Heating And Air Conditioning - PREVOST Le Mirage XL Owner's Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
General Instructions
- Make sure the basic principles of operation of
the vehicle are understood.
- Maintain the vehicle in good running condition.
- Do not drive your vehicle with an extremely low
fuel level. This advice is very important,
especially if your vehicle is equipped with an
auxiliary fuel tank. Unlike a gasoline engine, if
a diesel engine runs out of fuel it will not simply
restart after fuel is added to the tank. The
engine must be "primed" (see "Starting Engine
When out of Fuel" on page 4-2).
- Allow engine to run at slow idle for at least 2
minutes before turning it off.
- Engine should always be at idle speed when
shifting from neutral to reverse or forward range.
- Automatic transmission shift pattern does not
include a park position. Parking brake must
therefore be applied to hold vehicle when it is
unattended. Gearshift should then be in neu-
tral position. If engine is stopped without ap-
plying the parking brake, a warning buzzer will
sound until the parking brake is applied and
your foot is removed from the brake pedal.
- Perform procedures as detailed in this manual.
- Unless otherwise specified, engine should be
turned off for all lubrication and maintenance
procedures.
- Do not attempt to push-start or pull-start the
vehicle.
- Do not tow vehicle without first removing the
drive axle shafts or disconnecting the drive
shaft. Internal lubrication of the transmission is
inadequate when the vehicle is towed.
- Fire extinguishers should be accessible at all
times. In case of fire, get everyone out of the
vehicle, then think of your own safety before
attempting to fight the fire.
- When driving on ice or snow, acceleration or
deceleration should be done gradually.
Note:
Normal operation as well as some emer-
gencies or abnormal conditions are covered in
this booklet. Any malfunction interfering with sat-
isfactory operation should be corrected immedi-
ately, particularly when safety may be involved.
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.)
and the Gross
(G.A.W.R.), for front, drive and tag axles of
your vehicle are listed on a metal certification
label affixed below L.H. side control panel in
Axle Weight Ratings
driver's area. The G.A.W.R. is the maximum
load that can be applied on each axle of the
vehicle and is more than what is legally
permitted on some highways.
To exceed the G.V.W.R. and/or the G.A.W.R.,
voids the Prévost warranty.
- Do not conceal the serial numbers and
certification plates (for locations, refer to
"Technical Information" section). Reinstall in
same location after installing any trim.
- Installation of odd type and size windows may
require cutting the vertical window post of
vehicle structure.
three (3) of these posts should be cut on same
side of vehicle and two (2) adjacent posts
should never be cut.
Important:
Violation of these instructions is not
safe and constitutes sufficient reason for Prévost
to void its warranty on any affected area.
Heating and Air
Conditioning
Ventilation
Driver should always try to introduce as much
circulation of outside fresh air as possible with-
out hampering heating and air conditioning sys-
tems. Under extreme temperature conditions
however, when maximum capacity is required,
the adjustable intake dampers (see following
pages) should be closed.
It should be remembered that the inside of vehi-
cle should always be slightly pressurized to min-
imize the entrance of dust and moisture.
Vehicle heating and air conditioning systems
have been designed to allow circulation of some
outside fresh air, so windows should be kept
closed at all times.
In case of air conditioning system failure, substi-
tute ventilation may be provided by opening
roof-mounted emergency vent(s).
Note:
The driver's area A/C & heating and de-
frost systems are independent from the central
system.
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However, no more than