Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Manual

Page 1: ...CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 1...

Page 2: ...07 EvoBus GmbH Not to be reprinted reproduced or translated in any form without prior permission Address for orders EvoBus GmbH Service Documentation D 89077 Ulm Printed in Germany Order no A 628 584...

Page 3: ...e some descriptions and diagrams may differ from the equipment on your bus The Driver s Operating Instructions the Operating Instructions and Maintenance Record are important documents and must always...

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Page 5: ...splays ABS ASR 31 Refuelling diesel fuel 33 Service products 34 BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system 35 AdBlue service product 37 Winter operation with diesel fuels for buses with fuel lubricated injec...

Page 6: ...safety switch emergency off switch 100 Screen description 101 Operating displays driving mode bus stop mode 102 Continuation bus stop mode 114 Malfunction displays descrip tion 116 Malfunction displa...

Page 7: ...ting ventilation air conditioning control panel whole bus 164 Driver s area setting the air distribution demisting the wind screen 165 Driver s area adjusting the temperature 166 Driver s area adjusti...

Page 8: ...s 220 Retightening the wheel nuts 220 Wheel nut tightening torques 221 Snow chains 221 Tyre air pressure chart 224 Safety measures to be taken in the event of a flat tyre or a wheel change 226 Jacking...

Page 9: ...mounted side by side 242 Jump starting a bus fitted with a battery charging socket 244 Opening the emergency exit in the roof 245 Note on maintenance work 247 Cleaning the underbody 247 Technical data...

Page 10: ...Table of contents VI CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 11: ...N when ordering replacement parts and making technical enquiries M00_00 0315 01 No Designation Value 1 Vehicle designa tion 2 Headlamp basic setting 3 Headlamp basic setting 4 Vehicle Identi fication...

Page 12: ...2 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 13: ...Safety Table of contents General safety information 4 Windscreen wiper system safety precautions 8 Operation of auxiliary heating 8 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 3...

Page 14: ...Notes about important additional informa tion Caution Warning notes about damage that may occur in the event of non compliance Danger Warning notes for risks to persons Environmental protection Notes...

Page 15: ...referred to above can result in the operating permit being invalidated We recommend that you have any work or modifications carried out by an EvoBus Service Partner Stickers There are various warning...

Page 16: ...ase observe the legal requirements for the operation of mobile phones or vehicle phones in each country Operation of mobile phones and radio equipment without an exterior aerial We advise against maki...

Page 17: ...te receiver on the roof prior to washing Remove the exterior mirrors before the bus is washed in an automatic vehicle wash The exterior mirrors could other wise be damaged M88_00 0087 71 Disconnect el...

Page 18: ...supply This delay is necessary to ensure fault free operation of the exhaust gas cleaning system after the bus has been restored to operation Operation of auxiliary heating Danger Risk of fire and bur...

Page 19: ...losion Danger Risk of fire The auxiliary heating must remain switched off in places where ignit able vapours or dust can accumulate e g in the vicinity of filling stations fuel coal sawdust and grain...

Page 20: ...10 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 21: ...General Table of contents Preparation for the journey daily tasks 12 Preparation for the journey weekly tasks 13 General bus care and maintenance 14 Care and cleaning 14 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 11...

Page 22: ...e headlamps and other lights when the bus is stationary This does not in dicate a fault or defect The ventilation openings in the headlamps allow this moisture to dry off automatically after the bus h...

Page 23: ...journey weekly tasks Check the oil level in the hydraulic steering system Caution If the oil level is low have the steering system checked at an authorised special ist workshop Check the belt tension...

Page 24: ...It is strongly recommended that the spe cified maintenance intervals be observed Note Our terms and conditions of sale and delivery do not permit us to recognise claims made under the warranty if the...

Page 25: ...onecto G 24 Brake system safety precautions 25 Braking and stopping 26 Brakes with anti locking protection 26 Brake pressure supply pressure operating pressure 27 Brake system operating malfunction di...

Page 26: ...0 Addition of petrol 40 Addition of flow improvers 40 Measures required in the event of inadequate low temperature characteristics 41 Measures required in the event of pre existing paraffin separation...

Page 27: ...olding the ramp in out 52 Retracting extending the ramp 54 Opening the hinged window 56 Care and cleaning 57 Tilting the rear seats 58 Tilting seats 59 Care and cleaning of covers and upholstery 59 Ca...

Page 28: ...during the running in period Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km run in with care Drive at no higher than 3 4 of the maximum rpm in each gear After 1 200 miles 2 000 km slowly increase to the economic rpm in e...

Page 29: ...While the preglow system is active this symbol is displayed on the screen for approximately 10 seconds At the end of this period the symbol dis appears and a signal sounds The engine can be started T...

Page 30: ...m up the engine while the bus is stationary Instead drive off and run the engine at moderate speeds Note The engine should not be placed under full load until it has reached normal op erating temperat...

Page 31: ...ounter while driv ing Note Keep within the economical operating range Make sure that the engine speed does not enter the danger zone red zone Danger Test the function of the service brake immediately...

Page 32: ...ow away broken down buses Observe the legal require ments in all countries concerned Danger The ignition switch of the vehicle being towed must always be in position 1 The steering lock must not be en...

Page 33: ...Failure to comply could result in brake intervention by the ABS ASR system which could cause the rear axle to skid Front towing coupling M88_00 0093 71 Grasp handle recesses 2 with both hands and open...

Page 34: ...first then securing clip 3 Note Securing clip 3 must be inserted at all times Close the upper section of the front flap again Rear towing coupling option not applicable to Conecto G M00_00 0492 71 Re...

Page 35: ...The braking characteristics of the bus may change if a yellow warning level mal function in the brake system is displayed on the screen in the instrument cluster Drive with extreme care Have the fault...

Page 36: ...gine using the igni tion switch Brakes with anti locking protection In the event of danger the brake pedal should be fully depressed This guarantees that all wheels are regu lated and the bus decelera...

