Winnebago 2003 adventurer Owner'S Manual Download

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INTRODUCTION

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OPTIONS AND EQUIPMENT

This model is available in several sizes and

floorplans, so accessories and components may
differ slightly between models. Some equipment
described in this manual may not apply to your
coach.

BEFORE DRIVING

Before sitting in the driver’s seat, always

check around your vehicle to be sure you have
proper clearance for maneuvering. If necessary,
have a passenger help guide you out of a difficult
parking space.

Although your coach features automotive

conveniences like power steering and power
brakes, driving a motor home is different from
driving a car. A motor home is larger and heavier
than an automobile, so it requires more stopping
and passing distance, and more parking and ma-
neuvering space than a car does.

Always be mindful of the size of your motor

home. The added height of roof accessories, TV
antennas or luggage boxes may cause clearance
problems around some tunnels, canopies and
hanging signs. Know the height of your unit so
you can observe posted clearance limits. Also, re-
member that some bridges, old ones in particular,
may not support the weight of your motor home.
Know the weight of your unit and observe any
posted weight limits.

Remember: Alway use your seat belt and be

sure your passengers do so as well. We also ad-
vise making frequent rest stops while traveling to
relieve stress on yourself, your passengers and
your vehicle.

SERVICE AND
ASSISTANCE

Your dealer will be glad to provide any addi-

tional information you need, as well as answer
any questions you might have about operating the
equipment in your motor home. When it comes to
service, remember that your dealer knows your
vehicle best and is interested in your satisfaction.

Your dealer will provide quality maintenance
and any other assistance that you may require
during your ownership of this vehicle.

If you need warranty repairs while traveling,

however you may take your motor home to any
Winnebago or Itasca dealership and they will as-
sist you.

WARRANTY

Your new vehicle is covered by a factory

warranty against defects in material and work-
manship. This warranty should be validated im-
mediately and returned to the factory by your
dealer. For additional information, see your
“New Vehicle Limited Warranty” included with
this vehicle.

DRINKING AND DRIVING

Winnebago Industries supports the recom-

mendations of the Presidential Commission on
Drunk Driving.

Exercise your good judgment and encourage
others to do the same.

Know the legal limits and do not exceed
them.

Also know your personal limits, which may
be lower than the legal limits.

Should you ever exceed your limits, find al-
ternative transportation; call a cab, ask a
friend to drive you home or call a family
member to come and get you.

The presence of alcohol in significant levels

in the blood increases the probability that the
driver will be involved in an accident.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect

which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration