PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017, Owner'S Manual

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between ECONOMY and PERFORMANCE shift
strategy, based on the vehicle actual load and
the grade on which the vehicle is operating. This
is called Load Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS).
This can produce improved overall vehicle fuel
economy while still enabling high productivity
when the vehicle is loaded.
In the secondary shift schedule , only the
ECONOMY shift strategy is available. No
switching is done between shift strategies. The
secondary shift mode is available only if selected
by the driver, using the MODE button. When the
secondar
y mode is activated, “MODE”
illuminates on the display.
NOTE
When the diagnostic display mode has been
entered, the MODE button is used to view and
toggle through diagnostic code information.
Refer to appendix C for more details about
diagnostic code display procedure and
fluid level check using the pushbutton shift
selector.
TRANSMISSION SERVICE INDICATOR
: This indicator will be illuminated upon the
detection of a service issue relating to clutch, filter
or fluid life. The appearance of the indicator (lit
steadily, flashing, etc.) varies for each of the
conditions monitored by the system. Refer to
appendix C for more details about
diagnostic
code display procedure, fluid level check or
prognostic features
(Oil Life Monitor, Filter Life
Monitor and Transmission Health Monitor) using
the pushbutton shift selector.
Illuminated at startup for a bulb check, this
indicator will then be turned off if no service
conditions exist.
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE RANGES
R (Reverse)
Press the «R» button to select reverse .
Completely stop the vehicle and let the engine
return to idle before shifting from forward range
«D» to reverse «R» or from reverse to forward
range.
T he reverse warning signal will be
activated when this range is selected .
N (Neutral)
Use this position to start engine. Select «N»
(Neutral) when checking vehicle accessories
and for extended periods of engine idle
operation; parking brake must then be applied.
The pushbutton shift selector automatically
select «N» (Neutral) when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
NOTE
The automatic transmission does not have a
park «P» position. Select «N» (Neutral) and
apply parking brake when the vehicle is left
unattended. A
n audible alert will sound if the
engine is stopped and the par king brake is not
applied .
WARNING
Before leaving driver's seat, always put the
transmission in NEUTRAL and apply parking
brake.
WARNING
The vehicle service brakes or park brake must
be applied whenever NEUTRAL is selected to
prevent unexpected vehicle movement.
CAUTION
Diesel engines should not be idled for
extended periods at "slow" idle. For extended
idling, engine should run at "fast" idle.
CAUTION
Do not allow your vehicle to "coast" in neutral
«N». This practice can result in transmission
damage. Also, no engine braking is available
in neutral.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving
conditions. After touching this pad, the vehicle
will start in first or second range and will
automatically upshift to a higher range as output
speed increases. As the vehicle slows down,
output speed decreases, the transmission
automatically downshifts to the correct range. If
a locked brake or a slick surface condition