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is called “understeer.” The driver must use
caution, good judgment and drive at low
speeds when operating the vehicle with
the DCDL locked.
4.
Always unlock the DCDL as soon as the
need for maximum traction has passed
and the vehicle is traveling on a good
road.
5.
Do not lock the DCDL when the wheels are
slipping or losing traction, or damage to
the axle can result.
6.
Do not lock the DCDL when the vehicle is
traveling down steep grades, or potential
loss of vehicle stability could occur.
LOCKING THE DCDL
When encountering poor road conditions where
maximum traction is needed, follow the
recommended procedures:
1.
Without the wheels spinning, slipping or
losing traction, flip the DCDL control
switch to the “LOCK” position while
maintaining a constant vehicle speed.
2.
Let up momentarily on the accelerator to
relieve torque on the gearing, allowing the
DCDL to lock.
3.
When the DCDL is fully locked, the vehicle
will have an “understeer” condition when
making turns. Proceed cautiously over
poor road conditions.
UNLOCKING THE DCDL
When the vehicle can safely operate and driving
conditions have improved, disengage the DCDL
following the recommended procedures:
1.
Flip the control switch to the “UNLOCK”
position, when the vehicle is stopped or
when traveling at low speed while the
wheels are not spinning, slipping or losing
traction.
2.
Let up momentarily on the accelerator to
relieve torque on the gearing, allowing the
DCDL to unlock.
3.
Resume driving at normal speed using
good driving judgment.
KNEELING SYSTEM
This system lowers the front end, enabling
passengers to get on and off the coach without
any difficulty.
To operate:
1.
Stop the coach ;
2.
Set the transmission to neutral(N) ;
3.
Apply the parking brakes ;
4.
Momentarily press the rocker switch
downwards to lower the front end of the
coach 4 inches (100 mm). (Refer to
Section 4
Controls and Instruments
).
A pictogram will appear in the DID status line
indicating that the coach is being lowered.
To raise the front of the coach to normal height;
1.
Momentarily press the rocker switch
upwards. The front end will rapidly rise up.
NOTE
The parking brakes must be applied to allow
the use of the kneeling.
NOTE
Kneeling is disabled when the entrance door is
open.
CAUTION
Avoid parking the coach too close to the
sidewalk or to other obstacles which could
damage the coach during kneeling.
HI-BUOY
The coach may be equipped with the optional
front Hi-Buoy or full Hi-Buoy. The front Hi-Buoy
system has the same functions as front
kneeling. In addition it enables passengers to
get on or off the coach easily by raising the front
end about 4 inches (100 mm), which may prove
useful when the dock is higher than usual. The
front Hi-Buoy is combined with front kneeling to
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