Fleetwood Coronado 1994 User manual

1994

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Ourforest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used
in theproductionofparticleboard, hardwoodplywoodorpanelingwhich they
supply us and which we utilize in ourfinished product.These suppliers have
requested that we communicate this to our customers.
Foryourinformation, we are reproducingsamples ofstatementswhich have
been provided to us by our suppliers.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY IN SOME
PEOPLE CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION,
AND AGGRAVATION OF ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,
SUCH AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE
RISK OF SUCH PROBLEMS.
Champion International Corporation
WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-
DEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN
LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALLQUANTITIES OF
FORMALDEHYDE.FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS INTHEINDOOR AIR CAN
CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY
AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILA-
TION WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained in your
Owner's Manual.

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS
SYSTEMS AND
LP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required to furnish the following consumer information as provided by
the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute. The information and warnings
found here may also be found in other chapters of this Owner's Manual. Please see chapters titled "LP GAS SYSTEM"
and "APPLIANCES" for other safety and operating information.
WARNING
LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALLNOT BE PLACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE
EQUIPPED WITH SAFETYDEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS TO THE
ATMOSPHERE.
WARNING
IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING APPLIANCES NEED
FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATION:
1. OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN, AND
2. OPEN WINDOW.
THIS WARNING LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED
IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION. UNLIKE HOMES, THE AMOUNTOFOXYGEN SUPPLY
IS LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING
THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
THAT COOKING APPLIANCES NOT BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OF ASPHYXIATION
IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
WARNING
PORTABLE FUEL·BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDINGWOOD AND CHARCOALGRILLS AND STOVES, SHALL
NOTBE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE USE OFTHIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREA·
TIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING
DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
A warning label has been located nearthe LP gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE
THAN 80 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 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed In the vehicle near the range:
IF YDU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped with a protective 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 or explosion.

WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
Introduction •.................•.•..............••......................•..•1
Warranties .............................................................1
Warranty Service ...................................................2
Reporting Safety Defects.......................................3
Owner's Information Package ...............................3
Chassis & Vehicle Identification Information .........3
Driver's Controls Chevrolet ........•....•......•.....•..•..•.. .4
Driver's Controls Ford •.......••.••...•....•.....•.................5
On The Road•..•........................•..............•..•..•...•.••...•7
Motor Home Loading .............................................7
Carrying Capacity ................................................7
Weighing Your Loaded Motor Home....................7
Loading Tips ........................................................
8
Tires .......................................................................9
Tire Inflation .........................................................9
Tire Replacement.................................................9
If You GetA Flat Tire ...........................................9
Spare Tire Carrier................................................9
Changing A Flat Tire ..........................................10
Towing A Vehicle .................................................10
Seats And Seat Belts........................................... 10
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts ................ 11
Safety Belt Maintenance .................................... 11
Safety Restraints for Children ............................ 11
Safety Belts for Children .................................... 11
SafetySeats for Children ...................................12
Driving & Parking .................................................12
Rear View Video Monitor.....................................13
Fuel & Fuel Systems ...........................................13
Fuel Fill .............................................................. 13
Fuel Types & Vapor Lock...................................13
General Chassis Topics ......................................14
Variable SpeedEngine Fan ...............................14
Engine Temperature Gauges............................. 14
Exhaust System Heat ........................................14
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ................. 14
Carbon Monoxide Detector.................................. 15
Emergency Towing ..............................................
15
Living With Your Motor Home ..•.•..........••......•..•..••17
Automatic Leveling System .................................17
Manual Entry Steps .............................................17
Power Entry Steps ...............................................17
Entry Assist Handle .............................................17
Entry Doors & Screens ........................................17
Windows ..............................................................17
Emergency Exit Window .. ..................................18
Power Windows .................................................18
Side Slider Windows ..........................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Remote Mirror Control .........................................18
Sun Visors ...........................................................18
Mini-Blinds &lor Pleaded Shades ........................18
Woven Wood Shades ..........................................18
Storage ................................................................18
Exterior Compartments ...................................... 18
Interior Storage ..................................................19
Interior & Furnishings .........................................19
Dinette Conversion ............................................19
Sofa Conversion ................................................19
Folding Doors/Dividers.......................................19
Interior Lighting ..................................................19
Overhead Vents .................................................19
Folding Chairs....................................................20
Monitor Panel ....................... '" ............................20
Effects of Long Term Occupancy ........................20
Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ............. 21
Fire Safety ........................................................... 21
Fire Safety Precautions......................................22
Smoke Detector.................................................22
Plumbing Systems .•.....•..........•.....................•....•••23
Fresh Water System ............................................23
City Water Connection ....................................... 23
Filling The Water Tank.......................................23
Water Pump .......................................................24
Water Filter ........................................................24
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System ........24
Leaks .................................................................24
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System .. ................25
Exterior Shower .................................................25
Water Filter System ...........................................25
Waste Water System ...........................................25
Toilet ..................................................................25
Draining The Holding Tanks ..............................25
Holding Tank Care ............................................. 27
Electrical Systems .....................•...•......•..•..•...•....•.29
Chassis Electrical System ...................................29
Chassis Bulbs & Fuses ...................................... 29
12-Volt Coach System .........................................29
Battery Disconnect.............................................29
Battery Inspection & Care ..................................29
BatteryCharging ................................................30
AuxilliaryStart System .......................................30
Selecting A Replacement Battery ......................30
120-Volt System ..................................................30
PowerConverter................................................ 31
Power Inverter.................................................... 31
GroundFault Interrupter .................................... 31
Coach Fuses & Circuit Breakers ......................... 31

