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ORION VII HYBRID VEHICLE
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1343B
EATTLE
Printed: December 13, 2010

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  • Page 1 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ORION VII HYBRID VEHICLE 1343B EATTLE Printed: December 13, 2010...
  • Page 2 ONTACT NFORMATION Daimler Buses North America 350 Hazelhurst Road Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5J 4T8 Telephone (905) 403-1111 Daimler Buses North America 165 Base Road, PO Box 748 Oriskany, New York USA 13424 Telephone (315) 223-5100 © 2010 D AIMLER USES...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................1 GENERAL ............................2 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (H.E.V.) SAFETY INFORMATION ........... 3 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion System ................3 High Voltage Hazards ........................ 3 OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT ...................... 4 FRONT INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................9 WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Wet Weather Operation ......................33 Emergency/Parking Brake Control Valve ................. 33 Brake Interlock ......................... 34 Rear Axle Brakes Safety Circuit ....................34 Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 35 ABS Warning Light ........................35 ENGINE OPERATION ........................36 Pre Start-Up Inspection ......................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Stop HEV Indicator ........................44 DRIVER’S PRE-SERVICE INSPECTION ..................45 Driver Walk Around Test ......................45 Exterior Inspection ........................45 Interior Inspection ........................45 LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL ......................47 Lighting Operation ........................47 Interior Lighting ........................47 Exterior Lighting ........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Malfunction in Opening and Closing Rear Doors ..............58 External Front Door Access Switch ..................59 EMERGENCY ESCAPE EXITS ...................... 60 Push Out Egress Windows ...................... 60 Rear Roof Hatch ........................60 KNEELING SYSTEM ........................61 Kneeling System Operating Procedure ..................61 WHEELCHAIR RAMP SYSTEM .....................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual describes the operating features and safety equipment of the Orion VII EPA10 Hybrid Vehicle. All personnel involved in the operation of this vehicle should read this manual before providing any public service. For additional information or assistance, refer to the contact information located at the back of this manual. Page 1...

  • Page 8: General

    General GENERAL The Orion VII EPA10 hybrid vehicle incorporates specially designed features that provide transportation to the mobility impaired and physically challenged. It is the operator’s responsibility to assist each passenger in boarding, seating, attaching and securing restraining belts, and to provide assistance when leaving the vehicle. Special features of the vehicle fulfill passenger needs in the following areas: •...

  • Page 9: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (H.e.v.) Safety Information

    Hybrid Electric Vehicle (H.E.V.) Safety Information HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (H.E.V.) SAFETY INFORMATION Hybrid Electric Vehicle High Voltage Hazards DANGER Propulsion System DANGER Even with the Battery Isolator Due to extremely high voltage Switch in the OFF position, the supplied by the energy storage traction battery system remains Use extreme caution if any work system (ESS), the propulsion...

  • Page 10: Operator's Compartment

    Operator’s Compartment OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT EGEND IntelligAIRE III™ Display Panel Passenger Stop Request Chime Unit Destination Sign Keypad Driver’s Booster Blower Vent Driver’s Pull Down Sunvisors Door Master Switch Exhaust Regeneration Override Switch Regenerative Braking Switch Gooseneck Microphone 10. Horn Button Front Instrument Panel 12.
  • Page 11 Operator’s Compartment activates the touch tape. A shades rigidity and prevents the EGEND double chime notifies the shade from excessive swaying. 18. Alternating Current Traction operator that a wheelchair Motor (ACTM) Gear Selector Door Master Switch passenger is requesting a stop. 19.
  • Page 12 Operator’s Compartment the vehicles exhaust outlet is 11. Front Instrument Panel 13. Accelerator Pedal near an area that could be This panel, located in front of This foot operated pedal, effected by high temperatures. the operator, contains gauges, remotely controls the engine indicator lights, and controls for fuel governor control, which in Regenerative Braking...
  • Page 13 Operator’s Compartment 16. Headlight Dimmer Foot 19. Door Emergency Release 21. Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Switch Valve Column Lever This foot switch, when This rotary air valve overrides activated, selects the headlight the air system to allow front WARNING high or low beam settings. doors to be opened manually.
  • Page 14 Operator’s Compartment c. Push down slightly on the lever and gently articulate the wheel until the column locks in place. Page 8...

