Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• In the majority of states, it is the law that seat belts must be used (fastened snugly about the chest
and hip areas), anytime the motor home is in motion, to provide desired protection in the event
of a crash.
• Any fire extinguisher(s) should be inspected on a monthly basis to assure that each extinguisher is
properly charged and ready for operation.
• Any smoke and/or carbon-monoxide (CO)/liquid propane (LP) alarm(s) should be regularly inspected and
tested. If being used for the first time, the smoke and/or CO/LP alarm should be properly activated and fresh
batteries installed before the motor home is placed into service. Prior to any trip, the smoke and/or CO/LP
alarm(s) should be manually tested to assure their correct operation. Immediately replace any defective
components (e.g., weak batteries). Never sleep in a motor home not having functional smoke and/or
CO/LP alarm(s).
• While the motor home is moving, the sleeping facilities are not to be used.
• In the event of an emergency, be sure to be familiar with all escape exits (doors, escape window). Do not use
the emergency window as a routine exit; this is strictly to be used for emergency purposes only.
Prior to Departure
For your continued safety and convenience, the following is a representative “check list” designed to
assure your safety while driving:
• Clean all windows, mirrors, and light lenses (front, back, side) to assure that you can “see” and “be seen.”
Reposition any mirrors or other fixtures to provide an unobstructed view (front, sides, and back) from the
driver’s seat.
• Remove or secure all loose fixtures (e.g., awnings, flags, antennas, portable lights) to keep them from
falling from the motor home when the motor home is in motion.
• Make a “walk-around” visual inspection of the motor home to note any irregularities (e.g., loose trim) or
problems (e.g., low tires); correct noted problems accordingly.
• Check all exterior storage-compartment and generator-compartment doors to make sure that they are
properly latched. If need be, check inside all exterior compartments to make sure that all cargo and
equipment are properly secured so that they won’t work loose and become hazards during sudden
starts and stops.
• Check tires for proper inflation (i.e., cold inflation pressure: 100 psig); if the motor home has not been used,
make sure that the “cold inflation” pressure is maintained. If the motor home has very recently been used,
make sure that the “hot inflation” pressure (see the tire-manufacturer’s literature to determine appropriate
“hot inflation” pressure) is maintained. All tire pressures should be within 1-2 pounds (psig) of each other.