Tiffin Motorhomes Wayfarer TM 2021 Series, Руководство пользователя

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SAFE DRIVING TIPS CONTINUED
HILLS (UP AND DOWN DRIVING)
(SEE TOW/HAUL PAGE 16)
When climbing hills, the transmission will automatically shift to lower gears. This
decreases the strain on the engine and saves fuel. Do not press the gas pedal to the floor
on steep grades.
This wastes fuel, overheats the engine and transmission and can cause permanent
damage. Use just enough gas to maintain forward progress.
When descending hills, shift to a lower gear to reduce speed to a slower, safer level.
Never use brakes as the sole method to control downhill speeds. Constant brake use can
render their stopping power useless.
The lower gear level uses the engine to "brake the motorhome. Never ride your brakes
down a hill. That will cause brake overheating and eventually failure.
TURNING
Make turns slowly and with caution.
Remember that motorhomes have a much wider turning radius than a car. Make wide
turns and watch for side and overhead clearance. Overhead clearance is not always
marked. Watch for the rear of the motorhome to swing out.
BRAKING AND STOPPING
DO NOT TAILGATE! ALLOW AT LEAST FOUR SECONDS BETWEEN
YOURSELF AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD ON NORMAL SURFACES.
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point, such as a sign, count "one-
thousand-one to one-thousand-four". This should take close to or a little more than four
seconds. If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too
closely. For slippery surfaces, allow even more space.
Prolonged use of your brakes may result in overheating and possible brake fade
requiring greater stopping distances.
Avoid sudden stops. Abrupt braking or speed changes on a slippery surface can cause
skidding, loss of control and possible an accident.
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