Foot-Operated Controls - PREVOST Motorcoach XL Series Operator's Manual

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 damaging pump mecha-
nism, never operate washers when 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.
Electric horns
Can be activated by pressing button in center of
steering wheel.
Transmission retarder lever
FIGURE 29
Located on R.H. side of steering column. Use
lever to select transmission's retardation level
("OFF" or 1 to 6). For system description, see
page 4-4.

FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLS

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FIGURE 30
AIR HORNS
Use the air horns only on highways.
released and the horn is activated when the push-
button valve, located on the floor at driver's L.H.
side, is depressed.
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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
(Optional)
18018A
18118
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