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The ESC system was specifically
calibrated and validated only for your
vehicle’
s original factory-built configuration.
If your vehicle’s chassis components are
altered (for example; a wheelbase
extension or reduction, tag axle addition or
removal, tractor to truck conversion or
steering system component change) the
ESC system must be disabled immediately
by a qualified mechanic.
WARNING
Failure to disable ESC "Electronic Sta-
bility
Control" when modifying a vehi-
cle could result in a loss of vehicle
control possibly resulting in an acci-
dent involving death or personal injury.
WARNING
For vehicles equipped with ESC (Elec-
tronic
Stability Control) do not replace
the vehicle’s steering wheel with an af-
termarket or different part number than
originally supplied. Using a different
steering wheel could cause ESC to
malfunction causing a loss of vehicle
control possibly resulting in an acci-
dent involving death or personal injury
.
Whenever maintenance or repair work is
performed to the steering mechanism,
linkage, gear
, adjustment of the wheel
track, or if the steering angle sensor is
replaced or the steering wheel is changed
or re-centered, the Steering Angle Sensor
must be re-calibrated.
WARNING
If the Steering Angle Sensor is not re-
calibrated,
the Yaw Control system will
not function properly. An uncalibrated
sensor could result in a loss of control
of your vehicle which can lead to an
accident involving death or personal
injury.
Retarders
Various retarders are available, which
function against the engine, driveline, or
transmission. These are devices that use
your engine’s power to slow down your
vehicle. They reduce brake wear and tear
and the need for continuous brake use,
which can lead to your service brakes
overheating. Ideally
, you should always
slow your vehicle with your retarder (where
permitted by law) and use your service
brakes only for stopping completely.
Operating this way will greatly prolong the
life of your brakes.
WARNING
DO NOT use the vehicle’s engine
compression brake or exhaust brake in
any
situation that requires an immedi-
ate stop and/or in situations of poor
traction (such as wet, icy, or snow cov-
ered roads). Trying to use the engine
compression brake or exhaust brake
instead of the service brakes may
cause a loss of vehicle control, which
may result in an accident involving
death or personal injury.
DRIVING - Brakes
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