PREVOST H3-45 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ...................................................... 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................. 3

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES ................ 3

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES ........... 3

COACH EXTERIOR ........................................... 5

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

COMPONENTS ........................................... 7

ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................... 8

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE

DOOR ........................................................... 8

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOOR .... 8

MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT

(BATTERY) .................................................. 9

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS ................... 9

FUEL FILLER DOORS .............................. 10

A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT ........ 10

SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT ............ 10

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT ....................................... 11

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT ............. 11

ENTRANCE DOOR ................................... 12

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING INTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCHES ............................12

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING EXTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCH .................................12

DOOR OPERATION LOGIC ........................13

EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING ................13

WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR ....................... 13

RADIATOR DOOR ..................................... 13

REAR VIEW MIRRORS ............................. 14

ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTED REAR VIEW

MIRRORS (RAMCO) ...................................14

BACK UP CAMERA ................................... 14

BLOCK HEATER CONNECTOR (110-120

VOLTS) ...................................................... 14

HUBODOMETER ....................................... 14

TRAILER HITCH ........................................ 15

COACH INTERIOR .......................................... 17

ELECTRICAL DESTINATION SIGN .......... 17

ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGN ......... 17

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS ...................... 17

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.......... 18

INTERIOR MIRRORS ................................ 18

DRIVER’S AREA ADJUSTABLE AIR

REGISTERS .............................................. 18

DRIVER'S SEAT – ISRI ............................. 18

MECHANICAL ISRI SEAT ...........................19

PNEUMATIC ISRI SEAT .............................20

SAFETY BELTS ........................................ 20

TOUR GUIDE SEAT .................................. 21

MICROPHONE JACKS ............................. 22

PASSENGER SEATS ................................ 22

SWIVEL SEATS...........................................22

FOLDING TRAYS ........................................22

CARD TABLES ............................................22

QUICK-LOUNDGE SYSTEM .......................23

OVERHEAD CONSOLE ............................ 23

ADJUSTABLE AIR REGISTERS .................23

SERVICE BELL ...........................................23

READING LIGHTS .......................................23

WINDOWS ................................................. 24

PANORAMIC WINDOWS ...........................24

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW .....................24

VENTILATION HATCH .............................. 25

OVERHEAD COMPARTMENTS ............... 25

WASTE CONTAINER ................................ 25

GALLEY ..................................................... 25

LAVATORY ................................................ 25

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ................. 27

KEYS ......................................................... 27

IGNITION KEY .............................................27

EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS KEY..................27

DRIVER'S PERSONAL COMPARTMENT

KEY ..............................................................27

UTILITY COMPARTMENT KEY ..................27

LAVATORY DOOR LOCK KEY ...................27

HAND TOWEL DISPENSER KEY ...............27

VCR COMPARTMENT KEY ........................28

TV MONITOR KEY ......................................28

IGNITION SWITCH .................................... 28

OFF ..............................................................28

ACCESSORIES ...........................................28

ON ...............................................................28

START .........................................................28

LATERAL CONTROL PANEL ................... 31

TRANSMISSION CONTROL PAD ...............31

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES .................31

MIRROR CONTROLS .................................32

TAG AXLE CONTROL VALVE ....................32

PARKING BRAKES CONTROL VALVE ......33

COOLANT HEATER TIMER ........................33

LOW BUOY CONTROL VALVE...................33

UTILITY COMPARTMENT ..........................33

POWER WINDOW SWITCH .......................33

ASHTRAY ....................................................33

CIGARETTE LIGHTER ................................33

DIAGNOSTIC DATA READER (DDR)

RECEPTACLE ........................................... 33

DASHBOARD ............................................ 34

CONTROL SWITCHES ............................. 35

L.H. DASHBOARD PANEL........................ 35

R.H. DASHBOARD PANEL ....................... 39

CONTROL HEAD ........................................40

RADIO .........................................................40

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HVAC CONTROL UNIT ...............................40

AIR REGISTERS .........................................42

CLUSTER .................................................. 42

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD) ........42

GAUGES .....................................................42

VEHICLE CLEARANCE INFORMATION .....44

TELLTALE PANEL.......................................44

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS ........... 48

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER ..........................48

ELECTRIC HORN........................................49

AIR HORN ...................................................49

FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLS ............... 49

BRAKE PEDAL ............................................49

ACCELERATOR PEDAL .............................50

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT UNLOCK

AIR VALVE ..................................................50

ALLISON TRANSMISSION ....................... 50

OPERATION ...............................................50

RANGE SELECTION-PUSH BUTTON

SHIFTER .....................................................50

FUNCTIONS OF THE "MODE" BUTTON ....50

TRANSMISSION OUTPUT RETARDER ... 52

OPERATING THE RETARDER USING

THE HAND LEVER ......................................52

OPERATING THE RETARDER USING

THE BRAKE PEDAL ....................................52

ZF-ASTRONIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ........................................ 53

