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Switch with two positions
• Position 0, the auxiliary brake is not engaged
• Position 1, the auxiliary brake is engaged
Release the accelerator pedal for the auxiliary brake to
take effect.
In order for the auxiliary brakes to function when the
accelerator is released during driving,
• the truck must be in gear, and
• the clutch must be released
• the engine speed must be at least 1000 rpm, but
preferably as high as possible without entering the
tachometer red zone
• the cruise control must be disengaged
If the cruise control is engaged, the auxiliary brakes
first start working when the speed is 7 km/h above the
set speed.
Switch with three positions
• Position 0, the auxiliary brake is not engaged
• Position 1, the auxiliary brake is semi-engaged
• Position 2, the auxiliary brake is fully engaged
Release the accelerator pedal for the auxiliary brake to
take effect.
In order for the auxiliary brakes to function when the
accelerator is released during driving,
• the truck must be in gear, and
• the clutch must be released
• the engine speed must be at least 1000 rpm, but
preferably as high as possible without entering the
tachometer red zone
• the cruise control must be disengaged
Driving 149
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