- if the transmission is shifted to the played on the instrument cluster display
After a brief delay, the cruising speed screen together with a red warning level
neutral position for longer than 5
set (3) appears on the display screen malfunction (2) if a permanently defined
seconds. A short warning signal will
along with “cruise control” icon (2) speed (100 km/h in the example) is ex-
sound.
(see illustration). ceeded. A warning tone also sounds.

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Operating/malfunction displays: driving systems

Danger.
To avoid the risk of endangering passen-
gers and other road users, it will be ne-
cessary to brake the bus using the ser-
vice brake.

Note:
The menu that was displayed at the time
of the warning returns to the display
screen as soon as the speed of the bus
drops back below the defined maximum
speed.

Note:
The driver is not able to change the per-
manently defined speed.

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Engine speed increase

Engine speed increase

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Engine speed increase

Engine speed increase (option)

Precondition: bus stationary, engine run-

ning.

Note:
This symbol is displayed together with
a yellow alert in the event of an engine
speed increase.

1.1 The engine speed is infin-

itely variable up to a maxim-
um of 750 rpm.
1.3 Engine speed increase off,
normal idling speed

Note:
Combination switch, illustra-
tion similar

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Safety precautions for work carried out in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Electric fuel pump (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Checking the coolant level of the engine and heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Removing the drive belts (OM 936) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fitting the drive belts (OM 936) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Tyres - operating safety and roadworthiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Invisible tyre damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tyre load capacity, top speed of tyres and types of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Retreaded tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tyre pressures table 275/70 R 22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Tyre pressures table 11 R 22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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Tyre pressures table 295/80 R 22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Safety measures to be taken in the event of a flat tyre or a wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Removing the wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fitting a wheel nut cover cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Removing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Fitting wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Pneumatic test ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Charging the compressed-air system (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Checking the oil level in the steering hydraulics expansion tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Replacing the fuel filter for the auxiliary heater (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Electrical system safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Safety precautions for handling batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Measures required for the prevention of damage to buses or components during electric welding
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Fuse assignment for driver's area switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Fuse assignment (main fuses) for auxiliary switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Handling fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Disconnecting vehicle batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Recharging vehicle batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Notes on jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Jump-start procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
On-board diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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Safety precautions for work carried out in the engine compartment

Safety precautions for work carried Electric fuel pump (option)

out in the engine compartment Danger. The electric fuel pump can be used to
Risk of burns. Hot components in the bleed the fuel system. Press button
engine compartment may cause burns. If (1) briefly to switch on the electric fuel
the engine is at operating temperature, pump. The pump will switch off after 85
leave it to cool down. seconds.

M54_00-0806-01

Danger.
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Risk of fatal injury. Freely rotating parts
in the area of the running engine and
the drive train can cause serious injur-
ies. Never leave the engine running when
work is carried out in the engine com-
partment. Prevent the engine from being
switched on without authorisation. To do
this, switch off and pull out the battery
isolating switch (2).

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Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick

Checking the engine oil level with

the dipstick Note:
The oil level must be checked with the
Danger. bus standing horizontal.

Risk of fatal injury. Freely rotating parts

in the area of the running engine and
Note:
the drive train can cause serious injur-
ies. Never leave the engine running when After you have switched off the engine,
work is being carried out in the engine wait approximately 10 minutes to allow
compartment. Prevent the engine from the oil to collect in the oil sump.
being switched on without authorisation.
To do this, switch the battery isolating M01.00-0147-71 At filler opening (2), add the top-up
switch to OFF and pull it out. Pull out dipstick (1) with the engine volume required in accordance
switched off and at normal operating with the Specifications for Service
temperature. Products. Then make sure that
Danger. the filler cap is firmly and correctly
Risk of burns. Hot components in the Note: seated.
engine compartment may cause burns. If The oil level must be visible between the
the engine is at operating temperature, 2 arrows on dipstick (1). Note:
leave it to cool down.
We recommend that you do not top up
the engine oil unless it has dropped to
the “MIN” mark. In this case, top up the
engine oil to the “MAX” mark.

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Checking the coolant level of the engine and heating system

Checking the coolant level of the

Caution: engine and heating system Note:
Avoid overfilling. The engine may be dam- The coolant level must be between the
aged if the oil level is too high. upper and lower marks (minimum (1.1)
and maximum (1.2)) at expansion tank
inspection glass (1) when the engine is
cold (below 50 °C).

Add coolant

Caution:
Do not top up unless the engine is cold.

M20.00-0144-71

Read off the coolant level Note:

Use clean water – well filtered and as
Danger. soft as possible (drinking water quality) –
mixed with corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze
Risk of scalding to skin and eyes from (comply with the Specifications for Ser-
hot coolant spraying out. Wear protect- vice Products).
ive clothing (gloves/safety goggles). Do
not open sealing cap (2) on the coolant
expansion tank unless the coolant tem-
perature is below 50 °C. Open sealing
cap (2) slowly to relieve the excess pres-
sure. Slowly turn the sealing cap a little
further and remove it. Risk of poisoning if
coolant is swallowed.

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Removing the drive belts (OM 936)

Removing the drive belts (OM 936) Removing the fan drive belts
Note: (OM 936)
Only the use of a coolant specified on MB Danger.
Specifications for Service Products sheet
325.5 or 326.5 (G40) is permitted. (The Risk of fatal injury. Freely rotating parts
colour of the coolant is pink.) in the area of the running engine and
the drive train can cause serious injur-
ies. Never leave the engine running when
work is being carried out in the engine
Note: compartment. Prevent the engine from
For notes on bleeding the heating sys- being switched on without authorisation.
tem coolant circuit, refer to the “Practical To do this, switch the battery isolating
advice” section. switch to OFF and pull it out.

M54.00-2104-71
Danger.
Loosen lock nut (1.4) of adjustment
Risk of burns. Hot components in the screw (1.2) on the belt tensioner car-
engine compartment may cause burns. If rier.
the engine is at operating temperature,
leave it to cool down. Unscrew adjustment screw (1.2).
Loosen screws (1.1) securing belt
pulley tensioning lever mounting.
Caution: Move tensioning lever mounting with
Replacement V-belts and some of the belt pulley to the stop against the
tools listed below are not supplied with carrier and remove the drive belt.
the bus as standard. Only the use of
OMNIplus original replacement V-belts
is permitted.

