Bluebird Vision 2021 User manual

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VISION
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ELECTRIC POWERED
DRIVERS HANDBOOK
Part Number: 10071989
2021 VISION ELECTRIC POWERED
DRIVERS HANDBOOK
Part Number:
10071989
2021
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DRIVERS HANDBOOK
We at Blue Bird Body Co. wish to thank you for your investment of trust in Blue Bird quality, and congratulate you on being
a Driver of one of the most innovative vehicles in pupil transportation; the Blue Bird Vision.
Blue Bird Strength; Blue Bird Innovation
The BLUE BIRD VISION is the first C-Type (“conventional”) school bus built upon a chassis designed specifically for pupil transportation, rather
than mounted upon a multi-purpose truck chassis. The VISION’S chassis is purpose-built at Blue Bird’s Fort Valley, Georgia plant, as are Blue
Bird’s ALL AMERICAN transit-type buses.
The BLUE BIRD VISION, with its ALL AMERICAN FE and RE siblings, comprise a complete line of built-from-the-ground-up buses, providing an
ideal fit for any school route need.
Unlike most“conventional”type school buses, the VISION is anything but ordinary. The Electric Powered Blue Bird VISION incorporates the
latest technologies to the school bus lineup, ranging from its multiplex electrical system with intelligent micro processor instrumentation
and advanced electric drive motor and power supply. The VISION is the result of Blue Bird’s steadily innovative engineering and over 90 years
of school bus experience, applied to the C-Type category.
Many technical refinements exist inside the bus with which the Driver may or may never interact with directly; but which nonetheless
contribute to an overall improved operating and ownership experience.
Built to purpose. Built to last. Built to bring to your operation a new level of value, efficiency, and rugged reliability
Vantage Website
The Blue Bird Vantage website is part of our ongoing effort to supply the most update and complete information for your bus. Driver Hand-
books and Service Manuals are available for a full range of bus models.Vantage also has information on Publications,TechnicalTraining, Parts
and Service, Sales, Warranty, and much more.
For additional information contact your Blue Bird Authorized Dealer or Visit Vantage at https://vantage.blue-bird.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1. DRIVER ORIENTATION 2-1
1. INSTRUMENTATION 3-1
1. PASSENGER AREA 4-1
1. ROUTINE OPERATION 5-1
1. PRE-TRIP INSPECTION 6-1
1. ENROUTE EMERGENCIES 7-1
1. BUS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 8-1
1. CARE & MAINTENANCE 9-1
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 10-1
1. INDEX i

DRIVERS HANDBOOK
© 2020, 2021 Blue Bird Body Co. All rights reserved.
All Blue Bird products sold for use in the United States of America and its insular areas comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) as of the date of manufacture indicated on the compliance label and applicable Federal ADA requirements. Blue Bird Body Company offers many
items as standard and optional equipment to meet federal, state and local specifications and individual customer requirements.
Many of the components of Blue Bird buses are obtained from outside suppliers. Where maintenance and/or service information conflicts with the compo-
nent manufacturer’s documentation, the manufacturer’s documentation prevails.
In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this publication and any applicable legal requirement, the legal requirement prevails. Technical
requirements that exceed the legal requirements are not considered to conflict.
Blue Bird Body Co. continually endeavors to improve its products and reserves the right to change specifications without notice and without incurring ob-
ligation. Text, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this manual are based on information available at the time of printing. Some equipment and
features shown may be optional.

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1. INTRODUCTION 1-1
About This Driver’s Handbook � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-2
Safety Precautions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-2
Scope and Content� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-3
Backed By Blue Bird� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-4
Blue Bird Authorized Dealers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-4
Blue Bird School Bus Support� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-4
Blue Bird Academy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-4
Blue Bird Parts Sales � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-5
Blue Bird Technical Publications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-5
Blue Bird Bus Warranty � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-5
Reporting Safety Defects� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-6
Driver Certification � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-6

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About This Driver’s Handbook
Blue BirdTechnical Communications endeavors to continuously improve the value of its manuals.Your comments and suggestions are
welcome, and we value the feedback we receive from our users. Send your comments to:
Blue Bird Corporation
Attn: Technical Communications
3920 Arkwright Road Suite 200
Macon, Georgia 31210
or email at:
[e-mail]
Safety Precautions
Throughout this manual are precautions labeled Warnings and Cautions, and set in the style shown here:
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WARNING!
WARNING! The Warning designation is generally used for precautions which, if not properly observed while
performing the related procedures, could result in serious personal injury or death.
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CAUTION!
CAUTION! The Caution designation is generally used for precautions which, if not properly observed, could
result in damage to the bus or its equipment.

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This manual is intended for use by qualified professional bus Drivers who understand and observe all appropriate safety precautions and
procedures associated with safe driving in general, and pupil transportation in particular. The user of this manual must read and abide by all
safety warnings noted not only in this manual, but also on any labels and documentation for vehicle equipment and devices.
Scope and Content
This handbook is intended to acquaint the bus Driver with the Blue Bird bus model it describes. It is recommended that after being thorough-
ly read by the Driver, it should be stored in the bus. Although not a service manual, it contains general information that may be of value in
situations of roadside hazard assistance, such as the location of jacking points, or the location of fuses.
Scheduled Maintenance tables are found in the Service Manual designated for the bus model it
describes. This manual can be obtained through your Blue Bird dealer or an electronic copy of the
manuals can be obtained through the Blue Bird Vantage portal at https://vantage.blue-bird.com.
The service technician should refer to and become thoroughly acquainted with the Blue Bird Service
Manual.
Please note that not all possible situations that may arise while operating the bus are addressed.
The exercise of caution, common sense, and good driving practices, coupled with experience, are required for safe operation.
If questions arise that are not specifically covered in this manual, please contact your Blue Bird Dealer.Your Dealer will either answer your
questions or will be able to assist in obtaining the needed information. To report a problem with your bus, contact your Blue Bird Dealer (or
if you deal directly with Blue Bird, contact your Service Representative). If you are unsure of the identity of your Blue Bird Service Representa-
tive, call the Blue Bird switchboard at 478.825.2021 and ask the receptionist for the Blue Bird Service Department.
Contact your local authorized
Blue Bird Dealer.
For replacement parts…

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Backed By Blue Bird
Blue Bird provides all the behind-the-scenes support you depend upon for success in your school transportation operation. Further
details can be obtained through the Blue BirdVantage portal at https://vantage.blue-bird.com and your Blue Bird Authorized Dealer.
Blue Bird Authorized Dealers
Blue Bird administers its full range of Customer Services through a nationwide network of local or regional Blue Bird Authorized Dealers.
The Dealer through whom your bus was purchased should always be your first point of contact for information and assistance.
Blue Bird School Bus Support
Your Blue Bird Dealer is equipped and staffed to handle your service-related issues, and also has immediate and direct access to Blue
Bird’s own factory-based Customer Support. All Blue Bird Support Representatives are true technical experts with long histories at Blue
Bird and are eager to support your service related needs.
Blue Bird Academy
The training branch of Blue Bird Technical Communications Group offer ongoing training opportunities. Blue Bird Academy offers online
and instructor led training opportunities, available to all dealership personnel, as well as the end customer. Access to the Blue Bird Acad-
emy can be found on the Vantage Portal at https://vantage.blue-bird.com/Portal/Academy.aspx available to dealers, dealer sales
personnel and technicians, as well as the end user’s personnel.