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Generator ............................................................ 31
TV Antenna.......................................................... 41
Generator Fuel Supply....................................... 31
TV Ghosts & FM Flutter .....................................41
GeneratorOperation ..........................................
31 Miscellaneous Appliances ...................................41
GeneratorOperating SafetyPrecautions...........32
Maintenance ............................................................43
Electrical System Wiring ......................................32
LP Gas System .......................................................33 Exterior ................................................................43
Stains .................................................................43
LP Gas Safety Precautions .................................33
System Components ... """'" ...............................34
Hoses .................................................................34
LP Gas Regulator ..............................................34
Windows, Door, Vents & Locks..........................43
Rubber Roof System .........................................
.44
Cleaning.............................................................44
Care ...................................................................44
Using LP Gas At Low Temperatures ...................
35
Filling LP Gas Tank .............................................35
LP Gas System Leak Checks ..............................35
Sealant Renewal...............................................44
Door, Window,
Roof & Molding Resealing.........44
Interior .................................................................
44
LP Leak Detector.................................................36 Fabric .................................................................44
Lighting
LP Gas Appliances ................................37 Counter Tops .....................................................45
Appliances ..............................................................39 Walls & Ceiling Panels.......................................45
Water Heater ...............
"""" ................................39 Bathtub & Plastic ShowerStall ..........................45
Water HeaterBypass Valve
.. ............................. 39
Floors & Carpeting .............................................45
Refrigerator.......................................................... 39 Engine Access ...................................................45
Three·Way Automatic Refrigerator....................39
Maintenance Checklist ..........................................45
Acrylic Refrigerator DoorPanels........................39
Furnace ...............................................................40
Motor Home Storage ..............................................47
Range ..................................................................40
Range Exhaust Hood ......................................... .40
Air Conditioner.....................................................40
Dual Air Conditioners .........................................40
Entertainment Equipment .................................... 40
120-Volt TV& VCR ............................................40
Storage Checklists...........
""'" .............................47
Short-Term Storage ...........................................47
Long-Term Storage............................................48
Winterization ........................................................48
Water System Winterizing..................................48
Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage.......50
120-Volt VCR .....................................................41
Maintenance Chart ................................................52
120/12-Volt TV..................................................
.41

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the
growing family of motor home owners. We sincerely
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
Yourmotorhome has beendesignedto provide you with
years of carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing.
Your motorhome conforms with, or exceeds, the Ameri-
can National Standards InstituteA119.2, CSAStandard
Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These standards es-
tablish the plumbing, heating, electrical and other re-
quirementsforqualityand safety. CompliancewithANSI
and CSAstandardsisindicated bytheseal attachedjust
outside the entry door.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
requirecare and regularmaintenance in ordertodeliver
maximum value and performance. The dealer will give
you basic operating and maintenance instructions;
however, supplement this by reading all instructional
material furnished with the motor home in the Owner's
Information Package and Chassis Operator's Manual.
This information outlines important areas of mainte-
nance and provides a maintenance schedule for you
to
follow for safe, trouble free service from your motor
home. Study these instructions carefully before you
operatethemotorhomeforthefirsttime.A goodworking
knowledge ofyourmotorhome and howtocare for itwill
help you enjoy many miles and years of recreational
living.
NOTE: This manual describes many features
of your motor home and includes instructions
for its safe use. This manual, includingphoto-
graphs
and illustrations, is of a general nature
only. Some equipment
and features described
or shown in this manual may be optional. Be-
cause
of the continuous program of product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is
possible that recent
product changes may not
be included. The instructions included in this
manual areintendedas a guide, and in no way
extend the responsibilities of themanufacturing
subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond
the standard written warranty as presented in
this manual.
1
INTRODUCTION
In this manual, statements preceded by the following
words are of special significance:
"WARNING"means thatthere is the possibility
of personal injury
to yourself and others.
"CAUTION" means that there is the possibility
of damage to the vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points of particular interest
for more efficient and convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements while
you read this manual.
NOTE: This product is designed for recrea-
tional
use and short term occupancy only. It is
not designed or intendedto be used as perma-
nent housing. Use of this product for long term
or permanent occupancy may lead to prema-
ture deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics,
carpeting, drapes,
and appliances and fixtures.
Oamage or deteriorationdue to long termoccu-
pancy is not considerednormal, and will under
the terms of the warranty constitute misuse,
abuse,
or neglect, thereby reducing your war-
rantyprotection. Before conSidering this
motor
home for long term occupancy, consult the
relevant sections in this manual.
If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte-
nance, or service, please contact your dealer immedi-
ately so he can assist you. Your dealer's Service or
Sales Department will handle any normal problems
which might occur.
WARRANTIES
Your motorhome is covered by one ofthe most compre-
hensive warranty programs
in the RV industry. Please
refer to the warranty in the front of this manual. It
explainsyourrights and obligations, aswell asthe rights
and obligations of the dealer and manufacturer. Please
read this section carefully. You will be betterinformed in
case you have a warranty-related problem, and your
dealerwill be betterable to get you on the road again. If
you have any questions about the warranty or what it
does or does not cover, please contact your dealer.

