FUNCTION

Types of driver's cab

The type of the driver's cab is based on
the intended use and the chassis arrangement with regard to the total length and
dependent placement of the engine (
page 2.1).

Driver's cab concept

MAN has constructed various driver's
cabs that were specially conceived for
each intended use:

260
360
365

306

4.1

CBE driver's cab

4.1Types

Long driver's cabs with one or two bunks

for the legally prescribed breaks are normally used in long-distance transport.
These driver's cabs are slightly narrower,
which has a positive effect on the agility,
the weight and not least on the costs. The
entrance height is low. By selecting the
corresponding roof height, there is a generous amount of storage space and a
large interior volume available for one-man
or two-man operation.

310
310

COE driver's cab

Wide driver's cabs with greater entrance

height to favour a driver's cab floor that is
as level as possible are typical of international long-distance transport. This includes an interior optimised for longer stays
in the driver's cab. With different roof
heights (one or two-man operation), these
cabs provide the greatest possible
amount of storage space and maximum
interior volume. MAN driver's cabs have
comfortable bunks with lengths of up to
2200 mm and widths of up to 790 mm.
Even large or well-built drivers will find
adequate freedom of movement here and
well-sprung soft padding. Alongside the
classical arrangement one above the
other on the rear wall, bunks in a separate
sleeping berth above the actual driver's
cab (top sleepers) are possible.

Long-distance transport

1365

1645

DRIVER'S CAB

The most frequently used driver's cab is

the COE driver's cab. Here, the driver's
cab is located above the engine ( Fig.).
An engine tunnel is normally used for this
type. The great advantage lies in the shorter overall length, which benefits the body
loading volume. Here, the legally specified
space for the driver's cab is exploited in
the best possible way.

For local transport (goods distribution,

construction site transport, etc.), short to
medium-long driver's cabs without bunk
options are adequate. Here, the driver has
to get in and out of the vehicle frequently,
which means that door handles that are
convenient to reach, non-slip steps and a
low height of the driver's cab floor are of
great significance. The low driver's cab
weight enables a high maximum payload.
The relatively narrow driver's cabs improve the agility of the vehicle on manoeuvering. In order to favour a lower entrance
height, the engine tunnel stretches slightly
higher into the driver's cab.

International long-distance transport

1DRIVER'S CAB

With the CBE design, the engine is located in front of the driver's cab. This means
the driver's cab floor can be kept relatively
low above the frame. In the past, this type
was widespread in all types of transport,
but it is only used nowadays in the European region for construction site transport
and special vehicles ( page 2.2).

Local transport

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BASIC PRINCIPLES

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Driver's cab modules

As a result of the different transport tasks
involved, the large commercial vehicle
manufacturers have a full range of driver's
cab variants. These variants can be used
to configure vehicles between 7.5 and
over 18 t permitted total weight, tailored to
each area of application.
The following section is intended to illustrate the fundamental structure of the driver's cab and range of vehicles as an example representing most commercial vehicle manufacturers. The driver's cab
module system is implemented in this way
or in a similar way.

EXAMPLE

app. 1.70 m

app. 2.00 m

app. 2.20 m

Light local goods transport

Permitted total weight: 7.512 t
Required driver's cab properties: compact, low weight, low, best-possible entry
Entrance: usually only 1 step
Tyres: usually 17.5"
Driver's cab module:

app. 2.30 m

X 2 bodyshell cells (short, long)

app. 1.70 m

app. 2.00 m

Medium local goods transport

Permitted total weight: 1418 t (26 t)

DRIVER'S CAB

Required driver's cab properties: compact, low weight, low, best-possible entry
Entrance: usually 23 steps
Tyres: 19.5" or 22.5"
Driver's cab module:
Usually in this class, the driver's cabs of
the light class are combined with the
chassis used for medium local goods
transport. The module thus corresponds
to that for the light vehicles.

app. 2.20 m

In additional, MAN supplies a twin-compartment cab for this tonnage (not illustrated).
Due to the greater tyre dimensions and
chassis heights (enhancement of load-bearing capacity), the driver's cab is higher
above the road (higher entrance).

app. 2.50 m
Driver's cab variants for medium local goods transport

4.2

In addition, MAN supplies a twin-compartment cab for this tonnage (not illustrated).

