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Driving
The park brake is engaged by moving the park brake handle back past the locking cam.
On a vehicle with a trailer connection, the park brake has a test position. See section
'Stopping procedure'. The park brake is disengaged by lifting up the lock against the
spring pressure and letting the park brake handle move forward.
The vehicle has an EBS brake system. The EBS system is an electronically controlled
brake system that comes integrated as standard with:
– Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
– brake assist
– Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR).
– Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
and depending on the vehicle configuration:
– brake performance monitoring.
– third brake integration.
– Hill Start Aid.
WARNING! If the warning symbol 'EBS fault' is activated, there is a
fault in the EBS system of the truck or trailer. Ignoring this warning
may lead to a reduced braking power and a longer braking distance.
This can lead to very dangerous situations.
– Contact the nearest DAF Service dealer as soon as possible if this
warning occurs.
WARNING! If there is a fault in the EBS system, the pneumatic back-
up system may be activated. The brake pedal force and travel required
to brake the vehicle may increase. The ABS function may be
deactivated.
EBS warning symbols in master display
There are EBS warning symbols for both truck and (semi-) trailer in the master display.
These symbols indicate a failure in the EBS system from the truck or the (semi-) trailer.
ABS control
The ABS control is an anti-lock braking control.
The ABS ensures good braking stability and good steering in critical braking situations.
By preventing the wheels from locking, the steering characteristics of the vehicle are
retained.
When only one unit is equipped with ABS control, the directional stability and steering
characteristics are not as good as when both units are equipped with ABS.
WARNING! ABS control does not release the driver from the
obligation to adapt the driving style to the traffic and road surface
conditions. The anti-lock protection cannot offset the results of driving
too close to the vehicle in front or taking a bend at too high a speed.
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