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The Telligent® gearshift, standard in most Actros models, meets all the requirements placed on today’s gearshift systems. The ergonomic positioning of the shift lever on a fold-up arm on the driver’s seat allows effortless gear changes in any situation. This relieves the stress on drivers and enables them to concentrate on what’s happening on the road. To change up or down a gear, all the driver has to do is nudge the lever forwards or backwards, then press the clutch pedal. The gear which has been selected and – after pressing the clutch – engaged is then displayed in the instrument cluster. And the rocker switch allows the driver to split the gears shifting half a gear up or down.
The optional Telligent® automated gearshift (AutoTrans) makes changing gear even easier: the gear is automatically selected without the driver having to use the clutch – with machine-like precision and consistency. This reduces wear on the transmission and can help save fuel too.
Mercedes PowerShift is fitted as standard on some models and available as an option for others, depending on the vehicle configuration. The key advantages: smoother gear changes ensure greater ride comfort and separately selectable modes help enhance safety, cost-effectiveness and comfort. Manoeuvring mode, for example, allows extremely precise manoeuvring while EcoRoll mode helps save fuel. The functionality of the combined cruise control is also extended: the speed range between driving torque and braking torque is greater and easily selectable, which significantly increases ride comfort with an anticipatory driving style. |
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