PREVOST XL Series User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
XL Series Motorcoach
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 1 - 1
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS 2 - 1
Keys................................................................. 2 - 1
Main battery disconnect switch.......................2 - 2
Fuel tank filling.................................................2 - 2
Controls and instrument panels......................2 - 3
L.H. side control panel.....................................2 - 4
Cruise control switches...................................2 - 6
Dashboard (without tachograph) ....................2 - 9
Dashboard (with tachograph) .......................2 - 10
Dashboard indicator/warning lights ..............2 - 11
L.H. lower switch panel.................................2 - 15
R.H. lower switch panel.................................2 - 16
R.H. console..................................................2 - 16
Detroit diesel PRODRIVERTM controls..........2 - 17
R.H. lateral console.......................................2 - 20
Automatic transmission.................................2 - 21
Manual transmission.....................................2 - 23
Steering column controls...............................2 - 24
Foot-operated controls..................................2 - 25
Tilt steering wheel and telescopic steering
column ...........................................................2 - 26
Entrance door................................................2 - 26
Seats..............................................................2 - 27
Driver's seat...................................................2 - 28
Seat belts.......................................................2 - 28
Passenger seats............................................2 - 29
Tour guide seat..............................................2 - 29
Mirrors............................................................2 - 29
Exterior compartments (XL-40).....................2 - 31
Exterior compartments (XL-45).....................2 - 32
Engine compartment doors...........................2 - 33
Engine air intake ducts..................................2 - 33
Fuel tank filling door......................................2 - 33
Entrance door................................................2 - 33
Engine compartment components ................2 - 34
Baggage compartment ..................................2 - 35
Spare wheel & tire compartment...................2 - 35
A/C & heating and condenser compartment
doors...............................................................2 - 36
Service doors.................................................2 - 36
L.H. side rear service compartment and
main power compartment..............................2 - 36
Battery compartment......................................2 - 37
Interior compartments....................................2 - 37
Lavatory..........................................................2 - 37
Parcel racks....................................................2 - 38
Safety equipment compartment ....................2 - 38
Accessories....................................................2 - 38
Preheating system timers (auxiliary).............2 - 43
SAFETY 3 - 1
Brakes ..............................................................3 - 1
Antilock braking system (ABS)........................3 - 2
Air system emergency fill valve.......................3 - 2
Back up alarm..................................................3 - 3
Kneeling system...............................................3 - 3
Hi-buoy system ................................................3 - 3
Low-buoy system.............................................3 - 3
Emergency exits ..............................................3 - 4
Day time running lights ....................................3 - 5
Fog lights..........................................................3 - 5
Horns................................................................3 - 5
Alarm system ...................................................3 - 6
Safety equipment.............................................3 - 6
Safety precautions……………………………..3 - 7
Defensive driving..............................................3 - 8
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KEYS
Depending on optional equipment, up to eight (8) different key models may have been supplied with your
vehicle. They are used as described below;
1. Ignition switch.
2. Tachograph.
3. Towel dispenser.
4. Lavatory door lock.
5. Entrance door lock.
Baggage compartments door lock.
Front electric compartment door lock.
Steering compartment door lock.
Rear service compartments door lock
(XL-45 only).
Main power compartment (XL-45 only).
NOTE: Baggage doors can also be remotely
locked/unlocked using the Central Locking
System Switch, located on L.H. Side Control
Panel.
6. Video system compartment door lock.
7. Toilet tissue dispenser.
8. Moist towel dispenser.
NOTE: For added security, record the key numbers and keep this information in a safe place. Do not keep
these records inside vehicle. It is also advisable to deposit a duplicate of each key in a safe place, so they
can be obtained without difficulty in case of an emergency or loss.
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MAIN BATTERY DISCONNECT
SWITCH
XL-40
The manual switch which disconnects both the 12
and 24 volt systems is located next to the R.H.
Side Rear Baggage Compartment door.
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XL-45
The toggle switch which disconnects both the 12
and 24 volt systems is located on back wall of
Main Power Compartment. Use this switch for
maintenance purposes only. The remote battery
master switch which also disconnects both 12
and 24 volt systems is located on L.H. lower
switch panel (see item #2 on page 2-15).
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CAUTION: When vehicle is parked overnight or
for an extended period of time, main battery
disconnect switch (XL-40) or battery master
switch (XL-45) (see page 2-15) should be set to
the "OFF" position in order to avoid battery
voltage imbalance.
NOTE: When battery disconnect switch (XL-40)
or battery master switch (XL-45) is set to the
"OFF" position, the electrical supply from the
batteries is cut off, with the exception of the Fire
Detection System, the Engine & Transmission
Electronic Controls, the Auxiliary Heating System,
the Battery Equalizers and the Digital Clock.
FUEL TANK FILLING
On XL-40 vehicles, fuel filler neck is accessible
by opening a small door located amidships, on
R.H. side of vehicle.
On XL-45 vehicles, fuel filler necks are accessible
by opening a small door located amidships, on
either R.H. or L.H. side of vehicle.
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NOTE: Provided vehicle is parked level, an
automatic nozzle will shut off when tank is filled to
approximately 95% capacity.
