Tiffin Motorhomes 2015 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual, Page: 20 / 158

Various adjustments need
to be made to assure the
driver’s comfort and the
safety of the motorhome
before starting and moving
the motorhome; these in-
clude:
• Do not attempt to ad-
just the driver’s seat while
the vehicle is moving.
• Do not adjust the tilt
steering while the vehicle is
moving.
• The driver should be
familiar with all gauges,
instruments, switches, and
indicators on the instru-
ment panel prior to driving.
• Do not operate the cruise-control function during any extreme weather situations (e.g., snow, ice,
sleet, heavy rain) or when road conditions are hazardous (icy, snowy, winding roads, city traffic) or
when a constant speed of the motorhome is not possible or if traffic conditions don’t warrant such.
• Avoid driving the motorhome through any standing water. If deep enough, such water can wet the
brake pads and cause fading of the brakes (i.e., loss of braking power) and lead to excessive sliding or
pulling to one side or another.
• Know the limits of operation of the motorhome. Don’t try to achieve excessive speeds, climb overly
steep hills, traverse overly long grades, attempt to use the motorhome as an “off-the-road” (OTR) moto-
rhome, rapidly switch lanes, or rapidly accelerate or decelerate the motorhome. When in doubt about
the handling characteristics of the motorhome, consult your chassis manual for information.
• The solar or blackout shade is operated by a switch located on the driver’s console. Depress the
switch to lower or raise the shade. The switch will be labeled “SOLAR SHADE or NIGHT SHADE.” The
time delay switch must be held a few seconds before it is activated.
CAUTION: DO NOT over extend either shade as this may block the view of the road.
• NEVER drive the vehicle with a slideout room extended.
DRIVING SAFETY
SAFETY
Figure 2-1: Driver’s side dashboard and instrument console.
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