Monaco Executive 2001, Руководство пользователя

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Operating & Safety
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Always carry road flares or reflective warning signs to display if necessary.
Pull off roadway as far as possible for emergency stopping or tire changing.
Turn your motorhome hazard warning flashers ON when parked alongside
traffic lanes. Set the parking brake.
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Whether you are a long time owner of recreational vehicles or just starting
out, backing up can be a challenge. Following some simple helpful guidelines
may help reduce the challenge. When backing up, the driver (pilot) should be
comfortable using the mirrors, the back-up camera and the co-pilot’s directions
(ground guide) for assistance. Practice first, backing up with the co-pilot’s
guidance in a large unobstructed parking lot. It is a team effort.
The backing up process should begin while the motorhome is in forward
motion. Maneuver the motorhome to align it with the chosen site. This allows
straight alignment with the site. Aligning the motorhome with the site after the
backing process begins will require considerably more room than an automo-
bile, and may require more than one attempt. When the motorhome is properly
aligned with the site, the parking area will be visible in both mirrors. Use
straight lines, such as road markings, as reference points when possible.
The co-pilot will perform just as important a job as the driver. When guiding
the driver, the co-pilot should be located safely at the left rear corner of the
motorhome, facing forward, while remaining visible in the driver side
mirror at all times. The co-pilot should make a conscious effort to maintain
sight of the driver through the driver side mirror as the front of the motorhome
maneuvers. If the driver loses sight of the co-pilot, stop the backing up process
until the co-pilot returns to view. To avoid mishaps, the co-pilot should be
focused only on what the driver is doing, with brief observation moments. The
driver should receive directions only from the co-pilot. If necessary, stop the
backing up process to have co-pilot inspect other areas or angles of concern.
Use of walkie-talkies will aid in guidance.
When co-pilot is guiding the driver, only five clearly defined signals should
be used, with only one signal given at a time. Flailing arms with indecisive
signals only confuse the driver. Signals should be given with purpose and
confidence. Directional signals are directing travel of the rear of the
motorhome.
If desired direction is left, the co-pilot points left. For example: The co-pilot
will use his/her right arm and fore finger pointing distinctly left with arm and
finger held on a horizontal plane, indicating desired direction of travel of the
rear of the motorhome. This type of directional signal is easily discerned in the
mirror by the driver. The directional signal given will remain steady until
desired movement is completed.
Emergency
Stopping
BACKING UP A
MOTORHOME