Operation - Section 3 OM3006.3 04/98 Page 3-24 Instrument Panel and Indicators R.H. Control/Indicator Panel (Pod) The Control/Indicator Panel (3, Figure 3-6), located to the right of the steering wheel, contains the following: Front Brake Cut-Off Switch (Option) The Optional Front Brake Cut-Off Switch (1, Figure 3-7) is used to change the ap- plication of the truck service brakes ac- cording to the road conditions. The ‘‘rocker’’ switch is an ‘‘ON-OFF’’ type. Depressing the bottom turns the switch ‘‘Off’’. Depressing the top turns the switch ‘‘On’’. ‘‘Off’’ Position When the switch is in the ‘‘Off’’ position, braking force* is applied to both front and rear wheels.
This position is used when traveling on normal road surfaces. FIGURE 3-7. R.H. CONTROL/INDICATOR PANEL 1. Front Brake Cut-Off 5. A/C & Heater Vent Switch ( Option ) 6. Auto Cruise Control 2. Cold Weather (Ether) 7. On/Off Switch Starting Aid Switch 8. Resume/Accel Switch 3. Hazard Flasher Swich 9. Set/Coast Switch 4. AISS Automatic Engine 10. Cancel Switch Idle System ‘‘On’’ Position When the switch is in the ‘‘On’’ position, braking force* is applied only to the rear wheels . This position is used when traveling on slippery roads.
* The braking force is applied according to the switch position, regardles of whether the brakes are being applied by the steering wheel-mounted Retarder lever, or the foot-operated brake pedal. Cold Weather Starting Aid (Ether Injection) Switch Hazard Warning Lights Switch The Starting Aid Switch (2, Figure 3-7) is an ‘‘ON-OFF’’ type ‘‘rocker’’ switch that is spring-loaded to the ‘‘OFF’’ position. The Hazard Warning Light switch (3, Fig- ure 3-7) causes all turn signal lights to flash simultaneously. When the outside temperature is below -5°C (23°F), depress the top of this switch and hold for 2-3 seconds before starting the engine.
The Cold Starting Aid atomizes ether into the engine intake manifold. The ‘‘rocker’’ switch is an ‘‘ON-OFF’’ type. Depressing the bottom turns the switch ‘‘Off’’. Depressing the top turns the switch ‘‘On’’. Refer to KEYSWITCH, ‘‘START’’ for further details regarding the use of this switch. DO NOT push ether injection switch after engine has started! SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ENGINE MAY OCCUR!