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Headlights & Parking
Lights. This switch turns
headlights on and off, or
turns on Parking Lights.
Because daytime running
lights are required, the
headlights shine at a lower
amperage during normal bus operation
after the engine is running, even when
this switch is in the bottom position.
Switch Panel Dimmer.
This slider switch is con-
tinuous, but has three
detents. It adjusts the brightness of the
switch panels backlighted switches. For
brightening and dimming of the Instru-
ment Cluster see the Message Display
Center Control Panel - Dimmer Adjust-
ment.
High Idle. This switch
raises the engine idle
RPM when in the on posi-
tion. This may be used during engine /
heater warmup and to increase alterna-
tor output in driving conditions which
cause a high battery drain, such as very
frequent stop / go while multiple acces-
sories are on. This function is also useful
when the bus is parked and left running
for long periods of time or when elec-
trical system demands are high such as
running the AC or operating a wheel-
chair lift. Place the transmission in Neu-
tral and set the Parking Brake before
switching the engine to High Idle.
Driver’s Instrument Panel
The driver’s instrument panel behind the steering wheel and shown here consist
of the instrument panel cluster, headlight switch, panel dimmer switch, high idle
switch and air conditioning vents. If your bus is equipped with air brakes the parking
brake valve is also located in this panel.
Message Display Center
Part of Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
(Optional Air Pressure Gauges Shown
Air Conditioning Vent
Two Vents
Air Park Brake Valve
Location
Headlight & Parking Light Switch
Switch Panel Dimmer Switch
High Idle Switch
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