PREVOST H3-41 Owner's manual

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COACH MANUFACTURER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
H SERIES COACHES
PA1599
March 2013
PA1599
Featuring:
ï‚· PRIME (Power Recovery by Intelligent Management of Energy) and Bitzer A/C
Compressor
First edition: March 2013, starting from vehicle D-2364
REV EFFECTIVE DESCRIPTION DATE
FOREWORD i
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.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for
reference only and may differ slightly from the
actual vehicle; however, key components
addressed in the manual are represented as
accurately as possible.
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 compo
nents 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.
ii FOREWORD
CRITICAL EMISSION-RELATED MAINTENANCE
Source of parts and repair:
A repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing must maintain, replace, or repair emission control
devices and systems per manufacturer's recommendations.
Replacement of tires that are GHG certified:
The original equipment tires installed on this vehicle at the factory were certified to the U.S. EPA
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fuel
Efficiency regulations. Replacement of these tires should
be with
a tire of equal or lower rolling
resistance levels (TRRL or Crr). Please consult your tire supplier(s) for appropriate replacement tires.
Maintaining a GHG certified tire:
In order to maintain the certified rolling resistance of the tires which optimize fuel economy, the
maintenance procedures provide by the tire manufacturer must be followed.
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICES
This PREVOST vehicle is equipped with a device generally referred to as an "event data recorder" or
"EDR." Please note that while the term "event data recorder" is typically used throughout the motor
vehicle industry, not every EDR is the same; i.e., they do not all record the same data elements.
The EDR on this PREVOST vehicle records vehicle speed, engine RPM, time and date, plus a variety of
pedal and switch positions, both before and after an "event." Sudden vehicle deceleration or the
occurrence of certain other vehicle operational characteristics will define (trigger) an "event."
For any questions about this vehicle EDR device, contact a PREVOST Service Center or a regional
service manager.
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 1-1
SECTION 2 COACH EXTERIOR ....................................................................................................... 2-1
SECTION 3 COACH INTERIOR ........................................................................................................ 3-1
SECTION 4 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 5 OTHER FEATURES ...................................................................................................... 5-1
SECTION 6 STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES .............................................................. 6-1
SECTION 7 SAFETY FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT ..................................................................... 7-1
SECTION 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 8-1
SECTION 9 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 9-1
ABBREVIATIONS
APPENDIX A – SERVICE LITERATURE
APPENDIX B – TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLEX
APPENDIX C – ALLISON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES
APPENDIX D – SPHEROS PREHEATER FLASH CODE
APPENDIX E – TPMS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Safety Precautions 1-1
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES ................................................................................................................ 2
DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES ............................................................................................................ 2
OTHER PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions
1-2
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.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Safety Precautions 1-3
WARNING
This vehicle is not designed to carry
standing passengers.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
Diesel engine exhaust and some of
its
constituents are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
and
other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and other related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and other
reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
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.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is set to the OFF
position, the electrical components are not
energized except for the MCM (Master
Chassis 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 MCM 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 2-1
SECTION 2 COACH EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR VIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING .................................................................................................................................. 3
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURBSIDE DOOR ........................................................................................... 4
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR ............................................................................................................... 4
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER ACCESS DOOR ..................................................................................... 5
MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT (BATTERY) ............................................................................................ 5
RADIATOR DOOR ....................................................................................................................................... 6
SCR CATALYTIC CONVERTER ACCESS HATCH .................................................................................... 6
A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT .......................................................................................................... 6
EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT ............................................................................................................... 7
FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE COMPARTMENT ........................................................................... 7
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS .................................................................................................................... 8
FUEL AND DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) FILLER NECK ACCESS .................................................... 8
SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT .............................................................................................................. 9
ENTRANCE DOOR ...................................................................................................................................... 9
ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING INTERIOR OPERATING SWITCHES ......................................................................... 10
ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING EXTERIOR OPERATING SWITCH ........................................................................... 10
DOOR OPERATION LOGIC ............................................................................................................................ 10
EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING ...................................................................................................................... 10
WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR ....................................................................................................................... 10
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .............................................................................................................................. 11
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTED REAR VIEW MIRRORS (RAMCO) .............................................................................. 11
BACK UP CAMERA ................................................................................................................................... 11
120 VOLTS CONNECTORS....................................................................................................................... 11
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER .............................................................................................................................. 11
BATTERY CHARGER .................................................................................................................................... 11
HUBODOMETER ........................................................................................................................................ 11
TRAILER HITCH ......................................................................................................................................... 12
2-2 COACH EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR VIEW
H3-45 (TYPICAL) 18688
1. Engine air intake
2. Engine compartment curbside door
3. Main power compartment (battery
compartment)
4. Wheelchair access door (optional Ricon lift)
5. Baggage compartment
6. Fuel filler neck and diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) filler neck access door
7. Condenser compartment
8. Entrance door control switch
9. Entrance door
10. Back up camera (optional)
11. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) access door
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. Fuel filler neck access door
19. Tag axle
20. Radiator door
21. SCR catalytic converter access door
COACH EXTERIOR 2-3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 18588
2-4 COACH EXTERIOR
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURBSIDE
DOOR
Lock this door using the
exterior compartment key.
