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BODY UNDERCOATING
Certain chassis and underbody components of
your motor home have been coated with an
under-coating material. This material is intended
to assist in protecting these components from
corrosion or other effects of weather and road
conditions . Please be aware that certain areas of
the motor home do not have undercoating applied,
in keeping with good engineering practice, and to
meet the requirements of chassis manufacturers.
FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/
Manual in the Owner’s Information Package
for chassis engine fuel recommenda tions . The
standard generator is designed to run on the same
fuel as the chassis engine. Consult the generator
operating instructions for special cautions about
maintenance with different types of fuels.
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor
pressure within the tank as the fuel warms
during use or hot weather. Under certain
conditions, sudden release of this pressure when
removing the fuel cap can cause fuel to spray
from the fill opening, creating a fire hazard.
To protect the fuel system from excessive
pressure or vacuum , or from sudden release of
pressure, replace lost or damaged fuel fill caps
with caps of the same design which are available
from your American Coach motor home dealer.
Clean up fuel spills immediately. Fuel spilled
on the motor home could damage the exterior
finish, and is a serious fire hazard.
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues
Your motor home’s automotive fuel and
emissions systems are sophisticated and
engineered to meet Federal and State emissions
standards. They are sometimes sensitive to fuel
types and blends, particularly fuels blended for
certain altitudes and climates. Fuel suppliers
provide customers with the correct fuel for their
location and seasonal conditions. Sometimes,
though, fuel blended for winter is supplied
during summer months. To determine which
fuel your vehicles uses, check the fuel fill door
or adjacent surrounding area for a federally
mandated sticker. This sticker will specify
that only use “Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel” as the
required fuel for your diesel engine.
API Refueling Advisory
The American Petroleum Institute (API)
offers the following consumer advisory and
safety guide lines on vehicle refueling to help
consumers avoid potential problems with
refueling and static electricity.
One of many possible causes of static electricity
build-up is reentering your vehicle during
refueling, particularly in cool or cold and dry
climate conditions. This can cause a build-up of
static electricity similar to shuffling your feet on
the carpet when the air in your home is dry. If
On The Road
WARNING
When removing the fuel fill cap, rotate it slowly
only far enough to allow the pressure to release.
After any “hissing” sound stops, remove the cap
completely.
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NOTE
Fuel for the generator is taken from the main fuel
tank through a special feeder tube which is higher
in the tank than the feeder tube to the motor home
engine. This arrangement prevents the generator
from running the motor home fuel tank dry.
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WARNING
Programming the GPS navigation system while
you are driving can distract your attention from the
road and possibly cause an accident. Enter the
information into the system yourself only when the
vehicle is stopped.
The directions provided by the system are
suggestions only. The driver is ultimately responsible
for the safe operation of the vehicle and therefore
evaluate whether it is safe to follow these directions.
Always use good judgment and common sense.
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NOTE
Refer to your Chassis Operation’s/Owners Guide/
Manual for additional information on other fluids that
may be required to operate your vehicle.
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