PREVOST Motorcoach H3-45 User Manual

FOREWORD
The PRÉVOST Motorcoach Owner's Manual has
been prepared to thoroughly acquaint you, the
owner, with vehicle equipment and features in
order to fully appreciate and safely enjoy your
vehicle. Of course, you are anxious to drive your
new private motorcoach and test its features, but
first please read this publication carefully to help
ensure enjoyable and trouble free operation.
This book should be kept inside the vehicle at all
times for convenient reference. It is also
suggested that it remains with the vehicle at the
time of resale. Please notify PRÉVOST CAR
INC. when the vehicle's ownership is transferred
so that our records can be kept up to date. Do
this by filling out the appropriate form at the end
of this manual.
The specifications, descriptions and figures
given are based on the latest information
available at printing time. And because at
PRÉVOST we are constantly striving to improve
our products, we reserve the right to make
changes at any time without notice and/or
obligation on our part.
Please note that this publication applies to
factory-prepared, conversion-ready luxury
motorcoaches, manufactured by PRÉVOST
CAR INC. It describes and explains the
equipment and options available for installation
in our factory. Therefore, there may be
equipment described herein that is not installed
on your vehicle. This publication also does not
cover equipment installed by your interior
designer or system manufacturer.
This manual, or portions thereof, cannot be
reproduced in any form whatsoever, in whole or
in part, without the written consent of PRÉVOST
CAR INC.
The following words are used to emphasize
particularly important information:
Warning : Identifies instructions which, if not
followed, could result in serious personal injury
or loss of life.
Caution : Denotes instructions which, if not
followed, could cause serious damage to vehicle
components.
Note : Indicates supplementary information
needed to fully understand and complete an
instruction.
For your own safety and to ensure prolonged
service life of your private motorcoach, heed our
cautions, warnings and notes. Ignoring them
could result in extensive damage and/or serious
personal injury.
Caution : 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 battery master 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.
Prior to welding or soldering on the vehicle,
disconnect all electronic modules. If these
modules (ECM, ECU, ABS) are not
disconnected, electronic components (EPROM,
CHIPS) could be permanently damaged.
Refer to your maintenance manual for all related
procedures.
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PREVOST Motorcoach H3-45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	450 hp
Transmission	Allison B500
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 inches
Height	12 ft 4 in (3.8 m)
Seating Capacity	56 passengers
GVWR	54, 000 lbs

Summary

FOREWORD

CHAPTER 1 : MOTORCOACH EXTERIOR

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS

Details the components located within the engine compartment.

ENTRANCE DOOR

Explains inside and outside operation for unlocking/locking the entrance door.

TRAILER HITCH

Details specifications and capacities for standard and optional trailer hitches.

CHAPTER 2 : MOTORCOACH INTERIOR

SEATS

Details adjustment controls for driver's and co-pilot's seats.

Safety Belts

Explains fastening, retraction, and proper use of safety belts.

CHAPTER 3 : CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

L.H. Control Panel

Details the various controls and indicators on the left-hand control panel.

CRUISE CONTROL

Explains how to set, increase, and decrease cruise control speed.

SERVICE BRAKES

Explains the dual braking system and service brake operation.

CHAPTER 4 : OTHER FEATURES

DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC CONTROL (DDEC) SYSTEM

Describes the DDEC system, its components, and functions.

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD)

Explains MCD functions, modes, and operation.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE

Explains how to request diagnostics and perform cluster self tests.

CHAPTER 5 : STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE FROM DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT

Details the procedure for starting the engine from the driver's compartment.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Covers cold weather starting procedures.

JUMP STARTING

Provides detailed instructions for jump starting the vehicle.

CHAPTER 6 : EMERGENCY FEATURES AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

EMERGENCY ROOF ESCAPE

Explains the operation of the emergency roof escape hatch.

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES

Explains the function and application of emergency and parking brakes.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Explains the location and inspection of fire extinguishers.

CHAPTER 7 : CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Details the procedure for checking engine oil level.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

Explains how to check automatic transmission oil level (cold and hot).

Tires And Wheels

Covers checking wheel nuts and tire pressure.

CHAPTER 8 : TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CAPACITIES

Lists capacities for various vehicle fluids and systems.

ENGINE

Provides technical specifications for the Detroit Diesel engine.

DDEC IV DIAGNOSTIC CODES

Explains how to read DDEC IV diagnostic codes.

PLATES AND CERTIFICATION

Explains locations of data plates and certification labels.

ANNEX

SERVICE LITERATURE

Lists available service literature and how to order it.

NOTICE

Declaration Of The Manufacturing Defects To The Government Of The United States

Informs about reporting manufacturing defects to NHTSA.

Declaration Of The Manufacturing Defects To The Canadian Government

Informs about reporting manufacturing defects to Transport Canada.

PREVOST H3-41 & 45

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP

Provides forms for changing vehicle address or ownership.