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Important

Important

Your motorhome makes use of many complex

systems and services. Please ensure that you

have read all instruction manuals carefully, 

and fully understand all aspects of your 

vehicle, before driving it on the open road.

If you have any queries on the operation of

any part of your motorhome please contact

your supplying dealer.

WARRANTY-TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Your Auto-Trail motorhome is guaranteed for a

period of 12 months from delivery of the motorhome

from the supplying dealer to the first purchaser. 

The habitation area of the vehicle MUST be serviced

at 12 monthly intervals from this date as failure to

carry out this action could invalidate the terms of

your warranty.

Summary of Contents for Cheyenne

Page 1: ...on the open road If you have any queries on the operation of any part of your motorhome please contact your supplying dealer WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your Auto Trail motorhome is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from delivery of the motorhome from the supplying dealer to the first purchaser The habitation area of the vehicle MUST be serviced at 12 monthly intervals from this date as failu...

Page 2: ... E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Useful Information Useful Info Model Date Purchased Supplying Dealer Sales Person Telephone Number Tyre Pressure Radio Code Exterior Door Key Number Water Filter Key Number Vehicle Build Number ...

Page 3: ...03 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Useful Information Useful Info Name Phone Number ...

Page 4: ...ices 13 15 7 Gas Appliances 16 25 8 Electricity Services 26 55 9 Integrated Entertainment System 56 58 10 Water Services 59 11 Water System 60 62 12 Water Appliances 63 65 13 General Care 66 67 14 Fire And Safety 68 15 Security Points Of Law 69 16 Winter Laying Up 70 17 Guarantee Extended Warranty 71 18 Annual Check List 72 75 19 Good Neighbour Guide 76 78 20 Wiring Diagram 79 87 21 Vehicle Specif...

Page 5: ...an be found on the plate in the engine compartment In any correspondence the motorhome serial number should be quoted This can be found on the nearside plate by the entrance door Please Note Every effort is made within this handbook to accurately reflect and describe our motorhomes purchased and stored on the mainland However our policy of continued improvements and change in the market supply con...

Page 6: ...hicle is in motion The maximum loading payload is stated in Your Vehicle at the back of this manual To ensure this is distributed evenly the maximum capacity of each axle is indicated on the chassis plate which is located either in the engine bay or under the drivers seat Roof Rack If fitted Please be advised that the maximum recommended weight that should be carried on a roof rack is 40kg Please ...

Page 7: ...position Ensure that seat swivels if fitted are locked in the forward facing position Turn off all gas appliances except those heating appliances designed to function while the vehicle is in motion Stability All models manufactured by Auto Trail are of well balanced design the most common causes of poor stability include Incorrect tyre pressure Poor weight distribution Tyre Pressures Always adhere...

Page 8: ...T G E N E R A T I O N External Features External A Exterior door retaining catch when open B Folding step C Fridge vents D Awning light where fitted E Status T V aerial omni directional where fitted F Front marker lights 3 F E C A B D ...

Page 9: ...Spare wheel Frontier only B External ladder C Lockable external access door to toilet waste tank D Lockable gas cylinder compartment operated via an internal remote lever on Cheyenne and Frontier models E High level brake light where fitted F Lockable fresh water filler 3 B E A F C D ...

Page 10: ...n a car Do not swing out suddenly Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as possible Use nearside wing mirror to check motorhome has cleared when overtaking Reversing Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved with practice and should first be attempted in a large open area Courses are run by many organisations Reversing Sensor Your vehicle may be fitted with either a visual or audible reversing ...

Page 11: ...up the motorhome Instead use a bottle jack scissor or air jack under the axle tube as near as possible to the main chassis member Alloy Wheels It is vitally important that when you get replacement tyres fitted to your vehicle the valves that are used are capable of withstanding the high pressures associated with motorhome tyres Usually only bolt through steel type valves can withstand the pressure...

Page 12: ...ar if possible to prevent the wheels digging in 2 Steer as straight as possible Levelling The Motorhome Levelling must be carried out in both directions in order for the refrigerator and other equipment to function correctly Lower the corner steadies using the special Auto Trail brace until they are in firm contact with the ground DO NOT use the corner steadies as a jack they are only a means of s...

