PREVOST XL-40 User Manual

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XL Series Motorcoach
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 1 - 1
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS 2 - 1
Keys................................................................. 2 - 1
Main battery disconnect switch....................... 2 - 2
Fuel tank filling................................................. 2 - 2
Controls and instrument panels...................... 2 - 3
L.H. side control panel..................................... 2 - 4
Cruise control switches ................................... 2 - 5
Dashboard (without tachograph) .................... 2 - 7
Dashboard (with tachograph) ......................... 2 - 8
Dashboard indicator/warning lights ................ 2 - 9
L.H. lower switch panel ................................. 2 - 14
R.H. lower switch panel................................. 2 - 15
R.H. console.................................................. 2 - 15
Audio/Video control unit. ............................... 2 - 16
Public address (P.A.)..................................... 2 - 18
Video cassette player....................................2 - 19
TV tuner......................................................... 2 - 19
Detroit diesel PRODRIVER
TM
controls.......... 2 - 20
R.H. lateral console....................................... 2 - 22
Automatic transmission................................. 2 - 23
Manual transmission ..................................... 2 - 25
Steering column controls............................... 2 - 26
Foot-operated controls.................................. 2 - 27
Tilt steering wheel and telescopic steering
column ........................................................... 2 - 28
Entrance door................................................ 2 - 28
Seats.............................................................. 2 - 29
Driver's seat...................................................2 - 29
Seat belts.......................................................2 - 31
Passenger seats............................................ 2 - 31
Tour guide seat.............................................. 2 - 32
Mirrors............................................................ 2 - 32
Exterior compartments (XL-40)..................... 2 - 34
Exterior compartments (XL-45) .....................2 - 35
Engine compartment doors ...........................2 - 36
Engine air intake ducts ..................................2 - 36
Fuel tank filling door.......................................2 - 36
Entrance door.................................................2 - 36
Engine compartment components ................2 - 37
Baggage compartment ..................................2 - 38
Spare wheel & tire compartment...................2 - 38
A/C & heating and condenser compartment
doors ..............................................................2 - 39
Service doors.................................................2 - 39
L.H. side rear service compartment and
main power compartment..............................2 - 39
Battery compartment .....................................2 - 40
Interior compartments....................................2 - 40
Lavatory..........................................................2 - 40
Parcel racks ...................................................2 - 41
Safety equipment compartment ....................2 - 41
Accessories....................................................2 - 41
Preheating system timers (auxiliary).............2 - 46
SAFETY 3 - 1
Brakes ..............................................................3 - 1
Antilock braking system (ABS)........................3 - 2
Air system emergency fill valve.......................3 - 2
Back up alarm..................................................3 - 3
Kneeling system...............................................3 - 3
Hi-buoy system ................................................3 - 3
Low-buoy system.............................................3 - 3
Emergency exits ..............................................3 - 4
Day time running lights ....................................3 - 5
Fog lights..........................................................3 - 5
Horns................................................................3 - 5
Alarm system ...................................................3 - 6
Safety equipment.............................................3 - 6

PREVOST XL-40 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Prevost
Model	XL-40
Length	40 feet
Width	102 inches
Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Category	Bus
Height	146 inches
Seating Capacity	56 passengers

Summary

KEYS

MAIN BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH

FUEL TANK FILLING

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT PANELS

L.H. Side Control Panel

Details switches like adjustable louver, cruise control, transmission retarder, lighting, and mirror controls.

Dashboard (without Tachograph)

Identifies gauges and warning lights on the dashboard, including air pressure, fuel, voltage, and temperature.

Dashboard (with Tachograph)

Identifies gauges and warning lights on the dashboard, including tachometer and speedometer.

Dashboard indicator/warning lights and instruments

L.H. Lower Switch Panel

R.H. Lower Switch Panel

Detroit Diesel PRODRIVER™ Controls

Graphic device displaying and recording engine operational data, offering real-time feedback to the driver.

R.H. Lateral Console

CRUISE CONTROL

Setting Vehicle Speed

Procedure to engage cruise control by setting desired speed using "CRUISE" and "SET" switches.

Increasing Set Speed

Decreasing Set Speed

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

Multifunction Lever

FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLS

Pedals (Clutch, Brake, Accelerator)

SEATS

Driver's Seat Operation

Seat Belts (Driver's)

Proper use, fastening, and unfastening of the retractable driver's seat belt.

Engine compartment doors

Baggage compartment

PREHEATING SYSTEM TIMERS (AUXILIARY) (Optional)