Retard switch
My neighbor just bought a new 2013 Fleetwood Expedition 40X with a 360HP Cummings and Allison transmission on a Freightliner chassis. We were talking about the "Retard" button and he said the owners m...
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Here is another neat feature your neighbor can do in the coach after a trip. Check the trans fluid level from the Allison control pad. It would be smart for him to get, find or download the manual.
To access oil level information (refer to Figure 13):
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shift to N (Neutral), and apply the parking brake.
2. Pushbutton shift selector—simultaneously press the ? (Up) and ? (Down) Arrow buttons once.
3. Lever shift selector—press the DISPLAY MODE/DIAGNOSTIC button one time.
The fluid level check may be delayed until the following conditions have been met:
• The fluid temperature is above 60°C (140°F) and below 104°C (220°F).
• The transmission is in N (Neutral).
• The engine is at idle.
• The transmission output shaft is stopped.
• The vehicle has been stationary for approximately two minutes to allow the fluid to settle.
A delayed fluid level check is indicated by a “—” in each of the digital displays (SELECT and MONITOR) followed by a numerical countdown. The countdown, from 8 to 1, indicates the time remaining in the two minute waiting period.
A numerical display (alphabetical for MY08) is a fault code and indicates conditions are not proper to receive the fluid level information, or that there is a system malfunction.
• Correct Fluid Level—“o, L” is displayed (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode), followed by “o, K”. The “o, K” display indicates the fluid is within the correct fluid level zone. The sensor display and the transmission dipstick may not agree exactly because the oil level sensor compensates for fluid temperature.
• Low Fluid Level—“o, L” is displayed (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode) and the number of quarts the transmission fluid is low. Example: “2” indicates 2 additional quarts will bring the fluid level within the middle of the “o, K” zone.
• High Fluid Level—“o, L” is displayed (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode), followed by “HI” (represents High Oil Level) and the number of quarts the transmission is overfilled. Example: “1” indicates 1 quart of fluid above the full transmission level.
• Invalid For Display—“o, L” (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode), followed by “—” and a numerical display (alphabetical for MY08 and newer). The numerical display (alphabetical for MY08 and newer) is a fault code and indicates conditions are not proper to receive the fluid level information, or there is a system malfunction. The fault codes that may be encountered are shown in Table 3, Fluid Level Fault Codes, below.
To access oil level information (refer to Figure 13):
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shift to N (Neutral), and apply the parking brake.
2. Pushbutton shift selector—simultaneously press the ? (Up) and ? (Down) Arrow buttons once.
3. Lever shift selector—press the DISPLAY MODE/DIAGNOSTIC button one time.
The fluid level check may be delayed until the following conditions have been met:
• The fluid temperature is above 60°C (140°F) and below 104°C (220°F).
• The transmission is in N (Neutral).
• The engine is at idle.
• The transmission output shaft is stopped.
• The vehicle has been stationary for approximately two minutes to allow the fluid to settle.
A delayed fluid level check is indicated by a “—” in each of the digital displays (SELECT and MONITOR) followed by a numerical countdown. The countdown, from 8 to 1, indicates the time remaining in the two minute waiting period.
A numerical display (alphabetical for MY08) is a fault code and indicates conditions are not proper to receive the fluid level information, or that there is a system malfunction.
• Correct Fluid Level—“o, L” is displayed (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode), followed by “o, K”. The “o, K” display indicates the fluid is within the correct fluid level zone. The sensor display and the transmission dipstick may not agree exactly because the oil level sensor compensates for fluid temperature.
• Low Fluid Level—“o, L” is displayed (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode) and the number of quarts the transmission fluid is low. Example: “2” indicates 2 additional quarts will bring the fluid level within the middle of the “o, K” zone.
• High Fluid Level—“o, L” is displayed (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode), followed by “HI” (represents High Oil Level) and the number of quarts the transmission is overfilled. Example: “1” indicates 1 quart of fluid above the full transmission level.
• Invalid For Display—“o, L” (represents Fluid (Oil) Level Check Mode), followed by “—” and a numerical display (alphabetical for MY08 and newer). The numerical display (alphabetical for MY08 and newer) is a fault code and indicates conditions are not proper to receive the fluid level information, or there is a system malfunction. The fault codes that may be encountered are shown in Table 3, Fluid Level Fault Codes, below.