  • Page 15: Front Instrument Panel

    Front Instrument Panel FRONT INSTRUMENT PANEL Page 9...
  • Page 16 Front Instrument Panel The front instrument panel is a exhaust, resulting in an EGEND collection of gauges, controls, and alteration of the chemical Parking/Emergency Brake warning indicators used to operate composition of the exhaust to Control and monitor various vehicle make it EPA10 compliant.
  • Page 17 Front Instrument Panel is lost, and will be fully applied if Diesel Fuel Gauge Lights and Indicators” on pressure drops to 40 psi. This gauge indicator monitors page 13. “Air Brake System the amount of diesel fuel in the Speedometer/Odometer Operation”...
  • Page 18 Front Instrument Panel ramp, allowing wheelchair the Vacuum Fluorescent operator’s area compartment. access. Display (VFD) panel. See “Heating, Air Conditioning, and When activated, the green Ventilation” on page 51. warning light flashes and an NOTE audible alarm sounds. 16. Driver's Heat/Ventilation “Wheelchair Ramp System”...

  • Page 19: Warning Lights And Indicators

    Warning Lights and Indicators WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS Page 13...
  • Page 20 Warning Lights and Indicators The operator should verify all LED EGEND EGEND illuminations on a daily basis and Stop Engine Indicator 21. Class Door Indicator report any dimmed or failed units to Left Turn Signal Indicator 22. Regenerative Braking Applied service/maintenance personnel.
  • Page 21 Warning Lights and Indicators Left Turn Signal Indicator and shutdown the engine. Do Parking Brake Applied This green indicator flashes not operate the vehicle until the Indicator ON/OFF when the roadside fault has been corrected. This red indicator illuminates directional signals are when parking brakes are Report the fault to operating.
  • Page 22 Warning Lights and Indicators This indicator remains 12. Rear Door Indicator 15. Warning Interlock illuminated until proper ride This red indicator illuminates Deactivated Indicator height has been attained. when the rear exit door is open This red indicator will illuminate “Kneeling System”...
  • Page 23 Warning Lights and Indicators Report the fault to activated when a severe fault is switch, located in the front service/maintenance detected within the hybrid destination sign compartment, personnel. propulsion system. is placed in the OFF position. 18. Motor Over-Speed Warning Immediately move the vehicle 24.
  • Page 24 Warning Lights and Indicators exhaust outlet from other items sufficient temperature 4.4°C Report the fault to that can be effected by high (40°F) for start up. service/maintenance personnel temperatures. In such as soon as possible. Once the operating situations, activate the Exhaust temperature has been reached, 29.

  • Page 25: Driver's Side Control Panel

    Driver’s Side Control Panel DRIVER’S SIDE CONTROL PANEL Page 19...
  • Page 26 Driver’s Side Control Panel The driver’s side control panel is Right Dash Fan Switch EGEND equipped with controls for This three position (HIGH, OFF, Driver’s Booster Blower Switch activating, deactivating, and LOW) rocker switch allows the Left Dash Fan Switch overriding vehicle control systems.
  • Page 27 Driver’s Side Control Panel must always be activated first. NOTE See “Gear Range Selector Position” on page 43. NOTE Releasing the brake pedal while Master Switch the Hill Holder switch is in the This four position rotary switch ON position and the doors are When the front or rear door is enables various electrical closed, will cause the vehicle to...
  • Page 28 Driver’s Side Control Panel holding the tab towards the top efficiency during long periods of 13. Farebox Light Switch of the switch. idling. This two position (ON, OFF) rocker switch, when in the ON Low idle is approximately position illuminates the 800 rpm.
  • Page 29 Driver’s Side Control Panel With the Interior Light switch in 18. Instrument Panel Dimmer operator and the brake and the ON position, all interior light Switch accelerator pedals. fixtures illuminate. This momentary rocker switch The IN position moves the controls the illuminated 15.
  • Page 30 Driver’s Side Control Panel the ENGINE START switch to start the engine. If the engine does not start within 14 seconds, the starter interlock will not allow the operator to engage the starter until an additional 60 seconds have elapsed. Page 24...

