Fleetwood 2004 Flair User manual

2004
owner's manual

©2003 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any
information storage or retrieval system without written permission from Fleetwood Enterprises. Inc.
Manufactming subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers:
Pace Arrow· Southwind • Storm. Bounder· Bounder Diesel. Discovery. Excursion· Providence· Flair. Fiesta· Terra· Tioga
Jamboree. American
Eagle· American Heritage· American Tradition· Expedition· Revolution· Pioneer· Prowler· Teny
Wilderness· Mallard· Pride· Tliumph • Elkhom
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WARRANTy ........... .............. .01·1
Coverage Provided .................... 01-1
Owner's Obligations
................... 01-1
Dealer's Obligations
................... 01-1
When the Dealer Does Not
Resolve the Problem
................. 01-1 .
Manufacturer's Obligations .............. 01-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty
.. , .01-2
IMPORTANT NOTICES ............... .02-1
FLAIR INFORMATION ............... .03·1
Lamps and Bulbs ...................... 03-1
Driver's Control ....................... 03-2
INTRODUCTION ..................... .04·1
Warranties ........................... 04-2
Warranty Service
...................... 04-3
Reporting Safety Defects
................ 04-3
Inspect and Maintain
................... 04-4
Planning and Preparation ................ 04-4
Owner's Information Package ............ 04-4
Chassis and Vehicle Identification
......... 04-4
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance
.... 04-4
After-Market Steering
Aid Devices ...... 04-5
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation
of Your Motor Home .. , .04-6
ON THE ROAD . ...................... .0S·1
Motor Home Loading .................. 05-1
Responsibility
for Proper Loading ...... 05-1
Some Definitions First .
............... 05-1
Towing a Vehicle
or Trailer . ........... 05-2
Cargo Carrying Capacity Label .
....... 05-3
Cargo Carrying Capacity
and Load
Distribution
...................... 05-4
How to Weigh
Your Loaded Motor Home .. 05-4
Dangers
of Overloading .............. 05-6
Loading Tips
....................... 05-6
Tires
................................ 05-7
Tire Inflation ....................... 05-7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Air Pressure . ....................... 05-8
Underinflation ...................... 05-8
Air Pressure Check .................. 05-8
Tire Replacement . ................... 05-9
!fYou Get a Flat Tire . ................ 05-9
Changing a Flat
Tire . ................ 05-9
Seats, Seat Belts and Air Bags
(IfEquipped)
....................... 05-9
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
.................... 05-10
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts .
.. 05-10
Safety Belt Maintenance .
............ 05-10
Safety Restraints
for Children ......... 05-10
Safety Belts
for Children . ............ 05-11
Child Seat Tethers
.................. 05-11
Driving and Vehicle Control
............ 05-12
Using the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home .
.................. , .05-12
Maneuvering in Traffic
................ 05-12
Rear View Video Monitor
(If Equipped) ... 05-13
Body Undercoating
................... 05-14
Fuel and Fuel Systems
................. 05-14
Safe Refueling Guidelines
............ 05-14
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues .
.... 05-15
API Refueling Advisory ............... 05-15
Engine Fan
.......................... 05-15
Exhaust System Heat
.................. 05-16
Engine Temperature Gauges
............ 05-16
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
..... 05-16
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
..... 05-16
Emergency Towing
................... 05-17
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME .. .06·1
Hydraulic Leveling System (If Equipped) .. 06-1
Electric Leveling System (If Equipped)
.... 06-1
Power Entry Step (If Equipped) .......... 06-1
Entry and Screen Doors
................. 06-1
Patio Awning (If Equipped) ............ , .06-2
Windows
............................ 06-2
Emergency Exit Window(s)
............ 06-2
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Table of Contents
Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) ...... 06-2
Sun Visors
........................... 06-2
Window Shades (If Equipped) ........... 06-2
DaylNight Shades (If Equipped) ........ 06-3
Mini-Blinds .......................... 06-3
Storage .............................. 06-3
Exterior Compartments . .............. 06-3
Interior Storage . .................... 06-4
Slide-Out Rooms
(If Equipped) .......... 06-4
Interior and Furnishings ................ 06-4
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table) .. 06-4
Dinette Conversion
(with Free-Standing Table)
.......... 06-5
Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ......... 06-5
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ... 06-5
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) ... 06-5
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain
Dividers
......................... 06-5
Interior Lighting .................... 06-5
Overhead Vents ..................... 06-6
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) .......... 06-6
Monitor Panel ........................ 06-6
Effects of Permanent Occupancy ......... 06-7
Condensation and How to Control It '" .06-7
Dripping Ceiling Vents ............... 06-9
Important Information .................. 06-9
What the RV Owner Can Do .. " ...... 06-10
Fire Safety .......................... 06-10
Fire Safety Precautions .............. 06-11
Smoke Detector/Alarm . .............. 06-12
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
AND HOLDING TANKS •.........•.... 07-1
Fresh Water System .................... 07-1
External Fresh Water Hookup . ......... 07-1
Filling the On-Board Water Tank ....... 07-1
Draining the Fresh Water Tank . ........ 07-2
Water Pump . ....................... 07-2
Water Pump Filter . .................. 07-2
Low Point Drains . ................... 07-2
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System .. 07-3
Leaks .. .... , . " ................... 07-3
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System . ...... 07-3
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Exterior Shower (If Equipped) ......... 07-4
Drinking Water Filter System
(If Equipped) ..................... 07-4
Waste Water System ................... 07-4
Toilet ............................. 07-4
Draining the Holding Tanks ........... 07-4
Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) .. 07-6
Holding Tank Care .................. 07-6
Cold Weather Usage ................. 07-7
ELECTRICAL SySTEMS .........•....• 08-1
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System ......... 08-1
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . ............. 08-1
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
System ............................ 08-1
Batteries . .......................... 08-1
Battery Disconnect .................. 08-1
Battery Inspection and Care ........... 08-2
Battery Charging .................... 08-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) ............. 08-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . ....... 08-3
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) ..... 08-3
120-
Volt System ...................... 08-3
Power Converter '" ................. 08-4
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) .. 08-4
Generator (If Equipped) .............. 08-4
Generator Fuel Supply ............... 08-5
LP Generator (If Equipped) ........... 08-5
Generator Operations . ............... 08-5
Generator Operating Safety Precautions .. 08-5
Electronic Climate Control System
(If Equipped) ....................... 08-6
Electrical Wiring Diagrams .............. 08-6
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 08-6
LP GAS SYSTEM .•.....•...•....••...• 09-1
LP Gas Safety Precautions
.............. 09-1
System Components ................... 09-2
Hoses .. ........................... 09-2
LP Gas Regulator ................... 09-2
Using LP Gas System at Low
Temperatures
....................... 09-2
Filling LP Gas Tanks ................... 09-3

LP Gas System Check .................. 09-3
LP Gas Leak Detector/Alarm ............ 09-3
Lighting LP Gas Appliances
............. 09-4
APPLIANCES •.....••....•••....••... .10-1
Water Heater ........................ .1 0-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve ............ 10-1
Refrigerator .......................... 10-1
Furnace
............................ .10-1
Range
............................... 10-2
Range Exhaust Hood
................... 10-2
Air Conditioner(s)
(If Equipped) .......... 10-2
Additional 12-Volt Equipment
........... 10-3
Front TV and Optional 120-Volt VCR . ... 10-3
120112-Volt Televisions (If Equipped) .... 10-3
Video Switcher
(If Equipped) ........... .10-3
TV Antenna
(If Equipped) ............... 10-3
Antenna Operating Instructions
........... 10-3
Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped)
...... 10-4
Telephone Jack
....................... 10-4
Microwave Oven (IfEquipped)
........... 10-4
WasherlDryer-Ready Option
............. 10-4
Miscellaneous Appliances
............... 10-4
MAINTENANCE ...••............•.... .11-1
Exterior ............................. 11-1
Stains ............................. 11-1
Exterior Graphics Care . .............. 11-2
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks . ...... 11-2
TPO Roof System ..................... 11-2
Cleaning . .......................... 11-2
Care . ............................. 11-2
Table of Contents
Sealant Renewal . ................... 11-2
Door, Window, Roof Component
and Molding Resealing . ............ 11-3
Acrylic Assist Handles
(If Equipped) ...... 11-3
Interior
.............................. 11-3
Fabrics . ........................... 11-3
Solid Surface Top Care (If Equipped) .... 11-3
Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) ....... 11-4
Walls and Ceiling Panels . ............. 11-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
Motor Home .
