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CONTENTS
Introduction / 7
About This Manual / 7
Reporting Safety Defects / 8
Noise Emissions / 8
About 2010 Emissions Standards / 9
Regarding Modifications / 10
Before Placing the Bus in Service / 12
Orientation / 13
Product Identification Information / 13
ENTRANCE AND EXIT
Outward Opening Door / 14
Outward Opening (Air Door) / 14
Emergency Pneumatic Door Release / 15
Electric Outward Opening Door / 15
Emergency Electric Power Door Release / 15
Security Lock (Outward Opening Door) / 16
Emergency Door Vandal Lock / 16
Wheelchair Lifts / 17
DRIVER’S AREA
Driver’s Compartment / 18
Driver’s Instrument Panel / 19
Left Switch Panel / 24
Right Switch Panel / 26
Heat and Air Control Panels / 28
Steering Column / 30
Mirrors And Adjustment / 32
SEATING
Standard Driver’s Seat / 34
Premium Driver’s Seat / 34
Driver’s Seat Belt With Shoulder Harness / 35
Passenger Seat Belts (Optional) / 35
Child Restraint Seats / 36
COMPARTMENTS & ACCESS PANELS
All American Front Access / 38
Engine Access / 39
Additional Access Panels / 40
Enroute Emergencies / 41
EMERGENCY EXITS
Transpec™ Safety Vent / 42
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Fire Extinguisher / 44
First Aid Kit / 44
Body Fluid Cleanup Kit / 44
Fire Axe/Crowbar / 44
Flare Kit / 44
Triangular Warning Devices / 45
TIRE / WHEEL EMERGENCIES
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Optional) / 46
Spare Tire Location And Removal / 46
Damaged Tires / 47
Wheel And Rim Safety / 48
Jacking Instructions / 49
Changing a Flat Tire / 50
Schrader Valve / 50
Towing Or Pushing / 50
Releasing Spring Brake Manually / 52