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SECTION 3 –
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Dispose of the drained liquid in an
environmentally responsible manner, such as
taking to a waste oil disposal center.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Do not remove the radiator cap while engine
and radiator are still hot. Always check coolant
level visually at the see-through coolant
reservoir.
NOTE: Your chassis engine cooling system is
filled with special extended-life coolant
that is not the same as common anti-
freeze available at retail outlets.
The coolant system MUST be refilled or
topped up with the same type of coolant
as equipped to maintain the special long-
life properties.
Refer to your chassis manual for information
and precautions on filling, servicing and
checking the fluid level.
CHASSIS BATTERY CUTOFF
SWITCH
Freightliner Diesel Chassis
The battery cutoff switch disconnects most
chassis electrical loads from the chassis (starting)
batteries to avoid discharge by direct systems
such as engine computers, clock chips, sensors,
etc.
This feature is intended to help conserve
battery charge when the vehicle is not in use.
Turn the knob to the O (Off) or I (On)
positions to disconnect or reconnect the chassis
batteries.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND
FUSES – CHASSIS/DASH
AUTOMOTIVE 12-VOLT
The fuses, breakers and relays for automotive
chassis and dash features are conveniently
located on the main 12-volt electrical panel in the
front left exterior compartment.
The circuit breakers pop outward if they are
tripped. Push in to reset.
CAUTION
When refilling the coolant system of a
vehicle equipped with a rear auxiliary
automotive heater and motoraid water
heater, be sure to allow for additional
coolant capacity of the heater and its
supply and return hoses.
Detail of drain valve on bottom end
of fuel/water separator.
• Turn counterclockwise (left) to open
• Turn clockwise (right) to close.
Diesel Chassis Battery Cutoff Switch
(inside battery storage compartment)
