American Coach American Allegiance, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................ 01-1
Inspect and Maintain ...................................... 01-2
Planning and Preparation ............................... 01-2
Owner’s Information Package ....................... 01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification ................ 01-3
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 01-3
After-Market Steering Aid Devices ............... 01-4
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home ........ 01-4
Event Data Recording Device
(If Equipped) .............................................. 01-6
Drivers License Requirements ....................... 01-6
WARRANTY.................................................... 02-1
Coverage Provided ......................................... 02-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty ........ 02-1
Limitations ..................................................... 02-2
Your Rights Under State Law ....................... 02-2
Dealer’s Obligations ...................................... 02-2
Owner’s Obligations ...................................... 02-2
Manufacturer’s Obligations ........................... 02-3
Dispute Resolution ......................................... 02-3
Warranty Service ........................................... 02-3
Reporting Safety Defects ............................... 02-5
AMERICAN COACH INFORMATION ...... 03-1
Heritage Information, Eagle, Tradition,
Allegiance and Revolution ....................... 03-1
Electrical Circuit Breaker Panels, Circuit
Fuse Panels and Battery Disconnect
Switch Locations ........................................ 03-1
Heritage Driver’s Controls ............................ 03-1
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) ........................ 03-1
Instrument Panel ........................................ 03-2
Tradition & Allegiance Drivers Controls ...... 03-3
Instrument Panels ...................................... 03-3
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) ........................ 03-4
Revolution Drivers Controls ......................... 03-5
Instrument Panels ...................................... 03-5
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) ........................ 03-6
Eagle Drivers Controls .................................. 03-7
Instrument Panels ...................................... 03-7
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) ........................ 03-8
Deep Snow and Mud Switch (If Equipped) .. 03-9
Pneumatic Door Lock .................................... 03-9
Living with Your Motor Home ..................... 03-9
Plumbing System and Holding Tanks ........... 03-9
Draining the Holding Tanks ...................... 03-9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ........................... 03-10
Battery Charging ..................................... 03-10
Automatic Generator Start (AGS) ........... 03-11
Trip / Navigation and House Monitoring
System ...................................................... 03-11
Reference Material .................................. 03-11
Navigation System .................................... 03-11
Cameras (If Equipped) ............................ 03-11
Video Select Switch (Heritage only) ........ 03-11
ON THE ROAD ............................................... 04-1
Motor Home Loading .................................... 04-1
Responsibility for Proper Loading ............ 04-1
Some Definitions First ............................... 04-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer ...................... 04-2
Weight Distribution Hitches. ..................... 04-2
Dinghy Towing ........................................... 04-5
Towed Vehicle Wiring ................................ 04-5
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity
and Load Distribution .......................... 04-6
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home ... 04-6
Dangers of Overloading ............................ 04-9
Loading Tips ............................................ 04-10
Tires ............................................................. 04-10
Tire Inflation ............................................ 04-10
Tire Rotation ............................................ 04-10
Air Pressure and Air Pressure
Monitoring System ................................... 04-11
Underinflation .......................................... 04-12
Air Pressure Check .................................. 04-12
Tire Replacement ..................................... 04-12
If You Get a Flat Tire .............................. 04-12
Changing a Flat Tire ............................... 04-13
Seats and Seat Belts ..................................... 04-13
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts ...... 04-13
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