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Futura FHD2

1113 DD068602

Euro 5/EEV/OBD2

RHD

DRIVERS MANUAL

Foreword

These driver instructions contain information regarding the use of

the vehicle. Pay particular attention to the safety regulations and

the text concerning operation and maintenance before driving the

vehicle for the first time. Make sure this instruction manual is

always kept in the vehicle.

This instruction manual contains a number of groups. Each group

is marked by a number in the margin (for example, 0) and starts

with a table of contents.

The text may contain references to other pages, such as

Instrument panel (37). The number after the book icon

indicates the page which contains the information.

There is an index at the end of the book for quick reference.

Please ensure that you are fully familiar with the instructions

provided in this documentation, as correct operation of the vehicle,

together with regular preventative and scheduled maintenance, is

decisive for the vehicle’s resale value.

Furthermore, in many cases, this is a condition for a warranty

claim.

Vehicle type:

Type a

a. On the identification plate fitted at the front entrance bay.

...................................................

Date of first use ...................................................

VIN code b

b. On the identification plate. The last eight digits form the chassis num-

ber (e.g. XMGDE02CS0H123456).

...................................................

Other information ...................................................

Registration ...................................................

CONTENT

1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................1

2 OPERATION AND USE...........................................................................17

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............71

4 MAINTENANCE....................................................................................... 81

5 REPAIRS WHILST ON THE ROAD ......................................................103

6 IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................127

7 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................137

Disclaimer

In the interest of continuous product development, VDL Bus &

Coach maintains the right to make changes to specifications or

products at all times without prior notification.

No part of this publication may be copied and/or published by

means of printing, photocopying, digitization or any other means

whatsoever without prior written permission from VDL Bus &

Coach.

This handbook must be interpreted and used in accordance with

Dutch law. Any dispute will be placed before the court in ’s-

Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.

Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 3

WARNING SYMBOLS ................................................................. 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 4

WARRANTY CONDITIONS ......................................................... 8

ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................... 9

GENERAL TIPS ........................................................................... 9

BATTERIES ............................................................................... 14

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .................................................. 16

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing your Futura

FHD2.

You’ve made a good choice.

The Futura FHD2 has outstanding driving

characteristics, excellent performance and

operational reliability, low fuel consumption

and an emphasis on safety and comfort.

Reliability, a long lifespan, safety and a

comfortable ride are the characteristics of

VDL Bus & Coach products.

Read this manual carefully before driving

the vehicle for the first time to allow

yourself to make the most of these

characteristics and to fulfil your

expectations.

A thorough knowledge of the maintenance

instructions will increase driver satisfaction

and will above all have a favourable

influence on the durability of the vehicle.

The capabilities of the vehicle can be fully

exploited

Purpose

The aim of this manual is to familiarise the

driver or user with the vehicle. VDL Bus &

Coach wishes to pass on as much

information as possible about the use,

operation, safety and maintenance of the

vehicle.

This instruction manual includes

information about standard and optional

features.

Alternative equipment, for example manual

or automatic transmission, is discussed.

This means that you may skip certain

sections in the manual which deal with

equipment not fitted to your vehicle.

Layout

The layout of the manual is designed to be

practical and to provide a clear overview.

There are 7 chapters in the manual.

Each chapter is numbered and is easy to

locate using the dark markings in the

margins.

Each chapter begins with a detailed

contents section, which will help you find

your way around the relevant chapter.



 An index at the end of the man-

ual will allow you to quickly

locate topics.



 Make sure this manual is

always kept in the vehicle and

read it carefully before driving

the vehicle for the first time.

Introduction

First-aid kit

Ensure that you are always in possession

of a first aid kit (it is a legal requirement in

some countries), see: First-aid kit (78).

Winter conditions

Whenever severe winter conditions are

expected, make sure to fit winter tyres and

snow-chains. See also Wheels and

tyres (139).

Luggage

All luggage must be stowed so that it cannot

shift or fly loose, even in an emergency stop.

Bear in mind that the driving

characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle

differ from those of an empty vehicle.

Fluids and greases

Certain fluids and lubricants may be

harmful to your health if they come into

contact with your skin, are ingested or are

inhaled. Therefore, avoid physical contact

where possible.

Spilled fluids may react aggressively with

other materials, so clear them up as

quickly as possible.

To prevent risk of fire the engine and its

surroundings must be kept free of (highly)

flammable materials.

Welding

Read the workshop instructions before

carrying out welding work on the vehicle

and/or the bodywork.

Batteries

Always disconnect the battery’s earth

cable when working on the electrical

system.

Never place tools on the battery. It may

cause a short circuit or even cause the

battery to explode.

Charging the batteries

When charging the batteries, make sure

there is good ventilation and avoid sparks

and a naked flame.

First connect the battery charger’s positive

clamp (+) to the battery’s positive terminal

(+) and then the negative clamp (-) to the

negative terminal (-).

When the batteries have been charged, turn

off the battery charger and then disconnect

the negative clamp (-) first followed by the

positive (+) clamp.

The battery cables may remain connected

for normal charging.

Only use a quick-charger in the event of

extreme urgency.



 Not observing these instruc-

tions may result in damage to

the vehicle’s electronics.



 Never disconnect the battery

terminal clamps whilst the

engine is running!





See Tachograph (



 42) for

instructions on how to discon-

nect the battery cables.



