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PATRIOT
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Table of Contents

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION�����������������������������������������������������������5
SECTION 2
LIMITED WARRANTY���������������������������������������������������9
Structural Warranty Terms ������������������������������������������������������� 10
Exclusions From This Midwest Automotive Designs Limited
and Structural Warranties ������������������������������������������������������� 10
Legal Remedies and Dispute Resolution��������������������������������� 11
SECTION 3
GENERAL INFORMATION��������������������������������������������13
Service // Mercedes-Benz�������������������������������������������������������� 14
Service // American Coach������������������������������������������������������� 14
Chassis and Vehicle Identication ������������������������������������������� 15
Report Safety Defect Concerns ����������������������������������������������� 15
Roadside Emergencies������������������������������������������������������������ 15
SECTION 4
SAFETY�������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Seating and Safety Restraints ������������������������������������������������� 18
Vehicle Loading and Stability��������������������������������������������������� 18
Tires (Ination / Rotation / TPMs / Flat / Replacement) ����������� 19
Towing�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
Off-Road Driving Precautions �������������������������������������������������� 23
Roadside Emergencies������������������������������������������������������������ 24
Electrical (Batteries / Generator / Shore Power)���������������������� 24
Batteries����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25
Generator��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
Shore Power ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
Detectors (Carbon Monoxide / LPG/ Smoke) �������������������������� 28
Carbon Monoxide��������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)������������������������������������������������������� 29
Smoke�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31
Fire Avoidance and Suppression ��������������������������������������������� 32
Formaldehyde and Ventilation ������������������������������������������������� 33
SECTION 5
BEFORE YOU GO ��������������������������������������������������������35
Accessories������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 36
Fuel������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 37
Food����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Water���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Driving In Desert- Heat / Mountainous Terrain / Heavy Trafc� 39
Special Conditions (Crosswind / Snow & Ice / Rain) ��������������� 42
Parking������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44
Fuel Requirements (Diesel / Propane)������������������������������������� 45
SECTION 6
EXTERIOR FEATURES AND CARE�����������������������������49
Body Moldings, Fog Lamps, Running Boards, Courtesy Lights � 50
Access Hatches and Fittings���������������������������������������������������� 51
Screen Doors (Sliding Side and Rear Pull Down)�������������������� 52
Windows and Screens ������������������������������������������������������������� 54
Roof Mounted Options and Accessories���������������������������������� 54
Washing, Waxing, and Polishing���������������������������������������������� 55
Trailer Hitch and Connector ����������������������������������������������������� 56
Spare Tire Mount (If Equipped)������������������������������������������������ 56
Roof Rack (If Equipped)����������������������������������������������������������� 56
Power Awning �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57
Four Camera System��������������������������������������������������������������� 59
VB Air Ride Suspension System���������������������������������������������� 59
SECTION 7
INTERIOR FEATURES, FUNCTIONS, AND CARE ������63
Interior Seating������������������������������������������������������������������������� 64
Child Safety Seats ������������������������������������������������������������������� 64
Swiveling & Reclining Front Seats ������������������������������������������ 64
Removable Seating������������������������������������������������������������������ 65
Power Fold-Down Rear Bench Seat���������������������������������������� 67
Pedestal Table ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68
Interior Care and Maintenance ������������������������������������������������ 70
Fabric Window Shades and Coverings������������������������������������ 70
Carpeting ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 71
Composite Wood Grain Flooring���������������������������������������������� 71
One Piece Woven Flooring������������������������������������������������������ 71
Simulated Leather Cleaning and Care������������������������������������� 72
Wet Bath ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 73
Retractable Clothes Line���������������������������������������������������������� 74

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SECTION 8
PLUMBING AND SANITATION SYSTEMS �������������������75
City Water Supply �������������������������������������������������������������������� 76
Fresh Water Pump & Tank������������������������������������������������������� 76
Water Quality and Purication�������������������������������������������������� 78
Sanitize The Water Tank / Supply Lines ���������������������������������� 78
Gray Water Treatment & Tank�������������������������������������������������� 79
Black Water Treatment & Tank������������������������������������������������� 80
Water Heater (Propane)����������������������������������������������������������� 80
Water Heater (Electric)������������������������������������������������������������� 81
Fixtures (Bath, Sink, Galley, Interior Shower, Exterior Shower)�� 82
Toilet����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 82
Holding Tank Heating Pads������������������������������������������������������ 83
Discharge Gate Valves ������������������������������������������������������������ 84
