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