 Allow frozen batteries to thaw

and remove all the filler caps

before charging.



 To avoid damage to the vehi-

cle’s electronics, both battery

cables must be disconnected

when quick-charging.



 Do not use a speed starter set

to start the vehicle as this may

damage the vehicle electron-

ics.

Introduction

Starting the vehicle using an auxiliary

starting device

See Jump starting. (122) for

instructions on how to start the vehicle

using auxiliary starting devices.

System voltage

The vehicle has a 24 V electrical system.

When replacing or upgrading electrical or

electronic components, ensure that they

are suitable for this voltage.

ILHh0041

Earth switch

To prevent the batteries from discharging

during long term parking (more than 2

weeks), the vehicle is provided with an

earth switch which, when switched off,

disconnects the entire coach power supply.

Before switching off, take care that:

• Stop the engine by first switching off

the ignition. Then turn off the main

switch.

• Switch off the alarm.

• Disconnect mains voltage connection

(24 V connection for charging batteries

via mains voltage) if applicable.

• Switch off the earth switch after a delay

of at least 90 seconds, to allow for the

after-running of various electrical

systems on the vehicle.

After switching on, adjust:

• The radio (default radio stations).

• Adjust the navigation system.

• The Clock.

• The timer of the control panel of the

climate system.

• Tachograph:





See Tachograph (



 42) before

switching off the earth switch.



 Failure to meet the switching

off conditions may have seri-

ous consequences for various

electrical systems in the vehi-

cle.

If DTCO:

The tachograph keeps its adjust-

ments and needs therefore no fur-

ther adjustments.

Introduction

Mobile telephones and transmitters

The following precautions relate to the

installation and use of mobile telephones

and transmitters.

• It is permitted to install mobile

telephones and transmitters in the

vehicle if this is done carefully and is

approved by VDL Bus & Coach.

• Mobile telephones and transmitters

may be used in the vehicle if they have

their own exterior, low-reflection aerial.

This external aerial must be fitted

correctly.

• In addition, the optimum range of this

equipment can only be achieved with

the use of an external aerial.

• The transmitting power must not

exceed the maximum permitted

transmitting power. See the table given

below:

Installation of additional electrical/

electronic equipment

All electric/electronic components

retrofitted to VDL Bus & Coach vehicles

must have type approval and the "E"

marking in accordance with the ECE

Guideline R10.

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





Using mobile telephones or

transmitters without a separate

external aerial may cause

excessive electromagnetic

fields (the resonance effect)

within the vehicle. This can

lead to the vehicle’s electronic

equipment not working cor-

rectly, which will have a nega-

tive effect on the safety of the

vehicle.



 Always follow the operating

instructions for mobile tele-

phones and transmitters.

Frequency range: Maximum trans-

mitting power:

Shortwave (<50

MHz)

100 W

4 m band 20 W

2 m band 50 W

70 cm band 35 W

25 cm band 10 W



 Interfering with the electronic

system in any way may create

a dangerous situation due to

the system malfunctioning and

will affect the warranty.



 Damage or consequential dam-

age caused as a result of the

installation of equipment not

approved by VDL Bus & Coach

will not be covered by the VDL

Bus & Coach warranty.



 The vehicle’s type approval

may no longer be valid (......) if

the electronic or electrical

devices used in the vehicle do

not satisfy the stated condi-

tions.

Introduction

Vehicle weights

Take care not to exceed the next weights.

• Maximum weight per axle

• Maximum vehicle weight (GVW)

• Maximum train weight (GCW)

• Maximum trailer weight

See also the vehicle identification plate.

Furthermore, conform to EU Guideline 96/

53 EC, it is not permitted to drive a two-

axle vehicle with a GVW > 18 tons or to

drive a three-axle vehicle with a GVW > 26

tons internationally within the EU.

Retrofitted equipment

All materials retrofit to a VDL Bus & Coach

vehicle which belong to the category of

materials which should conform to fireproof

regulations must meet EU Guideline 95/28

EC.

Original VDL Bus & Coach parts

All parts and components are carefully

matched to each other, which among

others determines the original VDL Bus &

Coach quality.

Do not modify your vehicle with non-

original VDL Bus & Coach parts.

Bear in mind that any modification to your

VDL Bus & Coach vehicle with non-original

parts may adversely affect its performance,

safety, durability and the guarantee.

Modifications may also conflict with legal

requirements.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Please ensure that you are fully familiar

with the instructions provided in this

documentation, as correct operation of the

vehicle, together with regular preventive

and scheduled maintenance, is decisive

for the vehicle’s re-sale value.

Furthermore in many cases this is a

condition of the warranty provided.

The warranty conditions are mentioned in

the “GENERAL SALES CONDITIONS”

and in the “WARRANTY CONDITIONS”.

Introduction

ENVIRONMENT

To prevent unnecessary damage to the

environment, you should observe the

following guidelines:

• Used liquids should be carefully

collected and separated, and should

then be handed over to an authorized

site for recycling or disposal.

• Improper disposal of liquids is a

criminal offence.

• Make sure the vehicle is regularly

maintained. A properly maintained

vehicle uses fuel more efficiently and

emits less harmful exhaust gases.

• Do not allow the engine to idle

unnecessarily and always drive using

the appropriate engine speed.

