Triple E COMMANDER Series - FLAT TIRE PROCEDURES; TOWING AND OVERHEATING

8-2
8.4 OVERHEATING
If the engine overheats while driving:
1. Pull o the side of the road and stop immediately.
2. Shut engine o.
3. Check for proper coolant level in the recovery tank.
The coolant level should be between the “full” and
“add” marks on the tank.
4. If the coolant level is low:
a. Check for leaks at hose connections, through-
out the cooling system. Make sure the belts are
tight and that the cooling fan is turning.
b. Add coolant to the recovery tank as soon as
possible.
c. If coolant is being lost due to leaks; if the fan belt
is broken or too loose; if the red warning light
stays on, stop the engine until the problem is
corrected.
5. Check the radiator face for obstructions such as a
build up of bugs. Have a professional service shop
clean your radiator if obstructed.
6. Once the temperature gauge returns to normal,
resume driving, keeping an eye on the gauge. Do
Not resume driving until the problem has been cor-
rected and the temperature is normal.
8.3 TOWING
1. Emergency Starting:
Do not tow the motorhome in an attempt to start it.
The powertrain is not designed to transmit torque
to turn the engine over for starting.
a. Battery Booster Switch:
If the chassis battery does not have sucient
charge to start the engine, depress and hold
the battery boost switch to route the coach bat-
teries energy into the circuit to start the engine.
Release the switch when the engine starts.
b. Jump Starting:
Refer to Section 8.5 “Jump Starting”.
2. Vehicle Break-Down:
When the vehicle breaks down, it should be towed
in for repair by an approved towing service. If the
vehicle breaks down on the roadway, pull o the
road and stop. Engage parking brakes and turn
on the hazard warning lights. Place chocks by the
wheels if it is not level.
Call an approved towing service to come and get
the motorhome. Be sure to tell the towing service
what kind of vehicle it is and its weight, length,
width and height. The towing company will then
dispatch a proper sized tow truck for your vehicle.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
The drive shaft must be removed before towing. Failure
to do so will result in damage to the transmission.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Hot uid and steam can blow out and cause severe
burns.
WARNING
8-2
8.4 OVERHEATING
If the engine overheats while driving:
1. Pull o the side of the road and stop immediately.
2. Shut engine o.
3. Check for proper coolant level in the recovery tank.
The coolant level should be between the “full” and
“add” marks on the tank.
4. If the coolant level is low:
a. Check for leaks at hose connections, through-
out the cooling system. Make sure the belts are
tight and that the cooling fan is turning.
b. Add coolant to the recovery tank as soon as
possible.
c. If coolant is being lost due to leaks; if the fan belt
is broken or too loose; if the red warning light
stays on, stop the engine until the problem is
corrected.
5. Check the radiator face for obstructions such as a
build up of bugs. Have a professional service shop
clean your radiator if obstructed.
6. Once the temperature gauge returns to normal,
resume driving, keeping an eye on the gauge. Do
Not resume driving until the problem has been cor-
rected and the temperature is normal.
8.3 TOWING
1. Emergency Starting:
Do not tow the motorhome in an attempt to start it.
The powertrain is not designed to transmit torque
to turn the engine over for starting.
a. Battery Booster Switch:
If the chassis battery does not have sucient
charge to start the engine, depress and hold
the battery boost switch to route the coach bat-
teries energy into the circuit to start the engine.
Release the switch when the engine starts.
b. Jump Starting:
Refer to Section 8.5 “Jump Starting”.
2. Vehicle Break-Down:
When the vehicle breaks down, it should be towed
in for repair by an approved towing service. If the
vehicle breaks down on the roadway, pull o the
road and stop. Engage parking brakes and turn
on the hazard warning lights. Place chocks by the
wheels if it is not level.
Call an approved towing service to come and get
the motorhome. Be sure to tell the towing service
what kind of vehicle it is and its weight, length,
width and height. The towing company will then
dispatch a proper sized tow truck for your vehicle.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
The drive shaft must be removed before towing. Failure
to do so will result in damage to the transmission.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Hot uid and steam can blow out and cause severe
burns.
WARNING