SECTION 3 -
DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOME
3-6
TOW/HAUL TRANSMISSION
MODE
Ford
®
Chassis only
This mode locks out Overdrive and helps
reduce gear “hunting” by the automatic
transmission while towing. It also improves
power delivery and uses engine braking to help
control vehicle speed when descending hills.
This mode may also be useful when the
motorhome is fully loaded or when driving into a
strong headwind. (See chassis manual for further
information)
FRONT DROP-DOWN SHADE
(12-VOLT)
Your motorhome is equipped with a 12V
Front Windshield Visor/Shade that provides
privacy and solar heat protection as well as a
sunvisor feature.
The power switch for the 12V Front Drop-
Down Night Shade is located on the driver trim
panels.
Press the Night Shade switch up or down to
adjust the shade to the setting that best suits your
needs.
Dual range motors provide lowering of the
night shade to visor height restriction when the
ignition is ON and lowers completely to cover the
entire windshield when the ignition is OFF.
The Chassis Battery Disconnect switch must
be ON to supply power to the night shade.
NOTE: If power is gradually drained and falls
below the lower limit of 11-volts, the
motors may lose their electronic set
limits and will require reprogramming
once normal power has been restored.
Refer to the Night Shade manufacturer’s
information provided in your InfoCase.
Automatic Safety Retraction
The Night Shade in your vehicle is equipped
with an Automatic Safety Retraction feature,
which will retract the Night Shade to the full
upper position in the rare event of an internal
motor failure.
Should the Automatic Safety Retraction
feature deploy, go to your nearest Winnebago
Industries
®
dealer for service before operating
the shade again.
NOTE: Do NOT attempt to extend the Night
Shade or operate the power switches
after deployment.
• Press the button at the end of the shift
lever to engage Tow/Haul Mode
when pulling a trailer or tow vehicle.
-Typical View
12-Volt Front Drop-Down
Night Shade Switch
(Located on driver side trim panel)
-Typical View