PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Controls and Instruments 4-23
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Use this switch to select
between the transmission
retarder and the engine brake
when using the vehicle speed
retarding device switches on
the steering wheel. Both
systems cannot be in function
at the same time. This rocker
switch will be found on the
dashboard only if the vehicle is
equipped with both systems.
Refer to "Transmission
Retarder” heading in this
chapter. Refer also to
"Transmission Retarder” &
“Engine Brake” in “
OTHER
FEATURES
” chapter.
Engine Stop Override (with Automatic Fire
Detection and Suppression System)
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Press the Engine Stop Override
switch on the dashboard or the
Delay Engine Stop switch on the
AFSS protection panel to delay the
engine shutdown and extinguisher
discharge by an additional 15
seconds.
This switch is functional only if the
vehicle is equipped with the
Automatic Fire Detection and
Suppression System.
CAUTION
Use this function if you are not prepared to bring
the vehicle to a safe stop (i.e. on a railroad track,
in intersection).
Driver Controlled Differential Lock (DCDL)
(Optional)
LOCK
06571
Press the rocker switch to lock or
unlock differential action. Refer
to "Other Features" chapter for
the complete operating
instructions.
CAUTION
o
Engage DCDL only under poor road surface
conditions.
o
DCDL will not engage and will disengage in
speed higher than 5 MPH.
o
Do not lock DCDL when one or more wheels
are slipping, spinning or loosing traction. You
can damage the drive axle.
o
Using the rocker switch, unlock DCDL when
the need for improved traction has passed
otherwise it will reengage automatically as
speed gets below 5 MPH. Over a prolonged
period, this situation will increase tire wear
and stress to the vehicle.
o
Do not engage during downhill operation.
R.H. DASHBOARD PANEL
R.H. DASHBOARD PANEL
06644
The HVAC control module as well as the cluster
dimmer switch, miscellaneous control switches
and air vents, are located in the R.H. dashboard
panel.