Tech Tips

How to adjust Mercedes-Benz MirrorCam

What do the distance indicator lines on the display mean? The distance indicator lines, which illuminate in the display screen of the MirrorCam system, assist drivers in estimating the distances of objects and oncoming traffic behind the vehicle. There are three fixed lines displayed together. The line closest to the…

Horton Fan – What to look for.

The Horton fan clutch has one of the most important functions in truck’s operation, yet it is one of the most overlooked components and least maintained item. In this “What to Look for” feature, we’ll explain how the Horton fan clutch works, what weekly maintenance it requires and importantly what…

Brakes – what to look for.

In this series of  “what to look for” we’ll work through the basics of vehicle pre-start inspection focusing on heavy-vehicle brakes. In the past the old tick and flick checklist encouraged drivers to have a brief gander over their truck before they commenced their shift. However, with the new stringent Chain…