FLEETWOOD RV Class A Gas 2020 Owner'S Manual Download

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FLEETWOOD RV CLASS A GAS 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL

DRIVING & SAFETY

Section Two contains information on driving tips,
emergency situations, towing, safety devices, weighing
the motorhome and tires .

INSPECTIONS

Differences  between  a  passenger  automobile  and
a  motorhome  are  significant .  Be  aware  of  these
differences when traveling . The key to safely operating
the  motorhome  is  inspection  and  maintenance .
Problems  on  the  road  can  result  in  lost  time  and
increased repair costs . Several states require a special
driver’s  license  endorsement  and  vehicle  inspection
prior  to  registration .  Traffic  laws  do  vary  between
states . Be aware of these varying state traffic laws .
Conduct a systematic detailed inspection prior to moving
the motorhome . Examine the condition of the motorhome
and  the  surrounding  area .  Look  “high  and  low”  when
walking around the motorhome .
The location of the driver’s seat is higher and farther
to  the  left  than  most  vehicles  causing  a  different
perspective of the roadway . Use the outside mirrors to
gauge the center of the road and to check conditions
behind  the  motorhome .  The  dashboard  may  include
more gauges and controls than are normally found in
passenger  automobiles .  Become  familiar  with  these
gauges and their indications before starting out .

MIRROR ADJUST

Adjust the mirrors prior to starting out . Have an
assistant help to simplify the mirror adjustment
process .

Mirror Adjusting:

• Tools needed: Allen

wrench .

• Adjust the driver seat

to the travel position .

• To adjust the “head”

of  the  mirror,  loosen
one  of  the  Allen  set
screws  located  below
the mirror head shown
as point A . Adjust the
head  of  the  mirror  to
obtain best view .

• Manually adjust the

bottom section of the
mirror .

• Tighten set screw(s)

once the proper view
is obtained .

• Repeat procedure for

passenger side mirror .

SAFETY SEAT BELTS

All occupants must be
furnished with and use seat belts while the motorhome
is moving . The driver’s seat, and all other seats designed
to carry passengers while the motorhome is in motion,
are equipped with safety seat belts . Do not occupy beds
or seats that are not equipped with a safety belt while
the motorhome is in motion . The driver’s seat must be
locked in the forward facing position while motorhome
is in motion . Seat belts are designed for individual use .
Do not use a seat belt for more than one person .
To fasten the seat belt, pull the belt out of the retractors and
insert the tab into the buckle; a click will sound when the
tab locks into the buckle . Seat belt lengths automatically
adjust to each occupants size and sitting position . Do not
route belts over armrest or under the arm .

NOTE:

The  motorhome  has  electronic  data  recording
devices  that  may  record  information  about
direction,  road  speed,  engine  speed,  brake
application,  steering  attitude  or  other  vehicle
operating  data .  Data  recording  devices  can  be
present  in  engines,  transmissions,  ABS  (Antilock
Brake  Systems)  or  other  systems  affiliated  with
operation  of  the  vehicle .  Information  from  data
recording devices can be examined in case of an
accident . Contact the component manufacturer to
learn more about these devices .

MIRROR CONTROL

HEATER

ADJUSTMENT

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Mirror Switch

TIP:

Use the mirror adjust
switch located on the
driver’s armrest to
fine tune view of the
top mirror .

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