Step 6: Front; Step 7: Front Right Side; Step 8: Inside The Vehicle; With Engine Running - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

8-22 Care and Maintenance

STEP 6: FRONT

Check for damage and clean if dirty.
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Check windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension.
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Check wiper blades for any damage, "dead" rubber and attachment to arm.
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Check clearance and identification lights, they should be clean.
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Check high and low beams, they should be clean. If equipped, check fog lights.
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Check left and right directional signals, they should be clean.
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Check to see that there is no mud, snow, ice build-up or other obstruction in front of the ACB radar sensor if
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applicable.

STEP 7: FRONT RIGHT SIDE

Check condition of wheel rim. Especially look for cracks, missing nuts, bent or broken studs.
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Check condition of tire: properly inflated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or any signs of misalignment;
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valve stem not touching wheel or rim; valve cap in place.

STEP 8: INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Check for proper operation of the entrance door.
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Check steps; clean them if there is any substance that makes them slippery, which makes coach entry/exit
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hazardous.
Adjust and clean mirrors for adequate rear view vision.
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Verify proper operation of windshield wiper/ washer.
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Check for fire extinguishers to make sure they are ready for operation.
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WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Start engine and check for proper operation of all gauges. Perform a telltale light test
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LIGHTS" on page 29
before driving.
Using the message center display, perform a system diagnostic to check if error codes and anomalies were
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recorded in the vehicle electronic modules.
Check for proper operation of electric and air horns and back-up alarm.
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Check automatic transmission oil level, using the pushbutton shift selector
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USING THE PUSHBUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR " on page 2
Check that there is enough fuel in the tank.
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Perform a parking brake test. Check both primary and secondary pressure gauges. Refer to "Other
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Verifications" in this section.
Perform the exterior lighting verification using the test mode. Refer to
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page 9 in this section.
Walk around the vehicle and listen for air leaks.
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Check for leaks and listen for unusual sounds coming from the turbocharger.
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in Section 4 Controls and Instruments). Indicator lights and buzzers should all be OFF
PA-1638 Owner's Manual X3-45 VIP
(see" OIL LEVEL CHECK
in Appendix C).
"OTHER VERIFICATIONS" on
(see"TELLTALE