Fleetwood 2010 Icon, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2010 Owner s Manual 6 2009 Pulse Icon Owner s Manual Printed in USA Revised 8 2008 2010 Pulse Icon...

Page 2: ...ubject to change without notice Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses Each vehicle features optimal seating sleeping storage and fluid capacities The user is...

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Page 4: ...05 5 How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home 05 5 Dangers of Overloading 05 7 Loading Tips 05 7 Tires 05 8 Tire Inflation 05 8 Air Pressure 05 9 Underinflation 05 9 Air Pressure Check 05 9 Tire Replacemen...

Page 5: ...xternal Fresh Water Hookup 07 1 Filling the On Board Water Tank 07 1 Draining the Fresh Water Tank 07 2 Water Pump 07 2 Water Pump Filter 07 2 Low Point Drains 07 2 Troubleshooting the Fresh Water Sys...

Page 6: ...en If Equipped 10 4 Washer Dryer Ready 10 4 Miscellaneous Appliances 10 4 MAINTENANCE 11 1 Exterior 11 1 Stains 11 1 Sealant Renewal 11 2 Exterior Graphics Care 11 2 Windows Doors Vents and Locks 11 2...

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Page 8: ...er s Information Package and the motor home Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual This information out lines important areas of operation and mainte nance for you to follow for safe trouble free ser...

Page 9: ...or home Your contin uing safety and comfort depend on it This man ual includes a section outlining maintenance intervals If you follow the maintenance guide lines you will minimize the possibility of...

Page 10: ...main entry door or on the outside left front side of the motor home Use this number when ordering parts through your Fleetwood dealer SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCE The front suspension and st...

Page 11: ...he influence of any controlled substance or are taking any medication or drugs that may impair your sight hearing judgment or coor dination Pull off the road and park in a safe area until you can driv...

Page 12: ...ground State laws in the United States and provin cial laws in Canada vary concerning tow ing equipment requirements and limits Check the laws in the areas where you anticipate traveling Alterations t...

Page 13: ...as engine performance braking performance vehicle location vehicle speed and occupant seat belt use or other data The data stored in the electronic modules may be retrieved by authorized parties using...

Page 14: ...sepa rate warranties of the respective manufac turers of these components 2 Defects caused by or related to a Abuse misuse negligence or accident b Failure to comply with instructions con tained in th...

Page 15: ...covered by this warranty the owner shall con tact the selling dealer or other authorized dealer giving sufficient information to resolve the matter Written notice of defects must be given to the sell...

Page 16: ...hat your dealer and the factory representative will be able to solve any problem which might arise If their combined efforts are not satisfactory please send a letter describing the circumstances to F...

Page 17: ...ied in the Ownercare delivery checkout Please refer to the warranty in the front of this manual It explains your rights and obligations as well as the rights and obligations of the dealer and manufact...

Page 18: ...n death or seri ous injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may...

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Page 20: ...ent next to the entry step This electrical center contains battery dis connect systems entry step fog light and some other automotive circuitry 3 12 volt Chassis Fuses This electrical panel is located...

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Page 22: ...signed to carry GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the value specified by the motor home manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of this motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicl...

Page 23: ...f your hitch head receiver rating is below 10 000 lbs capacity It could cause structural damage to the motor home frame components Do not exceed Maximum Tongue Weight as listed on the Federal Certific...

Page 24: ...iler bears down on the hitch assembly which loads the motor home rear axle For this reason the maximum load you can tow with a weight carrying hitch head assembly is limited In addition to weight carr...

Page 25: ...nghy together do not exceed the gross combination weight rating GCWR of the motor home Make sure that tow bars and hitch equipment is rated to handle the weight of the vehicle you intend to tow In add...

Page 26: ...oaded to at least 80 of the front GAWR How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public weigh station The following procedures will help you determine wheth...

Page 27: ...components tires wheels brakes springs etc on the heavier side could be overloaded even though the total axle load is within the GAWR It is important to redistribute the load to avoid component failu...

Page 28: ...ill help you locate where specific items are stored and will help speed the loading process Secure and brace items so they won t move during travel Generally load heav ier items lower Fresh water and...

Page 29: ...e consult with the tire manufacturer s guidelines or Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual for recom mended tire inflation pressure NOTE When parking your motor home for an extended time in storage...

Page 30: ...xes too much and builds up heat This heat damages the inner liner casing and outer sidewall of the tire If not remedied quickly the tire will be irreparably damaged In extreme cases the sidewall of th...

Page 31: ...pply the accelerator to maintain direc tional stability then gradually release the accelerator Use moderate brake pedal pressure Do not pump the brake The vehicle is equipped with Anti lock Brakes ABS...

Page 32: ...efer to your Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual for any instructions supplied by the chassis manufacturer with respect to this system Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in m...

Page 33: ...n should always ride with the seatback in the fully upright position When the seatback is not fully upright there is a greater risk that the child will slide under the safety belt and be seri ously in...

Page 34: ...acing seat is always posi tioned upright and locked in the forward facing position when the motor home is in motion DRIVING AND VEHICLE CONTROL Driving your motor home will be different from driving y...

