October 2020 – issue 1
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ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual
Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued)
4E - Moving / driving the vehicle
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After starting the vehicle, the pressure in the braking system should be above 6.5bar, a buzzer will sound until the air
pressure reaches this level. The various instruments and indicators should be normal.
DO NOT move out with the vehicle until the brakes have been fully released.
When driving the vehicle normally:
The indicator for the air pressure gauge should be within the range of 6.5-10 bar.
The alarm will engage if the pressures are incorrect.
Please pay attention to the following while driving a vehicle:
Stop the vehicle and check should some abnormal sound be heard, or some abnormal odour can be smelt.
Abrupt acceleration or emergency braking should be avoided as much as possible whilst you are driving.
Unnecessary revving of the vehicle should be avoided as much as possible whilst you are driving. When going downhill,
pay special attention to the pneumatic brake or retarder, as well as the service brake, these should be used so as to
control the vehicle speed.
DO NOT switch off the vehicle while the vehicle is going downhill, since this will cause insufficient air pressure in the
braking system and malfunction of the power steering.
DO NOT
select neutral when coasting down hills, as this is not only dangerous, but can cause extensive damage to the
motor.
Please note the following points for driving in winter conditions:
DO maintain the level of and add the specified coolant to the cooling system.
DO remove the accumulated water in the air tanks after stopping.
DO check the fluid levels, the specific gravity and the voltage of the electrolyte in the battery.
Low voltage system
Use only recommended coolant for the cooling system, as specified by the engine manufacturer.
The vehicle should not be driven before releasing all the brakes.
4F - Shutting down the vehicle
：
Turn the ignition key to the position ACC to switch-off the vehicle.
Note
：
Select the “N” position on the shift range selector and then turn off the power (key OFF).
After shutting down the vehicle, engage the parking brake.
WARNING:
If you leave the vehicle running, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, and people could be injured. If you
must leave the vehicle in ‘ready mode’, DO NOT LEAVE the vehicle until you have completed all of the following:
Put the shift range selector in
N
(Neutral).
Apply the park brake and emergency brake and ensure they are properly engaged.
Chock the wheels and take any other appropriate action to prevent the vehicle from moving.
NOTE: If the passenger door is open while the vehicle is in ‘ready mode’ and without the park brake applied; a
buzzer will sound. Apply the park brake and the buzzer will turn off.