  • Page 31: Master Switch

    Master Switch MASTER SWITCH The Master Switch controls the • All other circuits are placed in the DAY RUN or NIGHT electrical system and lights under de-energized. RUN position with the engine the selected ENGINE STOP, DAY running, and with the desired side RUN, NIGHT RUN, or PARK control panel switch selected.

  • Page 32: Destination Signs

    Destination Signs DESTINATION SIGNS Electronic Destination Operator’s Display and The operator uses the ODK to control and verify the sign system’s Sign Keyboard (ODK) message displays during normal There is a front destination sign and operation. a side destination sign. The front NOTE Refer to the destination sign code sign is located above the...
  • Page 33 Destination Signs Keypad Key Definitions Route Key DEST A and DEST B Keys Menu Key Press to allow route number entry. These keys are used to set a This function is determined by the destination or to change a transit authority programming. destination display.

  • Page 34: Destination Sign Dimming Feature

    Destination Signs Used to select a given address in The Up and Down keys are used to the transit authority destination increase/decrease the display listing. brightness levels. The left and right keys are used to Alpha: A - F Keys scroll through the route an selection menus.

  • Page 35: Driver's Seat

    Driver’s Seat DRIVER’S SEAT EGEND 4-Way Adjustable Headrest Support Back Inclination Handle Seat Inclination Handle Air Lumbar Adjustments Auto Actuator Button Suspension Limitor Height Adjuster Manual Slide Release Page 29...

  • Page 36: Ussc™ Q91 Driver's Seat

    Driver’s Seat USSC™ Q91 Driver’s controls which enable a wide range Backrest Inclination Handle of comfort adjustments. Adjust backrest by turning this Seat knob clockwise or counter clockwise. NOTE WARNING Seat Inclination Handle This handle allows the seat A switch is installed inside the Stop the vehicle and apply the cushion angle to be adjusted front seat cushion which will...

  • Page 37: Driver's Seat Belt

    Driver’s Seat Suspension Limitor and across the lap and then This three position range limiter engaging the buckle on the tongue. allows adjustments to the A quick tug on the belt will lock the suspension. The inward reel device. The reel device is position allows full suspension self-adjusting.

  • Page 38: Air Brake System Operation

    Air Brake System Operation AIR BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION The vehicle is designed with a dual annoying jerking motion as the Air pressure must be above 70 psi circuit air-operated brake system, vehicle stops. before air brakes can develop their activated by the brake treadle valve, full effectiveness.

  • Page 39: Wet Weather Operation

    Air Brake System Operation Wet Weather Operation To apply: If driving through deep water is CAUTION ! unavoidable, lightly apply the brakes to dry out wet brake linings. A significant reduction in braking The emergency parking brake is not to be applied while the efficiency may be experienced if vehicle is in motion, except in brake linings are wet.

  • Page 40: Brake Interlock

    Air Brake System Operation Brake Interlock are designed to remain applied as Rear Axle Brakes Safety long as these systems are Circuit functioning and enabled. CAUTION ! The rear axle brakes contribute to The BRAKE ON indicator most of the braking effort required to illuminates when the interlocks are The vehicle air pressure must be stop a loaded vehicle.

  • Page 41: Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs)

    Air Brake System Operation Anti-Lock Braking Under Normal operations condition occurs, notify service personnel immediately. System (ABS) The ABS indicator light allows the operator to monitor ABS system. In the event of a malfunction in the NOTE NOTE ABS system, the ABS indicator light, located on the front instrument An ABS fault condition does not Normal brake application is...

