PREVOST H3-45 VIP, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ng hot desert sands PR VOST coaches have been there and back in peak condition to tell the tale Your Owner s Manual will provide a road map to years and years of carefree motorcoaching enjoyment Acros...

Page 2: ...ior Compartments 2 25 Accessories 2 28 Adjustable Louvers 2 29 Safety 3 1 Brakes 3 1 Air System Emergency Fill Valve 3 2 Back Up Alarm 3 3 Emergency Exits 3 3 Day Time Running Lights 3 4 Fog Lights 3...

Page 3: ...Data 5 7 DDEC III Diagnostic Codes 5 9 World Transmission WT Diagnostic Codes 5 11 Care and Maintenance 6 1 Interior Cleaning 6 1 Exterior Cleaning 6 1 Oil Verification 6 2 Coolant Level Verification...

Page 4: ...d on your vehicle This publication also does not cover equipment in stalled by your interior designer or systems manufacturer This manual or portions thereof cannot be repro duced in any form whatsoev...

Page 5: ...ps below 60 psi 415 kPa Vehicle must then be stopped and cause of pressure loss must be cor rected before further operation Warning Fanning or Pumping brake pedal is not recommended on a vehicle with...

Page 6: ...up to 5 times per second to prevent wheel from locking Each wheel is thereby controlled according to the grip available between it s tire and the road In this way the vehicle is brought to a halt in...

Page 7: ...indow unlock it then slide window and screen Lock window when closed Hinged Type Window The hinged type window could also be used as an emergency exit To open the window pull firmly on release handle...

Page 8: ...ge of vision just ahead of vehicle They are also a useful active safety factor For location of ON OFF switch see page 2 5 Note Some States or Provinces may restrict the use of these lamps Verify regul...

Page 9: ...anating from a light source The three reflectors should be placed as illustrated on in side face of box cover This kit complies with FMVSS 125 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards The kit is locate...

Page 10: ...t is also advisable to deposit a duplicate of each key in a safe place so they can be ob tained without difficulty in case of an emergency or loss Battery Master Switch A manual switch for electrical...

Page 11: ...o more than 95 of the tank capacity Do not top off the tank doing so may result in fuel spillage when the fuel ex pands Control and Instrument Panels 18172 ITEM PAGE 1 L H SIDE CONTROL PANEL 2 2 2 L H...

Page 12: ...ggage entrance and front service compartment door lock Push down to lock 7 Copilot Seat Heating optional Push down rocker switch to activate heating element inside copilot seat cushions 8 Left Sun Vis...

Page 13: ...matically de pending on coolant temperature Note Ignition should be ON to turn preheating system ON with switch 25 Webasto Auxiliary Preheating System Timer optional See page 2 22 for operation of Web...

Page 14: ...during a few seconds This is caused by a normal voltage drop during starting 12 Battery Balance Illuminates when batteries are not balanced Note Before requesting any breakdown serv ice check that bat...

Page 15: ...ch for extended stops Note If parking brake is released and or trans mission is shifted with engine running at fast idle engine will reduce its speed to idle and maintain this rpm as long as parking b...

Page 16: ...Air Pressure Lights when air pressure in secondary system is too low 6 Blank for Additional Indicator Warning Light 7 Anti Lock Braking System ABS Indicator Illuminates when the ABS is not available...

Page 17: ...Signal Flashes when the left turn signal is selected with the multifunction lever or when hazard switch is turned on When hazard switch is turned on both L H and R H turn signals will flash 15 High Be...

Page 18: ...ank for Additional Indicator Warning Light 31 Primary Air System Pressure Gauge Indicates air pressure in the primary system Normal reading should vary from 95 to 125 psi 655 860 kPa 32 Secondary Air...

Page 19: ...ver s A C Heating Recirculation and Fresh Air Control This Control provides maximum fresh or recir culated air flow to the driver see page 4 10 5 Main Windshield Defroster Control This control directs...

Page 20: ...CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS 2 11 4 Entrance Door Unlocking Switch Push down rocker switch to unlock the entrance door This switch can not be used to lock the entrance door...

Page 21: ...Inside Temperature Thermometer Indicates vehicle s interior temperature Tem perature is indicated in Fahrenheit for U S and in Celsius for Canada 4 Green LED for A C Mode 5 Red LED for Heating Mode 6...

Page 22: ...fluid level is insufficient 7 Windshield Wipers Turn lever forward to activate the two elect synchro arms the first position corres ponds to low speed and the second to high speed Turn lever backward...

Page 23: ...vehicle is in motion wheel could move unexpectedly making you lose control of the ve hicle Seats Driver s Seat Delivery The driver s delivery seat is standard and legal only for driving the vehicle o...