2
The materials in your Owner's Information Package
contain warranty information and operating instructions
on the various appliances and components in your
motorhome.Warranty registration cardsfor these items
should be filled outand mailed as soon as possible after
you take delivery
of yourmotorhome. Ifyou donothave
operating instructionsforaparticularappliance, contact
your dealer.
You will automatically receive an Ownercare Card ap-
proximately 3-4 weeks afterdelivery of your newmotor
home.This plastic card is imprintedwith your name, the
motor home serial number, and manufacturing sub-
sidiarylocation. Ifyourmotorhomeeverneedswarranty
service, present this card to the dealer.
The motorhome has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Your dealer
is responsible for performing a
complete predeJivery inspection of the chassis and all
motorhomecomponentsasspecified inthe predeJivery
checklists supplied by the motor home and chassis
manufacturers. You should receive a copy of these
completed checklists from your dealer when your
motor home is delivered to you.
As a part of the predeJivery inspection procedure, the
dealer
is responsible for road testing the motor home,
noting and correcting any steering problems before
delivery. FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIESWILL
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
You should return yourmotor home to theselling dealer
for warranty service. If this is
not possible, you may
contact any other authorized Fleetwood motor home
dealer. The service department
at any of the locations
listed at the back of this manual can help you find a
dealer in your area.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to your
satisfaction:
1. Discussanywarranty-related problems directly
with the manager and/or owner
of the dealer-
ship, giving them an opportunity to help the
service department resolve the matterfor you.
2. If a problem arises that has not been resolved
to yoursatisfaction by yourlocal dealer, contact
the manufacturing subsidiary service facility.
The locations are listed in this manual. Please
contact the one nearest you.
3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and the
factory representative will be able to solve any
problem which might arise. If their combined
efforts are not satisfactory, please senda letter
describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Motor Home Division
P.O. Box 7638 Riverside, CA 92513-7638
Please includethe brand name and serial num-
ber of your motor home. The serial number is
locatedon the identificationtag nextto theentry
door.
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please use
this toll-free telephone number:
[phone]
Warranty Service
If you need service orwarranty information,the follow-
ing phone numbers may be helpful:
Fleetwood Motor
Home Service (PA)
[phone]
(8AM-5PM)
Fleetwood Motor
Home Service (CA)
[phone]
(8AM-5PM)
Refrigerator
(Dometic)
[phone]
Range
(Magic Chef)
[phone]
Air Conditioner
(Coleman)
[phone]
Fleetwood Motor
Home Service (IN)
[phone]
(8AM-5PM)
Furnace
(Suburban)
[phone]
Entry Step
(Kwikee)
[phone]
Generator/Power
Plant
(Onan)
[phone]
Water Heater
(Atwood)
[phone]
When contacting any of the above, always have model
and serial numbers available.
Appliance identification numbers will be found
on tags
or plates attached to the appliance.
Chassis component (engine, transmission, axles, etc.)
identification numbers will be located in the manuals
included with your motor home.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that yourvehicle has a defect which could
cause acrash orcould cause injuryordeath, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Fleet-
wood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer or
Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C.)
or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MANUFACTURED BY:
DATE OF MFR:
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFD. BY:
DATE OF INC. VEH. MFR:
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATE:
GAWR FRONT
WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT: PSI COLD SINGLE
GAWR INTERMEDIATE
WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT:
PSI COLD SINGLE
GAWR FRONT
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES AT: PSI COLO SINGLE
This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards in effect in:
VEH. IDENT. NO.:
TYPE VEHICLE: MULTI·PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
The tires on this unit may be different from those
shown above. Check tire sidewalls for maximum
inflation pressures.
Replacement tires must be rated not less than the
axle capacity (GAWR).
Located on the left interior sidewall of the motor
home driver com artment
p
3
OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
This package contains valuable documents about your
motorhomeanditsequipmentandsystems.ThisOwner's
Manual is in the package. Since this manual does not
cover every possible detail of equipment and options
installed on or in your motor home, there are booklets
and instructional material in the package that will help
you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot those
items. Be sure you read all this information and under-
stand the safety and operating instructions included in
the package. Additionally, you must follow all mainte-
nance instructions to insure full warranty coverage. If
you everdecidetosellortradeyourmotorhome, besure
the new owner gets all the material
in this package.
CHASSIS AND
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle and
components used on the vehicle. The V.LN.
or Vehicle
Identification Number is the legal identification of the
completed vehicle and is the number of the vehicle
registration. TheV.LN. is found on the DOT certification
tag attached to the leftsidewall ofthe motorhome driver
compartment and left side top of dash. Refer to this
informationwhen orderingpartsfromthechassismanu-
. I . t Th
FI t d
factureror
chaSSIS dea erservicecen er. e eewoo
Identification Number (F. LN.) is located on the tag just
outside the main entry door
or on the outside left front
side ofthe motor home. Usethis numberwhen ordering
partsthrough your Fleetwood dealer orServiceCenter.
Fl.EE:1WOOO.
MOTOR HOMES
OF INC.
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
r--
F.I.N.
MFD.ID. NO. MODEL
DATE OF MFA. MO: YR:
Locatedto the left of the main entry
door or on exteriorleft front side of the
motor home.
'--
F.LN. (Fleetwood IdentificationNo.)
V.LN. (Vehicle Identification No.)
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
@ @
BAR CODE
Locatedon the left top of dash

4 CORONADO INSTRUMENT PANEL
CHEVROLET CHASSIS
1. Instrument Cluster
Consult the operator's manual for details
on instruments.
2. Radio Mode Switch
Switches power to the radio between the chassis battery
and the coach battery.
3. Air Conditioner Ouliet
4. Heater & Air Conditioner Controls
Temperature Control lever -Used to adjust the tempera-
ture of the delivered air. Move leverto the left for cooler, and
to the right for warmer.
Fan Speed Switch -Turns fan on and offand adjusts speed.
Air Intake Button (RECIRC) -Selects source of intake air.
When the button is pressed in (RECIRC), interior air is
recirculated through the system. When button is out, airfrom
outside the vehicle is drawn through the system. Normally,
set the button out to circulate fresh air from outside. The
RECIRC mode may be used when you desire faster cooling
or heating, or if outside air is unusually dusty or odorous.
Air Flow Control Buttons -Selects outlet forthe delivered
air.
VENT-Airisdeliveredfrom theadjustabledash mounted
outlets. Vent air will be either heated orcooled depend-
ing on position of the temperature lever.
B/l -Si-Ievel. Air is delivered from both the dash and
floor outlets.
FLOOR -Air is delivered from floor outlets, with some
directed to the windshield to prevent fogging.
DEF-Air is deliveredto thewindshieldfrom the top dash
outlets. Set fan switch to HI and temperature leverto far
right for maximum defrosting.
Air Conditioning On-Off Button -Turns AlC compressor
on and off. When airconditioning is desired, pressthis button
in and set
fan switch to any position except OFF.
AlC Indicator light will light when the AlC button is on.
In the defrost(DEF) mode, the compressorwill automati-
cally be engaged regardless of the button position.
5. Cigarette Lighter
6. Radio/Tape Player
7. Generator Start/Stop Switch
8. Generator Hour Meter
9_ Headlights
10. Auxiliary Start Switch
The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach
battery (see "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter) to
start the motor home engine if the chassis battery is
discharged.
Simultaneously push button and turn ignition key.
Release when engine starts.
If both the chassis and coach batteries are dead, the
engine will notcrank. Sufficient cranking charge may
be restored to the coach batteries by plugging in to an
external 11 OV AC electrical source or by running the
generator.
The Auxiliary Start System
has no effect on the
vehicle except to
aid in starting the motor home
engine. If the vehicle alternator is operating properly,
the batteries will
be recharged while driving (see
"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter).
NOTE: If extended normal driving does not recharge the
batteries, see an authorized Fleetwood motor home service
center.
11. luggage Compartment Light Switch
12. Utility
light Switch
13. leveling "Jacks Down" light

