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Operation
Vehicle Facing Downhill - Reverse Mode
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Vehicle must be on a decline greater than 1% and in Reverse mode.
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Bring vehicle to a stop and depress the service brakes then release
the service brakes.
Note:
Vehicle will begin to move after 3 seconds, and the clutch will perform
partial engagements to slow the vehicle motion. Driver must either step
on the brake or apply the throttle.
Clutch Abuse Protection
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This vehicle uses an automated clutch for launching the vehicle;
however the clutch can still overheat and slip with improper use.
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DO select the lowest possible start gear for the application. If moving
slowly is require, select 1st or R1.
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DO use Creep mode when appropriate.
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DO use the Service Brakes and let Hill Start Aid assist when launch-
ing on an incline.
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DO minimize the time it takes to engage the clutch from rest.
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Do NOT use the throttle to hold the vehicle on an incline. (Use Ser-
vice Brakes).
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Do NOT use the throttle to stop roll back on an incline after Hill Start
Aid disengages. (Use Service Brakes and then relaunch).
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Do NOT continually start and stop, especially when loaded (use a
lower gear or Creep mode).
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If the automated clutch does start to overheat, the display will show
“CA” along with a warning tone. Full clutch actuation must be com-
pleted quickly. If the abuse continues, the system will continue to
generate heat and clutch damage or failure may occur.
Note:
Allowing the engine to run at idle rpm after a clutch protection event has
occurred will reduce the required cool down time.
