Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Руководство пользователя

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valve to the brake chamber, while the release solenoid vents the existing air signal
to the atmosphere allowing the skidding tire to regain traction. Skidding tires
have less tractive efficiency. It is possible, under certain conditions, to have the
wheel(s) skid with a normal functioning ABS system.
The ABS itself does not apply additional braking power. The purpose of the
ABS is limiting brake torque to prevent wheel locking that results in the loss of
lateral stability and increased stopping distances. Cautious driving practices and
maintaining adequate safe distances when following vehicles is the key to safe
vehicle operation.
ABS Component Function:
• Speed sensors and tone rings on each
wheel monitor wheel rotation.
• Each speed sensor communicates
wheel rotation pulses to the
Electronic Control Unit.
• ECU receives the speed sensor
inputs, interprets the signal pulses,
calculates speed and acceleration
rates of each wheel.
• Based on the speed sensor input, the
ECU detects impending wheel lock
and operates the ABS Modulator
Valves required for proper control.
The Modulator Valves can be operat-
ed in the air, release or hold modes
to regulate air pressure to the brake
chambers.
• The braking force is applied at a level
which minimizes the stopping dis-
tances while maintaining as much
lateral stability as possible.
ABS Warning Light:
The ABS will perform a diagnostic indicator lamp check and self diagnostic
test each time the ignition is switched to the on position. The ABS dash indicator
light will illuminate momentarily (2.2 seconds) verifying the self check test. If the
ABS indicator light remains on, or illuminates while the motorhome is being
operated, there is a fault in the antilock brake system only. This fault will not
affect normal service braking. The motorhome will need to go to a service center
to repair the problem.
ABS Blink Code:
The ABS dash indicator light can be used to obtain system faults by displaying
a blink code.
Chassis Information
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