CORONADO INSTRUMENT PANEL
FORD CHASSIS
1. Instrument Cluster
Consult the operator's manual for details on instruments.
2. Radio Mode Switch
Switches power
to the radio between the chassis battery
and the coach battery.
3. Air Conditioner Outlet
4. Heater & Air Conditioner Controls
Temperature Control Lever-Used to adjustthe temperature
of the delivered air. Move lever
to the left for cooler, and to the
right for warmer.
Fan Speed Switch -Turns
fan on and off and adjusts speed.
Air Intake Button (RECIRC) -Selects source of intake air.
When the button is pressed
in (RECIRC), interiorair is recircu-
lated through the system.When button is out, air from outside
the vehicle is drawn through the system. Normally, set the
button out
to circulate fresh air from outside. The RECIRC
mode may be used when you desire faster cooling orheating,
or if outside air is unusually dusty
or odorous.
Air Flow Control Buttons· Selects outletfor the delivered air.
VENT· Airis delivered from the adjustable dash mounted
outlets. Vent airwill be either heated or cooled depending
on position of the temperature lever.
B/L -BHevel. Air is delivered from both the dash and floor
outlets.
FLOOR· Air is delivered from floor outlets, with some
directed to the windshield to prevent fogging.
DEF -Air is delivered
to the windshield from the top dash
outlets. Set
fan switch to HI and temperature lever to far
right for maximum defrosting.
Air Conditioning On·Off Button -Turns AlC compressor on
and off. When air conditioning is desired, press this button
in
and set fan switch to any position except OFF.
AlC Indicator Light· will lightwhen the AlC button is on. In the
defrost (DEF) mode, the compressor will automatically be
engaged regardless of the button position.
5. Cigarette
Lighter
6. Radio/Tape Player
7. Generator Start/Stop Switch
8. Generator Hour Meter
12.
Headlights
13. Auxiliary Start Switch
The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach
battery (see "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter) to
start the motor home engine if the chassis battery is
discharged.
Simultaneously push button and turn ignition
key.
Release when engine starts.
If both the chassis and coach batteries are dead, the
engine will not crank. Sufficient cranking charge may
be restored to the coach batteries
by plugging in to an
external 11 OV AC electrical source or by running the
generator.
TheAuxiliaryStartSystemhas
no effectonthevehicle
except to aid in starting the motorhome engine. If the
vehicle alternator is operating properly, the batteries
will be recharged while driving (see
"ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM" chapter).
NOTE: If extended normal driving does not recharge
the batteries, see an authorized Fleetwood motor
home service center.
14. Luggage Compartment Light Switch
15. Utility Light Switch
16. Leveling "Jacks Down" Light
5

MOTOR HOME LOADING
Your motor home chassis is designed to carry a certain
maximum10ad.This load includeseverything;theweight
of the motor home itself, all occumpants and their
belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste waterand anything
else that may be in or attached to the motor home.
The maximum load for which the motor home is de-
signed is called the GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RAT-
ING (GVWR). Modifications to your motor home, Le.,
changing tires or spring load capacities, will not in any
way increase this rating or the axle ratings.
Another critical weight factor is the GROSS AXLE
WEIGHTRATING(GAWR).This is themaximumweight
aspecificaxle isdesignedtocarry.Each axlehasitsown
GAWR. The GAWR's
do not necessarily add up to the
GVWR.
The GVWR and the GAWR for your motor home are
shown
on the Federal certification tag located on the left
interior sidewall of the driver compartment.
Otherimportantweightfactors aretheTRAILER HITCH
RATING and the GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RAT·
ING (GCWR). The trailer hitch rating is the maxiumum
load the hitch and motor home structure is designed to
accomodate. Changes to the hitch will not increase this
rating.The GCWR is the maximum weight ofthe loaded
motor home and the loaded towed vehicle. These rat-
ings are shown on the wardrobe doortag.
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEEDTHE RATED LOAD OFTHE
MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED LOAD OF
ANYAXLE. EXCEEDINGTHE GVWR, GAWR
OR GCWR OF YOUR MOTOR HOME WILL
REDUCE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION,
CAN CAUSE UNDESIRABLE HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY CREATE A
SAFETY HAZARD.
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ON THE ROAD
In addition to knowing the overall weight that can be
safely loaded or attached to the motor home, you must
knowhowtodistributetheweightsothatcorrectamounts
ofweightareplacedonthe axles.The allowablecarrying
capacity of the motor home is found
by weighing the
motorhome empty, and subtractingthis weightfrom the
GVWR.
Carrying Capacity
During the design and development of Fleetwoodmotor
homes, the number and size of storage compartments,
the liquid tank capacities and numberof belted seating
positions are optimized for value and convenience.
If
youfill all liquidtanks to capacity, fill allstoragecompart-
ments and cupboards to maximum volume and fill all
available seating positions with passengers, the motor
home will be overloaded.
You are responsible for analyzing the conditions under
which the motor home will be used for each trip. The
number of passengers and placement of cargo will
affectthe amount of water and cargo that you can carry
(see
"Loading Tips").
NOTE:Carrying capacities of your motor home
are specified on a labelaffixed
to the inside of
a wardrobe door. The label includes aI/ factory
instal/ed options.
If other equipment such as
leveling jacks, awnings, roof pods, etc., are
instal/ed after the motorhome leaves the fac-
tory, the weight of these items must be sub-
tracted from the total of the passenger and
cargo carrying capacities.
WeighingYour Loaded Motor Home
Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public
weigh station. The following weighing procedures will
help you determine whether your loaded motor home
(complete with cargo, fluids, passengers, driver and
towed vehicle) is within GAWR, GVWR and GCWR
limits.When you arrive at aweigh station, the attendant
will guide you through the correct positioning of the
motor home
on the scales.

