Mercedes-Benz TRAVEGO, TRAVEGO L, TRAVEGO M Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

The user information supplied with each bus is intended for use only by persons who are qualified to operate the bus. The user information is split into the following parts:

The Driver's Operating Instructions are intended to answer all important questions concerning operation of the bus in a concise and clearly understandable manner.

More detailed and complete information, as well as further information relevant to safety, can be found in the Operating Instructions.

The Maintenance Record serves as a guide to the technical care of the bus. It contains all the information on maintenance intervals and maintenance tasks as well as pages for confirming that the maintenance work has been carried out.

Please consult the “Safety” section before starting up the bus for the first time, and familiarise yourself with the contents of these Operating Instructions before setting off.

Items of optional equipment are also described, if their operation needs explanation. The bus delivered to you has been customised in accordance with your order, therefore some descriptions and diagrams may differ from the equipment on your bus.

The Driver's Operating Instructions, the Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Record are important documents and must always be carried in the bus.

Our buses are the subject of ongoing development. You are therefore asked to appreciate that we reserve the right to make modifications to the design, equipment and technical features. For these reasons, no claims can be made based upon the contents of this user information.

Environmental protection

The declared policy of EvoBus GmbH is one of integrated environmental protection. This policy starts at the root causes and encompasses in its management decisions all the consequences for the environment which could arise from production processes or the products themselves.

The objectives are for the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

Operate your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner and you will help to protect the environment. Fuel consumption and wear in the drive train (engine, clutch, transmission, axles, brakes, tyres) are extremely dependent on your driving style.

We hope you enjoy driving your bus. EvoBus GmbH

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Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Fire-prevention measures . . . . . . . . . 9

Storage space for hand luggage . . . . . 9

Driver's rest area safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windscreen wiper system safety

precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Safety precautions for the air-

conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation of auxiliary heating . . . . . 11

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preparation for the journey - daily

tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparation for the journey - weekly

tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional maintenance tasks

dependent on bus use . . . . . . . . . . 16

General bus care and mainten-

ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Running-in guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Loading a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ball hitch trailer coupling and open-jaw trailer coupling (detachable)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the power supply . . . . . 32

Trailer coupling maintenance . . . . . . 32

Refuelling (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 32

BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

AdBlue® service product . . . . . . . . 36

Filling with AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . 40

Diesel particulate filter regenera-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually (parked

regeneration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Function description: accident data

recorder (ADR) (option) . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brake system safety precautions . . . 47

Emergency braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Braking and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Brakes with anti-locking protec-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Applying the parking brake . . . . . . . 49

Releasing the parking brake . . . . . . 50

Emergency braking in the event of

failure of both brake circuits . . . . . . 51

EBS brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . . . 52

Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

(system description) . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

(function description) . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program

(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Operating 230/400 V systems

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Fitting the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . 59

Swivelling the skibox (option) . . . . . 60

Additional operating instructions for

the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Note on maintenance work . . . . . . . 62

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cleaning the headlamp plastic cover

lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Care/cleaning of light-alloy

wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Care and cleaning of covers,

upholstery and ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Care/cleaning of fabric covers . . . . 66

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre

covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Care/cleaning of leather covers . . . . 70

At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Driver's area overview . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Switches on the left section of the

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Switches on the right section of the

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Switches below the driver's win-

dow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

DTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tachograph (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Door pushbuttons in the driver's

area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Tools and emergency equipment . . . 91 Location of the fire extinguish-

ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Location of the first-aid kits . . . . . . 92

Tow bar location (option) . . . . . . . . 93

Location of spare mirror (option) . . . 93 Reversing aid display in the exterior

mirror (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Emergency hammer (option) . . . . . . 95

Driver's rest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . 98

Seat belt reminder display . . . . . . . . 99

Exterior flaps on the TRAVEGO M /

L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Layout and function description: fire extinguishing system

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Operating and malfunction displays: fire extinguishing system

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Driver's area controls . . . . . . . . . 105

Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Adjustable steering column . . . . . . 109

Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Steering column switch for light

and wiper functions . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Steering column switch for transmission shift system and continuous brake (engine brake and

retarder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Steering wheel buttons . . . . . . . . . 115

Overview of steering wheel buttons

and display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Left-hand steering wheel but-

tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Right-hand steering wheel but-

tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Display screen (description) . . . . . . 123

Main menu screen display . . . . . . . 124

Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Display screen menu control

logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Event notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . 146

Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Radio volume adjustment . . . . . . . 147

Adjusting the volume of the passenger-compartment on-board

PA system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Adjusting the volume of the intercom in the driver's rest area/

on-board kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Telephone volume adjustment . . . . 150

Initiating an outgoing call using the driver's rest area/kitchenette

intercom (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Initiating an outgoing call using the

driver's area intercom (option) . . . . 152

Answering an incoming call using the driver's area intercom

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Mobile phone Bluetooth link . . . . . 155

Initiating an outgoing call using a

mobile phone (option) . . . . . . . . . . 156

Answering an incoming call using a

mobile phone (option) . . . . . . . . . . 158

Parking brake and emergency

release device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Air suspension safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Raising/lowering the bus . . . . . . . 161

Normal level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Activating/deactivating axle load transfer for trailing axle (3-axle

buses only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Activating/deactivating the bus

stop brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Important information on the

steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Turning the steering wheel when

the bus is stationary . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Switching on the panorama camera

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Switch descriptions . . . . . . . . . . 167

Master safety switch (emergency-off

switch) (national variant) . . . . . . . . 170

Windscreen roller sunblind pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Co-driver's roller sunblind pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Pushbutton for windscreen heating (option)/driver's window

heating+mirror heating . . . . . . . . . 171

Pushbutton for upper wiper (option)/headlamp cleaning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Inverter (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Kitchenette/attendant call enabling

pushbutton (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Lavatory/multichannel audio sys-

tem enabling switch (option) . . . . . 173

Video system/reversing camera washer system switch (option) . . . 173

Active Brake Assist OFF pushbutton

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Lane assistant warning system

pushbutton (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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Acceleration skid control (ASR) OFF/Electronic Stability Program

(ESP) pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Switch for deactivating pedal-

activated continuous braking . . . . . 174

Axle load transfer switch (3-axle

buses only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

“School bus operation” pushbutton

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Reverse warning signal (option)/air

horn ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Emergency switch for alcohol

interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Central locking pushbutton for the

left-side luggage compartment . . . . 176

Central locking pushbutton for the right-side luggage compart-

ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Front roof hatch pushbutton - air

in/air out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Rear roof hatch pushbutton - air

in/air out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Driver's power window pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Driver's seat microphone switch

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Bus stop brake emergency release

switch (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Door I pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Door II pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Emergency valve reset pushbutton

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Hazard warning lamps pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Normal level/kneeling pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Pushbutton for raising/lowering the

bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Hillholder and bus stop brake . . . . 181

Auxiliary batteries pushbutton

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Steering column adjustment

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Driver's area lighting switch . . . . . 183

Reading lamps switch . . . . . . . . . . 183

Bus stop brake pushbutton (option)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Passenger-compartment lighting

switch positions I+II . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Night lighting switch . . . . . . . . . . . 185

ADR pushbutton (option) . . . . . . . . 185

Driver’s seat/passenger

seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Driver’s seat safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Grammer driver’s seat control

elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

ISRI 6860/875 driver's seat

controls (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Operation of the jump seat . . . . . . 194

Adjusting a passenger seat . . . . . . 195

Removing a seat squab . . . . . . . . . 196

Fitting a seat squab . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Using the driver's seat belt . . . . . . 196

Operating the jump-seat seat

belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Passenger-compartment-seating

seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Passenger seat service set . . . . . . 198

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Transmission shift systems . . . . 201

Transmission shift system safety

precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Operating the PSH (pneumatic shift

aid) transmission shift system . . . . 202

Transmission shift system safety

precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Transmission shift system GO

250-8 (system description) . . . . . . 204

Selector lever of GO 250-8

transmission shift system . . . . . . . 206

Operating the GO 250-8 PowerShift

transmission shift system . . . . . . . 207

Operating the GO 250-8 PowerShift failsafe mode with the steering

wheel keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Driving systems (overview) . . . . . . 224

Automatic speed limiter, gener-

al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Automatic speed limiter . . . . . . . . 225

Variable speed limiter (Tem-

poset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Overview of variable speed limiter

(Temposet) controls . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Activating the variable speed limiter

(Temposet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Combined drive/brake cruise

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Overview of cruise control con-

trols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Activating drive/brake cruise

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Setting the speed tolerance in

overrun mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Distance cruise control (option) . . . 239 Distance sensor for distance cruise

control (ART) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Overview of distance cruise control

(ART) controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Function description: distance

cruise control (ART) . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Activating distance cruise control (ART) (option) while the bus is in

motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Activating distance cruise control (ART) while the bus is stationary (only with stop-and-go assist

(option)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Setting the specified distance . . . . 250

Vehicle ahead detected . . . . . . . . . 251

How to respond to a distance

warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Operating displays: distance cruise

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Active Brake Assist (ABA) (system

description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Activation/deactivation of Active

Brake Assist (automatic) . . . . . . . . 255

Deactivating Active Brake Assist

(ABA) (manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Sequence of events when emergency braking initiated by Active

Brake Assist (ABA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Function description: warning levels

and emergency braking . . . . . . . . . 259

Operating/malfunction displays:

Active Brake Assist (ABA) . . . . . . . 263

Special driving situations with distance cruise control/Active Brake

Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Important information on the lane assistant warning system

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Warning display if lane marking

crossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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Deactivating the lane assistant

warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Attention Assist - system descrip-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Attention Assist - function descrip-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Heating/ventilation/air-condi-

tioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Operating instructions for the air-

conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . 278

Heating/ventilation/air-conditioning

(HVAC) control panel . . . . . . . . . . 280

Manually regulating the blower

speed in the driver's area . . . . . . . 283

Preselecting the passenger-

compartment temperature . . . . . . . 284

Manually regulating the blower speed in the passenger compart-

ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Activating the air-conditioning . . . . 286

Switching on air-recirculation mode in the driver's area and passenger

compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Activating the reheat function . . . . 288

Activating the auxiliary heating

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Programming auxiliary heating

switch-on times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Activating a programmed auxiliary

heating switch-on time . . . . . . . . . 292

Deactivating an activated switch-on

time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Programming the auxiliary heating

switch-on duration . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Switches/controllers in the driver's

rest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Opening/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Door pushbuttons in the driver's

area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Anti-entrapment protection (reversing) in the door closing

direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Protection against entrapment in

the door opening direction . . . . . . 301

Operating/malfunction displays:

doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Unlocking the door circuit at the

front right door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Unlocking the door circuit by key

remote (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Unlocking the luggage compartment flaps using the pushbuttons in the

driver's area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Locking door 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Locking (by key remote) . . . . . . . . 307

Emergency operation (depressurising the doors using the

emergency valves) . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment flaps in the event of a

compressed-air supply failure . . . . 311

Emergency exit through emergency

operation of the roof hatches . . . . 312

On-board kitchenette (integrated

in lavatory cabin) . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Safety precautions/general

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Use for the intended purpose . . . . 318

Approved personnel . . . . . . . . . . . 318

First use of the kitchenette . . . . . . 318

Switching on the galley . . . . . . . . . 319

Filling the fresh water tank inside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

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Filling the fresh water tank outside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Checking and cleaning the fresh

water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Drawing water from the water

tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Switching on the sausage heat-

er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Cleaning the sausage heater . . . . . 326

Descaling the sausage heater . . . . 326

Switching on the coffee ma-

chine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Brewing 1/2 a carafe of coffee (10

cups of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Brewing 1 carafe of coffee (20 cups

of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Descaling the coffee machine . . . . 329

