Table of Contents
AirBrakes....................................................148
Air Gauge, Low Air Pressure Beeper and Warning
Indicator.......................................................149
Brake Application............................................149
ParkingBrake................................................149
ParkingBrake Reset........................................150
ReservoirMoisture Draining................................151
AirDryer......................................................151
Trailer Brake Hand Control.................................151
Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake Modular Controls...152
Parking Brake Indicator....................................153
ParkingBrake Alarm........................................153
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS)..............................153
ABS Operation...............................................154
ABS Self-Check..............................................154
Antilock DrivingTips.........................................155
AirBrake Bendix® ABS-6 ..................................155
Core ABS Functions........................................155
Traction Control (IfEquipped)..............................156
ATC System Check..........................................156
ATCOFF ROAD orMUD/SNOW Switch..................156
Stability Control Systems – Bendix® ESP................157
BobtailProportioningSystem...................................158
Towing Instructions...............................................158
Towing Vehicle with Front Wheels Suspended...........159
Towing Vehicles with Driver Controlled Differential
Lock...........................................................160
Removing AxleShafts Before Towing.....................160
Installing Axle Shafts........................................160
Towing Vehicle with Rear Wheels Suspended............161
Tractor-TrailerConnections.....................................161
Connecting/Disconnecting a Trailer to a Vehicle with
Air Suspension...............................................162
FifthWheel Operation.......................................162
FifthWheel SlideSwitch(Optional)........................162
Hook-Up......................................................163
Un-Hook......................................................163
Section 6 – Maintenance Instructions
Introduction........................................................165
MaintenanceGuidelines.........................................165
Supporting Your Vehiclefor Service............................167
ChassisLubrication..............................................167
Air Conditioning Service Checks................................168
HVAC Filters..................................................168
Side Access HVAC Filter....................................168
Front Access HVAC Filter...................................169
Recirculation Filters.........................................169
Axles...............................................................170
Front Axle.....................................................170
Inspection andLubrication..................................170
Normal Maintenance........................................170
Alignment.....................................................171
Front Drive Axle and Transfer Case (Optional) ..........171
Inspection andLubrication..................................171
RearAxle –InspectionandLubrication...................171
Lift Axle System..................................................171
Brakes.............................................................172
GeneralInformation.........................................172
AirBrakes....................................................173
Inspection and Adjustment.................................173
AirDryer......................................................174
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