An interior space functional

The interior of the cabins Stralis Active Time and Active Day meets two requirements:

improve working conditions and safety , with a more modular driver's seat , an instrument panel features a display for displaying the functional parameters and route commands gathered above and below the steering wheel, a higher level of ride comfort ;
make life easier on board the Active Time, through the organization of the rest area .

As for the driver's seat, the layout of the controls and the living space , the setting of the cabins Stralis is the result of extensive studies on the evolution of working conditions and the missions entrusted to drivers in the various European countries. The solutions developed by Iveco design offices have been tested and validated with users , both owners and drivers. The validity of this approach was confirmed by the excellent reception given by the drivers to the Active Space cab .

Driver's seat lowered
To reduce driver fatigue in the missions of the distribution, characterized by frequent ascents / descents from the vehicle , the cabins Active Time and Active Day has been lowered by 15 cm . At full load, the height of the floor of the driver's seat with respect to the ground is 1.24 m with tires 315 /80 R 22.5. On the other hand , the bonnet is bigger, with a height of 35 cm. The suspension of the cabins, a new concept, includes two air springs front and two rear coil springs . Thanks to their low frequency of oscillation , the elements tires filter the vibrations produced by the road and the stresses due to the semitrailer . A request on the Active Time Sleeper Cab , the suspension may be with four air springs .

The driving position is identical to that of the Stralis Active Space . The chair is equipped with air suspension is adjustable in length , height and angle. It is covered with dark red fabric , with headrest and seat belt integrated. The seat can be lowered quickly to facilitate the descent from the vehicle. Thanks to the articulation of the steering column , the steering wheel ensures a wide angular excursion : from 20 ° to 40 ° to the vertical , according to a growing tendency from the drivers . The steering wheel is also adjustable in height and is sufficient to operate a pneumatic foot switch, placed on the floor of the cabin.

The armrest , located along the window , a command console integrates the power windows , the defrosting device and electric control (optional) rear-view mirrors . The extension down the side window was kept on Active Day cab , and was instead eliminated on the Active Time , to preserve the tranquility of the driver during the nights on board. The cassette inserted into the port can accommodate a water bottle large format . The fabric covering of the door panels is identical to that of the seats . Each port has a sun blind .

The controls on the steering wheel
The central part of the steering wheel is designed for the development of a future air-bag . On the sides , there are several buttons that can be operated with the fingertips , without taking your hands off the wheel. The left control the radio - station selection and volume - and the CD player . The buttons on the right allow you instead to "navigate " through the menu of the on-board computer and displays various information on the display.

Under the steering wheel, the left column switch controls the functions related to lighting and visibility : windshield wipers , turn signal and switching headlights / high beams . The column switch right is reserved to the vehicle speed . It in fact operates the cruise control ( cruise control ), and the engine retarder , ie the decompression brake of which the Cursor engines are equipped as standard . In phase adjustment of speed, the engine retarder intervenes automatically when the vehicle exceeds the speed stored ( for example , in descent ) . The Stralis can be equipped with a hydraulic retarder on the transmission ( Intarder ZF ) , operated by the same lever under the steering wheel , on the right side .

The gearboxes ZF 16-speed coupled to the Cursor 8-350 and 10 , possess series of assistance ServoShift , which has allowed to limit the length and the effort of the lever inserted on the engine tunnel , in a position that does not hinder the ' access to the center of the cabin. In the presence of the automatic gear EuroTronic II ( on request), the switch is always located to the right of the seat, on a fixed support .

A display at the center of the instrument panel
The instrument panel , placed in line with the eyes of the driver and rounded in its upper part , it is always perfectly visible, regardless of the adjustment of the steering wheel . The instruments are analog : speedometer with odometer and partial , tachometer, fuel level and coolant temperature of the engine. The novelty introduced by the Stralis Active Space regards the color display 5 ", located in the center of the instrument panel is divided into three zones . The upper area shows permanent indications such as the parameters of the controller and the speed limiter or the ratio of transmission inserted . before starting , the central area shows the oil level and verification functions . During the march , the driver can view the operating parameters of the engine and various information about the route : travel time, average speed, fuel average or instantaneous . in the latter case, in addition to the value expressed in l/100 km or mpg, a colored area shows the consumption of variable size with respect to the position of the foot on the accelerator. According to the opinion of users, it is an important economic driving aid . at the bottom , appear the messages related to possible anomalies. the display is surrounded by spies of the lights, the functions included ( engine brake , retarder, differential lock , PTO , etc. . ) and some reports .

The controls on the instrument panel
To the left of the steering wheel , you will find the master switch of outdoor lighting and light switches in depth and front and rear fog . Right on the framework , some functions related to driving , such as emergency lights or limitation of the ASR . The central module is placed parallel to the windshield to release the upper part of the tunnel in the case of short cab , promoting mobility or allow the mounting of a center seat . This module includes the parking brake lever , the controls for the heater or air conditioner, the interior , sunroof , power take-offs , etc. .

Some details that change your life
The electronic tachograph is placed above the windshield. It will keep the same position even when it becomes "European" , with recording driving data on magnetic media. To the side of the tachograph , we find a radio with duplicate controls on the steering wheel and display of the stations on the central display . Regulations require a minimum of attention from the driver . Over the radio, there are two slots , one of which can accommodate any device CB The driver has a cup holder on the right and on the left, a holder for your mobile phone. A writing cabinet, placed behind the seat , can be placed on the steering wheel to fill the delivery documents during stops. At the base of the central module , there will be an outlet of compressed air and a 12V power outlet . Another 12 V power outlet is located on the form of the Active Time cab berth

Active Day : a short cab , but not too
The Active Day cab has a length of 1.66 m. It offers a space of 15 cm behind the driver's seat in its normal position. The possibility of retreat of the seat, combined with the angular adjustment of the steering wheel , allows all drivers to find the best driving position , regardless of the size, without having the feeling of driving with " cornered " . This advantage existed originally on the car before and has appeared only recently in some competitors. To accommodate the documents and some personal effects, the driver has two slots located above the windshield , one of which is fitted with a door. Some coat hooks are provided on the rear panel.

Active Time : one or two bunks
The Active Time cab has a length of 2,15 m . The standard bunk is raised above the engine tunnel . The upper part of the mattress (often 12 cm) located 52 cm from the bonnet . The bunk is divided into three parts, of which the central one is 82 cm wide. Each element can be raised separately. The one on the right hides a large room at the bottom of which is placed the heater alone , separated from the housing for storing objects using a grid. Under the central element, the space is occupied , the driver's side , a bottle holder above the pocket for documents and passenger-side dall'optional isothermal compartment or refrigerator. Under the right element , we find another housing smaller, since a part of the space is occupied by the airtight container accessible from outside. The Active Time cab with standard roof is reserved for cars with low equipment , transport of passenger cars and tractors with semi- sunken tanker . For all trim levels and high trailers , Iveco recommended version Active Time with raised roof , also available with a second berth. The main advantage of the Active Time is raised to allow the upright position at the center , thanks to a free height of 1.82 m . With only the standard bunk , the driver has a height of 1.30 m above the mattress . Three additional rooms have been set up above the windshield. To add a touch of refinement to the cabin with raised roof , the upper band of the windshield is covered in the same fabric dark red that covers the door panels.