SETRA S 411, S 415 HD, S 415 HDC, S 415, S 416 Operating Instruction

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S 411/415 HD, S 415 HDC, S 415/416/417 HDH/04.2012 GB

04.2012 EvoBus GmbH

Not to be reprinted, reproduced or translated in any form without prior permission.

Address for orders:

EvoBus GmbH Service Documentation D-89077 Ulm, Germany

Printed in Germany

Order no.:

A 629 584 53 73

Introduction

The user information supplied with each bus is intended for use only by persons who are qualified to operate the bus. The user information is split into the following parts:

The Driver's Operating Instructions are intended to answer all important questions concerning operation of the bus in a concise and clearly understandable manner.

More detailed and complete information, as well as further information relevant to safety, can be found in the Operating Instructions.

The Maintenance Record serves as a guide to the technical care of the bus. It contains all the information on maintenance intervals and maintenance tasks as well as pages for confirming that the maintenance work has been carried out.

Please make sure that you read the “Safety” section before you use the vehicle for the first time. Before the bus is driven, please make sure that you have read and understood the contents of these Operating Instructions.

Items of optional equipment are also described, if their operation needs explanation. The bus delivered to you has been customised in accordance with your order, therefore some descriptions and diagrams may differ from the equipment on your bus.

The Driver's Operating Instructions, the Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Record are important documents and must always be carried in the bus.

Our buses are the subject of ongoing development. You are therefore asked to appreciate that we reserve the right to make modifications to the design, equipment and technical features. For these reasons, no claims can be made based upon the contents of this user information.

Environmental protection

The declared policy of EvoBus GmbH is one of integrated environmental protection. This policy starts at the root causes and encompasses in its management decisions all the consequences for the environment which could arise from production processes or the products themselves.

The objectives are for the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

Operate your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner and you will help to protect the environment. Fuel consumption and wear in the drive train (engine, clutch, transmission, axles, brakes, tyres) are extremely dependent on your driving style.

We hope you enjoy driving your bus. EvoBus GmbH

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Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The use of symbols and their mean-

ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Notes on vehicle safety . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EU Directive 2001/85 . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Navigation and global positioning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation of the radio and mobile

communications equipment . . . . . . . . 7

Operation of mobile phones and radio equipment without an exterior

aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Washing the outside of the bus in an

automatic vehicle wash . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storage space for hand luggage . . . . . 9

Driver's rest area safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windscreen wiper system safety

precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Safety precautions for the air-

conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation of auxiliary heating . . . . . 10

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preparation for the journey - daily

tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparation for the journey - weekly

tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Preparation for the journey - monthly

tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional maintenance tasks

dependent on bus use . . . . . . . . . . 16

General bus care and mainten-

ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Running-in guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . 26

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Loading a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ball hitch trailer coupling and open-jaw trailer coupling (detachable)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting the power supply . . . . . 32

Trailer coupling maintenance . . . . . . 33

Refuelling (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 33

BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

AdBlue service product . . . . . . . . . . 37

Filling with AdBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Operating/malfunction displays: fuel

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Function of the accident data

recorder (ADR) (option) . . . . . . . . . . 44

Brake system safety precautions . . . 45

Emergency braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Braking and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brakes with anti-locking protec-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Applying the parking brake . . . . . . . 47

Releasing the parking brake . . . . . . 48

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Emergency braking in the event of

failure of both brake circuits . . . . . . 48

EBS brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . . . 50

Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

(system description) . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

(function description) . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Deactivating the Electronic Stability

Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Operating/malfunction displays:

brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Operating 230/400 V systems

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Fitting the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . 62

Swivelling the skibox (option) . . . . . 64

Further skibox (option) operating

instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Note on maintenance work . . . . . . . 65

Cleaning the underbody . . . . . . . . . 66

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Care/cleaning of light-alloy

wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Care and cleaning of covers and

upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Care/cleaning of fabric covers . . . . 73

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre

covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Care/cleaning of leather covers . . . . 76

At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Driver's area overview . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Switches on the left section of the

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Switches on the right section of the

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

DTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tachograph (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Door pushbuttons in the driver's

area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Location of tools and emergency

equipment on the bus . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Location of the fire extinguish-

ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Location of the first-aid kits . . . . . . 96

Tow bar location (option) . . . . . . . . 97

Location of the replacement mirror

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Reversing aid display in the exterior

mirror (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Emergency hammer (option) . . . . . . 99

Driver's rest area (bus with roof-mounted air-conditioning

system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Driver's rest area (bus with TopAir integrated air-conditioning

system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . 104

Reversing camera washer fluid

reservoir (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Seat belt reminder display . . . . . . . 107

Exterior flaps on S 411 HD . . . . . . 108

Exterior flaps on S 415 HD . . . . . . 110

Exterior flaps on S 415/416/417

HDH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Layout and function description: fire extinguishing system

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Fire extinguishing system operating

and malfunction displays . . . . . . . . 114

Driver's area controls . . . . . . . . . 115

Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Adjustable steering column . . . . . . 119

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Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Steering column switch for light

and wiper functions . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Steering column switch for retarder

and cruise control (overview) . . . . . 125

Overview of steering wheel buttons

and display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Steering wheel buttons . . . . . . . . . 133

Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Display screen (description) . . . . . . 135

Permanent displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Trailer turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Overview of main menus and

submenus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Display screen menu control

logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Event notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Instrument cluster buttons . . . . . . 152

Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . 153

RESET button (to reset trip

computer data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

DIAG button (on-board dia-

gnostics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

SET button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Adjusting the volume of the turn

signal buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Setting the wipe interval/rain

sensor sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Setting the courtesy lighting

switch-on duration . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Switching the daytime driving lights

on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Activating the transmission shift system failsafe mode (GO 240-8

PowerShift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Adjusting the display brightness

(daytime brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Adjusting the display brightness

(night brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Right-hand steering wheel but-

tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Radio volume adjustment . . . . . . . 170

Driver's area on-board PA system

volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Adjusting the volume of the intercom in the driver's rest area/

on-board kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Telephone volume adjustment . . . . 173

Initiating an outgoing call using the driver's rest area/kitchenette

intercom (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Initiating an outgoing call using the

driver's area intercom (option) . . . . 174

Answering an incoming call using the driver's area intercom

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Mobile phone Bluetooth link . . . . . 177

Initiating an outgoing call using a

mobile phone (option) . . . . . . . . . . 179

Answering an incoming call using a

mobile phone (option) . . . . . . . . . . 181

Operating/malfunction displays:

telephone (intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Parking brake and emergency

release device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Air suspension safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Raising/lowering the bus . . . . . . . 184

Normal level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Operating/malfunction displays:

level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Activating and deactivating the

trailing axle axle load transfer . . . . 187

Activating/deactivating the bus

stop brake (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Drive-off lock at door II with hinged

step (HDH only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Important notes on the steering

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Turning the steering wheel when

the bus is stationary . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Switching on the panorama camera

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Switch descriptions . . . . . . . . . . 193

Master safety switch (emergency-off

switch) (national variant) . . . . . . . . 196

Switch for windscreen roller

sunblind (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Switch for co-driver's roller sunblind

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Switch for upper wiper (option) . . . 198

Driver's area lighting switch . . . . . 198

Attendant call system switch

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Passenger stop request system

enable switch (option) . . . . . . . . . . 199

Club corner lighting switch

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Reading lamps switch . . . . . . . . . . 199

Centre aisle lighting switch . . . . . . 200

Passenger-compartment lighting

switch positions I+II . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Switch for school bus operation

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Headlamp cleaning system OFF

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Horn changeover switch (op-

tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Kitchenette enable switch (op-

tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Lavatory enable switch (option) . . . 202 Switch for electrical circuits > 100

V (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Active Brake Assist OFF pushbutton

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Switch for the driver's window

heating/mirror heating . . . . . . . . . 203

Windscreen heating switch

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Central locking switch for the

left-side luggage compartment . . . . 204

Central locking switch for the right-

side luggage compartment . . . . . . 204

Neutral gearshift pushbutton . . . . . 204

Driver's power window pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

PA system switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Lane assistant warning system

pushbutton (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Bus stop brake emergency release

switch (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Mirror adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Door I pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Door II pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Switch for deactivating pedal-

activated continuous braking . . . . . 208

Axle load transfer switch (3-axle

buses only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

OFF pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Hazard warning lamps pushbut-

ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Bus stop brake pushbutton

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Pushbutton for reversing camera

washer system (option) . . . . . . . . . 210

Roof hatch switch - air in/air

out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Multichannel system switch

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Reverse warning buzzer switch

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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Pushbutton for raising/lowering the

bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Normal-level pushbutton . . . . . . . . 212

Tank changeover switch (op-

tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Driver’s seat/passenger

seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Driver’s seat safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Grammer driver's seat controls . . . 218 ISRI 6860/875 driver's seat control

elements (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Operation of the jump seat . . . . . . 222

Using the driver's seat belt . . . . . . 223

Operating the jump-seat seat

belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Passenger-compartment-seating

seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Adjusting a passenger seat (new

seat generation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Removing a seat squab (new seat

generation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Fitting a seat squab (new seat

generation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Passenger seat service set . . . . . . 226

Transmission shift systems . . . . 229

Transmission shift system safety

precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Operating the PSH (pneumatic shift

aid) transmission shift system . . . . 230

ZF-AS TRONIC transmission shift system (option) safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

ZF-AS TRONIC transmission shift

system (option) overview . . . . . . . . 232

ZF-AS TRONIC transmission shift system (option) (system

description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Operating the ZF-AS TRONIC trans-

mission shift system (option) . . . . . 234

ZF-AS TRONIC transmission shift system operating/malfunction

displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

GO 240-8 PowerShift transmission shift system (option) (system

description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

GO 240-8 PowerShift transmission shift system (option) gearshift unit

(selector lever) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Operation of the GO 240-8 PowerShift transmission shift

system (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Operation of the GO 240-8 PowerShift failsafe mode using the steering wheel keypad (option) . . . 264

Driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Driving systems (overview) . . . . . . 269

Automatic speed limiter . . . . . . . . 270

Automatic speed limiter (function

description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Variable speed limiter (Tem-

poset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Activating the variable speed limiter

(Temposet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Drive/brake cruise control . . . . . . 274

Activating drive/brake cruise

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Distance cruise control (ART)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

Distance sensor for distance cruise

control (ART) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

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Activating distance cruise control

(ART) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Setting the specified distance . . . . 282

Vehicle ahead detected . . . . . . . . . 284

How to respond to a distance

warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Operating/malfunction displays:

distance cruise control (ART) . . . . . 286

Active Brake Assist (ABA) (system

description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Activation/deactivation of Active

Brake Assist (automatic) . . . . . . . . 288

Activating Active Brake Assist (ABA)

(manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Deactivating Active Brake Assist

(ABA) (manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Sequence of events when emergency braking initiated by Active

Brake Assist (ABA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Function description: warning levels

and emergency braking . . . . . . . . . 293

Operating/malfunction displays:

Active Brake Assist (ABA) . . . . . . . 297

Special driving situations with distance cruise control/Active Brake

Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Important information on the lane assistant warning system

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Deactivating the lane assistant

warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Operating/malfunction displays:

lane assistant warning system . . . . 308

Heating/ventilation/air-condi-

tioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Operating instructions for the air-

conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . 312

Heating/ventilation/air-conditioning

(HVAC) control panel . . . . . . . . . . 314

Manually regulating the blower

speed in the driver's area . . . . . . . 317

Preselecting the passenger-

compartment temperature . . . . . . . 318

Manually regulating the blower speed in the passenger compart-

ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Activating the air-conditioning . . . . 321

Switching on air-recirculation mode in the driver's area and passenger

compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Activating the reheat function . . . . 323

Activating the auxiliary heating

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Programming auxiliary heating

switch-on times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Activating a programmed auxiliary

heating switch-on time . . . . . . . . . 328

Deactivating an activated switch-on

time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Programming the auxiliary heating

switch-on duration . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Switches/controllers in the driver's rest area (bus with roof-mounted

air-conditioning system) . . . . . . . . 332

Switches/controllers in the driver's rest area (bus with TopAir integ-

rated air-conditioning system) . . . . 334

Opening/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Anti-entrapment protection (reversing) in the door closing

direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

Anti-entrapment protection (reduced-power pushback) in the

door opening direction . . . . . . . . . 338

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Door II anti-entrapment protection (reduced-power pushback) activated

by hinged step (HDH only) . . . . . . 339

Emergency operation of the doors in the event of an electrical system failure or CAN bus malfunction . . . 340

