PREVOST H3-45 Owner's manual

COACH MANUFACTURER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

H SERIES COACHES

PA1560

1st edition revised 2023/06/09

PA1560 1st Edition

Date: September 3rd, 2007

Starting from vehicle: 8-1044

Featuring DDC S60-2007 engine

revised 2023/06/09: light bulb data table removed

TABLE OF CONTENTS i

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

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

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

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

OTHER PRECAUTIONS .............................4

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

EXTERIOR VIEW ........................................5

EXTERIOR LIGHTING.................................7

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

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE

DOOR........................................................... 9

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOOR .... 9

MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT

(BATTERY)................................................10

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

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)

COMPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR...........11

A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT........11

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT.............12

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT.......................................12

RIGHT CONSOLE.....................................13

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS .................13

FUEL FILLER DOORS ..............................14

SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT............14

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

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING INTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCHES............................15

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING EXTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCH.................................15

DOOR OPERATION LOGIC........................15

EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING.................15

WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR.......................15

REAR VIEW MIRRORS.............................16

ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTED REAR VIEW

MIRRORS (RAMCO)...................................16

BACK UP CAMERA...................................16

110-120 VOLTS CONNECTOR.................16

HUBODOMETER.......................................16

TRAILER HITCH........................................17

COACH INTERIOR...................................19

ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGN.........19

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS......................19

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT..........20

INTERIOR MIRRORS................................20

DRIVER’S AREA ADJUSTABLE AIR

REGISTERS ..............................................20

DRIVER'S SEAT – ISRI.............................20

MECHANICAL ISRI SEAT...........................20

PNEUMATIC ISRI SEAT .............................22

SAFETY BELTS ........................................22

TOUR GUIDE SEAT..................................23

MICROPHONE JACKS .............................24

PASSENGER SEATS................................24

SWIVEL SEATS ..........................................24

FOLDING TRAYS........................................24

CARD TABLES............................................24

QUICK-LOUNDGE SYSTEM.......................25

OVERHEAD CONSOLE............................25

ADJUSTABLE AIR REGISTERS.................25

SERVICE BELL...........................................25

READING LIGHTS.......................................25

WINDOWS.................................................26

PANORAMIC WINDOWS ...........................26

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW.....................26

VENTILATION HATCH..............................27

OVERHEAD COMPARTMENTS...............27

WASTE CONTAINER................................27

GALLEY.....................................................28

LAVATORY................................................28

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS..........29

KEYS .........................................................29

IGNITION KEY.............................................29

ENTRANCE DOOR, EXTERIOR

COMPARTMENTS AND LAVATORY DOOR

LOCKS KEY ................................................29

DRIVER'S PERSONAL COMPARTMENT

KEY..............................................................29

UTILITY COMPARTMENT KEY..................29

HAND TOWEL DISPENSER KEY...............29

DVD COMPARTMENT KEY........................30

TV MONITOR KEY......................................30

IGNITION SWITCH....................................30

OFF..............................................................30

ACCESSORIES...........................................30

ON ...............................................................30

START.........................................................31

LATERAL CONTROL PANEL...................33

TRANSMISSION CONTROL PAD...............33

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES.................33

MIRROR CONTROLS .................................34

TAG AXLE CONTROL VALVE....................35

PARKING BRAKES CONTROL VALVE......35

COOLANT HEATER TIMER........................35

LOW BUOY CONTROL VALVE ..................35

UTILITY COMPARTMENT ..........................35

POWER WINDOW SWITCH .......................35

ASHTRAY....................................................35

CIGARETTE LIGHTER................................35

DIAGNOSTIC DATA READER (DDR)

RECEPTACLE...........................................36

AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS)............36

TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM (TMS).......36

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DASHBOARD ............................................37

CONTROL SWITCHES .............................38

L.H. DASHBOARD PANEL........................38

R.H. DASHBOARD PANEL.......................45

VSS-04 SOUND SELECTOR......................47

VR300 CD/AM/FM/ STEREO RECEIVER...48

HVAC CONTROL UNIT...............................48

AIR REGISTERS.........................................50

CLUSTER ..................................................51

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD)........51

GAUGES .....................................................51

VEHICLE CLEARANCE INFORMATION.....53

TELLTALE PANEL.......................................54

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS...........60

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER..........................60

ELECTRIC HORN........................................61

AIR HORN...................................................61

FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLS...............61

BRAKE PEDAL............................................61

ACCELERATOR PEDAL.............................62

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT UNLOCK

AIR VALVE..................................................62

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .......................62

OPERATION ...............................................62

PUSHBUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR.............62

FUNCTIONS OF THE «MODE» BUTTON ..63

DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE RANGES..63

TRANSMISSION OUTPUT RETARDER...64

OPERATING THE RETARDER USING

THE HAND LEVER......................................64

OPERATING THE RETARDER USING

THE BRAKE PEDAL....................................65

ZF-ASTRONIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION........................................65

RANGE SELECTOR KEYPAD ....................65

INDICATOR LIGHT......................................65

DISPLAY......................................................65

ACCELERATOR PEDAL.............................66

AUTOMATIC MODE....................................66

MANUAL MODE..........................................66

EASY START SYSTEM...............................66

DRIVING TIPS.............................................66

ENGINE OVERSPEED PROTECTION .......71

ZF-ASTRONIC DISPLAY.............................71

OTHER FEATURES.................................73

EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM

...................................................................73

AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE.....................73

PASSIVE REGENERATION........................73

ACTIVE REGENERATION..........................73

STATIONARY REGENERATION ................73

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD) .....74

DRIVING MODE MENU.............................74

GAUGE MODE MENU.................................75

FUEL ECONOMY MENU.............................75

TIME / DIST. MENU.....................................75

FAULT ? MENU...........................................75

NON-DRIVING MODE MENU...................76

SET UP MODE MENU.................................76

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MENU...................78

DATA LOG MODE.......................................80

PASSWORD INPUT....................................81

PRODRIVERTM ................................................................ 81

ALLISON TRANSMISSION CONTROL

MODULE (TCM)........................................82

TRANSMISSION RETARDER ..................82

JACOBS ENGINE BRAKE ........................83

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM................83

DRIVER CONTROLLED DIFFERENTIAL

LOCK (DCDL)............................................83

KNEELING SYSTEM.................................84

HI-BUOY....................................................84

LOW-BUOY...............................................85

RETRACTABLE TAG AXLE......................85

IN-STATION LIGHTING............................85

COOLANT HEATER..................................85

SWITCHING THE HEATER ON..................86

SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF ................86

COOLANT HEATER TIMER........................86

GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM....................88

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ..................................89

WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND

ACCESS DOORS........................................89

OPERATING THE

WHEELCHAIR LIFT.....................................89

STARTING & STOPPING PROCEDURE 97

STARTING THE ENGINE .........................97

STARTING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT...97

STARTING FROM THE ENGINE

COMPARTMENT.........................................98

COLD WEATHER STARTING.....................98

JUMP STARTING........................................98

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER......................100

ENGINE WARM-UP ................................100

ALLISON TRANSMISSION WARM-UP ..100

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION –

STARTING THE VEHICLE AT LOW

TEMPERATURES...................................100

SAFETY FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT

................................................................101

EMERGENCY EXITS..............................101

SIDE WINDOWS .......................................101

ROOF HATCH...........................................101

ENTRANCE DOOR ...................................102

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT...................103

AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS).............103

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TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM (TMS)........103