CAUTION: Do not fill to more than 95% of fuel
tank capacity. Do not "top off" the tank; doing so
may result in fuel spillage when the fuel expands.

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT PANELS
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No. Panel Pg. No. Panel Pg.
1 L.H. Side Control Panel 2-4 5 R.H. Lower Switch Panel 2-16
2 Video System Remote Control 2-7 6 R.H. Console 2-17
3 Dashboard (without Tachograph)
Dashboard (with Tachograph) 2-9 2-10 7 Detroit Diesel PRODRIVERTM Controls 2-18
4 L.H. Lower Switch Panel 2-15 8 R.H. Lateral Console (not shown) 2-20
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L.H. SIDE CONTROL PANEL
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1. Adjustable louver
The louver is manually adjustable, so the heated
or cooled air flow can be directed towards driver
or side window.
2. Cruise control switches (see page 2-6)
3. Baggage door lock (Optional)
Push up rocker switch to unlock the baggage
doors and push down to lock. For additional
information see page 2-35 under heading
"Baggage compartment".
4. Transmission retarder (Optional) or
Engine retarder (Optional) or Blank
Transmission retarder: Push down rocker
switch to actuate transmission retarder. For
system description, see page 4-5.
Engine retarder "Jacobs": Push down rocker
switch to the first position to actuate system to
half engine brake and press to the second
position for a full application of engine brake. For
system description, see page 4-4.
5. Blank for additional switch.
6. Exterior mirror heating switch
Push down rocker switch to operate the heating
elements that clear frost, fog or thin ice from rear-
view mirrors.
7. Stop/Service chime power switch
Push down rocker switch to power the chimes
system which allows passenger operation of both
the stop (disembarking) button and the service
button. See page 2-41 for system description.
8. Driver's light switch (overhead lights)
Push down rocker switch to turn on the two (2)
ceiling lights above driver. These lights are
frequently used for nighttime operation when
passengers board or leave the coach.
9. Fluorescent lighting
Push down rocker switch to turn on the interior
fluorescent lights, located under parcel racks. Use
of these lights should be avoided when engine is
not running.
10. Reading lamps
Reading lamps are controlled by two (2) different
switches. Push down this rocker switch to
energize the whole reading lamp circuit. Individual
lamps can then be activated by each passenger
using the switch incorporated in lamp body.
Reading lamps are mounted under parcel racks
and can be focused to provide proper illumination
for each passenger.
11. Dome lights
Push down rocker switch to turn on the aisle
dome lights located on front of parcel racks.
12. Kneeling/Hi-Buoy control switch (Optional)
Kneeling: Momentarily push down rocker switch
to lower the front end of coach 4" (100 mm), and
up to return the coach to normal driving height.
See page 3-3 for system description.
Hi-Buoy: Push up and hold rocker switch to raise
the front end of the coach or both front and rear
ends (depending on option) 4" (100 mm).
Release the rocker switch to return the coach to
the normal driving height. See page 3-3 for
system description.
13. "VIDEO" system power switch (Optional)
Push down rocker switch to turn on TV monitors,
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NOTE: When both radio and video systems are
on, speakers in the passenger area will be
connected to the video system, while the
speakers in the driver's area will be connected to
the radio.
14. Galley power switch (Optional)
Push down rocker switch to energize the galley's
electrical circuit.
15. Video volume (Optional)
Turn button clockwise to increase volume and
counterclockwise to decrease.
16. L.H. outside mirror control (Optional)
Turn pointer knob to the left for mirror head
adjustments and to the right for convex mirror
adjustments, then push down on either of the
button's four (4) sides to adjust the selected
mirror's viewing angle.
NOTE: If the mirror assies on your vehicle do not
include convex mirrors, only one (1) "Outside
Mirror Control" will be installed for both mirrors
(replacing items 16 & 17).
To operate, turn pointer knob to the left for L.H.
mirror adjustments and to the right for R.H. mirror
adjustments, then push down on either of the four
(4) sides to adjust the selected mirror's viewing
angle.
17. R.H. outside mirror control (Optional)
Turn pointer knob to the left for mirror head
adjustments and to the right for convex mirror
adjustments, then push down on either of the
button's four (4) sides to adjust the selected
mirror's viewing angle.
18. Diagnostic data reader connector
Datalink for DDEC 3, WT World Transmission
and ABS brakes.
19. Microphone jack
Driver’s P.A. system microphone jack (see page
2-39 for details).
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
Introduction
The cruise control is an automatic speed control
system that allows you to maintain a constant
cruising speed above 20 m.p.h. (32 km/h) without
depressing the accelerator pedal. The four (4)
control switches are located on the L.H. side
control panel (see page 2-5, item #2).
WARNING: Do not use the cruise control system
when driving conditions do not permit maintaining
a constant speed, such as in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow covered,
slippery, or with a loose driving surface.
Setting vehicle speed
To turn on the system, push down "CRUISE"
rocker switch, set the vehicle speed by
accelerating to the desired speed, momentarily
press and release the "SET" switch, and then
remove your foot from accelerator pedal. This
sets the cruising speed and stores it in memory,
thus maintaining speed automatically.
