ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
122
when parking.
Tire Safety Checklist
• Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare.
• Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of
wear or trauma.
• Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
• Make sure your tire valves have valve caps.
• Check tire pressure before going on a long trip.
• Do not overload your vehicle. Check the Tire Information and Loading Placard or User’s
Manual for the maximum recommended load for the vehicle.
Section Two:
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX lbs” on your vehicles placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity calculated in Step #4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this section to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
capacity of your vehicle.
Section Three:
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Accessory weight—The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced)
of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not).
Bead—The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
Summary of Contents for 2015 Phaeton
Page 8: ...1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 17: ...10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chapter 2 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 32: ...25 HEATING AIR CONDITIONING Chapter 3 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 39: ...32 LP GAS SYSTEM Chapter 4 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 43: ...36 MAJOR APPLIANCES Chapter 5 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 51: ...44 ENTERTAINMENT Chapter 6 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 55: ...48 CABINETS FURNITURE Chapter 7 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 60: ...53 STRUCTURAL FEATURES Chapter 8 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 62: ...55 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Chapter 9 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 77: ...70 SLIDE OUT FEATURES Chapter 10 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 81: ...74 EXTERIOR FEATURES Chapter 11 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 87: ...80 INTERIOR FEATURES Chapter 12 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 91: ...84 PLUMBING BATH FEATURES Chapter 13 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 108: ...DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOME Chapter 15 101 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 113: ...ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Chapter 16 106 ...
Page 148: ...MAINTENANCE DATA CHARTS Chapter 17 141 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...