Banks iQ Owner's Manual - Section 7
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Figure 12 Manual Mode
Section 7
SAFETY MODE
The SpeedBrake has three operating
modes; MANUAL, AUTO and OFF. In
the MANUAL mode, the SpeedBrake
will activate and will downshift
the transmission and adjust the
turbocharger vanes, resulting in a
braking effect that slows your vehicle
to 15 mph. In AUTO mode, the
SpeedBrake varies the position of the
turbocharger vanes and selects an
appropriate gear in order to maintain a
pre-selected target speed. Choosing the
OFF mode allows the vehicle to behave
as if the SpeedBrake is not present.
To change between modes, press the
‘Mode’ button on the lower portion of
the screen. See Figure 12.
MANUAL Mode
While in the MANUAL mode, there are
three strength selections available: HIGH,
MED (medium) and LOW. Press the ‘Up’
arrow to increase the brake strength
or the ‘Down’ arrow to decrease
the strength on the right side of the
screen. Brake strength will be displayed
in-between the Up and Down arrows.
HIGH strength achieves the highest
level of braking force by aggressively
downshifting the transmission and
closing the turbocharger vanes.
This setting is recommended for
heavily loaded vehicles or whenever
aggressive braking is desired.
MEDIUM (MED) strength achieves
a moderate level of braking force
by slightly delaying transmission
downshifts. This setting is
recommended for moderately loaded
vehicles.
LOW strength setting achieves a
lower level of braking force and is
recommended for lightly loaded or
unloaded vehicles. The LOW setting
may also be used for daily driving.
CAUTION: Using the HIGH setting
with a lightly loaded vehicle
will result in VERY aggressive
braking. Become familiar with the
characteristics of the Strength
Settings before encountering
slippery road conditions,
including rain, snow and icy.
MANUAL Mode Foot Brake
Activation
If Foot Brake Activation is disabled, the
SpeedBrake will activate after releasing