PREVOST X3-45 Owner's manual

COACH MANUFACTURER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

X3 COACHES

PA1542 revised 2023/06/16

revised 2023/06/16: light bulb data table removed

Table of Contents

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................... 2

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

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

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

COACH EXTERIOR ....................................4

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS ....5

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............................6

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE DOOR 6

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS........ 6

ENGINE RADIATOR DOOR.............................7

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C) ............7

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT ...................8

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT..............................................8

REAR ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT...........9

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

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

FUEL FILLER DOOR .....................................11

ENTRANCE DOOR ........................................11

DOOR OPERATION LOGIC .............................12

EMERGENCY ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING .12

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ACCESS DOORS.........12

REAR VIEW MIRRORS..................................12

BACK-UP CAMERA.......................................13

110-120 VOLTS CONNECTOR......................13

HUBODOMETER............................................13

COACH INTERIOR........................... 14

ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGN .............14

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS...........................14

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ..............14

AISLE MIRROR ..............................................14

ADJUSTABLE HVAC REGISTERS...............14

DRIVER'S SEAT – ISRI..................................15

MECHANICAL ISRI SEAT.................................15

PNEUMATIC ISRI SEAT ...................................16

SAFETY BELTS ................................................17

TOUR GUIDE SEAT....................................... 18

MICROPHONE JACKS..................................18

PASSENGER SEATS ....................................18

SWIVEL SEATS ................................................18

FOLDING TRAYS..............................................18

CARD TABLES .................................................19

QUICK-LOUNGE SYSTEM...............................19

OVERHEAD CONSOLE................................. 19

ADJUSTABLE AIR REGISTERS.......................20

SERVICE BELL.................................................20

READING LIGHTS ............................................20

WINDOWS......................................................20

PANORAMIC WINDOWS .................................20

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW...........................21

VENTILATION HATCH ..................................21

OVERHEAD COMPARTMENTS....................21

WASTE CONTAINER.....................................22

GALLEY .........................................................22

LAVATORY .................................................... 22

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ... 23

KEYS ..............................................................23

IGNITION KEY ..................................................23

ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXTERIOR

COMPARTMENT DOORS KEY ........................23

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS KEY......................23

LAVATORY DOOR KEY ...................................23

UTILITY AND VIDEO COMPARTMENT KEY ...23

HAND TOWEL DISPENSER KEY.....................23

TV MONITOR KEY............................................24

IGNITION SWITCH......................................... 24

LATERAL CONTROL PANEL .......................26

TRANSMISSION CONTROL PAD ....................27

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES.......................27

POWER WINDOW SWITCH .............................28

MIRROR CONTROLS .......................................28

TAG AXLE CONTROL VALVE..........................28

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PARKING BRAKES CONTROL VALVE............28

COOLANT HEATER TIMER .............................28

LOW BUOY CONTROL VALVE ........................28

CIGARETTE LIGHTER .....................................29

ASHTRAY .........................................................29

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

12-VOLT APPLIANCES SOCKET.....................29

TRAILER AIR SUPPLY CONTROL VALVE ......29

EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKES

OVERRULE CONTROL VALVE ....................29

BACK-UP CAMERA MONITOR.....................29

SCENIC VIEWING SYSTEM CAMERA .........29

DIAGNOSTIC DATA READER (DDR)

RECEPTACLE................................................29

DASHBOARD.................................................30

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

L.H. DASHBOARD PANEL ...............................31

R.H. DASHBOARD PANEL...............................34

AIR VENTS .......................................................38

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...............................38

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD) .............38

DASHBOARD GAUGES ...................................38

TELLTALE PANEL.........................................40

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS................44

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER ...............................44

HORN..............................................................45

ELECTRIC HORN .............................................45

AIR HORN.........................................................45

ALLISON TRANSMISSION RETARDER.......45

OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT

RETARDER.......................................................46

FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLS....................46

BRAKE PEDAL .................................................46

ACCELERATOR PEDAL...................................47

ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .....47

OPERATION ....................................................47

MODE................................................................47

DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE RANGES........48

ZF-ASTRONIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION.............................................49