GENERAL TIPS

Take note of the following

recommendations before using the

vehicle:

Pre-heater

• Do not allow the pre-heater to run in a

closed or unventilated space.

• Do not operate the pre-heater where

flammable or explosive materials,

gases or dusts may be present.

• Do not operate the pre-heater over dry

grass or other dry ground cover.

• Switch pre-heater off while refuelling

vehicle and before entering fuelling

stations.

• Never touch hot components of the

heating system.

Refuelling

Use only diesel which is of a suitable

quality.

Make sure the filler cap and the area

around it are free of dust and avoid mixing

water with the fuel when refuelling.

AdBlue level

The EAS system consumes

AdBlue liquid. The display on

the instrument panel shows the

tank contents of AdBlue liquid.

A yellow warning 'AdBlue level

low' is shown if the tank contents have

decreased to a specified minimum value.

Fill up the AdBlue at the first opportunity.

Insert the delivery nozzle fully into the neck

of the tank so that the magnet in the neck

opens.

Avoid AdBlue liquid coming into contact

with painted components. Spilt AdBlue can

be easily removed with water.



 Switch off the engine and

switch off the pre-heater before

filling fuel tanks.



 To prevent water condensa-

tion, do not allow the level of

fuel in the tank to fall unneces-

sarily low.

Introduction

AdBlue turns white when it dries. This

white deposit can also be removed with

water.

AdBlue legal minimum level

The EAS system switches off

when the tank contents

decrease below the absolute

minimum. A yellow warning

'AdBlue tank empty' is shown.

This prevents the EAS unit from sucking in

air.

A warning is displayed and the MIL

indicator appears.

The torque limiter is activated once the

vehicle has been stationary for two

seconds. Once the reason for the torque

restriction has been removed, the full

engine torque will be available after the

next time the vehicle has remained

stationary.

Running in

It is recommended to avoid placing the

vehicle under a too heavy load during the

running-in period.

This also applies when a reconditioned

engine, gearbox or differential has been

fitted.

For the first 1,500 km, you should,

therefore:

• Avoid driving with a full load.

• Change down gear in good time: a

relatively high engine speed is less

harmful than overloading the engine

with excessively low engine speeds.

• Do not drive with a trailer attached.

Pay attention to the instrument panel whilst

driving and respond alertly when

irregularities are observed.

Wheel nuts

The wheel nuts must be retightened using

a torque spanner (600 Nm ± 3%) when

100 km have been travelled following

delivery of the vehicle.



 AdBlue is not poisonous and

not harmful to the environ-

ment.



 If this warning is ignored, auto-

matic engine torque reduction

may be expected.



 The EAS system is deacti-

vated when the AdBlue temper-

ature falls below -10° C.



 It may be considered a criminal

offence not to use AdBlue

according to the vehicle's

specifications in order to

reduce harmful emissions. It

can invalidate the favourable

conditions for purchase or

operation of the vehicle

obtained in the country of reg-

istration or the country in

which the vehicle is used.



 Following a cold start, use a

moderate engine speed and

avoid heavy acceleration until

the engine reaches the operat-

ing temperature.

Introduction

Fuel economy

Driving economically does not mean

driving slowly. It requires the driver to

anticipate situations, to have a smooth

driving style and to adapt his/her driving

style to the conditions.

Keep the following in mind:

• Warm the engine as quickly as

possible by driving off as soon as

possible under a moderate load.

• Drive smoothly and avoid unnecessary

acceleration and harsh braking.

• Change gear in good time and keep

the engine speed in the optimal (green)

range.

The most significant factor in fuel

consumption is the driver himself and how

he uses the accelerator pedal, the brake

pedal and the gear lever.

Starting procedure

Turn on via the main switch.

Depress the clutch pedal (not applicable to

vehicles with automatic gearbox) and

select neutral gear.

Switch on the ignition.

Clutch

Wear on the clutch depends to a great

extent on the driver.

To reduce clutch wear to a minimum, follow

these guidelines:

• On moving off, always select first gear

and where possible a low engine

speed.

• On accelerating after a gear change,

give gas only after the clutch is fully

engaged.

• Avoid riding the clutch.

• Avoid unnecessary acceleration in

traffic queues.

• Use the brakes to stop.

Braking

The vehicle is equipped with an EBS

(Electronic Braking System) system.

Some important control functions within

the EBS system are:

• Braking deceleration control

• Wheel slip control between the front

and rear axles for the purpose of

braking force equalisation

• Braking equalisation control between

prime mover and drawn vehicle

• ABS (Anti Block System) control

• ASR (Anti Skid Reduction) control



 The engine cannot be started

with the bonnet open.



 The engine cannot be started

when the gearbox is not in neu-

tral.



 The following only applies to

vehicles with an AS Tronic

gearbox.

If the accelerator pedal is

depressed when starting the

engine, “FP” will be displayed

on the dashboard and the vehi-

cle will not select a gear.



 After the engine has started,

the engine speed should not

be increased until the oil pres-

sure warning light has gone

out.

Introduction

When the brakes are applied whilst driving,

the electronic unit will measure various

signals. This results in average readings for:

deceleration, brake pressure, wheel slip, etc.

These readings will be stored in the

electronic unit. The stored readings will be

adjusted as necessary. In other words, the

electronic unit 'learns' from the inputs.

