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DAF XF QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE DRIVEN BY QUALITY TRUCKS | PARTS | FINANCE WWW.DAF.COM...
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DAF XF Quick Reference Guide DW63211901 Printed in the Netherlands...
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Quick Reference Guide BEFORE A DRIVE Main switch Switch on the main switch to provide power to the vehicle´s systems. Mechanical main switch D002218 Electronic main switch D002219 The electronic main switch also has a switch (1) on the centre console in the cabin.
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Quick Reference Guide Checks Always perform the following checks before driving off: – Possible leaks of vehicle systems (air, engine oil, coolant). – Wheel attachment and tyre pressures. – Air filter indicator (on the air filter). – Windscreen washer fluid level (behind the front panel). NOTE: Use the lever in the driver site stepwell to unlock the front panel.
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Quick Reference Guide Spoiler settings To minimise fuel consumption, adjust the roof spoiler as indicated. D002217 Air suspension height settings Adjust the front and/or rear axle of the vehicle and/or the axles of the trailer to the desired height and store the height. (two 'pre-sets' possible, M1 and M2) D002220...
Quick Reference Guide Mirror settings Set the chair and safety belt to the desired positions. Adjust the mirrors at the driver side. Adjust the mirrors at the co-driver side so the following areas are visible: Wide view mirror Main mirror Kerb mirror Front view mirror D002222...
Quick Reference Guide DRIVING CONTROLS Master display The master display informs you about system warnings and/or vehicle settings. The colour indicates what the information concerns: – Red (danger). – Yellow (warning). – Blue (settings). – Grey (information). – Green (Driver Performance Assistance).
Quick Reference Guide Right-hand steering column switch With manual gearbox Version with MX Engine Brake (MEB) or retarder. Version with exhaust brake. Eco Mode 'OFF'. If selected, an icon is displayed in the tachometer display. D002226 With AS Tronic gearbox D002227 Manual gearbox Changing half gears (splitting).
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Quick Reference Guide AS Tronic gearbox Reverse mode. Neutral. Drive mode. The positions with the tortoise symbol are for either the forward or reverse manoeuvring mode. With switch (1) the Hill Start Aid (HSA) is switched on or off. The HSA function can be used with an AS Tronic gearbox to drive off at a hill without using the park brake.
The engine derates power and a forced stationary regeneration is required as soon as safely possible. 4. Soot level full. Service required (red). The engine derates power and an authorised DAF Service dealer must service the vehicle. It is no longer possible to perform a forced stationary regeneration.
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Quick Reference Guide Performing forced stationary regeneration When all safety checks have been met, press (up) the DPF switch (1) once to allow the engine management system (EMS) to carry out a self check. Follow the instructions on the master display. Press the switch (up) again to start the forced stationary regeneration process.
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Quick Reference Guide CONTROLS Mirror and window controls Adjust mirror button. Mirror selection and mirror heater. Window control left or right. D002233 Dashboard Light switch – Spring-loaded position (left): Switch off daytime running lights. – 0: Lights switched off. – 1: Marker lights on. –...
Quick Reference Guide Master display Interactive and dialogue area. Indication bar. Driver Performance Assistant (DPA) status bar. Symbol of selected menu. Menu title. Warning indicators. Scroll function available. The on-board computer system can be accessed using the master display. D002235 The system is controlled using the Menu Control Switch (MCS).
Quick Reference Guide AFTER A DRIVE Filling fuel tank Fill the fuel tank or tanks with diesel of the prescribed quality. NOTE: When the vehicle is equipped with a dual fuel tank system, fill both fuel tanks separately. D002241 Filling AdBlue tank When filling the AdBlue tank and there is (a chance for) frost, fill it to maximum 75%.