Page 35: ...Allow extra distances for passing and stopping Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if done with reasonable care Observe proper vehicle speeds when ascending or descending hills and a...

Page 36: ...leaner and nonabrasive cloth or towel BODY UNDERCOATING Certain chassis and underbody components of your motor home have been coated with an undercoating material This material is intended to assist i...

Page 37: ...o meet Federal and State emissions standards They are sometimes sensitive to fuel types and blends particularly fuels blended for certain altitudes and climates Fuel suppliers provide customers with t...

Page 38: ...haust system heat ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES Engine temperature gauges typically have been calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the normal operating temperature As a motor home owner be aware t...

Page 39: ...Secure any heavy loose items in the interior 3 Turn off Propane appliances and the Propane tank valve 4 Do not allow any person to ride in the towed vehicle WARNING DO NOT crawl under or place any par...

Page 40: ...g sur face You might think that your walls or ceiling are leaking You have a problem with condensa tion if you see these signs You need to do some thing to reduce the moisture inside your RV Here are...

Page 41: ...can t even see Water will penetrate almost any material except glass and metals Water vapor in the air always wants to move toward dry air Scientists call this vapor pressure action It will go through...

Page 42: ...ripping onto the surfaces below This is frequently misinterpreted as a leaking roof vent but is most often condensation drip page Follow the preceding steps to control moisture condensation and protec...

Page 43: ...dors and any visible signs of mold growth Other actions the RV owner can take to prevent moisture issues include the following Do NOT use unvented Propane kerosene or other unvented combustion heaters...

Page 44: ...engine exhaust does not enter the inte rior and you would not be alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING Exhaust gases are deadly Do not block the tailpipes or exhaust...

Page 45: ...rer Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher Fire Safety Precautions In addition to instructing occupants on what to do in case of fire and holding fire drills periodi cally consider these fire...

Page 46: ...touch switches are depressed If the tank is full all lights will be on Lights are sequential and indicate levels in approximately 1 3 or 1 4 tank increments depending on monitor or panel design It the...

Page 47: ...events driving with the step extended The switches operate the step according to the following table Refer to the power step Owner s Manual in your Owner s Information Package for details on maintenan...

Page 48: ...ve the screen or Lift the red latch to release the window Slide it completely through the slot so the window swings free When parked be sure the exit window is not blocked by trees or other obstacles...

Page 49: ...y to pull the cord to one side or the other to secure blind To Adjust the angle Turn the adjusting rod either direction STORAGE Exterior Compartments Exterior storage compartments should accommo date...

Page 50: ...o prevent the room from striking or rubbing against the seat back Always exercise caution when operating the slide out room Always be certain that there is plenty of clearance for your room to safely...

Page 51: ...om floor bases and store 3 Lower table top to dinette frame to com plete the bed base 4 Slide the seat and back cushion into place over the bed base SOFA CONVERSION If Equipped To convert a sofa bed i...

Page 52: ...tures may be either single or dual A slide switch selects either single or dual brightness For your convenience some lights are operated from wall switches Clean the lenses with soapy water Overhead V...

Page 53: ...otor home may be equipped with free standing furniture Fleetwood has designed retention hardware which will secure any loose furniture during travel Always secure any furni ture or loose articles befo...

Page 54: ...stores 2 Run the city water supply for a few sec onds to clear the line Turn off the water 3 Attach the other end of the potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor home Make sure...

Page 55: ...e for concern The water flow will become steady when all air is bled from the water lines Water Pump Filter Dirt mineral scale and organic matter are fil tered out of the fresh water system by an in l...

Page 56: ...horized Fleetwood dealer For your safety the shower faucet is equipped with a vacuum breaker device This device is designed to prevent backflow of water into the fresh water system reducing the possib...

Page 57: ...ntained and allow you to dispose of waste water at your convenience A flexible sewer hose is required to connect the holding tank outlet to the inlet of an approved waste water dump station or sewer s...

Page 58: ...e sewer line Whenever possible drain the holding tanks before traveling Waste water and sewage in the holding tanks reduce the carrying capacity of the motor home See the Motor Home Loading chapter Du...

Page 59: ...r dumping the gray water tank pro ceed as follows 1 With the dump valves open attach a garden hose to the black tank flush inlet connection 2 Turn on water supply to garden hose and allow the water to...

Page 60: ...tomotive antifreeze femi nine hygiene products or household toilet cleaners in the holding tanks Do not put anything solid in either tank that could scratch or puncture the tank If the drain system do...

Page 61: ...Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks 07 8 SPRAY NOZZLE Utility Compartment detail varies depending on product...

Page 62: ...ed The 12 volt chassis fuse panel is located under the driver s side instru ment panel Additional fuses are located under the hood or in 12 volt power leads on the related equipment and accessories FL...

Page 63: ...er level at least once a week Keep the carrier and hold down hardware clean and free of cor rosion and chemical accumulation Battery Charging Both sets of batteries will be kept charged by the chassis...

