Tiffin Motorhomes 2011 Phaeton, Руководство пользователя

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D R I V I N G & S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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on the panel, they should be investigated (via the Owner’s Manual) prior to departure so that the driver
fully understands these items and their functions.
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One should never adopt a “learn as you go” philosophy, as there are too many controls and switches to
be understood before the motor home is actually used. Please take the time to become thoroughly
familiar with the entire instrument panel prior to using the motor home.
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Do not operate the cruise-control function during any extreme weather situations (e.g., snow, ice, sleet,
heavy rain) or when road conditions are hazardous (icy, snowy, winding roads, city traffic) or when a
constant speed of the motor home is not possible or if traffic conditions don’t warrant such.
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Avoid driving the motor home through any standing water. If deep enough, such water can wet the
brake pads and cause fading of the brakes (i.e., loss of braking power) and lead to excessive sliding or
pulling to one side or another. If one has driven through standing water, at the first opportunity safely
to do so, check the braking action. If braking has degraded, lightly apply the brakes to allow the brake
pads to dry—don’t use the motor home when the braking function is significantly reduced.
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Know the limits of operation of the motor home. Don’t try to achieve excessive speeds, climb overly
steep hills, traverse overly long grades, attempt to use the motor home as an “off-the-road” (OTR)
motor home, rapidly switch lanes, or rapidly accelerate or decelerate the motor home. When in doubt
about the handling characteristics of the motor home, consult your chassis manual for information.
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The solar or blackout shade is operated by a switch located on the driver’s console. Depress the switch
to lower or raise the shade. The switch will be labeled “VISOR.” The time delay switch must be held a
few seconds before it is activated.
CAUTION: DO NOT over extend either shade as this may block
the view of the road.
ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission) Switch
On the driver’s side console, one will notice a switch labeled “ICC.” This switch (Figure 2-2) is a momentary
pushbutton switch--it is active only when the switch is being pressed. This switch
enables the driver to communicate with other traffic by flashing the clearance and
sidelights of the Phaeton. If the lights are presently “on,” the switch will
momentarily turn them “off.” If the lights are “off,” the switch will momentarily
turn them “on.”
Fuels for the Motor home
Your motor home is designed to use low sulfur fuel only for the engine used in the routine operation of the
motor home—these require prudent and safe handling to assure safety of the motor home and its occupants;
namely:
Figure 2-2. ICC Switch