PREVOST H3-45 - OPERATORS MANUAL H SERIES COACH

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PA-1628 Operator's Manual H3-45 COACH

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

H SERIES COACH

PA1628 rev.1

March 2019

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Table of Contents5
Important Information Compliance13
- State of California Proposition 6515
Important Informationx13
Critical Emission-Related Maintenance16
Data Logging17
- Event Data Recording Devices17
- Electronic Logging Device (Eld)18
- Telematics Device19
- Ownership or Address Has Changed19
Defensive Driving Practices22
Safe Operating Practices22
Other Precautions23
Exterior View26
Engine Compartment Components28
Engine Compartment Curbside Door30
Engine Compartment Door30
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Access Door31
Main Power Compartment31
Radiator Door32
Scr Catalytic Converter Access Hatch32
A/C Condenser Compartment33
Evaporator Compartment33
Front Electrical and Service Compartment34
Baggage Compartments35
Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Filler Neck Access36
Spare Wheel Compartment36
Entrance Door37
- Lock Operation37
- Opening the Entrance Door from Outside37
- Opening the Entrance Door from Inside38
- Door Operation Logic38
- Emergency Door Opening38
Wheelchair Lift Access Doors38
120-Volt Connector39
- Battery Charger39
Back-Up Camera39
Hubodometer40
Trailer Hitch40
- Trailer Hitch Load40
Driver's Personal Compartments44
Microphone Jacks44
Utility Compartments44
Adjustable Hvac Registers45
Driver's Seat - Isri45
- Mechanical Isri Seat45
- Pneumatic Isri Seat47
Interior Mirrors45
Steering Wheel Adjustment45
Driver Seat Belt47
Driver's Seat - Ussc 9100Alx47
Passenger Seats48
- Passenger Seat Belt48
- Folding Trays49
- Swivel Seats49
Tables50
- Service Chime51
- Reading Lights51
Windows51
- Panoramic Windows51
- Driver's Power Window52
Driver's Window Shades52
Overhead Compartments52
Ventilation Hatch52
Galley53
Lavatory53
Waste Container53
Driver's Area Overview58
Ignition Switch59
- Accessories60
- Off60
- Start60
Keys59
- Exterior Compartment Key59
- Driver's Personal Compartment Key59
- Utility Compartment Key59
- Paper Towel Dispenser Key59
- Audio-Video Equipment Compartment Key59
- Lavatory Door Key59
Foot-Operated Controls61
- Brake Pedal61
- Accelerator Pedal61
- Steering Wheel Adjustment Unlock Air Valve61
Steering Column Controls62
- Multi-Function Lever62
- Steering Wheel Controls63
- Horns65
- Transmission Retarder65
Control Switches66
- Mirror Controls67
- Tag Axle Control Valve68
- Parking Brake Control Valve68
- Coolant Heater Timer (Option)68
- Low-Buoy Control Valve (Option)68
- Utility Compartment & 12V Power Outlet68
- Emergency/Parking Brakes Overrule Control Valve69
Lateral Control Panel66
- Transmission Control Pad66
Dashboard70
- Control Switches71
- L.h. Dashboard Panel71
- R.h. Dashboard Panel74
- Hvac Control Unit76
- Audio-Video Selector Panel for the Passenger's Area78
- Operation of the Optional Audio-Video Modesty Panel79
- Dashboard Radio/Mp3/Ipod/CD Player80
- Air Registers82
Instrument Cluster83
- Driver Information Levels84
- Analog Indicators85
- Telltale Lights89
- Stop, Check and Information Telltale Lights92
- Driver Information Display93
- Pictograms Displayed on the Driver Information Display (DID)95
Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (Afss)104
- Protection Panel104
Back-Up Camera and Monitor104
Cruise Control104
- Turning the System on105
- Setting a Cruising Speed105
On Board Diagnostic Tool Receptacle104
Scenic Viewing System Camera104
Prevost Aware Adaptive Cruise Braking106
- Turning the Acb System on107
- Turning off the Acb System107
- Maintaining a Set Following Distance107
- Driver Warnings108
