Blue Bird Vision 2021, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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D R I V E R S H A N D B O O K
Reverse Position (R)
The bus will move backward when in Reverse Position (R) and the accelerator is pressed. Power steering is active.
Neutral Position (N)
When the vehicle is in Neutral Position (N), it will roll freely. No traction power is applied by the drive motor if the accelerator pedal is
pressed. Power steering will be active while in neutral.
Drive Position (D)
The bus will move in the forward direction when in Drive Position (D) and accelerator is pressed. Power steering is active.
Additional Buttons
Although ‘P’ may be listed on the Push Button shifter, it will not engage the parking brake. It is used to toggle between “park” mode and
“neutral” position while the Parking Brake is engaged.
Anti-Roll Back and Creep
The bus is equipped with an anti-roll back feature. The system is designed to prevent movement in the opposite direction of the selected
Shifter position. If in ‘R’ position it reduces forward motion or in ‘D’ position it reduces backward motion. The effort to hold the vehicle
still comes from the electric traction motor. Because electric motors can overheat, the anti-roll back feature will time out and release the
vehicle to roll freely after 5 seconds. The feature is reset every time the vehicle comes to a complete stop and the brake pedal is pressed.