PREVOST H 2018 Series, Руководство оператора

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5-24 OTHER FEATURES
PA1628 H3-41, H3-45 Operator’s Manual
INTELLIGENT SLEEP MODE (ISM)
The ISM is a battery-saving mode designed to
protect the battery State Of Charge (SOC). The
ISM will automatically change the vehicle
electrical system from normal functional state
to sleep mode if the battery SOC falls below
65%.
Once the vehicle has entered into sleep mode,
the only actions needed to put the vehicle back
into its normal functional state are:

To cycle the ignition key from OFF to ON;
or

To open the entrance door;
or

To turn on the hazard lights.
The ISM forces the vehicle to go into sleep mode
if all the following conditions are met:
1. The engine is not running;
2. The parking brake is applied
3. The ignition switch is at the ON, ACC
positions or at the OFF position but the 15
minutes “wake up” period after engine
shutdown is not expired.
4. The battery state of charge of 12V or 24V
system falls below 65%.
The red ALTERNATOR telltale will
turn on 30 seconds before activation
of the sleep mode.
TRANSMISSION RETARDER
The transmission retarder is an optional device
that helps to reduce the speed of a vehicle. It
improves vehicle control, increases driving
safety and permits more economical operation.
The retarder provides slowing power when it is
most needed, such as when descending
mountain roads, in stop-and-go traffic and on
crowded freeways.
The transmission retarder is a vehicle-slowing
device, not a vehicle-stopping device. It is not a
substitute for the service braking system. The
service brake must be used to bring the vehicle
to a complete stop.
The retarder is provided with control buttons on
the steering wheel and a lever on the steering
column (refer to Section 4
Controls and
instruments ).
NOTE
Extended use will raise the temperature of the
transmission fluid.
The retarder helps reduce speed on grades
without using the vehicle's conventional service
braking system. This virtually eliminates brake
overheating and reduces the risk of a runaway
vehicle. A retarder greatly increases the service
life of brake pads and discs, resulting in reduced
brake maintenance costs.
WARNING
Do not use the retarder during inclement
weather or slippery road conditions.
NOTE
The stoplights automatically illuminate when
the vehicle is slowing down after application
of the transmission retarder.
For vehicles equipped with the Antilock
Braking System (ABS), as the wheels start to
lock up on slippery roads, the output retarder
automatically deactivates until the wheels roll
freely.
ENGINE BRAKE
WARNING
A vehicle speed retarding device (such as
engine brake) is not intended to replace the
service brake systems on your vehicle nor
intended to bring your vehicle to a stop. A
vehicle speed retarding device is only
intended to reduce the speed of your
vehicle under certain conditions.
Several types of engine brake can be
installed or are standard on certain
engines. All are used to reduce wear on the
vehicle brake linings.