Operating/malfunction displays:

doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Unlocking the door circuit (using the remote control, front right door

or driver's door front left) . . . . . . . 345

Unlocking the luggage compartment

flaps using the remote control . . . . 347

Unlocking the luggage compartment flaps using the pushbuttons in the

driver's area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Locking (using the remote con-

trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Central locking system (system

description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Operating/malfunction displays:

central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

Emergency operation (depressurising the doors using the

emergency valves) . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

Emergency closing of the

doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment flaps in the event of a

compressed-air supply failure . . . . 359

Emergency exit through emergency

operation of the roof hatches . . . . 360

On-board kitchenette (op-

tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

General information . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Instructions for operating a

microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Use for the intended purpose . . . . 369

Approved personnel . . . . . . . . . . . 369

First use of the galley . . . . . . . . . . 370

Switching on the galley . . . . . . . . . 371

Filling the fresh water tank inside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

Filling the fresh water tank outside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

Checking and cleaning the fresh

water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

Drawing water from the water

tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

Switching on the boiler . . . . . . . . . 376

Descaling the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . 377

Switching on the sausage heat-

er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379

Cleaning the sausage heater . . . . . 383

Descaling the sausage heater . . . . 383

Switching on the 40-cup coffee

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Brewing coffee in winter . . . . . . . . 387

Cleaning the 40-cup coffee

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

Switching on the 2-carafe filter

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Brewing 1/2 a carafe of coffee (10

cups of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Brewing 1 carafe of coffee (20 cups

of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Brewing 2 carafes of coffee (40

cups of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Manual operation of the 2-carafe

filter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

Descaling the coffee machine . . . . 392

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Draining the fresh water tank . . . . 394

Draining the water lines . . . . . . . . 395

Draining the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

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Draining the 40-cup coffee

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396

Draining the 2-carafe filter sys-

tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

Draining the siphon . . . . . . . . . . . 398

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

Restoring boiler operation following

a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

Using the sausage heater again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Using the 40-cup coffee machine

again after a malfunction . . . . . . . 402

Using the 2-carafe filter system

again after a malfunction . . . . . . . 403

Other malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Switching off the galley . . . . . . . . . 405

On-board kitchenette (integrated into the lavatory cabin)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

Safety precautions/general

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

Use for the intended purpose . . . . 410

Approved personnel . . . . . . . . . . . 410

First use of the galley . . . . . . . . . . 410

Switching on the galley . . . . . . . . . 411

Filling the fresh water tank inside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

Filling the fresh water tank outside

the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414

Checking and cleaning the fresh

water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414

Drawing water from the water

tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

Switching on the sausage heat-

er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

Cleaning the sausage heater . . . . . 418

Descaling the sausage heater . . . . 418

Switching on the coffee ma-

chine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Brewing 1/2 a carafe of coffee (10

cups of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Brewing 1 carafe of coffee (20 cups

of coffee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

Descaling the coffee machine . . . . 421

Dispensing cups of hot water (alternative to coffee machine) . . . 422

Water heater (option) . . . . . . . . . . 423

Setting the thermostat of the water

heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424

Descaling the water heater

boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426

Draining the fresh water tank . . . . 427

Draining the water lines . . . . . . . . 427

Draining the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Draining the siphon . . . . . . . . . . . 429

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

Using the sausage heater again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

Using the coffee machine again

after a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

Using the water heater (option)

again after a malfunction . . . . . . . 434

Other malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Switching off the galley . . . . . . . . . 437

Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

Enabling the lavatory . . . . . . . . . . 440

Switchover between water (WC) and chemical (CC) operation

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

Flushing the WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443

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Drawing water at the handwash

basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444

Filling the soap dispenser . . . . . . . 444

Adding paper hand towels . . . . . . . 445

Adding toilet paper . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Opening the basin undercabin-

et . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Changing waste bags . . . . . . . . . . 446

Filling the fresh water storage

tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446

Emptying the fresh water storage

tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

Emptying the holding tank . . . . . . . 448

Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

Checking the residual current device for the 230 V socket

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450

Lavatory cabins with air heater

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Greasing the impeller of the CC

pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

Practical advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455

Overview of the operating, function and malfunction display screen . . . 461

Engine oil level display . . . . . . . . . 468

Oil level alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469

Oil level information . . . . . . . . . . . 471

Checking the engine oil level with

the dipstick (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick (OM 501/502 LA)

(option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475

Safety instructions for working in

the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 476

Removing the drive belts

(OM 457 LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476

Fitting the drive belts (OM 457 LA) . .479 Removing the drive belts (OM 501

LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482

Fitting the drive belts (OM 501

LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484

Removing the drive belts (OM 502

LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486

Fitting the drive belts (OM 502 LA) . .488 Engine cooling system fan drive

emergency operation . . . . . . . . . . 490

Checking the coolant level of the

engine and heating system . . . . . . 491

Tyres - operating safety and

roadworthiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492

Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492

Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493

Tyre condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493

Tyre age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494

Invisible tyre damage . . . . . . . . . . 494

Tyre load capacity, top speed of

tyres and types of tyres . . . . . . . . 494

Retreaded tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495

Tyre pressures table 295/80 R

22.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496

Safety measures to be taken in the event of a flat tyre or a wheel

change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497

Fitting snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . 498

Removing the spare wheel from the

spare wheel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 498

Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . 499

Removing the wheel trims . . . . . . . 500

Removing the wheels . . . . . . . . . . 501

Fitting the spare wheel . . . . . . . . . 505

Fitting the wheel trims . . . . . . . . . 507

Inflating tyres using the tyre inflator

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508

Pneumatic system test ports under the driver's area, vehicles with

Raufoss unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512

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Pneumatic test ports behind door

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514

Other pneumatic test ports . . . . . . 516

Charging the compressed-air

system of another bus . . . . . . . . . 517

Operating the bus stop brake emer-

gency release switch (option) . . . . 519

Operating/malfunction displays:

steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520

Checking the oil level in the power-

steering expansion tank . . . . . . . . 521

Draining the fuel prefilter . . . . . . . 522

Replacing the filter element for the

fuel prefilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Changing the main fuel filter

(OM 457 LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524

Replacing the main fuel filter (OM

501 LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526

Changing the main fuel filter

(OM 502 LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529

Changing the water heater fuel

filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531

Bleeding the fuel system . . . . . . . . 532

Electrical system safety precau-

tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532

Safety precautions for handling

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533

Measures required for the prevention of damage to buses or components during electric welding

work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534

Electrical system overview - TopClass 400 (illustration shows S 415 HD (2-axle bus) as an example)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536

Driver's area interior switch

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538

Main switch panel (under the

driver’s area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540

Auxiliary switch panel . . . . . . . . . . 542

Ceiling switch panel . . . . . . . . . . . 544

PDB fuse switch panel . . . . . . . . . 546

Battery compartment in 2-axle

buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548

Battery compartment in 3-axle

buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550

Notes on fuse assignments . . . . . . 551

Fuse assignment for the driver’s area interior switch panel, TopClass

400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552

Fuse assignment for the main switch panel (under the driver’s

area), TopClass 400 . . . . . . . . . . . 556

Fuse assignment for auxiliary switch panel, S 411 HD and

S 415 HDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558

Fuse assignment for auxiliary switch panel with PDB (S 415/

416/417 HDH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562

Fuse assignment for PDB on auxiliary switch panel (S 415/

416/417 HDH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566

Fuse assignment for auxiliary switch

panel, S 415 HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568

Fuse assignment for power distribution board (PDB), S 411/415 HD

and S 415 HDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572

Fuse assignment for the ceiling

switch panel, TopClass 400 . . . . . . 576

Handling fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578

Disconnecting vehicle batteries . . . 579

Recharging vehicle batteries . . . . . 580

Notes on jump-starting . . . . . . . . . 581

Jump-start procedure . . . . . . . . . . 582

Activating the on-board dia-

gnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582

Interpreting the on-board dia-

gnostics screen display . . . . . . . . . 584

Clearing the fault memory of the

selected system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585

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Ending on-board diagnostics . . . . . 585

Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585

Adjusting the headlamps for driving

on the left or right . . . . . . . . . . . . 592

Changing the batteries in the radio

remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594

Removing the exterior mirror, fitting

the emergency mirror (option) . . . . 594

Emergency operation of the passen-

ger compartment heating . . . . . . . 596

Maintenance tasks on the bus air-

conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . 597

Scopes of maintenance for the roof-mounted air-conditioning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600

Scopes of maintenance for the TopAir integrated air-conditioning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603

Cleaning the heating system water

filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606

Bleeding the coolant circuit for the “TopAir” heating system in the S

415 HD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609

Bleeding the coolant circuit for the “TopAir” heating system in the S

415/416/417 HDH . . . . . . . . . . . 616

Cleaning the reversing camera . . . . 622

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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623

Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624

Overview of bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627

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Vehicle identification

No. Designation Value

M00_00-0083-01

The identification plate is located at the front entrance on the right

Note:

It is very important to identify the vehicle exactly so that the correct “vehicle data” can be assigned.

M00_00-0155-01

No. Designation Value

Vehicle designation

Headlamp basic setting

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Permissible gross vehicle weight

Permissible gross towing weight

Permissible axle load for front axle

Permissible axle load for driven axle

Permissible axle load for trailing axle

S 415 HD

415 Vehicle length

411 10.16 m 415 12.20 m or 12.30 m 416 13.19 m 417 14.05 m

HD Vehicle height

HDH

High decker

High decker, high

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Vehicle identification

M00_00-0552-71

Vehicle identification number (1) is also marked on the skeleton at the front of the bus. It can be accessed via the spare wheel cover (to open, use the lever in the front right doorway).

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The use of symbols and their meanings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Notes on vehicle safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EU Directive 2001/85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Navigation and global positioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation of the radio and mobile communications equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operation of mobile phones and radio equipment without an exterior aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Washing the outside of the bus in an automatic vehicle wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storage space for hand luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Driver's rest area safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windscreen wiper system safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Safety precautions for the air-conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation of auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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The use of symbols and their meanings

Safety precautions and other important instructions are highlighted by symbols.

In addition to the instructions listed in the contents, the safety and accident prevention regulations issued by German Employer's Liability Insurance Associations must be observed.

Instructions and information printed on the packaging for components, tools and service products must also be observed.

Where information and instructions are to be observed, it is also assumed that the user information is intended for persons who are suitably qualified to carry out the tasks by nature of their education, training and experience.

At the same time, these persons should be able to identify risks that may arise in the undertaking of their tasks and take the necessary measures to avoid them.

Meaning of symbols:

Note:

Notes about important additional information

Caution:

Warning notes about damage that may occur in the event of non-compliance

Danger.

Warning notes for risks to persons

Environmental protection

Notes about environmental protection measures

Reference to more detailed and addi-

tional user information

Notes on vehicle safety

We recommend that you:

Use only genuine parts that are OMNIplus quality tested and conversion parts and accessories that have been expressly approved by EvoBus for the bus model concerned in order to rule out the possibility of jeopardising road safety and invalidating the warranty and general operating permit. These parts have been specially tested for their safety, reliability and suitability.

You can obtain further information from any EvoBus Service Partner.

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Important notes:

Any work or modifications that have been carried out incorrectly on the bus may result in malfunctions.

Tampering with electronic components and their software may cause malfunctions. As electronic components are networked, these malfunctions may also cause other, indirectly related systems to malfunction. These malfunctions may jeopardise the operating safety and reliability of the bus.

Retrofitted electrical or electronic devices must possess type-approval complying with Directive 95/54/EC or ECE Directive 10/02.

Materials that are fitted in the bus during the course of installation, conversion or modification work and that are subject to mandatory firetesting requirements must also satisfy the conditions of EU Directive 95/28/EC.

Materials and components in seats and seat fixtures that are also fitted in the bus during the course of installation, conversion or modification must also satisfy the following directives: 76/115/EEC as amended by 96/38/EC, 74/ 408/EEC as amended by 96/ 37/EC, 77/541/EEC as amended by 96/36/EC

When such materials and components are purchased or installed, care shall be taken to ensure that they are appropriately certified. Use of materials and components that do not possess the certificate referred to above can result in the operating permit being invalidated.

We recommend that you have any work or modifications carried out by an EvoBus Service Partner.

EU Directive 2001/85

Registration as class 1: city public service bus

Vehicles constructed with areas for standing passengers, to allow frequent passenger movement

Registration as class 2: long-distance public service bus

Principally for the carriage of seated passengers. Designed to allow the carriage of standing passengers in the gangway and/or in an area which does not exceed the space provided for two double seats.

