Operating instructions
motor home is heavily loaded,
or
the grade is
steep, preselection
of
a lower gear prior
to
the
grade may be desirable.
Gear preselection means the selection
of
a
lower gear to match the driving conditions you
encounter or expect to encounter. Preselection
will give you better control on slick
or
icy roads
and on downgrades. Downshifting
to
lower
gears increases engine braking. The selection
of
a lower gear often prevents cycling between a
gear and the next higher gear on a series
of
short up-and-down hills.
MANEUVERING
IN
TRAFFIC
Be cautious when maneuvering to allow for the
length and width
of
the vehicle. Always allow
room
to
comer and
to
change lanes. Your vehicle's
side view mirrors and rear view camera monitor
(if
equipped) will help you keep aware
of
your
vehicle's position and the position
of
other vehi-
cles and/or obstmctions near your motor home.
You
must monitor them constantly while you are
driving. Become familiar with the operation
of
the
side mirrors and learn to use them to view objects
and the road beside and behind the motor home.
The rear view mirrors are controlled from a
panel located on the driver's left side instrument
panel. To adjust the mirrors, select either LEFT
or RIGHT mirror and press the appropriate
arrow. Activate the mirror heaters (if equipped)
by pressing the HEATER position.
Remember that your motor home is heavier than
a car, making it less maneuverable and harder to
stop. Also, because
of
its greater side surface
area, it is more easily affected by cross winds.
Allow extra distances for passing and stopping.
"I
NOTE
1
Although your motor home is equipped
with
power
steering,
the
front wheels may be difficult
to
turn
when
at
a dead
stop.
When
maneuvering
in
some
close situations, give yourself some room
to
move
either forward
or
backward.
The
vehicle has
to
be
in
motion for
the
front wheels
to
be
turned
with
ease.
On
The
Road
Driving on winding
or
mountain roads
is
not
difficult
if
done with reasonable care. Observe
proper vehicle speeds when ascending or
descending hills and always operate
in
the
proper transmission range. Downshift on hills to
avoid overheating or undue engine loads.
Downshift when descending grades.
Engine compression and friction will help con-
trol vehicle speed, and relieve some
of
the strain
on the brakes. Shift the transmission to a lower
gear before starting down the grade.
Mountain driving
or
desert temperatures can put
extreme demands on drive train components.
Under extreme heat conditions you
may
need to
turn
off
the vehicle air conditioner to improve
engine and transmission cooling.
Be aware
of
the extra height
of
your
motor
home. Check for low hanging tree branches
or
other obstructions whenever you drive
or
park.
Avoid low overhangs when pulling
in
for serv-
ice. Always check overhead clearances
of
over-
passes and bridges.
This may be particularly
important
if
you drive with the overhead vents
open or
if
the lIlotor
hOllle
is equipped with a
roof
ail' conditioneJ;
roof
rack, CB
or
TV/
radio/satellite antenna.
Before leaving on a trip, check your route.
Some tunnels prohibit motor homes
with
LP
gas
- systems.
When
parking parallel
to
a curb, be sure to
allow for poles
or
obstructions as the front and
rear portions
of
the motor home swing wider
than an automobile. When parking on an
incline, turn the front wheels into the curb in the
direction
of
the roll to aid the parking brake.
When
parking, always shift the transmission to
P and set the parking brake.
If
you
can't
avoid operating, parking
or
idling
your vehicle off-road:
• Be aware that combustible materials could
catch fire from the vehicle's
hot
exhaust
system.
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