Keypad Functions - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

DIPLOMAT 2004
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Keypad Functions:

• Select the REVERSE gear by pressing R.
• Select NEUTRAL by pressing N. The area around the N button
has a raised ridge so the driver can orient his hand to the push
buttons by touch, without looking at the display.
• Select DRIVE range by pressing D. The highest forward gear
appears in the display and the transmission will shift to first gear
though 6 is displayed.
• The UPSHIFT and DOWNSHIFT arrow buttons are used to
select a higher (if not in "D") or lower (if not in "1") forward
range. These buttons are not functional in NEUTRAL or
REVERSE. One press changes the gear range selected by one. If
the button is held continuously, the selected range will continue to
change up or down until the button is released or until the
highest/lowest possible range of gears is selected.
• The MODE button enables a secondary shift point to be
selected. This is commonly referred to as "Economy." It is
further used by the service technician to access diagnostic codes
when troubleshooting. The diagnostic circuitry must be enabled to
display.
• When the Auxiliary Braking device (Jacob or Exhaust brake) is
used, the display changes to a default reading of 2, 3 or 4. This
default is pre-selected at the factory and can only be reprogrammed
by an authorized Allison Service Center. The transmission is not in
second, third or fourth gear. This is only a reference for the
transmission downshift points to optimize the engine braking
effect.
• Engine temperature may rise when ascending long grades using
full throttle. Towing a load will increase the demand on the
engine. If this occurs manually shift the transmission down to
the next lower gear and use less throttle. The engine will use less
fuel and RPM should increase.
NOTE: The transmission will not accept a manually selected gear
change to occur if the gear selected is out of the specified operating
range.
NOTE: The transmission will not shift into gear if the engine RPM
is at or above 900. The display will flash "6" indicating the engine
RPM is excessive. Select "N" and lower the engine RPM.
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