PREVOST XLII-45 Motorhome Owner's manual

COACH MANUFACTURER

OWNER’S MANUAL

X3-45 VIP &

LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELL

PA1583

PA1583 1ST Edition

Date: March, 2011

Starting from vehicle: B-5011

Featuring: EPA 2010

Foreword

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This Owner's Manual for the PREVOST X3-45

VIP & Le Mirage XLII Bus Shell conforms with

the new EPA 2010 regulations, featuring an

engine with selective catalytic reduction SCR

system This manual has been prepared to

thoroughly acquaint you, the owner, with

vehicle’s equipment and features in order to fully

appreciate and safely enjoy your vehicle. Of

course, you are anxious to drive your new

private motorcoach and test its features, but first

please read this publication carefully to help

ensure enjoyable and trouble free operation.

This book should be kept inside the vehicle at all

times for convenient reference. It is also

suggested that it remains with the vehicle at the

time of resale. Please notify Prevost Car, a

division of Prevost Car (US) Inc. when the

vehicle's ownership is transferred so that our

records can be kept up to date. Do this by filling

out the appropriate form at the end of this

manual.

The specifications, descriptions and figures

given are based on the latest information

available at printing time. And because at

Prevost Car, a division of Prevost Car (US)

Inc. we are constantly striving to improve our

products, we reserve the right to make changes

at any time without notice and/or obligation on

our part.

Please note that this publication applies to

factory-prepared, conversion-ready luxury

motorcoaches, manufactured by Prevost Car, a

division of Prevost Car (US) Inc.. It describes

and explains the equipment and options

available for installation in our factory.

Therefore, there may be equipment described

herein that is not installed on your vehicle. This

publication also does not cover equipment

installed by your interior designer or system

manufacturer.

This manual, or portions thereof, cannot be

reproduced in any form whatsoever, in whole or

in part, without the written consent of Prevost

Car, a division of Prevost Car (US) Inc.

The following words are used to emphasize

particularly important information:

DANGER

Directs the operator’s attention to unsafe

practices which could result in serious

personal injury or death.

WARNING

Directs the operator’s attention to unsafe

practices which could result in serious

personal injury or severe damage to the

vehicle.

CAUTION

Directs the operator’s attention to unsafe

practices where personal injury is not likely

but damage to vehicle components could

occur.

NOTE

Indicates supplementary information essential

to the proper operation of the vehicle.

For your own safety and to ensure prolonged

service life of your private motorcoach, heed our

warning labels: DANGER, WARNING,

CAUTION and NOTE. Ignoring them could result

in extensive damage and/or serious personal

injury.

Table of contents

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Safety Precautions......................................................................................................... 1

Vehicle Exterior.............................................................................................................. 5

Vehicle Interior ............................................................................................................ 17

Controls and Instruments ........................................................................................... 23

Other Features.............................................................................................................. 77

Starting and Stopping Procedures........................................................................... 111

Safety Features and Equipment................................................................................ 117

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 129

Technical Information................................................................................................ 149

Abbreviations ............................................................................................................. 161

Appendix A – Service Literature............................................................................... 163

Appendix B – Troubleshooting Guide for Multiplex Vehicles ................................ 167

Appendix C – Allison Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes..................................... 173

Appendix D – TPMS Troubleshooting Guide........................................................... 185

Index...........................................................................................................................187

Safety Precautions

1

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES ................................................................................................................ 2

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES............................................................................................................ 2

OTHER PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3

Safety Precautions

2

To ensure safe and reliable operation, heed the

following safety precautions.

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

o Operation and maintenance of the vehicle

must be performed only by qualified

personnel.

o Before driving, conduct a walk around

inspection and check that all baggage

compartment doors and equipment access

doors are securely shut.

o Make sure good visibility is maintained at all

times. Keep windshields clean and free of

obstructions.

o Adjust the driver's seat so that all controls

can be reached easily.

o Always wear the safety belt when driving.

o Check the instrument panel frequently. Do

not operate the vehicle when dials or

indicators are not in their normal operating

condition.

o Always pay attention to pedestrians passing

in front and behind the vehicle. Always yield

to pedestrians at pedestrian walkways.

o 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.

o When turning or changing lanes, signal your

intention well in advance.

o 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.

o Switch from high beams to low beams when

meeting or following other vehicles within

500 feet (150 meters).

o 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.

o Shut-off the engine before refueling, adding

oil, performing maintenance or servicing

tasks, unless stated otherwise.

