BCI Zero Emission City Bus User manual

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ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual
BCI Zero Emission City Bus
OWNER’S MANUAL
Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd

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Preface
ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual
Dear Customer,
We would firstly like to thank you for selecting to purchase one of our Bus and Coach International vehicles and congratulate
you on your wise choice. We believe that you will be impressed by the excellent performance of our products.
The BCI ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS is well-known for good value, safety and comfortable performance, its advantages
are stable smooth handling, and quiet operation. All models of buses and coaches are produced to meet the needs of public
transport, touring and commercial use.
In this Owner’s Manual, we will be introducing you to all the features and tips on how to best operate and maintain your
new BCI vehicle. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully before putting the vehicle into operation. It is a
requirement for the driver of this vehicle to strictly observe all laws and regulations concerning the operation of vehicles.
We believe our product will provide you with a more comfortable and safe service which will add value to your business.
Please ensure you operate and maintain the vehicle with care and attention. BCI will not be responsible for any loss caused
by improper use of the product. Should you have any doubts about the operating or maintenance of the vehicle, please do
not hesitate to make contact with your Service Agent or Dealer in your area to discuss it.
BCI is always striving for excellence and continues to improve its products and services as a means of offering the best
value for our customers in a very competitive market place. Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd. Reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications and / or to make additions to, or improvements to this product without obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured.
Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd
October 2020
All rights reserved by the Technical Center of Bus & Coach International Pty Ltd
Note: The content of this Owner’s Manual is to provide as much relevant information to the Driver as possible. It will also
contain information on factory optional equipment, which may or may not be included in your vehicle

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ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual
Table of Contents
Front Cover Page 1
Preface Page 2
Table of Contents Pages 3 - 4
Section 1 - Important Items：
A)
Name Plate Introduction - - Page 5
B)
Explanation of the Product Warranty - - - Page 5
C)
Technical Documents - - - - Page 5
Section 2 - Technical Specifications：
A) Main Technical Specifications of the Vehicle Page 6
B) Main Technical Specifications of the Chassis Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 7 - 8
C) The Body Structure - Pages 8 - 9
Section 3 - Operating Guide：
A)
Driver Seat Adjustment - - - - - Page 10
B)
Steering Column Adjustment - - Page 10
C)
Driver Controls - - Pages 10 - 16
D)
Passenger Door Operating Instructions - - - -- Page 17
E)
Emergency exits - -Page 18
Section 4 - Startup and Driving：
A)
Routine Checks Before & After Driving Page 19
B)
Checks Before / After Every One-Week Driving Pages 19 - 20
C) Checks Before / After Every Two-Weeks Driving ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 20
D)
Vehicle Start-up Page 20
E)
Moving / Driving the Vehicle Page 21
F)
Shutting down the Vehicle Page 21
Section 5 - General Maintenance：
A)
General Knowledge - - - - -- - Page 22
B)
Cleaning the Vehicle - - Page 22
C)
Maintaining the Batteries - Page 22
D)
Cleaning the Radiator - - - - Page 22
E) Coolant -- - - - - - Page 22
F) Rotation of the Tyres - - --- - Page 22
Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance：
Notice Page 23
A)
Zero Emission City Bus First Service Schedule 5000km Page 23
B)
Zero Emission City Bus Service Schedules Pages 24 - 26
C)
Recommendations for Lubricants Page 26

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Table of Contents (continued)
ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual
Section 7 - Trouble Shooting：
A)
Chassis Pages 27 – 28
B)
Body Page 28
C)
Electrical Equipment Page 29

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Section 1 - Important Items
1A - Name Plate Introduction:
1A.1 - Vehicle Name & Tyre Plates：
The vehicle name plate and the tyre plate are mounted on the left of the front passenger area (figure 1), the name plate
includes: bus model, the VIN, the date of manufacture and the manufacturer; the tyre plate includes: tyre type, rim type,
standard tyre pressure and the maximum load.
Figure 1
1.A.1
– Electric Motor Name Plate:
The motor name plate is attached to the rear of the motor, in addition,
the model number and serial number are engraved at the bottom of the
motor cover plate.
Figure 1a
1A.2 - Chassis VIN Number：
The Chassis Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the off-side surface of the chassis-structure, in front of the
offside front wheel. (see sample figure 2).
Figure 2
1B - Product Warranty: (Please refer to the BCI Warranty Guide Booklet for further details)
Please ensure all users STRICTLY follow the Operating Instructions of the vehicle so that it is used and maintained correctly.
The BCI body warranty is limited to 240,000km or three years whichever comes first. Other Supplier Warranties such as
electric drive motor, batteries, air conditioning etc. will be covered directly by the Supplier’s Warranty and can be taken to a
Supplier’s outlet for rectification.
Please ensure any warranty repairs required are communicated with your selling Dealer. Should a warranty repair not be
able to be carried out at an official BCI Dealership, please ensure an official order number is obtained for the repairs from
your selling Dealership, prior to them being carried out at another service center?
1C - Technical Documents:
Please use this Vehicle Owner’s Manual together with the any appropriate operator / maintenance
manuals: (For further vehicle technical reference documents please go to the BCI Dealer website:
bcibus.com.hk)