Manual Discharge Gate Valves������������������������������������������������ 84
Macerator Discharge Pump and Reel ������������������������������������� 85
Remote Discharge Gate Valves����������������������������������������������� 86
SECTION 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ����������������������������������������������89
Firey System Multiplex Controls��������������������������������������������� 90
Lighting (Interior and Exterior) ������������������������������������������������� 95
12 Volt DC System������������������������������������������������������������������� 95
Master Disconnect ������������������������������������������������������������������� 95
Fuse Block - Location and Identication ���������������������������������� 96
Battery Types And Charging Requirements (AGM / Lithium)��� 96
Battery Locations (Chassis and House)����������������������������������� 99
Chassis Battery������������������������������������������������������������������������ 99
House Battery �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 99
USB Charging Ports����������������������������������������������������������������� 100
LPG Generator������������������������������������������������������������������������� 100
Starting The LP Generator������������������������������������������������������� 101
Inverter������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 102
Solar Charging System (Charge Controller / Panels / Fuses) � 103
120 Volt AC System ����������������������������������������������������������������� 104
SECTION 10
APPLIANCES����������������������������������������������������������������107
Roof Mounted Air Conditioners (12 VDC and 115 VAC) ���������� 108
Cabin Heater���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 108
ESPAR Furnace����������������������������������������������������������������������� 109
Proair Furnace ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 110
Refrigerator������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 111
Convection / Microwave Oven ������������������������������������������������� 112
Induction Cooktop�������������������������������������������������������������������� 114
SECTION 11
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ��������������������������������������������117
TV Operation���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 118
Fusion® Apollo™Audio System ������������������������������������������������ 119
Blue Ray Player ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 121
Connect / Activate Apple TV ���������������������������������������������������� 121
Cradlepoint IBR600 Lot Router������������������������������������������������ 123
SECTION 12
WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE��������������������������������125
Vehicle Storage������������������������������������������������������������������������ 126
Winterizing The Coach������������������������������������������������������������� 127
De-Winterizing Procedures������������������������������������������������������ 129
Recommission The Plumbing System ������������������������������������� 131
SECTION 13
MAINTENANCE ������������������������������������������������������������133
Maintenance Schedule and Recommended Requirements ���� 134
Severe Service / Towing ���������������������������������������������������������� 134
Onan QG 2500 LP Generator�������������������������������������������������� 134
Lubrication System ������������������������������������������������������������������ 135
Checking Generator Engine Oil Level�������������������������������������� 135
Changing Generator Engine Oil ��������������������������������������������� 137
Air Filter������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 138
Battery Care����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 138
Spark Plug ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 139
Carburetor Governor Linkage ������������������������������������������������� 139
Suburban Nautilus Water Heater ������������������������������������������� 145
12-Volt 6 Gal� Whale Water Heater ����������������������������������������� 145
Defrost & Cleaning������������������������������������������������������������������� 146
True Induction Single Burner Cooktop (Model It-1b)���������������� 146
100-Watt Roof Top Solar Charging System (Solar Charge
Controller Zamp Zs-30a)��������������������������������������������������������� 147
LPG Tank and System ������������������������������������������������������������� 147
LPG Regulator ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 147
Xantrex Freedom Xc2000 / Xc3000 Inverter/Charger�������������� 148
Dometic Penguin Ii (640315cxx1c0 Air Conditioner)���������������� 149
Pro Air Roof Air Conditioner (12v 20,000btu)��������������������������� 150

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Recommended Tools ��������������������������������������������������������������� 150
Recommended Spare Parts����������������������������������������������������� 151
Coach Maintenance Schedule������������������������������������������������� 152
SECTION 14
SCHEMATICS AND ILLUSTRATIONS��������������������������155
Specications��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156
Illustrations������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 158
Floor Plans������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 161
Electrical ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 164
Plumbing���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 169
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INDEX����������������������������������������������������������������������������171

SECTION 1
Introduction

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the luxury world of Class B custom Sprinter based
coaches, which combine comfort, utility, innovation, creativity
and technology to deliver a travel experience unlike any other
in the recreational vehicle industry. Thoughtful design, ergonomic
features, precision t and function, and exquisite nishes are integrat-
ed into your new coach to optimize your safety and comfort while you
enjoy a rst-class traveling lifestyle.
