Monaco DYNASTY 2006, User Manual

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298 • SECTION 9 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - CHASSIS DYNASTY 2006
To Use the Battery Boost Switch:
1. Hold the switch down for ten seconds. With the switch held down, turn on the ignition key.
The battery volt gauge on the dash should indicate 12 Volts.
2. If voltage is suffi cient continue to hold the switch down and attempt to start the engine. If the
engine does not start, the motorhome may require jump starting. See
Section 2 Driving &
Safety -
Dead Chassis Battery
.
NOTE:
There should be an audible click from the engine compartment when the solenoid engages.
CAUTION:
The boost switch should not be held for more than 30 seconds. Damage to the boost
solenoid may occur from overheating.
FOG LIGHTS:
Operates the fog lights with the ignition key on and the headlights in the low beam position. The fog lights will
go off when the headlights are switched to high beam.
MIRROR HEAT:
Turns on the heaters in outside rear view mirrors. The mirror heaters should be used when defogging
or deicing is needed. Mirror heat should not be left in the
ON
position unless continuous fogging
conditions occur.
STEP COVER:
The sliding step-well cover is extended and retracted at two switch locations. The second switch is
located on the passenger console. Power comes from the house batteries and requires the battery cut-
off switch to be on and the air system pressurized.
GEN ON/OFF:
Starts and stops generator from the dash area.
BLOCK HTR:
This feature warms the engine for starting in sub-freezing or extreme cold temperature. Turning the switch on
supplies 120 Volt AC power to the receptacle for the block heater cord. For effi ciency, hook the motorhome to
shore power when using the block heater receptacle.
To Use the Block Heater:
• Hook to shore power and plug in block heater cord to the receptacle.
• Turn on the Block Heat switch.
NOTE:
It is advised to prepare the engine for starting in sub-freezing temperatures by leaving
the block heater plugged in overnight.