Operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY . ....................... . 01-1 Cargo Can}'ing Capacity Label . ....... 05-4
Coverage Provided
................... 01-1
Cargo Canying Capacity and Load
Owner's Obligations .................. 01-1
Distribution ..................... 05-5
Dealer's
Obligations .................. 01-1
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home .. 05-5
When the Dealer Does Not
Dangers of Overloading . ............. 05-7
Resolve the Problem
................ 01-1
Loading Tips ...................... 05-7
Manufacturer's
Obligations ............. 01-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty
.... 01-2
Tires
.............................. 05-8
Tire Inflation ...................... 05-8
Air Pressure . ...................... 05-9
IMPORTANT NOTICES .............. . 02-1
Underil/flation
..................... 05-9
Air Pressure Check ................. 05-9
AMERICAN COACH SPECIFIC
INFORMATION .................... . 03-1
Tire Replacement . ................. 05-10
JjYou Get a Flat Tire ............... 05-10
Electrical Circuit Breaker Panels, Circuit
Fuse Panels and Battery Disconnect
Switch Locations
................... 03-1
Towed Vehicle Wiring ................. 03-3
Changing a Flat Tire ............... 05-10
Seats, Seat Belts and Air Bags
(If Equipped)
..................... 05-10
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
Heritage Driver's Controls .............. 03-4
System (SRS) ................... 05-11
Instrument Panels .................. 03-5
Combination Lop and Shoulder Belts . .. 05-11
Eagle, Dream and Tradition
Safety Belt Maintenance . ............ 05-11
Driver's Controls
................... 03-6
Safety Restraints for Children ........ 05-11
Instrument Panels .................. 03-7
Safety Belts for Children ............ 05-12
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) ............ 03-7
Driving and Vehicle Control ............ 05-12
INTRODUCTION . ................... . 04-1
Using
the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home .
................... 05-12
Warranties
.......................... 04-2
WaIl'anty Service ..................... 04-3
Reporting Safety Defects
............... 04-3
Maneuvering
in Traffic ............... 05-13
Night Vision System by Raytheon
(If Equipped)
..................... 05-\4
Inspect and Maintain .................. 04-4
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped)
... 05-15
Planning and Preparation
............... 04-4
Global Positioning System Navigation
Owner's Information Package ........... 04-4
(GPS) (If Equipped) ................ 05-15
Chassis and Vehicle Identification
........ 04-4
RoadRelayTM 4 (If Equipped) .......... 05-\5
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance ... 04-4
MC 1000 Trip Computer (If Equipped) ... 05-16
After-Market Steering Aid Devices . ..... 04-5
Body Undercoating
.................. 05-16
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home .... 04-6
Fuel and Fuel Systems
................ 05-16
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . .... 05-\6
ON THE ROAD . ..................... . 05-1
Motor Home Loading ................. 05-1
Responsibility for Proper Loading . ..... 05-1
Some Definitions First . .............. 05-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer ........... 05-2
API Refueling AdvisolY ............. 05-16
Engine Fan
........................ 05-17
Exhaust System Heat
................. 05-17
Engine Temperature Gauges
........... 05-17
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
.... 05-17
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