PREVOST H 2018 Series - User Manual

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COACH MANUFACTURER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

H SERIES COACHES

PA1628

January 2018

Table of Contents

Table of Contents15
Exterior View16
Exterior Lighting17
Engine Compartment Components18
Engine Compartment Curbside Door19
Engine Compartment Door19
Diesel Particulate Filter Access Door20
Main Power Compartment (Battery)20
Radiator Door21
Scr Catalytic Converter Access Hatch21
A/C Condenser Compartment21
Evaporator Compartment22
Front Electrical and Service Compartment23
Baggage Compartments24
Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Filler Neck Access24
Spare Wheel Compartment25
Entrance Door25
- Entrance Door Opening Interior Operating Switches25
- Entrance Door Opening Exterior Operating Switch26
- Door Operation Logic26
- Emergency Door Opening26
Wheelchair Lift Door26
Rear View Mirrors26
- Electrically Adjusted Rear View Mirrors (Ramco)27
Back up Camera27
120 Volts Connectors27
- Engine Block Heater27
- Battery Charger27
Hubodometer27
Trailer Hitch27
- Microphone Jacks32
- Utility Compartments32
- Driver's Seat - Isri33
- Driver'sarea Adjustable Air Registers33
- Interior Mirrors33
- Right Console33
- Steering Wheel Adjustment33
- Mechanical Isri Seat34
- Pneumatic Isri Seat35
- Driver Seat Belt36
- Elr/Alr Retractor Lock Mode37
- Passenger Seat Belt37
- Passenger Seats37
- Card Tables38
- Folding Trays38
- Swivel Seats38
- Adjustable Air Registers39
- Overhead Console39
- Panoramic Windows39
- Reading Lights39
- Service Bell39
- Driver's Power Window40
- Overhead Compartments41
- Ventilation Hatch41
- Galley42
- Lavatory42
- Waste Container42
- Controls and Instruments44
- Driver's Personal Compartment Key45
- DVD Compartment Key45
- Exterior Compartment Key45
- Hand Towel Dispenser Key45
- Ignition Switch45
- Keys45
- Utility Compartment Key45
- Control Switches47
- Lateral Control Panel47
- Transmission Gear Selector47
- Mirror Controls48
- Back-Up Camera and Monitor49
- Coolant Heater Timer49
- Emergency/Parking Brakes Overrule Control Valve49
- Low Buoy Control Valve49
- Parking Brakes Control Valve49
- Tag Axle Control Valve49
- Utility Compartment49
- Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (Afss)50
- Diagnostic Tool Receptacle50
- Protection Panel50
- Regular Cruise Control50
- Turning the System on50
- Setting at a Desired Speed51
- Prevost Aware  Adaptive Cruise Braking52
- Maintaining a Set Following Distance53
- Turning off the Acb System53
- Turning the Acb System on53
- Dashboard Telltale54
- Driver Warnings54
- Following Distance Alert (Fda)54
- Speedometer Leds54
- Brake Overuse Warning55
- Impact Alert55
- Self-Diagnostic at Start-Up57
- System Malfunction57
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)57
- Tpms Display57
- Operation58
- Pre-Trip Check58
- Start-Up58
- Spare Tire59
- Post Trip Operation60
- Dashboard61
- L.h. Dashboard Panel Control Switches62
- R.h. Dashboard Panel68
- Audio-Video Selector Panel for the Passenger's Area70
- Operation of the Driver Microphone71
- Dashboard Radio/Mp3/Ipod/CD Player72
- Hvac Control Unit74
- Air Registers76
- Instrument Cluster77
- Analog Indicators78
- Telltale Lights83
- Stop, Check and Information Telltale Lights86
- Driver Information Display87
- Pictograms Displayed on the Driver Information Display (DID)90
- Status Line Pictograms98
- Multi-Function Lever99
- Steering Column Controls99
- Steering Wheel Controls101
- Horns103
- Transmission Retarder103
- Accelerator Pedal104
- Brake Pedal104
- Foot-Operated Controls104
- Steering Wheel Adjustment Unlock Air Valve104
- Allison Transmission105
- Operation105
- Primary and Secondary Shift Schedules105