Dispensing cups of hot water (alternative to coffee machine) . . . 330

Boiler (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Setting the thermostat of the water

heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Descaling the water heater

boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334

Draining the fresh water tank . . . . 335

Draining the water lines . . . . . . . . 335

Draining the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Draining the siphon . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

Using the sausage heater again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

Using the coffee machine again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Using the boiler (option) again after

a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Other malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Switching off the galley . . . . . . . . . 344

On-board kitchenette with

40-cup coffee machine . . . . . . . . 347

General information . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Instructions for operating a

microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Use for the intended purpose . . . . 353

Approved personnel . . . . . . . . . . . 353

First use of the galley . . . . . . . . . . 354

Switching on the kitchenette . . . . . 355

Filling the fresh water tank inside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356

Filling the fresh water tank outside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

Checking and cleaning the fresh

water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

Drawing water from the water

tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

Switching on the boiler . . . . . . . . . 360

Descaling the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . 361

Switching on the sausage heat-

er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

Cleaning the sausage heater . . . . . 366

Descaling the sausage heater . . . . 366

Switching on the 40-cup coffee

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Brewing coffee in winter . . . . . . . . 371

Cleaning the 40-cup coffee

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

Descaling the coffee machine . . . . 372

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Draining the fresh water tank . . . . 374

Draining the water lines . . . . . . . . 374

Draining the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

Draining the 40-cup coffee

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

Draining the siphon . . . . . . . . . . . 377

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

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Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380

Restoring boiler operation following

a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380

Using the sausage heater again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

Using the 40-cup coffee machine

again after a malfunction . . . . . . . 382

Using the 2-carafe filter system

again after a malfunction . . . . . . . 383

Other malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

Switching off the kitchenette . . . . . 385

On-board kitchenette with 2-

carafe filter system . . . . . . . . . . 387

General information . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Instructions for operating a

microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Use for the intended purpose . . . . 393

Approved personnel . . . . . . . . . . . 393

First use of the galley . . . . . . . . . . 394

Switching on the galley . . . . . . . . . 395

Filling the fresh water tank inside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396

Filling the fresh water tank outside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

Checking and cleaning the fresh

water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

Drawing water from the water

tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

Switching on the boiler . . . . . . . . . 400

Setting the thermostat . . . . . . . . . 401

Descaling the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . 402

Switching on the sausage heat-

er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Cleaning the sausage heater . . . . . 407

Descaling the sausage heater . . . . 407

Switching on the 2-carafe filter

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

Brewing 1/2 a carafe of coffee (10

cups of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408

Brewing 1 carafe of coffee (20 cups

of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

Brewing 2 carafes of coffee (40

cups of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

Manual operation of the 2-carafe

filter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

Descaling the coffee machine . . . . 411

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

Draining the fresh water tank . . . . 413

Draining the water lines . . . . . . . . 413

Draining the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . 414

Draining the 2-carafe filter sys-

tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

Draining the siphon . . . . . . . . . . . 416

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416

Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Restoring boiler operation following

a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Using the sausage heater again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 421

Using the 2-carafe filter system

again after a malfunction . . . . . . . 421

Other malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Switching off the kitchenette . . . . . 423

Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

Enabling the lavatory . . . . . . . . . . 426

Switchover between water (WC) and chemical (CC) operation

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Flushing the WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

Drawing water at the handwash

basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Filling the soap dispenser . . . . . . . 430

Adding paper hand towels . . . . . . . 431

Adding toilet paper . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

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Opening the basin undercabin-

et . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

Changing waste bags . . . . . . . . . . 432

Filling the fresh water storage

tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

Emptying the fresh water storage

tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

Emptying the holding tank . . . . . . . 434

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

Greasing the impeller of the CC

pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Practical advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

Overview of the operating, function and malfunction display screen . . . 442

Electric fuel pump (option) . . . . . . 448

Engine oil level display . . . . . . . . . 448

Oil level alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

Oil level information . . . . . . . . . . . 450

Checking the engine oil level with

the dipstick (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Safety precautions for work carried out in the engine compartment . . . 453

Removing the drive belts (OM

470) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

Fitting the drive belts (OM

470) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455

Removing the drive belts (OM

471) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459

Fitting the drive belts (OM

471) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463

Checking the coolant level of the

engine and heating system . . . . . . 468

Tyres - operating safety and

roadworthiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469

Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470

On-screen tyre pressure monit-

or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470

Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472

Tyre condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472

Tyre age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472

Invisible tyre damage . . . . . . . . . . 473

Tyre load capacity, top speed of

tyres and types of tyres . . . . . . . . 473

Retreaded tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Tyre pressures table 295/80 R

22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476

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

change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

Fitting snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Removing the spare wheel from the

spare wheel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . 480

Removing the wheel trims . . . . . . . 481

Removing the wheels . . . . . . . . . . 482

Fitting the spare wheel . . . . . . . . . 487

Fitting the wheel trims . . . . . . . . . 489

Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490

Pneumatic system test ports under

the driver's area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492

Pneumatic test ports behind door

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494

Other pneumatic test ports . . . . . . 496

Charging the compressed-air

system of another bus . . . . . . . . . 497

Operating the bus stop brake

emergency release switch . . . . . . . 499

Electrical system safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499

Safety precautions for handling

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500

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

work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501

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Electrical system (illustration shows TRAVEGO 2-axle model as an

example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504

Battery isolating switch (with

switch-off authorisation LED) . . . . . 506

Driver's area interior switch

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508

Main switch panel (under the

driver’s area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510

Auxiliary switch panel . . . . . . . . . . 512

Ceiling switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . 514

Electrical connection for the roof-mounted system (heating,

ventilation, air-conditioning) . . . . . . 516

Battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . 518

Notes on fuse assignments . . . . . . 519

Fuse assignment for driver's area

interior switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . 520

Fuse assignment for main switch

panel (under the driver's area) . . . . 522

Fuse assignment for auxiliary switch

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524

Power distribution board (PDB) fuse assignment on auxiliary switch

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528

Fuse assignment for ceiling switch

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530

Fuse assignment for roof-mounted heating, ventilation and airconditioning system (Spheros) . . . 532

Handling fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533

Disconnecting vehicle batteries . . . 534

Recharging vehicle batteries . . . . . 536

Switching to the auxiliary batteries

(starter batteries) (option) . . . . . . . 537

Notes on jump-starting . . . . . . . . . 537

Jump-start procedure . . . . . . . . . . 538

Activation and evaluation of the Integrated Diagnostics System

(IDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539

Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542

Adjusting the headlamps for driving on the left or right (only in buses

with bi-xenon headlamps) . . . . . . . 547

Removing the exterior mirror, fitting

the emergency mirror (option) . . . . 548

Maintenance tasks for the air-conditioning system in the bus (filter

maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550

Scopes of maintenance for the air-

conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . 551

Bleeding the coolant circuit for the

heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559

Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560

Overview of lighting types . . . . . . . 561

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563

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Vehicle identification

No. Designation Value

M00_00-0316-01

The vehicle identification plate bearing the vehicle identification number (VIN) and information regarding permissible weights is located on the right-hand side in the front doorway

Note:

Precise vehicle identification is a prerequisite to exact and correct assignment of “vehicle data”. You will also need the VIN when ordering replacement parts and making technical enquiries.

M00_00-0315-01

No. Designation Value

Vehicle designation

Headlamp basic setting

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Permissible gross vehicle weight

Permissible axle load for front axle

Permissible axle load for driven axle

Permissible axle load for trailing axle

Decoding the vehicle identification number (VIN) using WEB 632430 1 3 (xxxxxx) as an example:

WEB World-wide manufac-

turer code

WEB

EvoBus Germany

NMB MB Turkey

6324xx Vehicle model designa-

tion number

632430 Travego 16 RHD

(Euro 6)

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30 Vehicle length

00 Travego 15 RHD

(Euro 6)

30 Travego 16 RHD

(Euro 6)

50 Travego 17 RHD

(Euro 6)

1 Steering

3 Body type

Left-hand-drive vehicle

Right-hand-drive vehicle

M00_00-0573-71

Vehicle identification number (1) is also marked on the skeleton in the front right doorway. It can be accessed by opening the cover on the windscreen washer fluid reservoir (quick-release locks).

Complete bus

xxxxxx Sequential number

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

Fire-prevention measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storage space for hand luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Driver's rest area safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windscreen wiper system safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Safety precautions for the air-conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation of auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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The use of symbols and their meanings

Safety precautions and other important information are highlighted by symbols.

In addition to the instructions provided herein, all generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations must also be observed, e.g. in Germany, the rules and regulations of the institutions for statutory accident insurance and prevention.

Instructions and information printed on the packaging for components, tools and service products must also be observed.

Where information and instructions are to be observed, it is assumed that the user information is intended for persons who are suitably qualified to carry out the tasks by nature of their education, training and experience.

These persons should, at the same time, be able to identify risks that may arise in the undertaking of their tasks and take the necessary measures to avoid them.

Meaning of symbols:

Note:

Notes about important additional information

Caution:

Warning notes about damage that may occur in the event of non-compliance

Danger.

Warning notes for risks to persons

Environmental protection

Notes about environmental protection measures

Reference to more detailed and addi-

tional user information

Notes on vehicle safety

We recommend that you:

Use only genuine parts that are OMNIplus quality tested and conversion parts and accessories that have been expressly approved by EvoBus for the bus model concerned in order to rule out the possibility of jeopardising road safety and invalidating the warranty and general operating permit. These parts have been specially tested for their safety, reliability and suitability.

You can obtain further information from any OMNIplus Service Partner.

Operating safety

Important information:

Any work or modifications that have been carried out incorrectly on the bus may result in malfunctions.

Tampering with electronic components and their software may cause malfunctions. As electronic components are networked, these malfunc-

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tions may also cause other, indirectly related systems to malfunction. These malfunctions may jeopardise the operating safety and reliability of the bus.

Retrofitted electrical or electronic devices must possess type-approval complying with Directive 95/54/EC or ECE Directive 10/02.

Materials that are fitted in the bus during the course of installation, conversion or modification work and that are subject to mandatory firetesting requirements must satisfy the requirements of EU Directive 95/28/EC.

Materials and components of seats and seat fixtures that are also fitted in the bus during the course of installation, conversion or modification work must satisfy the requirements of the following directives: 76/ 115/EEC as amended by 96/38/EC, 74/408/EEC as amended by 96/ 37/EC, 77/541/EEC as amended by 96/36/EC.

At the time of purchase or installation, it must be checked that these materials and components have been certified accordingly. The use of materials or components that have not been granted the relevant certificate may result in the operating permit being invalidated.

We recommend that you have work or modifications carried out by an OMNIplus Service Partner.

EU Directive 2001/85

Registration as class 1: city bus

Vehicles constructed with areas for standing passengers, to allow frequent passenger movement.

Registration as class 2: interurban bus

Principally for the carriage of seated passengers. Designed to allow the carriage of standing passengers in the gangway and/or in an area which does not exceed the space provided for two double seats.

Registration as class 3: tourist coach

Exclusively for the carriage of seated passengers.

Important information for buses classified in accordance with EU Directive 2001/85 into class 2 and 3 (mixed approval):

Note:

The operator of the bus is responsible for ensuring that the bus is restored to the condition consistent with the permissible type of operation of the class concerned.

Note:

For instance, this means that, in the case of a bus being used in accordance with class 2, it is necessary to ensure that the bus is operated with seating having no aisle-side sideways adjustment.

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Navigation and global positioning system

If your bus is equipped with a navigation system, please observe the following instructions and information:

Danger.

