Airstream Interstate 2006 Owner'S Manual Download

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A MOTORHOME GUIDE

AIRSTREAM

OWNERS

MANUAL

INTERSTATE

Summary of Contents for Interstate 2006

Page 1: ...A MOTORHOME GUIDE AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL INTERSTATE...

Page 2: ...formation found in this manual is directed toward those with average mechanical skills We also realize you may be more familiar in one area than you are in another Only you know your capabilities and...

Page 3: ...autions or other information contained in the Sprinter s manuals Important Safety Precautions You ll nd many safety recommendations on this page and throughout this manual The recommendations on the n...

Page 4: ...ntion regarding chemical off gassing surrounds formaldehyde Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance It is also a key industrial chemical used in the manufacture of the numerous consumer produc...

Page 5: ...and warranty information on the Sprinter and its components All information in the Sprinter manual should be reviewed and followed for your safety The Airstream Interstate Owner s Manual may provide a...

Page 6: ...INTRODUCTION 2007 INTERSTATE NOTES...

Page 7: ...INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Lounge Dinette Vinyl Flooring Counters Cabinets Wet Bath Interior Skin Fabric Drape Shades G PLUMBING LP Liquid Petroleum Gas Water System Water Pump City Water H...

Page 8: ...ately from this Limited Warranty 3 Any part or component of the motorhome that was not manufactured or installed by Airstream 4 Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure including but not limited t...

Page 9: ...the follow ing address specifying 1 the complete serial number of the motorhome 2 the date of original purchase and the date of original delivery 3 the name of the selling dealer and 4 the nature of t...

Page 10: ...GHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AIRSTREAM INC 419 West Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334 0629 Tele 937 596 6111 Fax 937 596 6539 E mail www airstream com WARRANTY EXPLANATION Along w...

Page 11: ...cal Gassing Chemical gassing is not a Defect in your recreational vehicle and is not covered by the Limited Warranty Please follow the recommendations in this manual to address this concern SPRINTER V...

Page 12: ...or an appointment and kindly inform him if you are unable to keep the appointment date or wish to change it Service may be arranged at the Airstream Factory Service Center by contacting the Service Co...

Page 13: ...888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or write to NHTSA 400 Seventh St S W Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline or view the NHTSA Website w...

Page 14: ...ant or equivalent as needed APPLIANCES Appliances have maintenance schedules and advice in their respective Owners Operation Manuals These manuals are included in the owner s packet given to you by yo...

Page 15: ...A A 8 WARRANTY AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE RECORDS DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED...

Page 16: ...ight of the motorhome with the options as ordered and installed at the factory It includes all weight at the axles with full generator uids including fuel engine oil and coolants To determine the actu...

Page 17: ...commendations on checking and lling uid levels 9 Check exterior lights and general condition of vehicle 10 Keep tires at recommended in ation pressure INTERIOR CHECK LIST BEFORE DRIVING OFF 1 It is im...

Page 18: ...ections advice and warnings pertaining to seats seat belt operation and restraint systems provided in the Sprinter Operator s Manual WARNING Children must be secured in a Federally Approved Child Rest...

Page 19: ...ee your authorized Sprinter or Airstream Dealer The bumpers on your vehicle are not designed for use with clamp type hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them To reduce...

Page 20: ...attaining good handling of the vehicle trailer combination it is important that the tongue weight be maintained at approximately 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight but not to exceed the hitch rating T...

Page 21: ...t the Sprinter Operator s manual that comes with this vehicle WARNING Do not connect a trailer brake system if trailer is so equipped directly to the vehicles hydraulic brake system if your vehicle is...

Page 22: ...to be a safe and courteous driver A few hours of towing practice in a large empty supermarket lot will make pulling your trailer over the road much easier Line out two corners for left and right turn...

Page 23: ...next opportunity If there is no problem the light should go off or tempera ture should come down within one minute Proceed on the highway a little slower Ten minutes later resume normal driving WARNIN...

Page 24: ...a trailer the han dling characteristics are different and less stable from those with operating the vehicle without a trailer It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers Sudden maneuvers may lead to lo...

Page 25: ...vice compa nies with proper equipment should be used Observe all cautions and warnings in the Sprinter Operator s manual before towing your motorhome WARNING Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot b...

Page 26: ...E WEIGHT Optional Tow Weight ___________ STEP 1 Front Axle GAW ___________ STEP 2 GVW ___________ STEP 3 Rear Axle GAW ___________ STEP 3a Tow Weight minus Weight of Trailer or Vehicle Towed INDIVIDUA...

