Step 6: Front; Step 7: Front Right Side; Step 8: Inside The Vehicle; With Engine Running - PREVOST X3-45 Commuter 2020 Operating Manual

8-22 Care and Maintenance
Check condition of tire: properly inflated, no
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serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or any signs
of misalignment; valve stem not touching
wheel or rim; valve cap in place.
Check windshield washer reservoir fluid
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level and add as necessary.
Drain accessory air tank by opening drain
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cock. Close drain cock when completed.

STEP 6: FRONT

Check windshield for damage and clean if
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dirty.
Check windshield wiper arms for proper
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spring tension.
Check wiper blades for any damage, "dead"
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rubber and attachment to arm.
Check clearance and identification lights,
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they should be clean.
Check high and low beams, they should be
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clean. If equipped, check fog lights.
Check left and right directional signals, they
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should be clean.

STEP 7: FRONT RIGHT SIDE

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

STEP 8: INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Check for proper operation of the entrance
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door.
Check steps; clean them if there is any
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substance that makes them slippery, which
makes coach entry/exit hazardous.
Adjust and clean mirrors for adequate rear
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view vision.
Verify proper operation of windshield wiper/
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washer.
Check the fire extinguisher and make sure it
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is ready for operation.
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Check that emergency exit windows and roof
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escape hatches can be opened then close
all windows and hatches securely.

WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Start engine and check for proper operation
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of all gauges. Perform a telltale light test (see
DIAGNOSTICS
in Section 5 Other Features). Indicator lights
and buzzers should all be OFF before
driving.
Using the message center display, perform a
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system diagnostic to check if error codes
and anomalies were recorded in the vehicle
electronic modules.
Check for proper operation of electric and air
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horns and back-up alarm.
Check automatic transmission oil level,
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using the pushbutton shift selector
LEVEL CHECK USING THE PUSHBUTTON
SHIFT SELECTOR " on page 2
C).
Check that there is enough fuel in the tank.
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Perform a parking brake test. Check both
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primary and secondary pressure gauges.
Refer to "Other Verifications" in this section.
Perform the exterior lighting verification
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using the test mode. Refer to
VERIFICATIONS" on page 9
Walk around the vehicle and listen for air
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leaks.
Check for leaks and listen for unusual
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sounds coming from the turbocharger.
PA-1639 Operator's Manual 2020 X3-45 Commuter
MENUunder Cluster Selftest
(see" OIL
in Appendix
"OTHER
in this section.