Steering Column Controls - PREVOST XL Series Instruction Manual

CAUTION: To prevent premature clutch wear,
always start driving the
transmission in first gear.
CAUTION: Before ascending or descending a
long or steep grade, reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear. Use lower gears to control speed and
avoid prolonged or frequent braking which will
result in brake overheating and reduce brake
effectiveness. To reduce brake wear, use the
Engine Retarder System
descending a steep grade.
WARNING: Shifting to lower gears on slippery
surfaces should be done with caution. Sudden
engine compression braking could cause drive
wheels to lock-up, and may result in loss of
control.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

Multifunction lever
Use the "Multifunction lever" to operate the
following accessories:
1. Turn signal
Move the lever up to upper position 1 to signal a
right- hand turn, and down to lower position 1 to
signal a left-hand turn.
completed, the signal will be cancelled and lever
will automatically return to its initial position.
coach with the
"JACOB" when
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2. Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down, part way to either
positions 1, and hold it there. The lever will return
to its initial position when released.
3. Headlight beam changer
High beams or low beams can be selected by
respectively pushing the lever towards the
dashboard or by pulling it towards the driver.
4. Headlight flasher
High beams can be flashed momentarily by
pulling the lever completely towards the driver
and then releasing it.
5. Courtesy-type blinkers
Clearance lights (blinkers) can be operated by
pressing the button located at the tip of lever.
6. Washer controls
Push the external ring at the end of lever towards
the steering column to activate windshield
washers. When the ring is released, washers
stop immediately but wipers will continue to run
twice over to dry windshield.
WARNING: In cold weather, windshield should
first be warmed up with defroster before using
washers, in order to prevent icing and serious
visibility impairment.
CAUTION: To avoid
mechanism, never operate
windshield washer fluid level is insufficient.
7. Windshield wipers
Turn lever forward to activate the two (2)
elect/synchro arms; the first position corresponds
to low speed and the second to high speed. Turn
lever backwards to activate intermittent mode.
CAUTION: Do not run wiper blades on dry
windshields as this may cause scratches.
avoid damaging wiper mechanism, always loosen
frozen blades from windshield before operating
wipers.
damaging pump
washers when
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