Controls and Instruments 4-43
PA-1652 Operator's Manual H3-45 Coach
Transmission Retarder
The transmission retarder is engaged
incrementally for every step you move the hand
lever. Release the accelerator pedal for the
retarder to take effect.
FIGURE 29: TRANSMISSION RETARDER CONTROL
STALK
ON/OFF momentary push button
l
Activates the engine brake
control mode based on
actual transmission retarder
control stalk position. At any
time, use this push button to
deactivate the transmission
retarder.
Position 1 up to 6
l
From 17% (position 1) up to
100% (position 6) of braking
power.
SYSTEM STATUS AREA PICTOGRAMS
A pictogram appears in the DID system status
area to confirm activation of the transmission
retarder and the currently selected braking
power.
Retarder OFF
Transmission retarder
activated, position 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 or 6 displayed
NOTE
Refer to "TRANSMISSION RETARDER
(option)" on page11in Other Features section
for supplemental information regarding the
Transmission Retarder operation.
STEERING WHEEL KEYPADS
The steering wheel has controls for the horn,
certain lighting features, cruise control and the
control of DID menus and infotainment functions.
Left-hand Keypad
FIGURE 30: LEFT-HAND KEYPAD
(1) ON/OFF cruise control toggle.
(2) Cancel / Resume set speed.
(3) Increase speed (rocker type button).
(4) Set. Select current speed as set speed (rocker
type with push functionality button).
(5) Decrease speed (rocker type button).
(6) Headlight flash.
(7) Marker flash (courtesy lights).
(8) Accept the call
1
.
(9) End / reject a call.
(10) Mute radio or media content.
1
To allow a phone call conversation, a Bluetooth earpiece must be
connected to the user smartphone and the smartphone connected
to the DEA600 Series Radio System.