Page 27: ...Chrysler See Sprinter Warranty Information Manual for complete instructions Engine Exterior Automotive lights Transmission Suspension Brakes Drive Axle and Hubs Steering Assembly Rear Shocks Front Sp...

Page 28: ...tive electrical components including Monitor panel and its system Converter Automatic switch over box 110 volt system 12 Volt living area system Roof AC Power vent Living area entertainment center Ext...

Page 29: ...the load you plan to carry in your motorhome Always check tire in ation pressures when the tires are cold Standard in ation pressures for tires are listed on a decal mounted on the driver s seat pedes...

Page 30: ...re which is caused by overheating IMPORTANT It s a common practice for RV owners to lower tire pressure in their search for a smoother ride This is not only dangerous it s relatively ineffective and t...

Page 31: ...en if necessary After changing a wheel the wheel bolts or nuts must be tightened once the ve hicle has been driven for about 30 miles If new or repainted wheels are tted the wheel bolts or nuts must b...

Page 32: ...h to you or others Be sure that the jack arm and is fully seated in the jack take up bracket Always lower the vehicle onto suf cient capacity jack stands before working under the vehicle Precautions w...

Page 33: ...he front passenger foot well JACK WARNING The jack is intended only for raising the vehicle brie y for instance when changing a wheel The jack must be placed on a rm at surface only Do not change whee...

Page 34: ...l and snug the wheel bolts Slightly tighten wheel bolts Slowly opened jack release valve to lower vehicle until tire is resting on ground Tighten the wheel bolts in a crosswise pattern to the speci ed...

Page 35: ...be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles For the longest tire life any time irregular wear is seen have the tires checked alignment checked and tires rotated by your truck or tire dealer Have the cause o...

Page 36: ...block and in the case of duals evenly distributed on blocks for both tires If not property done the steel cables in the sidewall of the tires may be damaged and could lead to premature fatigue of the...

Page 37: ...incorrectly supported as shown above may be damaged which could lead to casing failure resulting in serious injury or property damage If on previ ous occasions the tires have been incorrectly support...

Page 38: ...TERIAL AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME We have all heard these warnings many times but they are still among the leading causes of res Other safety information on the LPG system of your motorhome is located in th...

Page 39: ...L 0916 HAS A HUSH CONTROL that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING If the detector does alarm check for re...

Page 40: ...Smoke detectors must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the detector circuits are in good operating condition Smoke detectors cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the detect...

Page 41: ...after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Return it for servicing to FYRNETICS INC 1055 STEVENSON CT STE 102W ROSELLE IL 60172 See...

Page 42: ...e present even if nothing is seen or smelled by the user Room spaces should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies are used as these may cause a false alarm Alarm should be tested once pe...

Page 43: ...ed in RVs after the vehicle has been in stor age before each trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RV s as described may remove your protection CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ALARM...

Page 44: ...st button The red LED should ash and the alarm sound for approximately 4 minutes This test should be performed at least once a week during normal vehicle operation and after periods of storage and bef...

Page 45: ...the inside work counter If a correction is necessary then you must rst level from side to side This can be done most easily by driving up a small ramp con sisting of 2 x 6 boards tapered at both ends...

Page 46: ...ing Use of this product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to prema ture deterioration of structure interior nishes fabrics carpeting and drapes Damage or deterioration due to long term occ...

Page 47: ...when necessary to avoid water leaks Proper preventive maintenance to the RV and its accessories as described both in this manual and in accompanying literature will provide the best protection to the...

Page 48: ...inet doors wet bath doors and wardrobe doors slightly open at night to allow circulation of air in and around all components 5 Use propylene glycol type antifreeze in wastewater tank to prevent freezi...

Page 49: ...ional washing alone will not adequately remove some forms of contamination and will require polishing Polishes and waxes primarily served the following purposes 1 To remove minor surface imperfections...

Page 50: ...eels and under carriage Brushes or wash mitts that have plastic bristles are acceptable for use on tires and wheel wells but are not intended for use on the paint nish Avoid using such items on painte...

Page 51: ...ed Antifreeze gasoline or window solvents if spilled on the painted service should be rinse off with water immediately Bugs or bird droppings should be rinsed off with water daily Follow the simple ca...

Page 52: ...rters enter tainment center Sprinter has another antenna for the dash unit 8 Fantastic Roof Vent exhaust only complete oper ating instructions are in the appliance section of this manual Keep all vent...