Page 37: ...sure of 5 5 bar Brake pressure supply pressure display selected Danger Risk of accident A supply pressure of at least 6 8 bar in the individual compressed air circuits is required to ensure the operat...

Page 38: ...brake circuits 1 and 2 is a maximum of approximately 10 bar Note If the supply pressure falls below 6 8 bar the Brake pressure supply pressure display is automatically displayed on the screen and the...

Page 39: ...message either the bus stop brake is defective or the emergency release switch of the bus stop brake has been operated Brake pressure display M54_00 1162 71 The following is shown on the screen Brake...

Page 40: ...Service Partner Brake pad wear indicator electronics This icon and a yellow warning level mal function are displayed if the connection to the electronics system control unit of the brake pad wear indi...

Page 41: ...gain or switching the ignition switch off and then back on again reactivates accel eration skid control Operating malfunction displays ABS ASR ABS ASR malfunction If the ABS ASR system fails or there...

Page 42: ...riving operating display menu on the screen by this icon If the drive wheels spin on one side they are automatically braked If the drive wheels spin on both sides engine output will automatically be r...

Page 43: ...at ing before refuelling Turn the ignition switch back to position 0 Park the bus on a level surface Cleanliness is of utmost importance when refuelling Do not leave cotton rags or cloths in the vicin...

Page 44: ...ling fumes where possible Do not allow service products to come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Clean any affected areas with water and soap Rinse eyes thoroughly with clean water in case of c...

Page 45: ...perating the bus with AdBlue is man datory for compliance with emission regulations and thus one of the condi tions for the road traffic approval of the bus The road traffic approval of the bus will b...

Page 46: ...hazardous substances Nevertheless certain points should be ob served when handling AdBlue The AdBlue line system and the related system components are pressurised while the engine is warm There is a r...

Page 47: ...own the surfaces concerned without delay AdBlue and high temperatures Note Ammonia vapours can be produced if AdBlue is heated to over 50 C in the tank for a lengthy period e g as a con sequence of di...

Page 48: ...warranty Disposal of AdBlue Environmental protection Observe country specific legislation and requirements governing the disposal of AdBlue AdBlue purity Note It is not permitted to return any AdBlue...

Page 49: ...crystal separation On average the temperature values for filterability low temperature character istics of diesel fuel are 0 C in the sum mer 20 C in winter and 10 C in the transition period During p...

Page 50: ...Petrol must never be mixed with diesel fuel Addition of flow improvers In the case of winter grade diesel fuels with an operating reliability of 20 C and below the addition of a flow im prover does n...

Page 51: ...tions Note First add the kerosene to the fuel tank then the diesel fuel Then let the engine run for some time so that the fuel mix ture is dispersed throughout the whole fuel system Note Engine output...

Page 52: ...adequate low temperature characteristics is avail able or if lower outside temperatures prevail in the region of use Note Adding flow improvers to the diesel fuel or mixing the diesel fuel with keros...

Page 53: ...ng closing the fuel filler cap M47_00 0035 01 Push fuel filler cap 2 downwards against the spring pressure M47_00 0036 01 Tilt the fuel filler cap M47_00 0037 01 Open the fuel filler cap CONECTO C628...

Page 54: ...diesel fuel con sumption It is recommended that the Ad Blue supply tank also be refilled at every regular refuelling stop Caution Use only AdBlue compliant with DIN 70 070 Special additives are not pe...

Page 55: ...tion with a yellow level warn ing message if the AdBlue supply tank runs empty or if there is a mal function in the BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system In this event it is necessary to top up the AdBl...

Page 56: ...strument cluster Danger Have the malfunction rectified by an Evo Bus Service Partner immediately Fault in the exhaust gas cleaning system The malfunction indicator lamp flashes in the event of a fault...

Page 57: ...Danger Have NOx faults rectified immediately by an EvoBus Service Partner Anti jackknifing protection during forward travel Danger Risk of accident If the rear car begins to swing from side to side th...

Page 58: ...ti jackknifing protection during reverse travel If the bus articulation turns to a spe cific angle and reaches a specific speed during reverse travel the anti jackknifing protection responds as follow...

Page 59: ...pite this measure the bus stop brake is activated As soon as the speed falls below 5 mph 9 km h the bus stop brake is released and opera tion of the accelerator pedal is no longer restricted Stop requ...

Page 60: ...on the screen go out when a door is opened Ramp request Note Precondition electrical system on M72 00 0038 01 Passenger press pushbutton 1 A signal sounds M82 00 0005 01 Bus stopping or Stop 2 on the...

Page 61: ...sette ramps option Danger Park the bus in such a way that when the ramp is in operation there can be no possible risk of harm to the person being transported the operator or other road users Danger Th...

Page 62: ...notices and load bear ing capacity plates M72 00 0029 01 Lift up the ramp from the outside using handle 1 and fold the ramp out Note It is no longer possible to operate the door with the ramp folded...

Page 63: ...luster lights up The ramp is folded back in in reverse order M54_00 1354 71 The Ramp folded out indication display C on the screen goes out Note The Wheelchair symbol B goes out after the door with th...

Page 64: ...may be a different ramp model installed on the bus and its operating instructions may differ from the instructions provided here Turn the ramp key switch to position 1 Note During ramp operation the b...

Page 65: ...een the bus body and road surface Caution The ramp retracts if it strikes an obstacle In this event manual intervention is ne cessary to resume ramp operation Note Wheelchair symbol B is displayed whe...

Page 66: ...the screen Ramp in operation D the arrow indicates that the ramp is in motion The ramp indicator lamp in the in strument cluster goes out The Ramp extended indication dis play D on the screen goes ou...

Page 67: ...remium grade fuels are highly flammable They should not be used as a cleaning product Danger Do not use round spray jets to clean tyres or suspension air bags The pulsating jet of water could cause co...