- Pushbutton Shift Selector105
- Description of Available Ranges106
- Transmission Service Indicator106
- Display108
- Volvo I-Shift Transmission108
- Accelerator Pedal109
- Eco-Roll Mode (Freewheel Function)109
- Economy and Performance Mode109
- Limp Home Mode110
- Starting and Stopping110
- Starting the Vehicle Uphill and Downhill110
- Driving111
- Towing Recommendations113
- Exhaust Aftertreatment System117
- Filtration and Regeneration Unit117
- Passive Regeneration117
- Diesel Particulate Filter Clogging Sequence - Instrument Cluster Telltale Light118
- Selective Catalytic Reduction Unit120
- Driver Information Display (DID) Menus125
- Gauges " Menu126
- Fuel Data " Menu127
- Time/Distance " Menu128
- Prevost Liaison (Option) " Menu129
- Vehicle Messages " Menu129
- Display Settings " Menu130
- Reset Trip Data " Menu130
- Diagnostics " Menu132
- Pre-Trip Assistance (Option) " Menu133
- Data Log " Menu135
- Aftertreatment " Menu136
- Reset Trip Data136
- Engine Brake138
- Intelligent Sleep Mode (Ism)138
- Transmission Retarder138
- Volvo Engine Brake (Veb)139
- Antilock Braking System (Abs)140
- Antilock Braking System (Abs), Traction Control System (Tcs) & Electronic Stability Control (Esc)140
- Cruise Control and Engine Brake140
- Electronic Stability Control Esc )140
- Traction Control System (Tcs)140
- Dcdl Driver Controlled Differential Lock (Optional)141
- Operation Tips141
- Hi-Buoy142
- Kneeling System142
- Locking the Dcdl142
- Unlocking the Dcdl142
- Coolant Heater143
- Low-Buoy143
- Retractable Tag Axle143
- Coolant Heater Timer144
- Switching the Heater off144
- Preheater Troubleshooting and Maintenance147
- Wheelchair Lift System147
- Introduction148
- Overview148
- General Safety Precautions150
- Operating Instructions150
- Manual Lift Operation155
- 4-Point Securement with Floor Anchorage161
- Seats Reconfiguration161
- Wheelchair Restraint Systems161
- 4-Point Securement with Anchorage to Passengers Seat Pedestals162
- Adjust Aiming of Acoustic Sensor Beam163
- Wheelchair Lift System - Threshold Warning System (Tws) Adjustment163
- Adjust Acoustic Sensor Timing164
- Test Aim of Acoustic Sensor Beam164
- Wheelchair Lift Installation165
- Wheelchair Lift Removal for Storing or Maintenance Purposes165
- Emergency Exits169
- Roof Hatch169
- Side Windows169
- Emergency Entrance Door Opening170
- Emergency Equipment171
- Fire Extinguishers171
- In the Driver's Personal Compartment171
- Under the First Row Seats171
- Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (Afss) (Optional)172
- Fire Hatchet172
- First-Aid Kit172
- In an Overhead Compartment172
- Jack and Tools172
- Spare Parts Kit172
- System Operation172
- Warning Reflectors172
- Operational Sequence (Fire)173
- Starting the Vehicle after Triggering of a Fire Alarm173
- Description174
- Settings Menu174
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (Optional)174
- Limp-Home Belt176
- Changing a Wheel177
- Lower Alternator Failure177
- Spare Wheel177
- Emergency Air-Fill Valves178
- Super Single Tire Replacement178
- Emergency and Parking Brakes179
- Jacking Points179
- Hydraulic Jack181
- Lifting and Towing181
- Towing the Vehicle181
- Front Axle as Lifting Point182
- Tow Eyes as Lifting Point182
- Towing Without Lifting183
- Daytime Running Lights184
- Volvo I-Shift Alternate Towing Mode184
- Back up Camera185
- Compartment Lighting185
- Fog Lights185
- Mud Flaps and Splash Guards185
- Alcoholic Beverage Stains189
- Beverage Stains189
- Burns189
- Cosmetic Stains189
- Removal of Stains and Marks189
- Seat Upholstery189
- Blood, Urine or Vomit Stains190
- Chewing Gum190
- Copying Ink - Ball-Point Pen Ink190
- Ink Stains190
- Marking Ink (Felt-Tip Pens)190
- Oil, Grease and Paint190