RANGE SELECTOR KEYPAD ....................53

INDICATOR LIGHT ......................................53

DISPLAY ......................................................53

ACCELERATOR PEDAL .............................53

AUTOMATIC MODE ....................................53

MANUAL MODE ..........................................53

EASY START SYSTEM ...............................54

DRIVING TIPS .............................................50

ENGINE OVERSPEED PROTECTION .......58

ZF-ASTRONIC DISPLAY .............................50

OTHER FEATURES ........................................ 61

DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC

CONTROL (DDEC) SYSTEM .................... 61

DEC IV ELECTRONIC CONTROL

MODULE (ECM) ........................................ 62

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD) ..... 62

DRIVING MODE MENU ............................. 63

GAUGE MODE MENU .................................63

FUEL ECONOMY MENU .............................63

TIME / DIST. MENU .....................................63

FAULT ? MENU ...........................................64

NON-DRIVING MODE MENU ................... 64

SET UP MODE MENU .................................64

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MENU ...................66

DATA LOG MODE .......................................68

PASSWORD INPUT ....................................68

PRODRIVERTM ................................................................ 69

ALLISON TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC

CONTROL UNIT (ECU) ............................. 70

TRANSMISSION RETARDER .................. 70

JACOBS ENGINE BRAKE ........................ 70

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ................ 71

KNEELING SYSTEM ................................. 71

HI-BUOY .................................................... 71

LOW-BUOY ............................................... 71

RETRACTABLE TAG AXLE ...................... 72

IN-STATION LIGHTING ............................ 72

COOLANT HEATER .................................. 72

SWITCHING THE HEATER ON ..................72

SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF.................73

COOLANT HEATER TIMER ........................73

WHEELCHAIR LIFT .................................. 75

WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND

ACCESS DOORS ........................................75

OPERATING THE RICON

WHEELCHAIR LIFT .....................................76

OPERATING THE ST.& ST. LIFT ................80

STARTING & STOPPING PROCEDURE ....... 85

STARTING THE ENGINE.......................... 85

STARTING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT ...85

STARTING FROM THE ENGINE

COMPARTMENT .........................................85

COLD WEATHER STARTING .....................86

JUMP STARTING ........................................86

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ........................ 87

ENGINE WARM-UP .................................. 87

ALLISON TRANSMISSION WARM-UP .... 87

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION –

STARTING THE VEHICLE AT LOW

TEMPERATURES ..................................... 87

SAFETY FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT ....... 89

EMERGENCY EXITS ................................ 89

SIDE WINDOWS .........................................89

ROOF HATCH .............................................89

ENTRANCE DOOR .....................................90

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ..................... 90

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ..............................90

FIRST AID KIT .............................................91

FIRE HATCHET ...........................................91

WARNING REFLECTORS ..........................91

JACK AND TOOLS ......................................91

SPARE PARTS KIT .....................................91

LIMP-HOME BELT .......................................91

SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE ....................... 92

CHANGING A WHEEL ................................92

EMERGENCY AIR-FILL VALVES ............. 93

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES .. 93

JACKING POINTS ..................................... 94

HYDRAULIC JACK ......................................94

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TOWING .................................................... 94

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ................... 95

FOG LIGHTS ............................................. 95

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING ..................... 95

