Dodge 2006 Freightliner, Owner'S Manual

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164 STARTING AND OPERATING
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Lamp
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
ABS indicator lamp
- will light up in the
instrument cluster. It goes out after about 2 seconds.
If the ABS indicator lamp
-
remains on or lights up
when the engine is running, the ABS is malfunctioning.
NOTE: If the voltage in the vehicle’s electrical system
drops below 10 volts, the ABS indicator lamp
-
will
also light up in the instrument cluster and the ABS will
be deactivated. The indicator lamp will go out as soon
WARNING!
The following factors increase the risk of acci-
dents:
• Excessive speed, especially in turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too closely
The ABS, EBV, ASR, BAS and ESP
®
cannot reduce
this risk nor can they prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions
and maintain a safe distance between your vehicle
and other road users as well as objects on the road.