Auto-Trail Apache 632 Owner'S Handbook Manual Download

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O W N E R S H A N D B O O K

Cheyenne & Frontier

www.auto-trail.co.uk

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Page 2: ...s and services Please ensure that you ave read all instruction manuals carefully nd fully understand all aspects of your ehicle before driving it on the open road you have any queries on the operation of ny part of your motorhome please contact our supplying dealer Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 1 ...

Page 3: ...2 www auto trail co uk Useful Information Telephone Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 2 ...

Page 4: ... V E N T U R E Useful Information uto Trail VR Limited igano House Genesis Way Europarc rimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 9TU el 44 0 1472 571000 Fax 44 0 1472 571001 mail sales auto trail co uk Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 3 ...

Page 5: ...tilation 40 41 n door 42 cking 43 step 44 are 45 46 ying up 47 48 ghbour guide 49 50 heck list 51 54 Guarantee 55 56 Cable colour chart 57 Vehicle specifications 58 Power circuits 59 230v circuits 60 Cheyenne circuits road lighting 61 Frontier circuits road lighting 62 Consumer circuits floor 63 Consumer circuits roof 64 Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 4 ...

Page 6: ...ail welcomes you to the ranks of Auto Trail owners his handbook has been designed to enable ou to derive the maximum benefit and njoyment from your motorhome s information will be beneficial to xperienced and new motorhomers alike Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 5 ...

Page 7: ...th your supplying dealer before carrying out any modifications to your vehicle Any unauthorised modifications carried out by a third party could effect the terms of your warranty agreement We would always advise that you consult your dealer before any additional equipment is fitted to your vehicle to ensure the appropriate fixing support is available Appliance Maintenance In the interest of safety...

Page 8: ...motion oof Rack If Fitted ease be advised that the maximum commended weight that should be carried n the roof rack is 40kg ease be aware that in certain conditions the breglass roof may become very slippery ease take extreme care should you choose walk on the vehicle roof Bicycle Carrier If Fitted Auto Trail recommends that if a bicycle carrier is fitted to your vehicle it should be capable of car...

Page 9: ... stowed securely store tins bottles or heavy items in ad lockers nd secure all lockers and cupboard doors all bunks nd secure all roof lights ain table in transit position fridge is on 12V operation and set ck nd latch all windows never drive with s on night settings ll curtains and blinds open to aide visibility eisure battery is secure all gas appliances are turned off that the tles are correctl...

Page 10: ...T U R E External Features F D B C A Exterior door retaining catch when open Folding step Fridge vents D Awning light where fitted E Status T V aerial omni directional where fitted F Front marker lights E Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 9 ...

Page 11: ...xternal Features arker lights le gas cylinder compartment ed via an internal remote lever eyenne and Frontier models M High level brake light where fitted N Lockable fresh water filler H G J M K Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 10 ...

Page 12: ...pen area As well as this courses are run by many organisations Reversing Aid Your vehicle may be fitted with a visual reversing aid This aid is designed to assist a drivers attention only during reversing of the vehicle they are not intended to replace a drivers self judgement Auto Trail will not accept any responsibility for any accident caused by a drivers negligence Changing A Wheel Where Appli...

Page 13: ...osen pitch carried out in both directions for the or and other equipment to function Levelling the motorhome should be ut using proprietary levelling ramps ner Steadies orhome is fitted with rear corner which are used for stabilising your me when stationary These steadies ver be used to lift the rear wheels off d or as a jack Operation Lower the corner steadies using the special brace supplied unt...

Page 14: ... A Gas Cylinder Before you can connect a gas cylinder to your vehicle you will have to obtain the correct type of high pressure hose for the type of bottle you have chosen different European countries have different connections This hose should be fitted to the bulkhead mounted gas regulator fitted inside your gas compartment Carefully position the gas cylinders into the gas compartment locating t...

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Page 16: ...hook up cable that will connect ur motorhome to a suitable power supply n site via the mains hook up point on your otorhome Mains hook up points vary from model to model so please familiarise yourself with your particular location prior to using your vehicle for the first time Your motorhome should only be connected to a supply that meets the requirements of BS7671 The site warden will hold inform...

Page 17: ...lectronic equipment such as 12V chargers etc IMPORTANT Periodically preferably not less than once a year the motorhome electrical installation should be inspected and tested A report on the condition should be obtained as described in the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by the Institute of Electrical Engineers It is important that the main switch at the site point should be swit...

Page 18: ...suitably sized spanner refit the battery simply reverse the above ocedure ease ensure the battery is located safely and curely before driving your motorhome EC325 PSU Power Supply Unit Overview The EC325 Power Supply Unit incorporates a 25 amp battery charger that supplies 12V DC power to run the leisure equipment and supply the leisure battery It also houses the 12VDC fuses that protect the vario...

