PREVOST XL Series User Manual

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
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Low fuel level
XL-40 vehicles:
Lights when approximately 12 U.S. gallons
(45 liters) of fuel remains in the tank.
It is recommended that you do not exceed a
distance of 75 miles (120 km) after light has
turned on. Light will illuminate "ON" & "OFF"
just before running out of fuel. Fill tank as
soon as possible.
XL-45 vehicles:
Lights when approximately 17 U.S. gallons
(64 liters) of fuel remains in the tank.
It is recommended that you do not exceed a
distance of 100 miles (160 km) after light has
turned on. Light will illuminate "ON" & "OFF"
just before running out of fuel. Fill tank as
soon as possible.
Preheating system (Optional)
Lights when preheating system is turned on. For
systems description, see pages 4-13 & 4-14.
Output retarder (Optional)
Lights when transmission's output retarder is
activated. For system description, see page 4-4.
Brake light
Lights when brakes are activated.
Check engine
Will light if a minor engine malfunction is detected
by the DDEC (Detroit Diesel Electronic Control)
system. This includes any situation where the
engine coolant reaches 217°F (103°C) because
of cooling system problems or because of
situations described on page 2-10 (Engine
coolant temperature gauge). This light will remain
illuminated until malfunction is corrected.
Furthermore, this indicator flashes to indicate
engine malfunction codes when the required
procedure outlined on page 5-12 has been
performed.
NOTE: As a light bulb and systems check, this
indicator will illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned "ON". After about five seconds the light
will turn off.
Stop engine
Will light when major engine problems occur. The
engine power will automatically begin to decrease
gradually and will be followed by an automatic
shutdown after 30 seconds. This 30 second
delay period may be repeated using the "Stop
Engine Override Switch" outlined further on page
2-15 (item #5).
NOTE: Once engine is stopped, it cannot be
restarted until malfunction is corrected.
As a light bulb and systems check, this indicator
will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned
"ON". After about five seconds the light will turn
off.
Speedometer-odometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.
The odometer indicates the distance driven;

PREVOST XL Series Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Category	Motorcoach
Manufacturer	Prevost
Seating Capacity	56
GVWR	54, 000 lb
Series	XL