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SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Recommended 12 volt battery:
Gold Peak GP27A or GP23A
Bronica B-1
Radio Shack #23-144 or #23-279
NOTE: Keys should always be removed when
leaving the vehicle. Since doors can be
locked without keys, make sure they have
been removed from the ignition before
locking the driver’s compartment.
ELECTRIC ENTRANCE
STEP
The power switch for the electric entrance step
is located to the left of the main entry door as you
enter the coach.
Automatic Mode (Operates with Door)
With the Power Switch in the On position the
step is in Automatic Mode. This means it will
extend and retract automatically whenever the
door is opened or closed. This is done by means
of a magnetic door switch attached to the lower
hinged edge of the screen door section of the
entrance doors. The steps will extend when the
screen door is opened, and retract when the
screen door is closed. With the power switch in
the Off position the step can be kept in the ex-
tended or retracted position as described below.
Stationary Extended Mode
To keep the step in the extended position:
•
turn the Power Switch to
On
,
•
open
the screen door to extend the step,
•
then turn the Power Switch to
Off
.
The step will now stay extended whether the
door is opened or closed. This position is normal-
ly used when parked at a campsite or whenever
people are going to be entering and exiting the
vehicle frequently.
Stationary Retracted Mode
To keep the step in the retracted position:
•
turn the Power Switch to
On
,
•
close
the screen door to extend the step,
•
then turn the Power Switch to
Off
.
The step will now stay retracted when the
screen door is open or closed. This position is
normally used where an exterior step is not re-
quired or to avoid damage to the step, such as
when parked near a high curb or similar object.
Automatic Retraction Feature
The coach is equipped with a step retraction
feature that retracts the step automatically when
the Ignition Switch key is turned to either the On
or Start position regardless of whether the Step
Power Switch is On or Off. This feature is stan-
dard and is installed to prevent injury or damage
which may be caused by an extended step when
the vehicle is moving. An associated feature is
the “Last Out Feature”. This feature extends the
step when the screen door is opened after the
ignition switch has been turned to either the On
or Start position.
Power Step Switch
Cargo Door Lock Switch
