CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Outside Mirror Heat (Optional)
Turn
ON
to clear fog, frost or
thin ice from outside mirrors.
Telltale Light Test
Press this switch while ignition is
in the
ON
position to illuminate
the telltale light cluster. Perform
this test to verify indicator light
functionality. Telltale lights will
extinguish automatically after
about ten seconds.
Fast Idle
For extended idling periods, run
the engine at fast idle. Press
down the rocker switch to
engage fast idle. This increases
the engine speed to
approximately 1,000 rpm.
Note :
If the parking brake is released
and/or the transmission is engaged with the
engine running at fast idle, the engine will return
to low idle and remain there as long as the
parking brake is not applied and/or transmission
is not placed in neutral (N).
Caution :
Reduce the engine to low idle
before shutting the engine
OFF
.
Transmission Retarder (Optional)
Press down rocker switch to
actuate transmission retarder.
Refer to "Steering Column
Controls" in this chapter.
JACOBS Engine Retarder (Optional)
Press down rocker switch to the
first position to actuate system
to 2/3 engine brake and press to
the second position for a full
application of engine brake.
Refer to "Other Features"
chapter 4.
Warning :
Engine brake must be used on dry
road only. Never use the engine brake on
slippery roads; loss of control could result.
Note :
Engine brake is activated when
accelerator pedal is released and the engine
speed is higher than 750 rev/minutes. Stop lights
turn
ON
when the engine brake is used.
Baggage Compartment Central Locking
System
This optional system enables
locking all baggage
compartment doors by pressing
down on the upper portion of the
switch. To unlock all
compartments, press down on
the lower portion of the switch.
Note :
Service panels are not linked to the
central locking system.
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