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................104

FIRST AID KIT...........................................104

FIRE HATCHET.........................................104

WARNING REFLECTORS ........................104

JACK AND TOOLS....................................104

SPARE PARTS KIT...................................104

LIMP-HOME BELT.....................................104

SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE.....................105

CHANGING A WHEEL ..............................105

EMERGENCY AIR-FILL VALVES ...........106

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES107

JACKING POINTS...................................107

HYDRAULIC JACK....................................108

TOWING THE VEHICLE..........................108

LIFTING AND TOWING.............................109

TOWING WITHOUT LIFTING....................109

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS.................110

FOG LIGHTS ...........................................110

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING...................110

MUD FLAPS AND SPLASH GUARDS....111

BACK UP CAMERA.................................111

BACK UP ALARM....................................111

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS TO OPERATE

THE VEHICLE (BASIC LIMP-HOME

FUNCTIONS) ..........................................111

AUDIBLE ALERTS...................................112

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................115

CLEANING...............................................115

SEAT UPHOLSTERY................................115

PLASTIC AND VINYL................................116

WINDOWS.................................................116

WINDSHIELD............................................116

STAINLESS STEEL...................................116

FORMICA..................................................116

CARPET....................................................116

RUBBER COMPONENTS.........................116

FLOOR CLEANING...................................116

EXTERIOR SURFACES............................117

LAVATORY MAINTENANCE...................117

FILLING THE MAIN SUMP TANK .............118

DRAINING THE MAIN SUMP TANK .........118

DRAINING THE AUXILIARY

SUMP TANK..............................................118

FILLING THE FRESH WATER

RESERVOIR..............................................119

CLEANING CABINET................................119

DRAINING THE FRESH WATER

RESERVOIR..............................................119

FLUID LEVEL VERIFICATION................119

ENGINE OIL LEVEL..................................119

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL................120

ALLISON TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL120

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

LEVEL........................................................121

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL...........121

COOLING FAN RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX

OIL LEVEL.................................................122

DRIVE AXLE WHEEL BEARING OIL LEVEL

...................................................................122

FRONT AND TAG AXLE WHEEL HUBS...122

COOLANT FLUID LEVEL..........................122

WINDSHIELD AND HEADLIGHTS WASHER

RESERVOIRS...........................................123

OTHER VERIFICATIONS .......................123

AIR TANK PURGE.....................................123

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................123

FUEL FILTER / WATER SEPARATOR .....124

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT................124

BACK UP CAMERA...................................125

AIR FILTER RESTRICTION INDICATOR..125

A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM

AIR FILTERS.............................................125

DRIVER'S AREA FILTER..........................125

CABIN AIR FILTER....................................126

HOSE INSPECTION..................................126

LUBRICATION...........................................126

ROUTINE INSPECTION..........................126

WITH ENGINE STOPPED.........................125

WITH ENGINE RUNNING.........................127

EXTERIOR LIGHTING VERIFICATION.....127

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS.........130

FIRST SERVICE ON NEW VEHICLE.....131

HOT WATER FILTER................................131

ENGINE OIL..............................................131

ALLISON TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER

...................................................................131

WALK-AROUND INSPECTION...............133

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................135

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ...............140

CAPACITIES ...........................................140

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT .................140

FUEL TYPE.............................................140

WHEELS AND TIRES .............................141

RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION

PRESSURE AT MAXIMUM COLD LOAD..141

BELTS .....................................................141

ENGINE...................................................141

ALLISON TRANSMISSION.....................141

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION............141

BRAKES..................................................142

BRAKE CHAMBER EFFECTIVE AREA ....142

AIR SYSTEM...........................................142

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)...142

TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING......142

AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC)

– ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM

(ESP) .......................................................142

STEERING ..............................................143

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...........................143

AXLES......................................................143

FRONT AXLE............................................143

DRIVE AXLE..............................................143

TAG AXLE.................................................143

SUSPENSION..........................................143

FRONT AXLE............................................143

DRIVE AXLE..............................................143

TAG AXLE.................................................143

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.............143

COOLING SYSTEM.................................144

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING......144

OIL SPECIFICATIONS............................145

ENGINE.....................................................145

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .......................145

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION...............145

DIFFERENTIAL.........................................145

COOLING FAN GEARBOX .......................145

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR............145

PRE-HEATING SYSTEM.........................145

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

FLOWCHART ..........................................146

LIGHT BULB DATA .................................147

ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENTS...........148

PLATES AND CERTIFICATION..............150

SAFETY CERTIFICATION ........................150

DOT CERTIFICATION PLATE ..................151

EPA ENGINE LABEL.................................151

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN)..........................................148

COACH FINAL RECORD........................148

APPENDIX A..........................................153

SERVICE LITERATURE..........................153

NOTICE....................................................154

APPENDIX B – TROUBLESHOOTING

MULTIPLEX............................................155

APPENDIX C – ALLISON DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLESHOOTING CODES..............161

