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Euro Truck Simulator 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Simulation games →A complete reference to the default keyboard controls for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) on PC. Learn the default keybindings for driving and steering, gears, lights and signals, the horn and wipers, cruise control and engine brake, camera views, and interface so you can master the open road of Europe.
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All Euro Truck Simulator 2 controls
40 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Euro Truck Simulator 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Camera 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interior Camera | 1 |
| Chase / Following Camera | 2 |
| Top-Down Camera | 3 |
| Roof Camera | 4 |
| Lean-Out Camera | 5 |
| Bumper Camera | 6 |
| On-Wheel Camera | 7 |
| Drive-By / Cinematic Camera | 8 |
| Next / Free Camera | 9 |
Driving 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Steer Left | A |
| Steer Right | D |
| Accelerate / Throttle | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Parking / Handbrake | Space |
| Engine Brake / Exhaust Brake | B |
| Start / Stop Engine | E |
Lights & Signals 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Light Modes / Headlights | L |
| Left Turn Signal / Indicator | LEFTBRACKET |
| Right Turn Signal / Indicator | RIGHTBRACKET |
| High Beam Headlights | K |
| Hazard / Warning Lights | F |
| Beacon / Warning Lights (Roof) | O |
| Light Signal / Flash | J |
Interface 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| World Map | M |
| Pause / Main Menu | Esc |
| Activate / Confirm | Enter |
| Garage Manager | G |
| Dashboard Display Mode | I |
| Audio Player | R |
| Screenshot | F10 |
Gears 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Gear Up / Shift Up | Shift |
| Gear Down / Shift Down | Ctrl |
| Retarder Power Increase | ; |
| Retarder Power Decrease | ' |
| Lift / Lower Axle | U |
Horn & Wipers 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Horn / Sound Signal | H |
| Air Horn / Pneumatic Signal | N |
| Windshield Wipers | P |
Trailer & Cruise 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control | C |
| Connect / Disconnect Trailer | T |
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Camera 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interior Camera | D-Pad ↑ |
Driving 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Steer Right | L-Stick |
| Accelerate / Throttle | RTR2R2ZR |
| Brake / Reverse | LTL2L2ZL |
| Parking / Handbrake | ViewShareView− |
Lights & Signals 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Toggle Light Modes / Headlights | D-Pad ↓ |
| Left Turn Signal / Indicator | D-Pad ← |
| Right Turn Signal / Indicator | D-Pad → |
| High Beam Headlights | Y▲YX |
| Hazard / Warning Lights | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Gears 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Gear Up / Shift Up | A✕AB |
| Gear Down / Shift Down | X■XY |
Horn & Wipers 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Horn / Sound Signal | B●BA |
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Euro Truck Simulator 2?
- Euro Truck Simulator 2, a simulation game, uses 40 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Euro Truck Simulator 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Euro Truck Simulator 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Euro Truck Simulator 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Euro Truck Simulator 2 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Euro Truck Simulator 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Euro Truck Simulator 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Euro Truck Simulator 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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