Airstream 2013 Classic, Руководство пользователя

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intact and the radiator fan is turning. If you have a problem have it fixed at the
next opportunity. If there is no problem the light should go off or temperature
should come down within one minute. Proceed on the highway a little slower.
Ten minutes later resume normal driving.
DangEr
: Never open a radiator cap when the tow vehicle is
hot. Check the coolant level when the vehicle is cool.
When going downhill in dry weather, down shift so that engine compression
will slow the whole rig down. Take dips and depressions in the road slowly
and do not resume normal driving speeds until you are sure that the trailer
wheels are clear of the dip.
Warning
: On slippery pavement do not use engine drag to
help slow down as this may cause the rear wheels of the tow vehicle to
skid. On icy pavement drive slowly and if you feel the tow vehicle skid-
ding gently apply the trailer brakes only. This will bring the tow vehicle
and trailer back into a single line. Chains do not help trailer wheels.
When driving in mud and sand let the momentum carry the rig through. Apply
power gently and use as little as possible. Stay in the tracks of the vehicle
ahead and keep the tow vehicle in the highest possible gear. If you get stuck
it is best to tow out the entire rig together without unhitching.
Despite the best hitch you will notice that whenever a large bus or truck
overtakes your rig the displaced air first pushes the trailer rear slightly to the
right and then affects the front. It may be necessary to steer very slightly,
momentarily, toward the bus or truck to help compensate for the sway
induced by the passing-vehicle. Do not apply the vehicle brakes, as this can
tend to exaggerate the situation. You may find, however, that briefly applying
the trailer brakes with your manual control will help eliminate sway.
DangEr
: CHOCK THE TRAILER WHEELS when stopping on a
hill or slope. Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not enough for standstill
safety. Do not use trailer brakes as parking brakes.
On a two-lane road cars will be lining up behind you because you travel
at a lower speed. It is both courteous and sensible to signal, pull onto the
shoulder, and let them pass. Your trailer is designed to be towed easily at any
legal speed, so if you are not careful you may be inclined to forget it is there.