Driver's cab variants for light local goods transport

4.2.1Driver's cab modules for commercial vehicles as of 7.5 t

X 1 door variant

4.2Driver's cab concept

X 3 roof variants (flat short, flat long,

high long)

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Heavy local goods transport (local) and

regional long-distance transport (industry)

EXAMPLE
app. 1.90 m

app. 2.30 m

Permitted total weight: as of 18 t

Required driver's cab properties: low
weight, less frequent entry, increases demands on interior (driving and operating
convenience); driver's cab floor placed lower for ease of entry than in the case of
pure long-distance vehicles; slightly higher centre tunnel (results naturally from the
minimum distance above the engine). The
chassis of these vehicles usually correspond to those for international long-distance transport.

app. 2.30 m

Entrance: usually 3 steps (driver's cab

floor height approx. 1.30 m)
Tyres: 22.5"
Driver's cab module:
X 2 bodyshell cells (short, long)
X 3 roof variants (low short, low long,
high long)
X 1 door variant

app. 2.50 m

International long-distance transport

DRIVER'S CAB

Required driver's cab properties: highest

demands regarding interior (driving, operating and living comfort). For this reason,
driver's cab floor positioned high with minimum centre tunnel height for full standing height (in high-roof version) and unhindered access to the bunk (depending
on manufacturer, even a flat continuous
driver's cab floor is possible; then, however, extreme entrance heights).

Driver's cab variants for heavy local goods transport and regional long-distance
transport

app. 2.30 m

Permitted total weight: as of 18 t

Entrance: usually 34 steps (driver's cab

floor height usually between 1400 and
1500 mm)
Tyres: 22.5"
Driver's cab module:

app. 2.50 m

X 1 bodyshell cell (long)

X 2 roof variants (low, high)
X 1 door variant

app. 2.50 m

4.3

Driver's cab variants for international long-distance transport

Structure of the driver's cab

The structure of the driver's cab must
meet the following requirements:

Stability
The loads that arise during operation are
applied to the cab structure via the driver's cab mounting. The high level of inherent stability of the driver's cab achieved by MAN as a result of the engineering
design enables optimised absorption of
the forces. The self-supporting construction of the driver's cab bodyshell achieves
this with low dead weight.

X High inherent stability

X Constructive passive safety
X Lightweight construction
X Corrosion protection
X Company-internal aesthetics
As a rule, modern driver's cabs are built as
self-supporting, all-steel bodyshell structures. Full galvanisation of all metal parts
ensures sustained corrosion protection
( Fig.).

Passive safety
A high level of occupant protection can be
achieved in cab-over-engine vehicles almost without a "crumple zone" only by
means of a combination of non-deforming
driver's cab cell, retention systems and
crash elements in the driver's cab mounting ( Fig. page 12.3).
The rigid cab structure that preserves the
survival space in MAN driver's cabs has
been configured in accordance with international security standards by means of
FEM calculations (FEM = Finite Elements
Method). To preserve the survival space in
the event of a crash, for example, the driver's cabs in the Trucknology Generation
have three all-round seat belts:
X in the area of the driver's cab floor

Legally prescribed ECE tests for examination of crash safety ( page 12.4) have to
be run prior to the vehicle homologation.
The efficiency of the implemented measures has been verified on the basis of a large number of real crash tests.
Lightweight construction
As the transport capacity and economy
have the highest priority in the area of
commercial vehicles, weight also has to
be saved in the driver's cab to increase
the possible maximum payload.
On modern driver's cabs, this is achieved
by means of self-supporting bodyshell
structures with various sheet-metal thicknesses, the corresponding sections and
the favourable arrangement of seams and
sheet-metal overlaps: "lightweight
construction".
Company-internal aesthetics
Every manufacturer attempts to express
the company philosophy in its design
using aesthetic elements. The form of the
driver's cab ensures that vehicles are differentiated from those of competitors and
that they are integrated in the company's
ranges of vehicles.

