PREVOST X3-45 Commuter Owner's manual

COACH MANUFACTURER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

X3-45 COACH

DOB Bus Number Series 2400-2489

July 2012

PA1592 July 2012

Featuring:

 EPA2010 regulations engine with selective catalytic reduction SCR

system

First edition: October 2011

REVISION DESCRIPTION

July 2012 Introduction of 3-position ignition switch

Foreword

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This PREVOST X3-45 coach Operator's

Manual conforms to the new EPA 2010

regulations, featuring an engine with selective

catalytic reduction SCR system. This manual

has been prepared for the Metropolitan

Transportation Authority (MTA) to thoroughly

acquaint the driver, with the equipment and

features of the coach in order to fully appreciate

and safely enjoy this vehicle. Prevost 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.

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 the 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 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,

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.

Table of Contents

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................ 1

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

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

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................... 23

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

STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE ................................................................. 83

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

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 115

ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................................................... 123

APPENDIX A – SERVICE LITERATURE .................................................................... 125

APPENDIX B – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR MULTIPLEX VEHICLES .......... 129

APPENDIX C – ALLISON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES ................. 135

INDEX ......................................................................................................................... 147

Safety Precautions 1

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

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

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

Safety Precautions

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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

3

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

This vehicle is not designed to carry standing

passengers.

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 (MCM, 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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS ................................................................................................ 7

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

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE DOOR ..................................................................................... 8

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOORS............................................................................................. 8

EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ACCESS DOOR ...................................................................... 9

ENGINE RADIATOR DOOR ........................................................................................................................ 9

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

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT (A/C) ...................................................................................................... 10

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

COOLANT HEATER COMPARTMENT ..................................................................................................... 11

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE COMPARTMENT ........................................................................ 12

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

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

BI-FOLD ENTRANCE DOOR ..................................................................................................................... 14

DOOR OPERATION LOGIC .................................................................................................................. 14

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

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ACCESS DOORS ..................................................................................................... 15

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

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

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. Fuel Filler Door

5. Condenser Compartment

6. Wheelchair Access Door

7. Lift Mechanism Access Door

8. Baggage Compartment

9. Entrance Door Control Switch

10. Bi-Fold Entrance Door

11. Electronic Destination Sign or Route

Number

12. Exhaust Aftertreatment System Access

Door

13. Engine Compartment Rear Doors

14. Rear-View Mirrors

15. Transmission Retarder OFF Indicator Light

16. Front Towing Air Supply Connectors

Access Door

17. Front Electrical And Service Compartment

18. Driver’s Power Window

19. Evaporator Compartment and Coolant

Heater Compartment.

20. Radiator Door

21. Catalytic Converter Access Door

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FEATURING VOLVO D13 ENGINE 01184

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

2. Transmission fluid dipstick;

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 fan;

11. Radiator fan drive mechanism support;

12. Alternators;

13. Engine oil filler tube;

14. Central A/C compressor;

15. Air filter;

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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;

 Rear electrical panel;

 Rear junction panel;

 Battery compartment;

 Air circuit fill valve and drain cock;

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.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE 18607

NOTE

This compartment can be locked/unlocked

using the central locking system by pressing

the switch located on the L.H. side dashboard

panel.

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 and filler cap;

 Air filter restriction indicator;

 Engine oil dipstick;

 Power steering fluid reserve tank;

 Allison automatic transmission fluid dipstick;

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.

Coach Exterior

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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.

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.

ENGINE RADIATOR DOOR

First open the engine compartment doors before

opening the radiator door. The release lever is

located near the radiator. Push the release lever

forward to open the radiator door.

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 converter 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 DPF.

Coach Exterior

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UNLOCKING CATALYTIC CONVERTER ACCESS DOOR

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.

ACCESS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER 04023

WARNING

External and internal temperatures remain hot

long after engine has been shutdown. Allow

the Exhaust Aftertreatment System 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) 22299

CAUTION

Only the strap should be used to pull the

condenser-fan assembly open. Damage to

condenser could result if pulling by other

means.

CONDENSER COMPARTMENT STRAP

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT

The HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air-

Conditioning) evaporator blower and coolant

heater compartment 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.

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EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT 22274

RECIRCULATION DAMPER 22302

In case of damage or malfunction of the

evaporator compartment door release latch, the

door can still be opened using the access hole

located forward of the compartment.

Insert a small rod through the access hole to

release the latch.

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT DOOR RELEASE LATCH

ACCESS HOLE

COOLANT HEATER COMPARTMENT

The water recirculating pump is located aft of the

evaporator compartment and inside the engine

coolant heater compartment and accessible

through the evaporator compartment door. The

air dryer may also be located in this

compartment or in the middle of the rear

wheelhousing, above the drive axle.

COOLANT HEATER COMPARTMENT

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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;

 VECU with Volvo D13 engine;

 Vehicle Electrical Center Front (VECF),

MCM and Multiplex Modules;

 Relays and fuses;

 Tag axle control valve lever;

 ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU);

 Emergency door opening unlatch valve;

 Windshield washer reservoir;

 Accessory system fill valve;

 Accessory air tank drain valve;

 Jack and tools.

FRONT SERVICE COMPARTMENT DOOR 18610

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 06673

FRONT SERVICE COMPARTMENT 18611

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

The baggage compartments of the X3-45 Coach

may be locked using a seal on the operating

handle.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT HANDLE

If necessary, the baggage compartments of the

X3-45 Coach 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.

Coach Exterior

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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.

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. The vehicle is equipped with

Emco Wheaton POSI/LOCK 105 Automatic

DRY-BREAK Fuelling System; the POSI/LOCK

Filler Neck Assembly is installed on the fuel tank

and requires the use of POSI/LOCK Refueling

Nozzle for proper operation.

FUEL & DEF FILLER DOOR 03046

NOTE

Provided the vehicle is parked on level

ground, an automatic nozzle will automatically

shut off when fuel tank is approximately 95%

full.

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CAUTION

Diesel exhaust fluid DEF will begin to

crystallize and freeze at 12°F (-11°C) and

expand by 7% when frozen. To allow

expansion without damaging the DEF tank, do

not fill the tank with more than 15.9 gallons

(60 liters).

CAUTION

Do not fill to more than 95% of the fuel tank

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

may result in fuel spillage when the fuel

expands.

BI-FOLD ENTRANCE DOOR

Lock or unlock the bi-fold entrance door from

outside the vehicle by turning the key in the door

lock (counterclockwise to lock, clockwise to

unlock). The entrance door can be unlocked

from the inside using the small lever located on

the door.

From outside, open the door by pushing the

switch forward, close by pushing the switch

rearward.

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. The door will open to full open

position within 5 seconds.

Close by pressing and holding the door closing

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

closing switch is released before the door is fully

closed, the door will stop in that position. Refer

to “Controls and Instruments” chapter for more

information.

ENTRANCE DOOR 18001

ENTRANCE DOOR & WIPER CONTROL PANEL 06614

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. A proximity sensor will finish the closing

of the door when it senses the door is almost

shut.

The door can be closed 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

closed. The door can then be closed further by

pushing or pulling on the door.

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