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Removing the drive belts (OM 936)

Removing the drive belt for the Removing the refrigerant Removing the drive belt for the
alternator bottom right compressor drive belt (OM 936) left-side alternator (OM 936)

Note: Note: Note:

Required tools: screwdriver, 1/2” tommy Required tools: 1/2” tommy bar. Required tools: WAF 19 straight ring
bar, 1/2” extension, WAF 19 socket span- spanner, WAF 19 open-ended spanner,
ner, WAF 19 open-ended spanner. WAF 17 open-ended spanner.

M01_00-0134-71

Fit the 1/2” tommy bar into tension-

M54.00-2105-71 M54.00-2106-71
ing pulley (2.1), pull the tensioning
Loosen lock nut (1.2). pulley upwards in the direction of the Loosen lock nut (1.2) and loosen ten-
Loosen tensioning screw (1.1) until arrow using the tommy bar and hold sioning nut (1.1) until the drive belt
the drive belt is lying loosely on the in place. is lying loosely on the belt pulleys.
belt pulleys. Remove the drive belt from the belt Remove drive belt (1) from the belt
Remove drive belt (1) from the belt pulleys. pulleys.
pulleys.

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Fitting the drive belts (OM 936)

Removing the drive belt for the Remove the drive belt from the belt Fitting the drive belts (OM 936)
water pump and centre alternator pulleys.
Caution:
Note: During assembly, do not use force (e.g.
Required tools: WAF 15 ring spanner, with the use of an assembly lever) when
drift punch or small screwdriver. pulling drive belts over the belt pulley
edges. Doing so could result in hidden
damage to the cord, which would consid-
erably reduce the service life of the belt.

M54.00-2107-71

Fit the ring spanner into tensioning

pulley (1.1), pull the tensioning pulley
down in the direction of the arrow
and hold in place.
Secure the tensioning pulley by peg-
ging it with a drift punch or a small
screwdriver.

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Fitting the drive belts (OM 936)

Fitting the drive belt for the Fitting the drive belt for the water
left-side alternator (OM 936) Note: pump and centre alternator
The drive belt tension must not be too
high under any circumstances. It must
still be possible to twist the drive belt
through at least 90° at measuring point
(4.5) using two fingers.

Caution:
Visit an OMNIplus Service Partner.

Tighten lock nut (1.2) of the ten-

sioning spindle using an open-ended
M54.00-2106-71 M54.00-2119-71
spanner.
Place new drive belt (1) on the belt Manually lay new drive belt (1) on
pulleys of the refrigerant compressor the belt pulleys for the crankshaft
and alternator. and on the idler pulley and belt pul-
Tighten tensioning nut (1.1) using ley for water pump and alternator.
an open-ended spanner until the Fit the ring spanner into tensioning
required belt tension has been pulley (1.1), pull the tensioning pulley
achieved. in the direction of the arrow using
the ring spanner and hold in place.
Lay drive belt (1) on tensioning pulley
(1.1).

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Fitting the drive belts (OM 936)

Fit the 1/2” tommy bar into tension- Fitting the drive belt to the
Note: ing pulley (2.1), pull the tensioning right-side alternator (OM 936)
Tensioning pulley (1.1) is spring-loaded; pulley in the direction of the arrow
the drive belt is therefore adjusted to the using the tommy bar and hold in
correct tension automatically. place.
Lay drive belt (2) on the tensioning
Fitting the water pump and the pulley.
refrigerant compressor drive belt
(OM 936)
Note:
Tensioning pulley (2.1) is spring-loaded;
the drive belt is therefore adjusted to the
correct tension automatically.

M54.00-2105-71

Manually lay new drive belt (1) over

the belt pulleys for the crankshaft
and the alternator.
Tighten the tensioning screw until
the required belt tension has been
achieved.
M01_00-0134-71

Manually lay new drive belt (2) on

the belt pulleys for the crankshaft
and on the idler pulley and belt pul-
ley for the refrigerant compressor.

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Fitting the drive belts (OM 936)

Note: Caution:
The drive belt tension must not be too Visit an OMNIplus Service Partner.
high under any circumstances. It must
still be possible to twist the drive belt Secure the position of adjustment
through at least 90° at measuring point screw (1.2) using lock nut (1.4)
(2.5) using two fingers.
Secure the tensioning lever mounting
to the carrier using securing screws
(1.1).
Caution:
Visit your nearest OMNIplus Service Part-
ner to have the drive belt tension adjus- M54.00-2104-71
ted correctly using a tension meter. Manually lay new drive belt (1) on
the belt pulleys for the crankshaft
Tighten lock nuts (1.2) of the ten- and fan drive.
sioning screw using an open-ended Screw adjustment screw (1.2) in-
spanner. to the carrier until it makes contact
Fitting the fan drive belt (OM 936) with the tensioning lever mounting.

Note: Note:

Only ever replace the fan drive belts in The drive belt tension must not be too
pairs. high under any circumstances. It must
still be possible to twist the drive belt
through at least 90° at the measuring
point using two fingers.

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Tyres - operating safety and roadworthiness

Tyres - operating safety and Tyre pressure

roadworthiness Check the specified tyre pressure regu- Note:
Tyres are particularly important for the larly – at least once a week and before If the tyre pressure is too low, this leads
operating safety and roadworthiness of longer journeys – when the tyres are to intensive heating of the tyres, in-
the bus. cold. creased tyre wear, changes in directional
stability and increased fuel consumption.

