Volvo B13R - Driver's Handbook Manual

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Driver'sHandbook

Volvo9700US/CAN

B13R,EPA17

W0142363

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Table of Contents5
Introduction 113
Driver's Responsibility13
Keys14
Key and Cylinder Replacement15
Entering the Bus16
Emergency Stop17
Protection against Batteries Discharge17
Doors and Hatches18
Doors18
Opening the Bus from Inside19
Closing the Bus20
Hatches and Doors Opened Warning21
Doors and Hatches Configurations21
Doors and Hatches Configuration22
Doors and Hatches Configuration (Bus with WCL)23
Roof Hatches24
Driver's Area25
Driver's Seat26
Driver's Seat Features Label27
Horn28
Dashboard29
Instruments and Controls30
Faults and Warnings30
Accelerator Pedal Deactivated31
STOP Message32
Warning Message32
Stop at the Next Bus Stop Message32
Instrumentation33
Types of Instruments33
Instrument Panel Lamps and Symbols39
Lights Switch41
Switches43
Emergency Stop Switch43
Kneeling System44
Level Control45
Increasing Load on the Drive Axle (Bogie Lift)46
Traction Control System (TCS)46
Differential Lock47
Hill Start Assistance (Optional)47
Retarder Enabled (if Installed)48
Passenger Compartment Lighting48
Night Lighting (Optional)48
Half-Light Lighting49
Driver Compartment Lighting49
Passenger´s Individual Lighting49
Position Lights50
Destination Sign Lighting (Optional)50
Electrically Heated Rear View Mirrors51
Driver Window Heating51
Driver Blower51
Central Locking52
Sun Visor52
Toilet Activation52
Audio System53
Opening Service Door from the Outside53
Wheel Chair Lift (WCL) System; (Optional)54
Emergency Window in Use Indicator Lamp55
Wheel Chair Lift (WCL) System Indicator Light55
Switches into the Electrical Center56
Controls58
Ignition Switch58
Adjusting External Rear View Mirrors60
Open Door Brake61
Steering Wheel Adjustment63
Directional Indicator, Dipped/Full Beam Changer64
Windscreen Wipers, Windscreen Headlight Washer65
Transmission66
I-Shift Transmission Lever Selector (Optional)66
I-Shift Transmission Pad Selector67
Allison Automatic Transmission (Optional)68
Allison Transmission Shifter69
Allison Transmission, Mode Function70
Transmission Overheating71
Retarder (if Installed)72
Retarder Overheating73
Brakes74
Parking Brake74
Blocking Valve76
Service Brakes77
EBS (Electronically-Controlled Braking System)79
Compensating for Differences in the Wear of the Brake Pads80
High Brake Temperature Warning81
A/C Controller (Multiplexing System)82
Destination Sign (Optional)83
Destination Sign Innova84
Destination Sign Mobitec85
Interior Equipment86
Toilet87
Rear Trash bin87
Passengers Thermometer and Clock Display88
Passengers Panel89
Passengers AC (Alternate Current) 110 V Power Outlets90
TGW (Telematics Gate Way) System and Liaison Communication System92
Passengers Sliding Seats93
Control Pendant (for Wheel Chair Lift Equipment)94
Audiovisual System95
Audiovisual Control Panel96
Video System96
Audio System97
Guide or Driver Microphone (Optional)98
Emergency and Safety Equipment 8799
Overview99
Fire Extinguisher100
Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)101
Park Pilot System103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)104
Warning Triangle106
First Aid Kit106
Tire Inflation Valve107
External Air Supply Connection107
Hydraulic Jack108
Toolbox109
Engine Control Panel in Engine Bay110
Emergency Exits111
Doors111
Roof Hatches112
Emergency Windows113
Starting and Driving114
Checking before Driving114
Bus Interior and Exterior Cleaning and Maintenance115
Check the Warning Lights116
Daily Inspection117
Engine Oil Level117
Hydraulic Level Fluid for the Engine Coolant Fan118
Power Steering Hydraulic Oil Level118
Engine Coolant System Fluid Level118
Windshield Washer Fluid119
Fuel Replenishment120
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank122
Engine Block Heater124
Starting the Engine125
Starting125
Indicator Lights on after the Engine Has Been Started127
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment128
Cruise Control Activation130
Retarder (if Installed)132
Power Steering137
Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS) Components138
Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), Warnings139
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Required Icon140
High Engine Exhaust System Temperature141
Emission Green House Gas Component Warranty142
I-Start System143
I-Start System (Continue)144
I-Start System Failure Detection145
ARMS (Automatic Reset Main Switch)147
I-Start System Power Relays148
Batteries Charger149
Bulk Charge Time Estimation150
Some Advice for Driving 139151
Safe Driving151
Economy Driving152
Driving in Cold Weather153
QR Code Labels154
If Something Happens 143155
Assistance and Rescue on Highway155
Safety156
If the Engine Is Not Working157
Punctures159
Punctured Air Bellows159
Towing160
Towing (Continue)161
Bus Towing Considerations162
Alternative Towing Procedure163
Additional Fire Detection System (Multiplexed)165
Releasing the Parking Brake166
Release the Parking Brake with Air from the Bus Tires166
Parking Brake Mechanical Releasing167
Parking Brake on Disc Brakes Mechanical Releasing168
Change the Batteries169
Starting Assistance171
Jump Start Batteries Procedure172
Jump Start Batteries Procedure Warnings173
Ground Stud for Jump Start Batteries174
Batteries Cut-Off Switch175
Bulb Replacement177
Headlamps177
Xenon Lights178
Rear Lights178
License Plate Lighting179
Electrical Fault General Lookup180
Bus Electrical Center181
Chassis Electric Circuit Relays182
Chassis Electric Circuit Fuses185
Body Electric Circuit Relays191
Body Electric Circuit Fuses192
Fuse Boxes Inside to the Batteries Compartments194
Fuses and Relays Electrical Box Inside to the Right Hand Side Batteries Compartment195
Mini Fuse Box Holder Inside to the Left Hand Side Batteries Compartment198
Wheels Replacement199
Spare Wheel200
Recommendations to Avoid Unnecessary Tire Wear201
Recommended Tire Pressures202
Check of Tire Wear203
Technical Data208
General Dimensions208
9700 US/CAN (6X2 Only)208
Electrical System Specifications209
Bulbs for Lighting Lamps210
Engine Specifications211
Automatic Gearbox Specifications212
Transmission Ratios212
Rear Axle Specifications213
Wheels and Tires Specifications214
Front Wheels Alignment Specifications215
Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) Tank Specification216
Vehicle Identification217
Bus Identification Plate218
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)219
Engine Identification Labels220
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label221
I-Shift Transmission Identification Plate (if Installed)222
Allison Transmission (Identification Plate)223
Rear Axle Identification Plate224
Retarder Identification Plate (if Installed)225
Service Intervals226

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