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SAFETY AND DRIVING

GRECH RV CLASS B MERCEDES BENZ | OWNER'S MANUAL

Check internal

stowage

is securely held in place.

9. Switches

and

lights

must be set in

safe positions

for travel.

10.

Driver's seat should be in a

comfortable

position to be in

reach

of all controls. Seats must only be

modified

if the RV

parked

and turned

off

to avoid any accidents by

losing

control

while driving.

11.

All

passengers must be

secured

with seat belts.

12.

Mirror adjustment

should be checked and modified if

necessary to

maximum visibility.

13.

Small children should be in a

federally-approved

child

restraint chair or device to

avoid accidents

in case of a

crash

or sudden

braking

PRE ROAD TRIP TIPS

TRAVELING

Refer to the chassis manual in the RV Information Kit for the

engine starting, operation and stopping instructions.

INSPECTION

Be aware of passenger automobiles and RVs

differences

when traveling. The

key

to safely operate a motorhome is

inspection

. Any defect found could result in problems on the

road that may cause

loss of time

and

money

. Several states

require that the motorhome is inspected prior to

registration

Know and observe the

laws of the state

in which you will

be traveling and remember that laws may vary from state to
state. A

systematic inspection

conduced prior to moving the

motor home will ensure nothing is overlooked and will assist in

familiarizing

the owner with the RV.

GET ACQUAINTED

The

location

and

height

of the driver’s seat in the RV

higher

and

further

to the left than in most vehicles. This

creates a different

perspective

of the roadway. Rely on the

outside mirrors

to line up with the center of the road and to

check conditions behind the motor home. The

dashboard

may

contain more

gauges

and

controls

that what is normally found

in passenger car. Become familiar with these gauges and their
indications before ever starting out.

CONTROLS

Your RV driver controls are similar to those of an automobile.

Steering and braking controls are power assisted to help make
driving as comfortable as possible. Your RV is much higher, wider
and heavier than any automobile so the operator must anticipate
and account for the differences.

SEAT BELT SAFETY

All occupants

must be furnished with and use

seat belts

while motor home is moving. The driver’s seat and all other seats
which are designed to carry passengers while the motor home is

motion

are equipped with

safety seat belts

. Do not occupy

beds or any seats that are not equipped with a safety belt while
the motor home is in motion.

The driver and passenger's seat should

always

be locked in

the

forward facing position

when the vehicle is in motion. To

fasten a seat belt, pull belt from the retractor and insert it into the
buckle until it clicks.

SEAT BELT CARE

Keep the seat belts

clean

and

dry

; to clean, use mild soap

and lukewarm water. Never use bleach, lye or abrasive cleaners
as they may weaken the belt. Inspect the belts periodically. Check
for cuts, frays or loose parts; replace the belt(s) assembly if
involved in a severe impact, even if visual damage is not apparent.

DRIVING TIPS

MOUNTAIN DRIVING

When driving in hilly or mountainous terrain, exercise safe

driving techniques that match terrain conditions. It is important
to check the area and become familiar with it to avoid any
complications in the moment.

CLIMBING A HILL

The

key

to traversing a steep incline is to use lower gears.

Using the

lower

gear

on your RV helps you to get more

toque

and that's the force that can help

pull

all of the weight