Fleetwood Expedition 2009 Service Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Expedition 2009

Page 1: ...tice Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses Each vehicle features optimal seating sleeping storage and fluid capacities The user is responsible for selecting t...

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Page 3: ...nghy Towing 05 4 Towed Vehicle Wiring 05 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load Distribution 05 6 How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home 05 6 Dangers of Overloading 05 8 Loadin...

Page 4: ...SySTEMS 08 1 Dinette Conversion with Free Standing Batteries 08 1 Table IfEquipped 06 6 Chassis 12 Volt Electrical System 08 1 Sofa Conversion If Equipped 06 6 Chassis Bulbs and Fuses 08 1 Sleeper So...

Page 5: ...quipped 10 4 Microwave Oven If Equipped 10 5 Washer Dryer Ready 10 5 Miscellaneous Appliances 10 5 Table of Contents MAINTENANCE 11 1 Exterior 11 1 Stains 11 1 Sealant Renewal 11 2 Exterior Sealants 1...

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Page 7: ...signed to provide you with years of carefree pleasant traveling and vacationing It conforms with or exceeds applicable National Fire Protection Association NFPA Canadian Standards Association CSA unit...

Page 8: ...contin uing safety and comfort depend on it This man ual includes a section outlining maintenance intervals If you follow the maintenance guide lines you will minimize the possibility of fail ure of a...

Page 9: ...enl IIrea Installed must n lNttha sama sp lflcatJons and minimum load equlremenls FLEE1WOOD ENTERI RISfS INC PRODUCT YEAR MODEL FlN p lcrrd jjcg2 T s GROSSVEffiClEViElGHTRATING GWIRj FACTORYIVElGHTON...

Page 10: ...he influence of any controlled substance or are taking any medication or dtugs that may impair your sight hearing judgment or coor dination Pull off the road and park in a safe area until you can driv...

Page 11: ...hen driving in mountainous areas look for and obey highway signs con cerning grades and curves Your hiving experience when pulling and stopping a Introduction towed unit on mountain roads will be very...

Page 12: ...gine performance braking performance vehicle location vehicle speed and occupant seat belt use or other data 01 6 The data stored in the electronic modules may be retrieved by authorized patties using...

Page 13: ...s all of which are covered by the sepa rate warranties of the respective manufac turers of these components 2 Defects caused by or related to a Abuse misuse negligence or accident b Failure to comply...

Page 14: ...selling dealer or other authorized 02 2 dealer giving sufficient information to resolve the matter Written notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manufacturer within thirty 30 days o...

Page 15: ...dealer contact Fleetwood Owner Relations The locations are listed in the back of this manual Please contact the one nearest you 3 We sincerely believe that your dealer and the factOlY representative...

Page 16: ...ent Your dealer is responsible for performing a complete predelivelY inspection of the motor home as specified in the Ownercare delivelY checkout Please refer to the wananty in the front of this manua...

Page 17: ...injury A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided ma...

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Page 19: ...lbs operate at extremely high temperatures and pressures and will shatter if not handled correctly Always use a soft dry cloth or cotton gloves when han dling halogen bulbs Do not touch glass area wit...

Page 20: ...river s Armrest 1 Utility Light Switch 5 ICC Switch 2 Auxiliary Start Switch 6 Exhaust Brake Control 3 2 Speed Fan Switch 7 Transmission Shifter Controls 4 Blank Spare 1 Keyless Entry Switch Optional...

Page 21: ...from the adjustable dash mounted outlets and floor outlets Air is delivered from the floor outlets Air is delivered to the windshield from the top dash outlets Expedition Information 6 8 r I I 000000...

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Page 23: ...ry GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the value specified by the motor home ON THE ROAD manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of this motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle...

Page 24: ...otor home The supplemen tal brakes will NOT allow you to tow more than the listed GCWR for your motor home Ifyou cannot stop you will crash 05 2 You must not exceed the tire capacities or the weight f...

Page 25: ...an cause handling problems a vehicle crash damage your motor home and void your warranties On The Road The way your motor home handles and responds will be affected by the way the towed unit is loaded...

