PREVOST H 2018 Series, Operator'S Manual

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4-68 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
PA1628 H3-41, H3-45 Operator’s Manual
LIMP HOME MODE
Limp home is an emergency mode that can be
engaged if a fault has occurred in the gearbox
that prevents the vehicle from being driven in
automatic, manual or reverse modes.
NOTE
Limp Home mode should only be used for
moving short distances.
To activate the Limp Home mode
Simultaneously press
N
and
+
buttons. Activating can only
be done while the vehicle is
stationary.
Select M position or R
position as required.
The driver can select gears for forward driving or
for reversing using the
+
and
–
button when
position M (manual program) or R (reverse) is
selected.
The following gears are available:
Forward driving - 1, 3 & 5
Reverse driving - R1
To select the reverse driving in Limp Home
mode, simply select position R. Gear changing
can only be done while the vehicle is stationary.
To Deactivate the Limp Home Mode
The Limp Home Mode will be deactivated when
the ignition is turned off.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting
The pushbutton shift selector must be in the N
position or the engine will not start. If the
pushbutton shift selector is not in neutral, a
starter protection message will appear in the
DID along with the INFORMATION telltale and an
audible warning.
If there is not enough air pressure in the I-Shift
air tank, a low air supply message will appear in
the DID along with the INFORMATION telltale
light and an audible warning. Start the engine
and allow the air pressure to build in the tank.
Wait until the message and the telltale light turn
off before attempting to shift the transmission
into gear.
The brake pedal must be pressed down when
passing from the N position to another position
otherwise pressing the buttons will have no
effects.
Stopping
When parking the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and place the pushbutton shift
selector to the N position. Make sure the
parking brake is holding the vehicle before
leaving the driver position. Failure to do so can
result in unexpected vehicle movement and can
cause serious personal injury or death.
When the vehicle is stopped:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Select the N position on the pushbutton
shift selector.
3. Turn off the engine.
STARTING THE VEHICLE UPHILL AND
DOWNHILL
Hilly Operating Conditions
When starting the vehicle on an uphill slope:
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Select the D position on pushbutton shift
selector. The driver can use the – button to
select a lower start gear if wanted.
3. Quickly move your foot from the brake pedal
and completely depress the accelerator
pedal.