Please devote your attention primarily to road and traffic conditions. Do not attempt to operate the navigation and positioning system unless the bus is stationary. Please bear in mind that your bus will cover a distance of 14 metres every second at a speed of only 50 km/h. The navigation system is unable to take into consideration the maximum load-bearing capacity of bridges or the required headroom clearance for underpasses. The driver is responsible for checking the load-bearing capacity of bridges and headroom clearances encountered en route.

Operation of radio and mobile communications equipment

(e.g. telephone, two-way radio, fax machine, etc.)

Danger.

Please devote your attention primarily to road and traffic conditions. Do not operate the display unit, radio or mobile communications equipment unless the traffic situation permits this to be done safely. Please bear in mind that your bus will cover a distance of 14 metres every second at a speed of only 50 km/h.

Danger.

Please observe local legal requirements governing the use of mobile phones or on-board telephones/intercoms in force in the country of vehicle operation.

Operation of mobile phones and two-way radios without an exterior aerial

We advise against making or receiving telephone calls in buses not equipped with an exterior aerial as the operation of radio transmitters, which include but are not limited to radio telephones (mobile phones), may cause inadequately

shielded equipment (cardiac pacemakers included) to malfunction.

Note:

If a mobile phone, radio system or fax machine is retrofitted in the bus in a manner that does not comply with EvoBus installation specifications, the operating permit for the bus could be invalidated (EU Directive 95/54/EC).

Note:

Older peripherals (e.g. ticket-printing machines, ticket-cancelling machines, destination displays, etc.) that are still used in new buses must comply with the technical requirements of EC Directive 72/245 EEC.

Danger.

Please observe local legal requirements governing the use of mobile phones or on-board telephones/intercoms in force in the country of vehicle operation.

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Stickers

There are various warning stickers affixed to your bus. These are intended to make you and others aware of various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless it is expressly stated on the sticker that you may do so.

Danger.

If you remove warning stickers, this could result in you or other persons failing to recognise dangers. You or others could be injured as a result.

Saved data in vehicle

A large number of electronic components of your vehicle contain data memories. These data memories save temporary or permanent technical information on

Vehicle condition Events Fault

This technical information generally documents the condition of a component, a module, a system or the environment. These are, for example:

Operating modes of system components. These include, for example, fill levels.

Status messages of the vehicle and of its individual components. These include, for example, wheel speed/ speed, movement deceleration, lateral acceleration, throttle pedal position.

Malfunctions and defects in important system components. These include, for example, light, brakes.

Reactions and operating modes of the vehicle in special driving situations. These include, for example, triggering of an airbag and use of the stability control systems.

Environmental conditions. These include, for example, the outside temperature.

The data are exclusively of a technical nature and can be used to

to support the detection and elimination of errors and defects,

to analyse vehicle functions, e.g. following an accident,

to optimise vehicle functions.

Movement profiles over distances driven cannot be put together from these data. If you make use of services, they can read technical information out of the event and error data memories.

Services are, for example

Repair services Service processes Warranty cases Quality assurance

Reading out is carried out by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diagnostic devices. You can obtain additional information there if necessary. Following troubleshooting, the information in the fault memory is deleted or continu-

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ally overwritten. When using the vehicle, situations are imaginable in which these technical data in conjunction with other information could be linked to individual persons - if necessary with the assistance of an expert.

Examples of this include:

Accident reports Damage to the vehicle Testimonies of witnesses

Other additional functions which are agreed upon contractually with the customer also permit the transmission of certain vehicle data from the vehicle. These include, for example, the

Telematic System Fleetboard

Washing the outside of the bus in an automatic vehicle wash

M88_00-0004-01

Before the bus is washed, make sure that the roof hatches, driver's window and the doors are closed. Set the heating/ventilation/air-conditioning system to air-recirculation mode (Smog button).

Before the bus is washed, fold both integral mirrors inwards towards the windscreen by means of the hinge pin on the mirror arm.

After the washing process, fold the integral mirrors outwards again.

Remove any attachment parts that may be fitted (e.g. satellite receiver on the roof) before the bus is washed.

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Fire-prevention measures

Pre-drive measures

Check tyre pressures (daily visual check/weekly measurement)

Check that twin tyres are spaced sufficiently apart

On-road measures

Monitor coolant temperature

Post-drive measures

Inform a mechanic/next driver about malfunction, if applicable

Parking the vehicle

Switch the battery isolating switch to OFF.

Danger.

Risk of fire and burns. There is a risk of fires and burns due to the high exhaust temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe for the auxiliary heating. For this reason, do not stop or park the bus over ignitable materials (e.g. grass) when the auxiliary heating is in operation, has recently been in operation or has been operated by the instant heating button/preset timer.

Danger.

Risk of fire and burns. Regeneration of the diesel particulate filter is associated with very high temperatures. For this reason, before regeneration is initiated manually, make sure that there are no flammable materials near the exhaust pipe and exhaust system.

Storage space for hand luggage

T68_00-0018-31

The storage spaces above the passenger seats are suitable for light hand luggage items only.

Danger.

Occupants may be injured if the bus is braked sharply, changes direction suddenly or is involved in an accident due to objects being thrown around the bus. Heavy or hard objects should therefore not be carried inside the bus without being secured.

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Driver's rest area safety precautions

The driver's rest area must only be used by the bus driver (second driver).

The on-board telephone may only be used by the driver in accordance with legal requirements. Observe the legal requirements of the country concerned.

Windscreen wiper system safety precautions

M54.00-2004-71

Danger.

RISK OF INJURY. The battery isolating switch (01S01) must always be switched off before any work is carried out on the windscreen wiper system (wiper blade cleaning, replacement of wiper blades or wiper motor etc.).

Safety precautions for the airconditioning system

Air-conditioning systems that are operated with refrigerant R 134 a are labelled with appropriate stickers and/or plates on the compressor.

Never mix R 134 a refrigerant and the corresponding Triton SE 55 refrigerator oil with other products.

In accordance with current good engineering practices, it is prohibited to allow refrigerant to escape into the environment when operating, servicing or decommissioning air-conditioning systems.

Refrigerants and refrigerator oils must be disposed of or recycled separately by type and nature.

Only persons having the relevant and necessary specialist knowledge, technical equipment and official approval (by health and safety inspectorate, local authority, TÜV or equivalent) are permitted to carry out maintenance work on airconditioning systems and take back refrigerants and oils.

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Operation of auxiliary heating

The operator must maintain a logbook auditing the consumption of refrigerant and refrigerator oils.

Danger.

In automatically controlled air-conditioning systems, the ventilation blowers of condenser or evaporator units may start up at any time. Therefore, always switch the ignition starter switch to OFF before any cleaning work is carried out. Do not reach into the fan blades or fan rollers. Avoid any contact with refrigerant as there is a risk of frostbite. Treat affected skin areas as for frostbite, and seek medical attention immediately. Carry out maintenance and repair tasks with the engine switched off whenever possible. Keep a safe distance from moving parts (e.g. belt drive) when the engine is running.

Operation of auxiliary heating

Danger.

Risk of poisoning and suffocation. The auxiliary heating must not be used in enclosed spaces such as garages or workshops due to the risk of poisoning and suffocation. It must also not be used in timer or preselection mode.

Danger.

Risk of explosion. The auxiliary heating must be switched off at filling stations and fuel dispensing systems due to the risk of explosion.

Danger.

Risk of fire. The auxiliary heating must remain switched off in places where ignitable vapours or dust can accumulate (e.g. in the vicinity of filling stations, fuel, coal, sawdust and grain stores or similar).

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Preparation for the journey - daily tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General bus care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Preparation for the journey - daily tasks

Check the windscreen washer fluid level and test the windscreen washer system and windscreen wipers.

Check the fuel level for the engine and water heater.

Danger.

Switch off the engine and auxiliary heating before refuelling.

Check the AdBlue® additive level in the BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system.

Check the electrical system, paying particular attention to the headlamps, turn signals, tail lamps, brake lamps and licence plate lamps.

Note:

Under certain weather and operating conditions, moisture may form on the inside of the headlamps and other lights when the bus is stationary. This does not indicate a fault or defect. The ventilation openings in the headlamps allow this moisture to evaporate soon after the bus has pulled away.

Check the luggage compartment flaps for secure locking.

Check the emergency exits.

Insert the driver card.

Note:

The indicator lamp in the tachograph lights up if no driver card is inserted.

Check that the emergency equipment is accessible and complete, e.g. first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, emergency hammer for side windows, jack.

Check the position of the rear-view mirrors, clean the mirrors, test the mirror heating.

Check tyre pressures and tyre condition (including the spare wheel). Check that the wheel nuts are firmly seated.

It is necessary to check that wheels and their attachment parts (rim, wheel trim, wheel bolts and nuts) are undamaged and fitted correctly. Damaged parts must be exchanged.

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Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

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Check wheel hubs (1) on all wheels for leaks inside and out (visual check).

Note:

If the wheel hubs are leaking, there may be grease or oil residue on the tyres themselves or deposits on the parking area on which the bus is standing. Consult an OMNIplus Service Partner in the event of a leak.

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

Check the coolant level in the cooling system and top it up if necessary. Check the corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentration each time the coolant has been topped up and correct if necessary.

Note:

- Refer to the “Practical advice” section of the Operating Instructions (Checking the coolant level of the engine and heating system)

Note:

Refer to the Specifications for Service Products

Check the oil level in the hydraulic steering system and top it up if necessary.

Caution:

If the oil level is low, have the steering system checked at an authorised specialist workshop.

Check the belt tension of all belt drives.

Carry out a visual check to ensure there are no leaks in the engine, transmission, driven axle, steering or the cooling and heating systems.

Check the acid level in the starter batteries (applicable only to buses with lead-acid batteries).

Danger.

Observe the safety precautions in the “Practical advice” section.

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Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use

Check the seat belts (belt arrester). Check the belt straps for damage (visual check).

Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use

The bus operator must plan further maintenance tasks for the heating/ ventilation/air-conditioning system (driver’s area and passenger compartment) in addition to those indicated in the Maintenance Record.

Note:

Refer to the “Practical advice” section.

General bus care and maintenance

Carry out the work specified in the Maintenance Record

Caution:

Regular maintenance of the chassis and drive train is essential to maintaining the operating safety and roadworthiness of the bus. The time intervals and the scope of work required are specified in the Maintenance Record supplied with the bus.

Caution:

It is strongly recommended that the specified maintenance intervals be observed.

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Note:

Warranty claims based on our terms and conditions of sale and delivery may be rejected if the periodic maintenance tasks have not been carried out at the specified distances (odometer readings) or times. Have confirmation of the completed work recorded in the Maintenance Record by an OMNIplus Service Partner.

General

Care and cleaning

You will find additional instructions for and notes on vehicle care and cleaning in the “Operation” section

Note:

The following stipulations for exterior cleaning must be observed: Use a sufficient amount of fresh water. Dry rubbing between washing brushes and the vehicle must not be allowed to occur. Preclean heavily soiled components. The polishing of lighting equipment with commercially available care products is not permitted. The use of polyethylene fibres as a brush material is not permitted. Recommendation: Use brushes made with textile fibres or foam.

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Table of contents

Running-in guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Loading a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ball hitch trailer coupling and open-jaw trailer coupling (detachable) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Trailer coupling maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Refuelling (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

AdBlue® service product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Filling with AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Diesel particulate filter regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually (parked regeneration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Function description: accident data recorder (ADR) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brake system safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Emergency braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Braking and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Brakes with anti-locking protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Applying the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Releasing the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

EBS brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (system description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operating 230/400 V systems (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Fitting the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Swivelling the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Additional operating instructions for the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Note on maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cleaning the headlamp plastic cover lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Care/cleaning of light-alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Care and cleaning of covers, upholstery and ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Care/cleaning of fabric covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Care/cleaning of leather covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Running-in guideline

Running in the chassis and drive train

Note:

The way in which the chassis and drive train of the new bus are treated during the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km) is critical to the bus' future performance and service life.

