Controls and Instruments
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL PAD (1)
The control pad for the Allison or ZF transmission
is located on the lateral control panel. Refer to
"Automatic Transmission" in this chapter for
operating instructions and more information.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (2)
The cruise control is part of the DDEC V
electronic engine control that will maintain a set
speed when the vehicle is traveling above 20 mph
(32 km/h) without using the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
speed must be constantly adjusted, such as in
heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snow-covered or
slippery roads, or on gravel roads.
WARNING
Do not put the transmission in the neutral (N)
position while driving with cruise control. This
will cause the engine to over-speed and may
result in a loss of driving control.
Setting Coach Speed
Depress the CRUISE rocker switch to activate the
cruise control. A LED on the switch illuminates
when the cruise control is activated. Accelerate
the vehicle to the desired cruising speed using the
accelerator pedal. Depress and release the SET
switch then remove foot from the accelerator
pedal. This will set the vehicle cruise speed and
store it in memory.
NOTE
The CRUISE and RESUME switches do not
operate at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
Increasing Set Speed
The vehicle cruise speed setting can be increased
by one of the following methods:
• Depress and hold the RESUME switch until
the desired cruising speed is reached. When
the RESUME switch is released, the new
cruising speed will be stored in the cruise
control memory.
• Accelerate using the accelerator pedal until
the desired cruising speed is reached.
Depress and release the SET switch.
When driving with cruise control ON, each time
the RESUME switch is momentarily depressed,
the cruising set speed is raised by 0.6 mph (1.0
km/h).
NOTE
When driving with cruise control, the vehicle can
still be accelerated by depressing the
accelerator pedal in the usual manner. Once the
accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the previously set cruising speed.
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Decreasing Set Speed
The cruise speed setting can be decreased by
one of the following methods:
• Depress and hold the SET switch until the
desired cruising speed is reached. When the
SET switch is released, the new cruising
speed will be stored in the cruise control
memory.
• Depressing momentarily the SET switch will
decrease set cruising speed by 0.6 mph
(1.0 km/h).
• Slightly apply the service brake.
• Depress and release the DECEL switch.
After disengaging the cruise control, you can
return to the preset cruising speed by pressing
and releasing the RESUME switch providing that
your speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h).
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