Tiffin Motorhomes 2011 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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D R I V I N G & S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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Examine wheel lug nuts to assure their proper tightness. If any lug nuts were found to be loose,
first check the fit of the wheel to the hub to make sure that the wheel is not mis-mounted which
would produce a “wobbly” wheel when the motor home is in motion, then tighten the lug nuts.
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Check all fluid levels (e.g., engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power-steering fluid, brake fluid,
battery fluid [if applicable], windshield-washer solvent) to assure correct levels are maintained.
Fill any low reservoirs, as needed.
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DO NOT SUBSTITUTE any other fluids for specified oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or
other hydraulic fluids—in most instances, substitutions are not acceptable and may void
warranties.
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Prior to starting the motor-home engine, make sure that all lines (e.g., water, sewer) and electrical-
power cords are disconnected and properly stowed.
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Assure that the leveling jacks are in the “travel” position.
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After entering the motor home, make sure that the electrically-actuated, retractable step has
properly operated to retract the step fully before starting the engine of the motor home.
Driving
Various adjustments need to be made to assure the driver’s comfort and the safety of the motor home before
starting and moving the motor home; these include:
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The driver should adjust the driver’s seat, the
tilt steering, the exterior rear-view mirrors,
and the instrumentation panel lighting (if
nighttime) for the driver’s comfort and safety.
This is especially important for first-time use
so that the driver may become accustomed to
the “feel” of the motor home and know
where the various adjustments are located
“before the fact”; not after some need arises
while the motor home is in service.
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The driver should be familiar with all gauges,
instruments, switches, and indicators on the
instrument panel (Figure 2-1) prior to driving.
Should the driver encounter any “unknowns”
Figure 2-1. Driver’s Side Dashboard and Instrumentation Console