Holiday Admiral 2016, Manual

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2016 Admiral
Use moderately heavy pressure on the brake
pedal to reduce speed and manually downshift
to maintain a safe, slow speed. Pumping and
riding the brake pedal is not recommended
when descending a grade. Brakes can overheat,
resulting in loss of effectiveness.
Night Driving:
Be well rested and alert. If necessary,
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find a safe to stop and rest until ready
to continue.
Avoid using interior lights that create
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a glare on the windshield and decrease
visibility.
Dim dash lights to a comfortable level
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to reduce glare.
Extreme Heat/Hot Weather Conditions:
Frequently observe all gauges.
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Variations from normal conditions
should be promptly evaluated.
Check tire pressure before traveling
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in hot conditions. Tire air pressure
increases with heat. Do not let air out
of a hot tire. When the tires cool down
they will return to the correct/previous
tire pressure.
Pay extra attention to hoses and belts
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that are more susceptible to fatigue in
extreme heat.
Winter and Cold Climate:
The motorhome should be prepared for
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cold weather use.
Keep speeds slow and steady. Make
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moves gradually and look further ahead
to increase reaction distance.
During cold weather tire air pressure
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can decrease. Check tires and ensure
tires are at proper inflation pressure.
If road or weather conditions are
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treacherous, find a safe place to stop
until conditions improve.
Avoid downshifting on wet or slippery
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surfaces that can cause the drive wheels
to skid.
Wiper blades should be in good
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condition. Fill the washer reservoir
with antifreeze formula window
washer fluid.
Use mirror heat to keep mirrors clear.
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Remove any ice build-up from the
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entry step to avoid accidental slipping.
Wet Conditions:
Worn or improperly inflated tires can
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increase risk of hydroplaning.
Heavy rain or deep standing water can
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cause brakes to apply unevenly or grab.
Refueling:
Truck stops are good refueling points.
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Check overhead clearance before
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pulling into the fuel island.
Be aware of concrete/steel posts
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installed around fuel islands.
Avoid running over the fuel hose as it
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can get hung up on the motorhome and
cause body damage.
To prevent grease and fuel deposits
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from being tracked into the motorhome
when refueling, change shoes before
entering. Store the extra pair of shoes
near the entry door.
Use of gloves is recommended for
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refueling. Store gloves in the outside
compartment.
WARNING:
Propane and gasoline are highly
flammable and can ignite, resulting
in explosion, fire or death. Ensure
all flames are extinguished and all
propane appliances are turned off and
the primary propane shut-off valve is
turned off prior to refueling.
Fuel Economy:
Driving style, wind resistance, terrain,
vehicle weight, and engine-driven accessories
are some of the factors that affect fuel
economy.
Guidelines to Help Increase Fuel
Efficiency:
When starting out, apply the throttle
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lightly and accelerate gradually.
Avoid excess throttle and accelerating
quickly.
Check the tire pressure. A low tire
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is not only a safety hazard but also
increases rolling resistance and fuel
consumption. Keep the engine at a low
to mid operating range of 1100 to 1500
RPM, which requires less fuel than
operating at higher RPM.
Avoid using full throttle when
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ascending a long hill. This wastes
fuel and increases engine operating
temperature from incomplete
combustion. Manually shift to a lower
gear and use less throttle. Fuel will
burn more efficiently.