Heavy Cargo – The Truck Simulator PC Keyboard Controls Guide

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys, Misc. Guides / 03 Feb 2024

Here’s a quick and easy guide to all the keyboard controls and keybindings for Heavy Cargo – The Truck Simulator on PC. We’ve also made a video that walks you through the game settings, including graphics, audio & display options. For more details, watch the video and explore the settings yourself.

All PC Settings

PC Keyboard Controls & Keybindings

Basic Movement

Forward: W

Backward: S

Step Left: A

Step Right: D

Turn Left: Mouse Left

Turn Right: Mouse Right

Turn Up: Mouse Up

Turn Down: Mouse Down

Jump: Space

Sprint: Left Shift

Sneak: Left Control

Driving Controls

Throttle: W / Up Arrow

Brake: S / Down Arrow

Turn Left: A / Left Arrow

Turn Right: D / Right Arrow

Switch Truck Ignition: Q

Gearbox Up: E

Gearbox Down: R

Park Brake: Space

Activate Retarder: B

Increase Retarder Strength: Back Quote

Decrease Retarder Strength: Period (.)

Increase Light State: O

Decrease Light State: L

Flash: J

Left Indicator: 1

Right Indicator: 2

Hazard Light: C

Fog Light On: I

Fog Light Off: K

Reset Vehicle: F9

Horn: H

Horn/Fanfare Switch: N

Change View: F2

Disable Steering Wheel: F3

Light Test: Hyphen (-)

Wiper Up: P

Additional Controls

Cruise Control: U

Truck Cam Zoom: Z

Save Profile: F4

Load Profile: F5

Use: F

UI Menu Secondary Actions: Undefined

Rotate Orbit Cam Left: Mouse Left

Rotate Orbit Cam Right: Mouse Right

Rotate Orbit Cam Up: Mouse Up

Crane Controls

Switches Crane-Mode On/Off: Y

Crane Base Turn Left: A

Crane Base Turn Right: D

Moves Crane Arm Up: W

Move Crane Arm Down: S

Extend Crane Arm: E

Retract Crane Arm: Q

Extend All Crane Supports: X

Retract All Crane Supports: C

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