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PREVOST X3-45 COACH User Manual

PREVOST X3-45 COACH
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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
X3-45 COACH

Table of Contents

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PREVOST X3-45 COACH Specifications

General IconGeneral
EngineVolvo D13
Horsepower500 hp
Length45 ft
Width102 in
Seating Capacity56 passengers
GVWR54, 000 lbs
TransmissionAllison B500

Summary

Foreword

Safety Precautions

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

Essential precautions for safe and reliable operation of the vehicle.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES

Guidelines for safe driving behavior and anticipating hazards.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

Additional safety measures and warnings, including California Proposition 65.

Coach Exterior

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS

Detailed listing of components within the engine compartment.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

Details on storage capacity and access to baggage compartments.

ENTRANCE DOOR

Operation of the vehicle's entrance door from outside and inside.

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Description of flat and convex rear-view mirrors, including heating.

TRAILER HITCH

Specifications for the factory-installed trailer hitch capacity.

Coach Interior

DRIVER’S SEAT - ISRI

Details on mechanical and pneumatic ISRI driver's seats, including adjustments.

SAFETY BELTS

Information on the retractable safety belt and its proper use.

PASSENGER SEATS

Features and mounting of passenger seats.

WINDOWS

Types of windows and their features.

LAVATORY

Description of the lavatory's features and occupation indicators.

Controls and Instruments

IGNITION SWITCH

Operation and positions of the ignition switch.

LATERAL CONTROL PANEL

Layout and function of controls on the lateral control panel.

CRUISE CONTROL

Operation of the regular cruise control system.

TPMS DISPLAY

Information on the TPMS display interface and its functions.

TELLTALE LIGHTS

General information on telltale lights and their function.

HVAC CONTROL UNIT

Operation of the HVAC system for driver and passenger areas.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Overview of the instrument cluster and its indicators.

Starting and Stopping Procedures

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine from the driver's seat and engine compartment.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Procedures for stopping the engine from the driver's seat and engine compartment.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Guidelines for starting the engine in cold weather conditions.

JUMP STARTING

Procedures for safely jump starting the vehicle's battery.

ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM

How the system automatically derates or stops the engine under critical conditions.

Safety Features and Equipment

EMERGENCY EXITS

Location and use of emergency exits, including side windows and roof hatch.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS)

Overview of the Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

System for monitoring tire pressure and temperature.

JACKING POINTS

Locations for safely jacking up the vehicle.

LIFTING AND TOWING

Procedures and precautions for lifting and towing the vehicle.

Care and Maintenance

CLEANING

Recommended cleaning practices for various surfaces and materials.

FLUID LEVEL VERIFICATION

How to check engine oil, transmission fluid, and other fluid levels.

WALK-AROUND INSPECTION (BEFORE EVERY TRIP)

Pre-trip inspection checklist for the coach.

Technical Information

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Detailed specifications of the vehicle's dimensions and weight ratings.

FUEL TYPE

Recommended fuel types for diesel engines, including ULSD and biodiesel.

ENGINE

Technical specifications for the Volvo D13 engine.

SUSPENSION

Types of air springs and suspension components.

COOLING SYSTEM

Components and specifications of the cooling system.

FUEL SYSTEM

Details of the fuel tank, filters, and related components.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Components of the exhaust aftertreatment system.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Operation of central and overhead A/C systems.

OIL SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended engine, transmission, and differential oils.

Appendix B – Troubleshooting Guide for Multiplex Vehicles

Vehicle does not Start

Steps to troubleshoot the vehicle not starting.

None of the Multiplexed functions are operating

Troubleshooting steps when multiplexed functions fail.

HVAC condenser fans not functioning in speed 1

Troubleshooting HVAC condenser fans.

Engine is overheating and radiator fan clutch does not engage

Troubleshooting engine overheating and fan clutch issues.

Appendix C – Allison Transmission’s Other Features

ALLISON TRANSMISSION 5TH GENERATION OIL LEVEL CHECK USING THE PUSHBUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR

Procedure to check Allison transmission oil level using the shift selector.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES (DTC) — ALLISON 5TH GENERATION CONTROLS

Overview of DTCs and how to access diagnostic information.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING CODES (DTC) LIST - ALLISON 5TH GENERATION CONTROLS

List of Diagnostic Trouble Codes for Allison 5th Gen controls.

Appendix D – Spheros Preheater Flash Codes

OPERATIONAL FAILURE SYMPTOMS VIA FAULT/FLASH CODE

Table listing Spheros preheater faults and their causes/corrections.

Appendix E – TPMS Troubleshooting Guide

NO PRESSURE DATA RECEIVED

Troubleshooting steps when no tire pressure data is received.

NOT ALL TIRES MONITORED

Troubleshooting steps when not all tires are monitored by TPMS.

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