ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - CHASSIS — 9
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The keypads on the shift control are R
(Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), Arrow
up, Arrow down, Mode button. A digital
display window shows gear selection, various
transmission modes, oil level and transmission
fault codes. Two number sets display while in
Drive. The left number displays the highest
forward range available. The right number is
the range that the transmission is currently in.
NN (Neutral) will appear in the display window
when the ignition is turned On. This indicates
the transmission is in neutral and it is safe
to start. If the NN does not display when the
ignition is turned on, there is no power to the
shift selector and the transmission will not allow
the engine to start. No display is an indicator of
electrical problems with the engine batteries,
ECU or the shift selector.
Keypad Functions:
Select the Reverse gear
by pressing R. RR will
display.
Select Neutral by
pressing N. The area
around the N button
has a raised ridge so
the driver can orient
his hand to the push
buttons by touch
without looking at the
display. NN will display.
Select Drive range by pressing D. The
highest forward gear (6th gear) appears
in the display and the transmission will
shift to rst gear indicated as 6 1.
The Up and Down arrow buttons are
used to select a higher (if not in “6”)
or lower (if not in “1”) forward range.
These buttons are not functional in
Neutral or Reverse. When in Drive, one
press changes the gear range selected by
one. If the button is held continuously,
the selected range will continue to
change up or down until the button
is released or until the highest/lowest
possible range of gears is selected.
The Mode button enables a secondary
shift point to be selected. This is
commonly referred to as Economy
mode. Economy mode affects the upshift
schedule 3-4, 4-5, 5-6 and downshift
schedule 6-5, 5-4, 4-3. During highway
driving, with the cruise control set
between 55 and 65 m.p.h., setting the
transmission to economy mode will
eliminate about 99% of transmission
downshifts from sixth to fth when
incurring a slight incline or overpass.
DO NOT
use economy mode while traveling
in mountain terrain. The lower RPM shift
schedule will reduce the ow of antifreeze,
lubricating oil and air ow through the radiator,
resulting in increased transmission and engine
temperature.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use the economy mode
in heavy stop and go traffic or
mountainous terrain. Frequent shifting
will occur and increase transmission
fluid temperature. Exit economy mode
until road conditions improve.
NOTE:
When the Auxiliary Braking device
is used, the display will change to a
default reading of 6-2. The transmission
is not actually in second gear. This is
only a reference point indicating the
transmission will automatically downshift
to second gear when auxiliary braking
device is engaged.
Parking Brake
The parking brake system
is activated by pulling the
push-pull control knob
located on the driver’s
console. When the knob is
pushed, the brake is released.
The air system must be fully charged and the
motorhome at ride height prior to driving for
any distance. Start the engine and allow the air
system to fully pressurize (approximately 120
psi). The air system will audibly purge air when
it reaches maximum air pressure.
WARNING:
It is possible for the parking brake to be
accidentally released if the air system
is charged. It is advised to fabricate a
device to be placed under the parking
brake handle to prevent children or pets
from releasing the brake when parked.
A wooden clothespin, clasped to the
shaft, is suitable.
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