4.3Engineering design

X in the area of the lower edge of the

window

DRIVER'S CAB

X in the area of the roof mounting (

Fig. page 12.4)

D
T

S
T

Driver's cab structure with components of the MAN module system

4.4

LEGEND
D
Roof module
F
Driver's cab module
S
System carrier
T
Door module

FUNCTION

4.3.1Structure

BASIC PRINCIPLES

FUNCTION

X Large flanging radii on the front section

X Front aprons pulled down low
X Air deflection devices on and behind
the driver's cab
X Aerodynamically contoured mirrors
X Closed entrance steps
Alongside the purely aerodynamic shape
of the driver's cab, the aerodynamic design ( page 18.6) has to perform other
tasks:
X Intensive air flow to the radiator
X Optimised through-flow of the driver's
cab interior
X Better view towards the rear and for
vehicles overtaking in wet conditions
X Low intrinsic soiling

Air deflection devices in the area of the

front flanging radii below the windows create an air flow that keeps the splash water
mist away from the side surfaces and guides them towards the rear. Together with
aerodynamic chassis panelling, grooved
mats in the wheel houses effectively limit
splash water mist. This greatly improves
the driver's own view towards the rear and

TGA driver's cab with air deflection devices

4.5

The legal stipulation to reduce splash water mist by means of air deflection devices
has been implemented by MAN not only
constructively: the grooved mats in the
wheel houses, for example, have even
been included in series standard equipment since the introduction of the Trucknology Generation.

Air deflection devices

When swirled in the air, solid particles soil
the outer surfaces of the driver's cab, especially in combination with wet conditions. On the glass and mirror surfaces, this
can sometimes lead to annoying obstructions of the view to the side and towards
the rear, also for vehicles that are behind
or are overtaking.

DRIVER'S CAB

X Low noise level

To achieve a pleasant interior climate,

good through-ventilation is necessary.
Aerodynamic air inlets and ducts for the
distribution of fresh air and heated air as
well as ventilation are to be taken into account in the engineering design of the cabin ( page 13.1).

in particular the view of vehicles that are

behind or are overtaking.

With regard to the aerodynamic shape of

the driver's cab, the following elements,
among others, are use in the vehicle design:

Air throughput
The performance capability of cooling
units also depends on their air throughput.
Alongside purely aesthetic considerations, the design of the radiator cover on
the front section of the driver's cab is decisive for dimensioning (required design
envelope) the heat exchanger.

4.3.2Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics of the driver's cab

Economy is of decisive significance in the
transport business. Alongside the economy of the drive train, the aerodynamics
play a large role in reducing the fuel consumption in long-distance transport with
high average speeds.

FUNCTION

EXAMPLE

Corrosion protection
With regard to the long useful life of commercial vehicles, it is also important to
adequately protect the driver's cab
against material wear due to corrosion.

Cathodic immersion painting

Besides enhancing the visual appearance,
the vehicle paintwork has above all the
task of protecting the driver's cab surface
against external influences, above all
against aggressive substances in water
and in the air. It forms a continuous protective film that is light-resistant, hard and
elastic at the same time.

MAN has strict manufacturing regulations

for the corrosion protection of driver's cabs:

X Full galvanisation of all steel parts of

the driver's cab bodyshell structure
X Effective through-ventilation
X Zinc-phosphate coating
X Cathodic immersion painting
X Seam sealing at abutting edges and
overlaps
X Reinforced undersealing (tectyl)
X Body-cavity protection
X Thorough coating of all edges and
cavities
X Partial powder coating (high level of
paint hardness) on add-on parts e.g.
steel bumpers
X Use of inner wing panels made of PP

DRIVER'S CAB

X Specific use of components made of

resilient, recyclable plastics at
exposed points (front opening, corner
parts, bumpers Fig.)

To enable the greatest possible leak tightness of the primer, the cathodic immersion process (cataphoresis) is used. Here,
the entire driver's cab body is immersed in
an electrolyte (liquid with electrically charged particles) ( Fig.). The particles of the
electrolyte are floating paint particles with
a positive charge. Due to their positive
charge, they form the anode (positive terminal). The immersed body is negatively
charged it forms the cathode (negative
terminal).
As a result of the voltage applied between
the cathode and anode, the paint particles
flow to the body and firmly attach themselves. The operation runs until the last
bare patch has been covered with paint.
The positive hydrogen ions that arise during the electrolysis prevent oxidation during the coating process.

