Winnebago Centauri - User Manual

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Table of Contents3
Fluids and Filters4
Oil4
Introduction5
Safety Precautions7
General Warnings7
Driving7
Fuel and LP8
Appliances8
Loading and Maintenance9
Formaldehyde Warning9
If You Smell Gas9
Carbon Monoxide Warning10
Safety Devices10
Emergency Exit Window10
Before Driving Your Vehicle12
Steps before Entering the Vehicle12
Steps before Driving the Vehicle12
Hoop and Prop Rod13
New Engine Break-In14
Turbo-Diesel Break-In14
Turbocharger15
Gasoline Engine Break-In15
Operational Theory15
Engine Oil Level Check16
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check16
Turbocharged Diesel Engine16
Brake Fluid Level Check17
Cooling System Check17
Gasoline or Diesel Engine17
Checking Level17
Power Steering Fluid Level Check18
Windshield Washer Reservoir Level Check18
Filling the Fuel Tank19
Gasoline Fuel Selection19
Diesel Fuel Selection19
Water in Fuel Information (Diesel)20
Tire Pressure and Condition Check20
Tread Wear Indicators20
Tire Information Table21
Wheel Replacement Consideration21
Instruments and Controls23
Instrument Panel24
Overhead Console24
Radio26
Driver Compartment Conveniences26
Dual Battery Switch26
Power Locks27
Comfort Controls28
Overhead Auto Air Conditioner28
Auxiliary Rear Heater29
Door Locks and Handles29
Cab and Entrance Doors29
Rear View Mirrors30
Seats30
Reclining Seata30
Armrest Adjustment31
Seat Belts31
Lap Belt32
Lap/Shoulder Belt32
Fastening/Unfastening32
Starting and Operating33
Starting Procedures33
Precautions-Starting and Shutting down the Turbocharged Diesel Engine34
Winter Precautions to Aid in Ease of Starting Diesel Engine34
Handbrake35
Driving Procedures35
Automatic Transmission - Gasoline Equipped Vehicles35
Selector Lever Pattern35
Operation - Normal Circumstances36
Operation - Special Circumstances36
Hilly or Mountainous Terrain36
Cold Weather Operation36
Economical Operation of the Automatic Transmission37
Passing Gear - Operation37
Operation - Cautions37
Parking the Vehicle37
Manual Gearbox - Diesel Vehicles38
Steering Column Controls38
Gear Shift Lever38
Operating Precautions38
Lane Change39
Headlights39
High/Low Beam Switch39
Windshield Wiper/Washer39
Cruise Control40
Hazard Flashers40
Mist40
Washer40
Driving Habits and Fuel Economy41
General Fuel Economy Hints42
In Case of Emergency43
Tire Changing43
Spare Tire, Jack and Wrench Storage44
Towing Your Vehicle44
Priming Fuel Lines - Type J8S Diesel45
Connecting a Battery Charger45
Jump Starting46
Connecting Jumper Cables46
Traveling with Your Vehicle48
Pre-Travel Check List48
Loading the Vehicle48
Roof Loading48
Electrical System49
Centauri - 12 Volt Lighting System49
LE Sharo and Phasar49
12-Volt DC System49
External Utility System50
Auxiliary 110-Volt Generator51
Power Control Center51
Charger Circuit51
Thermal Breaker51
Ground Fault Interrupter52
Breaker Panel52
Fuse Panel52
Power Convertor52
Monitor/Control Panel-Deluxe53
Pump Switch53
Water Level and Holding Tank Switches53
110 Volt Roof Air Coditioner54
Fuses - Automotive54
LP Gas Level Gauge54
Clock and Controls54
Circuit Breakers - Circuit Systems55
LP Gas System56
LP Gas Supply56
How It Works56
Selecting Fuel Types56
Bulk Tank System57
Refilling Bulk LP Tank58
Automatic LP Stop Fill Devices58
Travel with LP Gas59
Regulator Freeze - up59
Leak Detector60
Winter Use of LP Gas62
Air in the LP Gas Tank62
Water System63
Portable Water System63
Manual System63
Demand System63
Internal Water System64
Fill Procedure64
Water Pump64
External Water Supply - Operation65
Initial Start-Up65
Water Filter65
Demand Water Pump - Maintenance65
Sanitizing66
Drainage System67
Dumping Holding Tank67
Sewage Dump Valve67
Use of In-Park Sewer System67
Fold-Up Lavatory Sink68
Fresh Water Toilet68
Toilet Maintenance68
Toilet Troubleshooting69
Appliancer - Lesharo and Phasar70
Refrigerator70
Hot Plate70
Use of Top Burners70
Gas Furnace - Suburban71
Electric 110V Water Heater with Motor Aid Assist72
Operating - Lighting Instructions72
Shut down Instructions72
Furnace Troubleshooting72
Electric Water Heater73
Electric Water Heater Maintenance73
Draining73
Motor Aid74
Rear Auxiliary Heater74
Motor Aid Water Heater and Rear Auxiliary Heater Maintenance74
Body and Interior Maitenance75
Body Maintenance - Exterior75
Washing75
Corrosion Prevention75
Wheels and Wheel Covers - Maintenance76
Doors and Locks - Lubricating76
Batteries - Cleaning Contacts76
Window and Mirrors - Cleaning76
Interior Maintenance77
Upholstery and Carpenting - Cleaning77
Work Surfaces77
Countertops77
Retractable Bathroom78
Drapes - Cleaning78
Safety Belts - Cleaning78
Storage and Winterization79
Winterizing79
Winterizing Portable Water System81
Removal from Storage and New Season Preparation81
Service and Maintenance83
Chassis Maintenance83
Chart Code Explanation83
Chassis Maintenance Schedule - Diesel84
Service Operation Descriptions - Turbo Diesel85
Chassis Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline87
Service Operation Descriptions - Gasoline89
Engine Oil Change91
Engine Oil Filter Change91
Engine Oil Grade91
To Change Engine Oil91
Transmission, Gearbox and Final Drive Oil Change92
To Change Final Drive Oil92
To Change Gearboc Oil92
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid92
Headlight Replacement93
Chassis Troubleshooting94
Fluid Capacities99
Vehicles Equipped with J8S Turbocharged Diesel Engine99
Vehicles Equipped with J7T-239 Fuel Injected Gasoline Engine99
Engine Specifications100
Spark Plug Lead Connections100
Gasoline Equipped Vehicles100
Vehicle Certification Label101
Index103

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Brand	Winnebago
Model	Centauri
Category	Motorhomes
Language	English

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