..................... 11-4
Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . ........ 11-4
Floors and Carpeting ................ 11-4
Wood Floor (If Equipped) ............. 11-4
Engine Access ...................... 11-5
Exterior Sealants
...................... 11-5
Generator Filters
..................... .11-5
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring
.......... .11-5
Maintenance Guideline
................. 11-6
STORAGE .....•.....•...........••.. .12-1
Storage Checklists . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days) .. 12-1
Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days) ..... 12-2
Winterization
......................... 12-2
Water System Winterizing ............. 12-3
Reactivating the Motor Home
After Storage
....................... 12-4
GLOSSARY ..••....•....••.....•..... •13-1
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LIMITED ONE YEAR/THREE YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured and Warranted by subsidiaries of Fleetwood
Enterprises, Inc., sold
in the United States and Canada
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home, including the structure,
plumbing, heating and electrical systems, all
appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use
to
be free from manufacturing defects in material
or workmanship. Appearance imperfections, or
damage to paint, graphics, exterior materials, or
upholstery that may have occurred prior to
delivery are normally corrected during the
inspection process
at the manufacturing plant or
at the dealership.
The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser
and his 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 fol-
lowing periods:
1. 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, 3 years; structural
defects are limited to the following:
roof
structure, sub-floor structure, and Vacu-
bond® walls.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the
selling dealer
or manufacturer not later than ten
(10) days after the expiration of the warranty
period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsible for normal mainte-
nance as described in the Owner's Information
Package; however, minor adjustments (such as
adjustments to the interior
or exterior doors,
LPG regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV
antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the
dealer during the first
90 days of warranty cov-
erage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the
responsibility
of the owner as normal mainte-
nance 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 con-
tact the selling dealer,
or Fleetwood Owner
Relations, giving sufficient information to
resolve the matter.
The owner shall deliver the
motor home to the dealer or a Fleetwood
Service Center location for warranty service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer
is obligated to maintain the motor
home prior to
retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and to repair
or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material
or
workmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT
RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a
problem which the owner is convinced is covered
by the warranty, the owner should contact
Fleetwood Owner Relations at the address
or tele-
phone number listed
on the next page and provide
Fleetwood Owner Relations with a desctiption
of
the problem and attempts made to resolve it.
MANUFACTURER'S OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the
dealer was unable
or unwilling to resolve the
problem, a Fleetwood Service Center will repair
or replace any parts necessary to correct defects
in material
or workmanship or will take other
appropriate action as
may be required.
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Warranty
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover:
1. The automotive chassis system (including
the chassis and drive train), tires and batter-
ies, which are covered by the separate war-
ranties
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 con-
tained
in the Owner's Information
Package;
c. Alteration or modification of the motor
home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail,
chemicals in the atmosphere, etc.)
3. Normal deterioration due to wear or expo-
sure, such as fading
of fiberglass, 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 read-
ing has been altered.
6. Transportation to and from dealer or
Fleetwood Service Center location, loss
of
time, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss
of use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle
rental, incidental charges such as telephone
calls
or hotel bills, or other incidental or
consequential damages.
7. Fleetwood will NOT be responsible for any
losses, damages, or claims, including, but
not limited to property damage, personal
injury, loss
of income, legal fees or
expenses, emotional distress, death, loss
of
use, loss of value, all other economic loss,
adverse health effects, or any other effects
caused
or alleged to be caused by MICRO-
BIAL MATTER, including, but not limited
to, mold, mildew, fungus or dry rot.
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF WORKMANLIKE CONSTRUC-
TION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS 113 YEAR WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limi-
tation
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/warrantor is not responsi-
ble for any undertaking, representation or
warranty made by any dealer or other person
beyond those expressly set forth in this
warranty.
For Motor Homes Manufactured and Warranted
by the following subsidiaries
of Fleetwood
Enterprises, Inc.:
Fleetwood Motor Homes of California, Inc.
Fleetwood Motor Homes of Indiana, Inc.
Fleetwood Motor Homes ofPennsylvania, Inc.
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Owner Relations
P.O. Box 59933
Riverside, CA 92517
[phone]
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