TROUBLESHOOTING CODES (DTC) —

ALLISON 4TH GENERATION CONTROLS

.................................................................161

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES

(DTC) OVERVIEW.....................................161

DIAGNOSTIC CODES – ALLISON 4TH

GENERATION CONTROLS......................161

DIAGNOSTIC CODE DISPLAY AND

CLEARING PROCEDURE – ALLISON 4TH

GENERATION CONTROLS......................162

DIAGNOSTIC CODE RESPONSE ............163

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES

(DTC) LIST - ALLISON 4TH GENERATION

CONTROLS...............................................164

ALLISON TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

CHECK USING THE PUSHBUTTON SHIFT

SELECTOR .............................................167

APPENDIX D – DDEC VI DIAGNOSTIC

CODES...................................................169

DDEC VI DIAGNOSTIC CODES.............169

APPENDIX E – ZF ASTRONIC

TRANSMISSION ERROR CODES ........189

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

FAULTS AND ERROR MESSAGES.......189

(ERROR MESSAGES) ..............................189

ERROR CODES........................................190

APPENDIX F – WEBASTO PREHEATER

FLASH CODE .......................................195

WEBASTO PREHEATER OPERATIONAL

FAILURE SYMPTOMS VIA FAULT/FLASH

CODE ......................................................195

FOREWORD 1

This Operator's Manual for the PREVOST H3-

41 and H3-45 coaches 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:

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.

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

To ensure safe and reliable operation, heed the

following safety precautions.

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 your safety belt when driving.

o Check the instrument panel frequently. Do

not operate the vehicle when dials or

indicators do not indicate normal operating

conditions.

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 the

vehicle.

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. After

each trip, perform a system diagnostic to

check if error codes and anomalies were

recorded in the vehicle electronic modules.

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.

4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Prior to working on a system inside vehicle,

make sure to cut electrical power and air

supply. A component could be supplied with

electricity even if the ignition 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.

NOTE

When the ignition switch is set to the OFF

position, the electrical components are not

energized except for the CECM (Chasis

Electronic Control Module), the battery

equalizer, the preheater system and some

electronic modules; which are energized during

15 minutes after the ignition has been set to

the OFF position. Prior to working on one of

these electrical components, set the battery

master switch in the main power compartment

to the OFF position. If the vehicle will not be

operated for a long period (more than 2

weeks), it is recommended, in order to prevent

the batteries from discharging, to trip the main

circuit breakers located in the main power

compartment to stop the small current drawn

by the radio preset station memory, the CECM

memory and the instrument cluster clock. Note

that the radio station presets will be erased,

same thing for the diagnostic codes history and

the instrument cluster clock will have to be

reset.

CAUTION

Prior to arc welding on the vehicle, refer to

section 00-GENERAL of your maintenance

manual. Precautions have to be taken to

avoid costly damage to the electronic

components.

COACH EXTERIOR 5

EXTERIOR VIEW

H3-45 (TYPICAL) 18590_1

1. Engine air intake

2. Engine compartment curb-side door

3. Main power compartment (battery

compartment)

4. Wheelchair access door (optional Ricon lift)

5. Baggage compartment

6. Fuel filler door

7. Condenser compartment

8. Entrance door control switch

9. Entrance door

10. Back up camera (optional)

11. 120-volt connector for block heater

12. Engine compartment rear door

13. Rear-view mirror

14. Spare wheel compartment

15. Front electrical and service compartment

16. Driver’s power window

17. Evaporator compartment

18. Radiator door

19. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) compartment

access door

6 COACH EXTERIOR

H3-41 (TYPICAL) 18591_1

1. Engine air intake

2. Engine compartment curb-side door

3. Main power compartment (battery

compartment)

4. Baggage compartment

5. Fuel filler door

6. Condenser compartment

7. Entrance door control switch

8. Entrance door

9. Back up camera (optional)

10. 120-volt connector for block heater

11. Engine compartment rear door

12. Rear-view mirror

13. Spare wheel compartment

14. Front electrical and service compartment

15. Driver’s power window

16. Evaporator compartment

17. Radiator door

18. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) compartment

access door

COACH EXTERIOR 7

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 18588_2

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 01177_2

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, engine rear start

push-button switch & belt tensioner control

valve

7. Engine oil reserve tank

8. Water tank fill coupling & cleaning kit

coupling

9. Air filter

10. Engine compartment lighting switch

11. Alternators

12. Engine oil filling tube

13. Power steering pump

14. Engine coolant filter/conditioner

15. Fan shroud

COACH EXTERIOR 9

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;

• Booster block terminals;

• Wet air tank drain cock;

• Engine air filter;

• Battery charger 110-120 volts connector ;

• Sump tank access cap.

