Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems ABS OPERATORS MANUAL ESP 4/11 - Manual (Page 12)

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Mode
ABS
Lamp
ATC/ ESP
Lamp
Trailer
ABS
Lamp
At V
ehicle Startup
Ignition on - start
up (trailer with PLC)
On for 3
seconds*
On for 2.5
seconds*
On for 3
sec-
onds*
*
If any of the described
lamp behaviors do not
occur — or if the lamp
remains on during
operation — have the
vehicle serviced by
a qualified mechanic
as soon as possible
to restore full system
functionality.
3 seconds after
ignition
(with no
Diagnostic Trouble
Codes)
Lamp Off* Lamp Off*
Lamp
Off*
Special Mode Operation
ABS
Off-Road
Mode
Normal
Lamp
flashes
slowly
(every 2.5
seconds)
Lamp ON
(ESP is
disabled)
• Uses dash switch
• Not for firm road surfaces
• Allows more wheel lock-up (less
ABS intervention)
• Mode only applies under 25 mph
(Over 25 mph, the system reverts
to full ABS - including ESP, and
ATC/ESP lamp goes off.)
During
an ATC
Event
Flashes
quickly
Deep
Mud/
Snow/
Mode
Normal Off
Flashes
slowly
(every 2.5
seconds)
• Uses dash switch
• Increases allowable wheel slip
during ATC interventions
• Not for firm road surfaces
During
an ATC/
ESP
Event
Off
Flashes
quickly
During an Automatic Traction Control
(ATC) Event
Flashes
quickly
• Reduces wheel slip during
acceleration at low speeds
During an ESP Event
Flashes
quickly
• System intervenes to reduce the
risk of rollovers, loss of control, etc.
• The ATC/ESP indicator lamp also flashes continually (at different speeds)
to show that:
(a) the Mud/Snow mode is being used, or
(b) during an ATC or ESP intervention event.
• If your vehicle is operating in the ABS off-road mode (an optional feature,
available at speeds up to 25 mph), the ATC/ESP indicator lamp will
illuminate and remain ON to remind you that ESP functions are disabled
during operation in off-road mode.