Page 26: ...ing and leveling the load you intend to pull If you intend to tow take advantage of reading and studying literature that is available from vehicle manufacturers the National Highway traffic Safety Adm...

Page 27: ...me brakes are applied Because of State Province regulations care must be exercised when wiring the dinghy for all lighting requirements Check with the DMV of your State andlor States and Provinces you...

Page 28: ...e the motor home can be over turned and crash in a curve turn or in an emer gency steering maneuver When the load is prop erly distributed your motor home will handle and respond safely and you as the...

Page 29: ...to accommodate the RV being par tially off the scale You may desire to use wheel ramps to get the required side to side leveling If there is a difference in the weights on one side of the vehicle as...

Page 30: ...some states that require certain motor homes and RVs to uti lize the Highway Patrol s weight scales to check for overloaded axle weights Citations can be issued to violators Since you may load your mo...

Page 31: ...nformation Package for information on maintenance and tire care If no information is provided please contact your local tire manufacturer s location for advice The maximum cold inflation pressures are...

Page 32: ...n underinflated tire is run at normal high way speeds it flexes too much and builds up 05 10 heat This heat damages the inner liner casing and outer sidewall of the tire If not remedied quickly the ti...

Page 33: ...te brake pedal pressure Do notpump the brake The vehicle is equipped with Anti lock Brakes ABS which will help control braking Firmly hold the steering wheel while avoiding abrupt steering inputs and...

Page 34: ...o your Chassis Operafor s Owner s Guide Manual for any instmctions supplied by the chassis manufacturer with respect to this system 05 12 Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in mo...

Page 35: ...ter risk that the child will slide under the safety belt and be seri ously injured in a collision On The Road Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child Seat backs shou...

Page 36: ...collision the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers or even be thrown from the vehicle Use only the speci fied anchor positions to secu...

Page 37: ...d by cross winds Allow extra distances for passing and stopping On The Road vii NOTE I Although your motor home is equipped with power steering the front wheels may be difficult to turn when at a dead...

Page 38: ...r will take practice Always allow more space for maneu vering until you are comfortable with the sys tem Check the side mounted mirrors often while driving and especially during lane changes and when...

Page 39: ...and safety guidelines on vehicle refueling to help con On The Road sumers avoid potential problems with refueling and static electricity One of many possible causes of static electricity build up is r...

Page 40: ...tem peratures an air conditioning system can be used to control indoor temperature levels If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde consult your doctor or local health de...

Page 41: ...least the following information when you call Lellgth alld height ofmotor home Chassis mallufacturer Gross vehicle weight ratillg CAUTION Do not tow the motor home from the rear Towing from the rear...

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Page 43: ...gine ignition switch and by an override switch located near the entry door Power for the entry step is sup plied by the chassis battery or batteries The battelY system must be connected battelY dis co...

Page 44: ...uthorized Fleetwood Dealer A WARNING Do not operate the hydraulic stepwell cover while anyone is positioned in the stepwell or standing on the stepwell cover A person standing on the stepwell cover or...

Page 45: ...Your new motor home may be equipped with power mirrors The driver s control panel also Living With Your Motor Home contains controls for the exterior rear view mir ror adjustment and heater if equipp...

Page 46: ...la tions require that the Propane tank compmtment be unlocked at all times Please note Your motor home could be over loaded or out of balance if not properly loaded Refer to the Motor Home Loading sec...

Page 47: ...room movement For operation of the slide out room the follow ing is required Park the RV and level it for stationary use Ignition on engine running Transmission in park Parking brake engaged Slide out...

Page 48: ...ion of the bed up and push it back towards the rear until the bed is fully into position 3 Replace the cushions Folding Doors Privacy Curtain Dividers The dividers allow you to separate areas in the m...

Page 49: ...Motor Home Electrical probes installed in the tanks measure the levels at various points in the tanks I NOTE 1 If the sensor probes mounted in the tanks get coated with grease the monitor panel may i...

