Safe Operating Practices; Defensive Driving Practices - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

1-2 Safety Precautions

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

To ensure safe and reliable operation, heed the
following safety precautions.
Operation and maintenance of the vehicle
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must be performed
personnel.
Before driving, conduct a walk around
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inspection and check that all baggage
compartment doors and equipment access
doors are securely shut.
Make sure good visibility is maintained at all
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times. Keep windshields clean and free of
obstructions.
Adjust the driver's seat so that all controls
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can be reached easily.
Always wear your safety belt when driving.
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Check the instrument panel frequently. Do
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not operate the vehicle when dials or
indicators do not indicate normal operating
conditions.
Always pay attention to pedestrians passing
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in front and behind the vehicle. Always yield
to pedestrians at pedestrian walkways.
Do not drive over obstacles on the road.
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Empty boxes, piles of leaves, and snowdrifts
could conceal hidden dangers that could
damage the
underbody.
When turning or changing lanes, signal your
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intention well in advance.
When approaching to make a right turn,
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reduce the space between the vehicle and the
curb to make sure another vehicle cannot
pass on the right. Since the vehicle makes
wide turns, allow enough space to make safe
turns.
Switch from high beams to low beams when
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meeting or following other vehicles within 500
feet (150 meters).
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the
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engine running or with the key in the ignition.
Turn off the engine, remove keys and apply
the parking brake before leaving the vehicle.
Shut-off the engine before refueling, adding
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oil, performing maintenance or servicing
tasks, unless stated otherwise.
only by qualified
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Fuel is highly flammable and explosive. Do
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not smoke when refueling. Keep away from
open flames or sparks.
Do not run the engine or HVAC system with
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access doors left open. Close compartment
doors before operating any equipment.
Do not remove the surge tank filler cap or the
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cooling system pressure cap when the engine
is hot. Let the engine cool down before
removing filler caps.
Do not attempt to push or pull- start the
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vehicle.
The service life of the vehicle depends on the
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kind of maintenance it receives. Always
record any problems and report them
immediately to maintenance personnel.
After each trip, perform a system diagnostic
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to check if error codes and anomalies were
recorded in the vehicle electronic modules.
Do not use the trailer hitch before reading the
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safety,
requirements..
Do not use the trailer hitch before reading
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the safety, technical and operational
requirements on page 14 of this manual.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES

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For city driving, allow a four to six second
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travel interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead. Increase this travel interval to
six to eight seconds for highway driving.
Increase time interval for driving at night or in
foul weather.
Be prepared to stop when approaching an
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intersection. The stopping distance of the
vehicle increases with the weight and speed.
Establish eye- to- eye contact with other
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drivers and with pedestrians. Use, high beam
and low beam headlights, turn signals and
horn as needed.
On highway, don't stare at the road ahead.
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Keep your eyes moving. Check mirrors and
dashboard instruments frequently.
To keep the vehicle from drifting across lanes
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during highway driving, always look over the
horizon on the road ahead.
Adjust your speed to road conditions, traffic
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and visibility. Never exceed the posted speed
limits.
technical and operational