The stored readings serve as a starting

point for the deceleration and brake force

distribution.

In particular, do not brake later or harder.

This will cause the tyres to wear more

quickly and will put other road users at risk.

Retarder integration

Retarder integration is automatically

available in the EBS system. The EBS

system can also use braking torque

support from the retarder. This has a

positive effect on the service life of the

brake linings

Retarder integration can be

switched off, see: Vehicle

functions ( 59).

ESC (Electronic Stability

Control)

The ESC system (Electronic Stability

Control) is a system comprising lateral and

vertical stability control. If a critical

situation arises when taking turns, for

example when the vehicle is slipping or

threatens to turn over, ESC intervenes by

reducing the engine torque and activating

the braking system.

Stopping

Bring the vehicle to a halt.

Select neutral gear.

Allow the clutch pedal to rise (not

applicable to vehicles with automatic

gearbox).



 This system provides more

safety, but it may not be a

motive to take unnecessary

risks whilst driving.



 Do not adapt your driving and

braking style to the EBS sys-

tem.



 Braking distances with EBS

are sometimes, but not always,

shorter.



 A vehicle equipped with ESC

may unexpectedly brake hard

in certain situations. Therefore,

always wear a seat belt.



 ESC is not a guarantee against

instability. It helps the driver in

unexpected, difficult situa-

tions, but there are physical

limitations.

Introduction

Parking

Stop the vehicle.

Apply the parking brake by means of the

brake lever.

When parking on an incline, the following

should be considered:

• Place chocks in front of or behind the

wheels of the rigid axle.

• Turn the front wheels so that the

vehicle will not head out into the road if

it should move for some reason.

Switch off the contact switch and the main

switch.

Switching off the engine

Park the vehicle.

Stop the engine by first switching off the

ignition.

Then turn off the main switch.

Air leak

A rapidly falling air pressure reading whilst

the engine is idling indicates an air leak.

The leak must be repaired without delay as

the safety of the braking system is

impaired.

ILHj0000

Engine stop button in the engine

compartment

The engine can if necessary be stopped

using the button in the engine

compartment.

Speed limiter

The speed limiter on your vehicle is set at

100km/h.

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 Exhaust system

The vehicle is equipped with a

catalytic converter. The cata-

lytic converter/exhaust system

becomes very hot whilst driv-

ing. Do not park the vehicle or

idle the engine over an easily

inflammable surface, such as

dry leaves or dry grass. This is

a potential fire hazard.



 After a long journey or when it

has been put under heavy load,

allow the engine to idle while

stationary for a while before

switching off.



 Turning off the ignition will

activate the delay setting of the

EAS system (exhaust gas after-

treatment system). This may be

audible on the outside of the

vehicle (a gurgling noise in the

region of the AdBlue tank).



 In the British version, the stop

button is accessible via the

right-hand rear hatch.



 Remember to reset the stop

button before closing the

engine compartment.

Introduction

BATTERIES

General information

• The more often a battery is discharged,

the shorter its lifespan will become.

• The lifespan of the batteries is

determined by various factors,

including the driving conditions and the

climate. Through time, the batteries will

lose starting capacity and must,

therefore, be recharged if the vehicle is

not driven or only driven for short

distances for a longer period of time.

The starting capacity is also reduced

as a result of freezing weather

conditions.

• To ensure the maximum lifespan, the

batteries must always remain fully

charged.

• If the vehicle is mainly used for short

journeys or is not used for a longer

period of time, then the charging

condition of the batteries must be

checked regularly or the batteries must

be kept constantly charged with a

trickle charger.

• Preferably change all the batteries at

the same time.

• When changing the batteries, only

replace them with batteries

recommended by VDL Bus & Coach.

Charging the battery

• Avoid sparks and naked flames near

batteries.

• Battery acid is an aggressive fluid.

In the event of inhalation: get some

fresh air, take a rest and contact a

doctor.

In the event of skin contact: neutralize

the skin immediately with sodium

carbonate or soapsuds and plenty of

water. Contact a doctor if the affected

area remains red or painful. Remove

affected clothing, neutralize with

sodium carbonate or soapsuds and

rinse with plenty of water.

In the event of contact with the eyes:

wash with clean, flowing water for at

least 15 minutes and contact a doctor.

If swallowed: DO NOT induce vomiting.

Rinse your mouth, drink plenty of water

and contact a doctor.

• Always wear protective clothing, in

particular, gloves and safety glasses,

when working on the batteries.

• Keep children a safe distance from the

batteries.

• When charging the batteries, make

sure there is good ventilation and avoid

sparks and a naked flame.

• Allow frozen batteries to thaw and

remove all the filler caps before

charging.

• Never disconnect the batteries whilst

the engine is running.

• Regularly check whether the battery

cables have been connected correctly

and whether they are firmly attached to

the battery.

• Always disconnect the battery’s earth

cable when working on the electrical

system.



 Explosive oxyhydrogen is pro-

duced when recharging the

batteries. Therefore, always

ensure there is suitable ventila-

tion when charging batteries.

Introduction

Environment

• Always transport and store full

batteries horizontally. Make sure the

batteries cannot tip over during

transport. Battery acid may then

escape into the environment via the

bleed openings or the filler caps.

Personal safety

• Do not bend over the batteries.

