Damon Astoria 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle. Each designated seat is
designed to carry passengers while the vehicle is in motion. Each Designated Seat-
ing Position is equipped with either a type 1 (lap belt) or a type 2. (shoulder and lap
belt) The number of seats equipped with seat belts is to provide a choice of seating
locations. This does not necessarily mean that you may safely carry that many pas-
sengers. Refer to “Cargo Carrying Capacity” (page 15) in the loading section for
proper loading techniques.
To adjust your seat belt:
• Pivot the buckle at a right angle to the belt and pull to the desired length.
• Make sure the belt is not twisted, and press the tongue end into the buckle
end. Be sure the two are latched together, and adjust the belt snugly around
your abdomen.
• To release, simply depress the button on the buckle and remove the tongue.
Child restraint seats may be used with the lap belts provided. Check the restraint seat
instructions for proper installation and adjusting. Child restraint seats are required
to a certain age. Check with the states in which you will be traveling for the proper
age requirements.
While the motorhome is in motion, passengers should be
seated with seat belts fastened. Do not allow passengers to
occupy any position that is not equipped with a seat belt.
Use only recommended fuel as specifi ed by the chassis manufacturer. Do not overfi ll
the fuel tank, but allow for expansion of fuel (caused by rising temperatures)
by stopping the fi lling process when the pump automatically shuts off.
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure within the
tank as the fuel warms during use, or in hot weather. Under
certain conditions, sudden release of this pressure when
removing the fi ller cap can spray fuel from the opening, causing a possible haz-
ard. When removing the fi ller cap, rotate it slowly, only far enough to allow pres-
sure to release. After any hissing sounds die down, complete the removal of the
cap. To protect the gasoline system from excessive pressure or vacuum, or from
sudden release of pressure, replace lost caps with caps of the same design avail-
able from your motorhome dealer.
When driving your motorhome, your driving a large vehicle, and you should become
accustomed to the feel of the controls and the reference points from the driver’s seat.
Become familiar with the position of the motorhome in traffi c, and be cautious while
maneuvering to allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always allow extra room
to corner and to change lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Check them often.
Drive with consideration on the highway, observing all speed and safety regu-
SAFETY BELTS
FUEL SYSTEM
Chapter 3 - On the Road Safety
DRIVING