Note: Danger.
The pressure, tread and condition of the Always observe the specified tyre pres- Note:
tyres should therefore be checked on a sures for your bus. The temperature and If the tyre pressure is too high, this res-
regular basis. pressure of the tyres increase when the ults in a longer braking distance, poorer
bus is in motion. For this reason, you tyre grip and increased tyre wear.
should never reduce the pressure of warm
Caution: tyres. The tyre pressures would then be
too low once the tyres had cooled. If the
The use of wheel balancing agents, such Caution:
tyre air pressure is too low, the tyre is li-
as balancing powder, beads or gel, is not
able to burst, particularly with increasing Caps on the tyre inflation valves pro-
permitted as these may lead to undesir-
numbers of passengers/load and speed. tect the valve inserts from moisture and
able pulsations and/or vibrations.
This could result in you losing control of dirt. The caps on the tyre inflation valves
your bus and causing an accident, thereby should therefore always be screwed on
injuring yourself and other people. tightly.

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Tyre tread

Tyre tread Tyre condition Tyre age

A minimum tyre tread depth is specified Before setting off, check the tyres on the Have the tyres changed at least every
by law. Comply with the legal specifica- bus for: six years, irrespective of wear. This also
tions for the relevant country. applies for the spare wheel.
external signs of damage
As the remaining tread depth reduces,
foreign objects in the tyre tread
the less effective the road grip and hand- Danger.
ling characteristics of the bus become, foreign objects between twin tyres
The sun's rays and environmental factors
particularly on wet or snowy roads. cracks, bulges
cause tyres to age. The rubber from
In the interest of safety, have the tyres which the tyre is made loses elasticity.
replaced before the legally-specified min- Danger. Tyres harden and become brittle, cracks
imum tread depth is reached. appear due to ageing. Tyres which are
Please note that cracks, bulges or extern- more than six years old are no longer reli-
al damage can cause a tyre to burst. This able.
Danger. could result in you losing control of the
bus and causing an accident, thereby in-
Always ensure that there is sufficient tyre
juring yourself and other people. Have
tread. Insufficient tyre tread depth in-
damaged tyres replaced with new ones
creases the risk of aquaplaning if the bus
immediately.
is driven at high speed during heavy rain
or in slush. The tyre tread can no longer
deflect the water away. This could res-
ult in you losing control of your bus and
causing an accident, thereby injuring your-
self and other people.

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Invisible tyre damage

Invisible tyre damage Tyre load capacity, top speed of meter, otherwise the tyre that has the
Avoid crushing tyres against the kerb or tyres and types of tyres largest diameter will be overloaded. Tip:
switching off the bus when a part of the The simplest and most reliable measure-
tyre tread is up on the kerb. ment method is to check circumferences
using a circumference tape.
Danger.
Danger. Exceeding the specified tyre load capa- Note:
Driving over the edge of the kerb or city or the approved maximum tyre speed
could lead to tyre damage or tyre failure. The maximum tolerance for twin tyres
sharp edged objects can cause damage
You could then lose control of your bus is 0.5% of the tyre diameter. The larger
to the tyre substructure which is not
and cause an accident, which could res- tyre must always be fitted in the outboard
visible externally. Damage to the tyre
ult in injury to yourself and others. For position.
substructure only becomes noticeable
much later and could cause the tyre to this reason, use only the tyre types and
burst. This could result in you losing sizes approved for your bus model and
control of your bus and causing an observe the required tyre load capacity
accident, thereby injuring yourself and and speed index for your bus. Pay par-
other people. ticular attention to country-specific tyre
approval regulations. These regulations
may specify a particular type of tyre for
your bus or prohibit the use of particular
tyre types that may be approved in other
countries. In addition, it may be advisable
to use a specific type of tyre in certain
regions or areas of use. You can obtain
information on tyres from any OMNIplus
Service Partner.

Where twin tyres are fitted, the twin

tyres must have the same external dia-

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Retreaded tyres

Retreaded tyres
It is advisable to use only tyres and
wheels that EvoBus has tested and ap-
proved specifically for your vehicle.

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Tyre pressures table 275/70 R 22.5

Tyre pressures table 275/70 R 22.5

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Tyre pressures table 275/70 R 22.5

* For Michelin tyres, also note:

the tyre pressures at the front
axle must be adjusted in ac-
cordance with the table value
plus 1 bar, but to no more
than a maximum of 8.5 bar.

Note:
The numbers in the table
show the respective axle load
in kg. The table's first line
gives the tyre pressure that is
to be set in bar.

Note:
The tyre pressures table
shown here cannot be con-
sidered complete and is
primarily provided for guid-
ance only. The tyre catalogue
of the manufacturer con-
cerned is the decisive point
of reference for the precise
tyre pressures to be set in
accordance with the current
axle load.

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Tyre pressures table 11 R 22.5

Tyre pressures table 11 R 22.5

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Tyre pressures table 11 R 22.5

* For Michelin tyres, also note:

the tyre pressures at the front
axle must be adjusted in ac-
cordance with the table value
plus 1 bar, but to no more
than a maximum of 8.5 bar.

Note:
The numbers in the table
show the respective axle load
in kg. The table's first line
gives the tyre pressure that is
to be set in bar.

Note:
The tyre pressures table
shown here cannot be con-
sidered complete and is
primarily provided for guid-
ance only. The tyre catalogue
of the manufacturer con-
cerned is the decisive point
of reference for the precise
tyre pressures to be set in
accordance with the current
axle load.

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Tyre pressures table 295/80 R 22.5

Tyre pressures table 295/80 R 22.5

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Safety measures to be taken in the event of a flat tyre or a wheel change

The numbers in the table Safety measures to be taken in

show the respective axle load the event of a flat tyre or a wheel Danger.
in kg. The table's first line change Never lie under the bus if it has been
gives the tyre pressure that is raised without the additional support of
to be set in bar. axle stands. Do not start the engine as
Danger.
* For Michelin tyres, also note: there is a risk of fatal injury. Prevent the
the tyre pressures at the front Park the bus on firm ground as far as engine from being switched on without
axle must be adjusted in ac- possible from moving traffic. Switch on authorisation. Remove the key from the
cordance with the table value the hazard warning lamps. Urge all pas- ignition starter switch.
sengers to disembark and direct them to
plus 1 bar, but to no more
a place of safety (e.g. behind the crash
than a maximum of 8.5 bar. barrier). Position a warning triangle or
hazard warning light at a suitable dis-
tance. Observe the legal requirements
Note: of the country concerned.
The tyre pressures table
Carry out the wheel change only on a
shown here cannot be con-
sidered complete and is level, firm and non-slip surface. The
primarily provided for guid- bus or jack may slip out to the side
ance only. The tyre catalogue on a soft or slippery surface (snow,
of the manufacturer con- ice, smooth surface, etc.).
cerned is the decisive point
of reference for the precise
tyre pressures to be set in
accordance with the current
axle load.

