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Driver Console
CRUISE ON/OFF:
Turns cruise
ON
or
OFF
.
CRUISE SET/RES:
Cruise SET -
Actuates the Cruise Set
function of the engine controller.
Cruise RES -
Actuates the Cruise
Resume function of the engine controller.
WARNING:
To take control of the motorhome do
not use cruise control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery or
unpaved. DO NOT shift the transmission
into “N” (Neutral) with the cruise
control on as high engine RPM run up
occurs until the cruise control is turned
off.
EXH BRAKE:
Auxiliary braking device for
slowing down the motorhome. The exhaust
brake is effective for use when descending
a grade, speed control in town and on local
routes. Use the exhaust brake to slow down
when preparing to exit the highway, when
approaching traffic lights or when approaching
slowed or stopped traffic. The exhaust brake is
not a substitute for the service brakes.
DO NOT
neglect service brake maintenance.
NOTE:
Some municipalities have ordinances
banning the use of the exhaust brake.
Be sure to check road signs in densely
populated areas.
FOG LIGHTS:
Turn fog lights ON and OFF
for better visibility. The fog lights operate only
when the headlights are on low beam.
BATT BOOST:
In the event the motorhome
chassis battery has been drained and cannot start
the engine, this switch momentarily “jumps”
the domestic battery to the motorhome chassis
battery to assist in starting the engine.
DRIVER SHADE:
Operates the power sun
visor located on driver’s side.
PASS SHADE:
Operates the power sun visor
located on passenger side.
MIRROR HEAT:
The switch turns on the
heaters in outside rearview mirrors. The mirror
heaters should be used when defogging or
deicing as needed. To use the mirror heat, press
the switch to the
ON
position.
NOTE:
Mirror heat should not be left ON unless
continuous fogging conditions occur.
Center Console
RADIO:
Applies power to the dash radio. This
will allow the radio to be turned
ON
and
OFF
,
independent of the main radio switch.
GEN SET:
The generator automatically initiates
a preheat cycle when the switch is pressed to
START. The preheat cycle is indicated by the
light on the switch flashing rapidly. Depending
on ambient temperature the preheat cycle may
last up to 15 seconds.
To Start the Generator:
Press and hold the switch
to START. The light rapidly
flashes, indicating the preheat
cycle. At the end of the
preheat cycle, the engine
cranks and starts. Release
the switch after the generator
has started and is operating
smoothly.
To Stop the Generator:
Momentarily
press the switch to STOP. It is not
necessary to hold the switch until the
generator has stopped.
STEP COVER:
Extends and retracts the step
cover.
Entry Door
BATTERY CUT OUT:
Controls the 12 Volt DC
power to the domestic fuse panels.
ENTRY STEP:
Provides power to operate the
Entry Step.
PORCH LIGHT:
Turns
ON
and
OFF
the
outside Porch Light.
CEILING LIGHT:
Illuminates the front ceiling
light from the Entry Area.
STOR LIGHT:
Operates lights within the
compartment bays.
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