Safety Precautions; Defensive Driving - PREVOST Le Mirage XL Owner's Manual

SAFETY

Safety Precautions

To ensure safe and reliable operation, take note
of the following safety precautions:
a) Operation and maintenance of the vehicle
must only be performed
personnel.
b) Always pay attention to pedestrians passing
in front and behind the vehicle. Always yield
to pedestrians at pedestrian walkways.
c) Inspect the vehicle before operating (see
"WALK-AROUND INSPECTION" on page 6-
10).
d) Make sure good visibility is maintained at all
times. Keep windshields clean and free of
obstructions.
e) Make sure all doors are closed and secure
before operating the vehicle. Before driving,
conduct a "walkaround" inspection to check
for security of all baggage compartment
doors and equipment access doors.
f) Adjust the driver's seat so that all controls
can be easily reached.
g) Always wear safety belt when driving.
h) Check the instrument panel frequently. Do
not operate the vehicle when dials or
indicators are not in the normal operating
condition.
i) Switch from high beams to low beams when
meeting or following other vehicles within 500
feet (150 meters).
j) Do not drive over obstacles on the road.
Empty cartons, piles
snowdrifts could conceal hidden dangers that
could damage the vehicle suspension and/or
underbody.
k) When turning or changing lanes, signal your
intention well in advance.
l) When approaching to make a right turn,
reduce spacing between vehicle and curb to
make sure other vehicles cannot pass on the
right. Since the coach makes wide turns,
allow enough space to make safe turns.
m) Never leave the vehicle unattended with the
engine running, or with the key in the ignition.
Turn off the engine, remove keys and apply
the parking brake before leaving the coach.
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n) The service life of the vehicle depends on the
kind of maintenance it receives.
record any problems and report them to your
mechanic immediately.
o) Unless stated otherwise, shut-off engine
before fueling, adding oil or performing
maintenance or servicing tasks.
p) Do not run the engine or HVAC system with
access doors left open. Close compartment
doors before operating any equipment.
q) Do not remove the surge tank filler cap or the
cooling system pressure cap when the
engine is hot. Let the engine cool down
before removing filler caps.
r) Fuel is highly flammable and explosive. Do
not smoke when refueling. Keep away from
open flames or sparks.
s) Do not attempt to push or pull-start a vehicle
equipped with an automatic transmission.
t) For additional information about safe driving
practices, contact the local department of
motor vehicles authority.

Defensive Driving

a) To keep the vehicle from drifting across lanes
during highway driving, always look over the
horizon on the road ahead.
b) Don't stare at the road ahead.
eyes moving. Check all mirrors and
dashboard instruments frequently.
c) Establish eye-to-eye contact with other drivers
and with pedestrians.
high-beams and low-beams, turn signals and
horn(s) as needed.
d) For city driving, allow a four to six second
travel interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead. Increase this travel interval to
six to eight seconds for highway driving. Use
increased travel intervals for night driving and
in bad weather.
e) Adjust your speed according to the road
conditions, traffic and visibility. Never exceed
the posted speed limits.
f) Reduce your speed if other vehicles are
following too closely behind and let them pass.
g) Be prepared to stop when approaching an
intersection. The stopping distance of the
vehicle increases with its weight and speed.
h) For additional information about defensive
driving practices,
department of motor vehicles authority.
Always
Keep your
Use headlights,
contact your local