  • Page 42: Engine Operation

    Engine Operation ENGINE OPERATION Pre Start-Up Inspection Starting an Electronically The red STOP ENGINE and an amber CHECK ENGINE light, Controlled Engine Maintenance and Service personnel located on the front instrument are required to perform a daily pre warning indicator panel, will start-up check to ensure adequate CAUTION ! illuminate for approximately 10...

  • Page 43: Engine Warm Up

    Engine Operation engine is programmed to inject temperature of 140°F (60°C), or If idling is unavoidable, use the High sufficient fuel for starting. until an appropriate period of time Idle feature. has elapsed. High Idle NOTE Operating the Engine This feature increases engine idle If the engine does not start within speed from the normal 800 rpm to 14 seconds, allow one minute for...

  • Page 44: Stopping The Engine

    Engine Operation ensures the alternator is Starting Engine From performing efficiently, and Rear Control Panel batteries are constantly CAUTION ! charged. DANGER The vehicle climate control Ensure the gear selector is in neutral and the parking brake is system operation is more Use extreme caution if any work applied before starting the efficient when the engine runs...

  • Page 45: Stopping Engine From Rear Control Panel

    Engine Operation Apply parking brake, and put Stopping Engine From alarm and an amber CHECK gear range selector into ENGINE indicator light, located on Rear Control Panel NEUTRAL. the front instrument panel, will Place the Ignition Control illuminate. An audible alarm and a Place the Master Switch, switch in the OFF position.
  • Page 46 Engine Operation safe location and shutdown the engine. NOTE High Coolant Temperature The engine protection system is The Engine Protection system triggered whenever the coolant will remain active unless the fault temperature is greater than 220°F condition clears or the ignition circuit is cycled off and on again.

  • Page 47: B.a.e.™ Hybrid Propulsion System

    B.A.E.™ Hybrid Propulsion System B.A.E.™ HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Hybrid Electric Vehicle moving vehicle into energy which is Alternating Current stored in the ESS for later use. (HEV) Propulsion System Traction Generator Refer to your BAE™ service manual Operation (ACTG) for further information on the In a HEV propulsion system, the The ACTG converts the mechanical HybriDrive®...

  • Page 48: Alternating Current Traction Motor (Actm)

    B.A.E.™ Hybrid Propulsion System Alternating Current Motor Speed Warning continue to sound until the ACTM rotor speed drops below 100% rated Traction Motor (ACTM) Indicator speed. The ACTM converts the electrical If the ACTM rotor speed (vehicle WARNING energy from the Alternating Current speed) continues to increase to Traction Generator (ACTG) and the 110% rated speed, the PCS will...

  • Page 49: Propulsion Control System (Emergency) Override Switch

    B.A.E.™ Hybrid Propulsion System Propulsion Control limits and allow the operator short to the PCS, which in turn term operation in order to move the determines how much regenerative System (Emergency) vehicle to a safe location. power is to be extracted from the Override Switch rear brakes via the ACTM.

  • Page 50: Stop Hev Indicator

    B.A.E.™ Hybrid Propulsion System The HEV propulsion system does Stop HEV Indicator Throttle pedal output voltage is not require a transmission resulting higher than the maximum This red indicator illuminates when in a smooth vehicle acceleration. allowable value when pedal is a severe fault is detected within the fully depressed.

  • Page 51: Driver's Pre-Service Inspection

    Driver’s Pre-Service Inspection DRIVER’S PRE-SERVICE INSPECTION In order to maintain safe operation, Kneeling/Ramp beepers will Interior Inspection perform the following inspections sound. Rotate Master Switch to the daily. Headlights will be ON and must RUN position. be changed with the foot Make any necessary repairs or Start the engine.
  • Page 52 Driver’s Pre-Service Inspection Check all interior doors. Ensure they are secure, and emergency equipment is in place. 10. Adjust interior mirror to maximize view of passengers. 11. Check operation of front heater/defroster unit, passenger heaters, and air conditioning unit. 12. Ensure correct operation of the horn, windshield wipers, and washer.

