In this post, you'll find a searchable list of controls for Euro Truck Simulator 2. You will also learn how to assign custom keys to specific actions.

Truck Controls

Key Action
🢁 (arrow up)
or
W
Throttle
🡻 (arrow down)
or
S
Brake / Reverse
🡸 (arrow left)
or
A
Steering Left
🡺 (arrow right)
or
D
Steering Right
Shift
or
Right Shift
Shift Up
Control
or
Right Control
Shift Down
N/A (unassigned)
Shift To Neutral
N/A (unassigned)
Shift Up Hint
N/A (unassigned)
Shift Down Hint
N/A (unassigned)
Gearbox Switch Automatic/Sequential
E
Start/Stop Engine
N/A (unassigned)
Start/Stop Engine Electricity
Space
Parking Brake
B
Engine Brake
N/A (unassigned)
Engine Brake Toggle
N/A (unassigned)
Engine Brake Increase
N/A (unassigned)
Engine Brake Decrease
N/A (unassigned)
Trailer Brake
; (semicolon)
Retarder Increase
' (single quote)
Retarder Decrease
U
Lift/Drop Axle
N/A (unassigned)
Lift/Drop Trailer Axle
V
Differential Lock
N/A (unassigned)
Front Suspension Up
N/A (unassigned)
Front Suspension Down
N/A (unassigned)
Rear Suspension Up
N/A (unassigned)
Rear Suspension Down
N/A (unassigned)
Suspension Reset
[
Left-Turn Indicator
]
Right-Turn Indicator
F
Hazard Warning
L
Light Modes
K
High Beam Headlights
O
Beacon
H
Horn
N
Air Horn
J
Light Horn
P
Wipers
N/A (unassigned)
Wipers Back
C
Cruise Control
N/A (unassigned)
Cruise Control Speed Increase
N/A (unassigned)
Cruise Control Speed Decrease
N/A (unassigned)
Cruise Control Resume
N/A (unassigned)
Adaptive Cruise Control Mode
I
Dashboard Display Mode
N/A (unassigned)
Infotainment Display Mode
N/A (unassigned)
Navigation Zoom Mode
N/A (unassigned)
Trip Info Reset
N/A (unassigned)
Open Right Window
N/A (unassigned)
Close Right Window
N/A (unassigned)
Open Left Window
N/A (unassigned)
Close Left Window

HUD Controls

Key Action
F2
Show/Hide Side Mirrors On-Screen
F3
Route Advisor Modes
F4
Truck Adjusment
F4
Route Advisor Mouse Control
F5
Route Advisor Navigation Page
F6
Route Advisor Job Info Page
F7
Route Advisor Diagnostics Page
F8
Route Advisor Info Page
F9
Route Advisor Chat Page
Num 0
Route Advisor Next Page
N/A (unassigned)
Route Advisor Previous Page
N/A (unassigned)
Route Advisor Navigation Zoom In
N/A (unassigned)
Route Advisor Navigation Zoom Out
N/A (unassigned)
Route Advisor Navigation Destination Mode
1
Assistant action 1
2
Assistant action 2
3
Assistant action 3
4
Assistant action 4
5
Assistant action 5

Camera Controls

Key Action
9
Next Camera
1
Interior Camera
2
Chasing Camera
3
Top-Down Camera
4
Roof Camera
5
Lean Out Camera
6
Bumper Camera
7
On-Wheel Camera
8
Drive-By Camera
Right button
Rotate Camera (in mouse control)
N/A (unassigned)
Zoom interior Camera
Num /
Look Left
Num *
Look Right
Num 5
Interior Look Forward
Num 9
Interior Look Up Right
Num 7
Interior Look Up Left
Num 6
Interior Look Right
Num 4
Interior Look Left
Num 8
Interior Look Up Middle
N/A (unassigned)
Steering Based Camera Rotation
N/A (unassigned)
Blinker Based Camera Rotation

Walk Mode Controls

Key Action
W
Forward
S
Back
A
Left
D
Right
Ctrl
Crouch
Shift
Run

Photo Mode Controls

Key Action
=
Photo Mode activation (while driving)
W
Camera - Forward
S
Camera - Backward
A
Camera - Left
D
Camera - Right
E
Camera - Up
Z
Camera - Roll Left
C
Camera - Roll Right
R
Reset Photo Settings
M
Open Gallery
Enter
Take Picture
Space
Toggle Photo Settings
H
Toggle Controls
N
Toggle Player Names

Other Controls

Key Action
Enter
or
Num Enter
Activate
T
Trailer Attach/Detach
Esc
Menu
Scroll Lock
Quick Save
N/A (unassigned)
Quick Load
R
Audio Player
Page Down
Audio Player Next Favourite
Page Up
Audio Player Previous Favourite
N/A (unassigned)
Audio Player Volume Up
N/A (unassigned)
Audio Player Volume Down
M
World Map
G
Garage Manager
F10
Screenshot
F12
Reset Head (Head tracking)
N/A (unassigned)
Enable Head Tracking
N/A (unassigned)
Pause Extended View (experimental)
N/A (unassigned)
Apply Extended View Preset 1
N/A (unassigned)
Apply Extended View Preset 2
N/A (unassigned)
Apply Extended View Preset 3
Tab
Overlay Activation
Y
Chat Activation
Q
Quick Replies
X
Push to Talk
Z
Show Name Tags

How to Bind Keys in ETS2

Left-click on the button you want to overwrite next to the action you want to bind.

Key Binding in ETS2

Press the key you want to assign to the specific function.

    If the key can be assigned, it will immediately display in the corresponding place on the list, and there will be no need to save anything.

    Assigned button in ETS22

    If needed, you can also unassign the key by clicking the "Unassign" button and then clicking the previously assigned key on the list.

    Unassign button in ETS2