Fleetwood 2010 Pulse User manual

2010 Owner’s Manual
6/2009 Pulse - Icon O ner’s Manual Printed in USA (Revised 8/2008)
2010 Pulse - Icon

©2009 by Fl twood RV, Inc. All rights r s rv d. No part of this publication may b r produc d or trans-
mitt d in any form or by any m ans, l ctronic or m chanical, including photocopying, r cording, or by any infor-
mation storag or r tri val syst m without writt n p rmission from Fl twood RV, Inc.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations includ d in this manual w r as
accurat as possibl at th tim of publication. Mat rials, d sign, and sp cifications ar subj ct to chang without
notic . Fl twood has d sign d its r cr ational v hicl s for a vari ty of custom r us s. Each v hicl f atur s optimal
s ating, sl ping, storag , and fluid capaciti s. Th us r is r sponsibl for s l cting th prop r combination of loads
(i. . occupants, quipm nt, fluids, cargo, tc.) to nsur that th v hicl ’s w ight capaciti s ar not xc d d.
Manufacturing subsidiari s of Fl twood RV, Inc. build th following motor hom s:
Am rican All gianc • Am rican Eagl • Am rican H ritag • Am rican Tradition • Bound r • Bound r Di s l •
Discov ry • Excursion • Exp dition • Fi sta • Icon • Jambor • Jambor Sport • Pac Arrow • Provid nc •
Puls • Qu st • R volution LE • Southwind • T rra • Tioga • Tioga Rang r

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................01-1
Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Planning and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Owner’s Information Package . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . .01-3
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance . . . .01-3
After-Market Steering Aid Devices . . . . . . . .01-4
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home . . . .01-4
Event Data Recording Device
(If Equippe ) .......................01-6
Drivers License Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .01-6
WARRANTY ..........................02-1
Coverage Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty . . . .02-1
Limitations...........................02-2
Your Rights nder State Law . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Dealer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Owner’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Manufacturer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
WarrantyService ......................02-3
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-4
IMPORTANT NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-1
PULSE-ICON INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .04-1
LampsandBulbs ......................04-1
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . .04-1
ONTHEROAD........................05-1
Motor Home Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Responsibility for Proper Loa ing . . . . . .05-1
Some Definitions First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .05-2
DinghyTowing......................05-4
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring . . . . . . . .05-4
Occupant an Cargo Carrying Capacity an
Loa Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-5
How to Weigh Your Loa e Motor Home .05-5
Dangers of Overloa ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-7
Loa ingTips .......................05-7
Tires ................................05-8
TireInflation .......................05-8
AirPressure ........................05-9
Un erinflation ......................05-9
Air Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-9
TireReplacement ...................05-10
If You Get a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10
Seats and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-11
Air Bags (If Equippe ) ................05-11
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System(SRS) ....................05-11
Combination Lap an Shoul er Belts . . .05-11
Safety Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Safety Restraints for Children . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Safety Belts for Chil ren . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Chil Seat Tethers (If Equippe ) . . . . . . .05-13
Driving and Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . .05-13
Using the Engine to Slow the
MotorHome.....................05-14
Maneuvering in Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-14
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equippe ) . . .05-15
Body ndercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15
Fuel and Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15
Safe Refueling Gui elines . . . . . . . . . . . .05-16
Fuel Types an Driveability Issues . . . . .05-16
API Refueling Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-16
EngineFan..........................05-17
Exhaust System Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17
Engine Temperature Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17
Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME . . .06-1
Setup ...............................06-1
Effects of Permanent Occupancy . . . . . . . . .06-1
Con ensation an How to Control It . . . .06-1
Dripping Ceiling Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3
What the RV Owner Can Do . . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions . . . . . .06-5
Carbon Monoxi e Detector/Alarm . . . . . .06-5
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FireSafety ...........................06-6
Fire Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-6
Smoke Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-7
Monitor anel ........................06-7
Leveling System (If Equipped) ...........06-8
ower Entry Step (If Equipped) ..........06-8
Entry and Screen Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-8
atio Awning (If Equipped) ..............06-9
Windows ............................06-9
Emergency Exit indow(s) . . . . . . . . . . . .06-9
Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) . . . . . .06-9
Sun Visors (If Equipped) ...............06-9
ull Shades (If Equipped) ..............06-10
Day/Night Shades (If Equipped) . . . . . . .06-10
Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) ..............06-10
Storage.............................06-10
Exterior Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-10
InteriorStorage ....................06-11
Slide-Out Rooms (If Equipped) ..........06-11
Interior and Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-11
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)
(IfEquipped)....................06-12
Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing Table)
(IfEquipped) ....................06-12
Dinette Conversion
(with Pedestal Table) (If Equipped) . .06-12
Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .06-12
