Winnebago 2004 Chalet Owner'S Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual ....................................... 0- 1
Chassis Operating Guide .............................. 0- 1
Owner’s InfoCase ......................................... 0- 1
Options and Equipment ................................ 0- 1
Before Driving .............................................. 0- 2
Service and Assistance.................................. 0- 2
Warranty ....................................................... 0- 2
Drinking and Driving.................................... 0- 2
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 0- 2
Vehicle Certification Label........................... 0- 4
Exterior Feature Identification...................... 0- 5

SECTION 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Warnings ......................................... 1- 1
Driving .......................................................... 1- 1
Fuel & LP Gas .............................................. 1- 2
LP Gas Leaks ................................................ 1- 2
LP Gas Alarm ............................................... 1- 3
Electrical ....................................................... 1- 4
Loading ......................................................... 1- 4
Maintenance.................................................. 1- 5
Formaldehyde Information ........................... 1- 5
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................... 1- 5
Carbon Monoxide Alarm .............................. 1- 6
Emergency Exits ........................................... 1- 6
Fire Extinguisher........................................... 1- 7
Smoke Alarm ................................................ 1- 7

SECTION 2: DRIVING YOUR MOTOR
HOME

Before Entering Your Vehicle ...................... 2- 1
Before Driving Your Vehicle ....................... 2- 1
Keys .............................................................. 1- 2
Fuel Selection ............................................... 2- 2
Gasoline Fuel Fill.......................................... 2- 2
Chassis Fuel Tank ......................................... 2- 2
Starting and Stopping Engine ....................... 2- 3
Parking Brakes .............................................. 2- 3
Hazard Warning Lights................................. 2- 3
Entrance Door Lock and Handle................... 2- 3
Electric Entrance Step................................... 2- 4
Seats .............................................................. 2- 5
Seat Belts ...................................................... 2- 6
Child Restraints............................................. 2- 7
Mirrors .......................................................... 2- 8
Rearview Monitor System ........................... 2- 8

Instrument Panel Gauges and Controls......... 2- 8
Instrument Panel ........................................... 2- 9
Cruise Control............................................. 2- 10
Comfort Controls ........................................ 2- 10
Heating........................................................ 2- 10
Defrosting ................................................... 2- 10
Ventilation .................................................. 2- 11
Air Conditioning ......................................... 2- 11
Rear Auto Heater ........................................ 2- 11
Aux. Start Switch ........................................ 2- 12
Auxiliary Battery (Aux. Batt) Switch ......... 2- 12
Coach Leveling Systems............................. 2- 12
Site Selection .............................................. 2- 13
Level Best Control Panel ............................ 2- 13
Level Best Control Panel Functions ........... 2- 14
Leveling and Stabilizing Your
Motor Home............................................ 2- 14
Slideout Room ............................................ 2- 16

SECTION 3: IN CASE OF DRIVING
EMERGENCY

Hazard Warning Flasher ............................... 3- 1
If You Get a Flat Tire ................................... 3- 1
Motor Home Tire Changing Procedure ........ 3- 2
Front Wheel .................................................. 3- 2
Dual Rear Wheels ......................................... 3- 3
Wheel Nuts ................................................... 3- 3
Recovery Towing.......................................... 3- 3
Jump Starting ................................................ 3- 4
Connecting Jumper Cables ........................... 3- 4
Connecting A Battery Charger ..................... 3- 4
Engine Overheat ........................................... 3- 5

SECTION 4: TRAVELING WITH YOUR
MOTOR HOME

Loading the Vehicle...................................... 4- 1
Front Axle Tire Alignment ........................... 4- 1
Weighing Your Loaded Vehicle ................... 4- 1
Maximum Occupancy................................... 4- 2
Roof Loading ................................................ 4- 2
Car or Trailer Towing ................................... 4- 2
Pre-Travel Check List ................................... 4- 3
Equipping for Travel..................................... 4- 4
Travel Tips.................................................... 4- 4
Severe Weather Information ......................... 4- 4
Nighttime Driving......................................... 4- 5
Mountain Driving ......................................... 4- 6