Note:

The load to which the bus is subjected during this period should be increased only gradually. The maintenance and lubrication tasks specified in the Maintenance Record should be carried out conscientiously.

Caution:

Do not place the engine under full load during the running-in period. Up to 1,200 miles (2,000 km): run in with care. Drive at no higher than 3/4 of the maximum rpm in each gear. After 1,200 miles (2,000 km): slowly increase to the

economic rpm in each gear. During the running-in period, do not drive the bus for long distances at the same road speed = same rpm. Varying engine speeds and therefore varying loads demanded of the entire drive train are favourable to the running-in of the bus.

Starting the engine

The parking brake must be applied. Transmission in neutral.

Note:

At outside temperatures of below -20 °C, preheat the engine with the water heater (refer to “Heating/ventilation/air-conditioning control panel”).

Note:

The bus is equipped with an immobiliser as standard. The engine cannot be started without one of the authorised keys.

Note:

To obtain electronic start authorisation in buses equipped with an alcohol interlock, the operating instructions supplied by the device manufacturer and the information shown on its display screen should be observed. In the driver's area there is an emergency switch with tamper-evident seal. This switch is intended to be pressed in an emergency. 22 TopClass

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Insert key (3) into slot (2). Press start/stop button (1) in as far as the first pressure point (ignition ON). Wait for the indicator lamp check to finish and for the gauge needles to stop moving and then press start/stop button (1) in fully and release it. Do not depress the accelerator pedal when doing so. The engine starts. If an invalid key is used, the on-board computer shows an event window (immobiliser). Use another authorised key.

Note:

For emergencies, we recommend that you always carry a spare key to which you have access at all times.

If the engine does not start: Press and hold the start/stop button in as far as the stop. A starting attempt takes place uninterrupted for approximately 40 seconds.

Note:

After a maximum of 3 starting attempts, wait (about 3 minutes) before trying again.

Release the Start pushbutton when the engine starts.

Caution:

If the “Oil pressure too low” symbol appears, switch off the engine immediately and determine the cause.

Operation

Starting the engine

Observe the screen display: If fault alerts appear, determine the cause and rectify it.

Danger.

If there is insufficient pressure in the compressed-air supply system (supply pressure operating displays remain on the screen), the corresponding bar turns red until the required pressure has been reached. Do not release the parking brake until there is sufficient operating pressure (bar turns white).

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Driving

Environmental protection

Never warm up the engine by allowing it to idle with the bus stationary. Instead, drive off and operate the engine at moderate engine speeds.

Note:

The engine should not be placed under full load until it has reached normal operating temperature (75 °C - 90 °C depending on operating conditions and the outside temperature).

Danger.

All doors must be unlocked before the bus is driven off.

Danger.

The freedom of movement of the pedals must not be restricted. The operating 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 pedal or accelerate. You could cause an accident and endanger yourself and others.

Check the freedom of movement of

the pedals.

Danger.

Where floormats and carpets are fitted, make sure that these are safely secured against slipping and that the pedals have sufficient clearance.

Danger.

Do not stow any objects in the driver's footwell.

Danger.

Stow and secure all loose objects in such a way that they cannot get into the driver's footwell when the bus is in motion.

Perform a brake test.

Danger.

Test the service brake immediately after pulling away.

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Keep an eye on the rev counter while driving.

Note:

Keep within the economical operating range. Make sure that the engine speed does not enter the danger zone (red zone).

Notes for buses with GO 250 -8 transmission:

Danger.

The bus is equipped with a creep function. When the service brake is released with the creep function activated, the bus will creep forwards independently with the engine continuing to run at idling speed. If the engine speed drops below approximately 550 rpm due to increased driving resistance and/or you operate the service brake at a low engine speed, the electronics will disengage the clutch automatically. This would interrupt the flow of tractive power and the vehicle could begin to roll back, e.g. on an uphill gradient.

Note:

For as long as both the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal remain fully released, the clutch will stay closed and the vehicle will creep at idling speed. This works in the 1st and 2nd gears.

Caution:

The least wearing on the clutch is idle creeping. In stop-start traffic, therefore, the brake pedal should be used as sparingly as possible (under consideration of the road and traffic situation) so that the vehicle always creeps at idling speed. To keep the driving speed as low as possible, it is possible to shift manually into 1st gear. If the speed of the bus is kept low by means of the brake pedal, the clutch will start to slip. This would result in increased clutch wear. If the brake pedal is depressed rather more forcefully (more than 10% brake pedal travel), the clutch will open so far that it no longer slips.

Operation

Driving

Note:

In the event of increased loading on the clutch, an alert (grey) will appear on the display screen. If the load persists, a warning alert (yellow) will appear and the creep function will be deactivated automatically. This is designed to rule out an overloading of the clutch by the creep function.

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Stopping the engine

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Stop the bus - Shift the transmission into neutral - Apply the parking brake. Press start/stop button (1) in as far as the stop.

Danger.

There is a risk of fire and burns due to the high exhaust temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe for the auxiliary heating. For this reason, avoid parking the bus where ignitable material (e.g. dry grass, leaves, etc.) is in close proximity to the exhaust system, engine and auxiliary heating exhaust system.

Caution:

To avoid engine damage, do not under any circumstances switch the engine off immediately after a long period of driving under full load (elevated coolant temperature, e.g. after hill climbing). Leave the engine running at idling speed for approximately 1 to 2 minutes to allow the exhaust gas turbocharger to cool down.

Towing

Danger.

Only authorised specialists (recovery services) are permitted to tow away brokendown buses. The rules and regulations in the country concerned must be observed.

Danger.

In buses with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), this function must be deactivated without exception - refer to the “Operation” section.

Caution:

Special measures are required in order to protect the transmission if the bus is to be towed: For safety reasons the propeller shaft must always be removed. The propeller shaft securing screws at the axle flange must be removed and those at the transmission flange secured against displacement.

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Front/rear towing hitch:

Note:

To tow the bus, there are some towing jaws in the vehicle tool kit that have to be screwed into locating bore (1) provided behind the front flap or in the rear member.

Caution:

If the bus needs to be charged with compressed air, the supply pressure of the external source of compressed air must be no less than 11 bar. Only then will all pressure circuits be charged.

Caution:

Do not charge in excess of 12.5 bar. Components of the compressed-air system could otherwise be damaged.

Note:

For notes on charging the compressed-air system of a bus to be towed, refer to the “Practical advice” section.

Operation

Towing

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Screw the towing coupling into locating bore (1).

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Towing

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Insert the rigid tow bar into towing coupling (3) and secure with the linchpin. Turn linchpin (1) towards the rear until it engages in lock (2).

Note:

Linchpin (1) must always remain engaged in lock (2) when the bus is being towed.

Removal of the rigid tow bar in re-

verse order

Note:

Pull lock (2) up slightly in order to disengage linchpin (1) towards the front.

Towing with the front axle

Danger.

The ignition starter switch must not be switched to position 2 while the front axle is raised. The wheels on the driven axle may lock. Failure to comply could result in brake intervention by the ABS/ASR system, which could cause the rear axle to skid.

During towing, the following informa-

tion must be observed.

Caution:

There is a risk of damage to the lefthand exterior mirror caused by the towing vehicle as the bus is being towed through tight left-hand bends. There is a risk of damage to the bus caused by the tow bar as the bus is being towed through tight right-hand bends. Observe the information/instructions on the sticker on the tow bar.

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Trailer towing

Danger.

Proceed with utmost care and caution when hitching up the trailer. Make sure that no persons are present between the trailer and vehicle as the vehicle is being reversed into engagement with the trailer. The overrun brake of a trailer can rebound uncontrollably when in overrun mode. To reduce the risk of serious injuries, do not uncouple any trailer that has an overrun brake if the trailer has overrun and the overrun brake is applied. A trailer that has been coupled to the towing vehicle incorrectly could break away. A correctly coupled trailer must stand horizontal behind the vehicle. Use a trailer with a height-adjustable drawbar if necessary. The maximum permissible noseweight and rear axle load of the bus must not be exceeded.

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Note:

If the trailer coupling is a detachable coupling, the operating instructions issued by the trailer coupling manufacturer must be observed.

Note:

It is prohibited to couple a turntable trailer, any trailer equipped with ESP or any trailer having a permissible gross weight of over 3.5 t.

Note:

The maximum permissible noseweight is 250 kg.

Loading a trailer

Observe the following values when loading the trailer:

the permissible gross weight of the trailer

the permissible trailer load of the vehicle and the trailer tow hitch

the permissible noseweight the permissible rear axle load of the

towing vehicle the permissible gross weight of both

the towing vehicle and the trailer

The definitive maximum permissible values are listed in the vehicle documents and on the identification plates of the trailer tow hitch, trailer and vehicle. If there are discrepancies between any of these sources, always consider the lowest value to be valid.

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Driving with a trailer

The following changes in handling characteristics can be observed when driving with a trailer attached:

acceleration and gradient-climbing capability are reduced

braking distance is increased sensitivity to crosswinds is increased directional stability is adversely af-

fected fuel consumption is increased

Avoid driving a vehicle/trailer combination faster than 80 km/h, even in countries where higher speeds are permitted.

Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than you would when driving without a trailer.

Avoid sudden braking where possible. Brake gently at first to allow the trailer to run on and quickly increase your braking force.

If the trailer begins to swing from side to side:

release the accelerator pedal

do not countersteer

brake if necessary

do not attempt to draw the vehicle/

trailer combination out by accelerat-

ing

The gradient-climbing capabilities from a standstill refer to sea level. When driving in mountainous areas, you should bear in mind that the power output of the engine and thus its gradient-climbing capability decrease with increasing altitude.

On long and steep downhill gradients, select a lower gear/shift range in good time. This makes use of the braking effect of the engine, reducing the amount of braking effort required to maintain a safe speed. The load on the brake system is therefore reduced, which helps to prevent the brakes from overheating and wearing too rapidly. If additional braking effort is required, do not depress the

brake pedal with one continuous press, but operate it at intervals.

Danger.

While the vehicle is in motion, never keep the brake pedal continuously depressed, e.g. avoid allowing the brakes to slip as a consequence of you resting your foot on the pedal. This causes the brake system to overheat, increases the braking distance and may result in a complete loss of braking effect.

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Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option)

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Secure the trailer against rolling away.

Reverse the vehicle until the towing ball on the trailer drawbar is positioned precisely above the ball end on the vehicle.

Hitch the trailer as described in the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Ball hitch trailer coupling and openjaw trailer coupling (detachable) (option)

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer coupling manufacturer.

Secure the trailer against rolling away.

The trailer coupling is fitted to the mounting on the end cross member.

To gain access to the mounting, remove the cover from the bumper and stow the cover inside the bus.

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Installation: slide catch (2) backwards and hold in this position. Turn cover (3) through approximately 30° and remove. Fit the trailer coupling in reverse order.

Note:

Removal in reverse order. The trailer coupling must be removed whenever it is not in use.

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Operation

Connecting the power supply

Note:

Before connecting the cable, check that the voltage of the consumers on the trailer is the same as the voltage of the consumers on the towing vehicle.

To gain access to the trailer socket, remove the cover from the bumper and stow the cover inside the bus.

Insert the trailer connector into the socket on the bus.

Note:

Route the cable in such a way that it yields to any movement without tension, kinking or friction, including movements associated with cornering.

Check that the lights on the trailer are clean and working correctly.

Trailer coupling maintenance

Clean the trailer coupling and lubric-

ate it with multipurpose grease.

