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Winnebago Sunrise User Manual

Winnebago Sunrise
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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations! We welcome you to the exciting world of motor home travel and camping. You will
find it convenient and enjoyable to have all the comforts of home and still enjoy the great outdoors wher-
ever you choose to go.
Your motor home has been carefully designed, engineered and manufactured to provide dependability
as well as safety. Before sliding into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to become familiar with opera-
tions and features. This manual was prepared to aid you in the proper care and operation of the vehicle and
equipment. We urge you to read it completely. In addition, spend some time with the dealer when you take
delivery, you will want to learn all you can about your new motor home.
Your new motor home is covered by a factory warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty should be validated at once and returned to the factory by your dealer.
Read and understand all instructions and precautions in this manual before operating your new motor
home.
About Safety Messages Used in This Manual
Throughout this manual, certain items are labeled Note, Caution, Warning or Danger. These terms alert
you to precautions that may involved damage to your vehicle or a risk to your personal safety. Read and
follow them carefully.
.
DANGER indicates a directly hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious personal
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous personal injury.
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used to draw your attention to issues which could involved
potential personal injury. This symbol is used throughout this manual and/or on labels affixed
on or near various equipment in this motor home.
DANGER
WARNING
132000-14-004April 2003

Table of Contents

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Winnebago Sunrise Specifications

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BrandWinnebago
ModelSunrise
CategoryMotorhomes
LanguageEnglish

Summary

TO THE OWNER

About Safety Messages Used in This Manual

Explains the meaning of Note, Caution, Warning, and Danger labels.

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Provides guidance on using the operator's manual.

CHASSIS OPERATING GUIDE

Refers to the chassis manufacturer's manual for chassis operation.

OWNER’S INFOCASE

Contains information from appliance and equipment manufacturers.

WARRANTY

DRINKING AND DRIVING

Supports responsible alcohol consumption while driving.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Guides on reporting vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

EXTERIOR FEATURE IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL WARNINGS

Lists general safety precautions for vehicle occupants.

DRIVING

Provides safety guidelines for driving the motor home.

FUEL & LP GAS

Lists safety precautions related to fuel and LP gas systems.

LP GAS LEAKS

Details the procedure to follow if gas is smelled in the vehicle.

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

Explains the function and testing of the carbon monoxide alarm.

EMERGENCY EXITS

Details the operation of emergency exit windows.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Locates and describes the fire extinguisher.

SECTION 2 DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOME

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

Provides recommended procedures for driving safety and comfort.

SEAT BELTS

Explains proper use, care, and fastening of seat belts.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Covers requirements and guidelines for child restraint systems.

INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND CONTROLS

Refers to illustrations and chassis manual for panel details.

COMFORT CONTROLS

Details operation of auto air conditioner/heater controls.

COACH LEVELING SYSTEMS

Explains the hydraulic leveling system and control pad.

SLIDEOUT ROOM

Explains extending and retracting the slideout room.

SECTION 3 IN CASE OF DRIVING EMERGENCY

IF YOU GET A FLAT TIRE

Provides advice for handling a flat tire situation.

MOTOR HOME TIRE CHANGING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for changing a motor home tire.

JUMP STARTING

Step-by-step guide for jump-starting the vehicle.

ENGINE OVERHEAT

Explains causes and steps to take for engine overheating.

SECTION 4 TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTORHOME

LOADING THE VEHICLE

Distributing cargo to avoid exceeding weight ratings.

WEIGHING YOUR LOADED VEHICLE

Guide to weighing the fully loaded coach and finding scales.

CAR OR TRAILER TOWING

Explains hitch capacity and towing weight considerations.

PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST

A checklist for preparing the motor home before a trip.

LEVELING

Explains the importance and methods of leveling the motor home.

SECTION 5 LP GAS SYSTEM

SAFE USE OF THE LP GAS SYSTEM

Provides safety precautions for using the LP gas system.

REFILLING LP TANK

Instructions for refueling the LP tank.

LP GAS LEAKS

Details procedures to follow if LP gas leaks are detected.

SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

EXTERNAL POWER CORD (Shoreline)

Details connecting the external power cord to utility service.

POWER CENTER (Converter)

Explains how the power center converts AC to DC and distributes power.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER

Explains the GFCI for protection against electrical shock.

BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Provides guidelines for battery maintenance and storage.

SECTION 7 PLUMBING SYSTEMS

FRESH WATER TANK FILLING PROCEDURES

Steps for filling the fresh water tank by gravity or city connection.

WASTE WATER SYSTEM (HOLDING TANKS)

Explains the self-contained drainage system and holding tanks.

DUMPING HOLDING TANKS

Step-by-step instructions for dumping black and gray water tanks.

SECTION 8 APPLIANCES & INTERIOR FEATURES

REFRIGERATOR

Explains refrigerator operation and leveling requirements.

RANGE AND OVEN

Explains operation of the LP gas range and oven.

LP GAS FURNACE (SUBURBAN)

Start-up and shut-down instructions for the LP gas furnace.

DUCTED ROOF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Details the front and rear air conditioner units and thermostats.

SECTION 9 CARE & MAINTENANCE

EXTERIOR

Guidance on washing and cleaning the motor home's exterior finish.

SPOTS AND STAINS

Advice on treating spots and stains on interior fabrics.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Refers to safety precautions and chassis guide for maintenance.

TIRES

Importance of proper tire inflation and pressure.

SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCE

Recommends checking alignment and balancing for tire wear.

SECTION 10 STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME

PREPARING VEHICLE FOR STORAGE

Steps to prepare the vehicle for vacancy or extended storage.

COLD WEATHER STORAGE PROCEDURE (Winterizing)

Detailed steps for winterizing the motor home's systems.

WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZATION VALVE

Explains the winterization system and how to use it with antifreeze.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Steps to take when removing the motor home from storage.

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