Prevost Aware Adaptive Cruise Braking - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

4-46 Controls and Instruments
NOTE
When driving downhill with the cruise control on
and set, the engine brake or the transmission
retarder engage automatically
activated) when the selected cruise speed is
exceeded by approximately:
4 mph (7 km/h) with the engine brake
l
activated;
0.6 mph (1 km/h) with the transmission
l
retarder activated.
The engine brake or the transmission retarder is
then disengaged when speed has returned near to
selected cruise speed.
The engine brake will provide low braking power or
high braking power depending on which of the two
steering wheel engine brake control buttons is
activated;
= Engine Brake Low
= Engine Brake High
The transmission retarder maximum braking level
is determined by the retarder hand lever position on
the steering wheel.
NOTE
To avoid sudden vehicle hesitation, slightly
depress the accelerator pedal before disengaging
the cruise control.
NOTE
When the CRUISE rocker switch is released, the
cruise control is completely shut off and the cruise
speed setting is erased from the cruise control
memory.
NOTE
If the engine was stopped and the CRUISE rocker
switch was in the ON position, the rocker switch
must be reset by turning it OFF then ON again in
order for the cruise control to be reactivated.
(if previously
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WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving speed
must be constantly adjusted, such as in heavy
traffic or on icy, snow-covered or slippery roads, or
on gravel roads.
WARNING
Do not put the transmission in the neutral (N)
position while driving with cruise control. This may
cause the engine to over-speed and result in a loss
of driving control.
PREVOST AWARE Ÿ ADAPTIVE
CRUISE BRAKING
Prevost AWARE Adaptive Cruise Braking (ACB) is
an optional cruise control that not only maintains the
set speed, but will also intervene, as needed, to help
the driver maintain a set following distance behind
the forward vehicle by reducing speed as necessary.
As soon as the forward vehicle is at a safe distance,
the coach will accelerate back to the cruise set
speed.
NOTE
The following paragraphs briefly sum up the
information concerning the operation and function
of the ACB. Before driving the vehicle, be certain
that you have read and that you fully understand
each and every step of the driving and handling
information found in Bendix Wingman ACB Active
Cruise with Braking Operator's Manual. The driver
should fully understand all the audible alerts and
visual indicators that the system provides. Bendix
Wingman ACB Active Cruise with Braking
Operator's Manual (available on Prevost web site
and included on the Technical Publications CD)
will assist in explaining what each of them means
and what actions the driver may be required to take
to avoid potential collisions.