Check the screws securing the trail-

er coupling to the end cross member

for firm seating. Look for the inspec-

tion paint.

Danger.

If the threadlocking paint is damaged, the trailer coupling must be checked and resecured by a Service Partner. It is prohibited to use the trailer coupling until then.

Refuelling (diesel fuel)

The vehicle has a two-tank system fitted to the front of the front axle. The fuel tanks are interconnected through their bases by a fuel line. The bus can be refuelled from either side. If the fuel tanks on your bus are interconnected, it is necessary to remove the fuel cap from each of the fuel tanks.

The addition of flow improvers is not permitted.

Switch off the engine and auxiliary heating before refuelling. Park the bus on a level surface.

Cleanliness is of utmost importance when refuelling. Do not leave cotton rags or cloths in the vicinity of the open filler neck.

Caution:

Refuel using only commercially available, sulphur-free diesel fuel complying with European standard EN 590 as revised from 2010 onwards (max. 0.001 % sulphur by weight). Fuels containing more than 0.001 % sulphur by weight or other

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types of fuel such as marine diesel fuel, heating oils or fatty acid methyl ester FAME (biodiesel fuel) are not permitted. These types of fuel would cause irreversible damage to the engine and BlueTec®6 exhaust gas aftertreatment system and considerably reduce expected service life.

Danger.

Risk of injury and explosion. Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are therefore prohibited when fuel is being handled.

Danger.

Before refuelling, switch off the auxiliary heating to prevent fuel vapours from igniting on the auxiliary heating exhaust system.

Danger.

Fuel is toxic and harmful to health. For this reason, make sure that the fuel does not come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing, that you do not inhale fuel vapours and that children are kept away from the fuel.

Danger.

If you or others have come into contact with fuel: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse them immediately and copiously with clean water and seek medical attention. Clean affected areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Immediately change out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel. If fuel has been swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Operation

Refuelling (diesel fuel)

Environmental protection

If handled improperly, fuels constitute a hazard to health and the environment. Fuels must not be allowed to enter the sewerage system, surface water, groundwater or soil.

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Operation

BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system

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The BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system essentially comprises a supply tank, a catalytic converter and an AdBlue® metering system. It is monitored and controlled electronically. Pollutants in the exhaust gas are converted into environmentally friendly substances by the addition of AdBlue® and the catalytic converter integrated into the silencer.

The illustration above shows filler opening (1) for the AdBlue® supply tank (next to the diesel tank).

Note:

AdBlue® is consumed at a rate of approximately 3 % of the rate of diesel fuel consumption. It is recommended that the AdBlue® supply tank also be refilled at every regular refuelling stop.

To function correctly, the BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system requires the addition of a reducing agent (AdBlue®). The addition of AdBlue® does not form part of the routine scope of bus maintenance – it is the responsibility of the vehicle operators to ensure that the AdBlue® supply tank is regularly replenished. Filling and operating the bus with AdBlue® is mandatory for compliance with emission regulations and is thus one of the conditions for the road traffic approval of the bus. The road traffic approval of the bus will be invalidated if the bus is operated without AdBlue®. It would then be against the law to operate the bus on public roads. In some countries, operation of the bus without AdBlue® may be considered to be a criminal offence or a violation of administrative

law punishable by fine. Support in the purchase or operation of the bus, i.e. tax relief, road tax, may also be invalidated retrospectively. This may be the case both in the country in which the vehicle is registered and in other countries in which the vehicle is operated.

Danger.

It is essential that work relevant to safety or work on safety-related systems be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Danger.

Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary knowledge and tools.

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Operation

BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system

Note:

AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of approximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped with an AdBlue® preheating system as standard. Winter operation is therefore guaranteed, even at temperatures of below -11 °C.

Environmental protection

AdBlue® is biologically degradable. Unless it is handled properly, however, AdBlue® constitutes an environmental hazard. Do not allow AdBlue® to enter the sewerage system, surface water, groundwater or soil in significant volumes.

Danger. Risk of poisoning and injury.

AdBlue® is not classified as a hazardous substance by German regulations governing hazardous substances. Nevertheless, certain points should be observed when handling AdBlue®.

The AdBlue® line system and the system components connected to it are pres-

surised while the engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding from hot AdBlue® spraying out if the line system is suddenly opened. There is also the risk of skin irritation or damage to the eyes if AdBlue® comes into contact with the skin or eyes.

Wear gloves Wear protective clothing Wear safety goggles Work on the exhaust gas aftertreat-

ment system should not be commenced until approximately 4 minutes have passed as individual lines continue to be flushed even after the engine has been switched off.

Switch the ignition starter switch to the “OFF” position and remove the key before work is carried out on the SCR system.

Allow the AdBlue® line system to cool down

Open line connections and system component covers/caps slowly.

Capture any AdBlue® that escapes in a suitable container and dispose of it in an environmentally responsible manner.

Do not pour AdBlue® into drinks containers.

Wipe up any spilled AdBlue®, especially as there is a risk of slipping.

AdBlue® collected in this way must not be poured back into the AdBlue® supply tank.

Rinse affected areas of skin copiously with clean water.

Quickly change out of clothing that has come into contact with the substance.

In case of contact with the eyes, rinse them immediately and copiously with clean water and seek medical attention if necessary.

If AdBlue® enters the mouth or is swallowed, rinse the mouth out with clean water and then drink plenty of water.

Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

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Operation

AdBlue® service product

AdBlue® is a non-flammable, colourless, odourless water-soluble liquid.

Caution:

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

Caution:

If, during a top-up, AdBlue® comes into contact with painted or aluminium surfaces, rinse down these surfaces with water immediately.

Note:

Avoid inhaling ammonia vapours. Fill the AdBlue® reservoir only in well-ventilated areas.

Note:

AdBlue® should not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep AdBlue® out of the reach of children.

Note:

If you do come into contact with AdBlue®, observe the following: Wash AdBlue® off skin immediately with soap and water. If AdBlue® gets into the eyes, rinse them immediately and copiously with clean water. Seek medical attention without undue delay. If you have swallowed AdBlue®, immediately rinse your mouth out with water and then drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention without undue delay. Change out of clothing contaminated with AdBlue® immediately.

Properties of AdBlue® at high temperatures

Note:

Ammonia vapours may be released as a product of the decomposition of AdBlue® if the content of the AdBlue® tank heats up to over 50 °C for a lengthy period (e.g. as a consequence of direct sunlight).

Note:

Ammonia vapours have an acrid odour. For this reason, you should avoid inhaling any ammonia vapours that may escape when you remove the AdBlue® filler cap. Ammonia vapours are an irritant mainly to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

Properties of AdBlue® at low temperatures

Note:

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Operation

Filling with AdBlue®

AdBlue® additives

Caution:

Do not add any additives to AdBlue®. Do not dilute AdBlue® with tap water. Doing so could destroy the exhaust gas cleaning system. Damage to the exhaust gas cleaning system caused by additives/tap water will invalidate the warranty.

Storage

Caution:

For the storage of AdBlue®, use only containers made from polypropylene, polyethylene or high-alloy CrNi steels or MoCrNi steels complying with DIN EN100881/2/3. Containers made of aluminium, copper, cupriferous alloys and non-alloyed or galvanised steels are not suitable for the storage of AdBlue®. If stored in such containers, AdBlue® could dissolve out constituents of these metals and destroy the exhaust gas cleaning system. The vehicle warranty will be invalidated if damage to the exhaust gas cleaning system is found to have been caused

by constituents dissolved out of non-approved storage containers.

Disposal of AdBlue®

Note:

Observe country-specific legislation and requirements governing the disposal of AdBlue®.

AdBlue® purity

Note:

It is prohibited to return to the tank any AdBlue® that has been pumped out, e.g. during a repair, because the purity of the liquid would no longer be guaranteed.

Filling with AdBlue®

Note:

An accidental filling of the AdBlue® supply tank with diesel fuel and vice versa is prevented by various technical precautionary measures.

Note:

It is recommended that the AdBlue® supply tank also be refilled at every regular refuelling stop.

Caution:

Use only AdBlue® complying with DIN 70 070/ISO 22241. Special additives are not permitted.

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Operation

Filling with AdBlue®

Caution:

If, during a top-up, AdBlue® comes into contact with painted or aluminium surfaces, rinse down these surfaces with water immediately.

Note:

AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of approximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped with an AdBlue® preheating system as standard. Winter operation is thus ensured, even at temperatures below

-11 °C.

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Read AdBlue® fill level (5).

If the fill level in the AdBlue® sup-

ply tank falls to approximately 10 %,

a yellow alert (1) appears on the dis-

play screen. The yellow alert displays

the icon and the message “AdBlue®

Reserve”. The driver can acknow-

ledge yellow alert (1) at any time

using the OK button on the steering

wheel. AdBlue® indicator (6) turns

yellow and remains lit to remind the

driver that an AdBlue® top-up is due.

Yellow warning lamp (4) does not go

out until the vehicle has been refilled

with AdBlue®.

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If the AdBlue® supply tank runs empty, this yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen first. The yellow alert displays the icon and the message “Motor gestört” (Engine malfunction). In this event, it is necessary to top up the AdBlue® level immediately.

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Note:

The driver must have actively acknowledged the “AdBlue® Reserve” yellow alert at some time previously.

using OK button (2) on the steering wheel.

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Add AdBlue® to the supply tank.

Operation

Filling with AdBlue®

Note:

An accidental filling of the AdBlue® supply tank with diesel fuel and vice versa is prevented by various technical precautionary measures.

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If the AdBlue® supply tank remains unreplenished, an engine power reduction is initiated and this yellow alert (1) appears. Yellow alert (1) displays an icon and the message “Motorleistung reduziert” (Engine power reduced). The driver can acknowledge the yellow alert at any time

Note:

The AdBlue® supply tank is located directly next to the diesel tank on the righthand side to the front of the front axle.

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Operation

Diesel particulate filter

Under normal circumstances, automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter is sufficient to avoid heavy soot loading of the filter. However, if the bus is predominantly driven short distances or with the engine under low load, it might not be possible for automatic regeneration to finish successfully.

A yellow "particle filter" indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will then warn that the diesel particulate filter is nearing a high load state and indicate that action may need to be taken.

The on-board computer gives prompt warnings of emission-relevant malfunctions or user errors and displays their respective priority by means of a grey, yellow or red event window along with the associated plain text message.

If these event windows and their instructions are disregarded, there is a risk of engine power output being reduced and a need to exchange the diesel particulate filter prematurely.

Note:

As long as no flashing yellow or constant red malfunction alert appears, it can also be sufficient to alter the load profile (e.g. take the bus for a drive on the motorway) in order to ensure that automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter finishes successfully.

Note:

In the event of a malfunction in the BlueTec® exhaust gas aftertreatment system, have the system checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.

Danger.

Exhaust fumes are produced during the manual regeneration process (parked regeneration). If you were to inhale these exhaust fumes, you could suffer harmful effects such as poisoning. For this reason, the bus should always be parked outdoors. If, however, the bus is parked in an enclosed room, adequate ventilation must be ensured.

Danger.

Very hot exhaust fumes are expelled from the exhaust tail pipe during the manual regeneration process (parked regeneration). Keep well clear of the exhaust tail pipe. Otherwise, you could be burned by the fumes. The use of an extraction system should be avoided because this will generally not have been designed to withstand the exhaust temperature levels that arise.

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Operation

Diesel particulate filter

Danger.

Make sure that no highly flammable materials, e.g. dry grass or fuels, come into contact with the exhaust system during the manual regeneration process (parked regeneration). Do not leave the 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 and set the bus on fire.

Danger.

The exhaust tail pipe has been designed in such a way that the exhaust gas temperature falls relatively quickly with increasing distance. For this reason, no other exhaust tail pipe may be fitted.