Your luxury coach is the product of assembling premium quality
components and additional special features into a Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter chassis� Your new Sprinter coach incorporates extended
traveling and living capabilities, and unique additional functions within
this multi-purpose vehicle� Your Sprinter chassis was manufactured
by Mercedes-Benz and its care, use, maintenance, and servicing
requirements are specied separately in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Operating Instructions that accompanied your vehicle at the time of
purchase� Please take time to familiarize yourself with that manual, as
it is important to ensure your safety, and long-term satisfaction with the
coach� Operating procedures for the drivetrain, steering and sus-
pension, tires, brakes, passenger and vehicle safety systems, along
with maintenance and service schedules and other key information
related to the chassis are all contained within that important document�
Additionally, warranty information related to the Sprinter chassis, and
its major components or subcomponents, are covered exclusively by
Mercedes-Benz and / or their suppliers�
This manual is intended to help you understand how to operate,
maintain, care for, and enjoy the specialized electronic equipment,
plumbing, heating, and air conditioning options, appliances, cabinetry,
upholstery, ooring, and other custom components that have been
added or installed within your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to up-t the
chassis to its completed state� This manual also covers important
safety procedures and warranty information to help you enjoy your
new luxury Class B coach with condence and satisfaction.
In addition to this American Coach Patriot Owner’s Manual, other own-
er’s / operator’s manuals, instructions, technical data, images, sche-
matics, diagrams, and warranty information are provided separately
for certain appliances and components that perform specic functions
within your Class B coach� Such items include, but are not limited
to the Air Conditioning unit, heater, solar panel power components,
inverter, water heater, water pump, toilet, refrigerator, convection /
microwave oven, entertainment equipment (e�g�, TVs, Blue Ray player,
WiFi, etc.), and other optional equipment that may be installed on
your coach� While this manual will provide general guidelines on how
to operate and care for these components, you should always read
the primary owner’s / operator’s manuals carefully before operating
or trouble shooting any additional equipment that is installed on your
luxury Class B coach�
The REV Recreation Group maintains a continuous improvement
program to maximize the quality of design, features, and components
within its product lineup� It is possible that some product improve-
ments or changes were made subsequent to the assembly of your
luxury Class B coach and may not have been included within this
Owner’s Manual at the time of its publication� Therefore, the informa-
tion contained herein may or may not be completely representative of
every feature and function of your particular coach� Additionally, this
Owner’s Manual provides graphics, schematics, images, diagrams
and instructions of a general nature, which may not match the exact
colors, fabrics, components, or options on your vehicle as delivered�
Throughout this document you will nd special statements or alerts,
which are intended to draw your attention to potential hazards and
dangers, or to advise caution or specic notes of importance to the
safe and proper operation of your luxury Class B coach� ALWAYS
read and obey these alerts or statements, which include:
DANGER
This alerts the operator to SIGNIFICANT
HAZARDS that will result in severe injury
or death of persons if not avoided.
WARNING
This alerts the operator to POTENTIAL
HAZARDS that could lead to damage
to the coach or its equipment, or to severe
injury or death of persons if not avoided.
NOTE
This alerts the operator to situations that are not likely to
result in injuries, but require attention to avoid damage to
the vehicle or its components.
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note
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NOTE
This also alerts the operator to important information that will
promote the longevity of the coach, and the efcient opera-
tion of the vehicle, and its special systems and components.
NOTE
Your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions and
Warranty Supplement include specic Warnings, Cautions,
Notes and information that pertains specically to the safe
operation and maintenance of the chassis and its warranty
coverage. Do not interpret this American Coach Patriot
Owner’s Manual as advice, directions, or instructions that
supersede or replace the Warnings, Cautions, Notes and
information contained within the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
documents that accompanied your coach.
NOTE
The operator must become familiar with all information
provided within the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Operating
Instructions and Warranty information in ADDITION to this
American Coach Patriot Owner’s Manual, which provides
supplementary instructions, guidelines, and information
pertaining to the safe and proper operation of the complete
vehicle as delivered
note
note
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NOTE
This document serves as a guide to the proper and safe
operation, care, and maintenance of your luxury Class
B coach. It is not an extension of responsibilities of the
manufacturer, its subsidiaries, assigns, or suppliers beyond
the warranty as specied in this American Coach Patriot
Owner’s Manual.
