Case IH ActiveDrive 8, Quick Instruction

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Safe Trailer Brake Function
Keeping tractor/trailer combination stretched!
When the tractor decelerates at a faster rate than the
trailer, especially when heavily loaded or travelling down
hill, he aile co ld a emp o o e ake he ac o .
The trailer can swerve pushing the rear of the tractor
sideways resulting in a jack knife.
To prevent this, the trailer brakes can be applied while
the tractor is still applying a pulling force.
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Keep the MC- forward shuttle button pressed
automatic gear change while braking is deactivated
and transmission remains frozen in present gear
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By applying the service brakes of both tractor and
trailer are simultaneously braking while the tractor
continues to pull, the tractor/trailer combination will
be stretched
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ac o p ll he aile do n he
hill .
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Activation of this feature is shown in A-pillar display.
Press and hold as
long as required
to strech your
tractor and
trailer!