Page 13: ... is supplied in the UK in green or blue bottles Continental bottles usually have a male left hand thread similar but not identical to UK butane Butane has a recommended service temperature of down to 2 C but will work below that Propane Propane is supplied in red or partly red bottles that have a female left hand thread connector Germany and Austria supply propane with a male connection Propane is...

Page 14: ...ts About LPG There is a danger if all air and oxygen is excluded LPG has been given a smell by the manufacturers to aid in the identification of leaks Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust No danger is caused if the LPG exhaust from the refrigerator vents into an enclosed awning If totally enclosed space heaters may produce enough exhaust to pollute an enclosed awning to discomfort levels In extreme ...

Page 15: ...ilation is not blocked and any meshes are cleaned regularly Roof Mounted Flue Installations All flue installations should be inspected for corrosion once a year throughout their length If any sign of perforation is detected the flue should be replaced Ensure that the replacement flue is of a correct type and that it is installed by an approved engineer Combustible Materials Care should be taken wh...

Page 16: ...at least a minute before attempting further ignition of the burner If a burner accidentally extinguishes turn off control and do not attempt to re light for at least one minute Hotplate Pans with a diameter of up to 22cm are suitable for use on this appliance The pans must not overhang the pan support Grill When using the grill the grill pan must always be positioned directly beneath the gas burne...

Page 17: ...t and hotplate only Use a cleaner recommended for vitreous enamel or a soap filled pad i e Brillo Note the oven and grill doors and the cooker trims are painted and must only be cleaned with warm soapy water Chrome parts Use warm soapy water or a brillo pad Glass Use warm soapy water or a mild cream cleaner Extractor Hood If fitted This is located above the hob operation is as follows Switch 1 wor...

Page 18: ... main refrigerator compartment If the operating display fails to light up the device is not operating Gas Operation 1 Open the valve of the gas cylinder 2 Open the shut off valve on the gas supply 3 Set energy selector switch A to gas 4 Set the rotary switch B to MAX position 5 Use rotary switch B to regulate the temperature in the main refrigerator compartment The ignition process is activated au...

Page 19: ...stem will automatically switch to the available energy source that has the highest priority Selecting Manually Mains Voltage 230V The LED on the main switch warns you whenever insufficient voltage is available or if a fault occurs If this happens the LED will change from green to red and flash once per second and an error code is shown on the LCD display When sufficient current is available again ...

Page 20: ...ill be switched off The LED will start flashing every second and an error code is shown in the LCD display Gas mode can be reset only if the refrigerator is switched off If you switch the refrigerator on again and the gas mode is still not working the LED of the manual gas mode will flash to indicate that gas is unavailable and an error code is shown in the LCD display Important It is prohibited t...

Page 21: ...e using a sharp object When ice has melted wipe the fridge dry and restart it Place food items back inside but do not attempt to make ice cubes until fridge is completely cold Cleaning the Refrigerator Clean the inside of the fridge regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic A cleaning solution of 0 5 litre of warm water and 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda should be used Cloths should be wrung out ...

Page 22: ...0 and press it down as far as the stop Ignition takes place automatically Ignition sparking audible until the flame ignites Gas Appliances A Control knob Thermostat B Integrated control switch for the Trumavent fan TEB C Pressure igniter S3003P only D Automatic ignition device with battery compartment E Remote ignition display optional F Window to check flame G Thermostat sensor H Name plate remov...

Page 23: ...y a deep pile carpet Always be sure to avoid problems of this kind otherwise satisfactory temperature control cannot be guaranteed Switching Off Turn the control switch to 0 the automatic ignition will switch off at the same time If the unit is not used for a relatively long period of time close off at the quick action gate valve on the gas pipe and the gas bottle Changing the batteries on the aut...

Page 24: ...valve in the gas supply line Summer Operation Hotwater Only Set the rotary switch c to summer operation 40 C or 60 C Once the water temperature has been reached 40 C or 60 C the burner will switch off and the yellow monitor lamp g will go out Winter Operation Heating with hot water requirement Set the rotary switch a to the desired thermostat setting 1 9 When the system is switched on the green mo...

Page 25: ...tching off the heater 230V Electrical Operation Hot water only When the rocker switch is in the on position j the switch will illuminate to show that the water heater is operating The water temperature is automatically regulated to 60 C Truma Ultraheat When your vehicle is fitted with Ultraheat you will find a separate wall switch with 500W 1000W and 2000W settings Switching on Check that you have...

