PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Care and Maintenance 8-17
WALK-AROUND INSPECTION (BEFORE EVERY TRIP)
NOTE
Inspect the vehicle in a circular manner as shown in the illustration.
APPROACHING THE VEHICLE

Check under the vehicle for oil, fuel,
coolant leaks or other signs of damage.

Check exterior body surfaces for signs
of breaks or damage.

Check that baggage and service
compartment doors are properly closed.
PREPARATION

Drain accumulated water from
accessory and wet air tanks.

Close air tank drain valves.

Start the engine and let the air pressure
build up to normal. Stop engine.

Switch on hazard warning flashers.

Make sure parking brakes are applied.
STEP 1: FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Check condition of wheel rim. Especially
look for cracks, missing nuts, bent or
broken studs.

Check condition of tire: properly inflated,
no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or
any signs of misalignment; valve stem
not touching wheel or rim; valve cap in
place.

Check windshield and headlights washer
reservoir fluid level and add if necessary.
STEP 2: FRONT OF THE VEHICLE

Check for damage and clean if dirty.

Check windshield wiper arms for proper
spring tension.

Check wiper blades for any damage,
“dead” rubber and attachment to arm.

Check to see if there is no mud, snow,
ice build-up or other obstruction in front
of the ACB radar sensor, if applicable.

Check clearance and identification
lights, they should be clean, operating
and of the proper color. Refer to
“Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.

Turn on headlights. High and low beams
should be operating and lenses clean. If
equipped, check fog lights. Refer to
“Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.

Left and right front turn signal lights
clean, operating and proper color. Refer
to “Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.