If the diesel particulate filter load state becomes critical, a yellow indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. The on-board computer displays a yellow event window prompting you to start manual regeneration (parked regeneration). The manual regeneration process

lasts approximately 30 to no more than 60 minutes.

Note:

The time needed for manual regeneration is dependent on the temperature of the exhaust system.

Note:

If the yellow event window and its message are disregarded, there is a risk of engine power output being reduced and a need to exchange the diesel particulate filter prematurely.

Danger.

Exposure to diesel soot and soot particles through contact or inhalation is harmful to health and can lead to death. If you need to exchange a diesel particulate filter yourself due to technical problems, be sure to observe the information and instructions in the workshop information and all applicable occupational safety and accident-prevention regulations. Wear

gloves and a dust mask. Seal and pack a particle-laden diesel particulate filter in the original packaging immediately after removal. A particle-laden diesel particulate filter must be labelled and must not under any circumstances be left uncovered indoors.

For instructions on how to initiate diesel particulate filter regeneration manually (parked regeneration), refer to the “Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually” section.

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Operation

Diesel particulate filter regeneration

Functions:

Automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter

Inhibiting automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter

Catalytic converter protection function

Automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter

Whenever the green “Particulate filter” indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up, this means that the diesel particulate filter is undergoing automatic regeneration.

Note:

Automatic regeneration does not start unless all necessary operating conditions have been fulfilled, e.g. engine oil or exhaust gas temperatures sufficiently high and engine running.

Note:

If regeneration is in progress and one of the operating conditions is subsequently no longer fulfilled, the green indicator lamp goes out prematurely and regeneration is aborted.

Note:

It restarts automatically when all necessary operating conditions are fulfilled again. For this reason, avoid interrupting a journey while the green “Particulate filter” indicator lamp is lit.

Note:

If the elevated exhaust gas temperatures associated with regeneration may present a danger, e.g. where the heat produced may jeopardise safety, it is possible to inhibit the automatic regeneration process.

Inhibiting automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter

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If the elevated exhaust gas temperatures associated with regeneration may present a danger, e.g. where the heat produced may jeopardise safety, it is possible to inhibit the regeneration process. Neither automatic nor manual regeneration can then be initiated and regeneration is stopped if it is already in progress.

Press the lower section of pushbutton (1).

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Note:

The LED in the “Inhibit regeneration” pushbutton comes on and no regeneration can be started.

Caution:

Leave the regeneration inhibitor activated only for as long as the danger exists. Whenever you activate the regeneration inhibitor, regeneration will continue to be inhibited even after the next engine start.

Note:

There would otherwise be a risk of rapid loading of the diesel particulate filter. In this event, the on-board computer reminds you with a grey “Regeneration inhibited” event window that the regeneration inhibitor is still active.

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To deactivate, press the lower section of inhibit pushbutton (1) again.

Note:

The LED in the pushbutton goes out.

Catalytic converter protection function

In very rare cases (e.g. frequent low load operation with relatively low exhaust temperatures), unburnt fuel could collect in the exhaust system. The exhaust system could suffer damage as a result.

Operation

Diesel particulate filter regeneration

To prevent this, the engine speed is automatically increased for approximately 20 to 30 minutes by the exhaust gas aftertreatment control module under specific circumstances. This raises the exhaust temperature and burns off the fuel.

Note:

This function can only be started with the vehicle parked (parking brake engaged) and the engine idling.

Note:

A corresponding message appears on the display screen to indicate that the catalytic converter protection function is active.

Note:

It is possible to interrupt this function by switching off the engine, engaging a gear or releasing the parking brake.

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Operation

Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually (parked regeneration)

Pull over safely with regard for other traffic and leave the engine running. Be sure to park well clear of other vehicles, objects and all flammable materials.

Danger.

Caution:

Only carry out manual regeneration outdoors or in well-ventilated rooms. The use of an extraction system should be avoided because this will generally not have been designed to withstand the exhaust temperature levels that arise.

Caution:

Note:

If the diesel particulate filter load state becomes critical, a yellow "particle filter" indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. The on-board computer then displays a yellow event window prompting you to start manual regeneration. The manual regeneration process lasts approximately 30 to no more than 60 minutes.

Apply the parking brake.

Shift the transmission to neutral N.

Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

If active, deactivate the regeneration

inhibitor.

Note:

refer to “Inhibiting automatic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter”.

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Operation

Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually (parked regeneration)

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Press and hold the upper section of “Manual regeneration” pushbutton (1) for approximately 3 seconds.

Note:

Manual regeneration cannot be started unless the engine oil and exhaust gas temperatures are sufficiently high, the AdBlue® is not frozen and the system is functioning normally.

The green “Particulate filter” indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and engine speed is increased.

When regeneration has been finished, the green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out and engine speed drops to idling speed.

Note:

Regeneration will be aborted automatically if you deselect transmission neutral position, release the parking brake or activate the regeneration blocking function by pressing the lower section of the “Regeneration blocking” pushbutton.

Note:

Engine speed drops to idling speed if the process is aborted.

Note:

Regeneration cannot be started unless all necessary operating conditions have been fulfilled, e.g. engine oil or exhaust gas temperatures sufficiently high. If the on-board computer prompts manual regeneration at low outside temperatures, start the regeneration process before the

vehicle is parked. If you were to park the vehicle without initiating regeneration, you would not be able to start the regeneration process manually until after a subsequent engine warm-up phase. If you were to park the vehicle without initiating regeneration and the AdBlue® were frozen, you would not be able to start the regeneration process manually until after a thawing period of up to 60 minutes.

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Operation

Function description: accident data recorder (ADR) (option)

The accident data recorder (ADR) is a system for detecting and recording accidents and driving events, e.g. pulling away against a kerb or sudden braking.

The ADR is activated automatically when the ignition is switched on.

Note:

The ADR remains active for 3 days after the ignition has been switched off and continues to register all vehicle movements (e.g. parking collisions).

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As soon as the ignition is switched on, the ADR carries out a self-test and provides audible notification of the current operating status or the presence of a hardware fault.

Note:

A brief, one-off audible signal (buzzer in the control panel) (4) indicates that the ADR is ready for operation.

Note:

Indicator lamp (2) lighting up and a brief, one-off buzzing sound means that at least one event is stored.

Note:

A sequence of four long buzzes indicates that the ADR has detected a parking collision. Check your vehicle for damage.

Note:

Eight short buzzes mean that the memory of the ADR is almost full to capacity. Export the events and have the memory cleared.

Note:

Ten short buzzes mean that the ADR has malfunctioned. Similarly, a malfunction is present if no signal sounds.

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Operation

Brake system safety precautions

Following any critical traffic or accident situation, it is possible to record an entry manually.

Note:

When pushbutton (1) is pressed following an accident, the event (approximately 43 seconds before, during and after the accident) is stored and remains write-protected for an extended period.

Brake system safety precautions

Caution:

The braking characteristics of the bus may change if a yellow warning level malfunction in the brake system appears on the instrument cluster display screen. Adopt 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 malfunction in the brake system is displayed. Pedal travel may increase under braking. ABS has been disabled. Stop the bus immediately and disable it (traffic conditions permitting). Have the malfunction rectified by an OMNIplus Service Partner immediately.

Emergency braking

In the event of danger, depress the brake pedal fully.

Note:

If you brake heavily at a speed of over 30 mph (50 km/h) and Brake Assist is active, the brake lamps will flash rapidly. This provides a warning to road users behind the vehicle.

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Operation

Braking and stopping

When the bus is driven over long downhill stretches, you should make use of the braking effect of the engine by shifting into a lower gear. Use the continuous brakes (retarder, engine brake) to relieve the load on the service brake.

Note:

Except for emergencies, the service brake does not usually need to be applied sharply.

Note:

Always apply the parking brake before you disembark. On uphill and downhill gradients, you must also chock the wheels and turn the steering towards the kerb.

Brakes with anti-locking protection

In a hazardous situation, the brake pedal should be depressed fully. This ensures that all wheels are braked with ABS assistance and optimum deceleration is achieved.

Note:

The retarder is deactivated automatically for the duration of an ABS control intervention.

Danger.

The anti-locking protection of ABS does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account. While the directional stability and steerability of the bus are improved under braking, ABS is not able to avert the consequences of driving at an unsafe distance from the vehicle in front or driving too fast through corners.

Danger.

If the bus is towing a trailer that does not have ABS, this trailer could be overbraked if the brakes were applied with maximum force. In this case, the driver must keep an eye on the trailer in the rearview mirror. The bus equipped with ABS remains steerable, thereby enabling the driver to keep the entire vehicle combination stable.

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Applying the parking brake

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Pull hand lever (1) out of released position (a) and into engagement in applied position (b).

Danger.

Do not apply the parking brake unless the bus is stationary. Always apply the parking brake before you leave the driver's area. On steep uphill and downhill gradients, you should also chock the wheels and turn the steering towards the kerb.

Danger.

With the parking brake applied, ABS can no longer perform its intended function risk of skidding.

Note:

If the ignition is switched off without the parking brake engaged, a warning tone will sound and a red alert will be displayed with the message: “Feststellbremse einlegen” (Apply parking brake).

Danger.

Check the hand lever for full engagement. To do so, attempt to press the hand lever in the “release” direction (a) without pulling release ring (1.1) out of the detent position. The lever must not move.

Operation

Applying the parking brake

The parking brake indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel and this operating symbol appears on the screen at the same time.

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Operation

Releasing the parking brake

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Note:

If the ignition is switched off without the parking brake engaged, a warning tone will sound and a red alert (1) will be displayed with the message: “Feststellbremse einlegen” (Apply parking brake).

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Pull release ring (1.1) out of the detent position (b) and move hand lever (1) as far as the stop towards the released position (a).

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Indicator lamp (1) must go out.

Note:

To guarantee a faultless release of the parking brake, there must be sufficient supply pressure available. If parking brake indicator lamp (1) does not go out even if there is sufficient supply pressure available, there is a defect in the brake spring cylinder circuit or the emergency release circuit. Have the brake system checked by an OMNIplus Service Partner immediately.

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits

Danger.

A failure in brake circuits 1 and 2 will jeopardise the operating safety and roadworthiness of the bus. Stop the vehicle immediately (traffic conditions permitting). Have the brake system checked by an OMNIplus Service Partner immediately.

Note:

In the event of a failure in brake circuits 1 and 2, it is possible to initiate emergency braking using the parking brake lever.

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits

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Pull release ring (1.1). Pull lever (1) slowly towards applied position (b) and hold it in the desired position to prevent it from automatically returning to released position (a).

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.

Operation

Note:

Parking brake lever (1) can be moved rearwards to any position to enable the driver to prevent the rear wheels from locking and to moderate the braking effect.

Danger.

Risk of accident. Applying the parking brake deactivates the anti-lock braking system (ABS). You should exercise even more caution when driving on slippery roads because there would be a risk of rear wheels locking.

The bus is braked at the rear wheels only.

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Operation

EBS brake system

The electronic brake system (EBS) controls the vehicle's braking behaviour. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and acceleration skid control (ASR) functions are part of the electronic brake system (EBS).

EBS helps to achieve a more rapid braking effect at the wheels. ABS prevents the wheels from locking above a speed equivalent to walking pace, regardless of the road conditions.

EBS comprises two circuits: a purely pneumatic brake circuit and a superimposed electropneumatic brake circuit.

Each wheel is equipped with sensors that continuously record the rate of brake pad wear. An overly worn brake pad is indicated by a yellow alert and the “Brake pads” symbol on the display screen.

Under partial braking, the braking pressures are adapted between the front axle and rear axle as a function of the brake pad thickness to ensure even wear of the brake pads.

