During the first test drive and after countless trips - the Arocs cabs show what distinguishes a modern workplace. With exemplary ergonomics, high functionality and lots of new and practical details that simply make a difficult job much easier.
Arocs
Workplace, interior
The Arocs cabs show what distinguishes a modern workplace.
The best seat is reserved for the driver.
Advantages at a glance.
- Ergonomically designed driver's workplace for enhanced driving comfort and ergonomics
- Three cockpit variants with intuitive multifunction steering wheel, Mercedes PowerShift 3 and electronic parking brake
- MirrorCam in conjunction with multimedia cockpits for improved visibility during manoeuvring, turning off and lane-changing
- New key, optional convenience central locking system
- Comprehensive range of optional radios, multimedia facilities and truck navigation
- Comfortable seats with particularly large seat area and adjustment range
- Fast-acting air-controlled heating and ventilation system with residual heat utilisation, optional air conditioning, automatic climate control, hot-water auxiliary heating system and stationary air conditioning system
- Comprehensive and individually extendable stowage concept featuring a host of practical stowage facilities
Multimedia Cockpit.
For enhanced driving comfort, ergonomics, ease of operation and optimum networking of driver, vehicle, headquarters and logistics processes, the Arocs can optionally be equipped with the innovative multimedia cockpit.
Multimedia Cockpit, interactive.
For superior driving comfort, ergonomics and ease of operation, the interactive multimedia cockpit is optionally available, with a primary display (instrument cluster) measuring 31.3 cm.
Multifunction steering wheel, Touch Control buttons262.
The multifunction steering wheel with Touch Control buttons which features as standard in conjunction with the multimedia cockpits enhances ergonomics and ease of operation.
Keyless Start.
The new vehicle key not only looks good, but is conducive to simpler handling, too. In order to start the engine with the engine start-stop button, it is sufficient for the key to be in the vehicle, which means it can remain in the driver's jacket or trouser pocket while on the move.
Parking brake, electronic with hold function.
The new electronic parking brake with HOLD function combines easier handling and greater safety. It is augmented by the familiar hill holder.
Convenience telephony, wireless charging. (Inductive charging cradle currently unavailable.)
In conjunction with the multimedia cockpits, the Arocs can optionally be equipped with Convenience Telephony and an inductive charging tray on the dash support which can be used for the wireless charging of smartphones corresponding to the Qi standard.
Radio infotainment system.
In conjunction with the multimedia cockpits in L-cabs, the Arocs comes as standard with an integrated radio infotainment system that conjures up a whole new feeling in the cab. A digital radio featuring Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is also optionally available.
Multimedia Cockpit, interactive.
The Multimedia Cockpit, interactive is an expansion of the Multimedia Cockpit. The central display has a size of 31 cm (12 inches) and permits a choice between two screen designs. It also includes a navigation system, Traffic Sign Assist and Remote Online for the control of various vehicle functions via the smartphone.
Also integrated is Remote Connect for storage volume and access to the Fleetboard Store, which offers many convenience- and efficiency-enhancing apps for the Multi-Touch Display (26 cm, 10-inch).
Multifunction steering wheel, Touch Control buttons262.
The multifunction steering wheel with Touch Control buttons which features as standard in conjunction with the multimedia cockpits enhances ergonomics and ease of operation. A diverse range of vehicle systems and functions can be operated and information called up by swiping and pressing the Touch Control buttons. The Touch Control button on the left-hand side serves to operate the primary display (instrument cluster), while the Touch Control button on the right is used for the secondary Multi-Touch Display.
Keyless Start.
The new vehicle key not only looks good, but is conducive to simpler handling, too. In order to start the engine with the engine start-stop button, it is sufficient for the key to be in the vehicle, which means it can remain in the driver's jacket or trouser pocket while on the move.
Convenience locking system.
In conjunction with the new convenience key, the locking system increases operating convenience and security.
In addition to the legally required light check, the driver's and co-driver's doors, the side windows and the sliding sunroof can be conveniently opened and closed, or unlocked and locked, by pressing a button on the convenience key using radio remote control.
Parking brake, electronic with hold function.
The new electronic parking brake with hold function combines easier handling and greater safety.
