Kneeling System - Volvo 9700 US/CAN 2016 Driver's Handbook Manual

32 Instruments and controls

Kneeling system

The Volvo 9700 US/CAN is equipped with
a kneeling system to facilitate the entering
in the bus, which is controlled by a switch
located in the dashboard. This switch allows
the right-hand side of the bus to be lowered
(kneeling) to a level that facilitates passenger
entry and exit.
There are two possible operating modes for
the kneeling switch:
1 The bus lowers while the kneeling switch
is depressed. After reaching the lowest
level, i.e. entry/exit level, kneeling stops
and the switch can be released. Releasing
the switch prior to reaching the lowest
level causes the bus to return to the normal
ride height.
2 Pressing the switch once lowers the bus to
its lowest level for entry/exit.
When kneeling function is active, an icon in
the instrument cluster lit and a blinking lamp
is activated at the door as well an acoustic
signal.
Various ways to resume normal riding
height:
•
Pressing the upper part of the switch.
•
Closing the door.
•
Starting the bus and accelerating beyond
3 mph (5 km/h) road speed (only buses
without door brake function).
•
Restarting the engine.
Conditions for kneeling:
•
Engine idle running (vehicle stopped).
•
Bus without courtesy step.
Switch in the dashboard.
Icon lit in the dashboard.
WARNING
Ensure that the bus can kneel without the
risk of trapping passengers' feet between
the door sill and the curb. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury.
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