Registration as class 3: tourist coach

Exclusively for the carriage of seated passengers.

Important information for buses classified in accordance with EU Directive 2001/85 into class 2 and 3 (mixed approval):

The operator of the bus is responsible for ensuring that the bus is restored to the condition consistent

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Stickers

with the permissible type of operation of the class concerned.

For instance, this means that, in the case of a bus being used in accordance with class 2, it is necessary to ensure that the bus is operated with seating having no aisle-side sideways adjustment.

Stickers

There are various warning stickers affixed to your bus. These are intended to make you and others aware of various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless it is expressly stated on the sticker that you may do so.

Danger.

If you remove warning stickers, this could result in you or other persons failing to recognise dangers. You or others could be injured as a result.

Navigation and global positioning system

Please follow the instructions below if your bus is fitted with a navigation system:

Danger.

Please devote your attention primarily to road and traffic conditions. Do not operate the navigation and positioning system unless the bus is stationary. Please remember that your bus covers 14 m every second when it is only travelling at approximately 30 mph (50 km/h). The navigation system is unable to detect the maximum load-bearing capacity for bridges or the maximum permissible height for driving through underpasses. The driver is responsible for ensuring that bridge load-bearing capacities and maximum headroom clearance are not exceeded.

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Operation of the radio and mobile communications equipment

(e.g. telephone, radio, fax machine, etc.)

Danger.

Please devote your attention primarily to road and traffic conditions. Do not operate the display unit, radio or mobile communications equipment unless the traffic situation permits this to be done safely. Please remember that your bus covers 14 m every second when it is only travelling at approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

Note:

In the Federal Republic of Germany, Section 23, Paragraph 1a of the German road traffic regulations (StVO) prohibit a vehicle driver from using a mobile phone or an on-board telephone/intercom if this use involves lifting up or holding the mobile phone or the telephone/intercom handset.

Danger.

Please observe local legal requirements governing the use of mobile phones or on-board telephones/intercoms in force in the country of vehicle operation.

Operation of mobile phones and radio equipment without an exterior aerial

We advise against making or receiving telephone calls in buses not equipped with an exterior aerial as the operation of radio transmitters, which include but are not limited to radio telephones (mobile phones), may cause inadequately shielded equipment (cardiac pacemakers included) to malfunction.

Note:

If a mobile phone, radio system or fax machine is retrofitted in the bus in a manner that does not comply with EvoBus installation specifications, the operating permit for the bus could be invalidated (EU Directive 95/54/EC).

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Washing the outside of the bus in an automatic vehicle wash

Note:

Older peripherals (e.g. ticket-printing machines, ticket-cancelling machines, destination displays, etc.) that are still used in new buses must comply with the technical requirements of EC Directive 72/245 EEC.

Danger.

Please observe local legal requirements governing the use of mobile phones or on-board telephones/intercoms in force in the country of vehicle operation.

Washing the outside of the bus in an automatic vehicle wash

M88_00-0013-01

Prior to washing the bus you must check that the roof hatches, driver's window and the doors are closed.

Set the heating/ventilation/air-conditioning system to air-recirculation mode (Smog button).

The windscreen wiper must be set to speed 0, otherwise the rain sensor could be activated and trigger undesired wiping. This could result in damage to the vehicle.

Before you wash the bus, fold both integral mirrors inwards towards the windscreen either manually by means of pivot joint (1) on the mirror arm or, with electric mirrors, using the mirror adjustment button on the instrument panel (option).

Remove any attachment parts that may be fitted (e.g. satellite receiver on the roof) prior to washing.

After the bus has been washed, you must fold the integral mirrors outwards again (manually or electrically, depending on vehicle equipment).

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Storage space for hand luggage

T68_00-0018-31

The storage spaces above the passenger seats are suitable for light hand luggage items only.

Danger.

Occupants may be injured if the bus is braked sharply, changes direction suddenly or is involved in an accident due to objects being thrown around the bus. Heavy or hard objects should therefore not be carried inside the bus without being secured.

Driver's rest area safety precautions

The driver's rest area must only be used by the bus driver (second driver).

The on-board telephone may only be used by the driver in accordance with legal requirements. Observe the legal requirements of the country concerned.

Windscreen wiper system safety precautions

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Danger.

RISK OF INJURY. The battery isolating switch 01S01 must always be switched off before any work is carried out on the windscreen wiper system (wiper blade cleaning, replacement of wiper blades or wiper motor etc.).

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Safety

Safety precautions for the air-conditioning system

Safety precautions for the airconditioning system

Air-conditioning systems that are operated with refrigerant R 134 a are labelled with appropriate stickers and/or plates on the compressor.

Never mix R 134 a refrigerant and the corresponding Triton SE 55 refrigerator oil with other products.

In accordance with current good engineering practices, it is prohibited to allow refrigerant to escape into the environment when operating, servicing or decommissioning air-conditioning systems.

Refrigerants and refrigerator oils must be disposed of or recycled separately by type and nature.

Only persons having the relevant and necessary specialist knowledge, technical equipment and official approval (by health and safety inspectorate, local authority, TÜV or equivalent) are permitted to carry out maintenance work on airconditioning systems and take back refrigerants and oils.

The operator must maintain a logbook auditing the consumption of refrigerant and refrigerator oils.

Danger.

In automatically controlled air-conditioning systems, the ventilation blowers of condenser or evaporator units may start up at any time. Therefore, always switch the ignition starter switch to OFF before any cleaning work is carried out. Do not reach into the fan blades or fan rollers. Avoid any contact with refrigerant as there is a risk of frostbite. Treat affected skin areas as for frostbite, and seek medical attention immediately. Carry out maintenance and repair tasks with the engine switched off whenever possible. Keep a safe distance from moving parts (e.g. belt drive) when the engine is running.

Operation of auxiliary heating

Danger.

Risk of fire and burns. There is a risk of fires and burns due to the high exhaust temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe for the auxiliary heating. For this reason, do not stop or park the bus over ignitable materials (e.g. grass) when the auxiliary heating is in operation, has recently been in operation or has been operated by the immediate heating button/preset clock.

Danger.

Risk of poisoning and suffocation. The auxiliary heating must not be used in enclosed spaces such as garages or workshops due to the risk of poisoning and suffocation. It must also not be used in timer or preselection mode.

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Danger.

Risk of explosion. The auxiliary heating must be switched off at filling stations and fuel dispensing systems due to the risk of explosion.

Danger.

Risk of fire. The auxiliary heating must remain switched off in places where ignitable vapours or dust can accumulate (e.g. in the vicinity of filling stations, fuel, coal, sawdust and grain stores or similar).

Safety

Operation of auxiliary heating

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Table of contents

Preparation for the journey - daily tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Preparation for the journey - monthly tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General bus care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Preparation for the journey - daily tasks

Check the windscreen washer fluid level and the operation of the windscreen washer system and windscreen wipers.

Check the fuel supply for the bus engine and water heater (option)

Danger.

Switch off the engine and auxiliary heating before refuelling.

Check the AdBlue additive reservoir for the BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system

Check the electrical system, paying particular attention to the headlamps, turn signals, tail lamps, brake lamps and licence plate lamps.

Note:

Under certain weather and operating conditions, moisture may form on the inside of the headlamps and other lights when the bus is stationary. This does not indicate a fault or defect. The ventilation openings in the headlamps allow this moisture to dry off automatically after the bus has been driven for a short time.

Check that the luggage compartment flaps and the service covers are securely locked

Check the emergency exits

Insert the tachograph recording disc or the driver card.

Note:

The indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up if no disc or driver card has been inserted.

Check that the emergency equipment is accessible and complete, e.g. first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, emergency hammer for side windows, jack.

Check the adjustment of the rear-view mirrors, clean the mirrors, check the mirror heating for correct function.

Check tyre pressures and tyre condition (including the spare wheel). Check that the wheel nuts are firmly seated.

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Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

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Check wheel hubs (1) on all wheels for leaks inside and out (visual check).

Note:

If the wheel hubs are leaking, there may be grease or oil residue on the tyres themselves or deposits on the parking area on which the bus is standing. Consult an EvoBus Service Partner in the event of a leak.

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

Check the coolant level in the cooling system and top it up if necessary. Check the corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentration each time the coolant has been topped up and correct if necessary.

Note:

Observe the Specifications for Service Products.

Check the oil level in the hydraulic steering system and top it up if necessary.

Caution:

If the oil level is low, have the steering system checked at an authorised specialist workshop.

Check the belt tension of all belt drives.

Carry out a visual check to ensure there are no leaks in the engine, transmission, driven axle, steering or the cooling and heating systems.

Check the seat belts (belt arrester). Check the belt straps for damage (visual check).

Drain the fuel prefilter in the engine compartment.

Note:

Refer to the “Practical advice” section.

Check the acid level in the starter batteries (only on buses with leadacid batteries).

Danger.

Observe the safety precautions in the “Practical advice” section.

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Preparation for the journey - monthly tasks

Preparation for the journey monthly tasks

Check the residual current device for the 230 V socket (option) in the lavatory.

Note:

Refer to the “Lavatory” section

Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use

The bus operator must plan further maintenance tasks for the heating/ ventilation/air-conditioning system (driver’s area and passenger compartment) in addition to those indicated in the Maintenance Record.

General bus care and maintenance

Carry out the work specified in the Maintenance Record

Caution:

Regular maintenance of the chassis and drive train is essential to maintaining the operating safety and roadworthiness of the bus. The time intervals and the scope of work required are specified in the Maintenance Record supplied with the bus.

Caution:

It is strongly recommended that the specified maintenance intervals be observed.

Note:

Our terms and conditions of sale and delivery do not permit us to recognise claims made under the warranty if the periodic service and maintenance tasks have not been carried out at the specified distances (odometer reading) or times. Have confirmation of the completion of

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Care and cleaning

the work specified in the Maintenance Record recorded by an EvoBus Service Partner.

Care and cleaning

You will find instructions for and notes on cleaning and caring for your bus in the “Operation” section.

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Operation

Table of contents

Running-in guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Loading a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ball hitch trailer coupling and open-jaw trailer coupling (detachable) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Trailer coupling maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Refuelling (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

AdBlue service product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Filling with AdBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Function of the accident data recorder (ADR) (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Brake system safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Emergency braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Braking and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brakes with anti-locking protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Applying the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Releasing the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

EBS brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (system description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Deactivating the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Table of contents

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Operating 230/400 V systems (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Fitting the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Swivelling the skibox (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Further skibox (option) operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Note on maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cleaning the underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Care/cleaning of light-alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Care and cleaning of covers and upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Care/cleaning of fabric covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Care/cleaning of leather covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Running-in guideline

Running in the chassis and drive train

Note:

The way in which the chassis and drive train of the new bus are treated during the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km) is critical to the bus' future performance and service life.

Note:

The load to which the bus is subjected during this period should be increased only gradually. The maintenance and lubrication tasks specified in the Maintenance Record should be carried out conscientiously.

Caution:

Do not place the engine under full load during the running-in period. Up to 1,200 miles (2,000 km): run in with care. Drive at no higher than 3/4 of the maximum rpm in each gear. After 1,200 miles (2,000 km): slowly increase to the

economic rpm in each gear. During the running-in period, do not drive the bus for long distances at the same road speed = same rpm. Varying engine speeds and therefore varying loads demanded of the entire drive train are favourable to the running-in of the bus.

Starting the engine

The parking brake must be applied. Transmission in neutral.

Note:

Do not depress the clutch pedal while starting the engine.

Note:

At outside temperatures of below -20 °C, preheat the engine with the water heater (refer to “Heating/ventilation/air-conditioning control panel”).

Note:

The bus is equipped with an immobiliser as standard. The engine cannot be started without one of the authorised keys.

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Starting the engine

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Turn the ignition switch to position 2, the bus carries out an indicator lamp check (all indicator lamps must light up briefly), then turn the ignition switch to position 3 but do not depress the accelerator pedal.

If necessary, cancel the starting procedure after a maximum of 15 seconds and wait for about 1 minute before repeating the starting procedure. Turn the key fully back before making a further attempt to start the engine.

Note:

After a maximum of 3 starting attempts, wait (about 15 minutes) before trying again.

If this icon appears on the display screen in conjunction with a yellow alert, you have made 5 starting attempts using an invalid key. The immobiliser has been activated.

Note:

Use a valid key or valid spare key.

Note:

Each further starting attempt with an invalid key increases the waiting period by 1 further minute.

Note:

For emergencies, we recommend that you always carry a spare key to which you have access at all times.

Release the key when the engine starts.