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Positioning the jack

Positioning the jack Front axle Driven axle

Danger.
Observe the operating instructions issued
by the jack manufacturer.

Danger.
Secure the bus against rolling away (apply
the parking brake). Also chock at least
one front wheel if there is a defective
wheel on the rear axle.
M00_00-0088-01 M40_00-0013-01

Place the telescopic jack (10 t) on a Place the telescopic jack (10 t) on a
Danger. laminated wood base and jack up the laminated wood base and jack up the
bus from under the axle beam on the bus at the jacking point (arrowed).
Risk of entrapment. If support stands
are not available, the spare wheel or the
left- or right-hand side.
defective wheel must be placed under
the body at a suitable position for the
duration of the tyre change to provide
protection in case the jack should fail.

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Removing the wheel trims

Removing the wheel trims Fitting a wheel nut cover cap

M40_00-0008-01

M40_00-0007-01 First, detach clamp ring (2) from M40_00-0008-01

Reach into ventilation openings (1.1) retaining clip (3). This reduces the Place the wheel trim on clamp ring
in wheel trims (1) with both hands. compression force on clamp ring (4) (4). At the same time, insert the tabs
and the wheel trim can be removed of retaining clips (3) on the wheel
more easily. trim into the cut-out in clamp ring
(4). Attach the lower retaining clips
and press on. Then press the wheel
trim into the other retaining clips.

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Fitting a wheel nut cover cap

Danger. Caution:
Make sure that the wheel trim is seated To fit the wheel nut cover correctly, 4
correctly. All retaining clips (3) must be wheel nuts must be fastened by hand to
fastened behind clamp ring (4). centre the wheel nut cover and bring it
into full contact with the disc wheel.

Note: Tighten the wheel nuts to the spe-

Where necessary, remove rust and dirt cified torque in a crosswise pattern
from the contact surfaces on the wheel and in several stages.
nut cover, disc wheel and wheel nuts be- Tightening torque
M40_00-0008-01 fore the wheel nut cover is fitted.
Wheel nuts for aluminium wheels:
Press last of upper retaining clips (3)
600 Nm
in with clamp ring (2) detached. This
greatly reduces the amount of effort
required and you also avoid the risk
of causing damage to the wheel trim.
After you have fitted the wheel trim,
reach into the ventilation openings
and hook clamp ring (2) into retain-
ing clip (3) again. The retaining clips
must not rest on a balance weight.

M40_00-0131-01

Slot wheel nut cover (1) onto the

wheel bolts.

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Removing a wheel

Removing a wheel Fitting wheels

Danger.
Preparations
If the complete bus is to be raised using
Removing the wheel trims
wheel grippers, multi-post lifts, etc., all
( Page 189) axles must be raised simultaneously.
Loosen all wheel nuts
Raising the bus
Caution:
Danger. When the bus is being lowered, make
sure that the suspension air bags are
Risk of accident. Due to rolling away, seated correctly and that there is suffi-
slipping, dropping or tilting of the bus. Do cient supply pressure to fill the suspen-
not raise the bus unless it is parked on sion air bags again. M40_00-0016-01
even and stable ground. Before raising
the bus, chock the wheels to prevent the Unscrew all the wheel nuts and re- Coat the outside of the centring lugs
bus from rolling away. Once the bus has move the wheel(s). on hub (2) with Plastilube anticorro-
been raised, it is necessary to provide sion paste to prevent the disc wheels
support for the axles or body. To raise (rims) from rusting.
and secure the bus, use only equipment Caution:
and tools that meet legal requirements To avoid causing damage to the wheel
(observe country-specific regulations) and Danger.
bolt threads, lift the wheel slightly as you
have an appropriate load-bearing capacity remove it from the wheel hub. Damaged The thread of the wheel bolts and wheel
for the axle or bus weights concerned. wheel bolt threads make it difficult to nuts must be free of oil and grease. De-
screw on the wheel nuts at the fitting grease the thread if necessary.
stage and, if the damage is severe, the
wheel nuts could become seized on the Fit the spare wheel
bolts.

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Fitting wheels

Danger. Danger.
If aluminium wheels are to replace Always select the correct nuts for the
pressed-steel wheels, be sure to use type of wheel concerned.
the correct wheel nuts. In the case of
older buses equipped with aluminium
wheels (wheel nuts bearing the marking:
“Für Alu-Räder” (for aluminium wheels)),
only aluminium disc wheels having a
wheel bolt hole diameter of 28 mm are
permitted in the event of a wheel change.
M40_00-0053-01

Fit the wheel nuts and screw them

Note:
on into contact with the wheel.
Disc wheels (1) are centred by the cent-
ring lugs on hub (2).
Danger.
M40_00-0061-01
Note the different flat collar nuts. A: For vehicles with light-alloy wheels
Wheel nuts for pressed-steel wheels (steel
(aluminium rims), slide the assembly
rims) do not have any marking, B: Wheel
nuts for aluminium wheels (aluminium sleeves (vehicle tool kit) over 2 op-
rims) bear the inscription “VA FA” for posing wheel bolts to avoid damage
single tyres, “HA RA” for twin tyres and during removal and refitting.
a marking with 3 rings on the integral
Place the ramp back under the
thrust washer (see illustration).
wheel, lower the bus and take the
jack away.

