Windshield Wipers Control Stalk; Auxiliary Brake Control Stalks - PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual

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For a quick flash of the high beam,
pull the control stalk towards you
one step. The position is spring-
loaded.
(2) High Beam Toggle
For constant high beam, pull the
control stalk towards you to end
position. Disengaging the high
beam
is
performed
corresponding way.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTROL STALK

FIGURE 27: WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTROL STALK
(1) Windshield wiping at normal speed for as long
as the hand lever is held in the spring- loaded
position.
(2) Intermittent wiping.
(3) Windscreen wiper, normal speed.
(4) Windscreen wiper, high speed.
(5) Scroll wheel. Use the scroll wheel to adjust the
time interval for intermittent wiping.
WARNING
Before using the windshield washers in cold
weather, heat the windshield with the defroster
to prevent icing and reduced visibility. Free
wiper blades that may be frozen to the
windshield before operating the wipers.
in
the
PA-1652 Operator's Manual H3-45 Coach
Controls and Instruments 4-41
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the pump mechanism, do
not use the windshield washer when the fluid
level is very low or empty.
CAUTION
To avoid scratching the windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.

AUXILIARY BRAKE CONTROL STALKS

The auxiliary brake is a brake function in addition
to the vehicle's normal service brake. It works in
the vehicle's drive system. Use the auxiliary
brake to avoid overheating in the wheel brakes
and to reduce wear on the brake linings.
When the auxiliary brake is engaged, a pictogram
is shown in the DID. Next to the symbol, the
position of the auxiliary brake lever is shown.
In order for the auxiliary brakes to function when
the accelerator is released,
the vehicle must be in gear .
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the engine speed must be at least 1000
l
rpm, but preferably as high as possible for
optimum effect without entering the
tachometer red zone.
cruise control must be switched off.
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NOTE
Always set the brake hand lever to position"A"
or "OFF" after each manual braking.
There are two types of auxiliary brake available
as an option, either the Engine Brake, either the
Transmission Retarder.
Engine Brake
The engine brake is engaged incrementally for
every step you move the hand lever.

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