• Never place tools on a battery. It may

cause a short circuit or may even

cause the battery to explode.

Only use insulated tools.

• Pay attention to make sure you do not

receive an electrostatic charge. Do not

wear synthetic (nylon) clothes and do

not rub fabric. For the same reason, do

not slide or push batteries over a

carpet or other synthetic material.

• Do not immediately touch a battery. To

reduce the possibility of an electrostatic

discharge, first stand outside of the

vehicle and touch the bodywork (metal

object).

• Do not rub cloths or rags over a battery.

The battery may explode as a result of

an electrostatic charge or through the

creation of a spark.

Taking care of the batteries

• To avoid freezing when the vehicle is

not used for a longer period of time in

extremely cold conditions, the batteries

must be removed and stored in a

location which is frost free.

• Turn off the contact switch and the

main switch before disconnecting the

battery terminal clamps. If this is not

done, electrical components (such as

the generator) may be damaged.

• Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off

the contact switch and the main switch

before disconnecting the connection

between the battery terminal clamp

and the negative terminal.

• VDL Bus & Coach recommends that

you do not carry out work such as

charging or removing the batteries

yourself. Preferably have this work

carried out by a recognized workshop,

such as a VDL Bus & Coach Service

workshop.





Batteries contain harmful sub-

tances. It is legally prohibited

to dispose of batteries with the

household waste. Batteries

must be collected separately

and disposed of in a way which

is not harmful to the environ-

ment.



 To avoid injury, the following

safety measures must always

be observed when working on

the batteries.



 To avoid freezing when the

vehicle is not used for a longer

period of time in extremely

cold conditions, the batteries

must be removed and stored in

a location which is frost free.

Introduction

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

The Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23 EC

came into force on 29th May 2002. Also,

European regulation no. 842/2006

regarding certain fluorinated greenhouse

gases came into force on 4th July 2006

and many of the requirements came into

force on 4th July 2007. The objective of this

legislation is, amongst other things, to

drastically reduce coolant emissions from

cooling installations.

This is achieved by applying the following

measures:

• The use of CFCs in new installations is

forbidden.

• Technical requirements are placed on

cooling installations.

• Work on cooling installations may only

be carried out by qualified personnel.

The responsibilities of the owner/operator

of the installation are being increased.

Implementation is by means of a logbook

and maintenance obligation.



 Always observe the local legal

regulations!





Regularly turn on the air condi-

tioning system (at least once a

month), even if no cooling is

required, to prevent the com-

pressor from leaking.

Operation and use

2 OPERATION AND USE

DOORS/HATCHES .................................................................... 19

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS............................................ 23

MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY ................................................ 50

DISPLAY .................................................................................... 54

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT................................................ 62

DRIVER’S SLEEPING COMPARTMENT .................................. 65

TOILET....................................................................................... 66

KITCHEN.................................................................................... 67

NAVIGATION SYSTEM ............................................................. 67

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION (ECAS) ........................................ 67

STEERING MECHANISM .......................................................... 68

MIRRORS................................................................................... 69

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVING WITH A TRAILING AXLE...... 70

Operation and use

DOORS/HATCHES

Passenger door/Central door

By turning the key, the handle (1) can be

locked/unlocked. By turning the handle,

the door is locked/unlocked

The door is opened/closed with push

button (2).

A contact strip on the edge of the door prevents

trapping when the door closes.

When the door is closed and the vehicle

speed is above 5 km/h, the door can not

be opened.

When the door is open and the vehicle

speed is above 5 km/h, it will still be

possible to close the door (see Priority

3 (53)).

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Connecting the vehicle to an external

air supply

If the pneumatic system has been blown

off and you wish to connect the vehicle to

an external air supply, then the following

must be taken into consideration:

• Open both doors.

• Pressurize the pneumatic system.

• Use the control switches to close and

open the doors.

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Engine cover

The bonnet is opened by undoing the lock

with the key and pulling at the same time

on the bonnet. The bonnet hinges

upwards with the aid of 2 gas springs.

When the bonnet is raised the left-hand

gas spring is mechanically locked.



 To avoid the door system from

malfunctioning, it is necessary

to follow the described proce-

dure.



 Avoid contact with hot or mov-

ing parts when the bonnet is

open.

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 Release the lock before closing

the bonnet.

Operation and use

The lock is released by pushing the spacer

cover against the spring, allowing the

bonnet to be closed.

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If the key breaks off in the lock the bonnet

can also be opened by pushing up the red

lever.

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Luggage hatches / Driver's sleeping

compartment hatch

The luggage compartments and the

driver’s sleeping compartment can be

unlocked using the switches on the

dashboard. If there is no air pressure

available, the compartments can only be

opened with a key (see Luggage hatch

emergency operation (76)).

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 The bonnet can only be

opened with this lever when

the broken key is still in the

lock.



 When using a key to open a

hatch, the central locking sys-

tem will no longer function.

To reactivate the central lock-

ing system, the hatch must

first be locked with the key.

Operation and use

Closing the luggage hatches

Always close flaps by means of the hand

grip.

Engine compartment side flap.

The engine compartment side flap may be

unlocked with a key and the flap can then

be opened.

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Fuel lid

The fuel lid can be unlocked with a key.

The lid can then be opened to give access

to the AdBlue tank (1) and the diesel tank

(2).