Page 53: ...vent drain plug and exhaust vent are located inside this door Regular maintenance by a quali ed service technician is re quired to keep the water heater operating ef ciently 5 Patio Awning operating a...

Page 54: ...nother antenna for the dash unit 8 Fantastic Roof Vent exhaust only complete oper ating instructions are in the appliance section of this manual Keep all vents clear to encourage air ow 9 Roof rack is...

Page 55: ...ide this door Regular maintenance by a quali ed service technician is re quired to keep the water heater operating ef ciently 4 Patio Awning operating and care instructions are including in another se...

Page 56: ...wise to tighten the crank assembly The crank is stored on the curbside lounge access door B Hook the end of the crank handle into the gear as sembly loop of the awning assembly Turn the crank counter...

Page 57: ...on the previous page C Hook the end of the crank handle into the crank loop of the awning assembly Right Roll fabric up by turning the crank handle clockwise or opposite of what was done to extend th...

Page 58: ...horoughly and allow the canopy to be dried before rolling up the awning CAUTION DO NOT USE BLEACH CAUSTIC CLEANERS OR METAL CLEANERS ON ACRYLIC AS THEY WILL CA USE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO FABRIC 2 PERIODI...

Page 59: ...e dinette seats and rear sofa transformed into a rear bed The dinette table top rests on stops fastened to the dinette seats The rear sofa folds out by lifting up on the seat edge and pulling out The...

Page 60: ...ontainer Acryli Clean should be used by trained personnel only using the proper equipment under controlled condi tions Use the Acryli Clean as sparingly as possible to remove oil or grease Rinse with...

Page 61: ...ee of dirt It may help to remind your LP supplier to only use a clean ll hose to ll your tank WARNING Only certi ed LP suppliers should ll the LP Tank Turn remote gas supply switch off before lling or...

Page 62: ...t of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle and proper ventilation when using the cooking appliances will avoid dangers of asphyxia tion It is especially important that c...

Page 63: ...to keep the vent on the regulator from being clogged by wasps or ice but should still be checked regularly to make sure the vent remains clear WARNING Do not attempt to seal regulator cover WARNING C...

Page 64: ...nk until water over ows out of the ll Open the hot side of the galley wet bath or exterior shower faucet and ll the water heater by turning on the water pump switch or by connecting to an exterior cit...

Page 65: ...is recommended prior to storing and before using the water system after a period of storage Systems with new components or ones that have been subjected to contamination should also be disinfected as...

Page 66: ...all the air is expelled from the motorhome system If the water heater is empty it will take some time before all the air is expelled and you get a steady ow of water at the faucet Once a steady ow is...

Page 67: ...usage instructions enclosed any scour pad or scrub sponge before use CAUTION Do not use pads or sponges that speci cally do not recom mend use for cleaning polished services CAUTION Many pads or spong...

Page 68: ...s and pull cartridge 15 straight up and out of body Reinstall has follows Install cartridge 15 into valve body with notched at on stem facing forward Be sure to position the ears of the cartridge in t...

Page 69: ...ater line drain valves and the fresh water tank drain valve located in this area On the Mid bath model the fresh water tank drain valve is located by the water pump under the galley The hot and cold w...

Page 70: ...l out of the groove TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Water keeps running into bowl CAUSE The blade in the bottom of the bowl is not closing completely which in turn keeps the water control valve partially ope...

Page 71: ...lean the toilet use Thetford Aqua Bowl or any other high grade non abrasive cleaner Do not use highly concentrated or high acid content household cleaners They may damage the rubber seals REMOVAL 1 Sh...

Page 72: ...ons for your toilet in the toilet section of this manual 5 While the water is draining from the system depress hand spray thumb button on the telephone shower head and drain all the water Unscrew the...

Page 73: ...and run the water pump until the antifreeze solution lls all water lines Flush toilet Work shower hand spray while holding down in tub 7 Shut off the pump and close all faucets 8 Disconnect the hose...

Page 74: ...nnected to a sewer outlet keep the tank dump valve closed and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full ONLY BY SENDING A LARGE VOLUME OF LIQUID THROUGH THE TANK AT A TIME WILL...

Page 75: ...only cleaning agents that can be used without causing harm to the system are household ammonia and tri sodium phosphate in small quantities Do not use any product that contains any portion of petroleu...

Page 76: ...ugged into a 110 volt shoreline the 12 volt distribution panel will receive power from the converter and the battery will be charged through the converter charging system When the switch is turned to...

