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OPERATION
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Service Brakes Temperature Alert
In case of frequent use of service
brakes, the yellow information lamp
turns on (i) and; «Brakes overheating,
reduce your speed and apply auxiliary
brakes.» message along with The Brake
Temperature Alert Symbol appears on the
information display.
A er this warning is given; the brake
pedal should be pressed further in order
to obtain the same amount of braking
performance from the vehicle prior to the
warning.
When the yellow information lamp (!)
goes out, the service brake temperatures
are reduced.
Brake Temperature
Warning Symbol
Brakes are getting hot,
decelerate speed and use
auxiliary brakes.
CAUTION
Depending on the road and traffi c
conditions, the vehicle must be used in
accordance with the following warnings,
when the brake temperature alert
appears:
• Reducing the speed of the vehicle
• Down shi ing if necessary
• Use of auxiliary brakes primarily in
situations where braking is required
• Use of service brakes only when the
auxiliary brakes do not meet the need.
WARNING
Auxiliary brakes only a ect the rear
wheels. Using auxiliary brakes on
slippery roads and during low load
operation, may lock the rear wheels and
cause the trailer to fold.
Do not accelerate under these
conditions by using the service brakes.
Taking traffi c safety into consideration,
the vehicle should be used more slowly
and the service brake temperature
should be decreased.
Braking
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