To open, pull up the door
handle to release the latch
and then pull the door
open.
The curbside door also has a safety catch to
prevent it from closing inadvertently. Release
the catch before attempting to close.
DOOR HANDLE 18184
The engine compartment curbside door provides
access to the following (if equipped):
ï‚· Engine compartment rear door release lever
ï‚· Davco Fuel Pro 382 filtration system
ï‚· Primary & secondary air system fill valve
ï‚· Power steering fluid tank
ï‚· Booster block terminals
ï‚· Wet air tank drain cock
ï‚· Lavatory waste water tank access cap
ï‚· Engine air filter
ï‚· Battery charger 110-120 volts connector
ï‚· Engine block heater 110-120 volts connector
WARNING
Unless otherwise stated, do not run the
engine when the engine compartment
curbside door is open.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR
To open the engine door,
first open the curbside
door. Lift the latch release
lever. 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 located in the engine compartment to
turn off the light if not required when the door is
open for a prolonged period. When open or not
closed properly, a pictogram appears on the
instrument cluster DID. To close the door, lift it
slightly and release the safety catch.
OPENING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR 18331
This door provides access to the following
equipment:
ï‚· Engine
ï‚· Alternators
ï‚· Belts
ï‚· Compressor(s)
ï‚· Starter selector switch (see Section 6
Starting and Stopping Procedures)
ï‚· Plates and certification
ï‚· Air filter restriction indicator
COACH EXTERIOR 2-5
ï‚· Couplings and valves for lavatory
maintenance
ï‚· Fresh water tank coupling
ï‚· Engine oil dipstick
ï‚· Transmission oil dipstick
ï‚· Cooling fluid surge tank & access cap
WARNING
Unless otherwise stated, do not run the
engine when the engine compartment door is
open.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
ACCESS DOOR
The engine door must be
open before opening the
DPF access door. To
open the DPF access
door, press the latch
release lever. Using both
hands, push the door up
until it locks in place.
To close the door, press the latch release lever
again and lower the door, holding it with both
hands.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER ACCÈSS DOOR
MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT
(BATTERY)
To unlock the main power
compartment door, use
the exterior compartment
door key. The door will
pop open.
The compartment light turns on automatically
when the door is open. A telltale light indicating
that a compartment door is open will illuminate
on the dashboard.
This compartment is closed off from the engine
compartment and is used to house the batteries
and electrical components. The following items
are located in the main power compartment:
ï‚· (4x) 12-volts batteries
ï‚· Main circuit breakers (12 & 24 volts)
ï‚· Battery charger (optional)
ï‚· Vanner battery equalizer
ï‚· Battery master switch
ï‚· Rear junction box
ï‚· Rear multiplex modules
ï‚· Transmission Electronic Control Module for
Allison transmission or Volvo I-Shift
ï‚· Rear fuse box (VECR)
ï‚· Relays
ï‚· Electronic ground stud
PARTIAL VIEW OF MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS 12 & 24 VOLTS
2-6 COACH EXTERIOR
RADIATOR DOOR
Open the engine radiator door by pushing on the
latch release lever.
RADIATOR DOOR LATCH RELEASE LEVER LOCATION
18529
SCR CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ACCESS HATCH
To gain access to the SCR catalytic converter:
1. Open the radiator door first;
2. Pull the catch connecting rod to unlock the
access hatch;
3. Lift the hatch open;
4. Hold the door open by inserting the support
rod free end into the receptacle located on
the left side of the door.
WARNING
After inserting the support rod into the
receptacle, make sure that the rod supports
the door securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
WARNING
External and internal temperatures remain hot
long after engine has been shutdown. Allow
the Aftertreatment Device and DPF to cool
before handling. Wear protective clothing and
glove while servicing.
ACCESSING THE SCR CATALYTIC CONVERTER 04035
A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT
To open the condenser compartment door:
1. Open the fuel filler door first;
2. Move the latch bolt pin to the right as shown
(step 1 on image);
3. Rotate the latch handle as shown (step 2);
4. Open the door on the right side when facing
it.
A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING
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