NOTE: Cruise control system will not accept
speed settings, nor will the "RESUME" switch
operate, below approximately 20 m.p.h. (32
km/h).
Increasing set speed
Vehicle speed setting may be increased by one of
the following methods:
1. Press and hold the "RESUME" switch until the
desired speed is obtained. Releasing the
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2. Depress accelerator pedal until the desired
speed is obtained, then press and release the
"SET" switch.
NOTE: When driving with cruise control in use,
the speed may be increased for passing, etc., by
depressing the accelerator in the usual manner.
Once the foot is removed from the accelerator
pedal, the cruise control will return to the set
speed.
Decreasing set speed
Vehicle speed setting may be decreased by one
of the following methods:
1. Press and hold the "SET" switch until the
desired lower speed is obtained. Releasing the
"SET" switch will set the new speed.
2. The cruise control can be disengaged without
losing the speed memory by either of two
methods:
a) Lightly applying the brakes, or
b) momentarily depressing the "DECEL" switch
button.
After either of these disengagements, you may
return to the previously set speed by pressing and
releasing the "RESUME" switch, provided the
speed is higher than 20 m.p.h. (32 km/h).
The cruise control is completely shut off and the
speed memory is lost when turning off the
"CRUISE" rocker switch.
NOTE: Cruise control is inoperative when speed
drops below 20 m.p.h. (32 km/h), therefore the
setting instructions must be repeated if vehicle
speed drops below this mark.
When the cruise control system is cancelled,
objectionable vehicle motions are minimized by
lightly depressing accelerator, before disengaging
cruise control.
WARNING: It is important to know that toggling
the "SET" or the "RESUME" switches will result in
a decrease or increase in speed (respectively) of
1 m.p.h. (0,6 km/h) for every touch.
VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL
Activate all video system components by
depressing power switch located on L.H. side
control panel (see item #13 on page 2-4).
To operate system from remote control, the
control power cord must be connected to the
video cassette player via remote control jack as
illustrated below.
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NOTE: The system's volume control is located
on L.H. side control panel (see item 15 on page 2-
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NOTE: When using remote control, the front
panel operation controls will not function, except
for EJECT and STOP.
NOTE: Video operations (without remote control)
are outlined in the manufacturer's instruction
manual located in the video casette player
compartment.
1. M2 Jack
Insert into the "Remote" outlet on front of video as
illustrated on page 2-7.
2. Play button
Press to play the video tape.
3. Rewind button (REW)
Press to rewind the video tape. When a tape is
playing, press and hold to engage the reverse
search mode.
4. Stop button
Press to stop video tape play.
5. Slow advance button
When this button is depressed during normal
viewing, slow motion picture can be obtained.
If noises are audible while viewing a still picture
press this button to mute.
6. Still button
Press to view a still picture. Press again to return
to regular play.
7. Fast-forward button (FF)
Press to fast-forward the video tape. Press and
hold to engage the forward search mode.
NOTE: Items 8,9 & 10 are only available with TV
Receiver Antenna Option.
8. TV converter button (ON/OFF)
Press to turn on TV converter; press again to turn
off. When the TV converter is turned off, the
video cassette player is selected automatically.
9. Channel up button (TV+)
Press and release to select next higher channel.
Press and hold to scan upwards.
10. Channel down button (TV-)
Press and release to select next lower channel.
Press and hold to scan downwards.
Mute
Press (for 3 seconds) and release "TV+" and "TV-
"simultaneously to turn "OFF" sound. Repeat to
turn sound "ON".
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Dashboard (without Tachograph)
01.........................Kneeling/Hi-buoy, or Low Buoy,
or High Buoy (All Optional), or Blank
02.................Water separator (Optional), or Blank
03....................Tag axle unloading, or Retractable
tag axle (Optional)
04.............................................. Lavatory door lock
05......................................................Parking brake
06.....................................L.H. turn signal - Hazard
07...............................Low secondary air pressure
08....................................Low primary air pressure
09....................................R.H. turn signal - Hazard
10.........................................................High beams
11.................................................................Battery
12...................................................Battery balance
13.................................High or low battery voltage
14...........................Secondary air pressure gauge
15....................Engine coolant temperature gauge
16..................................Engine oil pressure gauge
17.............................Transmission oil temperature
gauge (Optional), or Blank
18......................................... Turbo boost pressure
gauge (Optional), or Blank
19................................Primary air pressure gauge
20..........................................................Fuel gauge
21.............................................................Voltmeter
22..................................Differential oil temperature
gauge (Optional), or Blank
23...........Electrical systems (XL-45 only), or Blank
24....................... Baggage compartment door lock
(Optional), or Blank
25......................................Antilock braking system
(Optional), or Blank
26................. Transmission "DO NOT SHIFT" light
27......................Low fuel level (Optional), or Blank
28............. Preheating system (Optional), or Blank
29...................Output retarder (Optional), or Blank
30............................................................Brake light
31......................................................Check engine
32.........................................................Stop engine
33.....................................Speedometer-Odometer
34.........................................................Tachometer
35................Pyrometer gauge (Optional), or Blank
36.........................................Instrument and switch
brightness control
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