Acceleration skid control (ASR)

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Acceleration skid control prevents the drive wheels from spinning when pulling away or accelerating, regardless of road surface conditions.

Danger.

Acceleration skid control does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account. The bus may skid out of control if ASR has been switched off and the drive wheels start to spin.

Note:

Indicator lamp (1) flashes while acceleration skid control (ASR) is intervening.

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Operation

Brake Assist

Note:

It is recommended that acceleration skid control (ASR) be deactivated using “ASR/ESP OFF” pushbutton (1) if traction problems are experienced when driving with snow chains fitted or over loose surfaces (e.g. sand or gravel) (refer to “Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in this section).

Brake Assist

Brake Assist interprets a dangerous situation from the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed and immediately generates maximum braking force. Brake Assist acts to minimise braking distances.

Adaptive brake lamps

If you brake heavily at a speed of over 50 km/h and Brake Assist is active, the brake lamps will flash rapidly. This provides a warning to road users behind the vehicle.

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (system description)

Dynamic handling control (FDR) acts to prevent the bus from skidding or tilting (subject to the laws of physics), regardless of vehicle load and road surface conditions, and particularly in critical driving situations (e.g. sudden evasive manoeuvre or high cornering speed). This is achieved by selective braking of individual wheels or, where necessary, all wheels. Combined with acceleration skid control (ASR), this system is called the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). ESP remains operational even when the service brake is applied or a continuous brake is active.

Danger.

RISK OF ACCIDENT. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account. The ability of ESP to restabilise the bus is subject to the laws of physics. The bus may skid

out of control if the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been deactivated and the drive wheels start to spin.

Note:

In wintry conditions, optimum performance of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot be achieved unless winter tyres (M+S) are fitted.

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Note:

It is recommended that the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) be deactivated using “ASR/ESP OFF” pushbutton (1) if traction problems are experienced when driving with snow chains fitted or over loose surfaces (e.g. sand or gravel).

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Operation

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description)

Functions:

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) function description

Handling in the event of understeering

Handling in the event of oversteering

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) function description

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is an extension of the Electronic Brake System (EBS), which already features

the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and acceleration skid control (ASR). If ESP detects a critical driving situation, automatic control interventions stabilise the bus by:

– reducing engine power output – selectively braking individual wheels – applying the brakes at all wheels

Note:

Indicator lamp (1) flashes while the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is intervening.

Note:

Dynamic handling control (FDR) is active only at speeds of over 10 km/h. Dynamic handling control (FDR) is deactivated whenever reverse gear is selected.

Note:

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is deactivated automatically in the event of an ESP malfunction or a technically related malfunction in the Electronic Brake System. In this case, indicator lamp (1) lights up permanently.

Note:

Indicator lamp (2) lights up permanently if the ESP function has been deactivated by means of the “ESP OFF” pushbutton on the instrument panel (refer to “Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/ Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in this section).

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Operation

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description)

Handling in the event of understeering

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The front axle of the bus deviates from steered course (1) towards the offside of the road (2). Selective braking of the rear wheel on the nearside (3) restabilises the bus.

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The bus breaks out at the rear axle. The bus deviates from steered course (4) and turns towards the near side of the road (5). Selective braking of the front wheel on the offside (6) restabilises the bus.

Note:

The illustration shows a 2-axle bus as an example. In the case of 3-axle buses equipped with RAS, the 3rd axle is regulated separately as necessary.

Handling in the event of oversteering

Note:

The illustration shows a 2-axle bus as an example. In the case of 3-axle buses equipped with RAS, the 3rd axle is regulated separately as necessary.

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Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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Press “ASR/ESP OFF” pushbutton (1).

Note:

Pressing “ASR/ESP OFF” pushbutton (1) again or switching the ignition starter switch to OFF and back to ON reactivates acceleration skid control (ASR) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Operation

Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Danger.

RISK OF ACCIDENT. The bus may skid out of control if acceleration skid control (ASR) has been switched off and the drive wheels start to spin.

Note:

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“ASR OFF” indicator lamp (1) lights up permanently.

Note:

The control functions of acceleration skid control (ASR) are deactivated.

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Operation

Operating 230/400 V systems (option)

Special safety precautions must be taken when operating 230/400 V systems; these will be described below:

Note:

Check any extension lead used for damage before plugging it in.

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“ESP OFF” indicator lamp (2) also lights up.

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Danger.

Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by personnel who have undergone the appropriate special training.

The system manufacturer's safety and operating information must be observed without fail.

Danger.

Residual current devices fitted in the bus must be function-tested at regular intervals.

The following safety precautions are an absolute requirement if the 230/400 V system is to be supplied by an outside feed:

Note:

The networks to which the 230/400 V system is connected must have protection in the form of a residual current device. Otherwise, plug in an external RCD as an adapter.

Note:

Check the correct operation of this RCD by pressing the test button. Only then should you connect the 230/400 V system of the bus to the mains supply.

Fitting the skibox (option)

Danger.

The skibox may only be transported, stored and assembled by using the subassemblies and fastening elements that are designed for that purpose.

Danger.

The installation of a skibox changes the bus length and any installed reversing monitor (park pilot) no longer functions.

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The skibox is fitted to the bus by pinning the four swivel bearings on the left and right-hand side of the outer frame to the bearing pedestals on the bus using pins secured with split pins (1).

Note:

A fork lift truck should be used to raise the box to the correct height to ease assembly onto the bus.

Operation

Fitting the skibox (option)

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Only ever stake the lower locating eyes with one pin at a time - never two at once.

Danger.

Risk of injury. Make sure that the rear gas strut (1) prestresses the bar.

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Swivelling the skibox (option)

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The skibox can only be fitted to buses upon which the correct brackets are installed.

Note:

The electrical connection must be established between the bus and skibox once the skibox has been mounted.

Danger.

Before the bus is driven, it is necessary to check that all pins (1) are firmly seated and correctly secured by split pin (2).

Danger.

All lighting equipment must be checked for correct operation before the bus is driven. In addition, it is necessary to check that the rear foglamp only works on the skibox and no longer on the bus.

Danger.

The skibox cover must be closed and locked when the bus is being driven.

Swivelling the skibox (option)

Caution:

Before the box is swivelled it must firstly be unloaded (follow instructions on the sticker on the skibox frame).

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Pull both locating pins (1) on the lefthand side when viewed in the direction of travel (after removing securing split pin (2)) and swivel the box to the right side until the gas strut has reached its end position and the catch for preventing the box from swivelling back unintentionally has snapped in place.

Additional operating instructions for the skibox (option)

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This catch (2) (orange-yellow push handle on the gas strut (1)) must firstly be raised to allow the box to swivel back.

Reinsert the locating pins and secure with securing split pins.

Operation

Additional operating instructions for the skibox (option)

Danger.

The permissible gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded. (Observe the instructions on the sticker inside the skibox.)

Danger.

After the skibox has been loaded, the belts over the support arms must be lashed firmly over the retaining frames in order to secure the load.

Caution:

The use of corrosive soaps for skibox cleaning and care is not permitted (observe the manufacturer's instructions). If an unacceptable amount of dirt has accumulated on the skibox, you should clean it using water and a car shampoo. The use of a high-pressure cleaner is permitted provided you operate it and treat the skibox with care.

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Note on maintenance work

To adjust the height of the support arms, remove the fasteners first.

Danger.

Whenever the height has been adjusted, the respective fastener must be refitted to the support arm and clipped into the wall rail.

Pull the folding step for loading and unloading out of the retaining tubes, hook it in using the hooks and fold it out.

If there are defective bulbs in the lamp holders, they must be replaced by pulling out the connector sockets and unscrewing the bayonet fitting.

Note on maintenance work

Note:

All maintenance work is described in a separate manual. For further information, please consult your EvoBus Service Partner.

Care and cleaning

Note:

Observe the laws and regulations in all countries concerned.

Danger.

Risk of injury. Whenever work is carried out on the bus, all applicable safety regulations must be observed (e.g. operating instructions, environmental laws and regulations, occupational safety and accident prevention regulations, etc.).

Danger.

Risk of poisoning. Observe the instructions for use of the care and cleaning products.

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Danger.

Risk of poisoning. Always keep care and cleaning products sealed and out of the reach of children.

apparent until much later and could cause the tyre or suspension air bag to burst. You could then lose control of your bus and cause an accident, which could result in injury to yourself and others.

Operation

Care and cleaning

Caution:

For cleaning work in the engine compartment, the use of cleaning agents containing acetone or chloroethylene is prohibited.

Danger.

Risk of poisoning. Diesel, regular and premium-grade fuels are harmful to health. They should not be used as a cleaning product.

Danger.

Risk of fire. Diesel, regular and premiumgrade fuels are highly flammable. They should not be used as a cleaning product.

Danger.

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

Caution:

Do not work with high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners in the region of axle seals (e.g. hubs, drive flange) and axle breathers. In automatic vehicle washes, make sure that these areas will not be severely subjected to jets of water.

Caution:

We recommend that only tested and approved care products should be used. Information about acceptable care products can be obtained from your OMNIplus Service Partner.

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Caution:

If you are using a steam cleaner to perform cleaning work in the engine compartment, do not aim the jet directly at belt tensioners or idler pulleys.

Caution:

Stone chips and impurities, especially insect remains, bird droppings, tree resins, oils and greases, fuels and tar stains, should be remedied immediately with the use of approved care products.

Operation

Cleaning the headlamp plastic cover lenses

Cleaning the headlamp plastic cover

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 environmentally responsible manner.

lenses

The headlamp cover lenses are made from a plastic material (polycarbonate) and painted with a clear coat.

Wipe with a damp sponge to clean the plastic cover. Do not use an abrasive product or a dry cloth, as this would scratch the surface.

Do not apply solvents or cleaning agents containing solvents, as the finish is not completely resistant to solvents.

Note:

Caution:

Failure to observe these measures can lead to damage to the headlamp surface such as a milky coating, matt areas and stress cracking.

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Care/cleaning of light-alloy wheels

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety precautions in this section.

Caution:

Clean light-alloy wheels regularly.

Clean the light-alloy wheels regularly with warm water (preferably with a high-pressure cleaner) and a soft sponge.

Danger.

Do not use round-spray jets for cleaning tyres. The pulsating jet of water could cause concealed damage to the tyre substructure. Damage to the tyre substructure would not become apparent until much later and could cause the tyre to burst. You could then lose control of your bus and cause an accident, which could result in injury to yourself and others.

For heavy soiling, use a cleaner for light-alloy wheels.

Note:

Alcoa Dura-Bright® wheels need only soap and water to retain their sheen. These wheels should not be polished using a standard polish such as ALpolish.

Note:

Further information: Alcoa Wheel Products Europe, www.alcoawheels.com.

Caution:

We recommend that only tested and approved care products should be used. Information about acceptable care products can be obtained from your OMNIplus Service Partner.

Caution:

Do not use acidic or alkaline cleaners. They can cause corrosion to the wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the retaining springs of the balance weights.

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Operation

Care and cleaning of covers, upholstery and ceiling

Special notes on care and cleaning of covers and upholstery

Note:

Observe the information about your upholstered furnishings and covers contained in the detailed description of the bus.

Caution:

Do not use cleaning products containing solvents (e.g. petroleum ether, acetone, alcohol, etc.). This would damage covers and equipment parts made of plastic or foam beyond repair.

Caution:

To avoid a bleaching out of colours, use only pH-neutral care and cleaning agents.

Note:

These notes on care also apply to cleaning of the ceiling.

Care/cleaning of fabric covers

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety precautions in this section.

Note:

Regular care and basic cleaning help to maintain the value and high-quality appearance of fabric covers. For this reason, carry out basic cleaning regularly. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly if necessary, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Basic cleaning - weekly

Vacuum the covers thoroughly along the nap of the fabric.