MUD FLAPS AND SPLASH GUARDS ...... 95

BACK UP CAMERA ................................... 95

BACK UP ALARM ...................................... 95

AUDIBLE ALERTS ..................................... 96

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................... 99

CLEANING ................................................. 99

SEAT UPHOLSTERY ..................................99

PLASTIC AND VINYL ................................100

WINDOWS .................................................100

STAINLESS STEEL ...................................100

FORMICA ..................................................100

CARPET ....................................................100

RUBBER COMPONENTS .........................100

FLOOR CLEANING ...................................100

EXTERIOR SURFACES ............................100

LAVATORY MAINTENANCE ................... 101

FILLING THE MAIN SUMP TANK .............102

DRAINING THE MAIN SUMP TANK .........102

DRAINING THE AUXILIARY

SUMP TANK ..............................................102

FILLING THE FRESH WATER

RESERVOIR ..............................................102

CLEANING CABINET ................................103

DRAINING THE FRESH WATER

RESERVOIR ..............................................103

FLUID LEVEL VERIFICATION ................ 103

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................103

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL ................103

ALLISON TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL 104

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

LEVEL ........................................................104

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL...........105

RADIATOR FAN GEARBOX OIL LEVEL ...105

WHEEL BEARING OIL LEVEL ..................105

FRONT AND TAG AXLE WHEEL HUBS ...106

COOLANT FLUID LEVEL ..........................106

WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR ......106

OTHER VERIFICATIONS ........................ 106

AIR TANK PURGE .....................................106

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................107

FUEL FILTER / WATER SEPARATOR .....107

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT ................108

BACK UP CAMERA ...................................108

AIR FILTER RESTRICTION INDICATOR ..109

A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM

AIR FILTERS .............................................109

DRIVER'S AREA FILTER ..........................109

CABIN AIR FILTER ....................................109

HOSE INSPECTION ..................................110

LUBRICATION ...........................................110

ROUTINE INSPECTION .......................... 110

WITH ENGINE STOPPED .........................110

WITH ENGINE RUNNING .........................111

FIRST SERVICE ON NEW VEHICLE ..... 112

ENGINE OIL ..............................................112

ALLISON TRANSMISSION

FLUID FILTER ...........................................112

COOLANT SYSTEM STRAINER ...............112

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ......... 112

WALK-AROUND INSPECTION ............... 114

LUBRICATION AND SERVICING

SCHEDULE ............................................. 115

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS ............. 118

PART NUMBER SPECIFICATIONS ....... 119

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................ 121

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ............... 125

CAPACITIES ........................................... 125

FUEL TYPE ............................................. 125

WHEELS AND TIRES ............................. 125

RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION

PRESSURE AT MAXIMUM COLD LOAD ..125

BELTS...................................................... 126

ENGINE ................................................... 126

ALLISON WORLD TRANSMISSION ....... 126

BRAKES .................................................. 126

BRAKE CHAMBER EFFECTIVE AREA ....126

AIR SYSTEM ........................................... 126

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ... 126

TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING ......127

STEERING .............................................. 127

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........................... 127

SUSPENSION ......................................... 127

FRONT AXLE ............................................127

DRIVE AXLE ..............................................127

TAG AXLE .................................................127

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ............. 127

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ..... 127

OIL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 128

ENGINE .....................................................128

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .......................128

DIFFERENTIAL .........................................128

FAN GEARBOX .........................................128

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR ............128

WHEEL BEARINGS ...................................128

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION...............128

PRE-HEATING SYSTEM ........................ 128

DDEC IV DIAGNOSTIC CODES ............. 128

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

FLOWCHART .......................................... 137

WORLD TRANSMISSION (WT)

DIAGNOSTIC CODES ............................. 138

DIAGNOSTIC CODE MEMORY LIST ........138

MAIN CODE ..............................................138

SUB CODE ................................................138

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ACTIVE INDICATOR .................................138

IGNITION CYCLE COUNTER ...................138

EVENT COUNTER ....................................138

CODE READING AND CLEARING ...........138

DIAGNOSTIC CODE RESPONSE ............139

DIAGNOSTIC CODE LIST

AND DESCRIPTION ..................................140

FLUID LEVEL SENSOR (OLS) CODES ....147

CLEARING CODES ...................................147

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

FAULTS AND ERROR MESSAGES ....... 147

SYSTEM FAULTS

(ERROR MESSAGES) ..............................148

ERROR CODES ........................................148

LIGHT BULB DATA ................................. 152

PLATES AND CERTIFICATION .............. 152

SAFETY CERTIFICATION ........................153

DOT CERTIFICATION PLATE ..................153

EPA ENGINE LABEL .................................153

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN) ..........................................154

COACH FINAL RECORD ........................ 154

APPENDIX ..................................................... 155

SERVICE LITERATURE .......................... 155

NOTICE .................................................... 156

INDEX ........................................................... 157

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FOREWORD

This Operator's Manual for the PREVOST H3-

41 and H3-45 coach has been prepared to

thoroughly acquaint you, the driver, with the

equipment and features of the coach in order for

you to fully appreciate and safely enjoy this

vehicle. Prevost Car Incorporated is committed

to the continuous improvement of coach quality,

reliability, durability and safety. With innovative

features, the H3 series coach was designed with

passenger and driver safety and comfort in mind.

This manual contains information available at the

time of publication. Because standard and

optional equipment is covered in this manual,

some of the optional equipment described may

not apply to your coach. If in doubt, refer to the

technical documentation package provided with

the coach.

Driver's controls and instruments incorporate

advanced technology for enhanced driving ease

and security. This manual describes the main

features, instruments and controls, and servicing

requirements for both standard and optional

equipment. Read this manual carefully to take

advantage of the coach's advanced features and

to ensure optimum safety and passenger comfort.

Keep this manual in the coach at all times. Make

sure this manual is kept with the coach when

ownership is transferred. Please use the

appropriate card at the end of this manual to

promptly notify Prevost Car of any change of

address or transfer of ownership. This will ensure

we provide fast and reliable coach service to all

coach operators.

Warnings, cautions and notes are used

throughout this manual to emphasize important

points when necessary:

WARNINGS call attention to instructions which

must be precisely followed to avoid personal

injury.

CAUTIONS call attention to instructions which

must be followed to avoid damage to the coach

or to equipment.

NOTES provide supplemental information and

call attention to instructions which make the job

easier.

The service life of the coach depends on the kind

of attention it receives. Pay close attention to the

warnings, cautions and notes. Read the various

notices and instructions posted throughout the

coach and attached to equipment.