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . .06-12
BunkLadderUse ...................06-12
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain
Dividers ........................06-13
InteriorLighting ...................06-13
OverheadVents ....................06-13
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .06-14
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) . .06-14
PL MBING SYSTEMS
AND HOLDING TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
External Fresh ater Hookup . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Filling the On-Board ater Tank . . . . . . .07-1
Draining the Fresh ater Tank . . . . . . . . .07-2
aterPump ........................07-2
aterPumpFilter ...................07-2
LowPointDrains ...................07-2
Troubleshooting the Fresh ater System . .07-3
Leaks .............................07-3
Sanitizing the Fresh ater System . . . . . .07-3
Exterior Shower (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .07-4
Drinking ater Filter System
(If Equipped) .....................07-4
hole Coach ater Filter System
(IfEquipped) .....................07-4
Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-4
Toilet .............................07-4
Draining the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . .07-5
Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) . .07-6
HoldingTankCare ..................07-7
Cold eather Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1
Batteries.............................08-1
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System . . . . . . . . .08-1
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
System ............................08-1
Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) . . . . . . .08-1
Battery Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . .08-2
BatteryCharging ....................08-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . . . . . . . .08-3
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) . . . . .08-3
120-VoltSystem ......................08-3
PowerConverter ....................08-4
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) .08-4
Generator (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-4
Generator Fuel Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-5
Propane 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 . . .08-7
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PROPANESYSTEM....................09-1
ropane Safety recautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2
Hoses .............................09-2
Propane Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2
Using ropane System at Low
Temperatures .......................09-2
Filling ropane Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
ropane System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
ropane Leak Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
Lighting ropane Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . .09-4
APPLIANCES .........................10-1
WaterHeater .........................10-1
ater 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
Televisions and DVD layers
(If Equipped) .......................10-3
Additional 12-Volt Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
VideoEquipment ......................10-3
Video Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
TVAntenna ..........................10-3
Antenna Operating Instructions ........10-3
Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped) . . . . . .10-4
Telephone Jack (If Equipped) ............10-4
Microwave Oven (If Equipped) ...........10-4
Washer/Dryer-Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Miscellaneous Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
MAINTENANCE.......................11-1
Exterior .............................11-1
Stains .............................11-1
Sealant Renewal ....................11-2
Exterior Graphics Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
indows, Doors, Vents and Locks . . . . . . .11-2
T ORoofSystem .....................11-2
Cleaning...........................11-2
Care ..............................11-3
Door, indow, 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
alls and Ceiling Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
MotorHome......................11-4
Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . . . . . . . . .11-4
Floors and Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
ood Floor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
EngineAccess ......................11-5
Exterior Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Generator Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Maintenance Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
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
ater System interizing . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Reactivating the Motor Home
AfterStorage .......................12-4
GLOSSARY ...........................13-1

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recre tion l vehicle life-style
nd the growing f mily of motor home owners.
We sincerely th nk you for choosing
Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home h s been designed to provide
you with ye rs of c refree, ple s nt tr veling
nd v c tioning. It conforms with, or exceeds,
pplic ble Nat onal F re Protect on Assoc at on
(NFPA), Canad an Standards Assoc at on (CSA)
(units built for C n d only), Federal Motor
Veh cle Safety Standards (FMVSS),Env ron-
mental Protect on Agency (EPA) nd Cal forn a
A r Resources Board (CARB) regul tions. The
se l tt ched just outside the entry door indi-
c tes compli nce with NFPA or CSA st nd rds.
Like ll equipment, your motor home will require
c re nd regul r m inten nce in order to deliver
m ximum v lue nd perform nce. The de ler will
give you b sic oper ting nd m inten nce instruc-
tions. However, supplement this by re ding ll
instruction l m teri l(s) furnished with the motor
home in the Owner’s Inf rmati n Package nd
the motor home Chassis Operat r’s/
Owner’s Guide/Manual. This inform tion out-
lines import nt re s of oper tion nd m inte-
n nce for you to follow for s fe, trouble-free serv-
ice from your motor home. Study these m teri ls
c refully. A good working knowledge of your
motor home nd how to c re for it will help you
enjoy m ny miles nd ye rs of recre tion l living.
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NOTE
This ma ual describes ma y features of your RV a d
i cludes some i structio s for its safe use. This ma -
ual, i cludi g photographs a d illustratio s, is of a ge -
eral ature o ly. Some equipme t a d features
described or show i this ma ual may be optio al or
because of the co ti uous program of product cha ge
co ducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that rece t prod-
uct cha ges may ot be i cluded.