This door can be locked or unlocked using the

exterior compartment key. To open, pull up the

door handle to release the latch and 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.

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.

The lighting in the engine compartment turns on

automatically when the door is open if the

engine compartment light switch is set to ON

and the ignition switch is set to ON or ACC. Use

this switch to turn off the light if not required

when the door is open for a prolonged period.

When open or not closed properly, a telltale light

illuminates in the dashboard.

Door Latch

Release Lever

Safety Catch

OPENING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR

DOOR 18331

This door provides access to the following

equipment:

• Engine;

• Alternator;

• Belts

• Compressor(s);

• Belt tensioning pressure control valve (see

"Care and maintenance" chapter);

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• Starter selector switch (see "Starting and

stopping procedures" chapter);

• 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.

WARNING

Unless otherwise stated, do not run the

engine when the engine compartment

curb-side 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:

• (4x) 12 volt batteries;

• Main circuit breakers (12 & 24 volts);

• Battery charger (optional);

• Vanner battery equalizer;

• Battery master switch;

• Rear junction box;

• Rear multiplex modules;

• Transmission Control Module (TCM) for

Allison transmission or ECU (Electronic

Control Unit) for ZF-Astronic ;

• Rear fuse box (VECR);

• Relays;

• Electronic ground stud.

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.

PARTIAL VIEW OF MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT

BATTERY

MASTER

SWITCH

MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS 12 & 24 VOLTS

RADIATOR DOOR

Open the engine radiator door by pushing on the

release latch.

The radiator door

release latch is

located behind

the first louver

RADIATOR DOOR RELEASE LATCH LOCATION 18529

COACH EXTERIOR 11

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)

COMPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR

To gain access to the DPF, open the engine

compartment door first. On the left wall, under

the DPF, pull the catch connecting rod to unlock

the DPF compartment 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 door.

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

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.

ACCESS TO THE DPF 04018

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_1

12 COACH EXTERIOR

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 relays,

diodes and a multiplex electronic module

mounted on a panel located on the R.H. side

wall when facing the compartment:

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT 22350

NOTE

It is important to keep the evaporator

compartment door closed while checking the

HVAC system to prevent faulty readings.

HVAC COMPONENTS PANEL

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT

The front electrical and service compartment

provides access to the following:

• Front fuse box (VECF) & spare fuses;

• ABS module;

• Common Powertrain Controller (CPC);

• Front multiplex modules;

• Relays & resistors;

• Kneeling audible alarm;

• Emergency door opening unlock valve;

• Windshield washer reservoir;

• Headlights washer reservoir;

• Reclining bumper opening handle;

• Accessories air tank purge valve;

• Accessories system fill valve;

• Spare wheel support and rail;

COACH EXTERIOR 13

FRONT ELECTRICAL & SERVICE COMPARTMENT 06665

FRONT ELECTRICAL & SERVICE COMPARTMENT 14050

FRONT ELECTRICAL & SERVICE COMPARTMENT

This compartment door can be locked or

unlocked using the exterior compartment key.

The light in the front service compartment turns

ON automatically when the door is opened.

RIGHT CONSOLE

PNEUMATIC ACCESSORY PANNEL

To access the pneumatic accessory panel of the

right console, remove the panel under the larger

utility compartment at the right of the dashboard.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

Baggage compartments can hold a maximum

load of 2500 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.

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 illuminates in the telltale panel when a

compartment door is open.

WARNING

To avoid injury, keep hands clear of door

edge and door frame when closing.

14 COACH EXTERIOR

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.

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 clockwise 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.

FUEL FILLER DOOR 03083

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.

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. The bumper will lower gradually.

NOTE

The jack and tools are located in the first

baggage compartment.

When closing the compartment, be sure the

bumper is firmly in place.

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).

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