- Plastic and Vinyl190
- Rust Stains190
- Tar190
- Windows190
- Carpet191
- Exterior Surfaces191
- Floor Cleaning191
- Rubber Components191
- Insects192
- Lavatory Maintenance192
- Tar or Oil192
- Tree Sap192
- Waste Water Tank192
- Draining the Large Lavatory Waste Water Tank193
- Draining the Lavatory Waste Water Tank193
- Filling the Lavatory Waste Water Tank193
- Fresh Water Reservoir193
- Draining the Fresh Water Reservoir194
- Engine Oil Level194
- Filling the Fresh Water Reservoir194
- Fluid Level Verification194
- Allison Transmission Fluid Level195
- Cold Check195
- Transmission Fluid Level195
- Hot Check196
- I-Shift Transmission Fluid Level196
- Power Steering Fluid Level196
- Coolant Fluid Level197
- Drive Axle Wheel Bearing Oil Level197
- Front and Tag Axle Wheel Hubs197
- Windshield Washer & Headlights Washer Reservoirs197
- Air Tank Purge198
- Electric Cooling Fans198
- Other Verifications198
- Fire Extinguishers199
- Primary Fuel Filter199
- A/C Compressor Belt Tension Adjustment200
- Alternator Drive Belts200
- A/C and Heating System Air Filters201
- Air Filter Restriction Indicator201
- Back up Camera201
- Driver's Area Air Filter201
- Cabin Air Filter202
- Filters in the Overhead Compartments202
- Hose Inspection202
- Hose Service Life202
- Lubrication202
- Wheels and Tires202
- Activating the Test Mode203
- Exterior Lighting Test Mode203
- Exterior Lighting Verification203
- Parking Brake Test203
- Service Brake Test203
- Stopping the Test Mode203
- Wheel Bearings203
- Using the Test Mode204
- General Recommendations205
- Walk-Around Inspection (before Every Trip)210
- Baggage Compartments221
- Biodiesel Fuels221
- Fuel Type221
- Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure at Maximum Cold Load221
- Wheels and Tires221
- Belts222
- Engines222
- Transmission222
- Volvo D13222
- Volvo I-Shift Transmission222
- Air System223
- Allison Transmission223
- Antilock Braking System (Abs)223
- Brake Chamber Effective Area223
- Brakes223
- Propeller Shaft223
- Automatic Traction Control (Atc) - Electronic Stability Control (Esc)224
- Electrical System224
- Steering224
- Troubleshooting and Testing224
- Axles225
- Drive Axle225
- Front Axle Ifs (Independent Front Suspension)225
- I-Beam Front Axle225
- Independent Front Suspension (Ifs)225
- Suspension225
- Tag Axle225
- Alignment Specifications226
- Cooling System226
- Exhaust System226
- Fuel System226
- Allison Transmission227
- Differential227
- Engine227
- Heating and Air Conditioning227
- Oil Specifications227
- Power Steering Reservoir227
- Volvo I-Shift Transmission227
- Plates and Certification228
- Pre-Heating System228
- Dot Certification Plate229
- Epa Engine Label229
- Safety Certification229
- Coach Final Record230
- Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)230
- Allison Transmission 5 Th Generation Oil Level Check Using the Pushbutton Shift244
- APPENDIX C - Allison Transmission's Other Features 1244
- Selector244
- Control System Prognostics245
- Normal Prognostics Indication at Engine Start245
- Oil Life Monitor245
- Filter Life Monitor246
- Transmission Health Monitor247
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes (Dtc) - Allison 5Th Generation Controls249
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes (Dtc) Overview249
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Response250
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes (Dtc) List - Allison 5251
- Th Generation Controls251

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PREVOST H 2018 Series Specifications

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Brand	PREVOST
Model	H 2018 Series
Category	Buses
Language	English

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