  • Page 53: Lighting And Electrical

    Lighting and Electrical LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL Lighting Operation directly above the driver will NOTE illuminate. All interior and exterior lighting A dimmer switch, located above the circuits are activated by placing the All interior lights turn OFF when Driver’s Light switch, allows the Master Switch in the DAY RUN the transmission gear selector is operator to adjust the driver light...

  • Page 54: Exterior Lighting

    Lighting and Electrical NORM position, all interior lights, will illuminate when the doors are Compartment Lights with the exception of the front first authorized. There are two lights located inside row curbside and roadside lights, the radio compartment and are will illuminate.

  • Page 55: Batteries

    Lighting and Electrical Stoplights Batteries A booster jumper cable connector is located in the rear engine Four stoplights, two on each side on compartment directly below the the rear of the vehicle, illuminate WARNING engine panel and a second jumper when the brakes are applied.
  • Page 56 Lighting and Electrical This switch, while in the OFF position, disconnects power to all electrical circuits preventing possible personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle. If service is to be performed on the engine or electrical system: • Place the battery isolator switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 57: Heating, Air Conditioning, And Ventilation

    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND VENTILATION In addition to controlling the engine and operator’s side window for Ventilation Control operating temperature, the engine defrosting. This three position (OFF, HEAT, coolant is circulated throughout the The other two outlets allow air to be VENTILATION) rotary control knob vehicle to heat exchangers.

  • Page 58: Climate Control System

    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Climate Control System Climate Control System switch also controls the blowers and floor heater. Switch A combination heating/air conditioning/ventilation system is used to provide passenger comfort NOTE by automatically cooling, heating, ventilating, dehumidifying, and The EAS must be charging in filtering air.

  • Page 59: Fresh Air Ventilation

    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation side control panel, allows the Front Defroster Unit Driver’s Vents operator to activate the overhead To draw fresh filtered air into the Five vents, one located above the blower unit in the operator’s vehicle: driver’s windshield and the other compartment for increased four on either side and below the circulation.

  • Page 60: Intelligaire™ Climate Control System

    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation IntelligAIRE™ Climate • The master switch in the Day Run or Night Run position. Control System • The engine running. • The side control panel climate control system switch activated. Display Panel The display panel consists of four touch keys, three digit display and a number of display indicators.
  • Page 61 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Up key Select key Outside Temperature Indicator This touch button is used to This touch button is used to select When illuminated, the outside manually raise the setpoint the data to be displayed: INSIDE temperature will be displayed on the temperature in increments of 1°.

  • Page 62: Passenger Entrance And Exit Doors

    Passenger Entrance and Exit Doors PASSENGER ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS All vehicle operators must be Door System Operation Check the curbside mirror to familiar with the purpose and ensure passengers are a safe To board and unload passengers: functions of the various door distance from the vehicle controls and related systems, in before proceeding.

  • Page 63: Pull Cord Stop Request

    Passenger Entrance and Exit Doors After passengers have exited or A sign located on the center line of Speed Sensing Interlock entered the vehicle, press the the front bridge compartment, which Front and rear doors will not open if door control R (Rear) button faces the passengers, also the vehicle is moving in excess of again.

  • Page 64: Door Master Switch

    Passenger Entrance and Exit Doors Emergency Procedure: the right side of the front door, brake interlocks. The accelerator and turning the valve handle and brake interlocks will be released Turn the door emergency counter-clockwise. when the toggle switch is placed in release valve handle in the the DISABLE position.

  • Page 65: External Front Door Access Switch

    Passenger Entrance and Exit Doors can now be opened by pushing outward on door panels. If pulled by mischief, the operator NOTE can reset by authorizing the rear door. The Master switch must be placed in the ENGINE STOP position in order to activate the front door access switch External Front Door Access Switch...