o Fuel is highly flammable and explosive. Do

not smoke when refueling. Keep away from

open flames or sparks.

o Do not run the engine or HVAC system with

access doors left open. Close compartment

doors before operating any equipment.

o 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.

o Do not attempt to push or pull-start a vehicle

equipped with an automatic transmission.

o 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.

o Do not use the trailer hitch before reading

the safety, technical and operational

requirements on page 14 of this manual.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES

o 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.

o Be prepared to stop when approaching an

intersection. The stopping distance of the

vehicle increases with the weight and speed.

o Establish eye-to-eye contact with other

drivers and with pedestrians. Use, high

beam and low beam headlights, turn signals

and horn as needed.

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

Keep your eyes moving. Check mirrors and

dashboard instruments frequently.

o To keep the vehicle from drifting across

lanes during highway driving, always look

over the horizon on the road ahead.

o Adjust your speed to road conditions, traffic

and visibility. Never exceed the posted

speed limits.

o 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.

Safety Precautions

3

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

Prior to working on a system inside the

vehicle, make sure to cut electrical power and

air supply. A component could be supplied

with electricity even if battery master switch is

set to the OFF position and/or a component

could be pressurized even if air tanks are

emptied. Always refer to the appropriate wiring

and pneumatic diagrams prior to working on

electrical and/or pneumatic systems.

CAUTION

Prior to welding or soldering on the vehicle,

disconnect all electronic modules, positive

and negative battery connections. If these

modules (ECM, CPC or VECU, TCM, ECU,

ABS) are not disconnected, electronic

components (EPROM, CHIPS) could be

permanently damaged.

Refer to Section 00 of your maintenance

manual for all related procedures.

Vehicle Exterior 5

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

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE DOOR......................................................................................... 9

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS............................................................................................. 9

EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ACCESS DOOR.................................................................... 10

RADIATOR DOOR ..................................................................................................................................... 10

CATALYTIC CONVERTER ACCESS DOOR ............................................................................................ 10

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C) ...................................................................................................... 11

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

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE COMPARTMENT......................................................................... 11

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS.................................................................................................................. 12

RECLINING BUMPER COMPARTMENT .................................................................................................. 13

FUEL AND DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) FILLER DOOR.................................................................. 13

ENTRANCE DOOR .................................................................................................................................... 14

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM.................................................................................................................. 14

REAR VIEW MIRRORS.............................................................................................................................. 15

BACK-UP CAMERA................................................................................................................................... 15

110-120 VOLT CONNECTOR .................................................................................................................... 15

TRAILER HITCH......................................................................................................................................... 16

Vehicle Exterior 6

X3-45 VIP EXTERIOR VIEW (TYPICAL) 18576

1. Engine air intake 10. Rear-view mirror

2. Engine compartment R.H. side door 11. Reclining bumper

3. Hinged rear fender 12. Front electrical and service compartment

4. Baggage compartment 13. Driver’s power window

5. Fuel filler door 14. Evaporator or baggage compartment

6. Condenser or baggage compartment 15. Radiator door

7. Entrance door 16. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) compartment

access door

8. Entrance door power window 17. R.H. side rear service compartment

9. Engine compartment rear doors

Vehicle Exterior

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LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELL EXTERIOR VIEW (TYPICAL) 18622

1. Engine air intake 10. Rear-view mirror

2. Engine compartment R.H. side door 11. Front reclining bumper

3. Hinged rear fender 12. Front electrical and service compartment

4. Baggage compartment 13. Driver’s power window

5. Fuel filler door 14. Evaporator compartment

6. Condenser compartment 15. Radiator door

7. Entrance door 16. Catalytic Converter access door

8. Entrance door power window 17. Front Slide-Out (Optional)

9. Engine compartment rear doors 18. Exhaust Aftertreatment System access door

Vehicle Exterior 8

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FEATURING VOLVO D13 ENGINE 01184

1. Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) & Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Assembly;

2. Transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped with Allison transmission);

3. Coolant fluid surge tank filler cap;

4. Coolant fluid surge tank sight glass;

5. Air filter restriction indicator;

6. Engine oil dipstick;

7. Belt tensioner control valve;

8. Starter selector switch and Engine rear start push-button switch, Engine compartment Lights Switch;

9. Power steering fluid reservoir;

10. Radiator and charge air cooler;

11. Radiator fan drive mechanism support;

12. Alternators;

13. Engine oil filler tube;

14. Central A/C compressor;

15. Air filter;

Vehicle Exterior

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Most serviceable parts may be accessed

through exterior compartments. There may be

slight differences in the location of parts and in

the configuration of compartments between

models, depending on options.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE DOOR

