Fleetwood 2015 Excursion - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-1
Inspect and Maintain ................... 01-2
Planning and Preparation ............... 01-2
Owner’s Information Package ........... 01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identication ........ 01-3
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance ... 01-3
After-Market Steering Aid Devices ....... 01-4
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home .... 01-4
Event Data Recording Device
(If Equipped) ....................... 01-6
Drivers License Requirements ........... 01-6
WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-1
Coverage Provided .................... 02-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty .... 02-1
Limitations .......................... 02-2
Your Rights Under State Law ........... 02-2
Dealer’s Obligations ................... 02-2
Owner’s Obligations ................... 02-2
Manufacturer’s Obligations ............. 02-3
Warranty Service ..................... 02-4
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 02-5
IMPORTANT NOTICES ................ 03-1
MODEL INFORMATION ............... 04-1
Providence ...........................04-2
Discovery ........................... 04-2
Expedition ........................... 04-4
Excursion ...........................04-8
ON THE ROAD ....................... 05-1
Motor Home Loading .................. 05-1
Responsibility for Proper Loading ...... 05-1
Some Denitions First ............... 05-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer (“Towed
Load or Towed Unit”) ............. 05-2
Suggested Owners Manual Addendum for
Weight Distribution Hitches ......... 05-2
Dinghy Towing ....................... 05-4
Towed Vehicle Wiring ................. 05-5
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity
and Load Distribution .............. 05-6
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home . 05-6
Dangers of Overloading .............. 05-8
Loading Tips ....................... 05-8
Tires ............................... 05-9
Tire Ination ....................... 05-9
Air Pressure ...................... 05-10
Under ination .................... 05-10
Air Pressure Check ................. 05-10
Tire Replacement .................. 05-11
Tire Rotation ...................... 05-11
If You Get a Flat Tire ............... 05-11
Changing a Flat Tire ............... 05-11
Seats and Seat Belts .................. 05-12
Air Bags (If Equipped) .............. 05-12
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts ... 05-12
Safety Belt Maintenance ............. 05-13
Safety Restraints for Children ........ 05-13
Safety Belts for Children ............. 05-13
Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped) ...... 05-14
Driving and Vehicle Control ........... 05-14
Using the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home .................... 05-15
Maneuvering in Trafc ................ 05-15
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) .. 05-16
Body Undercoating ................... 05-16
Fuel and Fuel Systems ................ 05-16
Fuel Types and Drive ability Issues .... 05-17
API Refueling Advisory ............... 05-17
Engine Fan ......................... 05-17
Exhaust System Heat ................. 05-17
Engine Temperature Gauges ............ 05-18
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions .... 05-18
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm ..... 05-19
Emergency Towing ................... 05-19
Manual Head lamp Aiming Procedure .... 05-20
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME 06-1
Leveling System (If Equipped) ........... 06-1
Air Dump System ..................... 06-1
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