- Dashboard Telltale108
- Speedometer Led108
- Following Distance Alert (Fda)108
- Impact Alert109
- Brake Overuse Warning109
- Following Distance Alert110
- Impact Alert110
- Brake Overuse Warning110
- Self-Diagnostic at Start-Up111
- System Malfunction111
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (Tpms)111
- Tpms-Lite Version111
- On-Screen Tpms Version112
Allison Transmission115
- Operation115
- Pushbutton Shift Selector115
- Primary and Secondary Shift Schedules116
- Transmission Service Indicator116
- Description of Available Ranges116
Volvo I-Shift Transmission118
- Pushbutton Shift Selector119
- Display119
- Accelerator Pedal119
- Economy and Performance Mode119
- Eco-Roll Mode (Freewheel Function)119
- Limp Home Mode120
- Starting and Stopping120
- Starting the Vehicle Uphill and Downhill120
- Driving121
Towing Recommendations123
Exhaust Aftertreatment System127
- Filtration and Regeneration Unit127
- Passive Regeneration127
- Active Regeneration127
- Stationary (Parked) Regeneration127
- Def Clogging Sequence - Instrument Cluster Telltale Light128
- Selective Catalytic Reduction Unit129
- Driver Warning and Inducement Measures131
Driver Information Display (DID) Menus135
- Gauges136
- Fuel Data137
- Time/Distance138
- Vehicle Messages139
- Reset Trip Data139
- Display Settings139
- Diagnostics Menu142
- Pre-Trip Assistance (Option)143
- Data Log145
- Aftertreatment146
- Password147
- Prevost Liaison (Option)147
Engine Brake149
- Volvo Engine Brake (Veb)150
- Cruise Control and Engine Brake150
- Abs, Traction Control System (Tcs) & Electronic Stability Control (Esc)151
- Antilock Braking System (Abs)151
- Traction Control System (Tcs)151
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)151
Intelligent Sleep Mode (Ism)149
Transmission Retarder149
Driver Controlled Differential Lock (Dcdl)152
- Operation Tips152
- Locking the Dcdl153
- Unlocking the Dcdl153
Hi-Buoy153
Kneeling System153
Low-Buoy153
Preheater154
- Switching the Heater on154
- Switching the Heater off155
- Coolant Heater Timer155
- Preheater Troubleshooting and Maintenance157
Retractable Tag Axle154
Variable Assistance Steering Gear (Optional)154
Wheelchair Lift System158
- Introduction158
- Overview158
- General Safety Precautions160
- Operating Instructions160
- Manual Lift Operation166
Seats Reconfiguration172
Wheelchair Restraint Systems172
- 4-Point Securement with Floor Anchorage173
- 4-Point Securement with Anchorage to Passengers Seat Pedestals174
Wheelchair Lift System - Threshold Warning System (Tws) Adjustment175
- Adjust Aiming of Acoustic Sensor Beam175
- Test Aim of Acoustic Sensor Beam175
- Adjust Acoustic Sensor Timing176
Wcl Cassette Installation and Removal176
Ignition Switch178
Starting the Engine180
- Starting from the Driver's Seat180
- Starting from the Engine Compartment181
- Cold Weather Starting182
- Jump Starting182
Engine Protection System183
- Automatic Engine Shutdown183
Engine Block Heater184
Engine Warm-Up184
Idle Shutdown Timer184
Allison Transmission Warm-Up185
Starting the Vehicle after Afire Alarm185
Emergency Exits188
- Side Windows188
- Roof Hatch188
- Emergency Entrance Door Opening189
Emergency Equipment190
- Fire Extinguishers190
- First-Aid Kit191
- Fire Hatchet191
- Warning Reflectors191
- Jack and Tools191
- Spare Parts Kit191
- Automatic Fire Suppression System (Afss)191
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System192
Limp-Home Belt195
- Lower Alternator Failure195
Spare Wheel196
- Changing a Wheel196
- Super Single Tire Replacement197
Emergency Air-Fill Valves197
Emergency and Parking Brakes198
Vehicle Jacking Points198
- Hydraulic Jack198
Back-Up Alarm199
Back-Up Camera199
Compartment Lighting199
Daytime Running Lights199
Fog Lights199
Mud Flaps and Splash Guards199