RANGE SELECTOR KEYPAD..........................49

INDICATOR LIGHT ...........................................49

DISPLAY ...........................................................49

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

AUTOMATIC MODE..........................................50

MANUAL MODE................................................50

EASY START SYSTEM ....................................50

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

STARTING THE ENGINE .................................50

SETTING OFF, FORWARD TRAVEL ...............51

CORRECTING THE STARTING GEAR ............51

MANEUVERING MODE....................................51

STARTING TO ROLL ON SLOPES ..................51

CHANGING BETWEEN MANUAL MODE

AND AUTOMATIC MODE .................................52

CHANGING GEAR............................................52

REVERSING .....................................................53

CHANGING DIRECTION OF TRAVEL

(FORWARD / REVERSE) .................................53

STOPPING VEHICLE .......................................54

TOWING............................................................54

SWITCHING OFF ENGINE / PARKING

VEHICLE ...........................................................54

CLUTCH PROTECTION ...................................54

ENGINE OVERSPEED PROTECTION.............55

ZF-ASTRONIC DISPLAY ..................................55

OTHER FEATURES .......................... 57

DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC

CONTROL (DDEC) SYSTEM......................... 57

DEC V ELECTRONIC CONTROL

MODULE (ECM)............................................. 58

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD).......... 58

DRIVING MODE MENU...............................59

GAUGE MODE MENU ......................................59

FUEL ECONOMY MENU ..................................59

TIME / DIST MENU ...........................................59

FAULT ? MENU (Fault messages)....................60

NON-DRIVING MODE MENU......................60

SET UP MODE MENU ......................................60

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MENU.........................62

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FAULT DIAGNOSTIC MENU ............................63

PART NUMBER ................................................64

STATUS TEST ..................................................64

DATA LOG MODE MENU.................................65

PASSWORDS ...................................................65

PRODRIVERTM ...............................................66

ALLISON TRANSMISSION CONTROL

MODULE (TCM) .............................................66

ALLISON TRANSMISSION RETARDER.......66

JACOBS ENGINE BRAKE.............................67

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).........67

DRIVER CONTROLLED

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (DCDL)......................67

OPERATION TIPS ............................................67

LOCKING THE DCDL .......................................68

UNLOCKING THE DCDL ..................................68

KNEELING SYSTEM......................................68

HI-BUOY .........................................................68

LOW-BUOY ....................................................69

UNLOADING TAG AXLE ...............................69

RETRACTABLE TAG AXLE..........................69

IN-STATION LIGHTING .................................69

COOLANT HEATER.......................................69

SWITCHING THE HEATER ON........................69

SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF ......................70

COOLANT HEATER TIMER .............................70

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE...72

WHEELCHAIR LIFT SYSTEM .......................73

WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND ACCESS DOORS....73

OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT............73

THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM (TWS)

ADJUSTMENT ..................................................74

INTERIOR APPOINTMENTS ............................75

EMERGENCY OPERATION .............................77

WHEELCHAIR LIFT REMOVAL FOR STORING

OR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES .....................78

WHEELCHAIR LIFT INSTALLATION................79

STARTING AND STOPPING

PROCEDURES.................................. 80

STARTING THE ENGINE ..............................80

STARTING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT.........80

STARTING FROM THE ENGINE

COMPARTMENT ..............................................80

COLD WEATHER STARTING ..........................81

JUMP STARTING..............................................81

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ............................83

ENGINE WARM-UP ....................................... 83

ALLISON TRANSMISSION WARM-UP.........83

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION – STARTING

THE VEHICLE AT LOW TEMPERATURES..83

SAFETY FEATURES AND

EQUIPMENT...................................... 84

EMERGENCY EXITS ..................................... 84

SIDE WINDOWS...............................................84

ROOF HATCH...................................................84

EMERGENCY ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING .85

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ..........................85

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS....................................85

FIRST AID KIT ..................................................86

FIRE HATCHET ................................................86

WARNING REFLECTORS ................................86

JACK AND TOOLS............................................86

SPARE PARTS KIT...........................................86

LIMP-HOME BELT ............................................86

SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE ...........................87

CHANGING A WHEEL......................................87

JACKING POINTS .........................................88

HYDRAULIC JACK............................................89

TOWING .........................................................89

EMERGENCY AIR-FILL VALVES .................89

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES......90

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS........................ 91

FOG LIGHTS .................................................. 91

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING .........................91

MUD FLAPS AND SPLASH GUARDS..........91

BACK-UP CAMERA.......................................91

BACK-UP ALARM ......................................... 91

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AUDIBLE ALERTS.........................................92

