Driver's area controls Vehicle manoeuvrability when the air suspension is depressurised
Note: As the change of volume comes into effect immediately, the driver is given an audible acknowledgement at the new volume.
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CITARO (Euro 5/EEV)/10.2011 GB
Vehicle manoeuvrability when the air suspension is depressurised The front chassis and driven axle guide have been designed so that the bus is guaranteed to be manoeuvrable even when the suspension air bags are depressurised. In this condition, the whole weight of the bus lays on the stop buffers built into the front chassis and rear axle. They are not used when the suspension operates normally and only prevent the bus hitting the axle when compression is extreme. The stop buffers have not been designed to be operated under continuous loading and cannot be considered a replacement for the normal suspension under any circumstances. Additionally, the bodywork can be damaged (cracks etc.).
Danger. Although the vehicle remains manoeuvrable when the suspension is depressurised, it must only be driven at walking pace to the nearest lay-by or EvoBus Service Partner. The body must always be secured at the correct points by using jacks and floor stands whenever work is carried out on the pneumatic suspension system as the vehicle body can sink relatively quickly if there is an air loss.
