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OPERATION

Braking

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. After 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

CAUTION Depending on the road and traffic 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 shifting 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 affect 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 traffic safety into consideration, the vehicle should be used more slowly and the service brake temperature should be decreased.

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Brakes are getting hot, decelerate speed and use auxiliary brakes.

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