Page 26: ...ension Check cables for wear and damage always carry spare fuses If in doubt see your Auto Trail dealer The wiring diagram for the vehicle is included There are two electrical circuits in the vehicle One operates on 12V and one on mains electricity These are outlined in the wiring diagram 12V System This is fed from an 85 amp hour leisure battery that is located in a dedicated compartment in the v...

Page 27: ...27 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC100 8 Electricity EC100 LED Control Panel 1 Initial setup 1 1 Battery current calibration ...

Page 28: ...29 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC100 8 Electricity 2 EC100 Operation Cont ...

Page 29: ...30 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N 1 EC200 Electronic Control System Electricity Services EC200 8 Electricity ...

Page 30: ...idual Current Device Operation Locate the RCD within the PSU and ensure the RCD is switched on lever in up position Press the TEST button and confirm that the RCD is turned off lever in down position Switch the RCD back to the on position lever in up position If the test button failed to operate the RCD see section 3 4 Check Correct Polarity Locate the Reverse Polarity indicator on the PSU2007 and...

Page 31: ...e battery One of the most common causes of battery failure is when the battery is discharged below the recommended level of approximately 10 5v Discharging a battery below this figure can cause permanent damage to one or more of the cells within the battery Certain electrical appliances eg L C D television monitors are more susceptible to voltage variations than others and may not function correct...

Page 32: ...38 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity 1 Key Features ...

Page 33: ...39 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity 2 System Overview ...

Page 34: ...44 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity ...

Page 35: ...46 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity ...

Page 36: ...47 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity 4 2 Menu Functions Settings Section ...

Page 37: ...48 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity ...

Page 38: ...49 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity ...

Page 39: ...50 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N 4 4 Event Timer Example Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity ...

Page 40: ...51 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity 4 5 Warning Messages ...

Page 41: ...52 auto trail co uk T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N Electricity Services EC325 8 Electricity 5 Operational Safety Information 5 1 Connecting to the Mains Supply Safety Checks ...

Page 42: ...ld 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 switched off the supply flexible cable disconnected and any cover replaced on the socket outlet at the site supply point It is dangerous to leave the s...

Page 43: ...to switching it on Note If too many appliances are in operation at one time the MCB may trip This is a safety measure On some sites the power is not sufficient to power all items If in doubt consult the site manager or warden PSU Courtesy Light The cupboard in which the PSU is situated is equipped with a courtesy light that is activated when the cupboard door is opened This light is supplied by th...

Page 44: ...trols required to operate the entertainment system there are Small Monitor only Medium Radio DVD player Large silver Freeview must be pointed at box not monitor DVD Operation 1 Rotate selector dial C to position 1 on the control tower 2 Switch on DVD player using power button or remote control see individual operating instructions 3 Insert disk and press play 4 Adjust volume and other settings to ...

Page 45: ...ing on the DVD player using the SRC button see note above Turn on Freeview box using remote control green light appears on Freeview box Use remote controls to change channel and adjust other settings to suit your requirements Note Every time the vehicle moves into a new transmission area the Freeview box will require re tuning to the new signal see page 12 in Freeview operating instructions for re...

Page 46: ...of flow It is unlikely that the pump will need attention between services However if it does you should contact your Auto Trail dealer who will carry out any repairs They will also handle any regular servicing The pump is controlled from the electrical systems distribution panel which is located inside the vehicle This pump automatically pressurises the system When a tap is turned on water flows f...

Page 47: ...ilure during this period switch off the appliance wait 5 minutes then switch on again THETFORD CASSETTE TOILET There are two varieties of cassette toilets fitted into the Auto Trail range of motorhomes one is swivel based the other is fixed and comes with an integral toilet roll holder They are both constructed from high quality plastics with a high gloss finish for durability and easy cleaning Th...

Page 48: ...Caution Do not add Aqua Kem concentrate or Aqua Kem Bio directly into the toilet bowl while the cassette tank valve blade is closed Pressure due to heat or altitude change can build up in the cassette tank causing the contents to splash upward on opening of the valve blade if opened too fast Open and close the valve prior to use to vent the tank Flushing Electric To avoid staining before using the...

