Emergency And Parking Brakes; Vehicle Jacking Points; Hydraulic Jack; Towing The Vehicle - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

7-8 Safety Features and Equipment
FILL FITTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKES

During normal operation, if air pressure in any brake
circuit drops below 40 psi (276 kPa), spring-loaded
emergency brake will be immediately applied at full
capacity to the drive axle wheels to stop the vehicle.
Spring-loaded parking brake is applied by pulling up
the control valve knob located on the L.H. lateral
console.
Parking brake is not designed to be used as a
service brake. For normal driving conditions, the
control valve knob must remain depressed.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake before leaving the
driver's seat.
NOTE
Only use the parking brake to supplement the
service brake to stop the vehicle in emergency
conditions. The stopping distance will
considerably longer than when using normal
service brake.
NOTE
Before releasing the parking brake by pushing
down the control valve knob, check the pressure
gages to make sure that the brake system air
pressure is greater than or equal to 95 psi (655
kPa).
NOTE
The telltale panel audible alarm will sound if the
ignition switch has been turned to OFF without
applying the parking brake. The same beep will
sound if pressure is still applied to the service
brake pedal.
NOTE
The stop lights automatically turn on when the
parking brake is applied and the engine is running.

VEHICLE JACKING POINTS

For detailed instructions, refer to Maintenance
information
publications USB key and website.

HYDRAULIC JACK

To raise: turn release valve clockwise. Insert handle
in socket and raise vehicle by pumping.
To lower: remove handle and turn the release valve
slowly counterclockwise.
Always keep ram and extension screw retracted
when jack is not in use.
Service: Check oil level when jack fails to raise to
full height. Lower ram completely with release valve
open and jack in upright position, remove filler plug
and refill to level of filler hole with hydraulic jack oil.
Never use brake fluid.
Jack is intended for lifting only. Do not get under
the vehicle or load for any reason unless it is
properly supported with safety stands and securely
blocked.
be
Do not overload jack above rated capacity.
Prevent "side loading", make sure load is centered
on ram. Do not push or tilt load off jack.

TOWING THE VEHICLE

For detailed instructions, refer to Maintenance
information
PA-1638 Owner's Manual X3-45 VIP
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