Page 24: ...and seat heated cushions operated by a switch mounted on R H lower switch panel See items 5 and 7 on page 2 3 Electric ISRI Seats Adjust electric seats as follows 18040 1 Tilt rear Pull switch up to r...

Page 25: ...safety Belt should not be worn twisted avoid pinching belt and or belt hardware in seat mechanism Do not wear belt over rigid or breakable objects such as eyeglasses pens or keys as these may cause in...

Page 26: ...or until the highest or lowest possible range of gears is selected Function of the Mode Button This button is used to invoke a special function that has been programmed into the ECU This button will...

Page 27: ...he vehicle slows down output speed decreases and the transmission automa tically downshifts to the correct range If a locked brake or a slick surface condition should occur the ECU Electronic Control...

Page 28: ...d 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 remov...

Page 29: ...rev time and percentage Maximum vehicle speed and RPM Coasting time and percentage Automated oil change interval tracking Hard braking incident records Driver initiated incident records and Stop and...

Page 30: ...t saving changes Level Low System 18182 During driving the conventional air leveling system of the vehicle controls the height at three points the front the left rear and the right rear Your vehicle i...

Page 31: ...is turned to the OFF position reset the selector switch to the OFF position Preheating System Timers Auxiliary optional The timer located on L H lateral console see page 2 4 is used to program the st...

Page 32: ...few mi nutes are set accurately by quick pushes Adjust to get exact time e g 23 59 The display fades after 20 sec 2 Do you want to know the time Just press 12 at any time The display appears again 3...

Page 33: ...s used to see out side by the front R H window i e a dead angle without a mirror The other mirror is in the upper center of your vehicle and enables the driver to see inside of the vehicle Entrance Do...

Page 34: ...d compartments simultaneously press buttons 7 8 and 9 0 at the same time Programming Your Personal Code Note To avoid erasing code from system memory you should connect keyless entry sys tem to house...

Page 35: ...CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS 2 25 Exterior Compartments 18183...

Page 36: ...CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS 2 26 Engine Compartment Components 01039...

Page 37: ...n the central dashboard Warning Pressurized cylinders assist the rear engine door opening To avoid injury when opening it do not stand at the rear of the coach Stand clear when opening the rear door W...

Page 38: ...tric Compartment The front electric compartment door can be locked unlocked using the exterior compartment key Lift protector cover to gain access to the lock Pull up door handle to release the latch...

Page 39: ...ot seat 2 Trailer Hitch Your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed trailer hitch which has been designed to meet SAE class 4 specifications 18186 Maximum gross trailer weight 10 000 lbs 4 540 k...

Page 40: ...R H side A C and heating duct close to the copilot seat The direction is adjustable by turning the control at rear of louver while the control at front of louver will regulate air flow Finally an air...

Page 41: ...wo minutes to allow flowing of lubricant to the turbocharger Afterward run at fast idle and check oil pressure before attempting to drive the vehicle Do not engage starter for more than 15 seconds at...

Page 42: ...starts Warning Stay away from moving parts and do not wear loose clothes no neckties open jack ets shirttails etc Caution Refer to cautions in Starting Engine from Driver s Compartment in this section...

Page 43: ...etarder that uses the engine itself to aid in slowing and con trolling the vehicle When activated the Jacobs brake alters the operation of the engine s ex haust valves so that the engine works as a po...

Page 44: ...is located inside the torque converter and consists of three elements piston clutch plate damper and backplate The lockup clutch is engaged and released in response to electronic signals from the ECU...

Page 45: ...located on dash board Illumination of this light accompanied by eight seconds of short beeps from the shifter indi cates that shifts are being restricted The SE LECT digit on the display will be blan...

Page 46: ...ed to display the oil level as measured by the oil level sensor OLS To do so Park the vehicle on a level surface shift to Neutral and apply the parking brake Simultaneously press the Up and Down arrow...

Page 47: ...r the coach is parked for an extended period of time in cold weather and a suitable power source is available Caution Use only a 110 120 VAC power source Extension cord must be grounded type three pro...

Page 48: ...ng a fuel stop especially if a brake job has been performed recently apply hand on wheel bearing cover and check for overheating Leaks Check thoroughly under vehicle for any leaks Coolant level The co...

Page 49: ...engine should be turned off for all lubrication and maintenance procedures Do not attempt to push start or pull start the vehicle Do not tow vehicle without first removing the drive axle shafts or dis...

Page 50: ...rotated counter clockwise to shut off the fresh air admission thus recirculating the air inside vehicle Warning Keep in mind that the Recirc fresh air control must be reset to the fresh air position...

Page 51: ...e partially the fresh air damper Under extreme temperature conditions only it can be closed or partially closed according to the inside temperature reached in the vehicle to block the addition of ambi...

Page 52: ...r compart ment 2 Connect one end of the red jumper cable to the positive post of the booster power source 3 Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive post of booster block 4 Connec...

Page 53: ...he first R H side baggage compartment near the entrance door see Safety Equipment page 3 5 We suggest that you do not attempt to change a wheel First the wheel and tire are very heavy and usually ther...

Page 54: ...g to avoid possibility of damaging transmission Note When the axle shafts are reinstalled en sure that the nuts are tightened to the appropri ate torques and the axle shafts are properly in stalled Re...

Page 55: ...tive washing and cleaning specialist and follow manufacturer s instructions Exterior Cleaning The paint on your vehicle is very durable but must be protected from harsh weather conditions that can mak...

Page 56: ...to drain back to the oil pan To check pull out the dipstick wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and note the oil level Maintain the oil level between the two marks on the dipstick and never allow it to...

Page 57: ...and the vehicle is on a level surface COLD RUN BAND 07006M Hot check Because the fluid level rises as temperature in creases the fluid must be hot to ensure an accu rate check Be sure fluid has reach...

Page 58: ...To check oil after vehicle has been driven wait at least 15 minutes to ensure that oil has settled Drive axle wheel bearings are lubricated by the differential oil Maintain differential oil level to...

Page 59: ...he tank For locations refer to figure in Lubrication and Servicing Schedule later in this section Water Separator optional A fuel filter water separator may be installed in place of primary fuel filte...

Page 60: ...when the air filter is clogged The filter restriction indicator is located on the engine air intake near the turbocharger When the red flag is displayed the air filter must be re placed Press down on...

Page 61: ...snap both fasteners on top of filter and slide out filter CENTRAL SYSTEM S AIR FILTER 22100 Windshield Washer Reservoir The windshield washer reservoir is located in the front service compartment The...

Page 62: ...result from fire due to the leakage of flammable fluids such as fuel or lubricating oil Service Life A hose has a limited service life which is con trolled by many factors With this in mind it is reco...

Page 63: ...first 3 000 miles 4 800 km then after each 25 000 miles 40 000 km as specified in the lubrication and servicing schedule Check the oil frequently with engine stopped if necessary add sufficient oil to...

Page 64: ...CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6 9 LUBRICATION AND SERVICING POINTS 24002M...

Page 65: ...ESCRIPTION 14 Check engine crankcase oil level Add if necessary 13 Check transmission oil level can be checked from push button shift selector Add if necessary 24 Check power steering reservoir fluid...

Page 66: ...Synthetic oil ISO VG 460 Mobil SHC 630 Pr vost 180217 28 Propeller Shaft Grease one fitting on each universal joint and one fitting on slip joint Multi purpose grease 12 Tag Axle Lever Pivot Grease on...

Page 67: ...Whichever Comes First ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS LUBRICANT OR PART 13 Automatic Transmission Change oil and filters Dexron IIE or Dexron III Service Every 50 000 Miles 80 000 km or Once a Year Whicheve...

Page 68: ...purpose grease Miscellaneous Service ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS LUBRICANT OR PART 17 Cooling System Drain flush and refill every two years or 200 000 miles 320 000 km whichever comes first Engine coolan...

Page 69: ...equivalent 11 and 5 Differential Oil and Wheel Bearing Oil Multigrade gear oil meeting MIL L 2105 D 85W140 If temperature drops below 10 F 12 C 80W90 should be used and below 15 F 26 C 75W90 should b...

Page 70: ...Primary Fuel Filter with Water Separator optional 531390 Detroit Diesel 25011910 AC Rochester Div GM TP 1057 23 Engine Secondary Fuel Filter 510128 Detroit Diesel 25014342 AC Rochester Div GM TP 916D...

Page 71: ...ross axle weight rating G A W R front axle 16 500 lbs 7 500 kg drive axle 22 460 lbs 10 200 kg tag axle 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G V W R and the Gross Axle Weight Rating G A...

Page 72: ...t tire pressure tabulation in Coach final record Belts Make Model Qty Radiator fan drive trans fer Gates AX 73 3 Radiator fan drive fan Dayco Poly COG 1 A C system compressor Gates BX 97 2 Alternator...

Page 73: ...amps Thermal operating range 40 to 176 F 40 to 80 C Sensor technical data Two cored screened cable AWG 18 1 mm Thermal operating range 40 to 176 F 40 to 80 C Steering Tilt steering wheel and telescop...

Page 74: ...atic Transmission The transmission must be filled with Dexron IIE or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or any equivalent Class C4 fluids Differential Multigrade gear oil meeting MIL L 2105 D 85W...

Page 75: ...warranty purposes Engine The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block under the intake manifold oil filter side close to the water pump In addition four plates are located on the rocker...

Page 76: ...on fire resistance Certified according to Provincial State and Federal Safety standards Canada and US B M C S S F M V S S C M V S S Other certification labels are affixed to the spe cific components...

Page 77: ...651 50 W 12 2 Low beam 561199 H4656 35 W 12 2 Docking cornering 561882 H3 Osram 55 W 12 4 Fog 561882 H3 Osram 55 W 12 2 License plate sealed 930266 12 2 Side directional 930301 Sealed 2 cp 12 6 Side m...

Page 78: ...9 Norma 2 W 12 1 Flasher indicator 562048 E 9 Norma 2 W 12 2 Other indicator 1 unit 562049 Osram 2 W 24 A R Speedometer 560145 1829 1 cp 24 2 Tachometer 560145 1829 1 cp 24 2 Turbo boost 561167 3899...

Page 79: ...re circuit failed low 15 Oil temperature circuit failed low 16 Coolant level circuit failed high 17 Bypass position circuit failed high 18 Bypass position circuit failed low 21 EFPA circuit failed low...

Page 80: ...66 Reserved for oil filter differential pressure circuit failed high 66 Reserved for oil filter differential pressure circuit failed low 67 Coolant pressure circuit failed high 67 Coolant pressure ci...

Page 81: ...The position 1 through 5 which a code occupies in the code list in memory Positions are shown as d1 Diagnostic Code 1 through d5 Main code The general condition or area of fault detected by ECU Sub C...

Page 82: ...s it was at time of code detection If not this shifter tone will sound continuously Note If an oil level sensor is present then oil level will be displayed first Diagnostic code dis play is achieved b...

Page 83: ...the clearing the active indicator procedure described above has been performed Clearing Records from the Code List In Memory If the requirements for Manual Clearing the Ac tive Indicator have been sat...

Page 84: ...d direction 23 13 Primary Shifter Mode Function Fault No Mode change not permitted 23 14 Secondary Shifter or RSI Link Fault No Hold in last valid direction 23 15 Secondary Shifter Mode Function Fault...

Page 85: ...ic default 41 13 Open or short to ground B solenoid circuit Yes DNS SOL OFF Hydraulic default 41 14 Open or short to ground C solenoid circuit Yes DNS SOL OFF Hydraulic default 41 15 Open or short to...

Page 86: ...inhibited 44 26 Short to ground N solenoid circuit No Low and 1st inhibited 45 12 Open circuit A solenoid circuit Yes DNS SOL OFF Hydraulic default 45 13 Open circuit B solenoid circuit Yes DNS SOL OF...

Page 87: ...48 Offgoing speed test during shift 4 to N1 Yes DNS NNC 53 49 Offgoing speed test during shift 4 to N3 Yes DNS RPR 53 58 Offgoing speed test during shift 5 to N1 Yes DNS NNC 53 59 Offgoing speed test...

Page 88: ...ming ratio test after shift N2 to 2 Yes DNS RPR 54 93 Oncoming ratio test after shift N3 to 3 Yes DNS RPR 54 95 Oncoming ratio test after shift N3 to 5 Yes DNS RPR 54 96 Oncoming ratio test after shif...

Page 89: ...draulic default 69 15 ECU D solenoid driver open Yes DNS SOL OFF hydraulic default 69 16 ECU E solenoid driver open Yes DNS SOL OFF hydraulic default 69 21 ECU F solenoid driver open No Lock up inhibi...

Page 90: ...enance Manual Owner s Manual Parts Manual To order the desired manual s please contact your local distributor or write to PR VOST CAR INC ATTN TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT 35 Gagnon Boulevard Sai...

Page 91: ...otifying Pr vost Car Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign...

Page 92: ...s main 4 11 Bulb light data 5 7 C Capacities 5 1 Central dashboard 2 7 Center console 2 11 Certifications and data plate 5 5 Changing wheels 4 13 Cleaning exterior 6 1 Cleaning interior 6 1 Coach fina...

Page 93: ...uishers fire 3 5 6 7 F Filter restriction indicator 6 6 Fire extinguishers 3 5 6 7 First service on new vehicle 6 8 Flexible hose inspection 6 7 Fog lights 2 5 3 4 Foot operated controls 2 12 Fuel tan...

Page 94: ...rol panel 2 6 L H side control panel 2 2 R H dashboard 2 10 R H lower control panel 2 10 Parking brake control 2 4 Part number specifications 6 15 Parts kit spare 2 29 Pedal Accelerator pedal 2 13 Ser...

Page 95: ...2 3 Level low system controls 2 3 2 20 L H outside mirror control 2 4 Low docking 2 3 Preheating system 2 4 Retarder engine 2 6 Retarder transmission 2 6 R H outside mirror control 2 4 Right sun visor...

Page 96: ...5 Light do not shift 4 5 Oil level sensor OLS codes 4 6 Oil level sensor readout of 4 6 Operation 2 16 Planetary gears clutches 4 4 Push button shifter 2 16 Retarder output 4 4 Technical information...

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