Since continuous improvement is a primary focus at Prevost

Car, we reserve the right to make changes anytime, without

notice, and without incurring any obligation.

Before reproducing or copying this manual, in whole or in

part, written consent must be obtained from Prevost Car

Incorporated.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

To ensure safe and reliable operation, heed the

following safety precautions.

• Operation and maintenance of the vehicle

must be performed only by qualified

personnel.

• Before driving, conduct a walk around

inspection and check that all baggage

compartment doors and equipment access

doors are securely shut.

• Make sure good visibility is maintained at all

times. Keep windshields clean and free of

obstructions.

• Adjust the driver's seat so that all controls

can be reached easily.

• Always wear your safety belt when driving.

• Check the instrument panel frequently. Do

not operate the vehicle when dials or

indicators do not indicate normal operating

conditions.

• Always pay attention to pedestrians passing

in front and behind the vehicle. Always yield

to pedestrians at pedestrian walkways.

• Do not drive over obstacles on the road.

Empty boxes, piles of leaves, and snowdrifts

could conceal hidden dangers that could

damage the vehicle suspension and

underbody.

• When turning or changing lanes, signal your

intention well in advance.

• When approaching to make a right turn,

reduce the space between the vehicle and

the curb to make sure another vehicle

cannot pass on the right. Since the vehicle

makes wide turns, allow enough space to

make safe turns.

• Switch from high beams to low beams when

meeting or following other vehicles within

500 feet (150 meters).

• Never leave the vehicle unattended with the

engine running, or with the key in the

ignition. Turn off the engine, remove keys

and apply the parking brake before leaving

the vehicle.

• Shut-off the engine before refueling, adding

oil, performing maintenance or servicing

tasks, unless stated otherwise.

• Fuel is highly flammable and explosive. Do

not smoke when refueling. Keep away from

open flames or sparks.

• Do not run the engine or HVAC system with

access doors left open. Close compartment

doors before operating any equipment.

• Do not remove the surge tank filler cap or

the cooling system pressure cap when the

engine is hot. Let the engine cool down

before removing filler caps.

• Do not attempt to push or pull-start the

vehicle.

• The service life of the vehicle depends on

the kind of maintenance it receives. Always

record any problems and report them

immediately to maintenance personnel.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES

• For city driving, allow a four to six second

travel interval between your vehicle and the

vehicle ahead. Increase this travel interval

to six to eight seconds for highway driving.

Increase time interval for driving at night or

in foul weather.

• Be prepared to stop when approaching an

intersection. The stopping distance of the

vehicle increases with the weight and speed.

• Establish eye-to-eye contact with other

drivers and with pedestrians. Use, high

beam and low beam headlights, turn signals

and horn as needed.

• On highway, don't stare at the road ahead.

Keep your eyes moving. Check mirrors and

dashboard instruments frequently.

• To keep the vehicle from drifting across

lanes during highway driving, always look

over the horizon on the road ahead.

• Adjust your speed to road conditions, traffic

and visibility. Never exceed the posted

speed limits.

• If another vehicle is following close behind,

reduce your speed to let the vehicle pass.

For additional information about safe operation

and defensive driving practices, contact the local

department of motor vehicles authority.

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COACH EXTERIOR

H3-45 EXTERIOR VIEW (TYPICAL) 18517

1. Engine air intake 11. Back up camera (optional)

2. Engine compartment curb-side door 12. 110/120 volt connector, for block heater

3. Wheelchair access door (optional St. & St. lift) 13. Engine compartment rear door

4. Main power compartment (battery compartment) 14. Rear-view mirror

5. Wheelchair access door (optional Ricon lift) 15. Spare wheel compartment

6. Baggage compartment 16. Front electrical and service compartment

7. Fuel filler door 17. Driver’s power window

8. Condenser compartment 18. Evaporator compartment

9. Entrance door control switch 19. Radiator door

10. Entrance door

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COACH EXTERIOR

H3-41 EXTERIOR VIEW (TYPICAL) 18518

1. Engine air intake 11. 110/120 volt connector

2. Engine compartment curb-side door 12. Engine compartment rear door

3. Wheelchair access door (optional St. & St. lift) 13. Rear-view mirror

4. Main power compartment (battery compartment) 14. Spare wheel compartment

5. Baggage compartment 15. Front electrical and service compartment

6. Fuel filler door 16. Driver’s power window

7. Condenser compartment 17. Evaporator compartment

8. Entrance door control switch 18. Radiator door

9. Entrance door

10. Back up camera (optional)

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COACH EXTERIOR

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 01116

1. Radiator and charge air cooler;

2. Coolant fluid surge tank;

3. Transmission fluid dipstick;

4. Air filter restriction indicator;

5. Engine oil dipstick;

6. Starter selector switch and

engine rear start push-button switch;

7. Belt tensioner control valve;

8. Engine oil reserve tank;

9. Air filter;

10. Radiator fan gearbox;

11. Engine oil filters;

12. Engine coolant filter/conditioner;

13. Alternators;

14. Engine oil filling tube;

15. Primary and secondary fuel filters;

16. Main A/C compressor.

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COACH EXTERIOR

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE DOOR

The engine compartment curb-side door

provides access to the following (if equipped):

• Engine compartment rear door release

lever;

• Detroit Diesel Fuel Pro 382 filtration system;

• Primary & secondary air system fill valve;

• Hydraulic fluid tank;

• Cold weather starting fluid bottle;

• Wet air tank drain cock;

• Sump tank access cap.

