Back Up Alarm; Abs Brakes; Air System Emergency Fill Valve - PREVOST Le Mirage XL Owner's Manual

SAFETY
Note:
Each time the parking brake is applied
and ignition key is turned or left to the "ON" posi-
tion, the stoplights automatically light up.

Back up Alarm

The back up alarm system serves to warn
bystanders of vehicle moving in reverse range.
Driver should take extra precautions when
backing up. If in doubt, have someone guide
you.
Note:
Alarm should automatically operate
when the reverse range is selected; if not, then
"Back up alarm cancel" switch is on (see item #5
on page 2-14).
ABS Brakes (antilock braking
system)
Standard (XL-45),
Optional (XL-40 & 45E)
The purpose of the antilock braking system is to
preserve the stability and steerability of a vehicle
during braking, and to minimize its stopping
distance whatever the road conditions.
On slippery roads and in emergency situations,
overbraking frequently induces wheel locking.
Antilock braking system provides maximum
braking performance
adequate steerability on slippery roads.
Also, on smooth or slippery surfaces, the
stopping distance with locked wheels is greatly
extended; on rough surfaces the problem is tire
abrasion.
The basis of ABS is constant monitoring of the
wheel behavior during braking.
each wheel of front and drive axles continually
monitor the wheel speed during braking,
transmitting this information to a four-channel
electronic processor which senses when a
wheel is about to lock.
quickly adjust the brake pressure (up to 5 times
per second) to prevent wheel from locking.
Each wheel is thereby controlled according to
the grip available between its tire and the road.
In this way the vehicle is brought to a halt in the
shortest possible time, while remaining stable
and under driver's control.
while maintaining
Sensors on
Modulating valves
3 - 2
Caution:
On slippery roads, motorists behind
you may not be able to brake as fast as you; so
where possible, give a prior warning by lightly
depressing brake pedal several times before
braking.
Air System Emergency Fill
Valve
The vehicle is equipped with two air system
emergency fill valves to supplement the air
system when air pressure is low and engine
cannot be operated. The rear valve is located in
engine compartment
engine R.H. side door:
vehicles, the valve is positioned over battery
assembly, close to door hinge; on XL-45
vehicles, the valve is positioned directly under
back up alarm, close to L.H. side of door
opening.
XL-40 & 45E REAR VALVE LOCATION
XL-45 REAR VALVE LOCATION
The front valve is located in the steering
compartment at bottom of accessory air filter.
and accessible from
On XL-40 & 45E
12010
12011