CARE AND MAINTENANCE............. 94

CLEANING......................................................94

SEAT UPHOLSTERY........................................94

PLASTIC AND VINYL........................................95

WINDOWS ........................................................95

STAINLESS STEEL ..........................................95

FORMICA..........................................................95

CARPET............................................................95

RUBBER COMPONENTS.................................95

FLOOR CLEANING...........................................95

EXTERIOR SURFACES....................................95

WINDSHIELD....................................................96

LAVATORY MAINTENANCE.........................96

FRESH WATER RESERVOIR ..........................96

CLEANING CABINET........................................97

FILLING THE MAIN SUMP TANK.....................97

DRAINING THE MAIN SUMP TANK.................97

DRAINING THE AUXILIARY SUMP TANK .......97

FLUID LEVEL VERIFICATION.......................98

ENGINE OIL LEVEL..........................................98

TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ............................98

ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

OIL LEVEL ........................................................98

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ...99

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL ................100

RADIATOR FAN GEARBOX OIL LEVEL ........100

DRIVE AXLE WHEEL BEARING OIL LEVEL..101

FRONT AND TAG AXLE WHEEL HUBS ........101

COOLANT FLUID LEVEL................................101

WINDSHIELD WASHER & HEADLIGHTS

WASHER RESERVOIRS ................................101

OTHER VERIFICATIONS.............................101

AIR TANK PURGE ..........................................101

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS..................................102

FUEL FILTER / WATER SEPARATOR...........102

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT......................102

BACK-UP CAMERA ........................................103

AIR FILTER RESTRICTION INDICATOR .......103

A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM AIR FILTERS...103

DRIVER'S AREA AIR FILTERS ......................104

PASSENGERS AREA AIR FILTER.................104

HOSE INSPECTION .......................................104

LUBRICATION ................................................104

ROUTINE INSPECTION...............................105

WITH ENGINE STOPPED ..............................105

WITH ENGINE RUNNING...............................106

EXTERIOR LIGHTING VERIFICATION.......107

FIRST SERVICE ON NEW VEHICLE ..........108

ENGINE OIL....................................................108

ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

FILTER............................................................108

COOLANT SYSTEM STRAINER ....................108

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS..............108

WALK-AROUND INSPECTION

(BEFORE EVERY TRIP) ..............................109

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...... 112

TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......... 114

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ....................116

CAPACITIES ................................................116

FUEL TYPE .................................................. 116

WHEELS AND TIRES ..................................116

RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION

PRESSURE AT MAXIMUM COLD LOAD .......116

BELTS ..........................................................117

ENGINE ........................................................117

TRANSMISSION .......................................... 117

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .............................117

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION ....................117

BRAKES.......................................................117

BRAKE CHAMBER EFFECTIVE AREA..........117

AIR SYSTEM ................................................117

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).......117

TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING ...........118

STEERING....................................................118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...............................118

SUSPENSION ..............................................118

I-BEAM AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION ............118

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INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION.........118

DRIVE AXLE ...................................................118

TAG AXLE.......................................................118

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .................118

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ..........119

OIL SPECIFICATIONS .................................119

ENGINE...........................................................119

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .............................119

ZF-ASTRONIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION .............................................119

DIFFERENTIAL...............................................119

FAN GEARBOX...............................................119

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR..................120

PRE-HEATING SYSTEM..............................120

DDEC V DIAGNOSTIC CODES ...................121

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES

(DTC) - ALLISON 4TH GENERATION

CONTROLS ..................................................131

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES

(DTC) OVERVIEW ..........................................131

DIAGNOSTIC CODES – ALLISON 4TH

GENERATION CONTROLS............................131

DIAGNOSTIC CODE DISPLAY AND CLEARING

PROCEDURE - ALLISON 4TH GENERATION

CONTROLS ....................................................132

DIAGNOSTIC CODE RESPONSE..................133

ALLISON TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLESHOOTING CODES (DTC) AND

DESCRIPTIONS..............................................134

ALLISON TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

CHECK USING THE PUSH-BUTTON

SHIFT SELECTOR..........................................137

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

FAULTS AND ERROR MESSAGES............137

SYSTEM FAULTS (ERROR MESSAGES)......137

ERROR CODES..............................................139

LIGHT BULB DATA .....................................144

PLATES AND CERTIFICATION ..................145

SAFETY CERTIFICATION..............................145

DOT CERTIFICATION PLATE ........................146

EPA ENGINE LABEL ......................................146

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN) .............................................146

COACH FINAL RECORD.............................146

APPENDIX....................................... 147

SERVICE LITERATURE..........................147

NOTICE ...................................................148

INDEX ............................................. 149

Foreword

1

This Operator's Manual for the PREVOST X3-

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 X3

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.

