Regency ULTRA, Owner'S Manual

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VEHICLE OPERATION REGENCY ULTRA MOTORHOME
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When the Vehicle is Disabled:
Emergency Starting: Do not push or tow the
motorhome in an attempt to start it. The powertrain
is not designed to transmit torque to turn the engine
over for starting.
Jump Starting/Boosting
Refer to the chassis manual in the Motorhome
instruction bag for instructions.
If the motorhome breaks down on the roadway, pull
off the road and stop, engage the parking brake, turn
on the hazard warning lights, and chock the wheels
if you are on uneven or unstable ground. Call an
approved towing service and provide them with the
vehicle make, weight, length, width, and height to
ensure they dispatch an appropriately sized truck to
tow your motorhome to a qualified repair facility.
OVERHEATING
If the engine overheats while driving, follow these
steps:
•
Pull to the side of the road and stop immediately.
•
Shut off the engine.
•
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
The coolant level should be between the “FULL”
and “ADD” marks
on the tank.
•
If the coolant level is low, proceed as follows:
o
Check for visible leaks from the hose
connections, radiator and water pump.
o
Make sure the belts are tight and the
cooling fan is turning.
o
If coolant level is low, add coolant to the
recovery tank as soon as possible.
o
If the coolant is leaking, the fan belt is
loose or broken, or the red warning light
stays on, do NOT start the engine until
the problem is corrected.
•
Once the temperature gauge returns to normal,
resume driving and keep an eye on the gauge. Do
NOT resume driving until the problem has been
corrected and the temperature has returned to
normal.
Parking
You can stop and park your motorhome much like an
automobile; however, always remember that the
unit is longer, wider, and higher than a typical
automobile and requires more room and clearance.
NOTICE
Attempting to pull or tow the motorhome to
start may result in major drivetrain component
failure or damage.
NOTICE
BATTERY BOOST WARNING:
Consult the chassis manual in the Motorhome
Information Bag for proper jump starting/
boosting procedures.
NOTICE
Always set the parking brake and place wheel
chocks in front and rear of wheels to prevent
unexpected movement.