This door can be locked or unlocked using the

exterior compartment key or, if so equipped, by

the central door locking system. To open, pull

up the door handle to release the latch, then pull

the door open. The curb-side door also has a

safety catch to prevent it from closing

inadvertently. Release the catch before

attempting to close.

When open, lights illuminate in the engine

compartment and a telltale light illuminates in

the dashboard.

DOOR HANDLE 18184

Warning: Unless otherwise stated, do not run

the engine when the engine compartment curb-

side door is open.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOOR

To open the rear engine door, first open the curb

side door then press the release lever. The rear

door release lever is located in the upper rear

section of the engine compartment, as seen

when looking into the curb side engine

compartment. Unlatch the door and pull it out

and up. The door should stay open on it’s own

but it is recommended to always use the safety

catch as shown.

Door Latch

Release Lever

Safety Catch

OPENING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR

DOOR 18331

This door provides access to the following

equipment:

• Engine;

• Alternator(s);

• Compressor(s);

• Belt tensioning pressure control valve (see

chapter 7, Care and maintenance);

• Starter selector switch (see chapter 5,

Starting and stopping procedures);

• Plates and certification;

• Coolant fluid surge tank;

• Air filter restriction indicator;

• Couplings and valves for lavatory

maintenance;

• Fresh water reservoir coupling;

• Engine oil dipstick;

• Engine oil reserve tank;

• Transmission oil dipstick;

• Coolant fluid surge tank access cap.

When open or not closed properly, lights

illuminate in the engine compartment and a

telltale light illuminates in the dashboard.

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COACH EXTERIOR

Warning: Unless otherwise stated, do not run

the engine when the engine compartment rear

door is open.

MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT

(BATTERY)

This compartment is closed off from the engine

compartment and is used to house batteries and

electrical components. The following items are

located in the main power compartment:

• 12 volt batteries;

• Main circuit breakers (12 & 24 volts);

• Battery charger (optional);

• Battery equalizer;

• Safety switch;

• Booster terminals;

• Rear junction box;

• Electrical system monitor;

• ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for Allison

World transmission or ZF-Astronic ;

• Secondary circuit breakers;

• Relay, fuse box & spare fuses;

• Alternator module.

To open the door, insert the key in the lock and

turn. The door will pop open.

Lights in the compartment turn ON automatically

when the door is opened. A telltale light

indicating a compartment door is open will

illuminate on the dashboard.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

Baggage compartments can hold a maximum

load of 2000 lb each, spread evenly over the

floor. The total combined weight of cargo and

passengers must not exceed 15660 lb. The

baggage compartments can be locked or

unlocked by using the exterior compartment key.

Pressurized cylinders assist the opening and

closing of the baggage compartment doors.

MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT 18520

To close, pull the door down by the notch in the

lower part of the door. Once below a certain

point, release the door and the cylinders will

slam the door shut. Push-in the top part of the

door past the safety catch on both sides to fully

close.

Lights in the baggage compartments turn ON

automatically when the door is opened. A telltale

light indicating a compartment door is open

illuminates on the dashboard.

Warning: To avoid injury, keep hands clear of

door edge and door frame when closing.

Note: To prevent theft and vandalism, always

lock all doors before leaving the vehicle

unattended.

Note: The baggage compartment doors can be

locked/unlocked by the optional central locking

system. The switch is on the L.H. dashboard.

Refer to "Controls & Instruments" chapter.

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COACH EXTERIOR

Note: To prevent the door from closing in case

of defective cylinders, lock the door in open

position by pushing it further towards the body of

the coach, until it locks in place.

FUEL FILLER DOORS

There is one fuel filler door on each side of the

coach, providing added convenience for

refueling. Both fuel filler doors must be opened

with the exterior compartment key. To open,

turn the key ¼ turn and pull the door open.

It is recommended to refuel from the curb-side

whenever possible, to avoid spilling fuel into the

evaporator compartment. Any amount of fuel

vapor in this compartment will be carried right up

into the cabin by the HVAC system fresh air

intake.

Note: Provided the vehicle is parked on level

ground, an automatic nozzle will automatically

shut off when tank is approximately 95% full.

Caution: Do not fill to more than 95% of the

tank capacity. Do not "top off" the tank, doing so

may result in fuel spillage when the fuel

expands.

A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT

Pull the release latch located inside the adjacent

baggage compartment to open the condenser

door.

Note: The locking device must be unbolted to

fully swing open condenser compartment door.