Cathodic immersion painting on the MAN driver's cab

4.6

Then the driver's cab bodyshell is dip-prime coated: the interior with 1015 m, the
exterior with 1520 m layer thickness.
The next step is to seal the spot-welded
connections, flanges, joins and edges.
Then, irregularities in the primer are balanced out with filler (interior 2030 m, exterior 2535 m thick).
The layer thickness of the paint finish is
2030 m on the interior, 3040 m on
the exterior( Fig. page 4.7).
In view of the quality of the galvanisation
and/or paintwork for the blank components, no body-cavity protection is required. Inner wing panels made of PP are
used nowadays instead of PVC undersealing.

Important measures for corrosion protection are:

first of all, the finished driver's cab bodyshell is cleaned. In the second work step,
it is degreased and zinc-phosphate coated. The layer thickness is 1 m (0.001
mm).

4.3.3Paintwork and corrosion protection

BASIC PRINCIPLES

EXAMPLE

1
2

DRIVER'S CAB

5
1
2
3
4
5
6

Driver's cab bodyshell

Zinc phosphate coating
Immersion painting (primer)
Sealing spot-welded connections, flanges, joins and edges
Filler
Paint finish

Corrosion protection on the MAN driver's cab

4.7

BASIC PRINCIPLES

FUNCTION

Driver's cab mounting

On cab-over-engine vehicles, which are
the vehicles most frequently used, the driver's cab mounting assumes two main
tasks:

Four-point mounting
Modern driver's cabs are supported on a
four-point mounting. The simple fourpoint mounting has rubber/steel elements
for the two front mounting points (simultaneously tilt hinges) and two suspension
struts at the rear (spring-shock-absorber
units). If suspension struts are also used at
the front, the vibration characteristics of
the driver's cab are improved, as short impacts are better absorbed.

X Vibration insulation against road surface influences and vibrations of the

drive train
X Tilting the driver's cab for maintenance and repair work
The driver's cab is a vibrating mass. A
spring-shock-absorber system is required
for the driver's cab mounting to effectively
relieve the load on the driver caused by
hard road surface bumps and continuous
vibrations ( page 3.9).
The frequency range of vibration that is
pleasant for the driver lies at 14 Hz. To
achieve this, a damped, soft suspension
is required. However, the cabin must not
become unstable due to a mounting that
is too soft (rolling and pitching page
18.1).

Also in the case of driver's cab mountings,

air suspension is regarded as the most
comfortable option. At the same, there is
the possibility here to modify the level of
the driver's cab depending on the load
(occupants, luggage, etc.). Air springs are
used on the rear mounting or a full air suspension driver's cab mounting ( Fig.).
The majority of MAN commercial vehicles
nowadays are delivered with a full air suspension driver's cab mounting; this is already series standard equipment for all
long driver's cabs.

Level control
MAN driver's cabs with full air suspension
driver's cab mountings are equipped with
level control that resets the horizontal position of the driver's cab e.g. in the case of
one-man operation or uneven loads. The
required air pressure in each air bellows is
controlled by a level control valve that is
part of every air-spring-shock-absorber
unit and is operated by means of a corresponding linkage depending on the driver's cab position in relation to the vehicle
frame.
The air-spring-shock-absorber modules
CALM (Cabin Air Levelling Module) made
by ZF Sachs and Wabco already contain
an integrated level control valve. The elimination of the external level control valve as
well as the corresponding adjustment and
securing components simplifies assembly
and reduces the problem of space in the
cabin.

DRIVER'S CAB

LEGEND
1
Front driver's cab mounting (tilt hinges)
2
Rear driver's cab mounting
3
Crash elements (for defined movement towards the rear)
4
Level control sensor
5
Air-spring-shock-absorber unit

3
4
5

Air suspension on the TGA driver's cab

4.8

4.3.4Mounting

New crash elements at the mounting

points permit a defined movement of the
driver's cab towards the rear in the event
of a frontal collision ( Fig. page 12.3).
This is an additional contribution made by
MAN to passive safety ( page 12.2).

