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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Daimler Buses North America

350 Hazelhurst Road

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada L5J 4T8

Telephone (905) 403-1111

Daimler Buses North America

165 Base Road, PO Box 748

Oriskany, New York

USA 13424

Telephone (315) 223-5100

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Table of Contents3
Introduction7
General8
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (H.e.V.) Safety Information9
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion System9
- High Voltage Hazards9
Operator's Compartment10
Front Instrument Panel15
Warning Lights and Indicators19
Driver's Side Control Panel25
Master Switch31
- Engine Stop Position31
- Day Run Position31
- Night Run Position31
- Park Position31
Destination Signs32
- Electronic Destination Sign32
- Operator's Display and Keyboard (ODK)32
- Destination Sign Dimming Feature34
Driver's Seat35
- USSC™ Q91 Driver's Seat36
- Driver's Seat Belt37
Air Brake System Operation38
- Loss of Air Pressure38
- Wet Weather Operation39
- Emergency/Parking Brake Control Valve39
- Brake Interlock40
- Rear Axle Brakes Safety Circuit40
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)41
- ABS Warning Light41
Engine Operation42
- Pre Start-Up Inspection42
- Starting an Electronically Controlled Engine42
- Engine Warm up43
- Operating the Engine43
- High Idle43
- Stopping the Engine44
- Starting Engine from Rear Control Panel44
- Stopping Engine from Rear Control Panel45
- Engine Protection System - Electronically Controlled Engines (Cummins ISB™)45
B.a.e.™ Hybrid Propulsion System47
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Propulsion System Operation47
- Propulsion Control System (PCS)47
- Alternating Current Traction Generator (ACTG)47
- Alternating Current Traction Motor (ACTM)48
- Motor Speed Warning Indicator48
- Electric Alternator System (EAS)48
- Propulsion Control System (Emergency) Override Switch49
- Throttle and Brake Pedals49
- Gear Range Selector Position49
- Stop HEV Indicator50
Driver's Pre-Service Inspection51
- Driver Walk Around Test51
- Exterior Inspection51
- Interior Inspection51
Lighting and Electrical53
- Lighting Operation53
- Interior Lighting53
- Exterior Lighting54
- Batteries55
- Disconnection of Electrical System55
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation57
- Front Heat/Defrost Blower Switch57
- Climate Control System58
- Climate Control System Switch58
- Driver's Booster Blower Switch58
- Fresh Air Ventilation59
- Driver's Fan59
- Intelligaire™ Climate Control System60
Passenger Entrance and Exit Doors62
- Accelerator Interlock62
- Door System Operation62
- Pull Cord Stop Request63
- Speed Sensing Interlock63
- Malfunction in Opening and Closing Front Door63
- Door Master Switch64
- Malfunction in Opening and Closing Rear Doors64
- External Front Door Access Switch65
Emergency Escape Exits66
- Push out Egress Windows66
- Rear Roof Hatch66
Kneeling System67
- Kneeling System Operating Procedure67
Wheelchair Ramp System69
- Ramp Malfunction69
- Operation69
Wheelchair Restraint System71
- Mobility Device Securement Instructions71
Engine Cooling System73
- Checking and Replenishing Engine Coolant73
- High Coolant Temperature74
- Low Engine Coolant Level74
- Modular Traction System (MTS) Coolant75
Amerex™ Fire Suppression System76
- Fire Suppression System77
- Automatic Operation78
- Manual Operation78
Exterior Compartment and Service Access Doors80
General Data and Technical Information83
- Reporting Safety Defects84

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