Steering Column Controls - PREVOST Le Mirage XL Owner's Manual

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

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 canceled and lever
will automatically return to its initial position.
2. Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down, part way to either
positions 1, and hold it there.
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.
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When the turn is
The lever will
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6. Washer controls
Push the external ring at the end of lever
towards the steering
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;
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 wind-
shields as this may cause scratches. To avoid
damaging wiper mechanism, always loosen fro-
zen blades from windshield before operating
wipers.
Electric Horn
Can be activated by pressing button in center of
steering wheel.
Transmission Retarder Lever
(optional)
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 4-5.
column to activate
the first position
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