Caution:

It is not permitted to increase the engine speed while the “Oil pressure too low” symbol is shown on the display screen. If the “Oil pressure too low” symbol appears for more than 10 seconds, turn off the engine immediately and establish the cause.

Observe the screen display: if malfunction messages appear, determine the cause and rectify it.

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Driving

Danger.

If there is insufficient pressure in the compressed-air supply system (supply pressure operating displays remain on the display screen), a warning signal sounds until the required pressure has been reached. Do not release the parking brake until there is sufficient operating pressure.

Driving

Note:

Under certain conditions, the driver may feel a slight judder when stationary (3axle bus). This is due simply to a function test of the steering system and should not be regarded as a fault.

Environmental protection

Never warm up the engine by allowing it to idle with the bus stationary. Instead, drive off and operate the engine at moderate engine speeds.

Danger.

All doors must be unlocked before the bus is driven off.

Danger.

The freedom of movement of the pedals must not be restricted. The operating safety and roadworthiness of the bus would otherwise be at risk. Objects could fall and get caught between the pedals if you were to accelerate or brake suddenly, with the result that you would no longer be able to brake, depress the clutch pedal or accelerate. You could cause an accident and endanger yourself and others.

Note:

The engine should not be placed under full load until it has reached normal operating temperature (75 °C - 90 °C depending on operating conditions and the outside temperature).

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Check the freedom of movement of the pedals

Operation

Stopping the engine

Danger.

Where floormats and carpets are fitted, make sure that these are safely secured against slipping and that the pedals have sufficient clearance.

Danger.

Do not stow any objects in the driver's footwell.

Danger.

Stow and secure all loose objects in such a way that they cannot get into the driver's footwell when the bus is in motion.

Always pull away in 1st gear at 600 800 rpm.

Danger.

Test the service brake immediately after pulling away.

Keep an eye on the rev counter while driving.

Note:

Keep within the economical operating range. Make sure that the engine speed does not enter the danger zone (red zone).

Danger.

If a warning buzzer sounds during a gearshift, the gear that you have attempted to engage is too low. In this event, be sure to keep the clutch pedal depressed and select a suitable gear for the current road speed.

Stopping the engine

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Stop the bus - Shift the transmission into neutral - Apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition switch from position 2 (drive position) back to position 1.

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Towing and tow-starting

Danger.

There is a risk of fire and burns due to the high exhaust temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe for the auxiliary heating. For this reason, make sure when stopping the bus that there is no ignitable material (e.g. dry grass, leaves, etc.) in the area around the exhaust system, the engine and the auxiliary heating exhaust system.

Towing and tow-starting

Danger.

Only authorised specialists (recovery service) are permitted to tow away brokendown buses. The rules and regulations in the country concerned must be observed.

Caution:

Special measures are required in order to protect the transmission if the bus is to be towed: for safety reasons the propeller shaft must always be removed. The propeller shaft securing screws at the axle flange must be removed and those at the transmission flange secured against displacement.

Note:

Before you switch off the engine, allow it to continue running at idling speed for approximately 1-2 minutes (to allow the exhaust turbochargers to cool down if the coolant temperature is high or if you have been driving at full engine output (e.g. on hilly roads)).

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Danger.

The ignition starter switch of the vehicle being towed must always remain in position 1 during the towing procedure. The steering lock must not be allowed to engage. Failure to comply with this guideline could result in the steering locking.

Danger.

In buses with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), this function must be deactivated without exception - refer to the “Operation” section.

For notes on safety and operation relating to the trailer coupling, refer to the “Operation” section.

Operation

Towing and tow-starting

Note:

For notes on charging the compressed-air system of a bus to be towed, refer to the “Practical advice” section.

Screw the towing coupling into locating bore (1).

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Removing the front panel

Note:

Open the spare wheel flap by pulling the lever in the front right doorway.

Note:

Front panel (2) that conceals the locating bore for the towing jaws can be removed by undoing the 4 securing screws (1).

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Front/rear towing hitch:

Note:

To tow the bus, there are some towing jaws in the vehicle tool kit that have to be screwed into locating bore (1) provided behind the front panel or in the rear member.

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Towing and tow-starting

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Insert the rigid tow bar into towing coupling (3) and secure with the linchpin. Turn linchpin (1) towards the rear until it engages in lock (2).

Note:

Linchpin (1) must always remain engaged in lock (2) when the bus is being towed.

Removal of the rigid tow bar in reverse order

Note:

Pull lock (2) up slightly in order to disengage linchpin (1) towards the front.

Towing with the front axle

Danger.

The ignition starter switch must not be switched to position 2 while the front axle is raised. The wheels on the driven axle may lock. Failure to comply could result in brake intervention by the ABS/ASR system, which could cause the rear axle to skid.

Tow-starting (only for manual transmission)

Note:

The bus cannot be tow-started unless the batteries are fully charged (at least 21 V).

Caution:

Always tow-start the bus with the batteries connected. Turn the ignition starter switch to the drive position. Depress the clutch pedal fully. Select 2nd or 3rd gear. Have the towing vehicle pull away and then release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal until the engine starts.

Caution:

Vehicles with automated manual transmission (option) cannot be tow-started.

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Note:

Jump-starting - refer to the “Practical advice” section.

This warning must be observed if the vehicle is to be towed.

Caution:

There is a risk of damage to the lefthand exterior mirror caused by the towing vehicle as the bus is being towed through tight left-hand bends. There is a risk of damage to the bus caused by the tow bar as the bus is being towed through tight right-hand bends. Observe the information/instructions on the sticker on the tow bar.

Trailer towing

Danger.

Proceed with utmost care and caution when hitching up the trailer. Make sure that no persons are present between the trailer and vehicle as the vehicle is being reversed into engagement with the trailer. The overrun brake of a trailer can rebound uncontrollably when in overrun mode. To reduce the risk of serious injuries, do not uncouple any trailer that has an overrun brake if the trailer has overrun and the overrun brake is applied. A trailer that has been coupled to the towing vehicle incorrectly could break away. A correctly coupled trailer must stand horizontal behind the vehicle. Use a trailer with a height-adjustable drawbar if necessary. The maximum permissible noseweight and rear axle load of the bus must not be exceeded.

Operation

Trailer towing

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Note:

If the trailer coupling is a detachable coupling, the operating instructions issued by the trailer coupling manufacturer must be observed.

Note:

Trailers having a maximum gross weight of higher than 3.5 t require that appropriate body reinforcement measures be implemented during vehicle manufacture. In this case, ESP (Electronic Stability Program) would no longer be available (even with no trailer coupled).

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Operation

Loading a trailer

Note:

It is prohibited to a couple a turntable trailer or any trailer equipped with ESP.

Loading a trailer

Observe the following values when loading the trailer:

the permissible gross weight of the trailer

the permissible trailer load of the vehicle and the trailer tow hitch

the permissible noseweight the permissible rear axle load of the

towing vehicle the permissible gross weight of both

the towing vehicle and the trailer

The definitive maximum permissible values are listed in the vehicle documents and on the identification plates of the trailer tow hitch, trailer and vehicle. If there are discrepancies between any of these sources, always consider the lowest value to be valid.

Driving with a trailer

The following changes in handling characteristics can be observed when driving with a trailer attached:

acceleration and gradient-climbing capability are reduced

braking distance is increased sensitivity to crosswinds is increased directional stability is adversely af-

fected fuel consumption is increased

Avoid driving a vehicle/trailer combination faster than 80 km/h, even in countries where higher speeds are permitted.

Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than you would when driving without a trailer.

Avoid sudden braking where possible. Brake gently at first to allow the trailer to run on and quickly increase your braking force.

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Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option)

If the trailer begins to swing from side to side:

release the accelerator pedal do not countersteer brake if necessary do not attempt to draw the vehicle/

trailer combination out by accelerating

The gradient-climbing capabilities from a standstill refer to sea level. When driving in mountainous areas, you should bear in mind that the power output of the engine and thus its gradient-climbing capability decrease with increasing altitude.

On long and steep downhill gradients, select a lower gear/shift range in good time. This makes use of the braking effect of the engine, reducing the amount of braking effort required to maintain a safe speed. The load on the brake system is therefore reduced, which helps to prevent the brakes from overheating and wearing too rapidly. If additional braking effort is required, do not depress the

brake pedal with one continuous press, but operate it at intervals.

Danger.

While the vehicle is in motion, never keep the brake pedal continuously depressed, e.g. avoid allowing the brakes to slip as a consequence of you resting your foot on the pedal. This causes the brake system to overheat, increases the braking distance and may result in a complete loss of braking effect.

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option)

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Secure the trailer against rolling away.

Reverse the vehicle until the towing ball on the trailer drawbar is positioned precisely above the ball end on the vehicle.

Hitch the trailer as described in the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

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Ball hitch trailer coupling and open-jaw trailer coupling (detachable) (option)

Ball hitch trailer coupling and openjaw trailer coupling (detachable) (option)

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.

Note:

Observe the operating instructions issued by the trailer coupling manufacturer.

Secure the trailer against rolling away.

The trailer coupling is fitted to the mounting on the end cross member.

To gain access to the mounting, remove the cover from the bumper and stow the cover inside the bus.

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Installation: slide catch (2) backwards and hold in this position. Turn cover (3) through approximately 30° and remove. Fit the trailer coupling in reverse order.

Note:

Removal in reverse order. The trailer coupling must be removed whenever it is not in use.

Connecting the power supply

Note:

Before connecting the cable, check that the voltage of the consumers on the trailer is the same as the voltage of the consumers on the towing vehicle.

To gain access to the trailer socket, remove the cover from the bumper and stow the cover inside the bus.

Insert the trailer connector into the socket on the bus.

Note:

Route the cable in such a way that it yields to any movement without tension, kinking or friction, including movements associated with cornering.

Check that the lights on the trailer are clean and working correctly.

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Trailer coupling maintenance

Clean the trailer coupling and lubricate it with multipurpose grease.

Check the screws securing the trailer coupling to the end cross member for firm seating. Look for the inspection paint.

Danger.

If the threadlocking paint is damaged, the trailer coupling must be checked and resecured by a Service Partner. It is prohibited to use trailer coupling until then.

Refuelling (diesel fuel)

The vehicle has a 2-tank system fitted to the front of the front axle (S 415 HD) or to the rear of the driven axle (S 411 HD) or to the rear of the trailing axle (S 415/ 416/417 HDH). The fuel tanks are interconnected through their bases by a fuel line. The bus can be refuelled from either side. If the fuel tanks on your bus are interconnected, it is necessary to remove the fuel cap from each of the fuel tanks.

Use only diesel fuels compliant with EN 590 (refer to the Specifications for Service Products). Engines with BlueTec exhaust gas aftertreatment system must be run only on fuels having a fuel sulphur content of less than 50 ppm. In the cold season, use winter-grade diesel fuel (effective down to approximately

-20 °C). If outside temperatures fall even further, the flow properties of the diesel fuel could deteriorate to an unusable level due to paraffin separation. As a preventive measure for this situation, it is permissible to add a specific amount

of an approved flow improver proportionate to the outside temperature. Engine output may be degraded in line with the amount of additive. The amount of additive should therefore be kept as low as possible under consideration of expected outside temperatures. Observe all relevant safety regulations.

Flow improvers are fuel additives that improve the flow characteristics of the fuel. Do not add flow improvers to winter diesel fuel rated as effective down to -22 °C. Flow improvers could have a negative impact on the cold flow characteristics of this fuel. In the case of summer diesel fuels or less coldresistant winter diesel fuels, add an amount of flow improver appropriate to the expected outside temperature. Add the fuel additive to the diesel fuel well before the flow characteristics of the diesel fuel have been degraded as a result of paraffin separation. The only way to eliminate malfunctions that arise as a direct result of paraffin separation is to raise the temperature across the entire fuel system.

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Operation

Refuelling (diesel fuel)

Switch off the engine and auxiliary heating before refuelling. Park the bus on a level surface.

Cleanliness is of utmost importance when refuelling. Do not leave cotton rags or cloths in the vicinity of the open filler neck.

Danger.

Fuel is toxic and harmful to health. For this reason, make sure that the fuel does not come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing, that you do not inhale fuel vapours and that children are kept away from the fuel.

Environmental protection

If handled improperly, fuels constitute a hazard to health and the environment. Fuels must not be allowed to enter the sewerage system, surface water, groundwater or soil.

Danger.

Risk of injury and explosion. Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are therefore prohibited when fuel is being handled.

Danger.

Before refuelling, switch off the auxiliary heating to prevent fuel vapours from igniting on the auxiliary heating exhaust system.

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Danger.

