VEHICLE SAFETY
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Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm pets. An
unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly become
injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seatbelts or
other anchoring devices.
Refer to the chassis manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
additional and important information regarding occupant
and pet safety.
Rear Cargo Door
Child Safety Seat Anchor
Always follow the instructions and warnings that are
included with any infant or child safety restraint system:
• If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a
safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety
seats or booster seats, as specified by the safety seat
manufacturer, should use standard seatbelts.
• If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and
shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or
rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should
wear the lap and shoulder belt.
• Never use pillows, books, or other objects to boost a
child, passenger, or pet.
NOTE: Check with your local and state or provincial laws
for specific requirements regarding the safe transport of
children in your motorhome.
For additional information, refer to:
http://www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers
or call: 1-888-327-4236.
In Canada, refer to Transport Canada’s website:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/child-car-
seat-safety
Transporting Pets
Select TMC motorhomes are equipped with a rear cargo
door. e purpose of this door is to provide loading and
unloading access to a sleeping space that converts to a large
cargo storage and transportation area (see pages 59, 78, 110).
is cargo access door is not designed or intended to be a
passenger entry door; however, it can be used as an EMER
GENCY EXIT.
Since this area is not sealed from the passenger compartment,
it is not designed to accept fuel-powered equipment or trans-
portation devices. Do not transport fuel or fuel containers
inside the motorhome, due to the risk of explosion or
inhalation of fuel vapors.
Unsecured and unrestrained animals can interfere with
safe vehicle operation and may be thrown around in the
vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering
and braking maneuvers, injuring vehicle occupants and
pets in the process.
• Never leave animals in the vehicle unattended.
• Always secure animals while the vehicle is in motion,
using a suitable and secured animal harness or
carrier.
WARNING
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY DOOR.
This door should only be used for loading and unloading
items from storage area.
Use of this door as an entry door can lead to death or
severe injury.
WARNING
THE TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FUEL-
POWERED EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES INSIDE THE
MOTORHOME IS PROHIBITED. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO
THIS PROHIBITION CAN LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
Failure to properly stow, secure and prevent movement
of cargo can result in injury or death.
Exceeding the vehicle's Occupancy Cargo Carrying
Capacity can lead to vehicle instability which can result
in occupant injury or death.
WARNING
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