Page 19: ...rs the circuits within the PSU optimum operation ote that apart from the changing of d the testing and resetting of the RCD B s no maintenance is required on unit em develops with your unit please your supplying dealer or a electrician Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 18 ...

Page 20: ... be arged by the on board charger ease note that the charger will only select n individual battery as a power source or harging it cannot charge both batteries multaneously Pump ON OFF Use this switch to turn the on board water pump on and off LED next to switch will illuminate when pump is switched ON We would always recommend that the pump is switched off when leaving the motorhome for any perio...

Page 21: ...ndicates 0 tank nearly empty 25 tank more than 1 4 full 50 tank more than 1 2 full 75 tank more than 3 4 full 100 tank full Temperature nal temperature in degrees centigrade red by the outside temperature gauge Current ay shows the current in amps being m or charged into the selected battery indicates battery being charged battery is being discharged only the basic menu controls on the t can be us...

Page 22: ...ontrols before using your vehicle for the st time Entertainment System Overview The entertainment system is equipped with a radio DVD player a digital television receiver and either an 11 inch or 15 inch LCD monitor that allows you to watch either the DVD or digital television It also incorporates a night vision colour reversing camera to aid your reversing of the vehicle Remote Controls The syste...

Page 23: ...n the LCD monitor insert DVD into unit and press the AV button on the ontrol Reversing Camera On the rear of your vehicle there is a night vision camera installed To operate the unit select the reverse gear and the monitor in the dashboard radio will display the image direct from the reversing camera Radio OFF If the radio is turned off or in standby mode selecting reverse gear will automatically ...

Page 24: ...ight OPEN position whilst using e oven ease ensure that all burners and hotplates e turned off before closing the lid sing The Hotplate Gas Burners Light Push in the control knob and rotate to the highest setting Press the electronic igniter on the oven facia to light the burner If the burner has not lit within 15 seconds the control knob should be released and the burner left for at least 1 minut...

Page 25: ...rilling e Oven the control knob and turn to gas mark 9 he igniter on the oven facia to light n urner has not lit within 15 seconds the knob should be released and the burner at least 1 minute before a further attempt the burner is made control knob to the desired temperature OFF f the oven rotate the knob until the line ntrol knob is aligned with the dot on ol panel Layout 1 18 11 08 14 40 Page 24...

Page 26: ...minate then the appliance is not operating LPG Gas Operation Before operating the appliance on gas ensure that the valve on the gas cylinder is open and that the individual safety valve for the fridge is open Set the rotary control knob to the MAX position Set the energy selector switch to GAS The ignition process is activated automatically accompanied by a ticking sound for approximately 30 secon...

Page 27: ...is found then fault code be displayed on the control panel Energy Selection a power source manually press the MODE ON button until the required energy source on the LCD display ircumstances if the selected power unavailable the refrigerator will not cally search for an alternative power he unit will simply switch off and n error code on the LCD display g Off The Refrigerator off the refrigerator p...

Page 28: ...for the first time sure that the batteries are fitted to the ignition it and that the gas cylinder and isolation lve are turned on Turn on the control knob to the desired thermostat setting from 1 to 10 and press down as far as the stop Ignition will take place automatically until the flame ignites Keep the control knob pressed down for a further ten seconds to allow the safety pilot to operate If...

Page 29: ...s controlled via the central control at gives settings from 1 to 5 g the highest On automatic setting the heat output is steadily adjusted to the respective heat emission from the heater The maximum setting of the fan can be set by the central control knob and the output will vary between this value and the slow running setting To turn off the blown air system rotate the outer control to the centr...

Page 30: ... 1800W C Electric operation 230V 900W D Gas operation E Mixed operation gas and 900W electrical operation F Mixed operation gas and 1800W electrical operation G Yellow LED on Electrical operation Position E and F should only be used in winter mode Control Panel H Rotary switch for room temperature 1 5 J Green LED lit Operating Green LED flashing unit after running to reduce the units temperature K...

Page 31: ... the heater at control panel using rotary switch position O The green LED K will go out Please note that the if the green LED K blinks after switching off then the unit is after running to reduce the units temperature This will stop after a few minutes and the green LED K will go out Filling The Unit With Water Ensure that the cold water drain tap is closed lever should be in horizontal position s...

Page 32: ...ylinder is in the open position and that the safety valve for the water heater is open Select the required water temperature on the control panel which is normally located over the entrance door which is variable from 30 to 70 centigrade Switch on the water heater with the external rotary switch the green operation light will illuminate If for whatever reason the boiler does not light the green LE...