FUNCTION

EXAMPLE

Tilting mechanism
Hydraulic tilting mechanisms are used to
tilt the driver's cab. For safety reasons, the
tilting mechanism is located on the side
facing away from traffic. A wide tilt angle of
more than 65, as is usual on the new
MAN driver's cabs of the Trucknology Generation, makes it easier to carry out
maintenance and repair work on the engine ( Fig. above).
In a manner similar to a hydraulic jack, the
operator has to operate the tilting pump
on the side below the cabin with a lever.
An electric tilting pump is also available as
an optional extra.
As a rule, the driver's cab is automatically
disengaged on tilting and engaged on lowering it. Incorrect engagement and locking is indicated to the driver by a warning lamp in the cockpit.
Components of the driver's cab tilting mechanism are ( Fig. below):
1
2
3

Hexagon bolt for operating lever of

tilting pump
Hydraulic collecting lines
Hydraulic line for disengaging the
rear driver's cab mountings
Hydraulic tilting cylinder

DRIVER'S CAB

Driver's cab tilting mechanism

4.9

FUNCTION

Entrance to the driver's cab

For reasons related to accident prevention
and the sequence of movements, the high
entrance frequently found in commercial
vehicle driver's cabs requires ergonomic
solutions ( page 4.12) in the engineering
design phase.

Door and entrance

The door handles should be fitted in an
adequately low position and, where possible, they should open downwards.

motorised drive systems as well as the

door lock mechanism (optional: central locking system) and structural reinforcements.

Wide door opening angles of virtually 90

allow the driver to enter the cab without
twisting his or her spine.

For commercial vehicles in short-haul and

local goods transport in particular, where
the driver frequently gets in and out, the
following aspects should be taken into account in engineering design:

On the outside, the doors frequently cover

the top steps of the entrance. This not
only favours the aerodynamics but also
protects the steps against soiling and
against icing over in winter. Especially in
wet weather and in construction site
transport with heavy soiling, non-slip
steps are essential to prevent slipping and
injuries.

Handles, armrests and also storage compartments for required utensils are integrated in the inner door panels. Furthermore, outlets at the side windows frequently ensure a clear view during poor
weather conditions ( page 13.1).

X Door handles that are convenient to

reach with favourable opening direction
X Adequately large opening angles
X Non-slip, wide steps
X Lighting for the steps
X Adequately low height of the lowest
step
X Spacing of the steps as even as possible
X Hand-rail type handles on both sides,
where possible
X Low height of the driver's cab floor
above the road surface

Lighting makes it easier to climb into and

out of the driver's cab in darkness. Low
step heights make it easier to get in and
out. The safest grip on climbing into and
out of the cabin is only provided by handrails fitted on both sides.

The driver's door of the Trucknology Generation contains a new kind of control
module in the area of the armrest. It combines the operating elements for electrical
adjustment of all mirrors and the mirror
heating with those of the automatic window lifters and the central locking system
( Fig.).

To get to the driver's seat, it is normally

necessary to twist your body. This movement can made easier if there is a fast lowering facility for the seat as well as an articulated steering wheel.

DRIVER'S CAB

4
3
5

6
7

Entrance on the TGA-XXL driver's cab

4.10

Operating module in the driver's door

4.3.5Entrance and doors

Inside the doors, there are a number of

add-on parts that make it easier to drive in
the commercial vehicle and increase driving comfort. The door add-on parts include the side windows with manual or
LEGEND
1
Joystick for mirror position
2
Mirror preselection left/right
3
Mirror preselection
4
Mirror heating
5
2. Mirror position
6
Window lifter
7
Unlocking passenger's door

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Dashboard
Besides the collision safety provided by
soft, deforming material on the dashboard, MAN pays particular attention to
the clear layout and reachability of the instruments and operating elements.

