Fleetwood 1997 vision PaceArrow User manual

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1997

For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries oj[ Fleetwood[ Enterprises, llnc.,
sold illl the United States aJ]d Canada
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to befree from manufac-
turing defects in material or workmanship.
The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser and that first
purchaser's transferee(s) and begins on the date
of original retail
delivery or the date the motor home is first placed into service
as a
rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first).
The
warranty extends for the following periods:
I. For all defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for a
period
of one year from such date or until the unit has received
15,000 total miles of use as determined by the mileage shown on
the odometer (whichever occurs first).
2. For structural defects, three years; structural defects are limited to
the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior walls,
. interior walls and ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or the
manufacturer not later that ten (10) days after the expiration
of the
warranty.
The owner
is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the
Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to
the interior or exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches,
TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during the
first 90 days
of warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are
the responsibility
of the owner as normal maintenance unless required
as a direct result
of repair or replacement of a defective part under this
warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this
warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving that dealer sufficient information to resolve the matter.
The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing
plantlocation for warranty service.
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]For Motor Homes Marmfactured by subsidiaries of ]Fleetwood Enterprises, lIne.,
sold in the United States and Canada
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from manufac-
turing defects in material or workmanship.
The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser and that first
purchaser's transferee(s) and begins on the date
of original retail
delivery or the date the motor home
is first placed into service as a
rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The
warranty extends for the following periods:
1. For all defects (other thau st.ructural) the warranty extends for a
period ofone year from such date or until the unit has received
15,000 total miles of use as determined by the mileage shown on
the odometer (whichever occurs first).
2. For structural defects, three years; structural defects are limited to
the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior walls,
interior walls and ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or the
manufacturer not later that ten (10) days after the expiration
of the
warranty.
The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the
Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to
the interior
or exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches,
TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during the
first 90 days
of warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are
the responsibility
of the owner as normal maintenance unless required
as a direct result
of repair or replacement of a defective part under this
warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this
warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving that dealer sufficient information to resolve the matter.
The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing
plant location for warranty service.
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By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to main-
tain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed predeliv-
ery inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct
defects in material or workmanship.
If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the
owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the
manufacturing plant at the address listed below and provide the
manufacturer with a description
in writing of the problem and attempts
made to resolve it.
Upon receipt
of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or
unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair
or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material
or work-
manship, or will take other appropriate action as may be required.
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve
the problem and the owner is convinced that it is covered by this
warranty, the owner should call the toll-free number listed below to
describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
This warranty does not cover:
I. The automotive system (including the chassis and drive train),
tires and batteries, which are covered by the separate warranties
of the respective manufacturers of these components.
2. Defects caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence, or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner's
Manual;
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c. Alteration or modification of the motor home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the atmo-
sphere, etc.)
3. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such as fading of
fabrics or drapes, carpet wear, etc.
4. Normal maintenance and service items, such as light bulbs, fuses,
wiper blades, lubricants, etc.
5. Motor homes on which the odometer reading has been altered.
6. Transportation to and from dealer or manufacturing plant location,
loss
oftime, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss of use, towing
charges, bns fares, vehicle rental, incidental charges such as tele-
phone call or hotel bills, or other incidental or consequential dam-
ages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any undertaking, representa-
tion or warranty made by any dealer or other person beyond those
expressly set forth in this warranty.
Brand Name: ___________________ __
Model: ______________________________________ ___
Serial No.: _____________________ _
Manufacturing Plant: ________________ __
For Cllstomer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Parts & Service
POBox 5700
Riverside, CA 92507
[phone]
Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]
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The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde. The companies that
supply
us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.
mMIP'O~TA.NT
NOTICES;
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with urea-formalde-
hyde resin. Formaldehyde
vapor may in some people
cause headaches, eye, nose
and throat irritation, and ag-
gravation of allergies and
respiratory problems, such
as asthma. Proper ventila-
tion should reduce the risk
of such problems.
Champion International
Corporation
WARN!NG
This motor home contains
components containing or
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a sub-
stance that may be harmful
to the public health and en-
vironment by destroying
ozone in the upper atmo-
sphere.
WARNiNG
This product is manufac-
tured with a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and will release
small quantities
of formal-
dehyde. Formaldehyde lev-
els in the indoor air can
cause temporary eye and
respiratory irritation, and
may aggravate respiratory
conditions or allergies.
Ventilation will reduce in-
door formaldehyde levels.
Weyerhauser Corporation
WARNING
Ventilation is important for making the interior
of your motor home comfortable. Please read the
section about ventilation and prolonged occu-
pancy in the lLiving With Your Motor Home
chapter in this Owner's Manual.
Irritant:Thisproductcontains
a
urea-formaldehyde resin
and may release formalde-
hyde vapors in low concen-
trations. Formaldehyde can
be irritating to the eyes and
upper respiratory system of
especially susceptible per-
sons such as those with al-
lergies or respiratory ail-
ments. Use with adequate
ventilation. If symptoms de-
velop, consult your physi-
cian.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
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We are required to tell you consumer information provided by
the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The infor-
mation and warnings found on these pages may also be found
in other chapters
of this Owner's Manual. Please see the lLP
Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and
operating information.
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WARNiNG
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or ex-
plosion may result.
