SECTION 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
9-10
BATTERY CHARGE METER
See related item under “Monitor Panel” in
section 6.
BATTERY BOOST SWITCH
See section 5, Dash/Auto for information on
Battery Boost Switch.
ELECTRIC ENTRANCE STEP
The power switch for the electric entrance step
is located to the left of the main entry door as you
enter the coach.
Automatic Mode (Operates with Door)
With the Power Switch in the On position the
step is in Automatic Mode. This means it will
extend and retract automatically whenever the
door is opened or closed. This is done by means
of a magnetic door switch attached to the lower
hinged edge of the screen door section of the
entrance doors. The steps will extend when the
screen door is opened, and retract when the
screen door is closed. With the power switch in
the Off position the step can be kept in the ex-
tended or retracted position as described below.
Stationary Extended Mode
To keep the step in the extended position:
•
turn the Power Switch to
On
,
•
open
the screen door to extend the step,
•
then turn the Power Switch to
Off
.
The step will now stay extended whether the
door is opened or closed. This position is normal-
ly used when parked at a campsite or whenever
people are going to be entering and exiting the
vehicle frequently.
Automatic Retraction Feature
The coach is equipped with a step retraction
feature that retracts the step automatically when
the entrance door is closed and the Ignition
Switch key is turned to either the On or Start
position regardless of whether the Step Power
To prevent wiring damage, it is
essential when replacing the cables
on the battery, or when using a
“booster” battery, that the positive
post and the positive cable be
attached and the negative post and
negative cable be attached. The posts
are marked (+) plus and (-) minus.
If a “booster charger” is used while
battery is in the motor home, discon-
nect both battery cables before con-
necting the charger to avoid damage
to engine electronic components.
Never attempt to charge or boost a
frozen battery because it could
explode.
WARNING
