Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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ASR
(acceleration skid control)
Function of the Telligent
®
braking sys-
tem.
Acceleration skid control prevents the
drive wheels from spinning when the
vehicle pulls away or accelerates, re-
gardless of the road conditions.
Belt drive
Drive connection from the engine to
the engine accessories, such as the al-
ternator, coolant pump or cold com-
pressor.
BS
(Telligent
®
brake system)
->Control unit abbreviation
Electronic braking system which com-
prises the regulating functions for
->ABS, ->ASR, ->SR, continuous brake
(engine brake/ ->retarder) and Brake
Assist. Takes into consideration the
current vehicle weight and any trailer/
semitrailer when distributing brake
power. This always ensures that the
vehicle/trailer combination is braked
with optimum effect.
BTS
(battery cut-off switch)
->Control unit abbreviation
BW
(binary value)
Stored binary values in the diagnostics
menu serve only as information for
service personnel. These values will
help the Mercedes-Benz Service Cen-
tre to diagnose and rectify malfunc-
tions more rapidly.
CAC
(Customer Assistance Center)
DaimlerChrysler customer service cen-
tre offering advice on all matters con-
cerning the vehicle, and support in the
event of a breakdown.