Door Release Mechanisms

Panorama buses have several types of door release mechanisms and possible locations on the bus that you might find the mechanisms.

Use the reference below to familiarise yourself with the possible door release mechanisms and their locations.

Mechanism Locations and Types


Mechanism Operation

Type 1

Models:

  • C12 Scania-Touring
  • C13 Scania-A30
  • This type is a pressurised door, with two types of operation – one for standard opening and one for emergency opening

    Unlocking Door (if locked)

  • slide back key cover, Insert key and turn clockwise (right) 90°
  • Rotate handle clockwise (right) 90°
  • Standard Opening (pressurised)

  • Push small recessed button to open door
  • Emergency Opening

  • Press cover release
  • Rotate red knob clockwise (right)
  • Pull the door outwards to open Because this disables the pressurisation and the door will have to be pulled opened manually.

  • Type 2

    Model:

  • C14 Scania-A30 (older body type)
  • Unlocking Door (if locked)

  • slide back key cover, Insert key and turn clockwise (right) 90°
  • Rotate handle clockwise (right) 90°
  • Opening Door

    Use key fob remote on keyring.

  • Slide open top of key fob
  • Press open button

  • Type 3

    Models:

  • All Irizar bodies
  • 1. Unlocking Door (if locked)

  • Insert key and turn clockwise 90°
  • Rotate handle clockwise 90°
  • 2. Opening Door

  • Press button to the left of the door (with “emergency exit, door release” printed around it)

  • Type 4

    Models:

  • Most Volgren bodies
  • 1. Unlocking Door (if locked)

  • Locate keyhole in the bottom left corner of the front door.
  • Insert key and rotate clockwise until it stops.
  • 2. Opening Door

  • The open and close buttons are under the front bumper, below the Emergency Exit sticker.
  • Locate button with your finger and press.

  • Type 5

    Model:

  • C21 Bonluck
  • Unlocking Door (if locked)

  • slide back key cover, Insert key and turn clockwise (right) 90°
  • Rotate handle clockwise (right) 90°
  • Opening Door

  • Push small recessed button to open door
  • Emergency Opening

  • The open close buttons is under the front bumper, below the “Door Switch in an Emergency” sticker.
  • Locate button with your finger and press.
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