DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual — part 120

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2. GENERAL

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF EXTERIOR MIRRORS

All exterior mirrors and exterior mirror arms used
are factory set for average driving conditions.
After the superstructure has been constructed on
the vehicle, it is required by law that all exterior
mirrors and exterior mirror arms should be re-
adjusted in accordance with EC Directive 88/321.
This critical adjustment depends entirely on the
width of the vehicle's superstructure.

To ensure proper adjustment of the exterior
mirror/exterior mirror arms as provided for in the
Directive, it is important to follow all adjustment
procedures closely.

Mirror classification
This section describes the different types of
vehicle exterior mirrors according to the standard
EC mirror classification. The following vehicle
mirror categories apply to trucks over 7.5 tonnes:

"Category 2" - Main exterior mirror
"Category 4" - Wide-angle mirror (/dead angle
exterior mirror)
"Category 5" - Close-up exterior mirror

Note: Category 1 (interior) and category 3
(exterior) mirrors are intended for passenger
cars.

The exterior mirror consists of convex glass and
an aerodynamically shaped mirror housing. The
main exterior mirror and wide-angle exterior
mirror (only on co-driver side) are fitted to a D-
shaped arm on the door.
A dead angle exterior mirror can also be fitted on
the D-shaped arm, depending on national legal
regulations. Amongst other things, the dead
angle exterior mirror gives vision of the section
beside the vehicle that is outside the fields of
vision of the main exterior mirror, the wide-angle
exterior mirror and the pavement mirror.
The pavement mirror is attached to the upper part
of the door on a separate bracket. The mirror
bracket returns to its original position if it gets
flapped back. On several models there is an extra
mirror on co-driver side giving the driver a better
view of the trailer.

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The heating for the exterior mirrors can be
switched on by a switch on the dashboard. When
the exterior mirror heating is switched on a white
mark is visible on the switch.

The exterior mirrors can be subdivided into:

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Non-heated mirrors

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Heated exterior mirrors (except for the
pavement mirror)

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Electrically adjustable main exterior mirrors
(always heated).

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHERS

There are two windscreen wipers on the
windscreen which are equipped with nozzle tips,
each of which has three sprayer nozzles.

The reservoir for the windscreen washers is in the
wheel arch on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
The filling point is at the front behind the grille.

2.3 DESCRIPTION OF HEADLIGHT LEVELLING

The cab is equipped with an internal device for
adjusting the angle of the headlight beam.
Control is by a rotary knob located in the cab.
The headlights are levelled by electric motors
located in the headlight unit.

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3. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

3.1 ADJUSTING DOORS

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Check whether the gaps marked (C) (see
"Technical data") to the left and right of the
door are equally wide. If necessary, adjust
the door, with the door hinges, ensuring that
the gaps are equally wide.

2.

Check that the bottom of the door aligns with
the bottom of the corner section at A, and
with the cab body at B. If necessary, adjust
the door, with the door hinges.

3.

Look and feel whether there is a smooth
transition between the door and corner
section and between the door and roof. If
necessary, adjust the door inwards or
outwards with the door hinges

4.

Check that the surface of the door handle
area continues smoothly into that of the cab
body, see "Technical data". If necessary,
adjust the door, using the striker plate (1).
Loosen the Torx screws (2) and socket head
screw (3) and move the striker plate. For the
tightening torques of the Torx screws, see
"Technical data".

C

A

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K1 00 644

B

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3.2 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT, EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Height/angle adjustment of exterior mirrors
Check that the driver and co-driver exterior
mirrors have been adjusted to the values stated
in 'Technical data'. If necessary, adjust the height
and/or angle as follows:

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Remove the cover panel on the back of the
exterior mirror. This panel can be loosened
by sticking a wide screwdriver into the
openings (do not turn it) and moving the
screwdriver backwards.

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