Dodge 2004 Freightliner, Owner'S Manual

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5
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) Warning Lamp
and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
–
if
equipped
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
warning lamp
v
in the speedometer will light up
for about 2 seconds. It must go out when the engine is
running.
The warning lamp
v
flashes when:
• The ASR or ESP is activated.
• The drive wheels spin with the ASR shut off.
The warning lamp v lights up when the ASR is
shut off.
Deactivate the acceleration skid control, refer to
"Deactivating Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)".
WARNING!
If the warning lamp
v
in the speedometer
lights up or flashes:
•
Do not deactivate the acceleration skid control
(ASR)
.
• Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
• Ease off on the accelerator pedal when driving at
a steady speed.
• Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions.
Failure to heed these warnings could cause the
vehicle to enter a skid and may result in an
accident.
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