The electronic parking brake is automatically released when driving off in transmission position "D" or "R" and automatically engaged when the engine is switched off. The integrated HOLD function is activated when the vehicle is stationary – at a red light, for example – simply by depressing the brake pedal with greater force. The function is released when the accelerator pedal is depressed again. An additional function is that the parking brake is now automatically engaged if the engine is running, a door is open and the vehicle speed is 0 km/h. With the door open, it is possible for the driver to manually disengage the automatically engaged parking brake, e.g. for manoeuvring in reverse.
Navigation system and Traffic Sign Assist244, 262.
In conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz Truck Navigation for truck-specific, dynamic route guidance and Live Traffic Information the Traffic Sign Assist is also standard. The data are shown on the primary display.
State-of-the-art driver support through optimum, traffic-dependent route planning. The system, with Mercedes-Benz Truck Navigation for truck-specific, dynamic route guidance and live traffic information, also uses the data from the Traffic Sign Assist system and displays it on the touch display..
For its optimised route planning, the navigation system makes use of precise maps from 49 European countries. Live Traffic Information is currently available in 27 countries. Map updates can be downloaded and installed independently if required.
Radio infotainment system.
In conjunction with the multimedia cockpits in L-cabs, the Arocs comes as standard with an integrated radio infotainment system that conjures up a whole new feeling in the cab. A digital radio featuring Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is also optionally available. Numerous connection options are available for integrating external devices.
Radios, Classic Cockpit.
In addition to a radio with USB port, the multimedia Touch radio is also available. The video-capable digital radio with 7-inch touchscreen boasts simple, intuitive operation and high sound quality - and can also be used as a navigation device, thanks to smartphone integration.
Convenience telephony, wireless charging.
For easier handling and better voice quality, the new Actros can be equipped with the Convenience Telephony Plus and a mobile phone cradle.
An external telephone aerial and the integrated hands-free set with dual Bluetooth, to which up to two mobile phones can be connected, ensure perfect transmission quality. Wireless charging for smartphones of up to 6 inches (15.2 cm) via the mobile phone cradle.
The connected smartphones are operated via the new multifunction steering wheel or alternatively via the Multi-Touch Display .Of course, connections for charging with cable are also available.
StyleLine.
The StyleLine option lends the interior an even more stylish, modern character with an aluminium-look trim.
Along with the aluminium-look strip and the lettering on the instrument panel plus the StyleLine badge on the exterior stowage compartment, the individual character is also underscored by chrome applications on the leather steering wheel, the pitman arms and the parking brake. The chrome surrounds of the instrument cluster and the secondary Multi-Touch Display262 add further brilliant highlights. High-quality velour carpet inserts for driver, co-driver and in the middle round off the individual character in style.
TrendLine.
The optionally available TrendLine offers wood-look trim elements to lend the cab a warm and extremely homely atmosphere.
The striking trim strip featuring TrendLine lettering on the instrument panel is complemented by additional wood applications on the platform and next to the steering wheel, for example. Also included: velour carpet inserts for driver, co-driver and on the engine tunnel and the TrendLine badge on the exterior stowage compartment. Beyond the wood trim pieces, the leather steering wheel and the pitman arm with chrome trim as well as chrome bezels for the instrument cluster and the Multi-Touch Display262 provide further personalised touches.
LED ambient lighting.
The new optionally available LED ambient lighting enhances driving comfort and living comfort and ergonomics with a variety of functions.
The dimmable blue LEDs help the driver to find their way around the cab during night-time driving, for example. And the indirect, dimmable background light and living area light in amber provide for a comfortable atmosphere when the day's work is done and during overnight stays on board. The LED ambient lighting also includes a light alarm clock which further increases comfort. In addition, the radio or other audio sources can also be activated for the planned wake-up time.
Seats.
All the seats impress with a high level of comfort. The controls are arranged intuitively, the seat cushions are particularly wide and the adjustment range particularly large: lengthwise up to 250 mm, for height up to 120 mm.
The standard driver's suspension seat represents the basic seating option for the Arocs. The air-sprung seat boasts a high standard of seated comfort, diverse adjustment options and a flat-weave fabric cover. The comfort suspension seat and the climatised suspension seat are available for even greater comfort.
Stowage facilities.
The individually extendable stowage system provides for a more orderly interior, greater efficiency and simple handling in construction haulage.
Other equipment.
For added comfort, a host of additional practical items are optionally available, such as a refrigerator with a capacity of 25 l140, the high stowage compartment for the engine tunnel offering 15 l of space or the centre seat for a second co-driver. An optional folding table integrated into the dash support on the co-driver's side and a luggage net for the cab's rear wall are also available.
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