Glove compartment

Filling

By pressing on the diesel fuel tank cap (2),

e.g. with the filling pistol, the fuel tank cap

will open.

Having refuelled diesel, also fill up the

AdBlue tank with AdBlue liquid.



 Gloves which may be worn

when filling fuel tanks can be

stored in the glove compart-

ment (3).

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 Switch off the engine and

switch off the pre-heater before

filling fuel tanks.

Operation and use

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Operation and use

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

1. Driver‘s storage compartment

The upper section is lockable.

The lower section contains the hazard

warning triangle, a safety vest and a flash

light.

Intercom installation

The microphone for communication with

the driver‘s sleeping compartment is

located behind the driver‘s seat.

For operation of the communication

handset see: Intercom installation (65).

2. 12 Volt and 24 Volt connections

There is a 12 Volt connection and a 24 Volt

connection under the driver’s storage

compartment hatch, which are intended for

accessories.

The 24 Volt plug also serves as a power

supply for the inspection lamp.

The inspection lamp can only be used here

if its adaptor plug is fitted, see:

Plug (107)

3. Mirror adjustment

The mirrors are adjustable

electrically, provided the main

switch and ignition are switched

on, by moving the knob up,

down, left or right.

Turning knob to the right operates right

mirror.

Turning knob to the left operates left mirror.

1. Driver‘s storage compartment 23

2. 12 Volt and 24 Volt connections 23

3. Mirror adjustment 23

4. Contact switch 24

5. Parking brake 24

6. Climate system controls 27

7. Left-hand combination switch 29

8. Right-hand dashboard switches 30

9. Engine brake 33

10. Driver’s seat 34

11. Clutch pedal 34

12. Instrument panel 37

13. Steering wheel adjustments 38

14. Brake pedal 38

15. Right-hand combination switch 39

16. Spare wheel compartment handle 41

17. Ventilation grilles 41

18. Audio 41

19. Tachograph 42

20. Cup holders 42

21. Central dashboard switches 43

22. Navigation system 45

23. Refrigerator 45

24. Accelerator pedal 45

25. Gear shifting 46

26. Central storage compartment 49

27. Storage compartment behind the

selector lever 49

28. Hostess seat 50



 An electrical consumer of up to

150W may be connected to this

holder.



 Before connecting an acces-

sory, check which voltage the

accessory is suitable for.

Operation and use

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4. Contact switch

The ignition switch has four positions

which, once the main switch is engaged,

can be used as follows:

5. Parking brake

The parking brake operates only on the

rear axle and is operated by moving the

lever to the rear.

When the parking brake is

applied a lamp is illuminated on

the instrument panel.

The parking brake is released by moving

the lever forwards.

Where air pressure is insufficient the

ECAS symbol on the display will be

illuminated and the parking brake will not

release.

It is necessary to wait for the compressor

to charge up the air supply before driving

away see: Information menu (58).

If the foot brake is inoperable due to a fault

the parking brake may also function as an

emergency brake. The vehicle may be

brought to a controlled stop by gradually

raising the parking brake lever until it

reaches its stop.

0: Neutral position

The key can be removed.

All electric consumers which may be

needed during a journey are now

switched off.

I: Position 1

The key cannot be removed. All electric

consumers which may be needed

during a journey are now switched on.

All instrument indicator lamps are

illuminated for 3 seconds for control

purposes, and then only those that are

active remain illuminated

The fuel gauge and coolant temperature

indicators go to maximum and then

return to show the current reading.

Switching to position 1 while the main

menu is displayed switches to the

driving menu.

II: II: Not used.

III: Starting

Operates the starter motor. The key

must be turned further to the right

against the spring pressure.

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 The engine cannot be started if

the engine compartment door

is open.



 Using the parking brake as an

emergency brake in a vehicle

with an AS Tronic gearbox

whilst driving on a slippery

road may result in the engine

stalling. Power assisted steer-

ing is then no longer available!

Operation and use

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Operation and use

10 Fan adjustment in the passenger

compartment

If the passenger fan button is pressed,

then the fan speed will be activated.

The value can be changed using button

13. When button 13 is pushed for

longer than 1 second, the first value

changes every second.

11 Setting the clock, switching times

and activation periods



The actual time is normally

transmitted via the clock in the

tachograph/speedometer.

The actual time and the switching time

are indicated in hours and minutes in

the display.

One can program three weekly

programs with one on-duration each

which can be activated on as many

weekdays as required. Only one on-

duration - i.e. the next activated on-

duration - may expire, then the

activation has to be set anew.

Programming the timer

The timer is activated by a longer push

(longer than 2 s) of button 11, the LED

in button 13 flashes, and the time,

weekday, etc. are adjusted by the right

rocker button 13 (+) / (-).

Every chosen program can be opened

for adjustment by pushing button 11.

If button 13 (+) / (-) is held during the

adjustment, the adjusting speed slowly

increases after 2s, in order that the time

for example can be set quicker.

For quitting and storing the button 11

has to be actuated again.

The selecting menu is left if another

button is pushed during the adjusting

process or when no button is pushed

for more than 60s.

Activating a program

A short push (less than 2 s) of button 11

opens the indication- and activation

mode.

A program time (P1, P2 or P3) can be

selected by pressing button 13 (+)/(-)

and then activated by pressing button

11.

