Damon Astoria 2006, Owner'S Manual

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used properly, it will allow the service brakes to remain cool and ready for any emer-
gency. To activate, fl ip the switch. Then simply remove your foot from the accel-
erator pedal and let the brake engage. (Cruise control may prevent the exhaust
brake from engaging.) The dash will display a ENG BRK light whenever the engine
exhaust brake is engaged.
The engine exhaust brake should not be operated in wet or
slippery road conditions. Loss of traction and vehicle control
could result.
The air suspension system consists of brackets and beams to hold the axles in place,
and four air bags that support the motorhome above the axles. With the valve lever in
the AUTO position, the suspension will operate normally. When placed in the LOW-
ER position, the valves open and allow air to drain from the air bags. Use this feature
with the leveling jacks . See the Chassis Owner’s Manual for more information.
The motorhome should never be driven without air in the air
suspension. Severe damage and injury could result.
The monitor for the back up camera is located in or on the dash. It will turn on when
the gear selector is placed in reverse, or when you engage its power button. It will
allow you to see behind your vehicle as you back up or park. The camera is located
on the rear cap of the coach.
The climate controls in your motorhome are similar to the controls in many cars. You
can adjust the fan speed, cool/warm air mixture, and climate settings, with the turn
of a knob. Your climate control console includes settings for maximum A/C, normal
A/C, vent, fl oor heat, a mixture of fl oor and dash heat, and defrost. Setting controls
to maximum A/C circulates and cools interior air. Setting controls to normal A/C
conditions outdoor air. This chassis climate control is not intended to heat or cool the
entire motorhome.
The parking brake is engaged when the shift selector is placed into the N posi-
tion and the yellow parking brake knob is pulled. To release, press in on the yellow
parking brake knob.
Be sure the service brakes are engaged whenever
applying or releasing the parking brakes.
The leveling jack control pad is located on the drivers left side panel. The parking
brake must be applied and the ignition system must be on before engaging
the leveling jacks. Be sure that the motor coach is on level ground before begin-
nings to level the coach. Using the control pad, push the ON/OFF switch pad. The
system is now operational and the electronic level lights will become active. Push
the AUTO switch pad to begin the automatic leveling cycle. To retract the jacks in
automatic mode, press the RETRACT ALL JACKS button. The jacks will then start
LEVELING SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKES
BACKUP MONITOR
HEATING & COOLING
CONTROLS
ENGINE BRAKE
AIR SUSPENSION
Chapter 7 - Interior Systems