Above all long-distance transport requires

that the driver spend long hours behind
the steering wheel and the transport is expected to be extremely reliable. Driving
comfort and the functional and ergonomic
design of the driver's workplace are the
most important requirements here. The
perfect overview through the large windscreen and side windows, especially in
the TGA-XXL driver's cab, ensure an enhanced feel similar driving a coach. It
provides optimised freedom of movement
in the entire interior and a wide range of
easily accessible, varied storage compartments for personal effects. The low height
of the engine tunnel creates generous
sense of space.

DRIVER'S CAB

For resting and spending the night in the

MAN driver's cab, comfortable and largearea bunks as well as effective air-conditioning and heating systems for the stationary vehicle ensure resting and sleeping
comfort that meets most requirements.

Interior of the TGA-XXL driver's cab

4.11

Pedals
Clutch, accelerator and brake pedals that
are easy to move and convenient to reach
are available as standing or hanging versions. At MAN, however, only hanging pedals are used.

blinds are concealed unassumingly behind the panelling, where they are protected against dirt and damage.
The side glare protection is available for all
MAN driver's cabs and can also be retrofitted without difficulty. When folded out, it
does not restrict freedom of movement on
entering and leaving the vehicle.
In addition, all-round tinted windows and
an exterior sun visor in front of the windscreen are available as optional extras for
MAN driver's cabs.

Visibility conditions
The side windows and windscreen enable
an optimised view. An additional window
behind the door enables an oblique view
towards the rear for tight-angled entrances and thus improves active safety. Large and clearly visible exterior mirrors
ensure the best possible all-round view.

Light and sound

The versatile interior lighting with separate
reading light for the driver and passenger
guarantee a high level of comfort. A red
nightlight generates non-dazzling lighting
during darkness, additionally enhancing
the fitness-related safety of the driver (
page 12.1).

So that the driver retains an overview in

any weather, the high-pressure washing
system for the head lights as well as washing nozzles arranged on the wiper arms
enable optimised and convenient cleaning, even while the vehicle is being driven.

The radio and loudspeakers ensure the

best possible sound and create a pleasant atmosphere.

The sun blinds on the inside of the windscreen consist of high-quality textile material. They provide the driver with effective
and simple glare protection in direct sunlight or other strong light sources. Unused

Interior concept
MAN driver's cabs provide the greatest
possible comfort with a high level of functionality. The interplay of the entire interior
design, the atmosphere and equipment
makes a major contribution to the wellbeing of the driver and to preserving his or
her performance capability the basis for
the highest level of active safety.

4.4.1Overall concept

FUNCTION

4.4Interior design

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Ergonomics
The expression "ergonomics" refers to an
area of work sciences that deals with the
performance capability of working people,
attempting to adapt the technology used
to human beings. All sensory perceptions
and sequences of movement that are necessary for the work to be done are taken
into account in this adaptation.

Cockpit
The most important features of an ergonomic cockpit include operating elements
that are easy to reach and clearly legible
instruments as well as control displays.
Touching pleasant surfaces and shapes
enhances the impression of comfort.

The ergonomic aspects for engineering

design in vehicle construction include:
X Force required for sequences of
movement
X Force required against acceleration of
own body mass
X Static body postures
X Reach and position of operating elements
X Visual recognisability and assignment
of operating elements
X Haptic surfaces and shapes (sense of
touch)
X Visual registration of the environment
(visibility conditions)
X Acoustic registration of the environment (registration of signals and noises)

Driver's view
A safe view of all events in the environment of the vehicle is also part of the ergonomics of the driver's seating position (
Fig.). Good visibility conditions are to be
ensured at a stage as early as engineering
design by eliminating or reducing covering
elements (beams, pillars, ribs, etc.) and
during operation by keeping the window
surfaces free using powerful ventilation
and heating systems ( page 13.1).
Operation
Operating the steering wheel and pedals
requires strength. Relief provided by power steering support or a corresponding
mechanical configuration requires a compromise here, as adequately sensitive
feedback is required to drive the vehicle
safely. A driver's workplace set up in line
with individual body requirements also includes a safe steering wheel adjustment
that is easy to operate ( Fig.).

