PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Care and Maintenance 8-4
Marking Ink (Felt-tip Pens)
Treat with Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (MEK) followed
by method two.
Oil, Grease And Paint
Remove excess using a knife. Treat with
method one followed by method two. If stain
persists, repeat procedure.
Rust Stains
Remove rust stains by following method two.
Apply a warm oxalic acid solution to stained
area. Rinse with water.
Tar
Soften tar with benzene, then treat using method
one followed by method two.
Chewing Gum
Soften gum with cyclohexane. Carefully scrape
off stains using a sharp knife or razor blade.
PLASTIC AND VINYL
Clean plastic and vinyl trim using a clean damp
cloth or sponge. For vinyl trim marks, use a
lukewarm all purpose cleaner or a mild saddle
soap. Remove water spots and soap traces
using a clean damp cloth or sponge. Dry with a
clean soft cloth.
Remove grease, tar or oil stains with a clean
cloth or sponge and an all purpose or solvent-
type vinyl cleaner.
Apply a colorless vinyl or leather protective
product to maintain the luster and pliability of the
plastic or vinyl surface.
WINDOWS
Clean the inside of the windows with a solution
of one part vinegar to ten parts water.
STAINLESS STEEL
Use a stainless steel cleaner and follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Stainless steel
cleaning solution may be ordered from Prevost
Car Inc. quoting part number 68-0356.
HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE
Remove stains on laminate surfaces with a
household detergent, methylated spirits or
mineral turps. Clean with a mild liquid abrasive
and water solution if stain persists.
CARPET
Vacuum carpets regularly to prolong carpet life.
RUBBER COMPONENTS
Use only pure water or glycerin to clean stains
on rubber components.
CAUTION
Never use solvents on rubber components.
FLOOR CLEANING
Clean vinyl floors with a quality nonionic
detergent cleaner. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for cleaning.
Remove any excess detergent solution using a
wet/dry vacuum or mop. Rinse floor with a
solution of one part Clorox to ten parts warm
water.
Polish dry floor using a high-speed buffer and a
smooth red 3-M polishing pad.
Mop floor periodically with a solution of 5 per
cent Clorox in warm water.
NOTE
For custom or special floor covering materials,
consult the manufacturer or your converter for
information on how to clean and maintain
these types of floors.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Frequent washing and waxing of the vehicle
exterior will help protect the finish and luster.
The paint finish is attacked by the abrasive
effects of airborne particles and corrosive
pollutants.
Before washing the exterior of the vehicle, close
the fresh air dampers using the “REC” button
located on HVAC control panel and on the air
intake duct in the evaporator compartment.
Install keyhole protectors to prevent water from
penetrating. Rinse vehicle with water to remove
all loose dirt. Wash vehicle using a quality brand
car
wash soap. Follow manufacturer's