SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
9-4
trouble-free operation and to protect against
freeze-up.
WINDOW ROLL-UP SHADE
ADJUSTMENT
If a roll-up type window shade in your motor
home does not roll up or down fully, the spring
tension may need adjustment.
Spring Too Weak:
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Roll shade about half-way down on window.
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Remove shade from bracket.
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Roll shade snugly by hand and replace onto
bracket.
Spring Too Strong:
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Roll shade all the way up.
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Remove shade from bracket.
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Unroll shade one or two turns as necessary by
hand and replace onto bracket.
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this
manual).
CHASSIS SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in your
Volkswagen chassis owner’s manual for specific
information regarding operating safety, service
recommendations and maintenance schedules for
the Volkswagen chassis section of your motor
home.
ENGINE ACCESS
Refer to your Volkswagen chassis owner’s
manual.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Refer to your Volkswagen chassis owner’s
manual guide for information and precautions on
filling, servicing and checking the fluid level.
REAR WINDOW WASHER RESERVOIR
LEVEL CHECK
Check the rear window washer reservoir level
frequently. The reservoir is located inside the
trunk compartment on the rear exterior of the
coach.
NOTE: A commercial windshield washer/anti-
freeze solution is recommended to aid on
removal of foreign matter and debris
from glass surfaces and to protect the
system from damage during freezing
temperatures.
TIRE PRESSURE AND
CONDITION
Your vehicle’s tire inflation pressure must be
checked at regular intervals when tires are cold,
and filled to the tire manufacturers recommenda-
tions. Incorrect cold inflation pressures (high or
low) lead to abnormal tire wear and unusually hot
running temperatures, factors which may seri-
CAUTION
When refilling the coolant system of
a vehicle with a rear auxiliary auto-
motive heater and/or motoraid water
heater, be sure to allow for the addi-
tional coolant capacity of the
heater(s) and supply and return hoses.
