operators_manual

ABS system, which may affect its
operation.
CAUTION
The center pin of the 7-way trailer light
line
may be constantly powered for
ABS. Make sure it will not accidentally
turn on trailer equipment.
NOTE
Very few trailers built before
03/01/2001
have this option. Trailers
built after 03/01/2001 are built with
PLC technology.
Advanced ABS with Stability
Control
Advanced ABS with Stability Control is a
feature that reduces the risk of rollovers
and other loss of control situations. For
vehicles towing trailers, the feature can
reduce the risk of a trailer jackknifing.
During operation, the system constantly
compares performance models to the
vehicle’
s actual movement, using the
wheel speed sensors of the ABS system,
as well as lateral, yaw, and steering angle
sensors. If the vehicle shows a tendency to
leave an appropriate travel path, or if
critical threshold values are approached,
the system will intervene to assist the
driver.
Electronic Stability Control may reduce the
vehicle speed automatically
. To minimize
unexpected deceleration and reduce the
risk of a collision the operator must:
• Avoid aggressive driving
maneuvers, such as sharp turns or
abrupt lane changes at high
speeds, which might trigger the
stability system.
• Always operate the vehicle safely,
drive defensively, anticipate
obstacles and pay attention to
road, weather, and traffic
conditions. ABS, ATC, and ESC
stability systems are no substitute
for prudent, careful driving.
Roll Stability
DRIVING - Brakes
Special Trailer ABS Without PLC
(Option)
If a trailer does not have PLC, but it does
have ABS that is powered through an
optional second trailer connector (ISO
3731) and that trailer ABS is designed to
control the Trailer ABS Warning Lamp in
the cab and the vehicle has been ordered
with the option to turn on this lamp for
these types of trailers, then this lamp will
turn on when that trailer ABS has a system
problem. This should be checked by a
dealer as soon as possible. The Trailer
ABS Warning Lamp will not turn on for the
power-on test when connected to these
types of trailers.
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