NOTE
The owner and/or operator bear an obligation for the proper
routine inspection, care, repair, and maintenance of the
coach to ensure its safety for use and the long-term
reliability of its installed systems and components.
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SECTION 2
Limited Warranty

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REV / Midwest Automotive Designs
Limited and Structural Warranty for
Model Year 2020/2021
Models to Include: Irok, Legend, Patriot, Passage,
Weekender, Day Cruiser, Luxe Cruiser, Business Class,
Signature Series, Athletic series, UT Models,
Professional Series
LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS
REV / MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS warrants that its products,
listed above, under normal use will be free of manufacturing defects
in materials and/or workmanship provided and installed by Midwest
Automotive Designs, (Not to include the chassis or any chassis
equipment provided by the Chassis OEM) for a period of one (1) year
(unlimited miles) from the date of original purchase for the original
owner, except as otherwise provided below� For purposes of this
warranty, “defect” means a failure of the material or workmanship to
conform to the manufacturer’s specications and tolerances. Paint
and enamel nishes provided by Midwest are warranted for a period of
one (1) year from the date of purchase, except as otherwise provided
below� All component parts or options manufactured or supplied by a
vendor to MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS such as, appliances,
electronic components, accessories, etc�, shall be warranted for
a period of one (1) year except where the original equipment
manufacturer’s warranty for such component is greater than (1) year,
in which case, the Vendor Warranty schedule shall apply� A copy
of these Limited Warranty Terms, signed and acknowledged by the
authorized selling dealer and the Original Purchaser, must be returned
by the dealer to MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS at the above
address following purchase of the Coach by Original Purchaser to be
registered� Purchaser must notify MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS
within the applicable warranty period of any failure of the vehicle
to comply with this warranty� This warranty covers the above listed
coaches only�
■STRUCTURAL WARRANTY TERMS
MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS Structural Warranty covers the
main conversion construction consisting of seating, hardwood, interior
walls, cabinetry, and ooring, for a period of three (3) years or 36,000
miles, whichever comes rst, from the original purchase date to the
original owner�
■EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS MIDWEST
AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS LIMITED AND
STRUCTURAL WARRANTIES
1. The automotive chassis and chassis system (including the chassis,
chassis systems, chassis paint and drive train), tires and batteries,
all of which are covered by the separate warranties of the respective
manufacturers of these chassis�
2. Components, systems, appliances, electrical equipment, or parts
expressly warranted by their respective manufacturer�
3. Defects or performance failures caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence, or accident�
b. Failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner’s
Information Package or failure to perform other routine
maintenance�
c. Alteration or modication of the coach or conversion not
approved or performed by Midwest�
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the
atmosphere, etc.).
e. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such as
sealants, fading or discoloration of exterior surfaces or
berglass, or soft goods, such as fabrics, drapes, upholstery,
screen, cushions, mattresses, and carpet wear�
f. Coaches on which the odometer reading has been altered�
g. Normal maintenance and service items, such as light bulbs,
fuses, sealants, lubricants, etc�
h. Appearance imperfections, dulling, yellowing, chalking,
aking, peeling or fading of paint, defacing, dents, scratches,
chips on any surface or fabric, graphics, exterior materials,
or upholstery that may have occurred prior to the Start Date
and are normally corrected during the delivery inspection
process at the manufacturing plant or at the dealership�
i. The cost of transportation in connection with warranty
claims, including but not limited to reimbursement for
mileage or expenses incurred traveling to or from such
repair or replacement locations�
j. MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS shall not be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages, including but
not limited to any claims for property damage, loss of use,
loss of value, loss of income, loss of time, inconvenience,
commercial loss, bus fares, vehicle rental, fuel costs,

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incidental charges such as telephone calls, or hotel bills, or
legal fees or expenses�
k. Pre-mature deterioration and accelerated wear and tear on
coaches used for full-time living accommodations�
l. Coaches used for commercial or business purposes�
m. Coaches that are not originally sold by an authorized
MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS dealership, including
but not limited to Coaches, sold at auction, wholesale,
repossession, salvaged or sold in an otherwise distressed
condition�
n. Motor coaches sold or used outside of the United States
or Canada�
o. Items that are working as designed but that you are
unhappy with�
p. Service work performed by a dealer which is generally
covered by the dealer’s own service warranty�
q. Any service preformed without prior notication and
authorization for the service to be performed�
MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS reserve the right to make changes