DRIVER'S CAB

Driver's seat / Co-driver's seat

Modern seats permit adaptation to virtually any build of driver. With what is mainly a

Driver's field of vision in the cockpit

4.12

Steering wheel adjustment on the TGA

static body posture while driving, the socalled "comfort angle" should be assumed and preserved. This is the range of
angles for body joints that is pleasant for
human beings.
The seat adjustments of seats normally
used today, frequently also with airsprung seat, provide all the necessary adjustment options. Good lateral support
against transversal acceleration make vehicle operation easier. Retention systems
increase safety ( page 12.6).
Comfort seat
A comprehensively equipped comfort
seat is available for the Trucknology Generation. The air-sprung suspended seat
with integrated 3-point seat belt provides
the usual adjustment options and a pneumatic lumbar support as well as the possibility to adapt the side contours and
shoulders ( Fig. page 4.13, A). The low
level of play of the seat mechanism reduces wear and extends the service life. A
moving height limit stop prevents the seat
from shooting up to the highest seat position when the driver stands up.

FUNCTION

4.4.2Cockpit and seats

BASIC PRINCIPLES

FUNCTION

EXAMPLE

Comfort seat setting options ( A):

1
2
3
4
5

6
7
8
9

10
11

DRIVER'S CAB

12

Integrated three-point seat belt system

Armrest adjustment
Backrest adjustment
Shoulder adjustment 6 x 2 = 12
Lumbar support and side contour
adjustment (IPS = Integrated Pneumatic System)
Height adjustment
8 x 12.5 = 100 mm
Shock absorber adjustment
Fast lowering facility
Horizontal adjustment 180 mm;
Additional path towards the rear:
Driver's seat 100 mm,
Passenger's seat 150 mm
Horizontal suspension
Seat cushion depth adjustment
6 x 10 = 60 mm
Inclination adjustment 4/+12

Climatised seat
The first fully climatised driver's seat available for trucks provides a pleasant
seating climate in all temperature conditions. The integrated seat heating generates cosy warmth in winter. At high summer temperatures, are barely perceptible,
temperature-controlled air flow cools and
dries the contact surfaces to the seat cushion and backrest. A temperature sensor
in the seat cushion and a correspondingly
configured control unit monitor adherence
to the comfort range between 30 and
33 C in the contact area. For example, a
climatised seat heated by the sun reaches
a pleasant contact temperature after
about 5 minutes ( BF).
Co-driver's resting seat
The co-driver's resting seat with its high
level of seating comfort ensures a relaxed
stay in the driver's cab during non-driving
time. The seat cushion, backrest and armrests have soft upholstery and can be moved by means of a quick adjustment facility to a resting or lying position. The
height-adjustable neck cushion supports
the comfortable position of the head. The
additional shift path towards the rear creates generous legroom in the resting position ( GI).

2
3
4

12
11

10

0 min

3 min

Comfort, climatised and resting seats for MAN driver's cabs

4.13

F
5 min

DRIVER'S CAB

The driver and possibly also passengers in

the long-distance transport truck have to
be able to store a great deal of luggage
and personal equipment in a way that is
tidy and safe. The luggage storage system
in the MAN long-distance driver's cab
provides a great many possibilities here.
For example, the large-volume driver's
cab has three additional closed storage
compartments above the windscreen;
these are lit inside and can be fitted with
locks on request ( AB).
Cooler box or refrigerator
Under the bunk is either a removable storage box or a cooler box (both are optional
extras), perfectly integrated in the storage
concept of MAN driver's cabs. The cooler
box has effective thermal insulation and is
also available on request as a refrigerator
that is supplied by the vehicle electrical
system ( F). The bottles can be reached
conveniently in a separate compartment
without having to pull out the cooler box
( G).

Storage compartments
With the lower bunk folded up, a large storage compartment can be reached behind the driver's seat; this can even accommodate a crate of bottles ( H). This
storage compartment is also accessible
from the outside via a hatch beside the
driver's door ( I). On the opposite side of
the vehicle is a storage compartment e.g.
for tools and cleaning materials, where the
fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, warning lamp
and jack are integrated. In order to prevent disruptive smells in the driver's cab,
this can only be reached from the outside.
Both storage compartments are lit.
On request, an additional safe box can be
fitted in all driver's cabs.

