Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety
Driving safety systems
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The Telligent
®
brake system features all
the control functions of ABS, ASR and SR.
The Telligent
®
brake system ensures par-
ticularly good braking efficiency with an
even shorter braking distance. The
Telligent
®
brake system can detect emer-
gency braking situations via the integrated
brake assist system. To conserve the
wheel brakes, the Telligent
®
brake system
can also employ the vehicle's engine
brake/retarder, depending on the laden
weight of the vehicle and the weather con-
ditions.
Function check
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock. The multi-function display will light up
for approximately two seconds. At the
same time, the warning buzzer sounds.
Function check of brake systems
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ABS on tractor vehicle
2
ABS on tractor vehicle and ABS
on trailer/ semitrailer
Telligent
®
brake system (BS)
i
The Telligent
®
brake system imparts
control over the trailer that results in
the vehicle and trailer/ semitrailer au-
tomatically contributing to the braking
effort of the entire vehicle and trailer
combination in accordance with their
weight. This means the vehicle and
trailer combination has improved brak-
ing characteristics. On 4 x 2 vehicle
and semitrailer combinations, the
Telligent
®
brake system monitors the
temperature of the wheel brakes.