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1. Center the front wheels on the scale and take a
reading.This isthe front GrossAxleWeight(Reading 1).
2. Center the vehicle (all axles) on the scale and take a
reading. This is the Gross Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).
I~
SCALE
3. Center the both rear axles on the scale and take a
reading. This reading is the rear Gross Axle Weight for
motor homes with tag axles (Reading 3).
MOTOR HOME READINGS
4. Center the towed vehicle on the scale and take a
reading (Reading 4).
SCALE
Comparethe readings taken on thescalestothe weight
ratings on the Federal certification tag and wardrobe
doortag. Fill in the chart atthe bottom of the page to aid
in comparing weights.
If any readings are higher than the rating, adjust or
remove the load.
EXCEEDING WEIGHT RATINGS WILL:
Cause damage to the motorhome, drive train or chassis;
Cause unstable driving
and handling characteristics;
Cause unsafe braking;
Reduce
your warrantyprotection.
Periodicallyreweighyourmotorhomeandlogtheweights
in the back ofthis manual to help loading for future trips.
Loading and weight patterns will change according to
use.
NOTE: Some states and provinces require
brakes and safety chains on towed vehicles.
Consult the properauthorities in the states
or
provinces through which you will be traveling.
LoadingTips
Do not load heavy items in upper cabinets.
Secure and brace items so they won't move during
travel, thereby shifitng the load.
SCALE READINGS
GVWR MOTOR HOME Reading 2
____ _
Front GAWR FRONT AXLE
Rear GAWR ____ _
Hitch Rating
____ _
GCWR
_____ __
REAR AXLE
TOWED VEHICLE
COMBINED VEHICLES
Reading 1 ____ _
Reading 3
____ _
Reading 4
____ _
Add 2 and 4
___ _

Do not load heavy items near either end of the motor
home or
on the bumpers.
Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side wheel
loads as equal as possible.
Water weighs 8.33
Ibs. per gallon. Carry only as much
water as needed for travel use or to balance the load.
Whenever possible, empty the holding tanks before
traveling. WARNING
MODIFICATION OFYOURVEHICLE BY AD-
DITION OF RACKS NOT ORIGINALLY
EQUIPPED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO
CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, VE-
HICLES,
OR CARGO WILL REDUCE YOUR
WARRANTY COVERAGE AND MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE.
Make a loading diagram
of your properly loaded motor
home. It will help you locate where specific items are
stored, and will help speed the loading process. Store
emergency items in a readily accessible location. In-
clude a fire extinguisher, tools, first aid, rain gear,
flashlight, highwaywarning devices and an electriccord
with light.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,
you should receive thousands
of miles of trouble-free
service.
Tire
Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres-
sure must be maintained. Properly inflated tires also
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section
in your chassis operator's
manual for information
on maintenance, inflation pres-
sure, and tire care.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECKTIREPRESSURES(INCLUDINGTHE
SPARE) OFTEN. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THE
CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
NOTE: Check the wheel covers periodically
They could work loose during driving.
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Tire Replacement
Replacement tires must
be the same size, and have at
least the same weight carrying capacity
as the original
equipment. All tires ofthe same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity. Consult your
tire dealer.Theoriginal equipment tires suppliedon your
motor home have weight carrying capacities to support
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) as stated on the
Federal Certification
Tag located on the sidewall near
the driver's seat.
If You Get a FlatTire
In caseofsudden tire failure, avoid heavybrake applica-
tion. Gradually decrease speed. Hold steering wheel
firmly and move slowlyto asafe, off-road place. Park on
a firm level spot, turn off the ignition, and turn on the
hazard flasher system.
SpareTire Carrier WARNING
TRUCK WHEELS AND TIRES ARE EX-
TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100
POUNDS
OR MORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU
ARECAPABLE OF HANDLINGTHEWEIGHT.
The spare tire is mounted underthe rear doorside floor
of the motor home.
An elevator mechanism allows you
to lower the spare tire to ground level.
To lower the tire and wheel assembly, insert the crank
handle into the crank receptacle located above the
spare tire.Turn the crank counterclockwise to lowerthe
tire to the ground. Continue turning the crank handle
until the chain is slack enough to disengage the tire
carrier plate. Disengage the carrier plate, and slide tire
out from under the motor home.
~TIRE CARRIER PLATE
Spare Tire Carrier

