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
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 5 // 4 5
In tight parking situations it is best to have an assistant watching
from outside the vehicle to help guide you into place� That person
must be visible to the driver at all times� Be aware of overhead
obstacles while parking to avoid tree limbs and power lines� Please
read all of SECTION 4 – SAFETY for additional information and
parking precautions�
DANGER
Always verify that the parking brake is set and the vehicle is in
the Park mode before exiting the coach. Failure to verify that
the transmission is in park with the parking brake set could
allow the vehicle to move or roll away, leading to property
damage and resulting in serious injuries and / or death.
■ FUEL REQUIREMENTS (DIESEL /
PROPANE)
DIESEL
Before departing, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating
Instructions for specific fuel requirements. Your Mercedes-Benz
3�0 diesel operates on Ultra - Low Sulfur Diesel� Take note of the
restrictions on the use of Bio-Diesel, to avoid potential damage to your
diesel’s fuel delivery, emissions, and exhaust systems, which could
also void the engine warranty� Careful use of winterizing additives
may help your coach perform better during operations under extreme
low temperature conditions� Before using fuel additives, refer to the
Operating Instructions, or consult your local Mercedes-Benz Service
Department for advice on their proper use�
NOTE
The fuel requirements are listed directly above the fill / cap
assembly on your coach. See image below.
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DANGER
Apply the parking brake, set the coach in Park mode and
turn off the engine and generator (if equipped) before
refueling. Where rubber gloves. Do not smoke or allow other
ignition sources near the refueling area. Report spills to
the fuel station attendants. Failure to follow refueling safety
procedures could result in a fire and explosion, causing
property loss and serious injuries or death.
WARNING
Only use commercially available ULTRALOW SULFUR
DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm MAXIMUM SULFUR) that
meets the ASTM D975 standard. Failure to use ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD) can severely damage the
vehicle’s exhaust gas after treatment system.
WARNING
Mercedes-Benz USA approves the use of B5 (ULSD with a
maximum of up to five percent by volume biodiesel). Pure
biodiesel and diesel fuels that have a higher percentage of
biodiesel, e.g. B20, can damage the fuel system and the
engine and are therefore not approved.
WARNING
Use care not to pump gasoline into your diesel-powered
coach by mistake. Gasoline will seriously damage the
engine. Diesel fuel pumps are color coded green to
distinguish them from a gasoline pump. The minimum
Cetane level is posted on the fuel pump.
PROPANE
Your coach may be equipped with a remote fill 15.1-gallon Liquid
Propane Gas (LPG) tank, which supplies fuel to the Suburban
Advantage Tankless, Continuous Water Heater and the optional Onan
Generator (if equipped). The heater uses a 60,000 BTU 2-Stage
Modulating Combustion System (MCS) which adjusts the LPG gas
input to provide a consistent and endless supply of hot water to meet
your needs� The 13,500 BTU Roof Top air-conditioning unit has the
ability to run using electrical power created by the Onan Generator�
The water heater and the generator (if equipped) share the supply of
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG). If you operate a barbecue grill or other
outdoor LPG appliance via the remote connection located at the
rear passenger side of the coach, it will also consume fuel from the
onboard tank�
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