in design or improvements to its products or parts without obligation to
make or install such changes in any previously built product�
MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS sole obligation under this
Warranty is limited to repairing or replacing original factory equipment
parts with equal value and like items, at MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE
DESIGNS options, any component, part or parts thereof which are
determined by MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS to be defective
as a direct result from MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS defective
material or workmanship� Any MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS
products found to have defective material and/or workmanship must
be serviced or repaired by an authorized MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE
DESIGNS factory representative or by a service facility which has
agreed to perform the repairs with the MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE
DESIGNS Warranty Department� All warranty claims must be
authorized in writing by MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS Warranty
Department, prior to any expenses being incurred relating to such
possible warranty claims�
To the extent Vendor Warranties are made available to the original
purchaser by the Vendors to cover any defective component, part,
or condition in a Coach, MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS
shall use reasonable efforts to provide sufcient information to
the original purchaser to enable the original purchaser to obtain
direct Vendor Warranty coverage or assistance from the applicable
Vendor� However, MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS does not
give any warranty, either expressed or implied that any components,
parts, or accessories provided by Vendors will be subject to, or
meet the conditions of, any Vendor Warranties with respect to such
components, parts, or accessories�
After these Limited and Structural terms expire, all liabilities transfer to
the retail owner� Repairs made under this MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE
DESIGNS warranty do not constitute an extension of the original
warranty period for the vehicle, or for any specic component, or
part to the extent that any provision of this MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE
DESIGNS warranty contravenes the law of any jurisdiction� Such
provision shall be inapplicable in such jurisdiction, and the remainder
of the warranty shall not be affected� The purchaser’s exclusive
remedy for breach of the MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS
warranty shall be set forth herein� Any action for breach of this
warranty must be commenced within the periods stated herein�
MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS neither assumes, nor authorizes
any other person to assume for it any other liability whatsoever in
connection with its product�
■LEGAL REMEDIES AND DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
Any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this limited
warranty, or beach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered
by the American Arbitration Association in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in
accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American
Arbitration Association� The laws of the State of Indiana shall be
applied in any arbitration proceedings, without regard to principles of
conict of law. Each party shall bear its own costs, fees, and expenses
of arbitration. The arbitrator(s) determination and the basis for that
determination shall be in writing and shall include an explanation of
the basis for the determination. The determination of the arbitrator(s)
shall be nal and binding and judgment upon such determination may
be entered in any court having jurisdiction� The arbitration proceedings
and arbitration award shall be maintained by the parties as strictly
condential, except as otherwise required by court order or as is
necessary to conrm, vacate, or enforce the award and for disclosure
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Please print clearly� All information MUST be completed for warranty purposes�
BY SIGNING BELOW PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES AND FULLY ACCEPTS THE OPTIONAL ARBITRATION PROVISION
DEALER _______________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
Dealer Signature_________________________________________
Date ________________
Dealer Telephone ________________________________________
Starting Mileage ______________________
Coach covered by this Warranty: ________________________
Production Number _________________ Model _______________
Form W-1 Coach
PURCHASER ____________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
Purchaser _______________________________________________
Date _________________
Mailing Address _________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code ______________________________________
Purchaser Telephone ___________________________
V.I.N. ___________________________________________________
senior management personnel� MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS
makes no warranties other than those expressly granted in this
warranty� This MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS warranty gives
you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from State to State� Some States do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you� Any warranty which
may arise as a matter of law is limited in duration to the period of
the written warranty�
NOTE
Purchaser should refer to their original REV/MIDWEST
AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS Warranty Form W-1 Coach. If you
have not already completed this form please contact the
dealership where you purchased your Coach immediately.
