CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
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3. Headlight Beam Changer
High beams or low beams can be selected by
respectively pushing the lever towards the dash-
board or by pulling it towards the driver.
4. Headlight Flasher
High beams can be flashed momentarily by
pulling the lever completely towards the driver
and then releasing it.
5. Courtesy-type Blinkers
Clearance lights (blinkers) can be operated by
pressing the button located at the tip of lever.
6. Washer Controls
Push the external ring at the end of lever
towards the steering column to activate
windshield washers. When the ring is released,
washers stop immediately but wipers will
continue to run twice over to dry windshield.
Warning:
In cold weather, windshield should
first be warmed up with defroster before using
washers, in order to prevent icing and serious
visibility impairment.
Caution:
To avoid damaging pump mechanism,
never operate washers when windshield washer
fluid level is insufficient.
7. Windshield Wipers
Turn lever forward to activate the two
elect/synchro arms; the first position corres-
ponds to low speed and the second to high
speed. Turn lever backwards to activate
intermittent mode.
Caution:
Do not run wiper blades on dry wind-
shields as this may cause scratches. To avoid
damaging wiper mechanism, always loosen fro-
zen blades from windshield before operating
wipers.
Warning:
Visibility is reduced by the use of
worn or dirty wiper blades. Regularly clean the
blades, and replace them when they are worn
out.
Electric Horn
Can be activated by pressing button in center of
steering wheel.
Transmission Retarder Lever
(optional)
18018
Located on R.H. side of steering column. Use
lever to select transmission's retardation level
(
OFF
or 1 to 6) (page 4-4).
Foot Operated Controls
18025
Service Brakes
This vehicle is equipped with a dual braking
system, the front brakes being independent of
the rear brakes. Normally both systems are
activated by the single brake pedal. This brake
system becomes a modulated emergency sys-
tem if a pressure drop occurs in the rear brake
system.
