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PREVOST XL2 - User Manual

PREVOST XL2
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FOREWORD
This PRÉVOST XL2 Owner's Manual has been
prepared to thoroughly acquaint you, the owner,
with vehicle’s 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
remain 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, positive and
negative battery connections. 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 XL2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPREVOST
ModelXL2
CategoryMotorhomes
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

Warning

Instructions if not followed could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.

Caution

Instructions if not followed could cause serious damage to vehicle components.

Note

Indicates supplementary information needed to fully understand instruction.

Safety Precautions for System Work

Safety advice before working on vehicle electrical or pneumatic systems.

Welding and Soldering Safety

Precautions before welding or soldering to prevent electronic damage.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

Guidelines for safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES

Advice on safe driving techniques in various conditions.

VEHICLE EXTERIOR

ENGINE COMPARTMENT R.H. SIDE DOOR

Access to engine compartment components via the right-hand side door.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

Details about baggage compartments, including capacity and operation.

FUEL FILLER DOOR

Information on the fuel filler doors and their operation.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Operation and programming of the keyless entry system.

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Information on adjustment and features of rear view mirrors.

TRAILER HITCH

Specifications and warnings for trailer hitch usage.

VEHICLE INTERIOR

DRIVER’S SEAT - DELIVERY

Standard driver's seat description and adjustment.

DRIVER’S AND CO-PILOT’S SEATS - ISRI

Description of optional ISRI seats and their adjustment features.

SAFETY BELTS

Information on the proper use and function of safety belts.

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the steering wheel for tilt and telescopic movement.

WINDOWS

Overview of different window types and their operation.

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

DRIVERS AREA

Identification of key controls and displays in the driver's area.

REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER

Operation of the key fob for door locking.

IGNITION SWITCH

Explanation of the ignition switch positions and functions.

L.H. CONTROL PANEL

Identification and function of controls on the left-hand panel.

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES

How to set and operate the cruise control system.

LEVEL LOW SYSTEM

Operation of the automatic air leveling system.

PARKING BRAKES CONTROL VALVE

How to apply and release the parking brakes.

HVAC CONTROL UNIT

Operation of the central HVAC system controls.

CENTER DASHBOARD PANEL

Overview of the center dashboard panel layout.

CLUSTER

Description of the instrument cluster components.

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD)

Functions and operation of the MCD.

GAUGES

Note on using calibrated gauges for adjustments.

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

Indication and caution for engine oil pressure.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Indication of engine coolant temperature.

Speedometer

Indication of vehicle speed and odometer.

Fuel Gauge

Indication of remaining fuel level.

Air Pressure Gauge (Primary System)

Indication of primary air system pressure.

TELLTALE PANEL

Explanation of telltale lights on the panel.

CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR

Indication of potential engine problems.

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

Controls located on the steering column and wheel.

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Operation of turn signals, headlights, and horn.

TRANSMISSION OUTPUT RETARDER (OPTIONAL)

Operation of the transmission output retarder.

JACOBS ENGINE BRAKE

Information on the Jacobs engine brake system.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General operation of the automatic transmission.

RANGE SELECTION - PUSH BUTTON SHIFTER

How to select gears using the push-button shifter.

OTHER FEATURES

DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC CONTROL (DDEC) SYSTEM

Overview of the DDEC system and its components.

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD)

Functions and operation of the MCD.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE

Accessing diagnostic modes for vehicle components.

ECU Diagnostic

Requesting diagnostics for specific ECU components.

Cluster Self Test

Performing self-tests on the instrument cluster.

PRODRIVER

Overview of the optional PRODRIVER™ device features.

WORLD TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU)

Overview of the WT ECU and its functions.

TRANSMISSION RETARDER

Information on the optional transmission retarder system.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

Purpose and operation of the ABS system.

COOLANT HEATER

Description of the optional auxiliary heating system.

110-120 VOLT CONNECTOR

Location and use of the 110-120V power connector.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Overview of the keyless entry system.

PROGRAMMING A PERSONAL CODE

How to program a personal code for the keyless entry system.

PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS

How to program or reprogram remote transmitters.

STARTING & STOPPING PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE FROM DRIVERS COMPARTMENT

Step-by-step procedure for starting the engine from the driver's compartment.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Procedure for safely stopping the engine.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Procedures for starting in cold weather using ether aid.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Use of the engine block heater for cold weather.

ENGINE WARM-UP

Procedure for warming up the engine after starting.

JUMP STARTING

Safe procedures for jump starting the vehicle.

SAFETY FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT

EMERGENCY EXITS

How to use all emergency exits.

ROOF ESCAPE HATCH

Operation of the emergency roof escape hatch.

EMERGENCY AIR-FILL VALVES

Location and use of emergency air fill valves.

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES

Operation of emergency and parking brakes.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Overview of safety equipment carried on the vehicle.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Location and use of fire extinguishers.

WARNING REFLECTORS

Use of warning reflectors in case of breakdown.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS

Operation and limitations of daytime running lights.

ALARM SYSTEM

Overview of audible alarms and their conditions.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Recommended cleaning practices for various stains and materials.

FLUID LEVEL VERIFICATION

Importance and procedure for fluid level checks.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check and maintain the engine oil level.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

Checking and maintaining automatic transmission oil level.

COOLANT FLUID

Checking and maintaining coolant fluid level.

AIR TANK PURGE

Procedure for purging air tanks.

PRE-STARTING INSPECTION

Checks to perform with the engine stopped.

Wheels And Tires

Checking for loose wheel nuts and tire pressure.

Tire Pressure

Importance of maintaining correct tire inflation pressure.

LUBRICATION AND SERVICING SCHEDULE

Schedule for lubrication and servicing based on mileage.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Specifications for vehicle dimensions and weight ratings.

CAPACITIES, FLUIDS

Capacities for various vehicle fluids.

ENGINE

Technical details of the Detroit Diesel engine.

TRANSMISSION

Information on the Allison automatic transmission.

AIR SYSTEM

Details on the air system compressor and components.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

Information on the ABS system.

OILSPECIFICATIONS

Recommended oils for various vehicle systems.

DDEC IV DIAGNOSTIC CODES

List and explanation of DDEC diagnostic codes.

WORLD TRANSMISSION (WT) DIAGNOSTIC CODES

Information on WT diagnostic codes.

CODE READING AND CODE CLEARING PROCEDURES

How to read and clear diagnostic codes.

DIAGNOSTIC CODE RESPONSE

Interpretation of diagnostic code responses.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

Location and importance of the VIN.

APPENDIX

SERVICE LITERATURE

Information on ordering additional service literature.

NOTICE

Declaration of manufacturing defects to governments.

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