Page 68: ...shing wads in an environ mentally responsible manner Tilting the rear seats Note The rear seats can be tilted forwards to permit cleaning of the rear area M91_00 0027 71 Use hook key 1 to release the...

Page 69: ...Note Be sure to fold the seat back and re en gage it before commencing a journey Care and cleaning of covers and upholstery Special notes on care and cleaning of covers and upholstery Note Observe the...

Page 70: ...a foam from a mild lukewarm soap e g from a mild action deter gent Apply the foam evenly over all the covers using a soft slightly damp sponge Wait until the freshly cleaned covers are completely dry...

Page 71: ...For this reason carry out basic cleaning regularly Carry out basic cleaning more regularly depending on use and the level of dirt Basic cleaning weekly Vacuum the covers following the nap of the fabri...

Page 72: ...ewarm soap into the dirt using a soft sponge in circular movements from the outside in Ap ply light pressure when doing this Note Always work on the dirt from the outside in so that the dirt is not sp...

Page 73: ...a very soft brush or a vacuum cleaner Caution Do not use a sharp edged vacuuming nozzle or a brush which is too hard oth erwise the leather could be irreparably damaged Moisten a soft lint free cloth...

Page 74: ...cular movements at a distance of between 30 and 40 cm on a medium heat setting Caution The leather covers must be completely dry before they are used again Perman ent pressure marks could otherwise fo...

Page 75: ...n the left section of the instrument panel 69 Switches on the right section of the instrument panel 71 Side panel 73 Instrument cluster 76 MTCO tachograph 80 DTCO tachograph 82 Tachograph display 83 L...

Page 76: ...At a glance Overview of vehicle key Overview of vehicle key 66 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 77: ...le key 1 Key for the ignition switch 2 Key for Doors interior and exterior flaps 3 Key for option Doors interi or and exterior flaps 4 Key for key switch Lower ing system ramp disabled passengers lift...

Page 78: ...At a glance Driver s area overview Driver s area overview 68 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 79: ...ise control overview 92 7 Ignition switch 98 8 DTCO tachograph 82 8 MTCO tachograph 80 No Description Page 9 Control panel for audio video sys tem in the driver s area and passen ger compartment Switc...

Page 80: ...At a glance Switches on the left section of the instrument panel 70 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 81: ...Rotary light switch 91 10 Not assigned 11 Not assigned 12 Passenger com partment light ing position I II switch No Description Page 13 Payment tray light ing switch Switches on the right section of th...

Page 82: ...At a glance Switches on the right section of the instrument panel 72 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 83: ...tion 24 Pushbutton for opening closing the forward door leaf of door 1 25 Pushbutton for opening closing the rear door leaf of door 1 26 Pushbutton for opening closing door 2 27 Pushbutton for openin...

Page 84: ...At a glance Side panel 74 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 85: ...9 Not assigned 10 Not assigned 11 Not assigned 12 Not assigned 13 Not assigned 14 Master safety switch emergency off switch 100 15 Heating ventila tion air condition ing control panel driver s area 16...

Page 86: ...aution Danger While it is permitted to drive on carefully if Yellow warning lamp display 5 lights up the bus should be checked at an EvoBus Service Partner at the earli est opportunity Note If a malfu...

Page 87: ...At a glance Instrument cluster CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 77...

Page 88: ...At a glance Instrument cluster 78 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 89: ...ter 8 Tachograph warn ing lamp No Description Page 9 Total distance reading and clock display 10 Screen display 11 Rev counter 12 Fuel level gauge 13 Selector but ton for trip meter time 14 Button for...

Page 90: ...At a glance MTCO tachograph MTCO tachograph 80 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 91: ...ton until the required time group appears on the display screen 4 Menu selection button clock adjustment fault indication etc The clock time can be changed at any time Sum mer and winter time has been...

Page 92: ...At a glance DTCO tachograph DTCO tachograph 82 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 93: ...ions 5 Key panel driver 2 Note Activity button driver 2 card slot ejector button driver 2 6 Card slot driver 2 Driver 2 the current driver of the bus inserts his driver card into card slot 2 7 Printer...

Page 94: ...oncerned Note The equipment is marked in the specified language Note The markings may differ in colour design and content depending on the legislation and specification in the countries con cerned M86...

Page 95: ...0046 01 Open snap lock 2 and lift out the fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher 1 is ready for op eration observe operating instruc tions on the fire extinguisher M86 00 0047 01 Release emergency hamme...

Page 96: ...At a glance Windscreen washer reservoir Windscreen washer reservoir 86 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 97: ...washer reservoir filler neck Note The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is accessible be hind the front flap With both hands pull on both handle recesses to open the front flap Note Antifreeze part nu...

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Page 99: ...1 Operating displays driving mode bus stop mode 102 Continuation bus stop mode 114 Malfunction displays description 116 Malfunction displays red warning level description 117 Malfunction displays red...

Page 100: ...side 132 Raising the bus above normal level 134 Applying the parking brake 136 Releasing the parking brake 137 Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits 138 Activating deactiva...

Page 101: ...f oncoming traffic being dazzled by the asymmetrical dipped beam headlamps Observe the country specific legal re quirements when driving in these countries 3 Front foglamps pull switch 1st position In...

Page 102: ...beam and dipped beam headlamps Stalk in basic position dipped beam head lamps stalk down main beam headlamps 6 Windscreen wipers Turn the sleeve on the switch stalk speed 0 off speed INT in termitten...

Page 103: ...rrent speed is set as the new value Note When the distance cruise con trol is active option pressing the switch for longer will in crease the target speed by in crements of 3 mph 5 km h When the combi...

Page 104: ...ruise control is opera tional Note If the clutch pedal is de pressed cruise control will remain active when the clutch pedal is subsequently re leased However cruise con trol will be deactivated if th...

