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Information Screen
Included on this screen is data on the engine hours, fuel, miles,
and idle time. These values are from the engine’s internal memory,
and are accurate from the moment the engine was built, regardless of
when the engine or VMS was installed. The Net MPG value is calcu-
lated from the total engine miles and hours, less idle hours. Note that
young engines generally perform less efficiently - a diesel engine typi-
cally takes about 10,000 miles to “break in”.
The Cruise Control Status indicator at the bottom of the screen
shows the status of the various inputs into the cruise control system.
It is useful for troubleshooting.
Maintenance Manager
Pressing
i
nfo
repeatedly on the VMS 645 will display the Mainte-
nance Manager. The VMS has been programmed with maintenance
information on a wide variety of chassis. The maintenance items
have been organized into about ten groups, such as Radiator Service,
Annual Lube/Filter, and Key Inspections. You can use the VMS to
indicate when you have each of these groups performed, and the VMS
will calculate when each group is due again.
Turn the
K
nob
to select a particular service group. The items in
the group will be displayed, along with the date and odometer reading
from the last time the service was performed, and when the service is
due to be performed again. Press
C
lear
to indicate that the displayed
service group has been performed. The display should update to show
the current date and odometer reading.
Press the
K
nob
to manually adjust the date and odometer
reading. You can use the
K
nob
to adjust the month, date, year, and
odometer reading for each item. Thus if you fail to press
C
lear
at the
time of service, you can enter the information later. This feature is
not intended to replace your service records. It is always a good idea
to keep your service receipts for the protection of your warranties and
for the benefit of future owners should you sell your coach.
Pre-Drive Checklist
Press
i
nfo
again to activate the Pre-Drive Checklist. This screen
shows a long list of items that are occasionally forgotten by drivers
before moving the coach. It can be used like a pilot’s “pre-flight”
checklist.
Turn the
K
nob
to scroll through the list. The initial list contains
over thirty items. Press the
K
nob
to indicate that the item has been
performed. The VMS puts a check mark by the item. If you leave this
screen and return, the check mark will still be there. But if you turn
the VMS off, the check mark will disappear.
Press
C
lear
to remove an item from the list. It will remain off
the list even after the VMS has been turned off. To restore the list,
first delete every item. This will return the list to its original condition.
