PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and Stopping Procedures 6-5
Injury, explosion, battery acid damage or
charging system overload may result if these
jump starting procedures are not precisely
followed.
WARNING
Wear eye protection and remove rings, metal
jewelry and watches with metal bands.
DANGER
The battery could rupture or explode if jump
started when the run-down battery fluid is
frozen or if the battery fluid level is low. Check
condition of run-down battery before
attempting to jump start.
DANGER
The gases given off by batteries while jump
starting are explosive. Do not smoke near
batteries.
CAUTION
Do not let the two vehicles touch. Keep a
walk-through distance between the two
vehicles. Make sure positive (red) and
negative (black) jumper cable clamps do not
touch.
CAUTION
Never connect the jumper cable to the
negative terminal post of the run-down battery.
CAUTION
Do not jump start if a maintenance-free battery
has a yellow test indicator. Have the battery
replaced.
WARNING
Before attempting to jump start, make sure the
parking brake is applied and the transmission
is in neutral (N). Turn off all lights, heaters
and other electrical accessories.
To jump start, proceed as follows:
1. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the booster power
source. If the good battery is in another
vehicle, that vehicle's engine must be shut
OFF before connecting;
2. Connect the other end of the same red
jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal bar
on the battery;
3. Connect one end of the black jumper cable
to the negative (-) post on the booster power
source;
4. Connect the other end of the same black
jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on
the structure; If the good battery is in
another vehicle, start that vehicle's engine;
5. Let the engine run for a few minutes, then
start the vehicle with the run-down battery;
6. Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse
order given in steps 1 through 4.
NOTE
Jumper cables must be rated at 500 cranking
amperes. If jumper cable length is 20 feet (6
m) or less, use 2/0 (AWG) gauge wires. If
cable length is between 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9
m), use 3/0 (AWG) gauge wires.
JUMP STARTING
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ENGINE WARM-UP
After starting the engine, keep the parking brake
applied and let the engine run at slow idle for
two minutes to allow lubricating oil to reach the
turbocharger. Increase engine speed to fast idle,
using the FAST IDLE switch located on the