Operating Instructions; Start-Up - BPW iDC Instructions D'assemblage Et Mode D'emploi

Operating Instructions

8. Operating Instructions
Checks prior of any driving:
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Tyre pressure / Tyre condition
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Wheel mounting
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Operation of the lighting and brake system
•
Pull up and fasten jockey wheel. The jockey
wheel should always be positioned parallel
to the driving direction
•
Check coupling. The ball-shaped coupling
must enclose the ball completely and
.
firmly Check the screwing for tightness
•
Fasten the break-away cable at the vehicle
•
Release parking brake
For new vehicles - after the first
load drive:
•
Check wheel bolts for tightness using a
torque wrench. Always check the wheel
bolts after each tyre change
•
Recommendation: Check the brake system
after approx. 500 km and readjust it, if
required
•
In case of a caravan chassis: Check the
torques of the screwing
Have a good trip!

9. Start-up

Prior to driving:
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Couple caravan or trailer
•
Insert 13-pole
connector into towing vehicle
•
Check lighting of the caravan or trailer
•
Check status indicator (LED) of the iDC
GB10
connector or 2x7-pole
Start-up
•
Execute a visual inspection for damage and
loosened parts of cabling, screwing and of
the connection cable to the brake linkage
•
The connection cable should not have any
play after the hand brake of the overrun
device has been released and the overrun
device should not be in automatic reverse
gear mode
When connecting with the continuous
positive electricity of the battery, the iDC
effects a self-test. During the performan-
ce test, the brake linkage of the trailer
will be actuated, which will result in enor-
mous forces at the moving parts. Obser-
ve that neither objects nor parts of the
body are within the working area during
this process.
After the self-test the status LED must
be illuminated green. If this is not the
case, see chapter "A-2 LED Flashing
Code". If required, a specialized garage
is to be consulted. Proper operation of
the iDC might be affected. But the vehic-
le can be moved further.
The self-test cannot be executed perfectly or
does not give a correct message in the
following situations:
•
After long stop periods
•
Brake in automatic reverse gear mode -
Move the vehicle for some metres in driving
direction
•
The self-test must be finished prior to
1
driving*
The self-test must be finished prior to
driving.
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For correct indications, move the vehicle
for some kilometres and actuate the brake
several times.
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