Volvo 9700 Reference manual

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DRIVER’S
INTRODUCTION
9700 Walk-Around

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VOLVO

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DRIVER`S WALK AROUND
This booklet is made to give you a quick overview:
to make you familiar with the Volvo 9700 US/CAN
and in a consize way understand how the buttons and controls work
and explain the safety features on the coach.
Have a good and safe drive!
Order number: PV776-89251911
©2016 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 pemission of Volvo Bus Corporation.

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RESOURCES
www.volvo9700.com
www.prevostcar.com
www.prevostemedia.com
Volvo Action Service available to you 24/7/365 for any service needs.
QR (Quick Response) Codes located throughout the vehicle quickly take you to
important information when scanned with your mobile device.
Apps - Service locator, Service Tools, DeliveryTrack help you to find help when out
on the road.
Your Regional Service Team is there to take care of any field issues that may arise.
https://www.prevostcar.com/sites/default/files/Contact%20Card%202-16.pdf
Prevost Liaison is a state of the art vehicle management system that allows
wireless communication with your vehicle via telematics.

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This US/CAN version is
homologated and US
DOT compliant.
Your 9700 US/CAN
version is discernible
most notably by its 2
piece windshield with
overhead mirrors
(lower mirrors option)

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VIN PLATE
Your VIN Plate supplies important
information about your vehicle, it is located
in the entryway at the R/S of the stairs.
G.V.W.R (Gross vehicle weight rating), is
the maximum allowable total weight of the
vehicle.
G.A.W.R (Gross axle weight rating), is the
maximum distributed weight that may be
supported by an axle.
Tires dimensions.
Rims dimensions.
Cold inflation pressure, is the inflation
pressure of the tires before the vehicle is
driven and the tires warmed up. Use the
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
reading to inflate properly.
VIN is the same number that can be found
on the frame member.

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BUS MEASUREMENTS
A- 2,78m (109”)
B- 1,4m (55”)
C- 6,66m (262”)
D- 2,85m (112”)
E- 13,69m (539”)
F- 2,6m (102”)
G- 3,67m (145”)

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FRONT VIEW
Pull from the bottom edge to lift the bumper. There are no locks to secure it. Lower
it carefully when done.
Turn gray handle to release the air to the door and open in any emergency
situation.
Air connection to fill the coach in service.

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BATTERY BOX (AFTER VIN G-177311)
At the rear above axle of each side are
the battery boxes.
It contains the batteries, front main fuse
box, battery cut-off switch.
Important note: DO NOT hook up
charging cables to the batteries. Consult
a service technician or professional prior
to any connection is made. 24V should
always be used to start the bus and can
cause serious damage to the vehicle if
not connected properly.
The Volvo 9700 US/CAN bus is equipped
with the I-Start System to improve engine
starting, prolong the batteries life and as
well protect the batteries to avoid
discharge when the bus is not used for a
long time.

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LEFT SIDE VIEW
Fuel can be filled from either side and takes 800 liters (210 gallons).
Underfloor luggage compartment volume of 11.3 m3 (400 cubic feet).
Radiator and CAC standard between Prevost and Volvo products.
Tool box located in front driver area. It contains spare belts, lights, jack,
triangles, etc.*
Tool box VIN G-177311 and older, batteries below driver
Tool box

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BACK VIEW
Fill coolant behind the small upper door
shown.
Check coolant by opening the main engine
door and pulling down the intake tube.
Upper engine cover can be removed to
access ATS components and surge tank if
needed.
Rear light bulbs are replaced by removing
the lens cover.
Important to note that the lights
designated A on the diagram below will
blink with normal turn signal operation.

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ENGINE VIEW

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FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
LIQUID
Miles
to change:
Volvo
p/n
Other
description
ENGINE OIL
Oil and filters:
Normal use –6MPG, 45000 miles
Heavy use- 5-6MPG, 35,000 miles
Sever use- < 5MPG, 25,000 miles
Prevost 685351
US10+- 10W30, US07- 15W40, API CJ-4
MEETING VDS-4
COOLANT
Filter - Every 150,000 miles or 12
months,
Fluid - Every 750,000 miles or 96
months.
Prevost 685241 TEXACO OR CHEVRON ELC,
50/50 MIX.
I
-SHIFT Fluid and filter every 500,000 miles
or 60 months if using Castrol
Syntrans 75W85.
Prevost 684516
Volvo 85121104-
16 L
CASTROL SYNTRANS 75W85
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Fluid every 250,000 miles or 48
months. Prevost 689903 Gear oil meeting MIL-L-2105-D, API GL-5, 85W140
POWER STEERING
FLUID
Fluid every 150,000 miles, change
filter every 12 months. Prevost 684016 Automatic Transmission Fluid- Dexron III
HYDRAULIC FLUID
Fluid and filter every 24 months. Prevost 684016 Automatic Transmission Fluid-
Dexron III
A/C COMPRESSOR
Prevost 950236 Polyolester oil, HFC 134a
compatible; Castrol SW-68
(POE) or equivalent.

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RIGHT SIDE VIEW
A quick connect coupler is required to fill the fresh water tank and is supplied when
the vehicle is delivered new in the tool box.
Fill the tank until fresh water is seen exiting the bus from underneath around the tag
axle.
Drain the black tank by pulling the T handle located under the tank.
The Lavatory will not operate unless the following conditions are met: Fresh tank not
empty, Black tank not full, WC switch enabled in dash, motion sensor activated by
person entering the lavatory.
Before VIN G-177311

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FRONT DOOR OPERATION
Entering the Bus
To open the front door:
• Turn the key in the lock to the
horizontal position
• Turn the knob clockwise.
• Push the door opening button
Exiting the Bus
To lock the front door:
Push the button to close the door.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
Turn the key to the vertical
position.
An alternate locking bracket is located at the
lower front corner of the door and can
accept a padlock.

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MID DOOR OPERATION (OPTION)
To open and close the middle
door, press the middle door
switch located at the driver
area. It is the only way to
operate the middle door.

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INTERIOR

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DRIVER’S COCKPIT

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DASH
We will review all the components and switches located in the driver’s area
starting from the left.

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I-SHIFT CONTROL PAD
The I-Shift control pad is located to the L/S of the
driver.
This pad has a standard RND configuration with
two exceptions:
The PERF, Performance button will give a much
shorter shift time to increase power and takeoff
speed. This button will turn off after some time has
passed or the ignition is cycled. This option should
be used sparingly as it reduces fuel economy.
The M, Manual button allows the operator to shift
manually using the + and –buttons. This option
should also be used sparingly as the bus knows
the best time to shift using a number of inputs from
the other ECU’s throughout the chassis.
Important Note: To engage limp home mode,
hold N and + buttons simultaneously.
Afterwards use the M and R to control
movement.