4.14

Shelves and storage compartments

Shelves and storage compartments

The comprehensive storage concept for
MAN driver's cabs provides countless
possibilities for the driver and passenger
to safely accommodate all the small but
important things that need to be reached
frequently and conveniently while the vehicle is being driven ( CE). The bottle
holders can hold European standard bottles of up to 1.5 litres. There are more storage compartments between the seats, in
the rear wall or under the bunks and in the
dashboard as well as above the windscreen.

EXAMPLE

4.4.3Shelves and storage compartments

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

Onboard kitchen
For one-man operation, an onboard kitchen with large storage cabinets can also
be installed in the long-distance driver's
cab in place of the upper bunk. Its storage
compartments have electrical connections and are suitable not only for all common kitchen appliances but also for other
electrical devices such as portable PC
components that can be connected to the
vehicle electrical system ( AC).
Folding table
Ideal for snack breaks is a practical folding
table which is attached to the cooler box
(or refrigerator) as an optional extra. When
the table folded down, there is unobstructed access to the cooler box (refrigerator)
( DH).

EXAMPLE
A

DRIVER'S CAB

TV and video
During longer stays in the cab, the longdistance driver can also watch television.
The 12(24)-Volt connection for the power
supply in the instrument panel as well as
the aerial and video connection in the centre compartment of the luggage compartment are prepared for TV operation. A television can be placed on an additional table ( I). When not in use, the TV can be
stored in the centre storage compartment. There is a side compartment in the
luggage compartment for a video recorder.

Interior design for breaks in work and for recreation

4.15

FUNCTION

The bunk arrangement in the vehicle varies depending on the manufacturer.

Alongside the classical arrangement one
above the other on the rear wall, bunks
above the driver's seat or in a separate
sleeping berth above the actual driver's
cab (top sleepers) are possible ( Fig.).

An infrared remote control for the radio is

available as an option.

Bunks in the TGA driver's cab XXL

4.16

Automatic air-conditioning system

An automatic independent air-conditioning system is also available for vehicles of
the Trucknology Generation ( page
13.4). This enables climate control of the
interior during breaks and for 8 hours during the night with the engine switched off,
providing the highest level of comfort to
ensure relaxation in non-driving times.

Noise insulation
Insulation against the noise of the drive
train, wind noise and the rolling noise of
the tyres while the vehicle is being driven
is very important in order to preserve the
driver's ability to concentrate and his or
her performance capability.
However, disturbances during non-driving
phases should also be at as low a level as
possible. Insulating the driver's cab
against ambient noise is part of the overall
ergonomic design of the driver's cab.
Auxiliary heating
The driver's cab auxiliary heating is comfort-related and environmentally compatible solution for longer breaks with the engine switched off and as night-time heating. The independent vehicle heating

DRIVER'S CAB

To block out light, the series standard

equipment includes an all-round curtain at
the front of the windows and a curtain
made of light-proof material across the
front of the bunks.

The control panel on the centre console

beside the driver's seat ( Fig. page 4.11)
can be reached from the lower bunk. This
means that important functions, e.g. electrical window lifters, the electrical sliding
sunroof, the central locking system and
the auxiliary heating, can be operated
from the lower bunk.

available for all MAN driver's cabs can be

configured as an air heating system (
page 13.6), a water heating system (
page 13.7) or as a combined air-water heating system.

Top sleeper cabin

MAN driver's cabs have comfortable

bunks with lengths of up to 2200 mm and
widths of up to 790 mm. Even large or
well-built drivers will find adequate freedom of movement here and well-sprung
soft padding. Retention systems to prevent objects and persons from falling out
are prescribed for bunks ( Fig.).

Operating convenience
The reading light is located on the head
section of the lower bunk. As series standard, a clock with alarm is also fitted.

4.4.4Rest area

Bunks
Exact driving times and precise non-driving phases are defined by law. This
means that bunks are necessary in longdistance transport. In the meantime, it is
usually the case that only one person is on
the road, which means it is likely that the
trend towards equipping the cabin with
only one bunk will continue. Depending on
the version, bunks provide the opportunity
for longer sleeping periods or short rests.