If you or others have come into contact with fuel: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse them immediately and copiously with clean water and seek medical attention. Clean affected areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Immediately change out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel. If fuel has been swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Caution:

Use only approved flow improvers (MB sheet 137.1).

Caution:

Biodiesel (FAME) may be used as an alternative to diesel fuel only in buses that have been approved for operation with biodiesel (FAME) ex works (custom requirement/code) or as a result of a conversion measure.

Operation

BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system

Caution:

The biodiesel (FAME) used must comply with EN 14214. The use of pure vegetable oils is not permitted.

BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system

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The BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system essentially comprises a supply tank, a catalytic converter and an AdBlue metering system. It is electronically monitored and controlled. Pollutants in the exhaust gas are converted into environmentally friendly substances through a combination of the addition of AdBlue and the effect of the catalytic converter in the exhaust silencer.

The illustration shows filler neck (1) for the AdBlue supply tank (next to the diesel tank).

Note:

AdBlue is consumed at a rate of approximately 5 % of the rate of diesel fuel consumption. It is recommended that the AdBlue supply tank also be refilled at every regular refuelling stop.

To function correctly, the BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system requires the addition of a reducing agent (AdBlue). The addition of AdBlue does not form part of the routine scope of bus maintenance – it is the responsibility of the vehicle operators to ensure that the AdBlue supply tank is regularly replenished. Filling and operating the bus with AdBlue is mandatory for compliance with emission regulations and is thus one of the conditions for the road traffic approval of the bus. The road traffic approval of the bus will be invalidated if the bus is operated without AdBlue. The legal consequence would be that the bus

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BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system

would no longer be permitted to be operated on public roads. In some countries, operation of the bus without AdBlue may be considered to be a criminal offence or a violation of administrative law punishable by fine. Support in the purchase or operation of the bus, i.e. tax relief, road tax, may also be invalidated retrospectively. This may be the case both in the country in which the vehicle is registered and in other countries in which the vehicle is operated.

Danger.

It is essential that work relevant to safety or work on safety-related systems be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Danger.

Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary knowledge and tools.

Note:

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of approximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped with an AdBlue preheating system as standard. Winter operation is thus ensured, even at temperatures below

-11 °C.

Environmental protection

AdBlue is biologically degradable. Unless it is handled properly, however, AdBlue constitutes an environmental hazard. Do not allow AdBlue to enter the sewage system, surface water, ground water or soil in significant volumes.

Danger. Risk of poisoning and injury.

AdBlue® is not classified as a hazardous substance by German regulations governing hazardous substances. Nevertheless, certain points should be observed when handling AdBlue®.

The AdBlue® line system and the system components connected to it are pres-

surised while the engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding from hot AdBlue® spraying out if the line system is suddenly opened. There is also the risk of skin irritation or damage to the eyes if AdBlue® comes into contact with the skin or eyes.

Wear protective gloves Wear protective clothing Wear safety goggles Work on the exhaust gas aftertreat-

ment system should not be commenced until approximately 4 minutes have passed as individual lines continue to be flushed with compressed air even after the engine has been switched off.

Turn the ignition starter switch to the OFF position and remove the key before work is carried out on the SCR system.

Allow the AdBlue® line system to cool down

Open line connections and system component covers/caps slowly.

Capture any AdBlue® that escapes in a suitable container and dispose of

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AdBlue service product

it in an environmentally responsible manner.

Do not pour AdBlue® into drinks containers.

Wipe up any spilled AdBlue®, especially as there is a risk of slipping.

AdBlue® collected in this way must not be poured back into the AdBlue® supply tank.

Rinse affected areas of skin copiously with clean water.

Quickly change out of clothing that has come into contact with the substance.

In case of contact with the eyes, rinse them immediately and copiously with clean water and seek medical attention if necessary.

If AdBlue® enters the mouth or is swallowed, rinse the mouth out with clean water and then drink plenty of water.

Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

AdBlue service product

AdBlue is a non-flammable, colourless, odourless water-soluble liquid.

Caution:

Use only AdBlue compliant with DIN 70

070. Special additives are not permitted.

Caution:

If, during refilling, AdBlue is spilled on painted surfaces or aluminium surfaces, rinse down the surfaces concerned without delay.

AdBlue and high temperatures

Note:

Ammonia vapours may be released as a product of the decomposition of AdBlue if the content of the AdBlue tank is heated to over 50 °C for a lengthy period (e.g. as a consequence of direct sunlight).

Note:

Ammonia vapours have an acrid odour. For this reason, you should avoid inhaling any ammonia vapours that may escape when you remove the AdBlue filler cap. Ammonia vapours are neither toxic nor hazardous to health in this concentration.

AdBlue and low temperatures

Note:

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of approximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped with an AdBlue preheating system as standard. Winter operation is thus ensured, even at temperatures below

-11 °C.

AdBlue additives

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AdBlue service product

Caution:

Do not add any additives to AdBlue. Do not dilute AdBlue with tap water. This can destroy the exhaust gas cleaning system. Damage to the exhaust gas cleaning system caused by additives/tap water will invalidate the warranty.

Storage

Caution:

Use only containers made from high-alloy CrNi steels or MoCrNi steels complying with EN10088-1/2/3 for the storage of AdBlue. Containers made of aluminium, copper, alloys containing copper and nonalloy or galvanised steels are not suitable for the storage of AdBlue. If stored in such containers, AdBlue could dissolve out constituents of these metals and destroy the exhaust gas cleaning system. The vehicle warranty will be invalidated if damage to the exhaust gas cleaning system is found to have been caused by constituents dissolved out of non-approved storage containers.

Disposal of AdBlue

Note:

Observe country-specific legislation and requirements governing the disposal of AdBlue.

AdBlue purity

Note:

It is not permitted to return to the tank any AdBlue that has been pumped out, e.g. during a repair, because the purity of the liquid would no longer be guaranteed.

Service life and shelf life

Note:

In storage, AdBlue may decompose into ammonium hydroxide and carbon dioxide. In this event, it would no longer meet the requirements of the DIN V 70070 standard. If AdBlue is stored at the recommended storage temperature of 25 °C, it will continue to meet the requirements of this standard for at least 6 months from the date of manufacture. If the recommen-

ded storage temperature is exceeded, this period will become shorter. At temperatures below -11 °C AdBlue will freeze and solidify.

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Filling with AdBlue

Note:

An accidental filling of the AdBlue supply tank with diesel fuel and vice versa is prevented by various technical precautionary measures.

Note:

AdBlue is consumed at a rate of approximately 5 % of the rate of diesel fuel consumption. It is recommended that the AdBlue supply tank also be refilled at every regular refuelling stop.

Caution:

Use only AdBlue compliant with DIN 70

070. Special additives are not permitted.

Caution:

If, during refilling, AdBlue is spilled on painted surfaces or aluminium surfaces, rinse down the surfaces concerned without delay.

Note:

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of approximately -11 °C. The bus is equipped with an AdBlue preheating system as standard. Winter operation is thus ensured, even at temperatures below

-11 °C.

Operation

Filling with AdBlue

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Read AdBlue fill level (2).

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Filling with AdBlue

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If the fill level in the AdBlue supply tank falls to approximately 10 %, a yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen. The yellow alert displays “AdBlue” icon (1.1) and the message “AdBlue Vorrat zu gering” (AdBlue level too low) (1.2). The driver can acknowledge yellow alert (1) at any time using main menu buttons (1.3) on the steering wheel. AdBlue indicator (2) turns yellow and remains lit to remind the driver that an AdBlue top-up is due. Yellow warning lamp (3) does not go

out until the vehicle has been refilled with AdBlue.

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If the AdBlue supply tank runs empty, a yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen. The yellow alert displays icon (1.1) and the message “Motor Störung” (Engine malfunction) (1.2). In this situation, a fault is also present in the exhaust gas cleaning system, i.e. malfunction indicator lamp (2) flashes. In this event, it is necessary to fill up with AdBlue immediately.

Note:

The driver must have actively acknowledged the “AdBlue Vorrat zu gering” (AdBlue level too low) yellow alert (see above) at some time previously.

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If the AdBlue supply tank runs empty, a 60 % engine power reduction is initiated and yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen. Yellow alert (1) displays icon (1.1) and the message “Motor Leistungsreduzierung” (Engine power reduction) (1.2). The driver can acknowledge yellow alert (1)

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Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system

at any time using main menu buttons (1.3) on the steering wheel.

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Filling the tank with AdBlue.

Note:

On 2-axle buses, the AdBlue supply tank is located directly next to the diesel fuel tank. On 3-axle buses, the AdBlue supply tank can be found behind the flap on the right-hand side above the driven axle.

Note:

An accidental filling of the AdBlue supply tank with diesel fuel and vice versa is prevented by various technical precautionary measures.

Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system

Fuel reserve

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If the fuel level drops below approximately 10 % of tank capacity, a yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen. The yellow alert displays icon (1.1) and the message “Kraftstoffvorrat zu gering” (Fuel level too low) (1.2). The driver can acknowledge yellow alert (1) at any time using main menu buttons (1.3) on the steering wheel. Fuel indicator (2) turns yellow and remains lit to remind the driver that the vehicle needs to be

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Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system

refuelled. Yellow warning lamp (3) does not go out until the vehicle has been refuelled.

AdBlue level

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and remains lit to remind the driver that an AdBlue top-up is due. Yellow warning lamp (3) does not go out until the vehicle has been refilled with AdBlue.

Exhaust gas cleaning malfunction

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Malfunction indicator lamp (1) lights up in the event of a malfunction in the exhaust gas cleaning system (SCR system).

Danger.

Have the malfunction rectified by an EvoBus Service Partner immediately.

Fault in the exhaust gas cleaning system

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In the event of a fault in the exhaust gas cleaning system (display indicating permissible NOx concentration exceeded slightly) or if the AdBlue supply tank runs dry, malfunction indicator lamp (2) flashes and yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen. Yel-

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Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system

low alert (1) displays icon (1.1) and the message “Motor Störung” (Engine malfunction) (1.2). The driver can acknowledge yellow alert (1) at any time using main menu buttons (1.3) on the steering wheel. If the malfunction message was triggered by AdBlue supply tank (3) running empty, it is necessary to top up the AdBlue level immediately. If the AdBlue supply tank has run empty, the driver must have actively acknowledged the “AdBlue Vorrat zu gering” (AdBlue level too low) yellow alert (see above) at some time previously.

Danger.

Have NOx faults rectified immediately by an EvoBus Service Partner.

Note:

If the AdBlue supply tank runs empty, engine power is automatically reduced to approximately 60 %.

Engine power reduction

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In the event of an NOx fault (display indicating NOx concentration exceeded significantly) or if the AdBlue supply tank runs empty, engine power is automatically reduced to approximately 60 % and yellow alert (1) appears on the display screen. The yellow alert displays icon (1.1) and the message “Motor Leistungsreduzierung” (Engine power reduction) (1.2). The driver can acknowledge yellow alert (1) at any time using main menu buttons (1.3) on the steering wheel. The driver must have actively

acknowledged the “Motor Störung” (Engine malfunction) yellow alert beforehand (see above). In this situation, a fault is also present in the exhaust gas cleaning system, i.e. malfunction indicator lamp (2) flashes. If the fault was caused by AdBlue supply tank (3) running empty, the driver has manually acknowledged the “AdBlue Vorrat zu gering” (AdBlue level too low) yellow alert (see above) at some time previously. The AdBlue supply tank must be filled immediately.

Danger.

Have NOx faults rectified immediately by an EvoBus Service Partner.

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Operation

Function of the accident data recorder (ADR) (option)

The accident data recorder (ADR) is a system for detecting and recording accidents and driving events, e.g. pulling away against a kerb or sudden braking.

The accident data recorder (ADR) is activated automatically when the ignition is switched on.

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Note:

The accident data recorder (ADR) remains active for 3 days after the ignition has been switched off and continues to register all vehicle movements (e.g. parking collisions).

As soon as the ignition is switched on, the accident data recorder (ADR) carries out a self-test and provides audible notification of the current operating status or the presence of a hardware fault.

Note:

A brief, one-off audible signal (buzzer in the control panel) (4) indicates that the accident data recorder (ADR) is ready for operation.

Note:

Indicator lamp (2) lighting up and a brief, one-off buzzing sound means that at least one event is stored.

Note:

A sequence of four long buzzes indicates that the accident data recorder (ADR) has detected a parking collision. Check your vehicle for damage.

Note:

Eight short buzzes mean that the memory of the accident data recorder (ADR) is almost full to capacity. Export the events and have the memory cleared.