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Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator connection

Drive the bus off the ramp Inflating tyres using the tyre
Note: inflator connection
If you do not push the ramp under the Danger.
wheel, it will not be possible to remove Note:
The wheel nuts must be retightened after
the jack.
the bus has covered 50 km. While the engine is running, a pressure
of up to 12 bar (cut-out pressure of the
Tighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise
pressure regulator) can be drawn off.
pattern Compressed air cannot be drawn off un-
Danger.
Tightening torque less the pressure regulator is in the fill
If a new or newly painted wheel has been position. If the pressure regulator has cut
Wheel nuts: 600 Nm fitted, retighten the wheel nuts again after out (idle position - blows into the open
the bus has covered a distance of approx- air), it will be necessary to reduce the
imately 1,000 to 5,000 km. pressure using the pedal-operated brake
Danger.
valve until the pressure regulator cuts in
Tighten the wheel nuts using the available again.
tool and drive cautiously to the nearest
OMNIplus Service Partner. Have the
wheel nuts tightened to the specified
Caution:
torque.
Since the pressure in the system may
be too high for inflating a tyre, the infla-
tion procedure should be monitored by
Danger.
observing the pressure readings on the
If you use an impact wrench, tighten the instrument display panel.
wheel nuts only slightly in a crosswise
pattern first and then tighten the nuts
to the specified torque using a torque
wrench.

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Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator connection

M42_00-0609-71 M54.00-1863-71 M40_00-0020-01

Remove the protective cap from the Reduce the pressure in the Unscrew the protective cap from the
tyre inflator connection (arrowed) on compressed-air system (by pumping tyre valve and connect valve connect-
the air drier unit and connect the the brake pedal) until the supply or (4).
tyre inflation hose. pressure reading for circuits 1 (1)
and 2 (2) shown on pressure gauge
Note: (3) drops below 6.5 - 7 bar.
The tyre inflation hose is in the vehicle
tool kit.

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Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator connection

Danger.
Inflate the tyres to the specified pressure
at the earliest opportunity.

M54.00-1863-71 M42_00-0609-71

Start the engine and inflate the tyres After you have finished inflating the
to the specified pressure (approx- tyres, remove the tyre inflation hose
imately 8.5 bar). First remove valve and seal the tyre inflator connection
connector (4) from the tyre valve, (arrowed) with the protective cap.
then switch off the engine.
Danger.
Note: Never drive the bus with the tyre inflation
Monitor the operating display for the sup- hose still connected.
ply pressure in circuits 1 (1) and 2 (2).

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Pneumatic test ports

Pneumatic test ports

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Charging the compressed-air system (option)

The pneumatic test ports for 9 Spring cylinder emergency Charging the compressed-air
the brake system are normally release pressure system (option)
located on the left-hand side 10 Spring cylinder pressure/re-
to the front of the front axle lease pressure
(on the right-hand side on 11 Not assigned
right-hand-drive vehicles). The 12 Not assigned
body manufacturer is respons- 13 Not assigned
ible for the exact location of,
14 Not assigned
and access to, the test ports.
1 Pressure regulator switching
pressure
2 Driven axle supply pressure
3 Front axle supply pressure
4 Auxiliary consumers supply M40_00-0041-01
pressure Front port: the bus can be charged
5 Brake pressure on driven axle, with compressed air.
downstream of ABS
6 Brake pressure on right-hand
side of front axle, downstream
of ABS
7 Brake pressure on left-hand
side of front axle, downstream
of ABS
8 Spring cylinder supply pres-
sure

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Checking the oil level in the steering hydraulics expansion tank

Checking the oil level in the

steering hydraulics expansion tank Note:
In buses with electronic oil level detec-
tion (option), it is possible to call up the
oil level on the display screen using the
control rocker switch.

Danger.
Power-steering oil must be topped up only
by an authorised specialist and in accord-
M40_00-0034-01
ance with the Specifications for Service
Rear port: the bus can be charged Products.
with compressed air. M46_00-0032-01

Read the oil level.

Note:
The oil level must be seen to be between
the minimum and maximum mark (2) on
expansion tank (1) when the engine is
running.

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Replacing the fuel filter for the auxiliary heater (option)

Replacing the fuel filter for the

auxiliary heater (option)

Danger.
Risk of explosion from ignition of fuel,
risk of poisoning from inhalation and
swallowing of fuel as well as risk of in-
jury if fuel comes into contact with skin
and eyes.

M83_00-0242-01 M83_00-0142-01
Danger.
Fuel filter (3) is located in the engine Close fuel feed shut-off valve (2).
Make sure that the auxiliary heater can- compartment at the rear right.
not be switched on.
Note:
This prevents fuel from running out of the
tank when the fuel filter is open.

Place a suitable receptacle under the

fuel filter.

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Replacing the fuel filter for the auxiliary heater (option)

Replace sealing ring (4) on filter Start the auxiliary heater and check
housing (3) with a new one. the fuel filter for leaks.
Insert new filter element (5) into filter
housing (6) and fill the filter housing Note:
with diesel fuel. For notes on safety and operation, refer
Secure filter housing (6) and new to the “Safety” section
sealing ring (2) to filter head (3) us-
ing screw (1).
Tightening torque Danger.

Auxiliary heater: filter housing to filter Risk of injury. Any necessary retighten-
M83_00-0023-01 head: 10 Nm ing must be carried out with the engine
switched off.
Unscrew screw (1) with seal (2) from
filter head (3) and remove filter hous-
ing (6) along with filter element (5).
Pull filter element (5) out of filter
housing (6).

Environmental protection
Dispose of drained fuel and old filter ele-
ment (5) in accordance with the rules and
regulations in force in the area of vehicle
operation.
M83_00-0142-01

Drain and clean filter housing (6). Open shut-off valve (2).

