PREVOST XL-45 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
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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-45 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Prevost
Model	XL-45
Transmission	Allison B500
Length	45 feet
Width	102 inches
Seating Capacity	56
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs

Summary

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

MAIN BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH

Explains operation of main battery disconnect switch for XL-40 and XL-45 models.

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT PANELS

Overview of dashboard layout and identification of control/instrument panels.

L.H. Side Control Panel

Details switches and controls located on the driver's left-hand side panel.

CRUISE CONTROL

Explains operation and settings for the automatic speed control system.

Dashboard (without Tachograph)

Identifies gauges and indicators on the dashboard without a tachograph.

Dashboard (with Tachograph)

Identifies gauges and indicators on the dashboard with a tachograph.

Dashboard indicator/warning lights

Explains various dashboard indicator and warning lights.

L.H. lower switch panel

Engine Data Display (ProDriver)

Overview of the ProDriver system for engine data and diagnostics.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Explains the operation of the automatic transmission system.

Manual Transmission

Describes the manual transmission operation and patterns.

Steering Column Controls

Foot-Operated Controls

Brake System

Explains the service brakes and combination emergency/parking brakes.

Driver's Seat Adjustments

Seat Belt Operation

Explains the driver's seat belt operation and safety.

Engine Compartment Components

Identifies various components within the engine compartment.

Preheating System Timers

Webasto Heater Operation