Towing the Vehicle199
Essential Functions to Operate the Vehicle (Basic Limp-Home Functions)200
- Available Functions200
Cleaning203
- Seat Upholstery203
- Plastic and Vinyl204
- Windows204
- Stainless Steel204
- High Pressure Laminate204
- Carpet204
- Rubber Components204
- Floor Cleaning204
- Exterior Surfaces204
- Windshield205
Lavatory Maintenance205
- Waste Water Reservoir206
- Fresh Water Reservoir207
Fluid Level Verification208
- Engine Oil Level208
- Transmission Fluid Level208
- I-Shift Transmission Fluid Level209
- Power Steering Fluid Level210
- Drive Axle Wheel Bearing Oil Level210
- Front and Tag Axle Wheel Hubs210
- Coolant Fluid Level211
- Windshield Washer & Headlights Washer Reservoirs211
Other Verifications211
- Electric Cooling Fans211
- Air Tank Purge212
- Fire Extinguishers212
- Primary Fuel Filter213
- Driver's A/C Compressor Belt213
- Central A/C Compressor Belts214
- Alternator Drive Belts214
- Back-Up Camera214
- Air Filter Restriction Indicator214
- A/C and Heating System Air Filters214
- Hose Inspection216
- Lubrication216
- Wheels and Tires216
- Wheel Bearings217
- Service Brake Test217
- Parking Brake Test217
- Exterior Lighting Verification with Test Mode218
General Recommendations220
Walk-Around Inspection (before Every Trip)224
- Approaching the Vehicle225
- Preparation225
- Step 1: Right Side225
- Step 2: Engine Compartment Right Side Area225
- Step 3: Engine Compartment225
- Step 4: Rear Left Side225
- Step 5: Front Left Side225
- Step 6: Front226
- Step 7: Front Right Side226
- Step 8: Inside the Vehicle226
- With Engine Running226
Dimensions and Weights229
Capacities235
Turning Radius237
Fuel Type238
- Biodiesel Fuel238
Wheels and Tires238
- Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure at Maximum Cold Load238
Allison Transmission239
- Gear Ratios239
Belts239
Volvo D13 Engine239
Volvo I-Shift Transmission239
Air System240
Antilock Braking System (Abs)240
- Troubleshooting and Testing240
Automatic Traction Control (Atc) - Electronic Stability Control (Esc)240
Brakes240
- Brake Chamber Effective Area240
Propeller Shaft240
Axles241
- I-Beam Front Axle241
- Drive Axle241
- Tag Axle241
Electrical System241
Steering241
Suspension241
- I-Beam Axle Front Suspension241
- Drive Axle (All)241
- Tag Axle242
Alignment Specifications242
Cooling System242
Exhaust System243
Fuel System243
Heating and Air Conditioning243
Oil Specifications243
- Engine243
- Allison Transmission243
- I-Shift Transmission244
- Differential244
- Power Steering Reservoir244
Plates and Certification244
- Safety Certification245
- Dot Certification Plate245
Pre-Heating System244
Epa Engine Label246
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)246
- Vin Definition247
Coach Final Record248
Abbreviations249
Appendix A252
Notice252
- Declaration of the Manufacturing Defects to the Government of the United States252
- Declaration of the Manufacturing Defects to the Canadian Government253
- Declaration of the Manufacturing Defects to Prevost253
- Appendix B256
Service Literature252
Multiplex Troubleshooting Guide256
Appendix C264
Control System Prognostics264
- Normal Prognostics Indication at Engine Start265
- Oil Life Monitor265
- Filter Life Monitor266
- Transmission Health Monitor266
Oil Level Check Using the Pushbutton Shift Selector264
Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes (Dtc) - Allison 5Th Generation Controls269
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes (Dtc) Overview269
- Using Shift Selector for Accessing Diagnostic Information269
Diagnostic Code Display and Clearing Procedure270
- Exiting Diagnostic Mode270
Diagnostic Trouble Code Response271
Controls272
Appendix D280
On-Screen Tpms280
Tpms-Lite282

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