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To store the tire assembly, engage the carrier plate
securely through the wheel center hole.
Be sure the
chain iscentered
in the wheelcenterhole.Turnthe crank
clockwise to raise thetire up to the motor home floor.
Be
sure the tire is snug against the floor, and remove the
crank handle.
Changing a FlatTire
Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,
you may experience a flat tire. Summon professional
help through your auto club or travel service, or a local
truck service facility. Consult the chassis operator's
manual for additional information
on tire inflation and
proper torque.
WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT AT-
TEMPTTO CHANGETHE TIREYOURSELF.
TOWING A VEHICLE
If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,
please usethese guidelines when choosing a hitch and
trailer:
Hitch classification: Class
II. Do notuse a load equaliz-
ing hitch. It could cause structural damage to the frame
members.
Limit the tongue weight of trailer
or towing device to a
maximum
of 250 pounds. Heavier tongue weights can
damage your motor home frame and body, cause un-
stable driving and handling characteristics, and will
restrict your rights under the Ownercare warranty.
Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than 3500 pounds,
or more than recommended by the chassis manufac-
turer, whichever is less. Heavier vehicles can cause
braking problems, damagethe motorhomestructure or
drive train, cause unstable driving or handling charac-
teristics, and restrict your rights under the Ownercare
warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will not increase the
tow capacity of the motor home.
The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is listed
on the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR is the maximum
allowable weight of both the loaded motor home and
towed vehicle. Exceeding the GCWRcould cause dam-
age to your motor home drivetrain or chassis, unstable
driving and handling characteristics, and will reduce
your warranty protection.
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
Seat belts help to restrain you and your passengers in
case of a collision. In most states, the law requires their
use.
Seat belts provide the best restraint when:
the seat back is upright
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouching)
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
the knees are straight forward
For your safety, your vehicle has combination lap and
shoulder belts for the driver and front seat passenger
and lap belts without retractors
in all other designated
seating positions.
WARNING
MAKESURETHATYOUANDYOUR PASSEN-
GERS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN,
WEAR SAFETY BELTS. BE SURETHAT LAP
BELTS FIT SNUGLY AND AS LOW
AS POS-
SIBLEAROUNDTHEHIPS.IFSAFETYBELTS
ARE NOT USED PROPERLY, THE RISK OF
YOU OR YOUR PASSENGERS BEING IN-
JURED IN A COLLISION GREATLY IN-
CREASES.
ALWAYS DRIVE AND RIDE WITH YOUR
SEATBACK UPRIGHT AND THE LAP BELT
SNUG AND LOW ACROSS THE HIPS TO
REDUCETHE RISKOFSERIOUS INJURYTO
THE ABDOMEN OR NECKTHAT COULD BE
CAUSED BY SLIDING UNDERTHE SAFETY
BELTS IN A COLLISION.
NEVER LET A PASSENGER HOLD A CHILD
ON HIS OR HERLAPWHILETHEVEHICLE IS
MOVING. THE PASSENGER CANNOT PRO-
TECTTHE CHILD FROM INJURYIN A COLLI-
SION.
CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS RIDE WITH
THE SEATBACK IN THE FULLY UPRIGHT
POSITION. WHEN THE SEATBACK IS NOT
FULLY UPRIGHT, THERE IS A GREATER
RISKTHATTHE CHILD WILL SLIDE UNDER
THE SAFETY BELT AND BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN A COLLISION.

NEVER USE A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE
THAN ONE PERSON OR ACROSS MORE
THAN ONE SEATING POSITION. THIS
GREATLY INCREASESTHE RISKTHATONE
OR BOTH OF THE PEOPLE WILL BE IN-
JURED IN A COLLISION. EACH DESIG-
NATED SEATING POSITION IN YOUR VE-
HICLE HAS A SPECIFIC SAFETY BELT AS-
SEMBLY WHICH IS MADE UP OF ONE
BUCKLE AND ONETONGUETHAT ARE DE-
SIGNEDTO BE USED
AS A PAIR.
WARNING
USE THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE OUT-
SIDE SHOULDER ONLY. NEVER WEARTHE
SHOULDERBELTUNDERTHEARM. NEVER
SWING IT AROUND THE NECK OVER THE
INSIDE SHOULDER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE
THE RISKANDIOR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN
AN ACCIDENT.
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
Whileyour vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulderbelt adjusts toyourmovement.However, ifyou
brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an
impact, the lapandshoulderbeltlocksand preventsyou
from moving.
To fasten the belt, pull the lap-shoulder belt from the
extractorso that the shoulderportion of the beltcrosses
your shoulder and chest. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
To tighten the lap portion of the belt, pull up on the
shoulderbelt until it fits you snugly. The belt should rest
as low on your hips as possible.
Safety
Belt Maintenance
Checkyour safetybelt system periodicallyto make sure
that it works properly and isn't damaged. Ifthe webbing
shows any wear, nicks or cuts, have it examined by a
qualified technician
to determine if replacement is nec-
essary. Always have your safety belt system checked
after a collision.
Safety
Restraints for Children
In most states, you are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children (less than four
yearsold, and under40pounds) ride in yourvehicle, you
must putthem in safetyseatsthatare made speciallyfor
children. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum
protection for these children. Checkyourlocal and state
laws for specific requirements.
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WARNING
WHEN USING ANY INFANT OR CHILD RE-
STRAINT SYSTEM, IT IS IMPORTANTTHAT
YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS PROVIDED BYTHE MANUFAC-
TURER CONCERNING ITS INSTALLATION
AND USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF
THE RESTRAINT MANUFACTURER'S IN-
STRUCTIONS COULD INCREASE
THE RISK
OR SEVERITY OF AN INJURYINTHE EVENT
OF A COLLISION
OR SUDDEN STOP.
SAFETY BELTS AND SEATS CAN BECOME
HOTINAVEHICLETHATHAS BEEN CLOSED
UP IN SUNNYWEATHER,ANDCOULDBURN
A
SMALL CHILD. CHECK SEAT COVERS
AND BUCKLES BEFORE YOU PLACE A
CHILD ANYWHERE NEAR THEM.
WARNING
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN
YOURVEHICLE.ALWAYS REMOVETHE KEY
FROM THE IGNITION AND TAKE IT WITH
YOU.
Safety Belts for Children
Children whoare too large for child safetyseats should
always wear safety belts.
WARNING
IF SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY
WORN AND ADJUSTED AS DESCRIBED,
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
CHILD IN A COLLISION WILL BE MUCH
GREATER.
IFTHESHOULDERBELTCANNOTBEPROP-
ERLY POSITIONED SO THAT IT DOES NOT
CROSS
OR REST IN FRONTOFTHECHILD'S
FACE OR NECK, MOVE THE CHILD TO ONE
OFTHESEATSWITH A LAP BELTONLYAND
USE THE LAP BELT.
LAPBELTS ANDTHE LAP PORTION OFLAP
AND SHOULDER BELTS SHOULD ALWAYS
BEWORN SNUGLY AND BELOWTHE HIPS,
TOUCHING THE CHILD'S THIGHS.
CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS RIDE WITH
THE SEATBACK IN THE FULLY UPRIGHT
POSITION. WHEN THE SEATBACK IS NOT
FULLY UPRIGHT, THERE IS A GREATER
RISKTHATTHE CHILDWILL SLIDE UNDER
THE SAFETY BELT AND BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN A COLLISION.

