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2008 IMPERIAL
DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
The towing company may need to locate the
air nipple to release the air brakes (air brakes
only). The air nipple is located in the generator
compartment and should be used by towing
personnel only.
Generally, if the motorhome ever needs to
be towed, use the following instructions:
Secure any loose or protruding parts if
the motorhome is damaged.
Inspect
the points of attachment on
a disabled motorhome. If attachment
points are damaged, select other
attachment points at a substantial frame
structural member.
Never allow anyone to go under a
motorhome while it is being lifted by
towing equipment unless the disabled
motorhome is adequately supported by
safety stands.
DO NOT
tow the motorhome from
the rear. Towing from the rear will
severely overload the front tires and
suspension possibly resulting in tire
and/or front suspension failure. Rear
frame extensions are not designed to
support weight loads imposed by lifting
the motorhome from the rear.
If the rear wheels are disabled, place the
motorhome on a
fl
at bed trailer, or use a
heavy duty dolly under the rear wheels
and tow the motorhome from the front.
The drive shaft must be removed to
prevent damage to the transmission.
Secure end caps to prevent losing or
contaminating the needle bearings.
The mud
fl
ap may need to be removed
to prevent damage due to limited ground
clearance.
When towing a motorhome equipped
with the Air-Leveling System, the
ignition
MUST
be left in the
ON
position. The Travel indicator lamp on
the panel must be illuminated for the
air suspension to operate. If the ignition
system is not functioning, or if chassis
voltage is below speci
fi
cation, the
motorhome must be placed on a lowboy/
landall trailer to prevent suspension
damage.
WARNING:
In case the motorhome requires towing,
ensure all precautions are followed. The
drive shaft must be disconnected and
the mud flap may need to be removed.
The manufacturer WILL NOT cover
damage to the motorhome caused by a
towing company.
Disabling Parking Brake
The park/emergency brakes apply to the drive
axle only. The brakes can be manually released
if the air system will not build suf
fi
cient air
pressure to release them. This emergency
procedure is to be used by trained technicians or
towing personnel to move the motorhome to a
safe location or repair facility.
WARNING:
Only trained personnel should perform
this procedure. Brake chamber spring
is under high pressure. Removal of
retaining band could result in serious
injury or death.
Disabling Brakes:
Place wheel chocks
fi
rmly against
the wheel before
performing this
procedure.
090435
Air Nipple:
Located curbside in the
Generator Compartment.
020228
090368
Properly chock
the wheel.