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Electrical system safety precautions

Electrical system safety precautions Do not connect or disconnect wiring Safety precautions for handling
harness connectors to/from electronic batteries
control units unless the ignition starter
switch is OFF.
During engine washes, always protect
the starter, alternator and electrical plug
connections from moisture.
Never attempt to bridge or repair fuses.
Use only fuses of the specified amper-
age. Never replace fuses with those of a
higher ampere rating as this could lead
to damage to the electrical system.
M54_00-0806-01

The control panels and batteries are de- M54_10-0004-01

livered preassembled and precabled, but (1) - Fire, sparks, naked flames and
without a precisely defined installation smoking are prohibited. Prevent spark-
location on the chassis. The body man- ing.
ufacturer is responsible for the exact (2) - Risk of explosion.
installation location and for providing ac- (3) - Observe the operating instructions.
cess to it.
(4) - Risk of acid burns. Battery acid is
For safety reasons, observe the following corrosive. Always observe the safety in-
safety precautions before work is car- structions and safety precautions when
ried out on the electrical system or the handling batteries or battery acid. Bat-
batteries are disconnected/reconnected: tery acid must never come into contact
Always switch off battery isolating switch with skin, eyes or clothing. Rinse off all
(2). acid splashes immediately with copious

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Measures required for the prevention of damage to buses or components during electric welding work

amounts of clean water. Seek medical Measures required for the pre-
attention if necessary. Danger. vention of damage to buses or
(5) - Wear safety goggles. Risk of short circuit. Do not place any components during electric welding
(6) - Keep children away. metal objects on batteries. work
To prevent damage to various
Danger. components of the bus, the following
Caution: measures must be taken before welding
Naked flames and smoking are strictly work is carried out:
Do not loosen or disconnect the terminal
prohibited whenever work is being carried
clamps while the engine is running and Have a fire extinguisher on standby.
out on the vehicle batteries. Avoid the
electrical consumers are switched on.
creation of sparks. Wear safety goggles. The clip on the negative terminal of
Keep children away. There is a risk of the battery must be disconnected
acid burns. The Operating Instructions
Environmental protection and the negative terminal covered.
must be observed. There may be a risk
of explosion. (Observe the notes on disconnecting
Dispose of defective batteries in an envir- the vehicle batteries.)
onmentally responsible manner. Observe
legal requirements. The pieces of foam fitted in some of
Danger. the cavities in the body as sound-
proofing must be removed before the
Only lead-acid batteries are permitted to
commencement of panel work, weld-
be fitted, never gel batteries. All cells of
the batteries must be fitted with special ing and tin-plating.
caps that are interlinked by vent hoses, Connect the earth connection of the
thereby allowing any gases produced to electric welder directly to the part
be directed into the open air. to be welded. When doing so, make
sure that there are no electrically
insulating parts between the earth
connection and the weld point.

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Measures required for the prevention of damage to buses or components during electric welding work

Heat-sensitive parts, such as plastic remove paint, corrosion, oil, grease

tubes, are to be protected or re- and dirt.
moved. The earth terminal of the welder
Lines routed in cavities, and contain- must not be connected to the trans-
ers or electronic components that mission. The welding current may
have been fitted concealed, must be cause sparking at the bearing points
removed from the danger area before inside the transmission. The result-
the start of welding. ant changes in crystalline structure
The passenger compartment and would lead to premature failure of
glazing must be covered with pro- the assembly.
tective mats as protection against
weld splatter and flying sparks. Danger.
Shield off areas at risk of damage
The heating effects may cause dense
caused by flying sparks and radiant smoke or fires.
heat.
Do not allow electronics housings or
electrical lines to come into contact
with the welding electrode or the
earth connection of the welder.
If two parts are to be welded togeth-
er, both parts must be connected to
the negative clip of the welder.
The seam points of the part on the
bus to be welded and of the earth
terminal on the electric welder must
be as bare as possible. Thoroughly

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Fuse assignment for driver's area switch panel

Fuse assignment for driver's area

switch panel

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Fuse assignment for driver's area switch panel

F11 7.5 A - Main-beam headlamp, F13 Not assigned

left (30F09) F14 Not assigned
Note: F12 7.5 A - Main-beam headlamp, Fuse block C
right (30F10)
The body manufacturer is re- F1 15 A - Ignition lock (01F14)
F13 7.5 A - Brake lamps (30F11)
sponsible for the installation F2 5 A - Sensing terminal 50
locations of the switch pan- F14 5 A - Reversing lamps (30F12)
(08F30)
els. Fuse block B F3 7.5 A - Socket for auxiliary
Fuse block A F1 Not assigned switch panel/engine compart-
F1 10 A - Hazard warning lamps F2 7.5 A - Fuse terminal D+ ment lighting (02F01)
terminal 15 (30F01) (01F04) F4 7.5 A - Socket for electric-
F2 10 A - Hazard warning lamps F3 Not assigned al equipment compartment/
terminal 30 (30F02) F4 5 A - Sensing terminal 15R instrument panel/electronic
F3 10 A - Front foglamps (30F03) (08F29) loudspeaker system (02F02)
F4 15 A - Heater for heating-oil F5 7.5 A - DNR pushbutton F5 7.5 A - Diagnostics socket
filter (54F05) (13F02) terminal 30 (05F02)
F5 5 A - Clearance lamp, left F6 7.5 A - Diagnostics socket F6 15 A - Master safety switch
(30F05) (05F01) (03F01)
F6 5 A - Clearance lamp, right F7 Not assigned F7 15 A - Automatic transmission
(30F04) F8 15 A - Compressed-air supply (13F01)
F7 Not assigned (24F01) F8 5 A - Bus stop brake (47F01)
F8 5 A - Fuse terminal 58 F9 5 A - Horn (33F01) F9 20 A - Auxiliary heating
(30F06) F10 20 A - Wiper (33F02) (54F01)
F9 5 A - Dipped-beam headlamp, F10 20 A - Auxiliary heating
F11 7.5 A - Ramp (45F02)
left (30F07) (54F02)
F10 5 A - Dipped-beam headlamp, F12 7.5 A - C3 signal I-module/
right (30F08) satellite (60F01)

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Fuse assignment for driver's area switch panel