An activated on-duration is indicated as

follows:

When the contact switch is turned on:

“LED in button 11” on

When the contact switch is turned off:

“LED in button 11” flashes short time in

intervals of 3 s

12 Indication of the temperature in the

passenger compartment

A push of the button activates the

indication of the room temperature. The

nominal value can be changed using

button 13. When button 13 is pressed

for more than 1 second, the value is

changed in 1 °C steps every 1 second.

13 Button ( + ) button ( - )

The buttons (+) and (-) form a button for

the activation of the fan speed in the

passenger compartment (activated by

10), the nominal temperature in the

passenger compartment (activated by

12) and the timer (activated by 11).

Operation and use

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7. Left-hand combination switch

A. Air horn

The air horn operates when knob A is

pressed.

B. Windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers are operated by

turning switch B.

The switch has 4 positions.

C. Indicators, right

Moving the switch upwards operates the

right indicator. The green indicator lamp in

the instrument also flashes.

D. Indicators, left

Moving the switch downwards operates

the left indicator. The green indicator lamp

in the instrument also flashes.

For a brief use of the indicators the switch

should be pushed slightly against the

spring pressure.

E. Main beam flash

To flash the headlights, the switch must be

moved upwards until it meets a resistance.

F. Main beam

The main beam works if the switch is

moved upwards past the resistance, but

only if the contact switch and the dipped

beam have been turned on. The blue

indicator lamp in the instrument illuminates

when main beam is on.

G. Windscreen washers

If part G of the switch is pressed, the

windscreen washer installation is activated

and the windscreen wipers make two

strokes.

Headlight washers

The headlight washers operate at the

same time as the windscreen washers,

when dipped beam is on.

Position 0: Wipers off

Intermit-

tent wipe

In this position the wipers

operate every 8 seconds.

Position I: Wipers on, low speed

Position II: Wipers on, high speed

Operation and use

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8. Right-hand dashboard switches

A. Main switch

When it is switched on the main

switch connects the battery with:

• the switches to operate the

doors.

• The ignition.

• audio installation and other

accessories, such as video, lighting in

the toilet etc.

When the main switch is off the tachograph

clock continues to run, the warning system

may be used and the pre-heater can be

activated if previously set.

B. Low current protection

Switching on overrules low

current protection

C. Option

This position is not in use and

can, therefore, be used to operate an

optional instrument or accessory.

D. Front sidelights/dipped beam

The switch has three positions.

Corner light (optional)

Functioning of the corner light is only

possible when the vehicle lights are

switched on.

A. Main switch 30

B. Low current protection 30

C. Option 30

D. Front sidelights/dipped beam 30

E. Front and rear fog lights 31

F. Option 31

G. Electrically operated driver’s side

window 31

H. Electrically heated driver’s side

window

I. Driver’s ventilation fan 31

J. Hostess ventilation fan 31

K. Reversing buzzer 31

L. Electrical roller blind 31

M. Electrical roller blind 31

N. Ferry lift/rear kneeling 31

O. Ferry lift/front kneeling 31

P. Switching on and off of the optional

wheelchair lift. 32

Q. School bus warning lights 32

R. Right/fixed trailing axle wheels 32

S. Trailing axle relief 32

T. Easy start off 32

U. Select 32

V. Activate 33



 The master switch can not be

turned off when the engine is

running.

0: Off

1: Front sidelights on.

2: Front sidelights and dipped/main

beam on (depending on the

position of the steering column

switch).

Dipped or main beam operates

only with the main switch and

ignition on.

Operation and use

At normal driving situation on a straight

road the corner light is switched off.

When turning a corner (direction indicator)

or slow driving at a curvy road (at a speed

up to 20 km/h) the concerned corner light

will automatically switch on.

When selecting reverse gear, both corner

lights will also switch on as a parking aid.

E. Front and rear fog lights

The switch has three positions.

Fog lights can only be switched on when

front sidelight or dipped-, or main beam is

on.

F. Option

This position is not in use and can,

therefore, be used to operate an optional

instrument or accessory.

G. Electrically operated driver’s side

window

To open or close the driver‘s

screen, the switch must be

pressed on the top or the

bottom side.

H. Electrically heated driver’s side

window

Simultaneous switching on and

off of the driver's window and/or

window in service door.

The light in the switch will be

brightly lit when this function is in use.

I. Driver’s ventilation fan

Turns the driver’s ventilation fan

on and off.

J. Hostess ventilation fan

Turns the hostess’ ventilation

fan on and off.

K. Reversing buzzer

Switching on/off a buzzer when

driving in reverse.

L. Electrical roller blind

To open or close the left hand

sun blind, push respectively the

upper or lower part of this

switch respectively.

M. Electrical roller blind

To open or close the right hand

sun blind, push the upper or

lower part of this switch

respectively.

N. Ferry lift/rear kneeling

For the operation, see “Ferry lift/

front kneeling”.

O. Ferry lift/front kneeling

There are two ways of

temporarily changing the coach

level by pneumatic suspension,

making it either higher or lower

than the neutral driving level. The

temporary high adjustment is usually used

to obtain more ground clearance for, e.g.

boarding ferries. Adjusting downwards

makes it easier for passengers to board.

0: OFF

1: Front fog lights on

2: Front-, and rear fog lights on

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 Switching off the main switch

switches off the rear fog lamp,

and the fog lights switch must

be reset before the rear fog

lamp can be switched on

again.