Page 77: ...shore line cord is plugged into a live circuit Then check all the 120 volt breakers in your RV distribution panel to make sure they are on If the breaker is tripped follow the instructions to reset th...

Page 78: ...e the motorhome battery and to operate the 12 volt systems and appliances The converter is energized only when the motorhome is hooked up to 120 volt city power Converter Testing A Con rm 120 volt pow...

Page 79: ...rging the battery When jumping the engine battery do not use a power boost Interior Lights Many interior lights have been included in your motorhome to give you almost in nite variable light intensity...

Page 80: ...The gray water light will remain blank On the Mid bath there are two tanks so each will register its own level OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS This example shows the monitor reporting the follow ing Fresh Wate...

Page 81: ...STER EXTERIOR TV JACK CIRCUIT 5 15 AMP BLACK 2 1 BULB AISLE LIGHTS CIRCUIT 6 20 AMP PURPLE SHOWER LIGHT FANTASTIC FAN RADIO GALLEY FLUORESCENT CEILING LIGHT CIRCUIT 7 20 AMP BLUE WATER HEATER IGNITION...

Page 82: ...crank in the Down direction until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position Checking Operation 1 Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate antenna for best picture and sound 2...

Page 83: ...move the rotating gear housing 11 from the base plate 14 or remove the antenna from the roof to replace the shaft and gear assembly STEP 1 Lower antenna to travel position Loosen set screw on elevatin...

Page 84: ...while camping Instructions for the radio system are supplied in the owner s packet Standard Package The radio and the two rear speakers are supplied and installed by Airstream The dash speakers are su...

Page 85: ...onal Audio Upgrade package has an IPod connection located in the glove box iPod Connection and Usage Instructions Connecting the iPod to the adapter connection cable Make sure to turn off the power on...

Page 86: ...ertainment Center Cabinet on the Rear Bath Model and in the Roof Locker on the Mid Bath model The faceplate has a small coax cable jumper running between the hook ups to complete the cable TV circuit...

Page 87: ...the roadside lounge 110 VOLT AUTOMATIC SWITCH OVER BOX The switch over box automatically switches the feed to the breakers from shoreline to generator as your choose which way to power the motorhome...

Page 88: ...ive breakers are installed in the circuit feeding the outside receptacle and galley area These are the areas where the use of water or the wet ground could put a person in danger of shock Since the GF...

Page 89: ...u would not be aware of exhaust entering the recreation vehicle or alert to symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning 2 Never store anything in generator compartment Always keep compartment clean and dry...

Page 90: ...dealer for replacement A detailed service guide may be ordered from the manufacturer Operating the microwave and an air conditioner at the same time will put your electrical system at the edge of maxi...

Page 91: ...ustry for many years The furnace burns LP gas and is powered by 12 volt cur rent from the battery when there is no shoreline hookup or power converter when plugged into 120 volt shoreline Operating in...

Page 92: ...ection is speci cally sloped to provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia owing downward by gravity through this section If the refrigerator is operated out of level when the vehicle is not movi...

Page 93: ...range contains specialized information warnings and cautions that if not followed exactly may result in a re or explosion causing property damage personal injury or death The manual should be reviewed...

Page 94: ...nce connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to ow There should be no smoking or open...

Page 95: ...your fan will prevent excessive rain from entering coach through the open dome Maintain a setting above to the right of rain override zone and the dome will close when the sensor becomes wet CAUTION...

Page 96: ...Weight Rating GCWR means the maximum allowable loaded weight of this motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating SCWR is the manufacturer s designated number of s...

Page 97: ...A separate functioning brake system is required for any towed vehicles or trailers weighing more than 1000 lbs 450 kg when fully loaded NEVER exceed the GVWR GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING or the GAWR G...

Page 98: ...nette F 1 Drain Valves G 4 G 9 Driving B 1 Electrical System H 1 Entertainment Center H 10 Extended Stay D 8 Exterior E 1 Exterior Shower G 6 Faucets G 7 Fabrics Cleaning F 2 Flooring F 1 Furnace I 2...

Page 99: ...k LPG G 1 J 1 Tires C 3 Air Pressure C 3 C 4 Alignment C 3 Changing C 6 Torque C 9 Rotation C 9 Support C 10 Toilet G 10 Towing B 4 TV Antenna H 7 Tub Shower F 1 Vent Power I 6 Ventilation D 8 J 6 Was...

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