F11 7.5 A - Satellite terminal 30/ F10 5 A - FPS terminal 15 (04F17)

instrument nodes supply F11 7.5 A - Alternators terminal 15 Note:
(60F02) (01F55) The bus-specific fuse assign-
F12 5 A - Fuel shut-off valve ter- F12 5 A - FPS 2 (04F10) ment and fuse ratings can be
minal 30 (15F11) F13 5 A - FPS failure indicator found on the vehicle data CD
F13 15 A - Heating for fuel filter lamp (04F38) located in the driver's area
(10F64) F14 5 A - FPS 5 (04F13)
switch panel.
F14 5 A - Fuel shut-off valve ter- 30F15 30 A - Light switch
Fuse block E
minal 15 (15F12)
Fuse block D
F1 7.5 A - Drive train terminal 15 Note:
(10F72) This description is based on
F2 20 A - Fuel pump (15F15) the standard assignment of
fuses in the bus. Bus-specific
F3 15 A - Terminal 15 power sup- assignment may differ from
ply for powertrain control units bus to bus. Not all fuse slots
(10F73) are necessarily occupied in
F4 20 A - Drive control CPC ter- every bus. Furthermore, fuses
minal 30 (10F75) may occupy unassigned slots
F5 7.5 A - Drive train terminal 15 because they are protecting
(10F74) special customer options or
F6 Not assigned retrofitted equipment, for
example.
F7 Not assigned
F8 7.5 A - Fire detection sys-
tem/fire extinguishing system
(64F13)
F9 5 A - FPS 2 (04F02)

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Fuse assignment (main fuses) for auxiliary switch panel

Fuse assignment (main fuses) for

auxiliary switch panel

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Fuse assignment (main fuses) for auxiliary switch panel

F1 15 A - Automated manu- F47 100 A - Main fuse terminal 30

al transmission terminal 30 (01F07) Note:
(12F04) F48 30 A - IES terminal 30 The bus-specific fuse assign-
F2 15 A - Automated manu- (01F05) ment and fuse ratings can be
al transmission terminal 30 F49 30 A - Engine management found on the vehicle data CD
(12F05) MCM terminal 30 (10F51) located in the driver's area
F3 15 A - AdBlue® supply unit F50 Not assigned switch panel.
terminal 30 (17F08) F51 30 A - Exhaust gas aftertreat-
F4 5 A - Trailing axle terminal 30 ment control module ACM
(22F05) terminal 30 (17F11)
F5 7.5 A - Retarder terminal 30
(14F03) Note:
F6-F12 Not assigned
This description is based on
F13 5 A - Trailing axle terminal 15 the standard assignment of
(22F06) fuses in the bus. Bus-specific
F14-F16 Not assigned assignment may differ from
F17 7.5 A - Tachograph/instru- bus to bus. Not all fuse slots
ment node (60F03) are necessarily occupied in
every bus. Furthermore, fuses
F18-F39 Not assigned
may occupy unassigned slots
F40 50 A - Main fuse terminal 30 because they are protecting
(01F13) special customer options or
F41-F44 Not assigned retrofitted equipment, for
F45 30 A - IES terminal 15 example.
(01F06)
F46 100 A - Main fuse terminal 15
(01F02)

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Handling fuses

Handling fuses
Always carry some spare fuses in the Danger.
bus for emergencies. Never attempt to bridge or repair fuses.

Caution:
Danger.
Fuses provide protection against excess-
ive current loads (impermissible heating Use only fuses of the specified amper-
of the wires) in the electrical system. The age. Never replace fuses with those of a
body manufacturer is responsible for the higher ampere rating as this could lead to
installation locations of the switch panels. damage to the electrical system.
The fuse assignment (chassis compon-
M54_00-0878-01
ents) is bus-specific. The legend is prin-
ted on the adhesive label affixed near the Miniature circuit breakers (option)
Danger.
switch panels (only if fitted by the body can be reset by pressing the contact
manufacturer). pin in (arrowed). Always switch the battery isolating switch
to OFF before work is carried out on the
The following instructions and inform- electrical system.
ation must be observed.

Danger.
Make sure that you correct the cause
of the short circuit before you change a
blown fuse. Make sure that connections
have good contact.

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Disconnecting vehicle batteries

Disconnecting vehicle batteries

Danger.
There is a risk of explosion from the ig-
nition of oxyhydrogen gas by separation
sparks at the time of battery disconnec-
tion. Battery isolating switch (2) is fitted
to rule out this risk of injury.

Danger.
Switch battery isolating switch (2) to the
M54_00-0806-01
OFF position (key can be removed) before
M54_00-0806-01 working on parts of the vehicle electric- Disconnect the battery negative ter-
Switch off the engine. al system, especially the batteries. The minal clamp (5).
battery isolating switch interrupts the
main line from the positive terminal of
Note: Note:
the battery to the entire vehicle electric-
The body manufacturer is responsible for al system; for this reason, it must not The illustration shows a possible example.
the installation location of the batteries be switched off until the ignition starter The body manufacturer is responsible for
and for providing access to them. switch has been switched to OFF and the the installation location of the batteries.
auxiliary heater's run-on period has ended
Switch off the battery isolating switch (risk of overheating). Disconnect the battery positive ter-
(2). minal clamp (4).
Reconnect the batteries in reverse
order.

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Recharging vehicle batteries

Recharging vehicle batteries Switch off the charger after charging Notes on jump-starting
has finished.
Note:
Danger.
Recharge out-of-service batteries once a
month. Do not disconnect the connection termin-
als until the gases have stopped escaping
Connect the charger. from the battery (wait a few minutes).

Danger.
Risk of explosion from oxyhydrogen gas
formation. Make sure that the area is
well-ventilated when you are recharging M54_00-0806-01
the vehicle batteries.
Where possible, use jump-start con-
nection (3) for the jump-starting pro-
cedure.
Note:
Check that the charging voltage (24 If the jump-start procedure is not
or 12 V) and charging current (approx- carried out using the jump-start con-
imately 1/10 of the rated capacity, nection: the following instructions
e.g. 200 Ah battery with 20 A charging and information must be observed.
current) are correct.

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Jump-start procedure

Jump-start procedure
Caution: Danger. Turn the key back to the stop in the
Before you connect the jump leads, check Risk of acid burns. Do not lean over the ignition starter switch.
that the operating voltage (24 V) and po- battery during the jump-start procedure.
larity are the same.

Caution:
Only jump leads (cable cross-section ap-
proximately 70 mm²) are permitted to be
used as a starting aid – never use a rapid
charger. Comply with the safety regula-
tions.