Safety

hook

Open position locking device

Release latch

CONDENSER DOOR 18311

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT 22170

SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

The spare wheel is located in the compartment

behind the front bumper.

Warning: This compartment is not designed for

miscellaneous storage. Never store loose

objects in this compartment because they can

interfere with the steering linkage mechanism.

TOOLS IN FIRST BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT 13015

To access the spare wheel compartment, pull on

the release handle located in the front electrical

and service compartment, near the lower door

hinge.

Note: The jack and tools are located in the first

baggage compartment.

The bumper will lower gradually.

When closing the compartment, be sure the

bumper is firmly in place.

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COACH EXTERIOR

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT

The front electrical and service compartment

provides access to the following:

• Emergency door opening unlock valve;

• Front junction box;

• Circuit breakers, fuse box & spare fuses;

• Upper wiper pulse generator;

• Turn signal flasher relay;

• Alarm;

• Resistors;

• ABS module;

• Relays;

• Windshield washer reservoir;

• Accessories air tank purge valve;

• Accessories system fill valve;

• Spare wheel support and rail;

The light in the front service compartment turns

ON automatically when the door is opened.

Alarm

Circuit

breakers

Pulse generator

Flasher relay Relays

Fuses

Front junction panel

FRONT ELECTRICAL & SERVICE COMPARTMENT 06461

This door can be locked or unlocked using the

exterior compartment key.

FRONT ELECTRICAL & SERVICE COMPARTMENT 14050

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT

To access the evaporator compartment, pull the

release latch located on the left side wall of the

rearmost baggage compartment.

Release latch

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT ACCESS 18306

The evaporator compartment contains the

following components located on the R.H. side

wall when facing the compartment:

 Relay R39 – Condenser fan motor;

 Relay R40 – Condenser speed control HI;

 Relay R41 – Condenser speed control HI;

 Relay R50 – Evaporator motor speed

control;

 Relay R60 – Evaporator motor speed

control;

 Relay R63 – Time delay, evaporator motor;

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COACH EXTERIOR

 RS36 – Current limit for relay R39;

 RS37 – Current limit for relay R40, R41;

 RS19 – Current limit for relay R63;

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT 22225

LOCATION OF RELAYS AND RESISTORS 06483

Relays and resistors are marked for easy

servicing.

Note: It is important to keep the evaporator

compartment door closed while checking the

HVAC system to prevent faulty readings.

ENTRANCE DOOR

Lock or unlock the entrance door from outside

the vehicle by turning the key in the door lock

(counterclockwise to lock, clockwise to unlock).

To unlock the entrance door from the inside,

slide the lock lever on the inside of the door to

the left. If the orange tab on the door-lock lever

is visible, the door is unlocked.

Note: If the interior lever is used to exit the

coach and the key is not used to unlock the

door, it will lock again upon closing. Remember

to remove the keys upon exiting.

Interior door lock

ENTRANCE DOOR 18437

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING INTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCHES

From the inside, open the door by pressing the

door opening switch (red button) on the

dashboard. Close by pressing the door closing

switch (green button) on the dashboard. Refer

to “Controls and Instruments” chapter for more

information.

DASHBOARD SWITCHES 06464

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING EXTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCH

Opening and closing of the door may also be

pneumatically controlled from the outside using

the 3-position switch located on the door L.H.

side. Open the door by pushing the switch

forward, close by pushing the switch rearward.

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COACH EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR DOOR OPERATING SWITCH 18316

DOOR OPERATION LOGIC

If the switch is held in position until the door is

fully open or closed, the system holds pressure

in the door cylinder, locking the door in that

position. The door can be opened to any

position by releasing the switch (or button, if

inside) when the desired position is attained.

However, the door is not locked in any position

other than fully open or fully closed. The door

can then be opened or closed further by pushing

or pulling on the door.

When the door is almost shut, a mechanism will

finish the closing of the door. This works even

when the door is shut manually.

EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING

An unlock valve located in the front electrical

and service compartment allows emergency

opening of the entrance door from outside the

coach. Another unlock valve located on the front

wall, close to the entrance door allows

emergency opening of the door from the inside.

To open the door in an emergency situation, the

door must first be unlocked. Turn the unlock

valve in the direction of the arrows and push (or

pull) the door open. To close the door after

emergency opening, return the valve to its initial

position, open the door using the door cylinder,

then close the door normally. Refer to “Safety

Features and Equipment” chapter.

Emergency unlock valve

FRONT ELECTRICAL & SERVICE COMPARTMENT 06461

INTERIOR UNLOCK AIR VALVE 12164

WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR

To open the optional wheelchair lift door, the

coach must be parked on a flat and level surface

with the parking brake on. The wheelchair

access door swings to the side and is

maintained open by a locking mechanism.

Open the baggage compartment containing the

lift mechanism (Ricon only). The baggage

compartment door is located directly below the

wheelchair lift door and it opens to the side. If

the parking brake is not activated, a switch in the

door will activate the parking brake when it

detects the door is open.