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SECTION 3
General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION
■SERVICE // MERCEDES-BENZ
Your luxury Sprinter coach chassis will require routine service, main-
tenance and occasional repairs as prescribed by Mercedes-Benz�
Follow the recommended service intervals prescribed within the
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions that accompanied
your vehicle at the time of purchase� Failure to do so could void your
warranty, or cause premature failure of costly components associated
with the chassis� This is important to protect your investment, ensure
the vehicle’s longevity, and promote its reliability�
Ordinary services, such as oil changes, replacing cabin air lters,
replenishing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), tire rotation, prescribed
and other routine maintenance procedures are available through
any Mercedes-Benz authorized dealership that services the Sprinter
chassis� The RV dealership where you purchased your luxury Class B
coach can also schedule some or all of these services for you, but it is
important to note that certain procedures, especially any warranty or
recall type of procedures related to the chassis should be completed
by a Mercedes-Benz dealership�
Mercedes-Benz dealerships are located throughout the country�
Whenever you need to schedule Mercedes-Benz service, mainte-
nance or repairs, please visit the following portal to locate the
nearest dealership:
https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/service-maintenance
■SERVICE // AMERICAN COACH
Care, service, and maintenance of your luxury Class B coach is avail-
able through any authorized American Coach or Midwest Automotive
Designs dealership that services Class B coaches� Follow the pre-
scribed maintenance schedule provided in Section 13 of this Owner’s
Manual to ensure your coach receives proper care at all times� This is
particularly important for intermittent, seasonal use, and in preparation
for long-term storage� Follow the prescribed schedule of services,
inspections, and maintenance at all times�
Please contact your dealership when you need service,
maintenance, or repair of your coach.
NOTE
You can locate the nearest American Coach
Dealership at: https://www.americancoach.com/
You can locate the nearest Midwest Automotive Designs
Dealerships at:
https://midwestautomotivedesigns.com/dealer-locator/
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■CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
The Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric
number that serves as the unique identier for your vehicle. The
chassis VIN is assigned by Mercedes-Benz and is located in any one
of the following locations depending upon the year and model of your
vehicle: on the driver’s side door jam (sometimes on the passenger’s
side); on a stamped plate located under the windshield on the driver’s
side; or, on the rewall under the hood. Use the VIN when ordering
parts, or scheduling any services, repairs, or maintenance with a
Mercedes-Benz dealership� This VIN will also be used to register your
vehicle for titling and licensing purposes�
Your coach also has a specic 4-digit Unit Identication Number
(UIN), which American Coach and Midwest Automotive Designs have
assigned to identify the fully assembled vehicle in its nal cong-
uration� The UIN is located on a label attached to the driver’s side
doorjamb. This UIN is required for coach specic warranty processing,
and it may be required to order other specialized parts and accesso-
ries associated with the coach itself, which are not available through
Mercedes-Benz�
NOTE
This VIN for your luxury Class B coach applies to the Mer-
cedes-Benz chassis only. The UIN applies to the nal fully
congured coach as delivered. While they both serve to
identify the vehicle and important information regarding its
assembly, options, and date produced, each has its unique
purpose. We recommend that you record both numbers for
future reference when scheduling services, maintenance,
or repairs.
■REPORT SAFETY DEFECT CONCERNS
In the event you discover a known or potential safety issue or defect
that could result in personal injury or a vehicle crash, please notify
American Coach / Midwest Automotive Designs immediately� You
should contact the American Coach / Midwest Automotive Designs
Warranty and Customer Service Ofce at 574-522-4878 to report
any known or suspected safety related issues or concerns with
your vehicle�
You may also choose to contact the National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration (NHTSA). If the NHTSA receives similar reports
from others this could indicate that a safety-related defect exists that
warrants potential further investigation�
note
The NHTSA operates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT)
Vehicle Safety Hotline to collect accurate and timely information from
consumers on vehicle safety problems� Call 888-327-4236 or 800-424-
9393 toll-free from anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, and
the Virgin Islands to register complaints or receive recall information
about a vehicle� The Hotline also offers a dedicated number, 800-424-
9153, for use by hearing impaired persons�
■ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES
Roadside emergencies with a recreational vehicle require careful han-
dling and attention to ensure the safety of the operator, all passengers,
and nearby motorists and pedestrians� In an emergency, and when-
ever possible, move your vehicle to a safe and level area away from
trafc without making sudden or extreme maneuvers. Avoid parking
on soft or unstable surfaces as these could destabilize your vehicle
or increase the difculty of handling roadside emergencies such as
changing a at tire. In any emergency, vehicle occupants should exit
through the passenger door, driver’s door, or the sliding passenger
side door� Do not attempt to exit through the rear door unless no other
option exists, and there is a clear pathway to that exit�
WARNING
Exiting a disabled vehicle on a busy road or highway,
without rst observing approaching oncoming trafc, could
lead to severe injury or death of persons if not avoided. All
occupants exiting a disabled vehicle under these conditions
must take extra precautions to get well clear of the disabled
vehicle and any approaching trafc.