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NOTE
Throughout this ma ual the term “RV” represe ts a
“Recreatio al Vehicle” as defi ed by the NFPA 1192.
This i cludes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel
trailers, campi g trailers, recreatio al park trailers,
a d truck campers.
Failure to follow proper procedures or install proper
equipment can result in property damage, injury
and/or death.
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WARNING
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Introduction
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If you h ve ny questions reg rding oper tion,
m inten nce, or service, ple se cont ct your
de ler immedi tely so he c n ssist you. Your
de ler’s Service or S les Dep rtment will h n-
dle ny norm l problems which might occur.
Some equipment nd fe tures described or
shown in this m nu l m y be option l or not
v il ble on some models.
Bec use of the continuous progr m of product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos-
sible th t recent product ch nges m y not be
included in this m nu l. Specific tions m y
ch nge without notice. Product inform tion,
illustr tions nd photogr phy included in this
Owner’s M nu l were s ccur te s possible t
the time of public tion, nd re represent tive of
function nd m y or m y not be specific in their
depiction of ctu l equipment, f brics, interior
or exterior decor or design options s inst lled
on or in your recre tion l vehicle.
The instructions included in this m nu l re
intended s guide, nd in no respect extend the
responsibilities of the m nuf cturing subsidi ry,
p rent comp ny or ffili tes beyond the st n-
d rd written w rr nty s presented in this m n-
u l.
Fleetwood h s designed its recre tion l vehicles
to provide v riety of uses for its customers.
E ch vehicle fe tures optim l se ting, sleeping,
stor ge nd fluid c p cities. The user is respon-
sible for selecting the proper combin tion of
lo ds to ensure th t the recre tion l vehicle’s
c p cities re not exceeded.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow consistent schedule of inspection nd
m inten nce for your motor home. Your contin-
uing s fety nd comfort depend on it. This m n-
u l includes section outlining m inten nce
interv ls. If you follow the m inten nce guide-
lines, you will minimize the possibility of f il-
ure of ny import nt system or p rt of your
motor home.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
E ch ye r millions of Americ ns emb rk on
trips using some type of recre tion l vehicle.
Proper pl nning of your trip will ensure ple s-
ur ble experience. A thorough knowledge of
your RV is import nt if you re going to get the
most out of the convenience nd s fety items
built into your motor home. Be s f mili r with
it s you re with your person l c r or truck. If
you h ve trouble or h ve questions, ple se con-
sult your de ler.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
PACKAGE
This p ck ge cont ins v lu ble documents bout
your motor home nd its equipment nd systems.
This Owner’s Manual nd the Chassis
Operat r’s Manual re in the p ck ge. Since this
m nu l does not cover every possible det il of
equipment nd options inst lled on or in your
motor home, there re booklets nd instruction l
m teri l in the p ck ge th t will help you s fely
oper te, m int in nd troubleshoot those items.
Be sure y u read all this inf rmati n and
understand the safety and perating instructi ns
included in the package. Addition lly, you must
follow ll m inten nce instructions to insure full
w rr nty cover ge. If you decide to sell or tr de
your motor home, be sure the new owner
receives ll the m teri l in this p ck ge.
NOTE
If your Owner’s Informat on Package does ot co -
tai these items, eve if you purchased your motor
home “used,” please call or write Fleetwood a d
request the desired or missi g i formatio .
Fleetwood Owner Relat ons
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216
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Introduction
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Sever l numbers re used to identify the vehicle
nd components used on the vehicle.
The V.I.N. or Vehicle Identificati n Number is
ssigned by the ch ssis m nuf cturer nd is the
number used for vehicle registr tion. The V.I.N.
is found on the Feder l Certific tion T g tt ched
in the driver’s comp rtment. Refer to this infor-
m tion when ordering p rts from the ch ssis
m nuf cturer or ch ssis de ler service center.
The F.I.N. or Fleetw d Identificati n Number
is loc ted on the t g just outside the m in entry
door or on the outside left front side of the motor
home. Use this number when ordering p rts
through your Fleetwood de ler.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension nd steering system of this
vehicle w s ccur tely ligned t the f ctory
before delivery to the de lership. However, fter
you h ve fully lo ded the vehicle ccording to
your person l needs, h ve the lignment
checked nd djusted, if necess ry. To help pre-
vent uneven tire we r, check the front-end lign-
ment periodic lly.
Please n te that fr nt-end alignment after
retail delivery is the wner’s resp nsibility and
is n t c vered under the warranty.
Located n the dr ver’s compartment.
Located on the exter or left front s de
of the motor home.
(Example)
(Example)