Note:
Before a gear can be selected from neutral, the park
brake and the foot brake must be applied.
The function of each button is as follows:
Select REVERSE gear by pressing "R".
Select NEUTRAL by pressing "N".
Allison:- Note the raised edge around the "N" button so the driver
can orient his/her hand to the push buttons by touch, without
looking at the display. It is not necessary to press this button prior
to starting the vehicle.
Select DRIVE range by pressing "D".
Allison:- The number 1 will appear on the display, this will change
to indicate the current gear as the vehicle shifts up through the
ranges.
Allison:- The UPSHIFT & DOWNSHIFT (arrow) buttons are used to shift
up or down the gear range one at a time. One press changes
the gear selected by one gear, if the button is held continuously,
the gear selected continues to change up or down until the
button is released or the highest or lowest gear is selected.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE
Park brake mode is shown by an instrument panel indicator.
The park brake control releases air from the park brake pneumatic control
circuit, allowing the spring brake actuators to apply the rear brakes. To
release, lift the locking sleeve and move the park brake lever to the 'OFF'
position.
To apply, move the park brake lever to the 'ON' position, the warning lamp on
the driver's instrument panel will illuminate.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
The park brake can be used in an emergency, for example if the footbrake
system fails, move the park brake lever slowly towards the 'ON' position.
Braking is proportional to movement of the lever.
DO NOT USE THE PARK BRAKE FOR NORMAL BRAKING.
GEAR SELECTOR
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