Page 50: ...uently asked questions about condensation and some answers that will help you understand more about your RV and how to keep it comfOliable 06 8 Q In cold weather my windows and walls look like they re...

Page 51: ...er the warranty Q What can I do to reduce or eliminate condensation problems in my RV A The two most important things are Reduce moisture released into the air alld increase ventilation To reduce mois...

Page 52: ...roof vent but is most often condensation drip page Follow the preceding steps to control moisture condensation and protect sUlfaces with plastic sheeting until the moisture has dissipated IMPORTANT IN...

Page 53: ...ed Check your cooling equipment filter on a monthly basis Use the air conditioner or a dehumidifier during humid months particularly during the summer in hot humid climates Use exhaust fans in kitchen...

Page 54: ...ters or unprotected electric light bulbs Once ignited urethane foams will burn rapidly releas ing great heat and consuming oxygen very quickly In an enclosed space the resulting deficiency of oxy gen...

Page 55: ...r alarm is mounted on the ceiling in the living cooking area of your motor home Please read the smoke detec tor alarm operating instructions for details on test ing and caring for this important safet...

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Page 57: ...ch the other end of the potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor home Make sure all connections are tight 4 Tum on the RV park city water supply Open all faucets inside the mot...

Page 58: ...is ON and a faucet is opened When the faucets are closed the pump shuts off A fuse at the converter panel protects the pump circuit It can run dry for extended periods without dam age See Electrical...

Page 59: ...d Fleetwood Dealer For your safety the shower faucet is equipped with a vacuum breaker device This device is designed to prevent backflow of water into the fresh water system reducing the possibility...

Page 60: ...holding tank outlet to the inlet of au approved waste water dump station or sewer system 07 4 The drain plumbing is very similar to that used in your home The system is trapped and vented to prevent w...

Page 61: ...ous plugging if the tank valves are continuously open In these cases keep the valves closed until the tanks are I full and then drain into the sewage system The holding tank drain valve outlet is to b...

Page 62: ...from black tank flush inlet connection and store hose 07 6 5 After rinse water has thoroughly drained from the black tank close the knife valve and replace the termination cap Rinse out the sewer hos...

Page 63: ...not put anything solid in either tank that could scratch or puncture the tank If the drain system does get clogged Use a hand operated probe to loosen stub born accumulations Typical Hot and Cold Dia...

Page 64: ...NNECTIONS ELECTRIC CORD STORAGE BYPASS VALVE HOT COLD VAlVES FOR OUTDOOR SHOWER DRAIN COLD WATER POWER CORD J BOX WATER PU JP swnCH Utility Compartment detail varies depending on pmduct 07 8 SPRAY NOZ...

Page 65: ...uses with equivalent types and rat ings Fuses will interrupt the flow of electricity if a circuit is overloaded The 12 volt chassis fuse panel is located under the driver s side instru ment panel Addi...

Page 66: ...of baking soda and water to neutralize any acid present 3 Flush with clean water Foaming around 08 2 terminals or on top of the battery is normal acid neutralization Avoid getting the soda solution i...

Page 67: ...o trickle charge your battery system It is not intended to be a fast charger It also can Electrical Systems not supply large amounts of current to operate 12 volt DC electrical equipment When the sky...

Page 68: ...hen the motor home is plugged into external AC service or when operating the gener ator The batteries will also be recharged by the chassis charging system while on the road 08 4 tfl NOTE I The roof a...

Page 69: ...flame near the generator unit or fuel tank Do not use generator ventilation air for heating any space Check engine fuel lines Fuel leakage in or Electrical Systems around the compartment is an extreme...

Page 70: ...el tank dry Generator Operations To start the generator 1 Push and hold the switch at START until the genset starts The status indicator light on the switch flashes during preheat and 08 6 cranking It...

Page 71: ...ilable power serv ice There is no programming necessaty and the unit will work with any load within the circuit breaker limits The Smatt EMS automatically learns the amount of cutTent drawn by each of...

