DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
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2008 IMPERIAL
DRIVING & SAFETY
Section Two contains information on driving
tips, emergency situations, towing, safety
devices, weighing the motorhome and tires.
NOTE:
The motorhome has electronic data
recording devices that may record
information about direction, road
speed, engine speed, brake application,
steering attitude or other vehicle
operating data. Data recording
devices can be present in engines,
transmissions, ABS (Antilock Brake
Systems) or other systems affiliated
with operation of the vehicle.
Information from data recording
devices can be examined in case of
an accident. Contact the component
manufacturer to learn more about
these devices.
Inspections
Differences between a passenger automobile
and a motorhome are signi
fi
cant. Always be
aware of these differences when traveling.
The key to safely operating a motorhome is
inspection. Undetected problems could cause
problems on the road and may result in lost time
and increased repair costs. Several states require
a special license endorsement and motorhome
inspection prior to registration. Know and
observe the laws of the states in which you are
traveling. Laws may vary from state to state.
A systematic inspection conducted prior
to moving the motorhome can help ensure
nothing is overlooked and will assist in
familiarizing the owner with the motorhome.
Prior to moving the motorhome perform a
general inspection. Examine the condition and
surrounding area. Look high and low when
walking around the motorhome.
Familiarize Yourself
Because the location of the driver’s seat in
the motorhome is higher and farther to the left
than most vehicles, a different perspective of
the roadway is created. Rely on the outside
mirrors to line up with the center of the road
and to check conditions behind the motorhome.
The dashboard may include more gauges and
controls than are normally found in passenger
automobiles. Become familiar with these
gauges and their indications before starting out.
Mirror Adjust
Adjust the
mirrors prior to
starting out. Have
an assistant help
to simplify the
mirror adjustment
process.
Coarse Adjustment:
Adjust the driver seat to travel position.
Use a
fl
athead screwdriver to remove the
bolt access cap at the base of the mirror
(
see A
on illustration).
Use a 1/2" socket to loosen the bolt
located at the base of the mirror.
Tighten the bolt when properly adjusted.
Use a
fl
athead screwdriver to remove the
screw caps at point
B
.
Use a 3/16" Allen wrench to loosen the
set screws at point
B
.
Adjust the mirror, and tighten set screws
and screw caps.
Fine Adjustment:
Rear view mirrors have three
separately adjustable areas.
Use the mirror select switch
to choose the top, middle, or
bottom area.
Use the mirror adjust switch to
chose the left or right mirror,
and then use the arrow buttons
to make adjustments.
NOTE:
Optional side
cameras are
integrated into the
bottom portion
of the mirror. Use
the mirror adjust
switches to adjust
the camera view.
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