Controls and Instruments
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NOTE
If the parking brake is released and/or the transmission is engaged with the engine running at fast idle,
the engine will return to normal idle and remain there as long as the parking brake is not applied and/or
transmission is not placed in neutral (n).
The engine will return to fast idle once the parking brake is applied or neutral (n) selected.
Engine Brake With I-Shift Transmission
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On vehicles equipped with the i-shift transmission, use this switch to enable the engine
brake.
Upon activation of this switch, the engine brake is in the auto mode
. In this case, the
engine brake interacts with the i-shift transmission according to the i-shift’s eco-roll mode
e+.
In the auto mode
, the engine braking power varies with the brake pedal position.
Once this switch is activated, the driver can use the buttons located on the steering wheel
to select between two other engine brake modes:
• Engine brake low
• Engine brake high
On the other hand, this selection will deactivate the auto mode
and the eco-roll mode
will not be available.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the I-Shift transmission, any increase of the braking power,
such as from auto mode
to engine brake low , from auto mode to engine
brake high
or engine brake low to engine brake high will deactivate the cruise
control.
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Engine Brake / Transmission Retarder (Optional)
Use this switch to select between the transmission retarder and the engine brake when
using the vehicle speed retarding device switches on the steering wheel. Both systems
cannot be in function at the same time. This rocker switch will be found on the dashboard
only if the vehicle is equipped with both systems. Refer to "Transmission Retarder” heading
in this chapter. Refer also to "Transmission Retarder” & “Engine Brake” in “
OTHER
FEATURES
” chapter.
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Engine Stop Override
Press this switch then release to override the emergency engine shutdown protection.
Engine emergency shutdown will be turned OFF for 30 seconds. This procedure can be
repeated if done before 30 seconds are up.
CAUTION
Use sparingly and in order to move the vehicle to a safe parking place only. Excessive use can cause
severe engine damage.
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