A warning label has been located near the
LP gas con-
tainer. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO
MORE THAN SO-PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
Overfilling
the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled
gas flow which can cause fire or explosion. A properly
filled container will contain approximately SO- percent of
its volume as liquid LP gas.
The
following label has been placed in the vehicle near
the range:
IFYOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smok-
ing materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas sup-
ply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source cor-
rected before using again.
LP gas regulators
must always be installed with the dia-
phragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped
with aprotective cover.
Make
sure that regulator vent faces downward and the
cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which
could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire ex-
plosion.
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WARNiNG
It is notsafe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances need fresh airfor safeoperation.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on ex-
haust fan, and
2. Open window.
This warning label has been located in
the cooking area to remind you to pro-
vide an adequate supply of fresh air for
combustion.Unlikehomes,the amount
of oxygen supply is limited due to the
size
of the recreational vehicle, and
proper ventilation when using the
cooking appliance(s) will avoid dan-
gers of asphYldation.lt is especially im-
portant that cooking appliances not be
used
for comfort heating as the dan-
ger of asphyxiation is greaterwhen the
appliance is used for long periods of
time.
SAIFH1r' REGlUlLAnONS
RIEGAIIilID>O NG
lIP GAS S1r'SYlEMI§ Mil)
LP GM AIPPUANCIES
WARN~NG
Portable fuel-burning equip-
ment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves,
shall not be used inside this
recreational vehicle.The use
of this equipment inside the
recreational vehicle may
cause fires or asphyxiation.
WARNiNG
LP gas containers shall not
be placed or stored inside
the vehicle. LP gas contain-
ers are equippedwith safety
devices which relieve ex-
cessive pressure by dis-
charging gas to the atmo-
sphere.
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TAflU IE OIF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
SPECIAL NOl~CES AND WARNINGS
WARRANTiES .............................................................. 0] ,2
WARRANTY SERVicE ................................•.................... 01 ,>
I~EPORTiNG SAFETY DEfECTs ........................................... 01,6
OWNER'S INFoRMATioN PACkAGE ..................................... 01,6
C~Assis ANd VE~iclE idENTificATioN •..................•........•... 01,7
SUSPENSioN AliGNMENT ANd TiRE BAlANCE ......................... 01,8
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG ................................................ a}, 1
RESPONSibiliTY FOR PROPER lOAdiNq ........................... o~, I
SOME DEfiNirioNS fiRST ........................................... o~, I
TowiNq A VEl-tielE OR TRAilER .................................... O~,2
CARRyiNq CAPAciTY ANd LOAd DisTRibuTioN .................. O~A
CARRyiNq CAPAciTY TAq .......................................... 0},5
How TO WEiqH '(OUR lOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WirHOUT A TRAilER OR OTHER TowEd LOAd .................... O~,6
How TO WEiqH 'fOUR lOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WirH A TRAilER OR OTHER TowEd LOAd ........................ O},8
lOAdiNq Tips ..................................................... a}, 10
TiRES .................................................................... a}, 11
TiRE INflATioN ..................................................... a}, 11
TiRE REplACEMENT ................................................ O~, 12
IF You GET A FIAT TiRE .......................................... a}, 12
CHANqiNq A FIAT TiRE ........................................... a}, 12
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T A. linE Of CONTIENTS
SEATS ANd SEAT BElTS ................................................ O~, 14
COMbiNATioN LAp ANd SHouldER BElTS ...................... m,15
SAFETY BElT MAiNTENANCE. ...................................... O~, 15
SAFETY RESTRAiNTS FOR CHildREN ............................... O},I 5
SAFETY BEirS FOR CJtildREN ..................................... m, 16
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHildREN ..................................... o~, 16
DRiviNG ANd VEHiclE CONTROl. .................................... o~, 17
MANEUVERiNG iN TRAffic ............................................ O~, 17
USiNG THE ENGiNE TO Slow THE MorOR HOME .............. a}, 19
REAR ViEW VidEO MONiTOR ........................................ 0},20
Body UNdERCOATiNG ................................................ 0},20
FUEl ANd FuEl SysTEMS .............................................. O}, 21
ENGiNE FAN ....................................................•...... 0~,22
ExHAUST SYSTEM HEAT ............................................... 0},22
ENGiNE TEMpERATURE GAUGES .............•........................ 0},22
CARboN MONoxid E SAfETY PRECAUTiONS ...................•.... O}, 2 }
CARboN MONoxidE DETECTOR ................................. 0},24
EMERGENCY lowiNG .................................................. 0},25
04 liviNG Wh~ you~ MOTO~ HOMlEooooo04", 1
00,2
HydRAulic LEVEliNG SYSTEM .......................................... 04,1
POWER ENTRY STEP .................................................... 04,1
ENTRY DOORS ANd SCREENS ............................•............. 04,2
WiNdows •...................................................•.•......... 04,2
EMERGENCY Exir WiNdow .....................................•.. 04,2
REMOTE MiRROR CONTROl ............................................ 04,2
SUN ViSORS .•............................................................ 04, ~
WiNdow SHAdES .............•............•............................ 04,}
STORAGE .....................................................•............ 04,4
EXTERiOR COMpARTMENTS ..........................................04--4
INTERioR STORAGE .................................................. 04,5
SlidE,OuT ROOMS ........................•............................. 04,5
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