Open the door completely until it locks in the

open position. To close the door, lift on the

locking mechanism arm and slam the door shut.

Refer to “Other Features” for more information

on operating the optional wheelchair lift.

RADIATOR DOOR

Open the engine radiator door by pushing on the

release latch.

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COACH EXTERIOR

RADIATOR DOOR RELEASE LATCH LOCATION 18529

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

The vehicle is equipped with flat-type and

convex-type rear-view mirrors. Convex mirrors

give a wide angle view. Objects viewed in

convex-type rear-view mirrors appear smaller

and are actually closer than they appear.

Flat

Convex

REAR VIEW MIRRORS 18443

To provide good visibility in cold weather, the

mirrors can be equipped with heating elements.

The elements are activated by a rocker switch

located on the dashboard. Refer to "Controls &

Instruments" chapter. Thermostats are used to

prevent continuous operation of the heating

elements.

Caution: Do not attach stick-on type convex

mirror accessories to the heated mirror glass.

This could impede uniform heat distribution on

the mirror surface and could break the mirror

glass.

ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTED REAR VIEW

MIRRORS (RAMCO)

The mirrors are adjusted using the controls

located on the L.H. control panel. Refer to

"Controls & Instruments" chapter. Manual

adjustment is also possible.

Adjust the side-view mirrors until the side of the

vehicle is visible. Adjust the flat-type mirror until

the road behind is in full view.

BACK UP CAMERA

An optional back up camera is available which

provides the driver with visual assistance when

backing up. Rear-view TV monitor is located at

the dashboard L.H. side on the windshield post.

For additional information, refer to "Controls &

Instruments" and “Care and maintenance”

chapters.

BLOCK HEATER CONNECTOR (110-

120 VOLTS)

110-120 VOLT CONNECTOR 06390

All connectors must be used with a 110 - 120

volt grounded supply. A connector is located on

the rear engine door and is connected to the

engine block heater and to the fresh water tank

heater, if equipped. Another optional connector

may be located on the main power compartment

door. It connects to the battery charger and

allows for in-station lighting. Refer to "Other

Features" chapter.

HUBODOMETER

An odometer is installed on the curb-side drive

axle wheel hub. The odometer calculates the

total distance in miles (or kilometers, depending

on model installed) traveled by the coach since

manufacture, including factory road testing.

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COACH EXTERIOR

Note: It is normal for hubodometer,

transmission ECU and DDEC ECM to disagree

on mileage.

HUBODOMETER 13012

TRAILER HITCH

Your vehicle may be equipped as a special

option with a factory installed trailer hitch which

has been designed to meet SAE Class 4

specifications:

• Maximum gross trailer weight: 10,000 lb

(4,540 kg)

• Maximum tongue weight at 6 ½ inches

(165 mm) or less from coupling receiver :

1,000 lb (454 kg)

TRAILER HITCH 18487

Warning: The draw bar and the ball used for

towing the trailer should be rated for 10,000 lb

capacity or more.

Warning: Pulling a trailer weighing more than

the recommended maximum gross weight may

cause engine and transmission overheating, and

also possible hitch failure.

Note: Pulling a trailer over long distances is

considered as a "severe operating condition" for

the vehicle and therefore, power plant requires

more frequent servicing.

Note: The minimum requirement for a trailer

weighing up to 10,000 lb when coupled to a

10,000 lb Prévost Trailer Hitch is as per the

following :

A) Trailer must comply with Federal Motor

Carrier Safety Regulations 393.52

regarding trailer breaking capability.

B) The trailer coupling attachments meet the

following minimum static test load

requirements :

• Longitudinal tension and compression: (1.5

x GVWR of trailer)

• Transverse thrust : (0.5 x GVWR of trailer)

• Vertical tension and compression: (0.5 x

GVWR of trailer)

Loads indicated must be applied without

incurring loss of attachments or distortion or

failure which could affect the safe towing of

trailer.

C) The ball and trailer coupling should meet the

following minimum test load requirements

without incurring failure :

• Longitudinal tension and compression :

(Gross Trailer Weight of trailer x 3)

• Transverse thrust : (Gross Trailer Weight of

trailer x 1)

• Vertical tension and compression : (Gross

Trailer Weight of trailer x 1.3)

In this case, failure is identified as the point at

which the coupling or ball will accept no

additional test load without separation of the ball

from the coupling ball socket, or the occurrence

of a metal fracture of either coupling ball or

coupling assembly, which results in separation

of the ball from the coupling ball socket.

D) Two lengths of safety chain shall be used.

The strength rating (minimum breaking

force) of each individual chain and its

connecting means shall be equal to, or

exceed the trailer GVWR.

E) Towing vehicle must be equipped with

engine or transmission retarder. The engine

or the transmission retarder on the vehicle

must be functional at all time (to be

inspected frequently).