The engine compartment R.H. side door

provides access to the following (if equipped):

o Engine compartment rear door release

lever;

o Batteries;

o Battery equalizer;

o Circuit breakers Panel;

o Rear Junction Box;

o Booster terminals;

o Alternator(s);

o Allison Transmission Control Module (TCM);

o Primary air circuit fill valve and drain cock;

o Fuel filter/water separator;

o 110-120 volt connector.

o A/C Compressor.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. DOOR 18559

This door can be locked or unlocked using the

exterior compartment key or, if so equipped, by

the central door locking system. To open, push

sideways the small lever located between the

marker lights.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE 18513

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS

To open the engine compartment rear doors,

open the engine compartment R.H. side door

and pull the lever located on the rear door, close

to the bottom door hinge. The engine

compartment doors swing out to provide access

to the following:

o Engine;

o Alternator(s);

o Compressor(s);

OPENING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS

FROM R.H. SIDE DOOR 18547

o Belt tension valve (refer to Care and

Maintenance chapter);

Vehicle Exterior 10

o Engine starting selector (refer to Starting

and Stopping Procedures chapter);

o Certification plates;

o Engine coolant surge tank;

o Air cleaner restriction indicator;

o Engine oil dipstick;

o Power steering fluid reserve tank;

o Automatic transmission oil dipstick and filler

tube;

o Engine coolant filler cap.

A catch holding each door open engages when

the door is fully open. Release the catches

before closing the doors. Close the L.H. door

first, then firmly shut the R.H. door.

Turn the lights ON in the engine compartment

using the switch on the rear start panel.

WARNING

Unless otherwise specified, do not run engine

when the engine compartment rear doors are

open. Close the engine compartment rear

doors before starting the engine.

EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT

SYSTEM ACCESS DOOR

The engine door must be

open before opening the

exhaust aftertreatment

system access door. To

open the access door,

lower the latch release

lever, using a flat tip

screwdriver.

To close the door, lower the door and push

against the release lever spring to latch the door

shut.

RADIATOR DOOR

Open the engine radiator door by pushing

sideways the release lever.

RADIATOR DOOR 18560

CATALYTIC CONVERTER ACCESS

DOOR

To gain access to the catalytic converter, open

the radiator door first. At the top of the radiator

compartment, pull the catch connecting rod to

unlock the catalytic access door and lift the door

open.

Hold the door open by inserting the support rod

free end into the receptacle located on the left

side of the catalytic converter.

ACCESS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER 04018

WARNING

After inserting the support rod into the

receptacle, make sure the rod supports the

door securely from falling down on to your

head or body.

Vehicle Exterior

11

WARNING

External and internal temperatures remain hot

long after engine has been shutdown. Allow

the Aftertreatment Device and DPF to cool

before handling. Wear protective clothing and

glove while servicing.

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C)

Pull the release latch located inside the adjacent

baggage compartment to open the condenser

door.

The condenser compartment provides access to

the following:

• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank:

• Condenser;

• Condenser fans and motors;

• Filter dryer and moisture indicator;

• Receiver tank.

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C)

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT

The HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air-

Conditioning) evaporator blower and coolant

heater are located in this compartment. The

compartment door release latch is located on

the right side of the baggage compartment and

to the left of the HVAC compartment door. Pull

the release latch then swing the HVAC

compartment door open.

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT 22274

RECIRCULATION DAMPER 22302

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT

To open the front electrical and service

compartment door, pull the rod inside the

vehicle, next to the driver’s power window or use

the key to open from outside the vehicle. The

Vehicle Exterior 12

front electrical and service compartment

provides access to the following:

FRONT SERVICE COMPARTMENT DOOR 18381

o Front terminal block;

o VECU;

o Vehicle Electrical Center Front (VECF)

CECM and Multiplex Modules;

o Keyless module;

o Relays and fuses;

o Windshield washer reservoir & headlights

washer reservoir;

o Accessory air tank drain valve;

o Accessory system fill valve;

o ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

The light in the front electric & service

compartment turns ON automatically when the

door is opened.

FRONT ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT 06665

FRONT SERVICE COMPARTMENT 06532

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

BAGGAGE DOOR LOCK AND LEVER 18043

The baggage compartment doors of the “X”

Series models provide 407 ft3 (11,53 m3) of

storage capacity. The compartments can be

locked or unlocked by using the exterior

compartment key. Pull up operating handle to

release the latch, and then pull the door open.

