Atego Online Operating Instruction

Instrument panel

Rev counter

The rev counter shows the engine speed. The scale is divided into 3 engine speed ranges.

Ecometer (on-board computer Plus only)
Economical speed range (green)
Engine brake operating range (yellow)
Overrevving range, danger of engine damage (red)

Observe the rev counter while driving and keep it within economical engine speed range .

When driving downhill, make sure that the engine speed does not enter red danger zone .

Idle speed is regulated automatically as a function of coolant temperature.

See notes on setting the idle speed more.

The warning buzzer will sound if the maximum engine speed limit is exceeded.

The engine will become quieter if the maximum permissible engine speed is exceeded. For this reason, you should not drive and change gear by the sound of the engine, but according to the engine speed shown by the rev. counter.

Avoid driving in the red or red hatched overrevving range. Otherwise, you could damage the engine.

Economical engine speed range

Operating the vehicle in economical engine speed range reduces fuel consumption and wear.

In some situations, it may make sense to operate the engine outside economical engine speed range , e.g. on uphill gradients or when overtaking.

Ecometer (on-board computer Plus only)

Depending on the engine load, one or more segments of ecometer light up. The segments that light up indicate the engine speed range with the lowest fuel consumption.

Ecometer lights up:

  • once a speed of over 20 km/h has been reached

  • if the engine speed range and the selected gear are not fuel efficient while driving at roughly constant speed

Ecometer does not light up:

  • if the speed is below 20 km/h

  • if the engine speed is in the most economical range

  • in automatic mode (Telligent® automatic gearshift).

Ecometer goes out:

  • 2 seconds after the engine has reached the engine speed range indicated

  • if high output is demanded of the engine

  • if the clutch pedal is depressed for longer than 5 seconds

  • if the transmission is in neutral for longer than 5 seconds

 

Fuel/AdBlue gauge

AdBlue gauge
Fuel gauge
  

Turn the vehicle key to the drive position in the ignition lock.

  

Check the level shown on the fuel/AdBlue gauge and top up if necessary.

  

Before topping up the tanks, stop the engine and deactivate the auxiliary heating.

AdBlue gauge

The AdBlue gauge only provides a general indication of the AdBlue level. The AdBlue level is indicated by 4 blue segments in the gauge.

1 segment

AdBlue level between reserve level and ¼ full tank

2 segments

AdBlue level between ¼ and ½ full tank

3 segments

AdBlue level between ½ and ¾ full tank

4 segments

AdBlue level between ¾ and full tank

The current AdBlue supply in litres can be shown in the display of the on-board computer Standard more or the on-board computer Plus more.

Automatic AdBlue gauge

AdBlue level sufficient

Segments

At least 1 segment is lit

Display

-

Indicator lamp

-

AdBlue reserve level

Segments

No segments are lit

Display

On-board computer Standard: RES

On-board computer Plus: Top up with AdBlue

Indicator lamp

-

AdBlue used up

Segments

No segments are lit

Display

On-board computer Standard: 0% 0l

On-board computer Plus: Top up with AdBlue

Indicator lamp

Fuel gauge

If the fuel level drops to approx. 14 % of the tank capacity, appears on the display. At the same time, the segments in the status indicator light up yellow.

 

Outside temperature/coolant temperature

The on-board computer Standard display and the display in the rev counter (on-board computer Plus only) can show either the outside temperature or the coolant temperature.

Every time the vehicle key is turned to the radio position in the ignition lock, the display switches back to the outside temperature.

Depending on the country of delivery, the temperature display is set to Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) when the vehicle leaves the factory.

In vehicles with the on-board computer Plus, the unit of measurement can be changed in the Settings menu more.

In vehicles with the on-board computer Standard, the unit of measurement can be changed at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  

Turn the vehicle key to the drive position in the ignition lock.

Selector button for outside temperature/coolant temperature display

Outside temperature display

Risk of accident

The road surface may be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges, even if temperatures are just above freezing point. The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. You should therefore always adapt your driving style and speed to suit the weather conditions.

Changes in the outside temperature are shown with a delay.

Outside temperature display

Display in the rev counter (example with on-board computer Plus)

In vehicles with the on-board computer Standard, the outside temperature is shown in the display more.

Coolant temperature display

Coolant temperature display

Display in the rev counter (example with on-board computer Plus)

In case of a coolant temperature warning, the coolant temperature is automatically displayed.

When the coolant temperature warning disappears, the outside temperature appears again (if it was previously active).

 

Total distance recorder

  

Turn the vehicle key to the drive position in the ignition lock.

Total distance recorder display in the on-board computer Plus

The speedometer display shows the total distance.

Total distance recorder

Total distance recorder display in the on-board computer Standard

The total distance is shown in the display more.

Resetting the trip meter

  

Press the TRIP button for approx. 2 seconds.

 

The trip meter is reset to "0".

 

Brake circuit supply pressure

Risk of accident

A leaking compressed-air brake system jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle. If the supply pressure in the compressed air braking system is too low, it is not possible to brake the vehicle and shift gears. You could cause an accident, thereby endangering yourself and others.

Do not pull away until the required supply pressures have been reached and the STOP lamp has gone out.

Do not start driving or stop as quickly as traffic conditions allow if appears in the display. Do not pull away, or if the vehicle is already in motion, stop as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In addition, the status indicator lights up red and the STOP lamp remains lit.

Have the brake system checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. All work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Indicator lamp, brake circuit 1
Indicator lamp, brake circuit 2
Supply pressure gauge, brake circuit 1 or 2

Sufficient supply pressure in the individual compressed-air circuits of the brake system (min. 10 bar) is required to ensure the operational safety of the vehicle. The auxiliary consumer circuit is only filled after brake circuits 1 and 2 have been filled.

A brake circuit with low supply pressure is automatically displayed by indicator lamp or . The pressure in this brake circuit appears on display .

Vehicles with the on-board computer Plus: the supply pressure of both brake circuits can be shown in the display. To do so, call up Monitoring info > Supply pressure more.

The required supply pressure for the service brake is 10 bar.

 

Instrument cluster lighting

The brightness of the instrument cluster lighting is freely adjustable when the side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps or main-beam headlamps are switched on.

Dims the instrument cluster lighting
Brightens the instrument cluster lighting