Driving Safety Systems; Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Dodge 2006 Freightliner Owner's Manual

WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint
system. The children could
• injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
• release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
• cause injury to others as a result
• get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
• suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
• release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.

Driving Safety Systems

The vehicle can be equipped with the following
Driving Safety Systems:

• Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

• Electronic brake force distribution (EBV)
• Acceleration skid control (ASR)
• Brake assist system (BAS)
• Electronic stability program (ESP
NOTE: The maximum effectiveness of ABS, EBV, ASR
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and ESP * is only achieved if you drive with correct
tire pressures and adjust tire pressures to correspond
with the vehicle's load. In winter operation, the
maximum effectiveness of the ABS and the ESP
only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow
chains as required.
*Vehicle type 2500 only
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