Page 33: ... the socket in the the vehicle he barbecue connector 90 as d on the connector this will lock the tor into the side and start the gas flow arbecue ur barbecue as per your cturers instructions ecting The Barbecue From cle the barbecue is turned OFF he connector through 90 as indicated connector This turning action will turn gas supply and allow the connector to oved Layout 1 18 11 08 14 41 Page 32 ...

Page 34: ... eplacing the cover is a reversal of the bove procedure Water Services Fresh Water Tank Your vehicle has an on board fresh water tank that allows you to carry fresh water with you on your journey This tank supplies all of the water systems inside your vehicle The volume of the fresh water tank will vary depending on which model you have chosen Water is pumped from the on board tank by a self primi...

Page 35: ...ill vary depending on which model you sen waste tank becomes full which will be by a visible and audible signal on control e tank should be emptied via the drain he outside of the vehicle over a suitable point tank full indicator sounds there will still capacity in the waste tank but we would at it is emptied as soon as possible Layout 1 18 11 08 14 41 Page 34 ...

Page 36: ...tion via the access door Make sure that the waste holding tank is secured with the safety catch Shut the access door and lock it In Use Rotate the toilet bowl to the desired position The toilet may be used with the blade valve open or closed To open the valve pull the valve handle under the bowl towards you If the toilet is being used with the blade valve closed run some water into the bowl by pre...

Page 37: ...cle al the hose connection in the side of cle e tabs on the shower hose connector with s in the side of the vehicle and rotate in the n shown on the actual hose connector ating action turns on the water supply and he temperature to be adjusted to your quirements ual shower head has a release trigger to e water flow This trigger must be squeezed d to use the shower Releasing the trigger p the water...

Page 38: ...g the recessed aluminium extrusion ownwards from the top will close the ght blinds With the night blind closed pulling the plastic handle downwards from the top will close the fly screen Opening the blinds fly screens is the reversal of the above procedure Main Habitation Windows Top Hung Windows The main habitation windows are opened by pressing the release buttons on the opening catches and rota...

Page 39: ...her and he blind across the skylight skylights are fitted with night blinds eens s and flyscreens work independantly ther by pulling them across from the he inner frame and clipping them together ed night blind or flyscreen can then be n across the whole aperture he blinds and flyscreens is a reversal ove procedure ote do not leave pleated night blinds in ed position if the vehicle is being left i...

Page 40: ...ecommend that the support legs are pegged into the ground On vehicles fitted with either the 4 metre or 4 5 metre awnings a central support rafter can be inserted between the awning case fitted to the vehicle and the awning facia the section that winds out to add extra stability Winding In The Awning Remove the central support rafter if fitted Insert the winding handle into the socket and turn ant...

Page 41: ...rve the following Get everybody out of the motorhome as quickly as possible Call the fire brigade Turn off the gas bottle isolation valve if safe to do so If possible and safe to do so remove the gas cylinders and place some distance away from the vehicle If it is an electrical fire always turn off the supply as quickly as possible Only tackle the fire only if you deem it safe to do so Fire Exting...

Page 42: ...oximately 7 days e would always recommend that the battery is placed at least every 12 months to ensure correct operation If the LED indicator does not flash every minute then the battery should be replaced immediately as this will indicate that the battery is completely flat Clean your smoke alarm regularly to prevent dust build up This can be done using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment E...

Page 43: ...d the open Locking The Habitation Door From The Vehicle ation door can be locked from outside the sing the habitation key rn the key clockwise to engage the lock key to the vertical position then withdraw ote that locking the habitation door with will not activate the central locking to le cab doors The Door With The Central Locking fer to the central locking section Layout 1 18 11 08 14 41 Page 4...

Page 44: ...ck the base vehicle cab doors only Please note that the habitation door lock will give an audible click but will not unlock Pressing button B will lock both the base vehicle cab doors and the rear habitation door Pressing button C will unlock the rear habitation door only Please note that the base vehicle cab doors will give an audible click but will not unlock Locking Unlocking With The Dashboard...

Page 45: ...e cab doors or the habitation th the remote key fob will fold the step out the doors with the remote key fob will fold p in ng the vehicle from the internal dashboard s will fold the step out the vehicle from the internal dashboard s will fold the step in Layout 1 18 11 08 14 41 Page 44 ...

Page 46: ... ratch free Should your window become accidentally damaged small scratches can be removed by using a metal polish such as Brasso or a proprietary acrylic polish of a suitable grade depending on the severity of the scratches Clean your windows as you would your car Do not use a sponge on dirty windows When all dirt has been removed dry with a leather or vyleda type cloth The catches and stays do no...