Page 105: ...d set will be de creased by increments of 3 mph 5 km h for as long as the switch is pressed Note To deactivate combination switch to position 1 3 or activate cruise control by pressing button 1 4 Note...

Page 106: ...ding sleeve C towards the steering column 1 6 Reducing the specified distance Note Operate the sliding sleeve C briefly the specified distance will be displayed Note Operate the sliding sleeve C for l...

Page 107: ...irectly to the re quired position except in an emergency However it is acceptable to skip sever al stages at once if you are reducing the braking torque For the optimum braking torque to be achieved t...

Page 108: ...n switch Danger Never lock the steering while the bus is in motion Whenever you disembark even for a short time always remove the key so that the bus cannot be started by chil dren or other unauthoris...

Page 109: ...is released the relev ant icon on the screen must go out If the compressed air system for the parking brake is damaged it is possible to release the parking brake using the emergency release device C...

Page 110: ...ould then be required in order to steer Furthermore the power supply to all important electrical consumers e g bus lighting ABS electrical transmission shift system etc would be interrupted The roadwo...

Page 111: ...e used to dis play on board diagnostics information Screen 14 is activated when the follow ing functions are switched on electrical system door opened from outside ex terior lighting interior lighting...

Page 112: ...This could result in an accident with serious or fatal injuries For this reason do not call up information unless the bus is stationary and the parking brake is applied Note This display mode remains...

Page 113: ...of between 0 and 5 bar is displayed below the display for brake circuits one and two Fuel level AdBlue level and engine oil level M54_00 1132 01 The fuel level is represented by a bar ranging from 0 e...

Page 114: ...o low Therefore correct the oil level as soon as possible Oil level too high M54_00 1135 01 The oil level is too high if the Oil level max message is displayed Note This display is only available if a...

Page 115: ...bottom display shows the current engine oil temperature 2 Driving mode displays M54 00 0173 01 This display mode is active when the vehicle is in motion It notifies the driver of important system inf...

Page 116: ...01 Displayed if the oil in the retarder is too hot Caution The braking effect of the retarder is auto matically reduced as a function of the operating temperature in order to protect the retarder aga...

Page 117: ...ted using the pushbutton on the instrument panel Danger Risk of accident from spinning drive wheels The bus may skid if the drive wheels start to spin Acceleration skid control activated permanent dis...

Page 118: ...ever for full en gagement To do so attempt to press the hand lever in the release direction without pulling the release ring out of the detent position The lever must not move Bus stop brake active pe...

Page 119: ...request flashing M54_00 0576 01 Displayed if a passenger presses a Ramp request pushbutton in the passenger compartment or on the outside of the bus Pushchair flashing M54_00 0577 01 Displayed if a pa...

Page 120: ...ction of the Operating Instructions Anti jackknifing protection active permanent display M54_00 0602 01 Displayed when the anti jackknifing pro tection is active during forward travel Note For notes o...

Page 121: ...iliary heating active permanent display M54_00 0606 01 Displayed if the auxiliary heating has been switched on using the pushbutton in the heating ventilation air condition ing control panel Driver s...

Page 122: ...switched on using the pushbutton on the side compartment Note The heating for the windscreen is only active for approximately 12 minutes Air conditioning system active permanent display M54_00 0609 01...

Page 123: ...s stop mode displays M54 00 0174 01 This display mode is activated when the bus is stationary the parking brake or bus stop brake is applied and the drive off lock is still active The bus symbol is al...

Page 124: ...Driver s area controls Continuation bus stop mode Continuation bus stop mode 114 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 125: ...amp flashing ramp mal function C5 Permanent bus display with wheelchair symbol ramp requested D Bus symbols for the lift D1 Permanent bus display lift retracted out of use position not enabled D2 Lift...

Page 126: ...p 3 and remain active until the mal functions have been rectified A warning signal also sounds It is not possible to clear the malfunction display or switch to a different display mode Danger Risk of...

Page 127: ...ty or roadworthiness of the bus is at risk The driving and braking characterist ics of the bus may change The bus must be stopped immediately traffic conditions permitting and an EvoBus Service Partne...

Page 128: ...Driver s area controls Malfunction displays red warning level overview Malfunction displays red warning level overview 118 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 129: ...ure Oil level too low check oil level Only in buses with automatic oil replenishment 11 Coolant too hot 12 Hydrostatic fan drive malfunc tion 13 Door system malfunction 14 Emergency switch operated 1...

Page 130: ...rtant message for the driver Mal function displays of warning level A are displayed immediately in conjunction with yellow warning lamp 4 Caution In the event of a yellow warning level malfunction it...

Page 131: ...Driver s area controls CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 121...

Page 132: ...Driver s area controls Malfunction displays yellow warning level A overview Malfunction displays yellow warning level A overview 122 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 133: ...ng brake malfunction 3 Retarder malfunction 4 Bus stop brake malfunction 5 Undervoltage 6 No battery charge 7 No battery charge 8 No battery charge 9 Fuel level too low 10 Supply pressure too low 11 L...

Page 134: ...nction displays of warning level B are displayed on screen 14 for approx imately 10 seconds in conjunction with yellow warning lamp 5 Once the mal function display and yellow warning lamp 5 have gone...

Page 135: ...Driver s area controls CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 125...

Page 136: ...Driver s area controls Malfunction displays yellow warning level B overview Malfunction displays yellow warning level B overview 126 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 137: ...xterior lighting malfunction auxiliary brake lamps 8 Exterior lighting malfunction reversing lamps 8 Exterior lighting malfunction tail lamps 8 Exterior lighting malfunction side lamps 8 Exterior ligh...

Page 138: ...Driver s area controls Malfunction displays warning level C overview Malfunction displays warning level C overview 128 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 139: ...the fault memory 6 FPS module 1 malfunction Note There may be up to 8 FPS modules in the bus The number 1 8 referring to the module concerned is shown after the malfunction text 7 Lubrication system m...

Page 140: ...onger than 5 seconds The language control menu country codes appears on the screen M00_00 0321 01 It is now possible to select the lan guage required by pressing the steer ing column switch down to sc...

Page 141: ...the front chassis and rear axle They are not used when the suspension operates normally and only prevent the bus hitting the axle when compression is extreme The stop buffers have not been designed to...

Page 142: ...erational Danger Risk of accident Use the lowering func tion only with the bus stationary and for no purpose other than as a boarding aid Danger Risk of accident Ensure that no objects or persons are...

Page 143: ...efly press the upper section of pushbutton 1 The bus is raised back to the normal level Note Doors must be closed M54 00 0230 01 While the bus is being raised the screen shows Bus rising A Drive off l...

Page 144: ...cle height is limited to 4 metres Observe local statutory regulations in all other countries especially in the event of cross border travel M54_00 1335 71 Press the upper section of pushbut ton 1 in b...

Page 145: ...on is displayed if the Driving mode display is active Note Release the pushbutton when the bus has reached the required height M54_00 1335 71 Briefly press the lower section of pushbutton 1 The bus is...

Page 146: ...A and engage it The parking brake is applied air venting noise can be heard Danger Do not apply the parking brake unless the bus is stationary Always apply the park ing brake before you leave the dri...

Page 147: ...en goes out Note A continuous warning tone sounds if the electrical system is switched off with the parking brake released Note To guarantee a faultless release of the parking brake the supply pressur...

Page 148: ...ied po sition A and hold it in the desired position otherwise it will automatic ally return to the Released position B Danger When performing emergency braking us ing the parking brake make sure that...

Page 149: ...e bus stop brake to park the bus or to secure it against rolling away Apply the parking brake when stopping on steep uphill or downhill gradients exceeding 15 or at bus stops on steep uphill or downhi...

Page 150: ...a Do not use the drive off lock to park the bus or secure the bus against rolling away under any circumstances En gage the parking brake when stopping on steep uphill or downhill gradients of more tha...

Page 151: ...ead driving into a circle with a 20 m radius at a road speed of approximately 10 km h No more than 6 seconds must pass from the start of turning to reaching the 20 m radius The driver must be aware th...

Page 152: ...r must check that all instruments and indicator lamps are still visible Turning the steering wheel when the bus is stationary Adhere to the instructions Note To prevent damage to the steering column t...

Page 153: ...Switching the mirror and window heating on and off Note Precondition engine running Note The window and the exterior mirror heating is limited to approximately 12 minutes M54_00 1299 71 Press the low...

Page 154: ...llowing is shown on the screen Window exterior mirror heated A Press the upper section of pushbut ton 7 The indicator lamp in switch 7 goes out The heating is switched off M54 00 0243 01 The Window ex...

Page 155: ...iver s seat passenger seats Table of contents Important notes on the driver s seat 146 Grammer MSG 90 5 driver s seat control elements 148 Using the driver s seat belt 150 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 14...

Page 156: ...ollowing instruc tions be observed Danger In the interests of road safety the driver s seat must not be adjusted when the bus is in motion Note The following descriptions provide a brief overview of t...

Page 157: ...Driver s seat passenger seats CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 147...

Page 158: ...Driver s seat passenger seats Grammer MSG 90 5 driver s seat control elements Grammer MSG 90 5 driver s seat control elements 148 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 159: ...e Pull lever up upward ad justment Push lever down downward adjustment 6 Damper setting Note The damper setting can be infinitely adjusted between soft and hard 7 Swivel release mechanism Note Press b...

Page 160: ...d Fastening the seat belt pass the seat belt untwisted and tightly across your pelvis and shoulder and insert the tongue into the belt buckle until you hear it engage Danger The seat belt must not pas...

Page 161: ...systems Table of contents Automatic transmission general information 152 Gearshift positions of the 3 pushbutton switch panel 153 Gearshift positions of the 6 pushbutton switch panel 154 CONECTO C628...

Page 162: ...ted unless the transmission is in neutral position N The individual gears are changed automatically in response to the position of the switches the road speed and the accelerator pedal position Note P...

Page 163: ...rkshop but only with the engine under partial load Caution Observe the towing guidelines if the transmission is damaged The towing guidelines are described in the general information section M54_00 13...

Page 164: ...ssion Note Drive position D provides ideal driving characteristics in almost all operating situ ations Gearshift positions of the 6 pushbutton switch panel Note Precondition pushbutton N pressed bus s...

Page 165: ...nto reverse gear unless the bus is stationary and the engine is running at idling speed Note It is necessary to press the N button first if button 1 or D is pressed after button R or if button R is pr...

Page 166: ...on Note For driving on slight to moderate uphill gradients to prevent pendulum like gear shifting between the 3rd and 4th gear On a downhill gradient the engine braking effect can be utilised up to th...

Page 167: ...1345 71 Press switch 1 For driving on steep uphill gradients and for manoeuvring the bus at slow speeds Note Only 1st gear is selected On a downhill gradient the engine braking effect can be utilised...

Page 168: ...158 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 169: ...Driver s area adjusting the temperature 166 Driver s area adjusting the blower speed 167 Driver s area cooling 168 Additional driver s area ventilation option 169 Switching air recirculation mode on...

Page 170: ...lation air conditioning Table of contents Fans on off 181 Switching fans on and off code HH2 HK1 182 Auxiliary heating digital timer option 184 Auxiliary heating operation option 185 160 CONECTO C628...

Page 171: ...nt and official approval control of health and safety at work local gov ernment T V The operator must maintain a logbook auditing the consumption of refrigerant and refrigerator oils Danger On automat...

