GENERAL INFORMATION — 1
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2008 IMPERIAL
WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE
In addition to this Owner’s Manual, a
Warranty Information File can be found in the
motorhome that contains valuable documents
about your motorhome systems and equipment.
Many of the component manufacturer warranty
registration cards can be found in the box. They
will need to be
fi
lled out and mailed. Be sure
you read and understand all the information in
this
fi
le to help you safely operate, maintain and
troubleshoot those items.
Additional Information:
Changes, additions and supplemental
information in the form of Manual Addendums
and “Tech Tips” can be obtained by visiting our
Web Site at
www.monaco-online.com
. Select
one of the products from the product lineup. Go
to the Service menu. A submenu will appear.
It may also be helpful to browse the “Tech Tips”
menu for the other product lines. The tips may not
completely apply to your particular model, but
information contained therein can be useful.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your motorhome has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traf
fi
c Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Monaco Coach Corporation. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it
fi
nds that a safety
defect exists in a group of motorhomes, it may
order a recall or remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer or Monaco
Coach Corporation. To contact NHTSA you may
call the Auto Safety Hot line toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153 for hearing
impaired)
(or 1-202-366-0123 in the Washington
D.C. area), visit their websites at
www.nhtsa.gov
or
www.safercar.gov
, or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20590
SAFETY TERMS
Many of the safety terms are personal safety
instructions. De
fi
nitions for the terms are listed
below. It is important to thoroughly read and
understand the safety instructions displayed
throughout the manual. Failure to comply with
speci
fi
c instructions may result in personal
injury or death. Many instructions are required
by National Safety Associations.
WARNING:
Warnings contain information regarding
personal safety and/or pertaining to potential
extensive or permanent damage to the
motorhome or its components by means of
hazards or improper use.
CAUTION:
Cautions pertain to potential damage to the
motorhome and/or its components.
POISON:
A warning or caution pertaining to safety
and/or use of a poisonous substance or
harmful chemical.
NOTE:
Information and reminders concerning
proper operation of the motorhome and/or its
components.
INSPECTION:
Inspection of the motorhome and/or
its components is required. Additional
instruction may follow.
LUBE:
Lubrication, or addition of a lubricant
product, to the motorhome and/or a speci
fi
ed
component or part is required. Additional
instruction may follow.
ASSEMBLE or REPAIR:
Assembly, disassembly or installation of
a component or part, and/or repair to the
motorhome may be required. Assistance of
Technical Support or Technician may be
necessary.
INFORMATION:
References to additional information
regarding operation of the motorhome and/or
its components found in additional sources,
other than the Owner’s Manual. Also refers
to the WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE,
found within the Warranty Information Box
in the motorhome.