Page 47: ...not be held responsible for any ent if it is suspected that this was the case ttings ould never be cleaned using abrasive Clean with a damp cloth and polish cloth only Wood Worktop Edges our vehicle worktop edges show signs quer breaking down they should be using a proprietary yacht varnish lent Layout 1 18 11 08 14 41 Page 46 ...

Page 48: ...weeks to try to eliminate flat ots developing ater System s important that the water system is drained f during the winter months to avoid freezing hen the motorhome is not in use or after the st trip of the season Failure to do this could sult in serious damage to components To Drain Off Open the drain valve on the fresh water tank to ensure it is fully empty Open the drain valve on the waste tan...

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Page 50: ... not fitted with a waste water tank place a suitable container under all waste water outlets Do not allow these to overflow Make sure you empty the containers at appropriate waste water points Empty chemical toilets only where directed Avoid damage to sewerage treatment works by using only approve chemicals Phenols coal tar or caustic based fluids must never be used under any circumstances Solid b...

Page 51: ...side hicle Do not allow children to climb on fences or walls Damage to these may allow farm animals to stray into the wrong field Parking You should only park your vehicle in an approved place and during the permitted times Do not use any of your facilities such as cooking or washing in a way that may cause annoyance or inconvenience to those around you User Manuals Before using your motorhome for...

Page 52: ...erviceable and tight Check that the body support struts are serviceable and tight 2 Windows Window Fitments and Operation Check that the window glazing rubber or seal is in good condition and that there is no sign of deterioration or cracking Check that the windows open and close easily and smoothly On top hung windows ensure that the fixing of the top hinge rail is satisfactory Check that there i...

Page 53: ...curity of the fixings Check the seals have not deteriorated 7 Internal Body Seepage Examine for signs of moisture staining in areas under windows sides of roof and in corners which might indicate water seepage Use a moisture meter if unsure Furniture Check that all furniture is securely fixed Make sure that the door hinges catches and stays operate smoothly Dinette Seat and Beds Check seat bases f...

Page 54: ...ors are in good condition d fit properly Hosing and Piping Check flexible hoses for cracking and condition Check the date stamped on them has not passed If the expiry date is close or passed have the hoses replaced Check all rigid piping for adequate support and any damage Appliances As a guide checking the gas appliances can be summarised as follows Cleaning Where appropriate remove cover s to ga...

Page 55: ...ks and satisfactory draining from sinks etc Couplings and fluids Avoid confusion by making sure proper markings are used Blue for fresh water and red for waste water Check that the filler positions are correctly designated Petrol Diesel and Water as appropriate 10 Electrical System Extra Low Voltage 12V Excluding vehicle electrics Batteries Check the condition of any battery including connections ...

Page 56: ... listed in paragraph 2C which ed s repair or replacement due to defective arts or workmanship In addition the base vehicle of your Auto Trail VR Ltd Motorhome is covered by the individual manufacturer s warranty terms and conditions details of which are included with your information folder 2 Limitations and Conditions A This guarantee is limited to the first purchaser and applies only where the v...

Page 57: ... Fiat Camper Assistance for a period nths l centre reserved for motorhome drivers is able All you have to do is call 0800 3428 a knowledgeable operator speaking your will give you the comprehensive on on the products and services offered ansfer your call to a specialist technician Camper Assistance the on the road e team for the service of me customers all from any European country 24 hours ays a ...

Page 58: ...R E Cable Colour Chart B BLACK N BROWN R RED O ORANGE Y YELLOW G GREEN U BLUE P PURPLE S SLATE GREY W WHITE K PINK B BLACK N BROWN W WHITE O ORANGE Y YELLOW G GREEN U BLUE v Cable Colours 230v Cable Colours Layout 1 18 11 08 14 41 Page 57 ...

Page 59: ...elbase mm Maximum Gross Weight Unladen Mass Maximum Towable Gross Train Weight Passenger Seats Standard Vehicles 3 07M 10 1 3800 3500kg 3110kg 1250kg 4750kg 1 3 07M 10 1 3800 3500kg 3160kg 1250kg 4750kg 1 3 07M 10 1 4035 4000kg 3320kg 1040kg 5040kg 1 3 07M 10 1 4035 4000kg 3300kg 1040kg 5040kg 1 3 07M 10 1 4035 4000kg 3300kg 1040kg 5040kg 1 3 07M 10 1 4861 5000kg 3350kg 1040kg 5040kg 1 3 07M 10 1 ...

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