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ABS Operator’s Manual

Bendix

Antilock Brake Systems

With optional advanced

antilock braking features:

• Automatic Traction Control (ATC)

and

• RSP

Roll Stability System

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this manual, particularly the Important Safetythis manual, particularly the Important Safety

this manual, particularly the Important Safety

Information about ABS (page 4) and RSP (page 7).Information about ABS (page 4) and RSP (page 7).

Information about ABS (page 4) and RSP (page 7).

Summary of content (12 pages)

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ABS Operator’s Manual Bendix Antilock Brake Systems ® With optional advanced antilock braking features: • Automatic Traction Control (ATC) and ® • RSP Roll Stability System Read, understand and follow the information in this manual, particularly the Important Safety Information about ABS (page 4) and RSP (page 7).
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INDEX Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Safety Information About ABS . . . . . 5 Automatic Traction Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . 6 RSP® Roll Stability System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important Safety Information About RSP . . . . . 8 ABS Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sources For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UNDERSTANDING BENDIX® ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FOR AIR BRAKED VEHICLES What Is ABS? ABS is an electronic control system that improves vehicle stability and steerability by preventing wheel lock during braking. How Does ABS Work? The ABS system monitors wheel rotation, and if it detects any wheel locking up, the system automatically reduces the brake pressure at that wheel. If necessary, the ABS system automatically modulates braking forces at one or more of the wheel ends.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BENDIX® ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) Braking With ABS • Do not pump your brakes. Use steady, even brake applications. Apply the brake pedal with the same pressure as you would without ABS. If you are towing a vehicle that is not equipped with ABS, you may need to adjust your braking applications in some instances. See below. • Do not attempt to modulate your brake applications to prevent wheel lock.
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UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) What is ATC? ATC is an optional feature for Bendix® ABS-equipped vehicles. ATC controls wheel spin during vehicle acceleration. • The ATC system will intervene automatically and apply braking pressure to a spinning wheel transferring engine power to other drive wheels that have better traction. This feature is active only at speeds below 25 mph.
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UNDERSTANDING THE RSP® ROLL STABILITY SYSTEM What Is RSP? RSP roll stability system is an optional stability feature for Bendix® ABS equipped vehicles that reduces the risk of rollovers. How Does RSP Improve Vehicle Roll Stability? The RSP system counteracts the tendency of a vehicle, or vehicle combination, to tip over while changing direction (typically, while turning).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT THE BENDIX® RSP® ROLL STABILITY SYSTEM RSP May Reduce Your Speed Automatically The RSP system can make your vehicle decelerate automatically. RSP can slow the vehicle with or without you applying the brake, and even when you are applying the throttle. To minimize unexpected deceleration and reduce the risk of a collision: • Avoid aggressive driving maneuvers, such as sharp turns or abrupt lane changes at high speeds, which might trigger the stability system.
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To Maximize The Effectiveness Of RSP: • Make sure that the weight of your load is evenly distributed, front to back and side to side, and is properly secured at all times. • Exercise extreme caution at all times while driving, and avoid sharp turns, sudden steering inputs or abrupt lane changes at high speeds, particularly if: › you haul loads that could shift, › your vehicle or load has a high or off-set center of gravity (CG) when loaded, or you are towing doubles or triples.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR ABS INDICATOR LAMPS ABS TRLR ATC / RSP ABS Indicator Lamp An amber ABS Indicator Lamp is typically located on the dashboard. • At each vehicle ignition your ABS indicator lamp should illuminate as a bulb check for approximately three seconds and then turn off. If the lamp does not illuminate at ignition, you should have the vehicle serviced by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible.
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ATC/RSP Indicator Lamp (Optional) If your vehicle is also equipped with the optional ABS features, ATC or RSP, a third indicator lamp will be installed on the dash. (The same lamp is also used to indicate the ATC “Mud/Snow” mode.) • Your ATC/RSP indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately two and a half seconds (during the bulb check at vehicle ignition) and then turn off.
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SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENDIX® ABS SYSTEM Consult the vehicle manufacturer’s documentation or visit www.bendix.com to download these publications for free Order This Service Data Literature: SD-13-4863 Standard and Premium EC-60™ ABS . . . . BW2428 SD-13-4869 Advanced EC-60™ ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BW2429 BW2499 © 2005 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, All Rights Reserved. 6/05. Printed in USA.