Page 49: ...e preparing for use procedure Note Only press the air release valve when the pour out spout is pointing downwards Cleaning and Maintenance No routine maintenance is required for the toilet The use of Aqua rinse helps to clean and protect the toilet bowl valve blade and seals during flushing Do not use strong household cleaners or detergents with chlorine solvents or acid contents as they will dama...

Page 50: ...sh such as Brasso or a propriety acrylic polish of a suitable grade dependent on the severity of the scratches Cleaning Wash down 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 not need lubricating Removing Tar Use Jove Tar Remover on double glazed windows It is available from most leading c...

Page 51: ...il V R Ltd will not be held responsible for any replacement if it suspected that this is the case Gold Plated Fittings These should never be cleaned using abrasive cleaners Clean with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth only Natural Wood Worktop Edges Should your vehicle worktop edges show signs of the lacquer breaking down they should be re sealed using a proprietary yacht varnish or equival...

Page 52: ...pan has cooled completely Engine Fires Switch off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle Use extinguishers from outside the vehicle at a safe distance and call the fire brigade If the fire begins to develop leave the area at once as there is danger of explosion if the fuel tank catches fire Smoke Detectors It is a legal requirement for a smoke detector to be fitted in a motorhome Read t...

Page 53: ...uables in easily visible positions inside the vehicle POINTS OF LAW The essential law for motorhome owners is the Road Traffic Act 1972 and the regulations that followed Gas It is strongly recommended that the fridge is run off car electric s whilst the vehicle is in motion This is because of the potential risk of explosion and fire risk of naked flames near refuelling points It is also recommende...

Page 54: ...ed with a plastic bag and tied at the end to prevent moisture accumulating It is important that the water system is drained off during freezing weather when the motorhome is not in use or after the last trip out of the season Failure to do this could result in serious damage to components Frost damage is not covered by warranty it is the owner s responsibility to take reasonable precautions To dra...

Page 55: ...ance and lubrication or paintwork generally Without prejudice to the terms of this guarantee complaints concerning paintwork during the first twelve months will be dealt with on their merits if notified to Auto Trail VR Ltd immediately D Subject to paragraph 3 below and except for liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence Auto Trail VR Ltd will not be liable in any manner wh...

Page 56: ...p hung windows ensure that the fixing of the top hinge rail is satisfactory Check that there is a good weather seal when the window is closed and latched Ensure all catches and stays operate satisfactorily Repair or replace any defective parts 3 External Doors Security Check hinges and catches for satisfactory operation and ensure that the doors are held securely shut when latched Check that keys ...

Page 57: ...catches and stays operate smoothly Dinette Seat and Beds Check seat bases for signs of damage and ensure fixings are secure Make up the beds according to the manufacturer s instructions and check for rigidity and safety Curtains Blinds and Nets Check that the tracks are secure and without movement Check that the curtains draw freely without snagging Check the operation of the blinds and or nets Ch...

Page 58: ...lames may develop yellow tips as they heat up especially when using butane General comments A flame lifting away from the burner indicates that the pressure is too high A yellow flame causes sooting and indicates the pressure is too low If these faults occur recheck the regulator cylinders and pipes adjust as necessary Flues Check security of fixings attachments to appliances and flue terminals Ch...

Page 59: ...e 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 electric s Batteries Check the condition of any battery including connections wire fuses and relays connected with domestic electric s Wiring Examine all visible wiring for damage or wear Che...

Page 60: ...reatment works by using only approve chemicals Phenols coal tar or caustic based fluids must never be used under any circumstances Solid bulky items such as disposable nappies etc must not be put into the chemical closet emptying point or site rubbish bins Wrap them in a polythene bag and place in designated containers Household rubbish should be put into the private rubbish collection bins Noise ...

Page 61: ...to the grass Leaving the Site Always tidy your pitch and make sure you do not leave bags of rubbish lying about Check out at reception pay your site fees and thank them for an enjoyable stay Wild Camping Camping on a non licensed site without the permission of the landowner is illegal in the UK If you do have permission to camp on an unlicensed site always follow the advice in the code Pay particu...

Page 62: ...While refuelling or on a ferry ALL gas systems must be turned OFF If you have to drive slowly for any reason and there is a build up of traffic behind you pull over and allow other traffic to pass as soon as it is safe to do so User Manuals Before using your motorhome for the first time and at the beginning of each season read and follow the advice given by the manufacturer and appliance manufactu...

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