PREVOST H3-45 Owner's manual

COACH MANUFACTURER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

H SERIES COACHES

PA1560

September 2008 revised 2023/06/09

PA1560

September 2008

Beginning with vehicle 9-1396

Featuring:

 Allison YM09 Control System Prognostics

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..........................................................10

ENGINE COMPARTMENT REAR DOOR ...10

MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT

(BATTERY)................................................11

RADIATOR DOOR.....................................11

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)

COMPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR...........12

A/C CONDENSER COMPARTMENT........12

EVAPORATOR COMPARTMENT.............13

FRONT ELECTRICAL AND SERVICE

COMPARTMENT.......................................13

RIGHT CONSOLE.....................................14

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS .................14

FUEL FILLER DOORS ..............................15

SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT............15

ENTRANCE DOOR ...................................15

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING INTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCHES............................16

ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING EXTERIOR

OPERATING SWITCH.................................16

DOOR OPERATION LOGIC........................16

EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING.................16

WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR.......................16

REAR VIEW MIRRORS.............................17

ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTED REAR VIEW

MIRRORS (RAMCO)...................................17

BACK UP CAMERA...................................17

110-120 VOLTS CONNECTOR.................17

HUBODOMETER.......................................17

TRAILER HITCH........................................18

COACH INTERIOR...................................21

ELECTRONIC DESTINATION SIGN.........21

UTILITY COMPARTMENTS......................21

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT..........22

INTERIOR MIRRORS................................22

DRIVER’S AREA ADJUSTABLE AIR

REGISTERS ..............................................22

DRIVER'S SEAT – ISRI.............................22

MECHANICAL ISRI SEAT...........................22

PNEUMATIC ISRI SEAT .............................24

SAFETY BELTS ........................................24

TOUR GUIDE SEAT..................................25

MICROPHONE JACKS .............................26

PASSENGER SEATS................................26

SWIVEL SEATS ..........................................26

FOLDING TRAYS........................................26

CARD TABLES............................................26

QUICK-LOUNDGE SYSTEM.......................27

OVERHEAD CONSOLE............................27

ADJUSTABLE AIR REGISTERS.................27

SERVICE BELL...........................................27

READING LIGHTS.......................................27

WINDOWS.................................................28

PANORAMIC WINDOWS ...........................28

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW.....................28

VENTILATION HATCH..............................29

OVERHEAD COMPARTMENTS...............29

WASTE CONTAINER................................29

GALLEY.....................................................30

LAVATORY................................................30

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS..........31

KEYS .........................................................31

IGNITION KEY.............................................31

ENTRANCE DOOR, EXTERIOR

COMPARTMENTS AND LAVATORY DOOR

LOCKS KEY ................................................31

DRIVER'S PERSONAL COMPARTMENT

KEY..............................................................31

UTILITY COMPARTMENT KEY..................31

HAND TOWEL DISPENSER KEY...............31

DVD COMPARTMENT KEY........................32

TV MONITOR KEY......................................32

IGNITION SWITCH....................................32

OFF..............................................................32

ACCESSORIES...........................................32

ON ...............................................................32

START.........................................................33

LATERAL CONTROL PANEL...................35

TRANSMISSION CONTROL PAD...............35

CONTROL SWITCHES ...............................35

MIRROR CONTROLS .................................36

TAG AXLE CONTROL VALVE....................36

PARKING BRAKES CONTROL VALVE......36

COOLANT HEATER TIMER........................37

LOW BUOY CONTROL VALVE ..................37

UTILITY COMPARTMENT ..........................37

ASHTRAY....................................................37

CIGARETTE LIGHTER................................37

DIAGNOSTIC DATA READER (DDR)

RECEPTACLE.............................................37

AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS)...............37

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(TPMS) ........................................................38

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DASHBOARD ............................................42

