2-5
SECTION 2
SAFETY/PRECAUTIONS
Class A
Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by
a jack only.
If You Get A Flat Tire
•
DO NOT panic.
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Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer the
vehicle as straight as possible. Avoid quick
maneuvers. You may need to counter-steer to
compensate for “pull” created by the failed
tire.
•
DO NOT stomp on the brake. This abruptly
shifts the vehicle’s weight forward, making it
nose-dive and pull toward the blown-out side.
•
DO NOT jerk your foot off the accelerator.
Just ease back on the accelerator slowly and
gently to continue momentum. The deflated
tire will slow the vehicle.
•
If you must change lanes to get to a safe
stopping place, use your signals to warn other
motorists and change lanes smoothly and
carefully after you are certain the lane is clear.
•
Let the vehicle coast to a stop, gently steering
to a safe stopping place off the traffic lanes of
the road. Don’t worry about damaging the tire
or wheel rim by driving on it. A tire or wheel
replacement is cheaper than damaging the
vehicle or injuring yourself.
•
When you have come to a stop, activate your
hazard flashers to warn other motorists, then
exit the vehicle carefully.
•
Set out flares or other warning devices.
Check your tires for proper inflation before
each trip and at least once a month with an
accurate tire gauge.
Recovery Towing
When calling a professional towing service,
we recommend that you advise them of your
coach length and approximate front axle weight
listed on your Vehicle Certification Label. This
will allow the towing operator to determine the
proper towing equipment to use.
We recommend that you ask for an underlift
(wheel lift or frame lift) type towing assembly for
safe towing.
Winnebago Industries does not assume
responsibility for damage incurred while towing
this vehicle.
NOTE: Consult the chassis operating guide for
any additional towing instructions or
precautions provided by the chassis
manufacturer.
JUMP STARTING
If your coach will not start from the
automotive batteries, try using the Battery Boost
Switch to divert power from the coach batteries
to the starter. (See Battery Boost Switch) If you
wish to try jump starting the engine using another
vehicle or booster system, see your chassis
owner’s manual for connecting jumper cables to
the automotive electrical system.
CAUTION
Do not lift on bumper. Damage will result
to front end body parts.
WARNING
Stay out from beneath the motor home
while it is suspended by the towing
assembly unless the vehicle is
adequately supported by safety stands.
Do not allow passengers to occupy a
towed vehicle.
WARNING
Do not attempt to push-start this vehicle.
Damage to the transmission or other
parts of the vehicle will occur.
