Multifunction Lever - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS
RETARDER HAND LEVER
Operating the Retarder Using the
Hand Lever:
With the retarder activated (retarder switch
depressed) and the accelerator pedal released,
move the output retarder lever clockwise from
the first to the sixth position. The efficiency for
each position is as follows:
Position
Initial
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Note :
The output retarder lever is located on
the right side of the steering column.
Operating the Retarder Using the
Brake Pedal:
With the retarder activated (retarder switch
depressed), the accelerator pedal released and
the output retarder lever in the initial position,
apply the brake pedal as if using the service
brakes. The further the break pedal is
depressed, the more the output retarder is
applied. Refer to "Other Features" chapter
(page 4-11).
Note :
For coaches equipped with the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), if the wheels start to
lock-up on slippery roads, the output retarder
will automatically deactivate until the wheels turn
freely.
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Efficiency
0%
16%
33%
49%
71%
89%
100%
3-20
Multi-function Lever
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
The multi-function lever is used to operate the
following:
- Turn Signal
Move the lever up to the second detent position
to signal a right turn, down to the second detent
position to signal a left turn. The lever
automatically returns to the horizontal OFF
position once the turn is completed.
- Lane Change Signal
Move the lever part way to the first detent
position and hold until the lane change
maneuver is completed. The lever will spring
back into the OFF position once released.
- Headlight Beam Toggle Switch
Toggle between high and low beams by pulling
the lever rearward. Pulling the lever rearward
while the lights are off will flash the headlights.
- Courtesy Blinkers
Clearance and parking lights can be flashed by
pressing the button located on the lever tip.
- Windshield Washer Control
Push the external ring at the end of the lever
toward the steering column to activate the
windshield washers. The wipers come on and
continue wiping for a few seconds after the ring
is released.
Warning
: Before using the windshield washer
in cold weather, heat the windshield with the
defroster to prevent icing and reduced visibility.
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