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panel, they should be investigated (via the Owner’s Manual or Owner’s Information Package) prior to
departure so that the driver fully understands these items and their functions.
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One should never adopt a “learn as you go” philosophy, as there are too many controls and switches to
be understood before the motor home is actually used. Please take the time to become thoroughly
familiar with the entire instrument panel prior to using the motor home on the road.
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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 motor home is not possible or if traffic conditions don’t warrant such.
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Avoid driving the motor home 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.
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If one has driven through standing water, at the first opportunity safely to do so, check the braking
action. If braking has degraded, lightly apply the brakes to allow the brake pads to dry—don’t use the
motor home when the braking function is significantly reduced.
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Know the limits of operation of the motor home. Don’t try to achieve excessive speeds, climb overly
steep hills, traverse overly long grades, attempt to use the motor home as an “off-the-road” (OTR)
motor home, rapidly switch lanes, or rapidly accelerate or decelerate the motor home. When in doubt
about the handling characteristics of the motor home, consult your chassis manual for information.
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The solar or blackout shade is operated by a switch located on the driver’s console. Depress the switch
to lower or raise shade. The switch will be labeled “VISOR.” The time delay switch must be held a few
seconds before it is activated.
CAUTION:
DO NOT over extend the shade as this may block the
view of the road.
Fuels for the Motor home
Your motor home is designed to use low sulfur fuel only for the engine used in the routine operation of the
motor home—these require prudent and safe handling to assure safety of the
motor home and its occupants; namely:
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Anytime the motor fuel (i.e., diesel fuel, see Figure 2-2) or the LP tank
(see Figure 2-2) is to be filled, the motor home engine is to be turned
“off,” all pilot lights must be extinguished, and appliances turned “off.”
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Further, during any filling operation or connecting/disconnecting of any
LP tanks, a NO SMOKING policy should always be observed. In a similar
manner, any other comparable devices of the motor-home users (e.g.,
butane camp-lights, propane lights and grills) should be treated in a similar manner to assure the safety
of all concerned.
Figure 2-2. Fuel Tank Fill
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Summary of Contents for Allegro Bus 2011
Page 8: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 ...
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Page 16: ...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 2 1 Driving Safety Instructions Chapter 2 ...
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Page 28: ...H E A T I N G A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 3 1 Heating Air Conditioning Chapter 3 ...
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Page 69: ...C A B I N E T S F U R N I T U R E 5 1 Cabinets Furniture Chapter 5 ...
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Page 75: ...S T R U C T U R A L F E A T U R E S 6 1 Structural Features Chapter 6 ...
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Page 78: ...E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S 7 1 Electrical Features Chapter 7 ...
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Page 95: ...S L I D E O U T F E A T U R E S 8 1 Slide Out Features Chapter 8 ...
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Page 100: ...E X T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 9 1 Exterior Features Chapter 9 ...
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Page 130: ...W I N D O W S A W N I N G S V E N T S D O O R S 13 1 Windows Awnings Vents Doors Chapter 13 ...
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Page 137: ...R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 1 Routine Maintenance Chapter 14 ...
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Page 180: ...M A I N T E N A N C E D A T A C H A R T S 15 1 Maintenance Data Charts Chapter 15 ...
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