Monaco 2008 Knight, Руководство пользователя

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Keypad Functions:
Select the Reverse gear by pressing
R
.
RR will display.
Select Neutral by pressing
N
. The area
around the N button has a raised ridge so
the driver can orient his hand to the push
buttons by touch without looking at the
display. NN will display.
Select Drive range by pressing
D
. The
highest forward gear (6th gear) appears
in the display and the transmission will
shift to first gear indicated as 6 1.
The Up and Down arrow buttons are
used to select a higher (if not in “6”) or
lower (if not in “1”) forward range. These
buttons are not functional in Neutral
or Reverse. When in Drive, one press
changes the gear range selected by one.
If the button is held continuously, the
selected range will continue to change
up or down until the button is released or
until the highest/lowest possible range of
gears is selected.
The Mode button enables a secondary
shift point to be selected. This is
commonly referred to as Economy
mode. Economy mode affects the upshift
schedule 3-4, 4-5, 5-6 and downshift
schedule 6-5, 5-4, 4-3. During highway
driving, with the cruise control set
between 55 and 65 m.p.h., setting the
transmission to economy mode will
eliminate about 99% of transmission
downshifts from sixth to fifth when
incurring a slight incline or overpass.
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DO NOT use economy mode while traveling
in mountain terrain. The lower RPM shift
schedule will reduce the flow of antifreeze,
lubricating oil and air flow through the radiator,
resulting in increased transmission and engine
temperature.
CAUTION
DO NOT use the economy mode
in heavy stop and go traffic or
mountainous terrain. Frequent shifting
will occur and increase transmission
fluid temperature. Exit economy mode
until road conditions improve.
NOTE
When the Auxiliary Braking device is
used, the display will change to a default
reading of 6-2. This setting is pre-
selected at the factory and can only be
altered by an authorized Allison Service
center. The transmission is not actually
in second gear. This is only a reference
point indicating the transmission will
automatically downshift to second
gear when auxiliary braking device is
engaged.
Parking Brake
The parking brake system is
activated by pulling the push-
pull control knob located on
the driver’s left console panel.
When the knob is pushed,
the brake is released. Prior
to driving, allow time for the
air compressor to build up
sufficient air to shut off the air
warning lamp.
WARNING
It is possible for the parking brake to be
accidentally released if the air system
is charged. It is advised to fabricate a
device to be placed under the parking
brake handle to prevent children or pets
from releasing the brake when parked. A
wooden clothespin, clasped to the shaft,
is suitable.
Leveling Controls
Power Gear Control -
Hydraulic Systems:
The three-point hydraulic leveling system is
operated from the control module to manually or
automatically level the motorhome. The control
features a multiple warning system with flashing
lights and an alarm to alert of a jack down.
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Power Gear Hydraulic Level
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