CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
The multi-function lever is used to operate the
following:
1. Turn Signal
Move the lever up to the second detent position
to signal a right turn, down to the second detent
position to signal a left turn. The lever
automatically returns to the horizontal
OFF
position once the turn is completed.
2. Lane Change Signal
Move the lever part way to the first detent
position and hold until the lane change
maneuver is completed. The lever will spring
back into the
OFF
position once released.
3. Headlight Beam Toggle Switch
Toggle between high and low beams by pulling
the lever rearward. Pulling the lever rearward
while the lights are
OFF
will flash the headlights.
4. Courtesy Blinkers
Clearance and parking lights can be flashed by
pressing the button located on the lever tip.
5. Windshield Washer Control
Push the external ring at the end of the lever
toward the steering column to activate the
windshield washers. The wipers come
ON
and
continue wiping for a few seconds after the ring
is released.
Warning :
Before using the windshield
washer in cold weather, heat the windshield with
the defroster to prevent icing and reduced
visibility.
Caution :
To avoid damaging the pump
mechanism, do not use the windshield washer
when the fluid level is low.
6. Lower Windshield Wipers
Turn the lever counterclockwise to activate the
lower windshield washers. The first position
activates the wipers intermittently. The second
position is the slow speed and the third position
is for high speed wiping.
Caution :
To avoid scratching the wind-
shield, do not operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry. To avoid damaging the wiper
motor, loosen wiper blades that may be frozen
to the windshield before operating the wipers.
T
RANSMISSION
O
UTPUT
R
ETARDER
(O
PTIONAL
)
Press down the rocker switch on the dashboard
to actuate the optional transmission retarder.
Refer to "Other Features" chapter 4.
RETARDER HAND LEVER
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Operating The Retarder Using The
Hand Lever:
With the retarder activated (retarder switch
depressed) and the accelerator pedal released,
move the output retarder lever clockwise from
the first to the sixth position. The efficiency for
each position is as follows:
Position
Efficiency
Initial
0%
1st
16%
2nd
33%
3rd
49%
4th
71%
5th
89%
6th
100%
Note :
The output retarder lever is located
on the right side of the steering column.
Operating The Retarder Using The
Brake Pedal:
With the retarder activated (retarder switch
depressed), the accelerator pedal released and
the output retarder lever in the initial position,
apply the brake pedal as if using the service
brakes. The further the break pedal is
depressed, the more the output retarder is
applied. Refer to "Other Features" chapter 4.
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