  • Page 66: Emergency Escape Exits

    Emergency Escape Exits EMERGENCY ESCAPE EXITS In extreme emergencies, where the Become familiar with the location of To operate the rear roof hatch: doors cannot be used, the following all egress windows and any other Turn the red knob to the exit escape exits are provided: emergency exits before putting the position.

  • Page 67: Kneeling System

    Kneeling System KNEELING SYSTEM The kneeling system is designed to A warning alarm alerts boarding NOTE lower the front of the vehicle passengers that the vehicle is approximately 3.5 inches, by kneeling or rising. exhausting air from the front axle Releasing the kneeling switch at Brake and accelerator interlocks are any time during the lowering of...
  • Page 68 Kneeling System Press the front door control Raising the vehicle button again to the close the front door. The vehicle is now CAUTION ! ready for operation. Boarding passengers must stand clear and wait until the vehicle NOTE has been completely lowered before entering the vehicle.

  • Page 69: Wheelchair Ramp System

    Wheelchair Ramp System WHEELCHAIR RAMP SYSTEM An electro-hydraulically operated the hook on the T-handle key into Operation wheelchair ramp is located in the ramp channel and lift ramp upward. front door step area. The ramp Grab hold of the handle strap on the WARNING platform pivots around a hydraulic ramp and slowly lower the ramp into...
  • Page 70 Wheelchair Ramp System To deploy the ramp, press the upper part of the control switch until the ramp has been completely deployed. NOTE A warning beeper, and interior and exterior flashing lights activate when the ramp is energized. To stow the ramp, press the lower part of the ramp switch To open the front door, place until the ramp has stowed and...

  • Page 71: Wheelchair Restraint System

    Wheelchair Restraint System WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM Mobility Device Step 1: Secure Wheelchair Secure two (2) front tie-downs: Pull hooks and attach to a solid Securement Instructions Center the wheelchair (facing frame member of the forward) in the vehicle’s wheelchair (Fig. A1). securement position;...
  • Page 72 Wheelchair Restraint System (Press red lever or pull cable (aisle - side) and fasten rear securement belts. All belts release if retractors function together (Fig. A2). must be returned to their stored manually). position once released. Step 3: Release Wheelchair and Secure two (2) rear tie-downs: Occupant Pull hooks and attach to a solid...

  • Page 73: Engine Cooling System

    Engine Cooling System ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Under normal driving conditions, the When coupling 1 engages, the fan Checking and coolant temperature gauge should operates at 800 rpm. Coupling 2 Replenishing Engine read between 170°-195°F operates at 2200 rpm. Coolant (76°-90.6°C), and the temperature The engine coolant tank is located should not exceed 205°F (96°C).

  • Page 74: High Coolant Temperature

    Engine Cooling System Check and replenish engine coolant High Coolant through an access door located at Temperature the rear, above the radiator CAUTION ! Engine shutdown will occur if compartment door, on the roadside coolant exceeds normal operating of the vehicle. If the cooling system is frozen, temperature.

  • Page 75: Modular Traction System (Mts) Coolant

    Engine Cooling System NOTE Refer to the Engine Manual for recommended anti-freeze and additives. Modular Traction System (MTS) Coolant A loss of coolant or if the coolant level falls below the probe assembly in the MTS coolant tank, a red HYBRID COOLANT LOW indicator light, located on the front instrument panel, will illuminate and an audible...

  • Page 76: Amerex™ Fire Suppression System

    Amerex™ Fire Suppression System AMEREX™ FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM EGEND Power Indicator Trouble Indicator Fire Indicator Trace Gas Level Indicator Significant Gas Level Indicator Alarm Silence Indicator System Test Button Relay Reset Indicator Manual Activator 10. Fluorescent Display Panel NOTE The methane detection system is not applicable to this vehicle.

