Dodge 2006 Freightliner Automobile User Manual


 
STARTING AND OPERATING 169
5
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) Warning Lamp
and Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
)* if
equipped
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
warning lamp v in the speedometer will light up
for about 2 seconds. It must go out when the engine is
running.
The warning lamp v flashes when:
•The ASR or ESP
®
* is activated.
The drive wheels spin with the ASR shut off.
*Vehicle type 2500 only
The warning lamp v lights up when the ASR is
shut off.
Deactivate the acceleration skid control, refer to
"Deactivating Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)".
WARNING!
If the warning lamp v in the speedometer
lights up or flashes:
• Do not deactivate the acceleration skid control
(ASR).
• Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
• Ease off on the accelerator pedal when driving at
a steady speed.
• Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions.
Failure to heed these warnings could cause the
vehicle to enter a skid and may result in an
accident.