CONTROL SWITCHES .............................43

L.H. DASHBOARD PANEL........................43

R.H. DASHBOARD PANEL.......................49

AUDIOVISUAL CONTROLLER ...................51

VR300 CD/AM/FM/ STEREO RECEIVER...52

SATELLITE RADIO......................................52

HVAC CONTROL UNIT...............................53

AIR REGISTERS.........................................54

CLUSTER ..................................................55

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD)........55

GAUGES .....................................................55

VEHICLE CLEARANCE INFORMATION.....57

TELLTALE PANEL.......................................58

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS...........64

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER..........................64

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS................65

HORNS........................................................67

TRANSMISSION RETARDER.....................67

FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLS...............68

BRAKE PEDAL............................................68

ACCELERATOR PEDAL.............................68

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT UNLOCK

AIR VALVE..................................................68

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .......................68

OPERATION ...............................................69

PUSHBUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR.............69

FUNCTIONS OF THE «MODE» BUTTON ..69

TRANSMISSION SERVICE INDICATOR....69

DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE RANGES..70

ZF-ASTRONIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION........................................71

RANGE SELECTOR KEYPAD ....................71

INDICATOR LIGHT......................................71

DISPLAY......................................................71

ACCELERATOR PEDAL.............................71

AUTOMATIC MODE....................................72

MANUAL MODE..........................................72

EASY START SYSTEM...............................72

DRIVING TIPS.............................................72

STARTING THE ENGINE............................73

SETTING OFF, FORWARD TRAVEL..........73

CORRECTING THE STARTING GEAR ......73

MANEUVRING MODE.................................73

STARTING TO ROLL ON SLOPES.............74

CHANGING BETWEEN MANUAL AND

AUTOMATIC MODE....................................74

CHANGING GEAR ......................................74

REVERSING................................................75

CHANGING DIRECTION OF TRAVEL........76

STOPPING VEHICLE..................................76

SWITCHING OFF ENGINE / PARKING

VEHICLE .....................................................76

TOWING......................................................76

CLUTCH PROTECTION..............................77

ENGINE OVERSPEED PROTECTION .......77

ZF-ASTRONIC DISPLAY.............................77

OTHER FEATURES.................................79

EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM

...................................................................79

AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE.....................79

PASSIVE REGENERATION........................79

ACTIVE REGENERATION..........................79

STATIONARY REGENERATION ................79

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD).....80

DRIVING MODE MENU ............................80

GAUGE MODE MENU.................................80

FUEL ECONOMY MENU.............................80

TIME / DIST. MENU.....................................80

FAULT ? MENU...........................................82

NON-DRIVING MODE MENU...................82

SET UP MODE MENU.................................82

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MENU...................85

DATA LOG MODE.......................................87

PASSWORD INPUT....................................87

PRODRIVERTM ................................................................ 87

TRANSMISSION RETARDER ..................88

ENGINE BRAKE........................................88

WITH DDC SERIES 60 ENGINE.................88

WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE........................89

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) –

AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC)

– ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM

(ESP) .........................................................90

DRIVER CONTROLLED DIFFERENTIAL

LOCK (DCDL)............................................90

KNEELING SYSTEM.................................91

HI-BUOY....................................................91

LOW-BUOY...............................................92

RETRACTABLE TAG AXLE......................92

IN-STATION LIGHTING............................92

COOLANT HEATER..................................92

SWITCHING THE HEATER ON..................93

SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF ................93

COOLANT HEATER TIMER........................93

TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE ..95

GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM....................95

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ..................................95

WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND

ACCESS DOORS........................................95

OPERATING THE

WHEELCHAIR LIFT.....................................96

THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM.............96

INTERIOR APPOINTMENTS ......................98

EMERGENCY OPERATION......................100

WHEELCHAIR LIFT REMOVAL FOR

STORING OR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES

...................................................................102

WHEELCHAIR LIFT INSTALLATION........102

STARTING & STOPPING PROCEDURE105

STARTING THE ENGINE .......................105

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STARTING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT.105

