Blue Bird Vision 2021, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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R O U T I N E O P E R A T I O N R O U T I N E O P E R A T I O N
Push Button Shifter
The Electric Blue Bird Bus does not have a transmission. The motor is directly coupled to the rear axle via
a single drive shaft. When a drive state is selected on the push button shifter pad, a clockwise, counter-
clockwise or neutral command will be given to the main drive motor. As power is applied to the motor
using the accelerator pedal, a forward or reverse motion will result. If neutral is selected the power will be
blocked, resulting in no motion.
Three drive states (Reverse, Neutral, Drive) can be selected using the “push button” shifter. Ensure that the
brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is stationary before selecting a drive state. A “P” will appear in the
shifter display window when in Park Mode.
Park Mode
To enter Park Mode apply the service brake pedal and activate the parking brake by pulling out the park
brake valve. No Drivetrain power is available when in Park Mode resulting in the drive motor being disabled.
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WARNING! WARNING!
Do not engage Park Mode while the vehicle is in motion or
loss of vehicle control may result. The vehicle does not automatically enter
Park Mode when the key is switched off. When the Park Brake is actuated,
the vehicle will enter Park Mode. The driver needs to always actuate the Park
Mode before exiting the bus to avoid unwanted vehicle movement. If parking
long term on an incline, it is recommended to chock the bus as well.
NOTE: If the bus is charging,
the shifter will stay illuminated,
even with the key removed
from the ignition. While the
LEDs on the shifter are still on,
the bus will be inoperable.
See
“Charging” for more details.