The frequent-stop brake uses less compressed
air than the parking brake. Use the frequent-
stop brake if you frequently pull away and stop
for short periods of time, e.g. in refuse collec-
tion operation. The frequent-stop brake does
not replace the service brake or the parking
brake. Further information on parking the vehi-
cle can be found in the "Stopping and parking"
section (
Y
page 108).
If you turn the key back to the stop in the igni-
tion lock while the frequent-stop brake is
engaged, the frequent-stop brake remains
engaged. An event window is shown in the on-
board computer and a warning tone sounds.
X
To activate: press the lower section of the
x
switch.
If the
x
indicator lamp lights up in the
status area of the on-board computer, the
frequent-stop brake is activated.
X
To deactivate: press the upper section of
the
¿
switch and move the switch to the
center position.
The
x
indicator lamp in the status area
of the on-board computer goes out.
Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition
(code D2H): if the vehicle is equipped with
seat occupancy recognition, the frequent-stop
brake can be applied automatically. This pre-
vents the vehicle from rolling away uninten-
tionally.
The frequent-stop brake is applied automati-
cally under the following circumstances:
R
The ignition is switched on.
R
The parking brake has been released.
R
The driving speed is less than 1mph
(2 km/h).
R
The driver leaves the driver's seat and
opens the vehicle door.
The function does not relieve the driver of their
responsibility to park the vehicle paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Further
information can be found in the "Stopping and
parking" section (
Y
page 108).
Hill holder
G
WARNING
If you brake in wintry road conditions with
the hill holder activated, the wheels may
lock shortly before stopping. Even if you
take your foot off the brake pedal, the
wheels remain locked. The vehicle may skid
or slip away, e.g. on uphill or downhill gradi-
ents. There is a risk of an accident.
Never activate the hill holder in wintry condi-
tions.
G
WARNING
If you do not stop the vehicle using the ser-
vice brake, e.g. when coasting to a stop, the
hill holder will not be activated. The vehicle
could roll away. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always brake the vehicle to a standstill
using the service brake in order to activate
the hill holder.
The hill holder assists you when driving on
uphill or downhill gradients. The hill holder pre-
vents the vehicle from rolling and facilitates
controlled pulling away.
X
To activate: press the upper section of the
¿
switch.
X
To deactivate: press the lower section of
the
x
switch and move the switch to the
centre position.
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