STARTING FROM THE ENGINE

COMPARTMENT.......................................106

COLD WEATHER STARTING...................106

JUMP STARTING......................................107

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ......................108

ENGINE WARM-UP.................................108

ALLISON TRANSMISSION WARM-UP...109

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION –

STARTING THE VEHICLE AT LOW

TEMPERATURES ...................................109

SAFETY FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT

................................................................111

EMERGENCY EXITS ..............................111

SIDE WINDOWS.......................................111

ROOF HATCH...........................................111

ENTRANCE DOOR ...................................112

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ...................113

AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS).............113

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(TMS).........................................................113

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................116

FIRST AID KIT...........................................116

FIRE HATCHET.........................................116

WARNING REFLECTORS ........................116

JACK AND TOOLS....................................117

SPARE PARTS KIT...................................117

LIMP-HOME BELT.....................................117

SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE.....................117

CHANGING A WHEEL ..............................117

EMERGENCY AIR-FILL VALVES ...........118

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES119

JACKING POINTS...................................119

HYDRAULIC JACK....................................120

TOWING THE VEHICLE..........................121

LIFTING AND TOWING.............................121

TOWING WITHOUT LIFTING....................121

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS.................122

FOG LIGHTS ...........................................123

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING...................123

MUD FLAPS AND SPLASH GUARDS....123

BACK UP CAMERA.................................123

BACK UP ALARM....................................123

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS TO OPERATE

THE VEHICLE (BASIC LIMP-HOME

FUNCTIONS) ..........................................123

AUDIBLE ALERTS...................................125

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................127

CLEANING...............................................127

SEAT UPHOLSTERY................................127

PLASTIC AND VINYL................................128

WINDOWS.................................................128

WINDSHIELD............................................128

STAINLESS STEEL...................................128

FORMICA..................................................128

CARPET....................................................128

RUBBER COMPONENTS.........................128

FLOOR CLEANING...................................128

EXTERIOR SURFACES............................129

LAVATORY MAINTENANCE..................129

FILLING THE MAIN SUMP TANK .............130

DRAINING THE MAIN SUMP TANK .........130

DRAINING THE AUXILIARY

SUMP TANK..............................................130

FILLING THE FRESH WATER

RESERVOIR..............................................131

CLEANING CABINET................................131

DRAINING THE FRESH WATER

RESERVOIR..............................................131

FLUID LEVEL VERIFICATION................131

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

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL................132

ALLISON TRANS. FLUID LEVEL..............133

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANS. FLUID LEVEL.....134

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL...........134

COOLING FAN RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX

OIL LEVEL.................................................134

DRIVE AXLE WHEEL BEARING OIL LEVEL

...................................................................135

FRONT AND TAG AXLE WHEEL HUBS...135

COOLANT FLUID LEVEL..........................135

WINDSHIELD AND HEADLIGHTS WASHER

RESERVOIRS...........................................135

OTHER VERIFICATIONS .......................136

AIR TANK PURGE.....................................136

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................136

PRIMARY FUEL FILTER...........................136

FAN AND ALTERNATOR BELTS..............136

A/C COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION

ADJUSTMENT...........................................136

BACK UP CAMERA...................................138

AIR FILTER RESTRICTION INDICATOR..138

A/C AND HEATING AIR FILTERS.............138

DRIVER'S AREA FILTER..........................138

CABIN AIR FILTER....................................139

HOSE INSPECTION..................................139

LUBRICATION...........................................139

WHEELS AND TIRES................................139

WHEELS BEARINGS................................140

SERVICE BRAKE TEST............................140

PARKING BRAKE TEST ...........................140

EXTERIOR LIGHTING VERIFICATION.....140

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS.........142

FIRST SERVICE ON NEW VEHICLE.....142

HOT WATER FILTER................................142

ENGINE OIL..............................................142

ALLISON TRANS. FLUID FILTER ............142

WALK-AROUND INSPECTION...............144

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................147

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ...............152

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CAPACITIES............................................152

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT..................152

FUEL TYPE..............................................152

BIODIESEL FUELS ...................................152

WHEELS AND TIRES..............................153

RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION

PRESSURE...............................................153

BELTS......................................................153

WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60........153

WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE......................153

ENGINES.................................................154

DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60..................154

VOLVO D13...............................................154

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .....................154

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION ............154

PROPELLER SHAFT...............................154

BRAKES...................................................154

BRAKE CHAMBER AREA.........................154

AIR SYSTEM ...........................................154

WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60........154

WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE......................155

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYST. (ABS)........155

TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING......155

AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC)

– ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM

(ESP)........................................................155

STEERING...............................................155

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...........................155

AXLES......................................................156

FRONT AXLE............................................156

DRIVE AXLE..............................................156

TAG AXLE.................................................156

SUSPENSION..........................................156

FRONT AXLE............................................156

DRIVE AXLE..............................................156

TAG AXLE.................................................156

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.............156

COOLING SYSTEM.................................156

FUEL SYSTEM........................................156

EXHAUST SYSTEM................................156

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING......156

OIL SPECIFICATIONS............................157

ENGINE.....................................................157

ALLISON TRANSMISSION .......................157

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION...............157

DIFFERENTIAL.........................................157

COOLING FAN GEARBOX .......................158

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR............158

PRE-HEATING SYSTEM.........................158

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

FLOWCHART ..........................................159

LIGHT BULB DATA .................................160

ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENTS...........161

PLATES AND CERTIFICATION..............163

SAFETY CERTIFICATION ........................163

DOT CERTIFICATION PLATE ..................164

EPA ENGINE LABEL.................................164

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN)..........................................164

COACH FINAL RECORD........................164

APPENDIX A..........................................165

SERVICE LITERATURE..........................165

NOTICE...................................................166

APPENDIX B – TROUBLESHOOTING

MULTIPLEX...........................................167

APPENDIX C – ALLISON DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLESHOOTING CODES .............173

TROUBLESHOOTING CODES (DTC) —

ALLISON 4TH GENERATION CONTROLS

.................................................................173

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES

(DTC) OVERVIEW.....................................173

DIAGNOSTIC CODES – ALLISON 4TH

GENERATION CONTROLS......................173

DIAGNOSTIC CODE DISPLAY AND

CLEARING PROCEDURE – ALLISON 4TH

GENERATION CONTROLS......................175

DIAGNOSTIC CODE RESPONSE ............175

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES

(DTC) LIST - ALLISON 4TH GENERATION

CONTROLS...............................................176

ALLISON TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

CHECK USING THE PUSHBUTTON SHIFT

SELECTOR .............................................180

CONTROL SYSTEM PROGNOSTICS....181

OIL LIFE MONITOR...................................181

FILTER LIFE MONITOR............................181

TRANSMISSION HEALTH MONITOR.......182

APPENDIX D – DDEC VI DIAGNOSTIC

CODES...................................................185

DDEC VI DIAGNOSTIC CODES.............185

APPENDIX E – ZF ASTRONIC

TRANSMISSION ERROR CODES ........205

ZF-ASTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

FAULTS AND ERROR MESSAGES.......205

(ERROR MESSAGES) ..............................205

ERROR CODES........................................206

APPENDIX F – WEBASTO PREHEATER

FLASH CODE .......................................211

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WEBASTO PREHEATER OPERATIONAL

FAILURE SYMPTOMS VIA FAULT/FLASH

CODE.......................................................211

APPENDIX G – TPMS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..............213

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

8 COACH EXTERIOR

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH DDC SERIES 60 ENGINE 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. Front/rear engine start selector switch,

engine rear start push-button & 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 WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE 01193

1. Radiator and charge air cooler

2. Transmission fluid dipstick

3. Coolant surge tank filler cap

4. Sight glass

5. Air filter restriction indicator

6. Engine oil dipstick

7. Front/rear engine start selector switch,

engine rear start push-button & belt

tensioner control valve

8. Water tank fill coupling & cleaning kit

coupling

9. Power steering fluid reservoir

10. Air filter

11. Engine compartment lighting switch

12. Engine oil filling tube

13. Alternators

14. Fan shroud

10 COACH EXTERIOR

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;

• Power steering 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);

COACH EXTERIOR 11

• 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 (with DDC S60

engine);

• 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

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

12 COACH EXTERIOR

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 22362

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