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COACH INTERIOR

ELECTRICAL DESTINATION SIGN

Turn the optional destination sign lighting on and

off using the rocker switch located on the

dashboard. Refer to Controls & Instruments

chapter.

Depress the selector switch until the desired

destination appears in the sight glass and is

aligned with the arrow.

ELECTRICAL DESTINATION SIGN OEH3B210

Note: Use the servo control switch to change the

speed of the destination sign. Use high speed to

search for the desired destination and slow speed

to align the arrow in the sight glass.

ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGN

Turn the optional destination sign lighting on and

off using the rocker switch located on the

dashboard. Refer to Controls & Instruments

chapter.

To change the destination, depress the selecting

switches until the desired destination appears in

the Liquid Crystal Display.

ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGN 2EH3B210

Note: The destination sign must be programmed

with a computer connected to the RS-232

connector prior to first use. Follow the instructions

on the computer disk to install and run the

software.

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS

Two lockable utility compartments are located at

the base of the windshield. Two stack drawers

are located on the dashboard R.H. side. The top

drawer includes a built-in cup holder and the

lower one has a 12 volt appliance socket. To

open this drawer, you must first depress the lock.

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS 18504

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS IN CONSOLE 18444

A lockable compartment for the driver is located

on the L.H. side of the entrance stepwell. This

compartment may be locked using the

appropriate key. A tour guide seat is available as

an option and is installed in front of the driver’s

compartment using the securing devices as

shown hereafter.

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COACH INTERIOR

DRIVER’S PERSONAL COMPARTMENT 18507

The last compartment is located on the lateral

control panel. It is lockable and equipped with a

12 volt appliance socket. To open this

compartment, you must first depress the lock

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

To unlock the steering wheel for tilt and

telescopic adjustment, push with the left foot on

the valve button located in the footwell. Refer to

Controls & Instruments chapter, paragraph: Foot-

Operated Controls.

FOOT OPERATED CONTROLS 00023

Warning: Do not adjust the steering wheel

while driving. Loss of control could result. Park

the vehicle safely and apply parking brakes

before adjusting the steering wheel.

INTERIOR MIRRORS

Two manually adjustable mirrors are located in

the driver’s area. The one located in the upper

left corner enables to eliminate the blind spot on

the R.H. side of the coach. Adjust it to see

through the R.H. side trapezoidal window. A

central mirror allows the driver to see in the

aisle. Adjust mirror manually.

DRIVER’S AREA ADJUSTABLE AIR

REGISTERS

The HVAC system has adjustable registers to

control air flow around the driver’s area. Three

are located on the dashboard, two on the R.H.

side and one on the left (refer to Controls &

Instruments chapter). Two more registers are

located near the steering wheel column, under

the dashboard. These registers are not

adjustable but may be electrically open or closed

by means of the HVAC control panel. Two

registers located in the driver’s area are part of

the passengers heating & ventilation system,

one register is located behind the driver’s seat

and one is located close to the door, below the

modesty panel wall for step de-icing. The

direction and volume of air flow for these two

registers are adjustable manually.

Use the HVAC control panel to set air

temperature.

AIR REGISTER 22246

DRIVER'S SEAT - ISRI

The coach is equipped with one of two models

of ISRI driver's seats. Standard is the

mechanically adjusted seat The pneumatic

model is available as an option. Both seats may

be equipped with lumbar supports, heated

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COACH INTERIOR

cushions and adjustable armrests. Both seats

are equipped with safety belts.

Warning: The driver’s seat must be adjusted to

allow the driver to easily reach the controls of

the coach. Never adjust seat while driving

vehicle as this could result in loss of vehicle

control.

MECHANICAL ISRI SEAT

Driver’s Seat Adjustment

ISRI seat can be adjusted to the desired driving

position by following the instructions listed

below:

DRIVER’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL) OEH3B220

Armrest

The driver's seat can be equipped

with two folding armrests which

can be raised or lowered for

convenience.

To lower the armrest, turn the

control knob (1) counterclockwise

without applying pressure on the armrest, push

the armrest to the desired position.

To raise the armrest, r

aise to the desired

position then turn the control knob

clockwise

until it stops.

Backrest

Lift lever (2) then adjust backrest

to desired angle.

Tilt (front)

To lower or raise the seat's front

s

ection, pull handle (3) up and

push or pull the seat cushion.

Tilt (rear)

To lower or raise the seat's rear

section, pull handle (4) up and

push or pull the seat cushion.

Warning: To avoid pinching the fingers

between buckle and controls, lower safety belt

buckle before adjusting seat height.

Up and Down

Pull both handles (3 and 4) up to

adjust height of the seat.

Fore and Aft

To adjust distance between driver

and da

shboard, pull handle (5) up

and slide the seat forward or

backward.

Note: Fore-and-aft seat adjustment control may

also be located at the front of the seat.

Suspension

For maximum mechanical

suspension performance, rotate

handwheel

(6) until your body

weight (in pounds) is shown on the

indicator.

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