A complete guide to all default keyboard controls for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Keyboard Controls
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the default keyboard controls in Euro Truck Simulator 2. All key assignments can be customized to your preference.
How to Change Your Controls
To reassign any of the default keys, navigate to Options > Controls from the main menu and then select the Keyboard menu. Here you can customize every action to your preferred keys.

Default Keyboard Controls
The following is a list of the standard keyboard controls, organized by function.
Vehicle Control
These keys are used for driving and managing your truck’s functions.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| W | Accelerate |
| S | Brake / Reverse |
| A | Turn Left |
| D | Turn Right |
| SHIFT | Gear Up |
| CTRL | Gear Down |
| E | Start/Stop Engine |
| SPACE | Handbrake |
| B | Engine Brake |
| [ | Left Indicator |
| ] | Right Indicator |
| F | Hazard Lights |
| L | Toggle Lights Mode |
| K | Main Beam Headlights |
| O | Warning Lights |
| H | Horn (Sound Signal) |
| J | Light Signal |
| P | Windscreen Wipers |
| C | Cruise Control |
| I | Toggle Dashboard Display Mode |
| T | Connect/Disconnect Trailer |
Interface & Menu Control
These keys are used to navigate the game’s interface and menus.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| ENTER | Confirm Selection |
| ESC | Main Control Panel |
| M | Open World Map |
| G | Open Garage Manager |
| R | Open Audio Player / Radio |
Camera & Display Control
These keys allow you to change your view and access different display functions.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | Free Camera |
| 1 | Interior Camera |
| 2 | Following Camera |
| 3 | Vertical Camera |
| 4 | Roof Camera |
| 5 | Window Rear View Camera |
| 6 | Bumper Camera |
| 7 | Wheel Front View Camera |
| 8 | Exterior Camera |
| 9 | Next Camera |
| F2 | Show/Hide Mirrors |
| F3 | Switch Route Advisor Mode |
| F4 | Full Lights Control |
| F5 | Mouse Control in Route Advisor |
| F6 | Route Advisor: Navigation Page |
| F7 | Route Advisor: Order Information |
| F8 | Route Advisor: Truck Diagnostics |
| F9 | Route Advisor: Information Page |
| F10 | Take a Screenshot |
| Numlock 4 | Interior Camera Display |
| Numlock 9 | Interior Camera Display |