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Care/cleaning of fabric covers

Caution:

Do not use rubber vacuum nozzles or rubber attachments. These could pull threads out of the upholstered covers.

Using a soft brush, brush the fabric along the nap.

Basic cleaning - every six months

First carry out the weekly basic cleaning.

Work up a foam from a mild, lukewarm soap solution (e.g. from a mild-action detergent).

Apply the foam evenly over all the covers using a soft, slightly damp sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned covers are completely dry.

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are sat on again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Brush along the nap of the fabric using a soft brush, without applying pressure.

Removing stains

Caution:

Remove dirt as soon as possible to prevent permanent stains or damage to the covers.

Remove as much dirt as possible using a lint-free cloth.

Using a soft sponge, work a mild, lukewarm soap solution into the dirt in circular movements from the outside in. Apply light pressure when doing this.

Note:

Always clean up the dirt from the outside in to prevent it from being dispersed in the fabric.

Mop up the soap solution using a clean, soft sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned areas are completely dry.

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are sat on again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Finally, brush the cover and the cleaned areas using a soft brush along the nap of the fabric.

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Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Caution:

If in any doubt, use a professional textile cleaning company.

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety precautions in this section.

Note:

Regular care and basic cleaning help to maintain the value and high-quality appearance of micro-fibre and wool covers. For this reason, carry out basic cleaning regularly. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly if necessary, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Basic cleaning - weekly

Vacuum the covers along the nap of the fabric, without applying pressure.

Caution:

Do not use rubber vacuum nozzles or rubber attachments. These could pull threads out of the upholstered covers.

Using a soft brush, gently brush the upholstery down along the nap of the fabric.

Basic cleaning - every six months

First carry out the weekly basic cleaning.

Work up a foam from a mild, lukewarm soap solution (e.g. from a mild-action detergent).

Apply the foam evenly over all the covers using a soft, slightly damp sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned covers are completely dry.

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Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are sat on again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Using a soft sponge, work a mild, lukewarm soap solution into the dirt in circular movements from the outside in. Apply light pressure when doing this.

Operation

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are sat on again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Brush along the nap of the fabric using a soft brush, without applying pressure.

Removing stains

Caution:

Remove dirt as soon as possible to prevent permanent stains or damage to the covers.

Caution:

Do not use cleaning products containing solvents (e.g. petroleum ether, acetone, alcohol, etc.). This would damage the micro-fibre covers and equipment parts made of plastic or foam beyond repair.

Remove as much dirt as possible using a lint-free cloth.

Note:

Always clean up the dirt from the outside in to prevent it from being dispersed in the fabric.

Caution:

Do not use cleaning products containing solvents (e.g. petroleum ether, acetone, alcohol, etc.). This would damage the micro-fibre covers and equipment parts made of plastic or foam beyond repair.

Mop up the soap solution using a clean, soft sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned areas are completely dry.

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Finally, brush the cover and the cleaned areas using a soft brush along the nap of the fabric.

Caution:

If in any doubt, use a professional textile cleaning company.

Operation

Care/cleaning of leather covers

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety precautions in this section.

Caution:

To avoid leaving chalky outlines or water marks, use only distilled water for cleaning.

Caution:

Minimise exposure to direct sunlight to avoid colour fading.

Note:

Regular care and basic cleaning help to maintain the value and high-quality appearance of leather covers, as well as the long-term durability and suppleness of the leather. For this reason, carry out basic cleaning at least four times a year. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly if necessary, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Basic cleaning - every quarter

Remove coarse dirt with a very soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Caution:

Do not use a sharp-edged vacuuming nozzle or too hard a brush, otherwise you could damage the leather beyond repair.

Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with distilled water.

Wipe leather upholstery down with a damp cloth.

Caution:

Do not use a cloth or sponge with a rough surface as this could scratch the leather upholstery or damage it beyond repair.

Caution:

To prevent the formation of permanent pressure marks, leather upholstery has to be dried off fully before subsequent use.

Removing stains

Caution:

Remove dirt as soon as possible to prevent permanent stains or damage to the covers.

Remove as much dirt as possible using a soft, lint-free cloth.

Gently work a mild, lukewarm soap solution into the dirty area.

Then wipe the dirt up using a clean cloth.

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Remove the soap solution used using clean, distilled water.

Note:

All dirt and soap residues must be completely removed. If in doubt, rinse again.

Note:

To avoid the formation of outlines, not only should the mark be treated but also the wider area around it.

Then dry the cleaned areas using a hairdryer set to medium heat, keeping it moving in a circular motion at a distance of 30 cm to 40 cm.

Caution:

The leather covers must be completely dry before they are sat on again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Operation

Care/cleaning of leather covers

Caution:

If in any doubt, use a professional leather cleaning company.

Leather care products

Note:

Information about suitable leather care products can be obtained from your OMNIplus Service Partner or from a professional leather cleaning company.

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Table of contents

Driver's area overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Switches on the right section of the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Switches below the driver's window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

DTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tachograph (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Door pushbuttons in the driver's area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Tools and emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Location of the fire extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Location of the first-aid kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tow bar location (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Location of spare mirror (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Reversing aid display in the exterior mirror (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Emergency hammer (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Driver's rest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Seat belt reminder display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Exterior flaps on the TRAVEGO M / L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Layout and function description: fire extinguishing system (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Operating and malfunction displays: fire extinguishing system (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Driver's area overview

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Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

No. Description Page

Switches on the

77 left section of the instrument panel

2 Instrument cluster 86 3

Switches on the

82 right section of the instrument panel

Navigation system display screen

Tachograph

Control panel for audio/video system in driver’s area and passenger compartment

Heating/ventilation/air-conditioning (HVAC) control panel

No. Description Page

Steering column switch for trans-

114

mission shift system and continuous brake (engine brake and retarder)

Steering column switch for light

112

and wiper functions

Right-hand steering wheel buttons

Left-hand steering wheel buttons

Parking brake and emergency release

159

device

Switches below

84 the driver's window

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

Note:

The overview shows the maximum utilisation of the instrument panel with switches in their designated position. To accommodate the customisation requirements of the customer, the switches may have been assigned to different positions on the instrument panel.

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Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

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Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

No. Description Page

Windscreen roller sunblind pushbutton

Co-driver's roller sunblind pushbutton

Pushbutton for windscreen heating (option)/ driver's window heating+mirror heating

Pushbutton for upper wiper (option)/headlamp cleaning system

Inverter (option)

Kitchenette/attendant call enabling pushbutton (option)

171

172

No. Description Page

Lavatory/multichannel audio system enabling switch (option)

Video system/ reversing camera washer system switch (option)

Active Brake Assist OFF pushbutton (option)

Lane assistant warning system pushbutton (option)

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

173

174

No. Description Page

13 Axle load trans-

17 18

Switch for deactivating pedal-activated continuous braking

fer switch (3-axle buses only)

“School bus operation” pushbutton (option)

Reverse warning signal (option)/air horn ON

Emergency switch for alcohol interlock

Socket Central locking

pushbutton for the left-side luggage compartment

174

175

176

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Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

No. Description Page

25 Bus stop brake

Central locking pushbutton for the right-side luggage compartment

Front roof hatch pushbutton - air in/air out

Rear roof hatch pushbutton - air in/air out

Driver's power window pushbutton

Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration

Driver's seat microphone switch (option)

emergency release switch (option)

176

177

178

179

No. Description Page

Rotary light switch

Mirror adjuster

Ignition starter switch

109

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Switches on the right section of the instrument panel

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No. Description Page

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Switches on the right section of the instrument panel

29 Door I pushbutton

30 Door II pushbutton

31 Emergency valve

reset pushbutton

(option) 32

35 Normal level/

Not assigned

Hazard warning

lamps pushbutton

Not assigned

kneeling push-

button

Pushbutton for

raising/lowering

the bus

Hillholder and bus

stop brake

179

180

181

TRAVEGO / TRAVEGO M / TRAVEGO L (Euro VI)/07.2014 GB

At a glance

Switches below the driver's window

TRAVEGO / TRAVEGO M / TRAVEGO L (Euro VI)/07.2014 GB

At a glance

Switches below the driver's window

No. Description Page

44 Passenger-com-

Not assigned

Auxiliary batter-

ies pushbutton

(option)

Steering column

adjustment switch

Driver's area light-

ing switch

Reading lamps

switch

partment lighting

switch positions

I+II

Night lighting

switch

Socket

182

183

184

185

No. Description Page

47 ADR pushbutton

(option)

185

TRAVEGO / TRAVEGO M / TRAVEGO L (Euro VI)/07.2014 GB

At a glance

Instrument cluster

TRAVEGO / TRAVEGO M / TRAVEGO L (Euro VI)/07.2014 GB

At a glance

Instrument cluster

No. Description Page

6 Tyre pressure

ASR traction con-

trol indicator lamp

ABS indicator

lamp

ESP indicator

lamp

Indicator lamp for

the left-hand turn

signals

Indicator lamp for

trailer left-hand

turn signals

Indicator lamp for

the right-hand turn

signals

Indicator lamp for

trailer right-hand

turn signals

warning lamp

No. Description Page

9 Fuel reserve level

Brake pad wear indicator lamp

Braking request indicator lamp

indicator lamp

Emission-relevant fault malfunction display (MIL)

Tachograph indicator lamp

Active Brake Assist deactivated indicator lamp

ESP OFF indicator lamp

Main-beam indicator lamp

Indicator lamp for parking brake applied

No. Description Page

17 Brake system mal-

Dipped-beam indicator lamp

function warning lamp

Indicator lamp for diesel particulate filter regeneration active

Warning lamp for diesel particulate filter load state/ malfunction

Indicator lamp for presence of emission-related fault/prompt for manual DPF regeneration

AdBlue® reserve level indicator lamp

TRAVEGO / TRAVEGO M / TRAVEGO L (Euro VI)/07.2014 GB

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DTCO tachograph

TRAVEGO / TRAVEGO M / TRAVEGO L (Euro VI)/07.2014 GB

Mercedes-Benz TRAVEGO, TRAVEGO L, TRAVEGO M Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Table of contents

Vehicle identification

Safety

General safety information

Fire-prevention measures

Storage space for hand luggage

Driver's rest area safety precautions

Windscreen wiper system safety precautions

Operation of auxiliary heating

General

Preparation for the journey - daily tasks

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use

General bus care and maintenance

Care and cleaning

Operation

Running-in guideline

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping the engine

Towing

Trailer towing

Loading a trailer

Driving with a trailer

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option)

Connecting the power supply

Trailer coupling maintenance

Refuelling (diesel fuel)

BlueTec® exhaust gas cleaning system

AdBlue® service product

Filling with AdBlue®

Diesel particulate filter

Diesel particulate filter regeneration

Starting regeneration of the diesel particulate filter manually (parked regeneration)

Function description: accident data recorder (ADR) (option)

Brake system safety precautions

Emergency braking

Braking and stopping

Brakes with anti-locking protection

Applying the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits

EBS brake system

Acceleration skid control (ASR)

Brake Assist

Adaptive brake lamps

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (system description)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description)

Deactivating acceleration skid control (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Operating 230/400 V systems (option)

Fitting the skibox (option)

Swivelling the skibox (option)

Additional operating instructions for the skibox (option)

Note on maintenance work

Care and cleaning

Cleaning the headlamp plastic cover lenses

Care/cleaning of light-alloy wheels

Care and cleaning of covers, upholstery and ceiling

Care/cleaning of fabric covers

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Care/cleaning of leather covers

At a glance

Driver's area overview

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

Switches on the right section of the instrument panel

Switches below the driver's window

Instrument cluster

DTCO tachograph