Fleetwood 2015 Discovery, Руководство пользователя

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glossary
AC Inverter - An electronic device that changes
12-volt DC energy from the batteries to 120-
volt 60-cycle, AC energy to operate micro-
wave ovens, TVs, VCRs, or other appliances
that require 120-volt 60-cycle power .
Belted Seating Positions - These are seats with
seat belts . Anyone riding in the motor home
must use one of these seats any time the
motor home is in motion .
Black Water Tank - The water tank in your
plumbing system that is designed to contain
waste water from the toilet ONLY .
CAUTION - Any statement in this Owner’s
Manual that, if not followed, could result in
damage to the vehicle or components .
Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual -
This is the operating and maintenance manual
supplied by the chassis manufacturer . It is
part of your Owner’s Information Package .
It contains information on operating and
maintaining the engine, transmission, drive-
train and other components of the motor
home chassis .
Clearance Lights - This switch will flash the
clearance lights and is useful when signalling
other large vehicles when passing or being
passed .
DC Converter - An electronic device that
changes 120-volt AC energy from the main
power connection or the generator to 12-volt
DC energy to operate the 12-volt interior
lights or other 12-volt DC appliances or
accessories .
Designated Seating Capacity (Canadian units
only) - The number of sleeping positions des-
ignated equals the seating capacity .
Dinghy - A motorized vehicle, such as an auto-
mobile or truck, towed behind a motor home
with all four tires on the ground .
Doorside - The right side of the motor home from
the driver’s point of view . So named because
the main entry/exit door is on this side .
FIN (Fleetwood Identification Number) - The
number that identifies your motor home as
a Fleetwood product . Use this number when
ordering parts or requesting warranty service
for your motor home .
Factory Weight - The UVW at the time of ship-
ment from the factory to the dealer .
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - The max-
imum permissible loaded weight a specific
axle is designed to carry .
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - The
value specified by the motor home manu -
facturer as the maximum allowable loaded
weight of this motor home with its towed
trailer or towed vehicle . Towing and brak-
ing capacities may be different . Refer to
Fleetwood and the chassis manufacturer’s
manuals for complete information .
Gear Preselection - The selection of a lower gear
to match the driving conditions you encounter
or expect to encounter . Preselection will give
you better control on slick or icy roads and
on downgrades . Downshifting to lower gears
increases engine braking . The selection of a
lower gear often prevents cycling between a
gear and the next higher gear on a series of
short up-and-down grades .
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - An
electrical device attached to the bathroom AC
circuits that disconnect the outlet if a problem
occurs in the ground circuit .
Gray Water Tank - The water tank in your
plumbing system that is designed to contain
waste water from the sinks and shower drains
ONLY . No toilet wastes go into this tank .
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Is the
maximum permissible weight of this fully
loaded motor home .
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