For Roadside Assistance with your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
RV, contact the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Hotline, which is monitored by Mercedes-Benz 24 hours
a day and 365 days a year at 877-762-8267 (USA) or
800-387-0100 (CANADA).
NOTE
Refer to the EMERGENCY and ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
sections of your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instruc-
tions for additional information.
warning
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SECTION 4
Safety

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Operating your luxury Class B Sprinter Van requires special
attention to safe operating procedures beyond those associated
with an ordinary passenger vehicle. These specially equipped
vehicles are heavier and taller than most passenger cars
and vans. Understanding their handling characteristics and
limitations is essential to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
Additional interior furnishings and appliances may limit the operator’s
visibility of blind spots� This is particularly important when changing
lanes, backing, and parking your coach� Don’t forget that you must
also be aware of overhead clearance to avoid coming in contact with
low hanging tree limbs, signs, or other possible overhead obstacles�
Take your time to familiarize yourself with the Mercedes-Benz safety
features that may assist you with blind spot monitoring, parking, and
lane keeping to enhance your driving condence.
You must take extra precautions to properly load your coach, and to avoid
increased hazards while driving in bad weather or in high cross-wind
conditions. Your luxury Class B coach has a tall prole in relationship to
its length, which will inuence how it handles on steep grades, in high
winds, and while traversing any uneven terrain� Maintaining a low center
of gravity, and avoiding extreme sudden maneuvers or signicant side-to-
side angles will reduce any roll-over potential�
DANGER
Failure to take proper safety precautions when loading and
operating your coach can lead to a crash, damage to the
vehicle, and / or serious personal injuries or death.
■SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Before driving your American Coach Patriot, refer to the instructions
for the proper use of your vehicle’s safety restraints, which are
covered in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions�
Please note that there are additional safety restraints installed in your
coach to protect adult passengers and children (but not infants) seated
in the rear of the vehicle�
DANGER
Rear lap belt restraints are not intended for use with an
infant or toddler car seat, as the rear bench seat does not
provide a three-point or seat top tether to prevent an infant
/ child car seat from rolling forward in a sudden braking or
collision scenario.
danger
danger
DANGER
All passengers must be secured by a vehicle safety restraint
at all times whenever the vehicle is in motion. Never release
the restraint or stand up in a moving vehicle as the sudden
loss of security could result in serious injuries or death.
WARNING
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van safety restraint warnings
apply to the front driver and passenger seats only. The
warning status of any unfastened rear passenger seating
restraints will not display on the dashboard of your Sprinter
Van. Therefore it is essential to verify with all passengers
visually and verbally to ensure they are properly “buckled in”
before moving the vehicle.
■VEHICLE LOADING AND STABILITY
At rst glance, you should immediately notice that your American
Coach Patriot is a tall vehicle� This feature enables occupants to easily
move about the coach’s interior and increases the utility and efciency
of installed appliances and the ability to store cargo, gear, and
luggage� Many factors such as how you arrange the storage of items,
where any passengers are seated, along with the capacity status of
water, holding and propane tanks, will affect the stability of your luxury
Class B coach�
Safely loading your coach requires a basic understanding of how to
maintain a low center of gravity throughout the vehicle to promote
its stability. The center of gravity (CG) is the point at which the total
weight of your Class B coach is concentrated, both front to rear and
side to side� The lower the center of gravity, the more stable the
vehicle becomes� When heavy objects are stored or placed higher in
the vehicle, or gear and accessories are stored on top of the coach,
the center of gravity rises, which makes the vehicle less stable�
Therefore, the heaviest objects stored in your coach should always be
placed on or near the oor (example, luggage).
The stability of your coach becomes more important when operating in
high cross winds, while driving on snow and ice, when traversing
undulating terrain, and while driving on loose gravel or dirt roads� Keep
in mind that any loose gear, luggage, or equipment stored within your
Class B coach may suddenly shift or move around, which could
change the vehicle’s center of gravity and cause it to become
unstable� Under such circumstances, you should immediately stop the
vehicle and secure any loose items before proceeding further�
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