  • Page 77: Fire Suppression System

    Amerex™ Fire Suppression System Trouble Indicator Significant Gas Level Relay Reset Button This indicator light notifies the Indicators (non applicable) Pushing this button resets the operator that there is a fault in These indicators illuminate relay after gas or fire alarm has the fire suppression system.

  • Page 78: Automatic Operation

    Amerex™ Fire Suppression System activated when a heat source of or RELAY RESET button may be The vehicle may be moved after the over 280°F (138°C) is detected. The pushed at any time before the fire suppression system sensors activate an audible alarm countdown timer reaches zero automatically shuts down the engine and a front dash mounted red FIRE...
  • Page 79 Amerex™ Fire Suppression System fire suppression controls, a manual override system can be utilized. In this situation, the operator should proceed to take the following steps: Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Shut off engine. Pull the ring pin on the manual actuator, located on the front instrument panel.

  • Page 80: Exterior Compartment And Service Access Doors

    Exterior Compartment and Service Access Doors EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT AND SERVICE ACCESS DOORS EGEND Windshield Washer Filler Door Front Roof Hatch Front Heater/Defroster Access Door Lithium-ion Energy Storage System Enclosure (ESS) Thermo King Air Conditioning Unit Rear Upper Compartment Access Door Rear Engine Compartment Access Door Engine Oil Filler Access Door...
  • Page 81 Exterior Compartment and Service Access Doors Front Roof Hatch suppression bottles (25 and 15 EGEND Front Heater/Defroster lbs) are accessible through this 18. DEF Filler Access Door Access Door door. 19. Battery Compartment Door Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Rear Engine Compartment 20.
  • Page 82 Exterior Compartment and Service Access Doors 11. Air Rail Access Door 12. Fuel Level Sensor Access Door 13. Air Dryer Access Door 14. Radiator Compartment Door 15. Surge and MTS Filler Access Door 16. Air Cleaner Access Door 17. Webasto Heater Compartment Door Webasto heater fuel filter, air conditioning compressor, power...

  • Page 83: General Data And Technical Information

    General Data and Technical Information GENERAL DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION ROPULSION YSTEM LUID APACITIES Length (over bumpers) 40’ - 5” (12.319 m) US G ITRES Height 132” (3.35 m) Engine Oil 26.5 Width (Including mirrors) 102” (2.59 m) Modular Traction System Fluid 11.4 Turning Radius (Over bumper) 43’...

  • Page 84: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Daimler Buses North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 85 Index anti-freeze chart ............. 69 high coolant temperature ........68 accelerator pedal .............. 6 low coolant level ............. 68 air brake system ............. 32 air brake system operation brake interlock ............34 destination sign .............. 26 emergency/parking brake control ......33 0 through 9 keys ............
  • Page 86 Index emergency brake override switch engine ....... 56 front door malfunction inspection, pre start-up ........... 57 ......... 36 passenger entrance and exit low coolant level ....... 56 ............. 39 rear door malfunction low oil pressure ..........58 ............39 speed sensing interlock operation ........
  • Page 87 Index fuel filler door ............76 fuel level sensor access door ......76 gauge radiator compartment door ........76 water temperature ..........11 rear engine compartment access door ....75 gauges rear roof hatch ............75 air system ..............10 surge and mts filler ..........
  • Page 88 Index hev operation interior lighting ............41 ............47 motor speed warning indicator lighting operation ......42 ........... 47 pcs override main electrical compartment light ............43 ....... 48 stoplights ..............49 lights and indicators ............13 inspection driver walk around test ..........
  • Page 89 Index curbside mirror control switch ....... 20 dash lights dimmer ..........23 transmission gear range selector driver’s booster blower switch ......20 alternating current traction motor ......7 driver’s door control push buttons ....7 driver’s light dimmer ..........20 driver’s light switch ..........
  • Page 90 Index next stop ..............16 parking brake applied ..........15 rear door indicator ..........16 regenerative braking applied indicator ....17 regenerative braking off indicator ......17 right turn signal ............16 stop engine .............. 14 stop hev indicator ........... 17 wait to start ..............

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