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE. are

used throughout this manual to emphasize

important points when necessary:

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.

The service life of the coach depends on the kind

of attention it receives. Pay close attention to the

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.

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

2

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.

Safety Precautions

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OTHER PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

Make sure that electrical current or air

pressure is removed before performing any

work. A part may be energized even if the

ignition switch is OFF. A part may be under

pressure even if all tanks are empty. Before

performing any work on the vehicle, refer to

wiring diagrams and/or air schematics to

thoroughly understand the system.

CAUTION

Disconnect all electronic control modules

before welding. If modules (ECM, TCM, ECU,

ABS) are not disconnected before welding is

done, there is a high risk of destroying the

electronic components (EPROM, Chip). Refer

to procedure described in Maintenance

Manual.

Coach Exterior

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X3-45 EXTERIOR VIEW (TYPICAL) 18606

1. Engine air intake

2. Engine compartment curb-side door

3. Hinged rear fender

4. Baggage compartment

5. Fuel filler door

6. Condenser compartment

7. Entrance door control switch

8. Entrance door

9. Engine compartment rear doors

10. Rear-view mirrors

11. Spare wheel compartment

12. Front electrical and service compartment

13. Driver’s power window

14. Evaporator compartment

15. Radiator door

16. Rear electrical compartment

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 01166

1. Coolant fluid surge tank;

2. Engine oil dipstick;

3. Belt tensioner control valve;

4. Engine oil reserve tank;

5. Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir;

6. Starter selector switch and Engine rear start

push-button switch, Engine Compartment

Lights Switch;

7. Radiator;

8. Radiator fan transfer gearbox;

9. Engine coolant filter/conditioner

10. Alternator;

11. Central A/C compressor.

12. Air filter;

Small A/C compressor (if equipped with parcel

rack cooling system).

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE DOOR

The engine compartment curb-side door

provides access to the following (if equipped):

• Engine compartment rear doors release

handle;

• Booster terminals;

• Fuel filter/water separator (Optional);

• Air circuit fill valve and drain cock;

• Sump tank access cap;

• Cold weather starting fluid bottle;

• 110 - 120 volt connector;

• Lavatory maintenance valve and

connectors;

• Fresh water reservoir fill connector;

• Coolant heater system.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE 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 on the small lever located between the

marker lights.

NOTE

This compartment can be locked/unlocked

using the central locking system by pressing

the switch located on the L.H. side dashboard

panel.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE 18607

A telltale light illuminates when one or more

compartments are unlocked.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS

To open the engine compartment rear doors,

open the engine compartment curb side door

and pull the handle located on the rear door,

close to the bottom door hinge.

WARNING

Unless otherwise stated, do not run the

engine when the engine compartment is

open.

These doors swing out to provide access to the

following:

• Engine;

• Alternator(s);

• Compressor(s);

• Belt tension control valve (refer to chapter,

Care and Maintenance);

• Engine starting selector (refer to chapter,

Starting and Stopping Procedures);

• Coolant line shutoff valves;

• Certification plates;

• Engine coolant surge tank;

• Air filter restriction indicator;

• Engine oil dipstick;

• Engine oil reserve tank;

• Power steering fluid reserve tank;

• Allison automatic transmission fluid dipstick;

• Engine coolant filler cap.

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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.

OPENING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS 18608

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.

ENGINE RADIATOR DOOR

Open the engine radiator door by pushing the

release lever sideways.

RADIATOR DOOR 18560

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C)

Pull the release latch located inside the L.H. side

adjacent baggage compartment to open the

condenser door.

The condenser compartment provides access to

the following:

• 12 volt-Batteries;

• Battery equalizer;

• Condenser;

• Condenser fans and motors;

• Filter dryer and moisture indicator;

• Receiver tank;

ACCESS TO CONDENSER COMPARTMENT 18609

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CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C) 22299

BATTERIES LOCATION 22300

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT

The HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air-

Conditioning) evaporator blower and coolant

fluid circulation pump are located in this

compartment. The compartment door release

latch is located on the left side of the baggage

compartment and to the right of the HVAC

compartment door. Pull the release latch then

swing the HVAC compartment door open.