Note:

Ten short buzzes mean that the accident data recorder (ADR) has malfunctioned. Similarly, a malfunction is present if no signal sounds.

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Brake system safety precautions

Following any critical traffic or accident situation, it is possible to record an entry manually.

Note:

When pushbutton (1) is pressed following an accident, the event (approximately 43 seconds before, during and after the accident) is stored and remains write-protected for an extended period.

Brake system safety precautions

Caution:

The braking characteristics of the bus may change if a yellow warning level malfunction in the brake system is displayed on the screen in the instrument cluster. Drive with extreme care. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by an EvoBus Service Partner.

Danger.

The braking characteristics of the bus have changed if a red warning level malfunction in the brake system is displayed. Pedal travel may increase under braking. ABS is switched off. Stop the bus immediately and disable it (traffic conditions permitting). Have an EvoBus Service Partner rectify the fault immediately.

Emergency braking

In the event of danger, depress the brake pedal fully.

Note:

If you brake heavily at a speed of over 30 mph (50 km/h) and Brake Assist is active, the brake lamps will flash rapidly. This provides a warning to road users behind the vehicle.

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Braking and stopping

When the bus is driven over long downhill stretches, you should make use of the braking effect of the engine by shifting into a lower gear. Use the continuous brakes (retarder, engine brake) to relieve the load on the service brake.

Note:

Except for emergencies, the service brake does not usually need to be applied sharply.

Note:

Always apply the parking brake before you disembark. On uphill and downhill gradients, you must also chock the wheels and turn the steering towards the kerb.

Brakes with anti-locking protection

In the event of danger, the brake pedal should be fully depressed. This guarantees that all wheels are regulated and the bus decelerates optimally.

On a slippery road surface, you should also declutch so that the braking effect of the engine cannot affect the ABS control intervention.

Note:

The retarder is automatically deactivated for the duration of an ABS control intervention.

Danger.

The anti-locking protection of ABS does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account. The directional stability and steerability of the bus are improved under braking. However, the anti-locking protection is not able to avert the consequences of,

for example, driving at an unsafe distance behind a vehicle in front or driving at too high a speed through bends.

Danger.

If the bus is towing a trailer that does not have ABS, this trailer could be overbraked if the brakes were applied with maximum force. In this event, the driver must keep the trailer in view by checking the rearview mirror. The bus equipped with ABS remains steerable, thereby enabling the driver to keep the entire vehicle combination stable.

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Applying the parking brake

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Pull hand lever (1) from the released position (a) into the applied position (b) and allow to lock into place.

Danger.

Do not apply the parking brake unless the bus is stationary. Always apply the parking brake before you leave the driver's area. On uphill and downhill gradients, you must also chock the wheels and turn the steering towards the kerb.

Danger.

With the parking brake applied, ABS can no longer perform its intended function risk of skidding.

Note:

A warning tone sounds if the ignition is switched off without the parking brake engaged.

Danger.

Check the hand lever for full engagement. To do so, attempt to press the hand lever in the “release” direction (a) without pulling release ring (1.1) out of the detent position. The lever must not move.

The parking brake indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel

and this operating symbol appears on the screen at the same time.

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Releasing the parking brake

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Pull release ring (1.1) out of the detent position (b) and move hand lever (1) as far as the stop towards the released position (a).

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Indicator lamp (2) and operating symbol (1) must go out.

Note:

To guarantee a faultless release of the parking brake, the supply pressure must be at least 6.3 bar. If parking brake indicator lamp (2) goes out despite there being sufficient supply pressure, there is a fault in the spring actuator or the emergency release circuit. Have the brake system checked by an EvoBus Service Partner immediately.

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits

Danger.

A failure in brake circuits 1 and 2 will jeopardise the operating safety and roadworthiness of the bus. Stop the vehicle immediately (traffic conditions permitting). Have the brake system checked by an EvoBus Service Partner immediately.

Note:

In the event of a failure in brake circuits 1 and 2, it is possible to initiate emergency braking using the parking brake lever.

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Pull release ring (1.1). Pull lever (1) slowly in the applied direction (b) and hold it in the required position to prevent it from automatically returning to the released position (a).

Danger.

When performing emergency braking using the parking brake, make sure that the parking brake lever does not engage in the parking position. Hold the release ring (1.1) in the applied position.

The bus is braked at the rear wheels only.

Note:

Lever (1) on the parking brake can be moved to any position to the rear to prevent the rear wheels from locking and to moderate the braking effect.

Danger.

Risk of accident. Applying the parking brake deactivates the anti-lock braking system (ABS). You should exercise even more caution when driving on slippery roads because there is a risk that the rear wheels could lock.

Operation

EBS brake system

The electronic brake system (EBS) controls the vehicle's braking. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and acceleration skid control (ASR) functions are integrated into the brake system (EBS).

EBS helps to achieve a more rapid braking effect at the wheels. ABS prevents the wheels from locking above a speed equivalent to walking pace, regardless of the road conditions.

EBS comprises two circuits: a purely pneumatic brake circuit and a superimposed electropneumatic brake circuit.

Each wheel is equipped with sensors that continuously record the rate of brake pad wear. An overly worn brake pad is indicated on the display screen by a service notification and by a yellow alert with the “Brake pad” symbol.

During partial brake applications, the brake pressures are adjusted between the front and rear axles as a function of the brake pad thickness to ensure even wear of the brake pads.

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Acceleration skid control (ASR)

Acceleration skid control prevents the drive wheels from spinning when pulling away or accelerating, regardless of road surface conditions.

Danger.

Acceleration skid control does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account. The bus may skid out of control if ASR has been deactivated and the drive wheels start to spin.

Brake Assist

Brake Assist detects a dangerous situation by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed and immediately applies full braking force. Brake Assist acts to minimise braking distances.

Adaptive brake lamps

If you brake heavily at a speed of over 30 mph (50 km/h) and Brake Assist is active, the brake lamps will flash rapidly. This provides a warning to road users behind the vehicle.

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Operation

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (system description)

Dynamic handling control (FDR) prevents, within the laws of physics, the bus from skidding or tilting, regardless of the load status of the bus, road and traffic conditions or in critical driving situations (e.g. sudden swerving manoeuvre or high cornering speed). This is achieved by moderated braking of individual wheels and, if necessary, the entire bus. Combined with acceleration skid control (ASR), this system is called the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). ESP is operational regardless of whether the service brake is applied or the continuous brake is active.

Danger.

RISK OF ACCIDENT. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account. ESP can restabilise the bus only within the laws of physics. The bus may skid out of control if the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has

been deactivated and the drive wheels start to spin.

Note:

In wintry conditions, optimum performance of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot be achieved unless winter tyres (M+S) are fitted.

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Note:

It is recommended that the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) be deactivated using ESP OFF pushbutton (1) in the event of traction problems when driving with snow chains fitted or over loose surfaces (e.g. sand or gravel).

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Operation

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description)

Functions:

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) function description

Initialisation phase Handling in the event of understeer-

ing Handling in the event of oversteering

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) function description

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is an extension of the Electronic Brake

System (EBS), which already features the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and acceleration skid control (ASR). If ESP detects a critical driving situation, automatic control interventions stabilise the bus by:

– reducing engine power output – selectively braking individual wheels – applying the brakes at all wheels

Note:

Indicator lamp (1) in the instrument panel flashes while the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is intervening.

Note:

Dynamic handling control (FDR) is active only at speeds of over 5 mph (10 km/h). Dynamic handling control (FDR) is deactivated when reverse gear is selected.

Note:

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is automatically deactivated in the event of an ESP malfunction or a technically related malfunction in the Electronic Brake System (EBS).

Initialisation phase

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Whenever the ignition switch is switched on, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) undergoes an initialisation process that lasts until the first few metres have been driven and the sensors are checked for correct function. Dynamic handling con-

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Operation

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description)

trol (FDR) is not yet functional during the initialisation phase, although acceleration skid control (ASR) is operational. If the system determines that correct operation is guaranteed, initialisation is completed and the system is ready for operation. Indicator lamp (1) lights up for the duration of the initialisation phase.

Handling in the event of understeering

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The front axle of the bus deviates from steered course (1) towards the offside of the road (2). Selective braking of the

rear wheel on the nearside (3) restabilises the bus.

Note:

The illustration shows a 2-axle bus as an example. On 3-axle buses with an RAS axle, the 3rd axle is regulated separately when necessary.

Handling in the event of oversteering

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The bus breaks out at the rear axle. The bus deviates from steered course (4) and turns towards the near side of the road

(5). Selective braking of the front wheel on the offside (6) restabilises the bus.

Note:

The illustration shows a 2-axle bus as an example. On 3-axle buses with an RAS axle, the 3rd axle is regulated separately when necessary.

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Operation

Deactivating the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Press the ESP OFF pushbutton.

Note:

Pressing the ESP OFF pushbutton again or switching the ignition off and on again reactivates the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Danger.

RISK OF ACCIDENT. The bus may skid out of control if the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been deactivated and the drive wheels start to spin.

Note:

It is recommended that the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) be deactivated using the ESP OFF pushbutton in the event of traction problems when driving with snow chains fitted or over loose surfaces (e.g. sand or gravel).

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Dynamic handling control (FDR) and acceleration skid control (ASR) are disabled. Indicator lamp (1) lights up permanently.

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

Brake pad wear

An overly worn brake pad is indicated by a yellow alert.

Danger.

The braking characteristics of the bus may change if a yellow warning level malfunction in the brake system appears on the instrument cluster display screen. Adopt a particularly cautious driving style. Have the malfunction rectified as soon as possible by an EvoBus Service Partner.

Brake system malfunction

If a speed sensor fault was detected during the last drive cycle, a yellow warning

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Operation

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

level malfunction is displayed on the display screen together with this icon. This continues to be shown until the static and dynamic system tests have been completed.

Note:

Not all components can be tested for faults while the bus is stationary. For this reason, you should switch on the ignition and depress the brake pedal fully for 2 seconds with the parking brake released. If the display does not then go out, pull away and stop after a short distance. If the fault continues to be displayed, have the malfunction rectified by an EvoBus Service Partner.

Danger.

ABS/ASR malfunction

In the event of an ABS/ASR failure or malfunction, a red or yellow warning level malfunction, depending on fault severity, is displayed on the display screen.

Danger.

The wheels could lock, especially on a slippery surface - risk of skidding.

Danger.

The braking characteristics of the bus have changed if a red warning level malfunction is displayed. Pedal travel may increase under braking. ABS has been disabled. Stop the bus immediately and disable it (traffic conditions permitting). Have the malfunction rectified by an EvoBus Service Partner immediately.

Acceleration skid control (ASR) active

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ASR is activated automatically if the drive wheels on one or both sides start

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Operation

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

to spin. Indicator lamp (1) flashes while an ASR intervention is in progress. If the drive wheels on one side start to spin, they will be braked automatically. - If the drive wheels on both sides start to spin, engine output will automatically be reduced.

Note:

In 3-axle buses, the ASR intervention is accompanied by activation of the pullaway aid (axle load transfer). The pullaway will be deactivated automatically approximately 4 seconds after the ASR intervention has completed.

Danger.

RISK OF ACCIDENT. Acceleration skid control does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for adopting a driving style which takes traffic and road conditions into account.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) active

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If the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is active, the control intervention and therefore the critical driving condition are indicated by a flashing indicator lamp (1).

Note:

The indicator lamp flashes in the event of an intervention by dynamic handling control (FDR) and by acceleration skid control (ASR).

Note:

During the dynamic handling control initialisation phase, indicator lamp (1) lights up permanently. Dynamic handling control is not yet functional while acceleration skid control (ASR) is active.

Danger.

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Operation

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

Deactivating ESP

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) can be deactivated using the ESP OFF pushbutton on the instrument panel. The dynamic handling control (FDR) and acceleration skid control (ASR) functions are also disabled. Indicator lamp (1) lights up permanently.

Note:

Press the pushbutton again or switch the ignition starter switch to OFF and back to ON to reactivate the Electronic Stability Program (FDR and ASR).

Danger.

RISK OF ACCIDENT. The bus may skid out of control if the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been deactivated and the drive wheels start to spin.

ESP malfunction

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If dynamic handling control (FDR) has malfunctioned, the driver is notified by a yellow alert and indicator lamp (1) lights up permanently.

Note:

Other brake system functions may continue to work correctly. If any of these fail, a separate fault message will be displayed.

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Operation

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

Danger.