Caution: M54_00-0806-01

Use only jump leads that have insulated Connect one end of the positive
terminal clips. cable to the (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery first, then connect
the other end of the positive cable to
Note: the (+) terminal of the donor battery.
A discharged battery can freeze at tem-
peratures below -10°C. A frozen battery
must be thawed out before the jump-start
operation.

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On-board diagnostics

Connect the negative cable to the Fully disconnect the earth connection On-board diagnostics
(-) terminal on the charged battery of the jump leads then disconnect
Activating the on-board diagnostics
and then the other end to an earthed the positive cable.
metal part that is bolted to the en-
gine block. Note: Note:

To prevent voltage peaks, switch on the On-board diagnostics cannot be regarded

Note: more powerful consumers of the jump- as a substitute for off-board diagnostics
started bus, such as the lighting, heated (STAR Diagnosis) because off-board
Keep as far as possible from the dis- diagnostics is the only means by which
charged battery. windows or ventilation, before you discon-
nect the jump leads. some functions can be monitored and
tested (e.g. the channel assignment for
Run the engine of the donor vehicle
the sensor system and actuators of the
at an elevated speed. EBS or ABS/ASR system).
Start the engine of the bus to be
jump-started in the normal way and
let it run at idling speed.
Switch off the engine of the donor
vehicle.

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On-board diagnostics

Danger.
All work carried out on the bus in order
to rectify displayed faults must be per-
formed by authorised personnel only.

AGN - Automatic transmission (op-

tion)
BS - Brake control
FR - Drive control or CPC (common
M54_30-0105-71 powertrain controller) M54_30-0128-71

Press button (12) of the control rock- GS - Transmission control The system concerned (1) and the
er switch repeatedly until the relev- Mercedes-Benz item number (control
ant system appears on the display INS - Driver's station instrument pan- unit) (2) are displayed. To call up
screen. el further information, press button (6)
MR - Engine control on the control rocker switch.
Note: NR - Level control
The on-board diagnostics cannot be oper- Note:
RS - Retarder control
ated unless bus stationary, parking brake The following information can be dis-
engaged, ignition starter switch position TCO - Tachograph played: MB part number, events, meas-
“ON” ured values, binary values, clear events.
ZL - Auxiliary steering
ZHE - Auxiliary heating

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On-board diagnostics

Interpreting the on-board Clearing the fault memory of the Ending on-board diagnostics
diagnostics screen display selected system
Only current faults can be displayed.

M54_30-0105-71
M54.00-1917-71 Press button (9) to return to the ba-
M54_30-0129-71 After the last display message, it is sic display.
Example: possible to clear the fault memory
using reset button (1).
1 - FR or CPC (common powertrain
controller)
3 - current fault
4 - fault severity 1
5 - fault code 0406
6 - fault (counter) E 01

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Table of contents

Chassis technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

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Chassis technical data

Chassis technical data Designation Value

Designation Value
Tyre size (option) 295/80 R 22.5
Permissible gross 19,000 kg
Tyre size (option) 11 R 22.5
vehicle weight
(country-specific)
Maximum permiss- 7,100 kg
ible axle load for
front axle
(country-specific)
Maximum permiss- 12,000 kg
ible axle load for
rear axle
(country-specific)
Track width, front 2,101 mm
axle

Track width, driven 1,802 mm

axle

Track width, trailing 2,055 mm

axle

Tyre size 275/70 R 22.5

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A Bus stop brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Driving systems

Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . 45 With drive-off lock . . . . . . . . . 47-48 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
C E
AdBlue®
Care and cleaning Electric fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Service product . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . 55-57 Electrical system
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 43-44
Checking the coolant level of the Measures required for the
Auxiliary heater fuel filter engine and heating system . . . . 170 prevention of damage . . . . . 202-203
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199-200 Compressed-air system Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . 201
Auxiliary heating
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149-151 Continuous brakes Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Preset timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Operating information . . . . . . . 50-53 Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Preset timer (overview) . . . . . . 78-79 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Engine
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
B Starting (using the pushbutton) . . 17
D
Batteries Departure check Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Daily tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 F
Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Weekly tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Flat tyre/wheel change
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . 201 Diesel particulate filter Safety measures . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning Important information . . . . . . . 31-32 Fuse assignment
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 138 Driver's area switch panel . . 204-206
Brake system
Drive belts (OM 936) Main fuses on auxiliary
Supply pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 208-209
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173-176
Brake system (BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fuses
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171-172
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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I On-board computer display screen R

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . 60-63 Malfunction displays with red Refuelling
Instrument cluster display screen status indicator - overview . . . . 112 AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Display screen symbols . . . . 121-127 Malfunction displays with red Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Malfunction displays: Description 108 STOP warning lamp - overview . . 120 Running-in guideline . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Malfunction displays: red Malfunction displays with
warning level - description . . 109-110 yellow status indicator - S
Malfunction displays: STOP lamp overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-117 Steering
- description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 On-board diagnostics Important information . . . . . . . . 131
Malfunction displays: yellow Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Steering column
warning level - description . . 113-114 Clearing the fault memory of the Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Screen sequence at start-up . . . 104 selected system . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Steering-oil reservoir
Instrument display panel . . . 97-103 Ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . 198
Instrument lighting Interpreting the screen display . . 216
T
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Operating/malfunction displays
Tachograph
Driving systems . . . . . . . . . 159-160
J DTCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73
Fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Jump-starting MTCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-75
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 P Tools and emergency equipment . 76
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-92 Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Tyre pressures table
O Pneumatic test ports 11 R 22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184-185
On-board computer . . . . . . . . 66-69 Under the driver’s area . . . . . . . 196 275/70 R 22.5 . . . . . . . . . 182-183
Display screen . . . . . . . . . . 105-106
295/80 R 22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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Tyres
Inflating using the tyre
inflator connection . . . . . . . 193-195
Invisible tyre damage . . . . . . . . 179
Operating safety and roadworthi-
ness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Retreaded tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tyre age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre load capacity, top speed of
tyres and types of tyres . . . . . . 179
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
V
Variable speed limiter (Tem-
poset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155-156
W
Warning and indicator lamps . 64-65
Wheel trims
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Wheels
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191-192
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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