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT 22301

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 coach. The

front electrical and service compartment

provides access to the following:

• Front terminal block;

• CECM;

• Vehicle Electrical Center Front (VECF) and

Multiplex Modules;

• Relays and fuses;

• ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU);

• Emergency door opening unlatch valve;

• Windshield washer reservoir & headlights

washer reservoir (optional);

• Accessory system fill valve;

• Accessory air tank drain valve;

• Jack and tools.

FRONT SERVICE COMPARTMENT DOOR 18610

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This compartment door can be locked/unlocked

using the exterior compartment key.

The light in the front electrical and service

compartment turns ON automatically when the

door is opened.

NOTE

Jack and tools are located inside the front

electrical and service compartment.

FRONT ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT 06617

FRONT SERVICE COMPARTMENT 18611

REAR ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT

The rear electrical compartment is located in the

space between the evaporator compartment and

the last baggage compartment (Super bay) on

the driver side of the vehicle. The compartment

is accessible from the last baggage

compartment by removing a plastic access

cover. The rear electrical compartment provides

access to the following:

• Rear junction panel;

• Rear terminal block;

• Multiplex modules;

• Vehicle Electrical Center Rear (VECR)

• Battery charger;

• Relays and fuses;

• Transmission TCM

• Battery master switch (Master cut-out)

• Diagnostic Data Reader (DDR) receptacle,

(refer to “Other Features” chapter).

The lights turn ON automatically in the rear

electrical compartment when one of the last

baggage compartment doors is opened.

REAR ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT 06618

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

The baggage compartments of the X3-45 model

provide 406 ft3 (11.5 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.

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BAGGAGE DOOR LOCK AND LEVER 18043

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.

BAGGAGE DOOR CATCH 18612

NOTE

For added safety, open the door until the

catch assist in holding the door in the open

position.

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.

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.

SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

The front bumper can be tilted downward to give

access to the spare wheel.

WARNING

The compartment behind the bumper is not

designed for miscellaneous storage. Never

store loose objects in this compartment since

they can interfere with the steering linkage

mechanism.

Pull the release handle located inside front

service compartment to tilt down the entire

bumper assembly.

RELEASE HANDLE 18613

SPARE WHEEL IN FRONT BUMPER COMPARTMENT 18614

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WARNING

Although a powerful spring assists in reclining

the bumper, it remains heavy and rests low

when open. Caution should be used when

reclining.

Check that bumper is securely closed shut

before driving.

FUEL FILLER DOOR

The fuel filler door is located on the R.H. side of

the coach providing easy fuel filling. A spring

keeps the door either open or shut. A key is

provided for unlocking the door if the option was

chosen.

FUEL 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.

NOTE

The fuel filler door must be in the unlocked

position before closing

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.

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).

From outside, open the door by pushing the

switch forward, close by pushing the switch

rearward.

The only way to unlock the entrance door from

the inside is by sliding its lock lever to the left. If

the orange tab on the door-lock lever is visible,

the door is unlocked.

ENTRANCE DOOR EXTERIOR SWITCH 18599

From the inside, open the door by pressing the

door opening switch (L.H. button) on the R.H.

dashboard panel. Close by pressing the door

closing switch (R.H. button) on the dashboard.

Refer to “Controls and Instruments” chapter for

more information.

ENTRANCE DOOR & WIPER CONTROL PANEL 06614

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ENTRANCE DOOR 18001

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.

A proximity sensor will finish the closing of the

door when it senses the door is almost shut.

This works even when the door is shut

manually.

EMERGENCY ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING

Refer to “Safety Features and Equipment”

chapter.

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ACCESS DOORS

To open the optional wheelchair lift access

doors, the coach must be parked on a flat and

level surface with the parking brake on. Using

the exterior compartment doors key, unlock and

carefully lower the lift mechanism access door

which is part of the baggage compartment door.

The lift mechanism access door is located

directly below the wheelchair access door. A

handle at the left of the lift mechanism unlocks

and enables opening of the wheelchair access

door. If the parking brake is not activated, a

switch in the door will activate the parking brake

when it detects the door is open.

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ACCESS DOORS 18615

Open the wheelchair access door completely

until it locks in the open position. To close the

door, pull on the tab located on the inside of the

door and slam the door shut. Refer to “Other

Features” for more information on operating the

optional wheelchair lift.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS DOOR OPERATING HANDLE 18616

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.

REAR VIEW MIRRORS 18398

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