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Safety Seats for Children
Use a safety seat that is recommended forthe size and
weight of the child.
WARNING
CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL OF THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS THAT
COME WITH THE SAFETY SEATTHAT YOU
PUT IN YOUR VEHICLE. MAKE SURE THAT
THE SHOULDER BELT (IF PROVIDED AT
THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE
SAFETY SEAT IS BEING USED) DOES NOT
CROSS OR RESTIN FRONTOFTHECHILD'S
FACE OR NECK. IF YOU DO NOT INSTALL
AND USE THE SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY,
THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN
STOP OR COLLISION.
SEAT BACKS SHOULD BE UPRIGHT
FOR
USE WITH CHILD SAFETY SEATS.
DRIVING AND PARKING
Onceyou becomeaccustomedto thefeel ofthe controls
and the reference points from the driver's seat, you will
find driving a motor home comparable to driving your
family car. Becomefamiliarwiththe position
of the motor
home in traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering to
allow for the length and width
of the vehicle. Always
allow room to corner and to change lanes. Learn to use
the side and rear-view mirrors to view the road behind.
Rememberthat your motor home
is heavier than a car,
making it less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also,
because ofitsgreatersidesurface area, it
is moreeasily
affected by cross winds. Allow extra distances for pass-
ing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed,
particularly in traffic and in gusty wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads
is not difficult if
done with reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle
speedswhen ascending ordescending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on
hills toavoid overheating or undue engine loads. Down-
shift when descending grades. Engine braking power
will help control vehicle speed, and relieve some of the
strain on the brakes.
Mountain driving or desert temperatures can put ex-
treme demands on chassis components. Under ex-
treme use conditions you may need to turn off the
vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and transmis-
sion cooling.
Be aware ofthe extra height ofyourmotorhome. Check
for low hanging tree branches
or other obstructions
wheneveryou drive or park. Avoid low overhangs when
pulling in for service. Always check overhead clear-
ances of overpasses and bridges.This may be particu-
larlyimportantif you drive with the overhead vents open
or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air condi-
tioner, roof rack, CB orTV /radioantenna. Before leaving
on a trip, checkyour route. Some tunnels prohibit motor
homes with LP gas systems.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for
polesorobstructionsasthefrontandrearportionsofthe
motor home swing wider than an automobile. When
parking on an incline, turn thefront wheels into the curb
in the direction of the roll to aid the parking brake. When
parking, alwaysshiftthetransmission toPARK("P") and
set the parking brake, if applicable.
WARNING
DO NOT PARK OR IDLETHE MOTOR HOME
OVER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH
ASTALLGRASS OR DRIED LEAVES.THISIS
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF THE EX-
HAUST SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN PROP-
ERLY MAINTAINED. COMBUSTIBLE MATE·
RIALS
MAY CATCH FIRE FROM THE HOT
EXHAUSTGASES, SOOT OR SPARKSTHAT
COULD ESCAPE THROUGH CORROSION
HOLES
OR CRACKS.
If operating, parking or idling your vehicle off-road is
unavoidable:
Be aware that combustible materials could catch fire
from the vehicle's hot exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle through or over combustible
materials such as leaves, grass, vegetation or stubble
high enough totouch, catch orcollect on its hotexhaust
system.
Parking oridling should be done only in an area where
there are no combustible materials under the vehicle.
REAR VIEW VIDEO MONITOR (IF EQUIPPED)
Yourmotorhomemaybe equipped with an optional rear
viewvideo monitor.The camera is located
althe top rear
ofthe motorhome.The rearview picture
is displayed on
a screen on the motor home instrument panel or over-
head. The monitor screen may be overlaid with a dis-
tance scale reference which gives apprOXimate dis-
tance of objects to the rear of the motor home.
To operatethevideo monitor, the ignitionswitch mustbe
on and the gear shift in reverse.
To override normal
operation, the ignition switch must be on and power on
at the monitor.

