PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Other Features 5-25
UNLOCKING THE DCDL
When the vehicle can safely operate and driving
conditions have improved, disengage the DCDL
following the recommended procedures:
1. Flip the control switch to the “UNLOCK”
position, when the vehicle is stopped or
when traveling at low speed while the wheels
are not spinning, slipping or losing traction.
2. Let up momentarily on the accelerator to
relieve torque on the gearing, allowing the
DCDL to unlock.
3. Resume driving at normal speed using good
driving judgment.
RETRACTABLE TAG AXLE
The standard lifting of the tag axle is controlled
by a valve located on the left lateral console. The
valve can be switched to either the WHEELS UP
or WHEELS DOWN position. The axle will be
raised or lowered by air pressure according to
the position of the valve switch. Refer to
"Controls & Instruments" chapter.
The tag axle service brakes operate only when
the tag axle is in the WHEELS DOWN position.
When the tag axle is in the WHEELS UP
position, the corresponding indicator light will
illuminate and a beep will sound to alert the
driver of the tag axle's position. Lifting the tag
axle shortens the wheelbase and allows tighter
turning. This is very useful in tight maneuvering
areas like in a parking lot or when negotiating a
tight corner. Raising the tag axle transfers extra
weight and additional traction to the drive wheels
providing improved control on slippery roads.
CAUTION
Do not use tag axle in raised position for an
extended period. Raising tag axle increases
load on the drive axle, suspension and tires.
Do not drive vehicle with tag axle raised when
speed is exceeding 12 mph (20 Km/h).
In order to prevent damage to the suspension,
always raise the tag axle before lifting the
coach.
VARIABLE ASSISTANCE STEERING
GEAR (OPTIONAL)
The steering effort is controlled automatically in
relation to vehicle speed. For more information,
refer to Maintenance Manual Section 14:
Steering.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
This system, located below the entrance door
handle, is used to lock or unlock the entrance
door, the baggage compartment and the service
compartment. Unlocking the entrance door using
the keyless system will also disarm the intrusion
protection and the anti-theft system.
At the time of purchase, the new owner will be
given a default four (4) digits access code to
unlock the vehicle and a permanently
programmed six (6) digits authority code that will
allow him to program up to 40 alternate four (4)
digits personal access codes (see “programming
and managing personal codes” instructions
below).
Do not push the keyless buttons with a key,
pencil or any other hard or sharp object as the
buttons could be damaged. Although each
button is provided with two digits separated by a
vertical line, there is only one contact per button.
Press in the center of the button.
NOTE
Pressing a system key will illuminate the
keyboard, unlocking the entrance door will
also illuminate the vehicle step lights. Both
illumination will go off after a 30 seconds
period of inactivity.
KEYLESS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Entering a valid access code enables secure
operation. After entering the access code, the
keypad is enabled for 5 seconds and a fifth
button press initiate an action.
NOTE
A double beep after entering an access code
indicates a correct code and readiness for an
action command
To unlock the entrance door and disarm the
anti-theft system: