Winnebago 2009 Ellipse, User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Rev. 0918090914 Part No. 161500-09-024
Copyright 2008 Winnebago Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
1 – INTRODUCTION
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Safety Messages Used in this Manual ............................................................................................... 1-1
Pre-Delivery Inspection .................................................................................................................... 1-2
Front Axle Tire Alignment ................................................................................................................ 1-2
Service and Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity Label ................................................................................. 1-3
Vehicle Certification Label ............................................................................................................... 1-4
Specifications and Capacities ............................................................................................................ 1-5
Owner and Vehicle Information ........................................................................................................ 1-7
2009 New Vehicle Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 1-8
2 – SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
General Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Driving Safety ................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Fuel and Propane Gas ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
LP Gas Leaks .................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Propane Gas Leak Detector ............................................................................................................... 2-2
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............................................................................................................... 2-3
Carbon Monoxide Alarm .................................................................................................................. 2-3
Smoke Alarm .................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................................... 2-4
Electrical ........................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Loading ............................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Emergency Exits ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
Formaldehyde Information ................................................................................................................ 2-6
Mold, Moisture, and Your Motor Home ........................................................................................... 2-6
Roadside Emergency ......................................................................................................................... 2-7
Jump Starting .................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Engine Overheat ................................................................................................................................ 2-8
3 – DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Seats – Driver/Co-Pilot ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
Passenger Footrest ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Seat Belts ........................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Child Restraints ................................................................................................................................. 3-3
KeyOne™ Lock System .................................................................................................................... 3-4
Power Door Locks ............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Touchpad Entry System .................................................................................................................... 3-5