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SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
RADIO/CD PLAYER
A standard AM/FM/CD player provides high
quality stereo sound for your traveling and living
enjoyment. Refer to your Owner InfoCase for op-
erating and care instructions.
AUXILIARY START SWITCH
The auxiliary start switch can be used to pro-
vide emergency starting power to engine starter
from the coach battery if the automotive battery
is dead or too weak to start the engine. The aux-
iliary start switch is located on the overhead con-
sole in the headliner above the rearview mirror.
Press and hold the switch while turning the
ignition key to the start position to temporarily
route power from the coach battery to the engine
starter. When you release the switch, the coach
battery is no longer connected to the starter.
Auxiliary Battery (AUX BATT) Switch
This switch is intended to disconnect the
auxiliary (house) batteries from the 12-volt
system of your RV to avoid long-term battery
drain by electrical items that are hooked directly
to the coach batteries, such as clock displays and
radio memories, etc.
The Aux. Batt. Switch is located on the cabi-
net right inside the entrance door.
Always leave this switch ON except during
storage periods. Some electronic displays and
memory functions may need to be reset after
power has been reconnected.
See also Battery Storage and Maintenance on
page 6-8
AUTO AIR CONDITIONER/
HEATER
See your Volkswagen Owner’s Manual for
operating instructions for dash mounted automo-
tive heater-air conditioner controls.
NOTE: The automotive air conditioner is not
designed to cool the entire interior of the
motor home, but is intended to cool the
driver’s compartment only.
REAR AUTOMOTIVE HEATER
The rear automotive heater supplies heat to
the rear portion of the coach while driving. The
fan is controlled by a 3-speed rotary switch. The
rear heater fan speed control is located on the
overhead console in the headliner above the re-
view mirror.
Do not operate the cruise control on
icy or extremely wet roads, winding
roads, in heavy traffic, or in any other
traffic situation where a constant
speed cannot be maintained.
WARNING
Aux. Start Switch