On
The
Road
Gear preselection means the selection
of
a lower
gear to match the ddving conditions you encounter
or expect
to
encounter. Preselection will give you
better control on slick
or
icy roads and on down-
grades. Downshifting to lower gears increases
engine braking. The selection
of
a lower gear often
prevents cycling between a gear and the next
higher gear on a
sedes
of
short up-and-down
hills.
MANEUVERING IN TRAFFIC
Be
cautious when maneuvering to allow for the
length and width
of
the vehicle. Always allow
room to comer and to change lanes. Your vehicle's
side view mirrors and rear view camera monitor
(if equipped) will help you keep aware
of
your
vehicle's position and the position
of
other vehi-
cles and/or obstructions near your motor home.
You
must monitor them constantly while you are
ddving. Become familiar with the operation
of
the
side mirrors and learn to use them to view objects
and the road beside and behind the motor home.
The
rear view mirrors are controlled from a
panel located on the driver's left side instrument
panel.
To
adjust the mirrors, select either
LEFT
or
RIGHT mirror and press the appropriate
arrow. Activate the mirror heaters
(if
equipped)
by pressing the HEATER position.
Remember that your
motor
home is heavier than
a car, making
it
less maneuverable and harder to
stop. Also, because
of
its greater side surface
area,
it
is more easily affected by cross winds.
Allow extra distances for passing and stopping.
"I
NOTE 1
Although your motor home is equipped with power
steering,
the
front wheels may be difficult
to
turn
when at a dead stop. When maneuvering
In
some
close situations, give yourself some room
to
move
either forward
or
backward.
The
vehicle has
to
be in
motion for
the
front wheels
to
be turned with
ease.
05-16
Driving
on
winding
or
mountain roads is
not
difficult
if
done with reasonable care. Observe
proper vehicle speeds when ascending
or
descending hills and always operate
in
the
proper transmission range. Downshift on hills to
avoid overheating
or
undue engine loads.
Downshift when descending grades.
Engine compression and friction will help con-
trol vehicle speed, and relieve some
of
the
strain
on the brakes. Shift
the
transmission to a lower
gear before starting down the grade.
Mountain driving
or
desert temperatures
can
put
extreme demands on drive train components.
Under extreme heat conditions
you
may
need to
turn
off
the vehicle air conditioner to improve
engine and transmission cooling.
Be
aware
of
the extra height
of
your
motor
home.
Check
for low hanging tree branches
or
other obstructions whenever you drive
or
park.
Avoid low overhangs when pulling
in
for serv-
ice. Always check overhead clearances
of
over-
passes and bridges.
This may be particularly
important
if
you drive with the overhead vents
open or
if
the motor home is equipped with a
roof
air conditioner,
roof
rack,
eB
or
TV/
radio/satellite antenna.
Before leaving
on
a trip, check your route.
Some tunnels prohibit motor homes
with
Propane systems.
When
parking parallel to a curb,
be
sure to
allow for poles
or
obstructions as
the
front
and
rear portions
of
the motor
home
swing wider
than an automobile. When parking
on
an
incline, turn the front wheels into the curb
in
the
direction
of
the roll to aid the parking brake.
When
parking, always shift the transmission to
"P"
and set the parking brake.
If
you
can't
avoid operating, parking
or
idling
your
vehicle off-road:
•
Be
aware that combustible materials could
catch fire from the vehicle's
hot
exhaust
system.
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