Pilote 540G 2019, User Manual

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Typical campervan layout ................................................108
1. Welcome .........................................................................109
1.1 Welcome aboard! ..................................................................... 109
1.2 How to use this manual ........................................................ 109
1.3 Legal framework ..................................................................... 111
1.3.1 Regulations ................................................................................... 111
1.3.2 Warranty ........................................................................................ 111
1.4 Campervan manners .............................................................. 111
1.4.1 General principles .......................................................................... 111
1.4.2 Parking .......................................................................................... 112
1.4.3 Waste ............................................................................................ 112
1.4.4 Reference organisations .......................................................... 112
2. Exploring your campervan .......................................... 113
2.1 Base 113
2.1.1 Chassis .......................................................................................... 113
2.1.2 Wheels .......................................................................................... 113
2.1.3 Accessories ................................................................................. 113
2.2 Living area ................................................................................. 114
2.2.1 Hatches, openings and valves ................................................ 114
2.2.2 Interior layout ............................................................................. 114
2.3 Basic fluid system diagrams .................................................. 115
2.3.1 Water ............................................................................................. 115
2.3.2 Electricity .................................................................................... 116
2.3.3 Gas ................................................................................................. 119
2.3.4 Ventilation & heating ............................................................... 120
2.4 Safety .........................................................................................120
2.4.1 Fire ................................................................................................. 121
2.4.2 Gas ................................................................................................. 121
2.4.3 Electricity ..................................................................................... 121
2.4.4 Emergency exits ......................................................................... 122
3. Preparing to travel ........................................................ 123
3.1 Servicing after immobilisation ..............................................123
3.1.1 Fresh water .................................................................................. 123
3.1.2 Refrigerator .................................................................................. 123
3.2 Refuelling and levels ...............................................................123
3.2.1 Fuel ................................................................................................ 123
3.2.2 Tyre pressure ............................................................................... 123
3.2.3 Fresh water .................................................................................. 124
3.2.4 Gas ................................................................................................. 124
3.2.5 Battery ........................................................................................... 124
3.3 Practical and emergency equipment ..................................124
3.3.1 Bulbs .............................................................................................. 125
3.4 Load 125
3.4.1 Technical specifications ........................................................... 125
3.4.2 Calculating loads ....................................................................... 125
3.4.3 Storing baggage ......................................................................... 126
3.4.4 Trailer ............................................................................................. 127
4. Travelling ........................................................................128
4.1 Safety checks before departure ...........................................128
4.2 Adjustments .............................................................................129
4.3 Driving .......................................................................................129
4.4 Authorised seats ......................................................................129
5. Stopping and parking ...................................................130
5.1 Choosing a spot ......................................................................130
5.2 Safety when stationary ...........................................................130
5.3 Supply systems ........................................................................130
5.3.1 Turning on the water ................................................................ 130
5.3.2 Turning on the gas ..................................................................... 130
5.3.3 230V electrical system ............................................................. 131
5.4 Draining ..................................................................................... 131
5.4.1 Wastewater .................................................................................. 131