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Page 73: ...enever you use your motor home Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all appliances if the unit is not being used AWARNING Propane is flammable and potentially explosive Use proper handling lighting...

Page 74: ...k check has been performed by a trained technician This should be verified before taking delivery of the unit A WARNING Propane cylinders shall not be placed or stored inside the vehicle Propane cylin...

Page 75: ...fore filling Propane tank or entering a Propane bulk plant or motor fuel service station Turn off all pilot lights and appliances individually before refueling of motor fuel tanks and or Propane conta...

Page 76: ...e chas sis and house battery disconnects ifyou are not using your motor home 09 4 LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES Detailed operating information for the Propane appliances can be found in your Owner s Inf...

Page 77: ...ypass Valve This valve is provided to cut off the flow of water to the water heatel The water heater bypass valve greatly reduces the quantity of antifreeze required to winterize the water system The...

Page 78: ...ing appli ance s avoids danger of asphyxiation It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is use for...

Page 79: ...his protects your air conditioner motor from damage and is necessary during low voltage conditions This breaker tripping is sometimes perceived as a fault in your motor home but it is a necessary safe...

Page 80: ...gn the pointer on the ceiling plate Then turn the crank toward the down position stop when resistance is felt Never lower the antenna to any position without first align ing pointer 4 Do not force ant...

Page 81: ...st duct must be of sufficient length so as not to terminate beneath the recreation vehicle Appliances 3 The exhaust duct must not be connected with sheet metal screws or other fasteners that extend in...

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Page 83: ...ish due to weathering are cos metic they are on the surface of the part and do not affect its strength Weathering can take the form of chalking fading and yellowing MAINTENANCE The best insurance agai...

Page 84: ...milarly to a 11 2 painted sUlface Here are some guidelines to help you keep your exterior graphics looking like new 1 Wash your graphics with any mild car wash soap solution Be sure to rinse thoroughl...

Page 85: ...th soap and water is all that is required The TPO roof material can be cut by sharp objects Use caution when loading sharp articles on the roof If you add accessories or new equipment on the roof be s...

Page 86: ...ith mild liq uid detergent in warm water or a clear window 11 4 cleaner solution Do not sctUb the surface or use large amounts of water which could saturate the material Simply spray or apply the solu...

Page 87: ...top of the engine may be accessed from inside the motor home for service by lifting or removing the engine cover Maintenance A WARNING The interior engine cover is heavy Use care when opening or closi...

Page 88: ...stem and cause internal condensation issues Full timing can cause extra wear and tear to your RV simply from continuous usage and or exten sive miles driven If you are a full timer or using your RV in...

Page 89: ...ete Propane pressure check and system check Service appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator etc Inspect generator exhaust system Inspect Propane system components...

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Page 91: ...erization section in this manual STORAGE 10 Turn off water pump and water heater switches 11 Turn off Propane at tank valve 12 Turn off refrigerator and furnace 13 Turn off range and oven burner valve...

Page 92: ...es 12 2 9 During extended periods of storage gasoline may deteriorate due to oxidation This can damage rubber and other materials in the fuel system It may also clog small orifices Commercially availa...

Page 93: ...e heater and the safety valve at the top Storage 7 Flush the toilet Operate toilet sprayer if equipped 8 Drain the shower head by opening the valve Let all water drain out the tub spout Leave the valv...

Page 94: ...pect the outside of the vehi cle Look for animal nests in wheel wells under the hood in air cleaner or in other out of the way places 2 Remove all appliance vents ceiling vent and air conditioner cove...

Page 95: ...ncover air conditioner shroud s 24 Inspect the Propane system and check for leaks as described in the Propane System chapter If the Propane tank shows signs of rust or corrosion have it inspected by a...

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Page 97: ...four tires on the ground GLOSSARY Doorside The right side of the motor home from the driver s point of view So named because the main entIy exit door is on this side FIN Fleetwood Identification Numbe...

Page 98: ...at has your name and vehicle ID FIN embossed on it Use this card when you request or need warranty serv ice Please note that this is NOT a credit card You cannot purchase anything with it It is used o...

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