Page 64: ...rt the motor home engine with the house battery if the chassis battery is discharged The Auxiliary Start System has no effect on the vehicle except to aid in starting the motor home engine If the vehi...

Page 65: ...e TEST button The RESET button should pop out indicating that the pro tected circuit has been disconnected 3 If the RESET button does not pop out when the test button is pushed a loss of ground fault...

Page 66: ...akage in or around the compartment is an extreme fire hazard Do not use the generator until fuel leaks are repaired During stops while traveling inspect the exhaust systems for road damage Do not oper...

Page 67: ...in situations specific wiring dia grams may be available to help troubleshoot a problem If you need specific wiring informa NOTE A troubleshooting guide and function manual that explains this system i...

Page 68: ...120 VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKERS MICROWAVE PORTABLE APPLIANCE GENERAL PURPOSE GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOARD CONVERTER PLUG 12 VOLT FUSES 12 V CONVERTER ROOF A C 120 V OUTLET GENERATOR START CABLE W...

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Page 70: ...4 5 6 1 Propane tank 2 Sight gauge 3 Stop fill valve 4 Main shut off valve 5 Regulator assembly 6 Propane hose 7 Outage valve WARNING Propane is flammable and potentially explosive Use proper handling...

Page 71: ...may continue to spark when Propane is turned off at the container 7 Do not fill Propane containers to more than 80 capacity Overfilling can result in uncontrolled Propane flow which can cause fire an...

Page 72: ...unit contains an alarm that will sound alerting you to the presence of low levels of potentially dangerous Propane that may have accumulated The detector alarm unit is powered by the 12 volt DC syste...

Page 73: ...ner on the range The other appliances will then light more quickly The first time the furnace or oven is operated paints and oils used in its manufacture may gen erate some smoke and fumes If this occ...

Page 74: ...ur Owner s Information Package Before operating the refrigerator when the motor home is parked make sure it is level If it is not level the refrig erant will not circulate cooling action will stop and...

Page 75: ...se for long periods of time Refer to the Lighting Propane Appliances in the Propane System chapter of this manual When you use the range oven for cooking or baking always open a vent or window to prov...

Page 76: ...0 volt power from either a public utility or a generator VIDEO CONTROL CENTER The video control center located in the front overhead allows routing of the antenna cable satellite or DVD signals to bot...

Page 77: ...ou your dealer or another appliance installer the installation must comply with the following instructions 1 The clothes dryer moisture lint exhaust vent duct must not be connected to any other duct v...

Page 78: ...the form of chalking fading and yellowing The best insurance against these effects is routine maintenance If the finish is not washed and waxed thoroughly the surface can deteriorate rap idly The foll...

Page 79: ...acetone MEK toluene paint thinner lac quer thinner on your graphics Any solvent of this type may soften or smear colors 5 Do not paint over the graphics with clear or any other type of paint 6 Do not...

Page 80: ...ASSIST HANDLES If Equipped Do not use any cleaners that contain ammonia petroleum ammonia based or petroleum based products Most glass cleaners are ammonia based Most tar removers are petroleum based...

Page 81: ...Holes drilled in the sidewall may cause damage and may affect portions of your warranty Interior If you want to attach items to the inte rior walls YOU MUST USE RIVETS The rivets can be installed wit...

Page 82: ...ther hot or cold can affect your seals sealants plumbing Propane system and cause internal condensation issues Full timing can cause extra wear and tear to your RV simply from continuous usage and or...

Page 83: ...arms and GFI receptacles Complete Propane pressure check and L system check Service appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator etc G Inspect generator exhaust system...

Page 84: ...See Winterization section in this manual 10 Turn off water pump and water heater switches 11 Turn off Propane at tank valve 12 Turn off refrigerator and furnace 13 Turn off range and oven burner valve...

Page 85: ...ine fuel stabiliz ers should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days Follow the additive manufacturer s instruc tions Operate the vehicle regularly during the storage perio...

Page 86: ...from ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained 13 Close holding tank drain valves 14 Pour approximately five gallons of approved non toxic antifreeze into the fresh water tank 15 Turn the water pump mast...

Page 87: ...oughly inspect the outside of the vehi cle Look for animal nests in wheel wells under the hood in air cleaner or in other out of the way places 2 Remove all appliance vents ceiling vent and air condit...

Page 88: ...generator 23 Operate 120 volt appliances and air condi tioner s Be sure to uncover air condi tioner shroud s 24 Inspect the Propane system and check for leaks as described in the Propane System chapte...

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Page 90: ...with all four tires on the ground Doorside The right side of the motor home from the driver s point of view So named because the main entry exit door is on this side FIN Fleetwood Identification Numb...

Page 91: ...ard that has your name and vehicle ID FIN embossed on it Use this card when you request or need warranty serv ice Please note that this is NOT a credit card You cannot purchase anything with it It is...

Page 92: ...MANUFACTURING PLANTS FLEETWOOD RV INC 1031 U S 224 E P O Box 31 Decatur Indiana 46733 260 728 2121 SERVICE CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS P O Box 1007 Decatur Indiana 46733 800 322 8216...

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