L.h. Lower Switch Panel - PREVOST Le Mirage XL Owner's Manual

32. Accessory air tank pressure gauge (op-
tional)
Indicates air pressure in the Accessory air tank.
Normal reading varies from 95 to 125 psi (655 to
860 kPa.
33. Speedometer-Odometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.
The odometer indicates the distance driven;
U.S. vehicles: Miles/Kilometers
(Miles predominant)
Canadian vehicles: Kilometers/Miles (Kilome-
ters predominant)
34. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in hundreds of revolu-
tions per minute (rpm) and serves as a guide for
proper gear shifting. It also helps the driver in
preventing excessive engine speeds when going
down steep grades, with engine serving as a
brake. Maximum allowable engine rpm is 2450.
35. Instrument & switch brightness control
Adjust as required. Brightness is progressively
dimmed as control knob is rotated clockwise.
Note:
Dashboard panel gauges show approxi-
mate readings and should not be relied upon for
mechanical adjustments.

L.H. Lower Switch Panel

Switches
1. Ignition
Ignition switch has three positions:
"OFF": Ignition is "OFF" and key can be
removed.
"ON": Ignition is "ON" and key cannot be
removed.
"START" : Starting position; spring-loaded igni-
tion switch returns to "ON" position after starting.
Ignition key must be returned to "OFF" position
before trying to restart.
Caution:
15 seconds. Allow starter time to cool before
engaging again. This will prevent starter from
overheating and will allow the time delay relay to
cool.
2. Blank; for additional switch.
3. Fast idle
Push down rocker switch to engage fast idle,
thus increasing engine speed to approximately
1100 rpm. Use this switch for extended stops.
Note:
If parking brake is released and/or trans-
mission is shifted with the engine running at fast
idle, engine will reduce its speed to idle and
maintain this rpm as long as parking brake is not
applied and/or transmission is in the neutral po-
sition. If engine is stopped with the fast idle
switch in the "ON" position, this control will
automatically be canceled when restarting the
engine; the driver must then shut off, and reset
rocker switch to reactuate fast idle. Generally,
fast idle should be reduced to low idle before
shutting off engine.
4. Ether cold starting aid (optional) or Blank
Activates ether cold starting device in engine com-
partment (see "Cold weather starting" page 4-7).
5. "Stop Engine" override
Push down rocker switch to reset the 30 second
delay period and the shutdown procedure. This
switch can be repeatedly depressed, i.e. one (1)
pulse is sufficient for each 30 second period,
for engine power in an emergency situation.
Note:
The stop engine override switch will be
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operative only if it has been depressed before
the end of the 30 second delay period.
Caution:
used only in emergency situations to bring vehi-
cle to a safe stop. Excessive use of this switch
could cause serious damage to the engine.
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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Do not engage starter for more than
The "Stop Engine" override must be