Using the video monitorwill take practice. Always allow
more space for maneuvering until you are comfortable
with the system. Check the side-mounted mirrors often
while driving and especially during lane changes and
when backing
up.
CAUTION
The rear view video monitor system pro-
vides a general view of the road and objects
to the rear of the motor home. Your percep-
tion of this view and the relationships of
objects to the motor home and each other
will be different from that seen in a rearview
mirror. Light conditions and the adjustment
of the screen controls will also affect your
perception. Always use the side-mounted
rear view mirrors with the video monitor
system.
The cameralensis exposed to road dirtand will getdirty
often. Clean the camera lens and monitor screen with a
quality glass cleaner and non-abrasive cloth or towel.
FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator's Manual in the Owner's
Information Packageforchassis fuel recommendations.
Ifyourmotorhome is equipped with a generator, seethe
generatoroperating instructionsintheOwner'sInforma-
tion Package for fuel and maintenance recommenda-
tions.
Fuel Fill
Thefuel fillercap is locatedtowardthe rearofthecoach.
Modernfuel systemsmaybuild upvaporpressurewithin
the tank as the gasoline warms during use
or hot
weather. Under certain conditions, sudden release of
this pressure when removing the gasoline cap can
cause gasoline to sprayfrom thefill opening, creating a
fire hazard.
WARNING
WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE CAP,
ROTATE SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH TO
ALLOW PRESSURE TO RELEASE. AFTER
"HISSING" SOUNDSTOPS,COMPLETETHE
REMOVAL OFTHE CAP.
To protectthe gasolinesystem from excessive pressure
orvacuum, orfrom sudden release of pressure, replace
lost or damaged caps with caps
of the same design
which are available from your Fleetwood motor home
dealer.
Clean up fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled on the
motor home could damage the exterior finish, and
is a
serious fire hazard.
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FuelTypes And Vapor Lock
Your motor home's automotive fuel and emissions sys-
tems are sophisticated and highly engineered to meet
Federaland Stateemissionsstandards.Theyare some-
times sensitive to fuel types and blends, particularly
fuels blended for certain altitudes and climates. Fuel
suppliers provide customers with the correct fuel for
their location and seasonal conditions. Sometimes,
though, fuel blended for winter is supplied during sum-
mer months.
"Vaporlock"occurs when gasolinevaporizes, andvapor
pockets block the flow
of liquid fuel to the engine. If you
experience engine stall or stutter, you may be experi-
encing vapor lock. If your engine and fuel system are
properly tuned and maintained, you should not experi-
ence this problem. If vapor lock occurs, the fuel itself
could be the cause. If
at all possible, check with the
service station operatoras to thefuel blend before filling
your fuel tank. If you purchase your fuel from nationally
recognized fuel dealers, yourchances
of vapor lockcan
be reduced. If you store your motor home during the
winter months, be aware thatwhen you take the vehicle
out of storage in the spring orsummer, winter fuel may
cause vapor lock until
it is consumed.
GENERAL CHASSIS TOPICS
Variable Speed Engine Fan
When the engine is under load or requires maximum
cooling, the engine fan adjusts and turns faster.The fan
may become very noisy at high speed and when maxi-
mum cooling is required. High speed fan noise can
sometimes be misinterpreted astransmission slippage.
Thisisnotthecase. High enginespeedandtemperature
conditions, such as pulling away from a stop after long
freeway driving, can cause loud fan noise until the
engine cools down.This fan noise indicates that the fan
is doing what it is supposed to do. This noise is not a
defect in the
fan or the transmission.
Engine Temperature Gauges
Engine temperature gauges have been calibrated to
indicate a midrange reading as the "normal" operating
temperature. The reason for this
is that many owners
perceive 2120 Fasthe boiling point. However, this is not
the case
in an enginewith apressurized cooling system
and a coolant mixture of glycol and water. As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended to
providea warning ofany rapid change in engine coolant
temperature from the "normal" reading of the gauge
rather than an absolute temperature reading.
Exhaust System Heat
Your motorhome engine hasbeen designedto conform
to Federal and State emission requirements. To meet

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these requirements, engine operatingtemperatures are
high. As a result, the engine and exhaust systems
radiate a great deal of heat.
Special heat shields are built into your motor home to
protectwiring and othercomponentsfrom possible heat
damage caused by the exhaust system.
Do not remove
these shields, modify the exhaust system, or add addi-
tional equipment, such
as wiring, plumbing, or other
components, which will
be affected by exhaust system
heat.
CARBON MONOXIDE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas. It
is a by-product of combustion in engines. The
engines
in your motor home and generator system
produce it constantly while they are running. CARBON
MONOXIDE
IS DEADLY. Please read and understand
the following precautions to protect yourself and others
from the effects of carbon monoxide pOisoning.
WARNING
EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY. DO NOT
BLOCK THE TAILPIPES OR SITUATE THE
VEHICLE IN A PLACEWHERETHEEXHAUST
GASES HAVE ANY POSSIBILITY
OF ACCU-
MULATING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDER-
NEATH, OR INSIDEYOUR VEHICLE OR ANY
NEARBY VEHICLES. OUTSIDE AIR MOVE-
MENTS CAN CARRY EXHAUST GASES IN-
SIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH WINDOWS
OR OTHER OPENINGS REMOTE FROM THE
EXHAUST OUTLET. OPERATE THE
ENGINE(S) ONLYWHEN SAFEDISPERSION
OF EXHAUST GASES CAN
BE ASSURED,
AND MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO
BE SURE THAT EXHAUST CONTINUES TO
BE DISPERSED SAFELY.
Beware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning
symptoms:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Muscular Twitching
Intense Headache
Throbbing
in Temples
Weakness and Sleepiness
Inability to Think Coherently
If you orothers experience any of these symptoms, get
out into the fresh air immediately. If symptom persist,
seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not
operate until it has been inspected and repaired.
WARNING
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
OPERATE ANY ENGINE WHILE SLEEPING.
You would not be able to monitor outside conditions to
assure that engine exhaust does not enter the interior,
and you would not
be alert to exhaust odors or symp-
toms of carbon monoxide pOisoning.
Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust
system. Check the system frequently for damage. Do
not under any circumstances modify the exhaust
system(s)
in any way.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
Your motor home is equipped with a carbon monoxide
(CO) detector. It is usually located in the main sleeping
area.
If the detector sounds, it is an indication that carbon
monoxide gas is present.This may occur while idling
in
high traffic concentrations where othervehicles as well
as your motor home are contributing to the carbon
monoxide level
in the surrounding air. Sounding of the
alarm does not indicate a faulty alarm. The detector is
doing its job of warning you
of potentially high concen-
trationsofcarbon monoxide.Seethe sectionon
Carbon
Monoxide in this manual.
Test the CO detector afterthe motor home has been
in
storage, before each trip, and at least once a week
during use. Replace the battery without replacing the
sensor. Sensors are available through your Fleetwood
motor home dealer. Please refer to the operating in-
structions included
in yourOwner's Information Pack-
age.
EMERGENCYTOWING
The only safe and approved towing methods are either
an under reach wheel lift device, as installed
on a
minimum 3·ton tow truck chassis, or a flat bed trailer.
Most tow truck operators willing and able to tow motor
homes will
be familiar with these devices. Be prepared
to give the tow truck operator at least the following
information when you call:
Length and height of motor home
Chassis manufacturer
Gross vehicle weight rating