4-18 Controls and Instruments
PA-1628Operator's ManualH3-45 COACH
Upper Windshield Washer (Optional) & Head-
lights Washer
Press this rocker switch upwards to
spray the upper windshields with washer
fluid. Windshield wipers will
automatically come on and stop a few
seconds after releasing the switch.
Momentarily press this rocker switch
downwards to spray the headlights
washer fluid. Each pressing of this
switch produces 2 successive jets.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer mechanism while the
washer fluid reservoirs are empty. This may
damage the washer fluid pumps.
NOTE
Lower windshield wipers are activated using the
multi- function lever. Refer to "STEERING
COLUMN CONTROLS" on page8 in this section.
Windshield Upper Section Defrosting (Option)
The coach may be equipped with an
optional defrosting system in the upper
windshield section. Press the rocker
switch to activate the blower in order to
clear fog, frost or thin ice from either
side of the upper windshield.
The upper windshield defrosting is
automatically activated when:
1. The outside temperature is lower
than 39°F (4°C);
2. The engine temperature is higher
than 86°F (30°C);
3. The driver's side HVAC control
unit is turned on and the fan
speed is higher than zero.
After automatic activation of the upper
windshield defrosting, the upper
defroster unit can be turned off by
cycling this switch to the ON position
and then to the OFF position.
Traction Control System Mud/Snow Mode
On certain road conditions, it may be
useful to retard the intervention of the
traction control system TCS during
vehicle acceleration. The Mud/Snow
function allows greater engine power
and more wheel spin during TCS
operation. This function may be helpful
to set the vehicle in motion on iced
roads, for example.
Press the Mod/Snow switch to turn on
this function. The TCS icon blinks
slowly in the DID when the TCS
Mud/Snow mode is active. Always
remember to turn the Mud/Snow feature
off when driving on a firm road surface.
A new ignition cycle or a second
pressing of the Mud/Snow switch will
turn this function off.
Wheelchair Lift (Option)
Supply electrical power to the
wheelchair lift system by pressing down
on the rocker switch. Refer to Other
Features for instructions on operating
the wheelchair lift.