Circuit 1 supply pressure

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If the supply pressure in circuit 1 falls below 6.8 bar, a red alert (1) is displayed on the screen. Red alert (1) displays icon (1.1) and the message “Bremskre-

is 1 Störung” (Brake circuit 1 malfunction) (1.2). At the same time, red parking brake indicator lamp (2) lights up in the instrument cluster. In addition, a signal sounds and STOP lamp (4) and red warning lamp (3) light up. The malfunction warning is not cleared until the pressure has risen back above 7.2 bar.

Danger.

Note:

Once the vehicle has been brought to a halt and the parking brake has been applied, the driver is able to view the pressure value in main menu 4, submenu 1.

Circuit 2 supply pressure

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If the supply pressure in circuit 2 falls below 6.8 bar, a red alert (1) is displayed on the screen. Red alert (1) displays icon (1.1) and the message “Bremskreis 2 Störung” (Brake circuit 2 malfunction) (1.2). At the same time, red parking brake indicator lamp (2) lights up in the instrument cluster. In addition, a signal sounds and STOP lamp (4) and red warning lamp (3) light up. The malfunction warning is not cleared until the pressure has risen back above 7.2 bar.

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Danger.

Brake circuit 1 or 2 supply pressure sensor malfunction

Operation

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

Danger.

Note:

Once the vehicle has been brought to a halt and the parking brake has been applied, the driver is able to view the pressure value in main menu 4, submenu 1.

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The supply pressures in circuits 1 and 2 are monitored by sensors. A red alert (1) is displayed if a sensor in at least one circuit fails. Red alert (1) displays icon (1.1) and the message “Bremse Störung” (Brake malfunction) (1.2). At the same time, red parking brake indicator lamp (2) lights up in the instrument cluster. In addition, a signal sounds and STOP lamp (4) and red warning lamp (3) light up.

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Note:

Once the vehicle has been brought to a halt and the parking brake has been applied, the driver is able to view the pressure value in main menu 4, submenu 1.

Note:

If a data transmission error has occurred, the display of the supply pressure concerned alternates between the minimum value (0 bar) and maximum value (12 bar) once every second.

Operation

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

Circuit 3 supply pressure

If the supply pressure in circuit 3 falls below 6.3 bar, a yellow warning level malfunction is shown on the display screen. This malfunction warning is not cleared until the pressure has risen back above 6.6 bar.

Danger.

Parking brake applied

This symbol appears on the instrument cluster display screen while the parking brake is engaged.

Deactivating continuous braking

A retarder installed in the bus is controlled in addition to the service brake whenever the driver depresses the brake pedal (brakes management). The proportion of braking output contributed by the retarder during this combined braking action is reduced if the speed of the bus falls below 12 mph (20 km/h). The braking effect of the retarder is restored when the bus is subsequently braked at speeds of over 15 mph (25 km/h). This function can be switched off using the

continuous brake OFF switch on the instrument panel. This is indicated in the “Driving operating display” menu on the display screen by this icon.

Bus stop brake active

This symbol is shown on the instrument cluster display screen whenever the bus stop brake is active. It is also shown whenever the drive-off lock is active (one or more doors are open).

Note:

The bus stop brake or the drive-off lock cannot be deactivated unless the doors are closed. The “Ready to depart” symbol is shown on the display screen.

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Operation

Operating 230/400 V systems (option)

Danger.

Always apply the parking brake correctly before you leave the driver's area. Risk of accident. To park the bus, always apply the parking brake. If necessary (e.g. on steep uphill or downhill gradients), chock the wheels as an additional measure to prevent the bus from rolling away.

Ready to depart

This symbol is displayed as soon as all the doors are closed. The symbol goes out and the bus stop brake/drive-off lock is deactivated as soon as the accelerator pedal is depressed.

Bus stop brake OFF

This symbol appears on the instrument cluster display screen if the sealed emergency release switch (red, sealed security cap) is operated or if control of the bus stop brake/drive-off lock is interrupted.

Danger.

Have the brake system checked by an EvoBus Service Partner immediately.

Operating 230/400 V systems (option)

Special safety precautions must be taken when operating 230/400 V systems; these will be described below:

Danger.

Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by personnel who have undergone the appropriate special training.

The system manufacturer's safety and operating information must be observed without fail.

Danger.

Residual current devices fitted in the bus must be checked for correct operation at regular intervals (see “Checking the residual current device for the 230 V socket (option)” in the “Toilet” section).

The following safety precautions are an absolute requirement if the 230/400 V

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Operation

Fitting the skibox (option)

system is to be supplied by an outside feed:

Note:

Check any extension lead used for damage before plugging it in.

Note:

The networks to which the 230/400 V system is connected must have protection in the form of a residual current device. Otherwise, plug in an external RCD as an adapter.

Note:

Check the correct operation of this RCD by pressing the test button. Only then should you connect the 230/400 V system of the bus to the mains supply.

Fitting the skibox (option)

Danger.

The skibox may only be transported, stored and assembled by using the subassemblies and fastening elements that are designed for that purpose.

Danger.

The installation of a skibox changes the bus length and any installed reversing monitor (park pilot) no longer functions.

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The skibox is fitted to the bus by

pinning the four swivel bearings on

the left and right-hand side of the

outer frame to the bearing pedestals

on the bus using pins secured with

split pins (1).

Note:

A fork lift truck should be used to raise the box to the correct height to ease assembly onto the bus.

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Only ever stake the lower locating eyes with one pin at a time - never two at once.

Danger.

Risk of injury. Make sure that the rear gas strut (1) prestresses the bar.

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The skibox can only be fitted to buses upon which the correct brackets are installed.

Note:

The electrical connection must be established between the bus and skibox once the skibox has been mounted.

Operation

Fitting the skibox (option)

Danger.

Before the bus is driven, it is necessary to check that all pins (1) are firmly seated and correctly secured by split pin (2).

Danger.

All lighting equipment must be checked for correct operation before the bus is driven. In addition, it is necessary to check that the rear foglamp only works on the skibox and no longer on the bus.

Danger.

The skibox cover must be closed and locked when the bus is being driven.

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Operation

Swivelling the skibox (option)

Caution:

Before the box is swivelled it must firstly be unloaded (follow instructions on the sticker on the skibox frame).

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Pull both locating pins (1) on the lefthand side when viewed in the direction of travel (after removing securing split pin (2)) and swivel the box to the right side until the gas strut has reached its end position and the catch for preventing the box from swivelling back unintentionally has snapped in place.

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This catch (2) (orange-yellow push

handle on the gas strut (1)) must

firstly be raised to allow the box to

swivel back.

Reinsert the locating pins and secure

with securing split pins.

Operation

Further skibox (option) operating instructions

Danger.

The permissible total weight of 600 kg must not be exceeded. (Follow instructions on the sticker inside the skibox)

Danger.

Belts over the support arms are to be firmly lashed over the retaining frames after loading in order to secure the load.

Caution:

Corrosive soaps must not be used to clean and maintain the box (follow the manufacturer's instructions). Whenever there is an excessive amount of dirt the box may be cleaned with water and car shampoo. A high-pressure cleaner can also be used as long as this is operated carefully.

Adjust the height of the support arms by removing the securing components.

Danger.

After the height has been adjusted the securing component is to be attached to the support arm and clipped into the wall bracket.

Pull the folding step for loading and unloading out of the retaining tubes, hook it in using the hooks and fold it out.

If there are defective bulbs in the lamp holders, they must be replaced by pulling out the connector sockets and unscrewing the bayonets fitting.

Note on maintenance work

Note:

All the maintenance work is described in special instructions. The tasks listed here are not subject to any maintenance interval in particular, rather they should be carried out as frequently as appropriate given the conditions of vehicle use.

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Operation

Cleaning the underbody

Note:

The underbody refers to the entire underbody of the bus, including the bus floor, the wheel housings and the underbody carcass.

Note:

The underbody should be inspected at regular intervals and cleaned according to the level of dirt, but at least once a year in conjunction with the annual maintenance service. This enables underbody protection coating which is flawed or damaged to be identified and remedied in good time.

Cleaning the underbody with a hot-water high-pressure cleaner

Note:

Remove the protective cladding on the underbody and clean it separately.

Note:

The underbody is protected by protective coatings against corrosion and stones being thrown up. Clean as carefully as possible to avoid washing off or damaging the good protective layers. Match the water temperature and pressure to the spray nozzle and spraying distance appropriately.

Note:

The underbody should be washed primarily using clean water. Only use a cleaning product on dirt which is very difficult to remove.

Environmental protection

Observe waste water guidelines. Only clean the bus in an area appropriately equipped for cleaning.

Inspect the underbody and pay at-

tention to damage and an unusually

heavily impregnated and discoloured

dirt layer.

Note:

It will be possible to detect faults on the dirty underbody which will no longer be visible after cleaning. For example, leaking unions on oil, fuel and coolant pipes and reservoirs, leaking points on assemblies, hidden corrosion in the stained layers of dirt may be detected. Remedy any faults and damage remaining after cleaning.

Use a hot-water high-pressure clean-

er in accordance with the manufac-

turer's instructions.

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Operation

Cleaning the underbody

Organisational resource

Hot-water high-pressure cleaner Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. Wap-Reinigungssysteme GmbH & Co

Danger.

Risk of injury due to improper use of the high-pressure cleaner and damaged accessories. Observe the manufacturer's operating instructions, comply with safety notes and wear protective clothing.

Mix cleaning products with the washing water if necessary according to the manufacturer's instructions or in the concentration given on the container intended for use on the unit.

Repair agent

RM 55 XXL Alfred Kärcher Vertriebs GmbH,

www.kaercher.de, tel.: +49(0) 71 95-90 30

Repair agent

P3-grato 80 Henkel KGaA, www.henkel.de,

Repair agent

HAKAPUR 50-268 CHEMISCHE WERKE KLUTHE GmbH,

www.kluthe.com, tel.: +49 (0)6221/ 5301-0

Danger.

Risk of injury from corrosive components in the cleaning products. Follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.

Caution:

Only use recommended cleaning products. Unsuitable cleaning products could damage the bus. Highly concentrated cleaning products must be diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Fit the spray lance with a flat-spray jet or use a variable adjustable nozzle to set the spray angle.

Setting values

Designation Value

Spray angle of the

25° flat jet nozzle at least

Caution:

Round-spray jets and power-concentrated jets must not be used. The effect of the water jet on these tools is too aggressive for cleaning the bus and could cause serious damage to the bus.

Note:

The nozzle spraying angle determines the level of cleaning. The greater the nozzle spraying angle, the more protection offered when cleaning.

Set the water pressure, water temperature and the concentration of the cleaning product on the high-pressure cleaner.

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Operation

Cleaning the underbody

Setting values

Designation Value

Maximum permissible water pressure

Setting values

Designation Value

Maximum permissible water temperature

Caution:

The protective coating on the underbody or components may be damaged if the water pressure and/or water temperature are too high or a wrong spray nozzle is fitted.

60 bar

60 °C

Caution:

The addition and concentration of the cleaning products should be adjusted according to the type and level of dirt on the area to be cleaned. Excess cleaning product can cause damage.

Turn on the water jet pointing it towards the ground or open-air and then move it onto the surface to be cleaned. Maintain the maximum permitted jet distance.

Setting values

Designation Value

Spray distance from

30 cm

the object at least

Danger.

Risk of injury from hot water. The spray lance could rebound if the jet hits the surface to be cleaned directly from a short distance.

Danger.

Risk of injury from high pressure and hot water. Do not direct the spray lance at animals or people.

Spray the layer of dirt on the underbody thoroughly with the water jet.

Note:

Let the sprayed water take effect. You may need to spray several times, depending on the level of dirt.

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Cleaning the underbody

Note:

Pay particular attention to dirt deposits in corners, cavities, wheel housings and on lines, as well as between the ramp and underbody.

Rinse the layer of dirt on the underbody with a high-pressure water jet.

Danger.

Do not direct high-pressure jets directly on to tyres, suspension air bags or brake hoses, special hose connections made of rubber, gaiters and mountings of moving parts, electrical lines, components and their connections. Move the high-pressure jet continually and change the direction at which it hits the surface to be cleaned.

Note:

Only direct the high-pressure jet at seams, gaps or cavities for brief periods. Water penetrating deep into the bus, enhanced by the cleaning product, could lead to hidden corrosion and weaken supporting components of the carcass.

Stop using the cleaning product and rinse the entire underbody area with water.

Note:

Cleaning products should not be allowed to dry on. Cleaning agent residues may permanently damage surfaces and especially movable parts.

Clean openings and drainage holes for condensate in pipes, sections and cavities by hand, e.g. with a pen.

Note:

Do not wash out drainage openings using a pressure cleaner. The openings guarantee that any water or condensation which has penetrated during cleaning can drain out or dry.

