DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
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DRIVING & SAFETY
Section Two contains information on driving
tips, emergency situations, towing, safety
devices, weighing the motorhome and tires.
NOTE:
The motorhome has electronic data
recording devices that may record
information about direction, road
speed, engine speed, brake application,
steering attitude or other vehicle
operating data. Data recording
devices can be present in engines,
transmissions, ABS (Antilock Brake
Systems) or other systems affiliated
with operation of the vehicle.
Information from data recording
devices can be examined in case of
an accident. Contact the component
manufacturer to learn more about
these devices.
Inspections
Differences between a passenger automobile
and a motorhome are signicant. Always be
aware of these differences when traveling.
The key to safely operating a motorhome is
inspection. Undetected problems could cause
problems on the road and may result in lost time
and increased repair costs. Several states require
a special license endorsement and motorhome
inspection prior to registration. Know and
observe the laws of the states in which you are
traveling. Laws may vary from state to state.
A systematic inspection conducted prior
to moving the motorhome can help ensure
nothing is overlooked and will assist in
familiarizing the owner with the motorhome.
Prior to moving the motorhome perform a
general inspection. Examine the condition and
surrounding area. Look high and low when
walking around the motorhome.
Familiarize Yourself
Because the location of the driver’s seat in
the motorhome is higher and farther to the left
than most vehicles, a different perspective of
the roadway is created. Rely on the outside
mirrors to line up with the center of the road
and to check conditions behind the motorhome.
The dashboard may include more gauges and
controls than are normally found in passenger
automobiles. Become familiar with these
gauges and their indications before starting out.
Mirror Adjust
Adjust the mirrors prior to starting out.
Have an assistant help to simplify the mirror
adjustment process.
Mirror Adjust:
Adjust the driver seat to travel position.
Use a at tip screwdriver to remove the
plug at the mirror arm base (See A on
illustration).
Use a ½" socket to loosen the bolt (see A
on illustration).
Tighten the bolt when properly adjusted.
Use a 3/16" allen wrench to loosen the
set screws at point B.
Adjust the mirror. Tighten set screws.
Manually adjust the bottom section of
the mirror.
Fine tune upper
mirror placement
with the mirror
adjust switch on the
driver’s console.
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