Fuel Filler Door Key (Option); Ignition Switch; Accessories; Off - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

4-6 Controls and Instruments

FUEL FILLER DOOR KEY (OPTION)

Use this key to lock or unlock the fuel filler door.

IGNITION SWITCH

FIGURE 2: IGNITION SWITCH KEY POSITIONS
The ignition switch is located on the lower left side
of the dashboard. With the battery master switch
activated, turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the ACC position to activate the electrical
circuits.
To start the engine, turn the key clockwise to the
START position, and then release it. The key will
set to ON position.
FIGURE 3: IGNITION KEY
CAUTION
When the vehicle is parked overnight or for an
extended period of time, the battery master
switch (ignition switch) should be set to the OFF
position.
NOTE
When the battery master switch (ignition switch)
is set to the OFF position, all electrical supply
from the batteries is cut off, with the exception of
battery equalizer check module, ECM ignition
and power supply, Allison TCM or I- Shift
transmission ECU, auxiliary coolant heater
timer, coolant heater and water recirculating
pump, power- verter, fire alarm and entrance
door.
The ignition switch doubles as the battery master
switch. Any position other than OFF activates the
electrical circuits.
The ignition switch is located on the lower left side
of the dashboard. It has four positions:

ACCESSORIES

To operate the accessories only, turn the ignition
key counterclockwise to the ACC position.
The electrical circuits are activated when the
switch is in this position. The features enabled
when the switch is in the ACC position are all
those linked directly to the battery such as the
radio or entertainment system, exterior and interior
lighting.

OFF

In the OFF position, ignition cannot take place.
The key can be removed in this position.
The electrical circuits are not activated when the
switch is in this position with the exception of the
circuits of the accessories connected directly to
the batteries and the "wake-up" systems which
remains active for about 15 minutes after the
ignition is set to the OFF position. Maintain the
switch in this position when parked overnight or for
an extended period.
ON
To place ignition switch to the ON position, turn
the key clockwise to the first position.
The electrical circuits activated are the same than
the ACC position, plus the transmission, engine
and accessories, ABS system, wipers, level low
system, dashboard cluster gauges and buzzers,
air horn and air dryer heater are activated when the
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