REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Owner'S Manual

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
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any charging limitations of your batteries, especially if your coach is
equipped with LiFePO4 (Lithium) batteries. The Battery Management
System (BMS) on Lithium batteries prevents charging below a preset
temperature to prevent permanent damage to the batteries� Refer
to SECTION 9 – ELECTRICAL of this publication for additional
information on specific battery types, charging, and their limitations.
Pack plenty of provisions (bottled water, extra food, and cold weather
clothing) in case you are delayed or become disabled in extreme cold
temperatures� Fuel up more frequently to avoid being low on fuel if
you are somehow delayed on an interstate highway for a long period
of time due to bad weather, or traffic. Remember your diesel fuel tank
also services the coach’s ESPAR furnace. If you find yourself in a
remote area waiting for the weather to clear, your diesel heater will be
important for your comfort�
Plan more frequent rest periods because driving on snow and ice can
be stressful� Rest stops are also a great opportunity to refuel your
vehicle, and to clean the windshield and parking / radar sensors on
the front bumper of any snow and / or ice accumulation� If you decide
to remain in your coach overnight in a snowy location, make sure
your heater and generator exhaust are both unobstructed by drifting
snow to prevent any possible buildup of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Gas
beneath or around the coach�
DANGER
Black ice is a nearly transparent thin coating of glaze ice on
a road surface, which may be extremely difficult to see. If
you encounter black ice, reduce your speed by coasting or
lightly applying the brakes, and turn on your hazard flashers
to warn anyone following you. Your coach is equipped with
antilock brakes. Apply light even pressure and do not “pump”
the brakes to reduce your speed. Heavy or sudden braking
may result in immediate loss of control, resulting in a crash
and possible serious injuries or death.
RAIN
Your coach is designed to handle average rainy conditions without any
difficulty. Please take the additional precautions listed below when
driving or camping during rainy conditions:
• Inspect tires for adequate tread depth
• Inspect windshield wipers before traveling
• Reduce speed to avoid hydroplaning
danger
• Turn on your windshield wipers
• Ensure your headlamps are on while driving
• Increase the frequency of rest stops during long trips in
bad weather
• Fully retract your awning if you are camping and expect
inclement weather
Inspect the condition of your windshield wipers as part of your regular
maintenance routine, before each trip, monthly, and when placing your
coach back into service following any long term storage� Wiper blades
should be inspected and / or replaced in accordance with Mercedes-
Benz recommendations� However, if you feel they are not operating
effectively, replace them sooner�
DANGER
When light rain mixes with oil residue on the road surface,
it creates a slippery condition that may cause your coach
to hydroplane. Follow Mercedes-Benz Operator’s Manual
guidelines for proper tire maintenance and slow down to allow
the tire channels and grooves to shed water more effectively.
Hydroplaning may result in a sudden loss of control, causing
a crash and /or serious injuries and / or death.
■ PARKING
The American Coach Patriot is equipped with Mercedes-Benz
PARKTRONIC Parking Assist with is a very helpful feature� Please
refer to the various parking sections of to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Operating Instructions for detailed instructions on how to use this
important feature, and how to correctly apply the parking brake�
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your coach,
and to relieve weight and strain on the power train always
perform the follow steps:
• Keep your foot on the brake pedal until you set the manual
parking brake
• Check the instrument cluster to ensure the parking brake
indicator is on
• Set the gear selector to “P” Park mode
• Check the instrument cluster to confirm that the vehicle is
in Park mode
• If you are towing a trailer, place a wheel chock on the downhill
side of each left and right trailer tire
• Turn off the engine
danger