Page 172: ...Heating ventilation air conditioning Heating ventilation air conditioning control panel driver s area Heating ventilation air conditioning control panel driver s area 162 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 173: ...ventilation air conditioning Heating ventilation air conditioning control panel driver s area A Air distribution B Temperature control C Blower output 11 2 Driver s area cooling CONECTO C628 3 08 2007...

Page 174: ...Heating ventilation air conditioning Heating ventilation air conditioning control panel whole bus Heating ventilation air conditioning control panel whole bus 164 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 175: ...he air distri bution demisting the windscreen Note Precondition electrical system on M83 00 0132 01 Turn switch a to position 1 Air flows out in the footwell to the right hand side of the steering col...

Page 176: ...e The following air vents permanently blow air instrument panel front right footwell adjustable right hand side of driver s cab Driver s area adjusting the temperature Note The temperature in the driv...

Page 177: ...the driver s area is continuously variable M83 00 0055 01 Turn switch c clockwise The blower speed is increased Note The maximum blower speed is only reached when the engine is running Note In economy...

Page 178: ...ss pushbutton 11 2 Note The air conditioning system must be run once per month including the winter months to guarantee the tightness of the slide ring seal at the compressor crank shaft Note The main...

Page 179: ...ote Precondition electrical system on M83 00 0121 01 Press pushbutton 11 3 The indicator lamp in pushbutton 11 3 lights up The roof hatches are closed The fresh air flaps are closed The roof ventilato...

Page 180: ...t is only activated if the interior temperature is greater than 22 C M83 00 0122 01 Press pushbutton 11 4 Passenger compartment temperature regulation is activated The indicator lamp in pushbutton 11...

Page 181: ...off the eco nomy circuit is active and the roof ventil ators remain switched off If the electrical system is on but the engine is not run ning the blowers are switched to speed 1 only Fresh air is fe...

Page 182: ...uffocation Timer and preselection mode are similarly prohibited Danger Risk of explosion The auxiliary heating must be switched off at filling stations and fuel dispensing systems due to the risk of e...

Page 183: ...is not activated automatic ally M83 00 0123 01 Press pushbutton 11 5 The auxiliary heating switches on after approximately 10 to 15 seconds The indicator lamp in pushbutton 11 5 lights up M54 00 0255...

Page 184: ...ystem pressing pushbut ton 11 5 only switches the recirculation pump for the heating on and off The run on time begins and lasts ap proximately 90 to 120 seconds Switching the reheat function on and o...

Page 185: ...vents is no longer dehumidified The indicator lamp in pushbutton 11 6 goes out Passenger compartment tem perature changing the base value Note Precondition electrical system on Note To make it possibl...

Page 186: ...r in combination de pending on the base value currently set M83 00 0121 01 Press pushbutton 11 3 The base value is increased Press once increase by 2 C Press twice increase by 4 C Note The base value...

Page 187: ...value is con firmed The indicator lamps stop flashing The control unit switches back to normal operation M83 00 0123 01 The following base value settings are possible base value setting 20 C The indic...

Page 188: ...in dicator lamp in pushbutton 11 4 flashes Note Temperature control pushbutton 11 4 is programmed with a default value of 24 C M83 00 0127 01 Base value setting 26 C The indic ator lamps in pushbutton...

Page 189: ...s the upper section of pushbut ton 5 The roof hatches are raised at the rear air out position Note The red indicator lamp in the pushbutton lights up M68_00 0235 71 The roof hatches are indicated on t...

Page 190: ...ted on the display screen as being in the open position M54_00 1212 71 Press the upper section of pushbut ton 5 again The roof hatches are raised at the front air in position M68_00 0237 71 The roof h...

Page 191: ...when the temperature control or wind screen wipers are switched on Note The roof hatches close automatically when the ignition is switched off To prevent forced closing when the ignition is switched o...

Page 192: ...C air recirculation control is switched off Press the lower section of pushbut ton 8 Fans switch off The indicator lamp in pushbutton 8 goes out Note The fans automatically switch off when the interio...

Page 193: ...if the output of the interior blowers rises to ap proximately 70 air recirculation mode is not active Press the lower section of pushbut ton 8 Fans switch off The indicator lamp in pushbutton 8 goes...

Page 194: ...Heating ventilation air conditioning Auxiliary heating digital timer option Auxiliary heating digital timer option 184 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 195: ...or coal saw dust or grain stores in enclosed spaces e g bus depot Caution The heater must be operated at least once a month with the engine cold for at least 10 minutes Note The timer can be used to p...

Page 196: ...ary heating is switched off manually Call up the time with the ignition switched off press button 1 Set the time or day press down but ton 1 for longer than 2 seconds Time 6 3 flashes Adjust the time...

Page 197: ...ch on duration flashes Set the desired switch on duration using buttons 4 and 5 Note The switch on duration can be set between 10 and 120 minutes Adjust remaining time set the de sired remaining time...

Page 198: ...188 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 199: ...5 Opening closing door 1 from the outside 195 Opening closing door 1 from the outside 196 Locking door 1 with the key option 197 Locking unlocking the door leaves from the inside 197 Opening closing t...

Page 200: ...he indicator lamp in the pushbutton pressed 1 2 3 4 flashes The door then continues to move in the opening direction Protection against entrapment in the door closing direction M54_00 1300 71 If a doo...

Page 201: ...Opening locking CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 191...

Page 202: ...Opening locking Emergency operation doors Emergency operation doors 192 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 203: ...switch in the direction of the arrow from the drive position to the emergency position The door leaves can be opened manually Note Warning functions when the electrical system is switched on the red...

Page 204: ...rvoir pressure Opening closing door 1 from the outside Note Precondition battery voltage 24 3 volts M72_00 0262 71 To open door 1 press pushbutton 1 firmly and precisely in the centre pressure point N...

Page 205: ...wards 4 with square key 1 Lock indicator 2 is black The door leaf is locked M72 00 0025 01 Turn lock 3 downwards 5 with square key 1 Lock indicator 2 is green The door leaf is unlocked Opening closing...