Let the underbody dry.

Caution:

Do not blow away any remaining moisture using compressed air.

Finally, carry out a visual inspection of the underbody.

Note:

During the visual inspection, look in particular for complete and undamaged protective coating (wax and stone impact protection) and corrosion damage. Also check for damage to tyres, suspension air bags, brake hoses, sealing gaiters and bearings for moving parts, as well as electrical lines and their connections.

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Care and cleaning

Note:

Repair established faults or damage properly and lubricate mountings and joints. Replace damaged tyres, suspension air bags and pressure hoses.

Carry out a test run with a braking test and observe the operation of the level control.

Note:

Have any faults remedied professionally.

Care and cleaning

Note:

Observe the laws and regulations in all countries concerned.

Danger.

Risk of injury. Observe the safety regulations when working on the bus (e.g. operational instructions, environmental laws and regulations, work safety and accident prevention regulations, etc.).

Danger.

Risk of poisoning. Observe the instructions for use of the care and cleaning products.

Danger.

Risk of poisoning. Always keep care and cleaning products sealed and out of the reach of children.

Danger.

Risk of poisoning. Diesel, regular and premium-grade fuels are harmful to health. They should not be used as a cleaning product.

Danger.

Risk of fire. Diesel, regular and premiumgrade fuels are highly flammable. They should not be used as a cleaning product.

Danger.

Do not use round-spray jets to clean tyres or suspension air bags. The pulsating jet of water could cause concealed damage to the tyre substructure or suspension air bags. This damage would not become

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apparent until much later and could cause the tyre or suspension air bag to burst. This could result in you losing control of your bus and causing an accident, thereby injuring yourself and other people.

Caution:

We recommend that only tested and approved care products should be used. Information about acceptable care products can be obtained from your EvoBus Service Partner.

Caution:

For cleaning work in the engine compartment, the use of cleaning agents containing acetone or chloroethylene is prohibited.

Note:

If you are using a steam cleaner to perform cleaning work in the engine compartment, do not aim the jet directly at belt tensioners or idler pulleys.

Caution:

Stone chips and areas of soiling, especially insect remains, bird droppings, tree resins, oils and greases, fuels or tar stains should be removed immediately using approved care products.

Caution:

The bus must be cleaned more frequently in winter to remove salt residues from road gritting.

Operation

Care and cleaning

Environmental protection

Dispose of empty containers, cleaning cloths and polishing wads in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Care/cleaning of light-alloy wheels

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety precautions in this section.

Note:

It is advisable to clean the light-alloy wheels regularly to maintain their value. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly if necessary, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Danger.

Do not use round-spray jets for cleaning tyres. The pulsating jet of water could cause concealed damage to the tyre substructure. Damage to the tyre substructure would not become apparent until much later and could cause the tyre to burst. This could result in you losing control of your bus and causing an accident, thereby injuring yourself and other people.

For heavy soiling, use a cleaner for light-alloy wheels.

Caution:

We recommend that only tested and approved care products should be used. Information about acceptable care products can be obtained from your EvoBus Service Partner.

Caution:

Do not use acidic or alkaline cleaners. They can cause corrosion to the wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the retaining springs of the balance weights.

Clean the light-alloy wheels regularly with warm water (preferably with a high-pressure cleaner) and a soft sponge.

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Note:

Alcoa Dura-Bright® wheels need only soap and water to retain their sheen. These wheels should not be polished using a standard polish such as ALpolish.

Operation

Care and cleaning of covers and upholstery

Special notes on care and cleaning of covers and upholstery

Note:

Observe the instructions on your upholstery fittings and covers in the detailed description of the bus.

Caution:

Do not use cleaning products containing solvents (e.g. cleaning benzine, acetone, alcohol, etc.). This would damage covers and equipment parts made of plastic or foam beyond repair.

Caution:

Only use pH neutral care and cleaning agents to avoid bleaching out the colours.

Care/cleaning of fabric covers

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety notes in this section.

Note:

Regular care and basic cleaning help to maintain the value and high-quality appearance of fabric covers. For this reason, carry out basic cleaning regularly. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Basic cleaning - weekly

Vacuum the covers thoroughly following the nap of the fabric.

Caution:

Do not use vacuuming nozzles made of rubber or rubber components. These could pull threads out of the upholstery covers.

Brush the fabric with a soft brush following the nap of the fabric.

Basic cleaning - every six months

First carry out the weekly basic cleaning.

Make a foam from a mild, lukewarm soap (e.g. from a mild-action detergent).

Apply the foam evenly over all the covers using a soft, slightly damp sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned covers are completely dry.

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are used again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Brush following the nap of the fabric using a soft brush, without applying pressure.

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Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Removing stains

Caution:

Remove dirt as quickly as possible to avoid permanent stains and prevent damage to the covers.

Remove as much dirt as possible using a lint-free cloth.

Work mild, lukewarm soap into the dirt using a soft sponge in circular movements from the outside in. Apply light pressure when doing this.

Note:

Always work on the dirt from the outside in so that the dirt is not spread over the fabric.

Remove the soap used using a clean, soft sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned areas are completely dry.

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are used again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Finally, brush the cover and the cleaned areas using a soft brush following the nap of the fabric.

Caution:

If in any doubt, use a professional textile cleaning company.

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety notes in this section.

Note:

Regular care and basic cleaning help to maintain the value and high-quality appearance of micro-fibre and wool covers. For this reason, carry out basic cleaning regularly. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Basic cleaning - weekly

Vacuum the covers following the nap of the fabric, without applying pressure.

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Caution:

Do not use vacuuming nozzles made of rubber or rubber components. These could pull threads out of the upholstery covers.

Brush covers following the nap of the fabric using a soft brush, without applying pressure.

Basic cleaning - every six months

First carry out the weekly basic cleaning.

Make a foam from a mild, lukewarm soap (e.g. from a mild-action detergent).

Apply the foam evenly over all the covers using a soft, slightly damp sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned covers are completely dry.

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are used again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Brush following the nap of the fabric using a soft brush, without applying pressure.

Removing stains

Caution:

Remove dirt as quickly as possible to avoid permanent stains and prevent damage to the covers.

Caution:

Do not use cleaning products containing solvents (e.g. cleaning benzine, acetone, alcohol, etc.). This would damage the micro-fibre covers and equipment parts made of plastic or foam beyond repair.

Operation

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Work mild, lukewarm soap into the dirt using a soft sponge in circular movements from the outside in. Apply light pressure when doing this.

Note:

Always work on the dirt from the outside in so that the dirt is not spread over the fabric.

Caution:

Do not use cleaning products containing solvents (e.g. cleaning benzine, acetone, alcohol, etc.). This would damage the micro-fibre covers and equipment parts made of plastic or foam beyond repair.

Remove the used soap using a clean, soft sponge.

Wait until the freshly cleaned areas are completely dry.

Remove as much dirt as possible using a lint-free cloth.

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Operation

Care/cleaning of leather covers

Caution:

The covers must be completely dry before they are used again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

Finally, brush the cover and the cleaned areas using a soft brush following the nap of the fabric.

Caution:

If in any doubt, use a professional textile cleaning company.

Care/cleaning of leather covers

Danger.

Observe the general information/safety precautions in this section.

Caution:

To avoid leaving chalky outlines or water marks, use only distilled water for cleaning.

Caution:

Minimise exposure to direct sunlight to avoid colour fading.

Note:

Regular care and basic cleaning help to maintain the value and high-quality appearance of leather covers, as well as the long-term durability and suppleness of the leather. For this reason, carry out basic cleaning at least four times a year. Carry out basic cleaning more regularly if necessary, depending on use and the level of dirt.

Basic cleaning - every quarter

Remove coarse dirt with a very soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Caution:

Do not use a sharp-edged vacuuming nozzle or too hard a brush, otherwise you could damage the leather beyond repair.

Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with distilled water.

Wipe leather upholstery down with a damp cloth.

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Caution:

Do not use a cloth or sponge with a rough surface as this could scratch the leather upholstery or damage it beyond repair.

Remove the soap solution used using clean, distilled water.

Note:

All dirt and soap residues must be completely removed. If in doubt, rinse again.

Operation

Care/cleaning of leather covers

Caution:

If in any doubt, use a professional leather cleaning company.

Leather care products

Caution:

To prevent the formation of permanent pressure marks, leather upholstery has to be dried off fully before subsequent use.

Removing stains

Caution:

Remove dirt as soon as possible to prevent permanent stains or damage to the covers.

Remove as much dirt as possible using a soft, lint-free cloth.

Gently work a mild, lukewarm soap solution into the dirty area.

Then wipe the dirt up using a clean cloth.

Note:

To avoid the formation of outlines, not only should the mark be treated but also the wider area around it.

Then dry the cleaned areas using a hairdryer set to medium heat, keeping it moving in a circular motion at a distance of 30 cm to 40 cm.

Caution:

The leather covers must be completely dry before they are sat on again. Permanent pressure marks could otherwise form.

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Note:

Information about suitable leather care products can be obtained from your EvoBus Service Partner or from a professional leather cleaning company.

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At a glance

Table of contents

Driver's area overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Switches on the right section of the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

DTCO tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tachograph (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Door pushbuttons in the driver's area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Location of tools and emergency equipment on the bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Location of the fire extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Location of the first-aid kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Tow bar location (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Location of the replacement mirror (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Reversing aid display in the exterior mirror (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Emergency hammer (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Driver's rest area (bus with roof-mounted air-conditioning system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Driver's rest area (bus with TopAir integrated air-conditioning system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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At a glance

Table of contents

Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Reversing camera washer fluid reservoir (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Seat belt reminder display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Exterior flaps on S 411 HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Exterior flaps on S 415 HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Exterior flaps on S 415/416/417 HDH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Layout and function description: fire extinguishing system (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Fire extinguishing system operating and malfunction displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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At a glance

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At a glance

Driver's area overview

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At a glance

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

No. Description Page

Switches on the

83 left section of the instrument panel

2 Instrument cluster 90 3

Switches on the

88 right section of the instrument panel

Navigation system display screen

Tachograph

Control panel for audio/video system in driver’s area and passenger compartment

Parking brake and emergency release

183

device

Left-hand steering wheel buttons

No. Description Page

Right-hand steering wheel buttons

Steering column switch for light

123

and wiper functions

Steering column switch for retarder and cruise control

Ignition switch

Adjustable steering column

119

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel

Note:

The overview shows the maximum utilisation of the instrument panel with switches in their designated position. To accommodate the customisation requirements of the customer, the switches may have been assigned to different positions on the instrument panel.

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SETRA S 411, S 415 HD, S 415 HDC, S 415, S 416 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Table of contents

Vehicle identification

Safety

The use of symbols and their meanings

Notes on vehicle safety

Operating safety

EU Directive 2001/85

Stickers

Navigation and global positioning system

Operation of the radio and mobile communications equipment

Operation of mobile phones and radio equipment without an exterior aerial

Washing the outside of the bus in an automatic vehicle wash

Storage space for hand luggage

Windscreen wiper system safety precautions

Safety precautions for the air-conditioning system

Operation of auxiliary heating

General

Preparation for the journey - daily tasks

Preparation for the journey - weekly tasks

Preparation for the journey - monthly tasks

Additional maintenance tasks dependent on bus use

General bus care and maintenance

Care and cleaning

Operation

Running-in guideline

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping the engine

Towing and tow-starting

Trailer towing

Loading a trailer

Driving with a trailer

Ball hitch trailer coupling (fixed) (option)

Ball hitch trailer coupling and open-jaw trailer coupling (detachable) (option)

Connecting the power supply

Trailer coupling maintenance

Refuelling (diesel fuel)

BlueTec exhaust gas cleaning system

AdBlue service product

Filling with AdBlue

Operating/malfunction displays: fuel system

Function of the accident data recorder (ADR) (option)

Brake system safety precautions

Emergency braking

Braking and stopping

Brakes with anti-locking protection

Applying the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake

Emergency braking in the event of failure of both brake circuits

EBS brake system

Acceleration skid control (ASR)

Brake Assist

Adaptive brake lamps

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (system description)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (function description)

Deactivating the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Operating/malfunction displays: brake system

Operating 230/400 V systems (option)

Fitting the skibox (option)

Swivelling the skibox (option)

Further skibox (option) operating instructions

Note on maintenance work

Cleaning the underbody

Care and cleaning

Care/cleaning of light-alloy wheels

Care and cleaning of covers and upholstery

Care/cleaning of fabric covers

Care/cleaning of micro-fibre covers

Care/cleaning of leather covers

At a glance

Driver's area overview

Switches on the left section of the instrument panel