Pressurized cylinders assist the opening and

closing of the baggage compartment doors and

hold the doors open.

To close, pull the door down by the handle rod.

Complete the closing of the door by returning

the operating handle to its initial position.

CAUTION

Do not slam shut the baggage compartment

doors. Damage to door weather-stripping or

locking mechanism could result.

Lights in the baggage compartments turn ON

automatically when the door is opened.

Vehicle Exterior

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WARNING

To avoid injury, keep hands clear of baggage

compartment door edge and door frame when

closing.

NOTE

To prevent theft and vandalism, always lock

the baggage compartment doors before

leaving the vehicle unattended.

NOTE

For added safety, use the safety catch to keep

the door securely opened.

BAGGAGE DOOR CATCH 18612

NOTE

The baggage compartment doors can be

locked/unlocked from the driver's position by

the optional central locking system. The switch

is on the L.H. control panel. Refer to "Controls

& Instruments" chapter.

RECLINING BUMPER

COMPARTMENT

The front bumper can be tilted downward to give

access to the bumper compartment. Pull the

release handle located inside front service

compartment to unlock. Tilt down the entire

bumper assembly to access the compartment.

Push the bumper back up firmly in place to lock

in position.

WARNING

The compartment behind the bumper is not

designed for storage. Never store loose

objects in this compartment since they can

interfere with the steering linkage mechanism.

Use care when opening or closing the

reclining bumper compartment to prevent

personal injury.

FUEL AND DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID

(DEF) FILLER DOOR

The fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) filler

door is located on the R.H. side of the coach

providing easy filling. A spring keeps the door

either open or shut. A key is provided for

unlocking the door if the option was chosen.

FUEL & DEF FILLER DOOR 03046

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.

NOTE

The fuel filler door locks must be in the

unlocked position before closing.

Vehicle Exterior 14

ENTRANCE DOOR

ENTRANCE DOOR 18380

Lock or unlock the entrance door from outside

the vehicle by either turning the key in the door

lock (counterclockwise to lock, clockwise to

unlock), by using the outside key pad (see

“Keyless Entry System” in this chapter), or by

using the remote control (electronic key). Open

the door by pulling on the lever. Close by

pushing the door shut.

There are two ways of unlocking the entrance

door from the inside. The first consists in

actuating the rocker switch on the R.H.

dashboard panel. This operation will also unlock

the baggage compartments. Also, you can

unlock the entrance door by sliding its lock lever

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

lever is visible, the door is unlocked.

DOOR-LOCK PANEL 18187

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

By using this system, you can lock or unlock the

entrance door and the baggage and service

compartment doors. The keyboard is located

below the entrance door handle. The master

code in the microprocessor/relay module is pre-

programmed by the manufacturer and cannot be

deleted. Moreover, you can program your own

entry code (e.g. a birthday or part of a social

security number).

The master code is:

o Printed on the owner's wallet card;

o Printed on three decals, joined to the

owner's wallet card.

o Printed on decal affixed to the keyless

system microprocessor/relay module in the

front console;

When you use the keyless entry system, the

keyboard and step lights illuminate.

Do not push the buttons with a key, pencil or any

other hard or sharp object as the buttons could

be damaged. Although each button is provided

with two digits separated by a vertical line, there

is only one contact per button. Press in the

center of the button (between the two digits, on

the vertical line).

You must unlock the entrance door before you

unlock any other baggage or service

compartment door. If you let more than five

seconds pass between the numbers you press,

the system shuts down, and you have to enter

your code again. If the keyless entry system

does not work properly, use the key to lock or

unlock entrance or compartment doors.

Keyless Operating Instructions

1. To unlock the entrance door, enter the five

digits of the code. After pressing the fifth

digit, the door will unlock. During the night,

press any button to illuminate the keyboard,

and then enter the code.

2. When pressing any button, the keyboard

lights up for five seconds and the step lights

illuminate for twenty-five seconds.

3. To unlock the baggage and service

compartment doors, press button 3|4 within

five seconds of entering the code.

4. To lock entrance door and compartments all

at the same time, press buttons 7|8 and 9|0

at the same time.

Programming Your Personal Code

NOTE

To avoid erasing your personal code from the

system memory, you should connect the

keyless entry system to house batteries,

otherwise the code will be erased each time

battery main disconnect switches are set to

the OFF position.

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