Page 206: ...loses Opening closing door 1 from the outside Note Precondition battery voltage 24 3 volts Open the front flap above the right hand headlamp M72 00 0027 01 Press pushbutton 2 Keep pushbutton 2 pressed...

Page 207: ...M72_00 0399 71 To do this using a long pointed ob ject e g a screwdriver operate the unlocking mechanism through open ing 1 and simultaneously turn the handwheel in the opposite direction to the print...

Page 208: ...The door is unlocked Note Handwheel 3 is able only to unlock the door leaf Opening closing the doors from the inside Note Precondition bus stationary electrical system on Danger Do not drive the bus...

Page 209: ...k bus stop brake activ ated A All doors closed B The bus is ready to depart Note The drive off lock is released as soon as the accelerator pedal is depressed and it is possible to pull away Opening cl...

Page 210: ...de M72 00 0034 01 Passenger press pushbuttons 1 next to the doors A signal sounds M82 00 0005 01 The Bus stopping or Stop passen ger information lights up M54 00 0253 01 The following is shown on the...

Page 211: ...esired while door enable switch 1 is pressed M54 00 0247 01 The following is shown on the screen Door open B door 3 in the ex ample Opening closing automatic doors from the outside Note Precondition e...

Page 212: ...he screen Door enabled A door 3 in the example and Drive off lock active B M72 00 0035 01 The green indicator lamps in exterior pushbutton 4 light up and exteri or Open door pushbuttons 4 are activate...

Page 213: ...The door can be opened as often as de sired as long as the driver is pressing the door enable switch 1 M54 00 0253 01 The Stop request indication display C on the screen goes out Opening closing autom...

Page 214: ...M72 00 0036 01 Press pushbuttons 1 next to the doors A signal sounds M82 00 0005 01 The Bus stopping or Stop passen ger information lights up M54 00 0253 01 The following is shown on the screen Stop r...

Page 215: ...door 3 in the example and Drive off lock active B DOOR OPEN is displayed in pushbut ton 1 next to the doors M72 00 0035 01 Exterior pushbuttons 4 are activ ated and the green indicator lamps in pushbu...

Page 216: ...s pressed the red in dicator lamps in the pushbutton light up briefly Note The door closes automatically after a hold open time of approximately 3 seconds Note The door can be opened as often as de si...

Page 217: ...3 Operating safety and roadworthiness 217 Tyre pressure 217 Tyre tread 218 Tyre condition 218 Tyre age 218 Invisible tyre damage 219 Tyre load capacity top speed of tyres and types of tyres 219 Retrea...

Page 218: ...points rear 229 Emergency release of the drive off lock 230 Parking brake emergency release option 231 Electrical system safety precautions 232 General safety precautions for batteries 233 Safety prec...

Page 219: ...switch 238 Jump starting where vehicle batteries are located one above the other 239 Jump starting where vehicle batteries are mounted side by side 242 Jump starting a bus fitted with a battery chargi...

Page 220: ...cool down for some time risk of burning Should it be necessary to change a drive belt as the result of a breakdown and no suitable gauge is available to check the belt tension then the bus must be tak...

Page 221: ...bus is stationary and the parking brake is applied Note Observe Calling up selecting perman ently displaying operating displays in sec tion 00 Engine oil level OK M54_00 1132 01 The Oil level OK messa...

Page 222: ...e engine oil level is too high if the Oil level max message is displayed Note This display is only available if a yellow warning level malfunction has previously been displayed Note There is a risk of...

Page 223: ...e is too low this leads to intensive heating of the tyres in creased tyre wear changes in directional stability and increased fuel consumption Note If the tyre pressure is too high this res ults in a...

Page 224: ...yre substructure which is not visible externally Damage to the tyre substructure only becomes noticeable much later and could cause the tyre to burst This could result in you losing control of your bu...

Page 225: ...o clean the tyres and suspension air bags The water jet may damage the tyres Replace damaged tyres Environmental protection Damage to the environment only clean the bus at a washpoint intended for thi...

Page 226: ...xle Note Comply with the manufacturer s fitting instructions and legal requirements Note Only fine link snow chains are permitted Note Raising the bus using the raising lower ing system may make it ea...

Page 227: ...warm tyres The tyre pressures would then be too low once the tyres had cooled If the tyre air pressure is too low the tyre is li able to burst particularly with increasing numbers of passengers load a...

Page 228: ...ol of your bus and causing an accident thereby injuring your self and other people Tyre condition Before setting off check the tyres on the bus for external signs of damage foreign objects in the tyre...

Page 229: ...y injuring yourself and other people For this reason only use the approved tyre types and sizes for your bus model and note the required tyre load capacity and speed index for your bus Pay particular...

Page 230: ...ay damage the tyres Replace damaged tyres Environmental protection Damage to the environment only clean the bus at a washpoint intended for this purpose Heed environmental protection measures Retighte...

Page 231: ...erve the tightening torques pressed steel wheel with hub centring by wheel hub 600 Nm Light alloy wheel with hub centring 600 Nm Snow chains Snow chains Caution Snow chains must not be used on the whe...

Page 232: ...chains are fit ted tightly Do not exceed the permitted maximum speed of 25 mph 40 km h Note Check that the snow chains are seated firmly after driving for a suitable distance dependent upon the condi...

Page 233: ...Practical advice CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 223...

Page 234: ...Practical advice Tyre air pressure chart Tyre air pressure chart 224 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 235: ...An under inflated tyre impairs driving safety and reduces tyre life Fuel consumption tyre wear and risk of tyre damage are increased Caution Check tyre pressures regu larly Note The values listed in t...

Page 236: ...The bus or jack may slip out to the side on a soft or slip pery surface snow ice smooth surface etc Danger Never lie under the bus if it is raised up and is not supported by axle stands Do not start t...