Operation and use

If the pneumatic suspension is not in the

neutral position this is indicated in both

cases by the illumination of the yellow

ECAS symbol in the display.

If the pneumatic suspension is not in the neutral

position the warning light on the switch is

illuminated.

P. Switching on and off of the optional

wheelchair lift.

Q. School bus warning lights

The vehicle can be equipped

with school bus warning lights

as an optional extra. When the

door is opened, the warning

lights are turned on automatically. This

function can be turned off using this switch.

R. Right/fixed trailing axle wheels

This switch is used to place the

trailing axle in the straight-

ahead position and to lock it in

this position. This can be useful

in particular manoeuvres at speeds below

30 km/h.

This switch may also be of assistance on

extremely slippery roads.

If this function is turned on, the red warning

light in the switch will be lit.

S. Trailing axle relief

If, under extreme conditions,

the grip of the driven wheels is

not sufficient for the vehicle to

pull away, this switch can be

used to temporarily relieve the trailing axle

(maximum 3 tons). As a result, more

pressure will temporarily be placed on the

driven wheels.

The trailing axle relief lasts for 80 seconds.

If it is necessary to relieve the trailing axle

again, you will have to wait at least 50

seconds before the system reacts again.

This is due to legal requirements relating to

the maximum axle loading.

If this function is turned on, the red warning

light in the switch will be lit.

T. Easy start off

The vehicle is equipped with an electronic

starting device (easy start). For more

information, see Pulling away with starting

assistance (47).

U. Select

To go through the various

functions and menu’s in the

0: Raising (front and rear)

1: Driving position (neutral)

2: Kneel (front)



 If the vehicle is equipped with a

lift for disabled people or with

standing places, the vehicle

speed is limited to 5 km/h when

the vehicle is kneeled.



 If the vehicle is not in the neu-

tral position, the maximum

vehicle speed may not exceed

5 km/h.



 The ECAS system switches

automatically to driving (neu-

tral) position above 20 km/h,

and switches in again if the

speed falls below 5 km/h.



 This option will only function

when main switch and parking

brake are on.



 If the vehicle has a trailing

axle: ensure, before opening

the lift door, that the trailing

axle is in the straight-ahead

position.

Operation and use

display, push respectively the upper or

lower part of this switch.

Upper part means one position forward,

lower part means one position backward.

V. Activate

This switch accesses menu 1.

Next by pushing this switch the,

with the select switch, chosen

function can be activated.

9. Engine brake

The engine brake may be used during

prolonged braking, for example during

descents or when braking from high

speeds.

Depressing the engine brake operating

knob provides extra braking via the engine.

Fuel injection is reduced and the butterfly

valve in the exhaust system is closed.

This reduces brake wear.

The additional power declines as the

engine speed falls.



 By using the emergency switch,

it is not possible to meet the

electrical system’s switching off

conditions. This may have seri-

ous consequences for various

electrical systems in the vehi-

cle. Therefore, only use the

emergency switch in the event of

an emergency.



 The emergency switch can also

be used to reset the electrical

system.

For this, you have to turn off the

contact switch and the main

switch. Wait at least 2 minutes

after turning off the contact

switch to enable the EAS system

to shut down.

Use the emergency switch to turn

off all the electrical consumers,

with the exception of the hazard

warning lights, the pre-heater and

the tachograph.



 The engine brake does not

function at engine speeds

below 700 rpm.

Operation and use

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10. Driver’s seat

11. Clutch pedal

For an explanation of how to use the

clutch, see Gear shifting (46).



 Set the seat in the desired

position before starting to

drive.

A: Shoulder adjustment

Pull the lever upwards and adjust the

shoulder to the desired position.

B: Seat back adjustment

Pull the lever upwards and adjust the

seat back to the desired position.

C: Seat heating

Switch on/off the seat heating.

D: Lumbar support adjustment

The air-cushion in the seat back can be

filled (+) or emptied (-) by pushing on

the top or bottom of the knob.

E: Seat height adjustment

Push or pull the handle up or down to

adjust the seat to the desired height. The

seat is adjustable over a range of 100 mm.

F: Vibration dampers

Raise the lever (Seating comfort “soft”),

Press down the lever (Seating comfort

“hard”).



 The vibration damper must

always be set so that it offers enough

resistance on a poor road surface, so

that the driver will not loose contact

with the pedals.

G: Quick lowering

Push the handle downward until the seat is

lowered to its lowest position. (Useful when

getting in or out).

When the handle is returned to its previous

position, the seat returns to its former

height.

H: Fore and aft adjustment

Pull the handle up and adjust the seat to

the required position. The seat is

adjustable over a range of 180 mm.

I: Adjusting the seat lengthways

Pull the handle upwards and adjust the

seat to the required position.

J: Adjusting seat inclination

Pull the hand lever upward to place the

seat in the desired position. Releasing

the hand lever locks the seat in position.

K: Armrest adjustment (optional)

The knurled knob at the front can adjust

the inclination.

L: Hands-free phone/microphone

switch (optional)

Switches on/off the microphone/hands-

free phone.

Operation and use

Specyfikacje produktu

Marka:	VDL
Kategoria:	Automatyczny
Model:	Futura FHD2

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