CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
S
TEERING
W
HEEL
A
DJUSTMENT
U
NLOCK
A
IR
V
ALVE
Push on the valve button with the left foot to
unlock the steering wheel for tilt and telescopic
adjustment.
Warning :
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Loss of control
could result. Park the motorcoach safely and
apply parking brakes before adjusting the
steering wheel.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The operation and driving of this vehicle with an
automatic transmission is similar to that of an
automobile equipped with an automatic
transmission.
Proper ranges should be selected according to
driving speeds to improve vehicle performance
and control. The transmission is fully automatic.
Speed ratio of power converter changes
automatically as vehicle speed increases and
direct-drive goes in and out as necessary,
modulated by vehicle speed and accelerator
position.
R
ANGE
S
ELECTION
–
P
USH
B
UTTON
S
HIFTER
The push button shifter is used by the operator
to select Neutral (N), Reverse gear (R) or a
range of forward gears. When a forward gear
range has been selected, the transmission starts
in the lowest gear of the range and, as
conditions permit, automatically upshifts until the
highest gear in the selected range is in use.
The digital display indicates the current gear of
transmission operation.
The function of each button is as follows:
•
Select REVERSE gear by pressing "R".
•
Select NEUTRAL by pressing "N". Note the
raised edge around the "N" button so the
driver can orient his hand to the push buttons
by touch, without looking at the display. It is
not necessary to press this button prior to
starting the vehicle.
•
Select DRIVE range by pressing "D". The
highest forward gear will appear on the
digital display and the transmission will shift
to the starting gear (not indicated on the
digital display).
CONTROL PAD
The "
" and "
" buttons are used to shift to a
higher or lower range selected. One press
changes gears by one range. If the button is
held down, the selection will scroll up or down
until the button is released or until the highest or
lowest possible gear is selected. Protection
mechanisms should inhibit selecting ranges that
are not appropriate or which may damage
driveline components.
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