Volvo NATIONAL 60848 User manual

Driver’s Handbook
Driver’s seat
NATIONAL 60848
B13R
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Foreword
This manual contains information concerning the operation and
function of the driver' seat. The information in this manual applies to
vehicles built January 2009 and later. Please keep this manual in the
vehicle at all times.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for reference only and may
differ slightly from the actual vehicle. However, key components
addressed in this document are represented as accurately as possible.
Volvo Bus Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden
Order number: PV776-20198643
© 2009 Volvo Bus Corporation, Göteborg, Sweden
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in retrieval system, or transmitted in any forms by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Volvo Bus Corporation

Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Important Notes ................................................................................. 1
Adjusting the Seat Settings ............................................................... 2
Raising and Lowering the Seat .......................................................... 2
Adjusting the Cushion’s, Rear Section .............................................. 2
Setting the Distance from the Steering Wheel .................................. 3
Adjusting the Seat Backrest Position ................................................ 3
Adjusting the Armrests ...................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Lumbar Backrest ......................................................... 4
Safety Belt ......................................................................................... 5

Safety Information
IMPORTANT: Before driving this vehicle,
be certain that you have read and that
you fully understand each and every step
of the driving and handling information
in this manual. Be certain that you fully
understand and follow all safety warnings.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION BE
READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ALWAYS
FOLLOWED.
The following types of advisories are used
throughout this manual:
DANGER
Danger indicates an unsafe practice that
could result in serious personal injury or
death. A danger advisory banner is in
white type on a black background with
ablack border.
WARNING
Warning indicates an unsafe practice that
could result in personal injury. A warning
advisory banner is in black type on a
gray background with a black border.
CAUTION
Caution indicates an unsafe practice that
could result in damage to the product. A
caution advisory is in black type on a
white background with a black border.
Note: Note indicates a procedure, practice,
or condition that must be followed in order
for the vehicle or component to function in
the manner intended.

Introduction 1
Important Notes
Do not use the seat before you have read
these instructions on how to use it. Keep this
manual in the vehicle at all times. With road
traffic and passengers safety in mind, only
perform adjustments to the seat when the bus
is at a standstill.

2 Adjusting the Seat Settings
The National 60848 seat is designed with a
wide range of adjustment options. The seat
controls for adjusting the seat may be located
on the left or right-hand side of the seat.
Raising and Lowering the Seat
To make getting up, down or getting out
from the drivers position easier the seat has
a quick-lowering function. If control (1) is
pressed downwards, the seat lowers making
it easier to get up, down and out of the drivers
position. If control (1) is pressed upwards,
the seat rises to the drivers preferred position.
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Adjusting the Cushion’s, Rear Section
If the knob (2) is turned in either direction,
the cushion’s rear section raises up or moves
downs.
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Adjusting the Seat Settings 3
Setting the Distance from the Steering Wheel
To move the whole seat forward or backward,
push the lever (3) to the left then move the
seat up to the desire position and release the
lever to lock the seat again.
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Adjusting the Seat Backrest Position
Twist the knob (4) counter clockwise to
move the backrest forward or turn the knob
clockwise to move the backrest backward.
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4 Adjusting the Seat Settings
Adjusting the Armrests
The seat has two armrests, one attached on
either sides. To make sitting down or getting
up easier, the armrest can be tilted fully
vertical. The armrests have an adjust range
from 15 to 45 . To adjust the armrest
angle, pull it up to the top position then
down to its bottom position. From the down
position, lift the armrest up to the desire
position.
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Adjusting the Lumbar Backrest
By pulling the control (5) upward, the
lumbar pressure increases while pushing
down decreases pressure. When the control
is released, the lumbar backrest is set.
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Adjusting the Seat Settings 5
Safety Belt
For security, always use the safety belt.
Cross the belt from the right (7) side to the
left side (8) and push it into the lock on the
left side. Make sure an audible click is heard
from the clasp in the lock and tug on the belt
to verify it has locked.
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Volvo Bus Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden
PV776-20198643 English USA.02.2009