Page 237: ...rectly and that there is suffi cient supply pressure to fill the suspen sion air bags again Caution The driven axle and centre axle must nev er be raised in the middle Caution The driven axle and trai...

Page 238: ...irements of the coun try concerned Danger Only change the wheel on a level firm and non slip surface The bus or jack may slip out to the side on a soft or slip pery surface snow ice smooth surface etc...

Page 239: ...underbody shown in the illustration M00 00 0090 01 Raise the bus at the jacking points on the centre axle shown in the illus tration Caution Never position the jack at the centre of the axle casing Ja...

Page 240: ...ing Emergency release of the drive off lock Danger This switch has a security seal and is in tended to be operated only in the event of a malfunction in the bus stop brake or drive off lock Danger Mak...

Page 241: ...p brake malfunction B Danger Have the malfunction rectified as soon as possible at an EvoBus Service Partner Parking brake emergency release option Note Precondition auxiliary consumers operat ing pre...

Page 242: ...ies are connected disconnec ted Do not connect or disconnect wiring har ness connectors from electronic control units unless the ignition switch has been switched off Always protect the starter altern...

Page 243: ...cal equipment is switched on Environmental protection Dispose of defective batteries in an envir onmentally responsible manner Observe legal requirements Safety precautions for handling batteries M54_...

Page 244: ...bus is equipped with lead acid bat teries it is not permitted to replace these with gel batteries The opposite is also true Battery maintenance Do not clean the batteries without the cell caps screwe...

Page 245: ...the battery capacity Special chargers that have an appro priate charge characteristic IU IUOU or WUOU are required for charging gel batteries Working on the electrical system and electrical fuses Dan...

Page 246: ...ction of the electric welder directly to the part to be welded When doing so make sure that there are no electrically insulating parts between the earth connection and the weld point Heat sensitive pa...

Page 247: ...ssion The result ant changes in crystalline structure would lead to premature failure of the assembly Danger The heating effects may cause dense smoke or fires Switching the on board power supply on o...

Page 248: ...isolat ing switch after switching off the engine wait at least five minutes before isolat ing the battery from the on board power supply This delay is necessary to ensure fault free operation of the...

Page 249: ...ator tachograph and emergency lighting The engine stops Note Switch off the master safety switch be fore starting up the bus Note Provide the cover with a new security seal and secure it with wire Not...

Page 250: ...e the other M54_00 0683 01 Open the service cover for battery compartment 1 M54_00 0692 01 Unscrew the retaining screws for battery support frame 2 M54_00 0691 01 Pull the batteries on the support fra...

Page 251: ...sup port frame to the right M54_00 0689 01 Connect one end of the positive cable to the terminal of the dis charged battery first then connect the other end of the positive cable to the terminal of t...

Page 252: ...let it run at idling speed Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle Fully disconnect the earth connection of the jump leads then disconnect the positive cable Note To prevent voltage peaks switch o...

Page 253: ...y first then connect the other end of the positive cable to the terminal of the donor battery Connect the negative cable to the terminal on the donor battery and then the other end to an earthed metal...

Page 254: ...the lighting heated windows or ventilation before you discon nect the jump leads Jump starting a bus fitted with a battery charging socket Danger Risk of accident Secure the bus against rolling away...

Page 255: ...the bus to be jump started in the normal way and let it run at idling speed Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle Disconnect the jump leads Note To prevent voltage peaks switch on the more power...

Page 256: ...f emergency exit hatches must be fitted by skilled person nel at an EvoBus Service Partner following the emergency operation On an articulated bus an emergency hammer is located in the roof of the rea...

Page 257: ...ear in conjunction with the annual mainten ance service This enables underbody pro tection coating which is flawed or dam aged to be identified and remedied in good time Cleaning the underbody with a...

Page 258: ...gssysteme GmbH Co Danger Risk of injury due to improper use of the high pressure cleaner and damaged ac cessories Observe the manufacturer s operating instructions comply with safety notes and wear pr...

Page 259: ...ting values Designation Value Maximum permiss ible water pressure 60 bar Setting values Designation Value Maximum permiss ible water temper ature 60 C Caution The protective coating on the underbody o...

Page 260: ...high pressure jets directly on to tyres suspension air bags or brake hoses special hose connections made of rubber gaiters and mountings of moving parts electrical lines components and their connecti...

Page 261: ...ion look in par ticular for complete and undamaged pro tective coating wax and stone impact protection and corrosion damage Also check for damage to tyres suspension air bags brake hoses sealing gaite...

Page 262: ...252 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB...

Page 263: ...Technical data Table of contents Vehicle data 254 CONECTO C628 3 08 2007 GB 253...

Page 264: ...front axle 2 113 mm Designation Value Track width driven axle 1 834 mm Wheelbase CONECTO 5 845 mm CONECTO G 5 845 mm Wheelbase 2nd 3rd axle CONECTO G 5 990 mm Track circle CONECTO 17 484 mm CONECTO G...

Page 265: ...6 Bus stop brake activating deactivating 139 C Care and cleaning Cleaning the underbody 247 251 Covers and upholstery 59 Fabric covers 60 Leather covers 63 64 Micro fibre covers 61 62 Safety precautio...

Page 266: ...g the air distribution demisting the windscreen 165 Driver s area control panel 75 162 163 Fans on off 181 Passenger compartment switch ing temperature control on and off code HH2 HK1 170 Passenger co...

Page 267: ...33 Opening closing the fuel filler cap 42 43 Roof hatches 179 180 Rotary light switch 71 91 Running in guideline 18 S Screen Malfunction displays 116 Malfunction displays red warning level 117 Malfunc...

Page 268: ...e condition 214 218 Tyre load capacity top speed of tyres and types of tyres 214 219 Tyre pressure 213 217 Tyre tread 213 218 Tyres wheels Retightening the wheel nuts 215 220 Wheel nut tightening torq...