Auto-Trail 2006, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ... read all instruction manuals carefully and fully understand all aspects of your vehicle before driving it on the open road If you have any queries on the operation of any part of your motorhome please contact your supplying dealer 1 Important Final 2006 AT Handbook 1 12 05 12 06 pm Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...chased Supplying Dealer Sales Person Telephone Number Tyre Pressure Radio Code Exterior Door Key Number Water Filter Key Number Vehicle Build Number 2 Useful Information Final 2006 AT Handbook 1 12 05 12 06 pm Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...Name Phone Number 3 Useful Information Final 2006 AT Handbook 1 12 05 12 06 pm Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...8 38 10 Integrated Entertainment System 39 11 Water Services 40 12 Water System 41 43 13 Water Appliances 44 46 14 General Care 47 48 15 Fire And Safety 49 16 Security Points Of Law 50 17 Winter Laying Up 51 18 Guarantee Extended Warranty 52 19 Annual Check List 53 56 20 Good Neighbour Guide 49 51 21 Wiring Diagram 60 65 22 Vehicle Specifications 66 23 Weights Chart 67 4 Contents Final 2006 AT Han...

Page 5: ...dence the motor home serial number should be quoted This can be found on the nearside plate by the entrance door Please note Every effort is made within this handbook to accurately reflect and describe our motor homes purchased and stored on the mainland However our policy of continued improvements and change in the market supply conditions means that we reserve the right to alter specifications w...

Page 6: ...ate which is located either in the engine bay or under the drivers seat Roof Rack If fitted Please be advised that the maximum recommended weight that should be carried on a roof rack is 40kg Please be advised that in certain climatic conditions the fibreglass roof may become slippery Please take extreme care when walking on your vehicle roof Apache Roof Bars Please note that the standard roof bar...

Page 7: ...tion Turn off all gas appliances except those heating appliances designed to function while the vehicle is in motion Stability All models manufactured by Auto Trail are of well balanced design the most common causes of poor stability include Incorrect tyre pressure Poor weight distribution Tyre Pressures Always adhere to the tyre pressures as stated in the chassis manufacturer s handbook Always in...

Page 8: ... catch when open B Folding step C Fridge vents D Awning light where fitted E Status T V aerial omni directional where fitted F Front marker lights 8 3 External Features F E A C B D Final 2006 AT Handbook 1 12 05 12 06 pm Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...ss door to toilet waste tank D Lockable gas cylinder compartment operated via an internal remote lever on Cheyenne and Frontier models E High level brake light where fitted F Lockable fresh water filler 9 3 External Features B E A F C D Final 2006 AT Handbook 1 12 05 12 06 pm Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...se nearside wing mirror to check motor home has cleared when overtaking Reversing Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved with practice and should first be attempted in a large open area Courses are run by many organisations Reversing Sensor Your vehicle may be fitted with either a visual or audible reversing aid These aids are designed to assist drivers attention only during reversing of th...

Page 11: ...s near as possible to the main chassis member Alloy Wheels It is vitally important that when you get replacement tyres fitted to your vehicle the valves that are used are capable of withstanding the high pressures associated with motorhome tyres Usually only bolt through steel type valves can withstand the pressures associated with motorhome tyres Your vehicle may be fitted with alloy road wheels ...

Page 12: ...t as possible Levelling The Motor Home Levelling must be carried out in both directions in order for the refrigerator and other equipment to function correctly Lower the corner steadies using the special Auto Trail brace until they are in firm contact with the ground DO NOT use the corner steadies as a jack they are only a means of stabilising the motor home Levelling pads or boards should be used...

Page 13: ... bottles usually have a male left hand thread similar but not identical to UK butane Butane has a recommended service temperature of down to 2 C but will work below that Propane Propane is supplied in red or partly red bottles that have a female left hand thread connector Germany and Austria supply propane with a male connection Propane is suitable for use at temperatures as low as 30 C and is the...

Page 14: ...er if all air and oxygen is excluded LPG has been given a smell by the manufacturers to aid in the identification of leaks Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust No danger is caused if the LPG exhaust from the refrigerator vents into an enclosed awning If totally enclosed space heaters may produce enough exhaust to pollute an enclosed awning to discomfort levels In extreme cases carbon dioxide build u...

Page 15: ...egularly Roof Mounted Flue Installations All flue installations should be inspected for corrosion once a year throughout their length If any sign of perforation is detected the flue should be replaced Ensure that the replacement flue is of an correct type and that it is installed by an approved engineer Combustible Materials Care should be taken when storing any combustible materials near any heat...

Page 16: ...burner If a burner accidentally extinguished turn off control and do not attempt to re light for at least one minute Hotplate Pans with a diameter of up to 22cm are suitable for use on this appliance The pans must not overhang the pan support Grill When using the grill the grill pan must always be positioned directly beneath the gas burner and the door must be open The glass lid must be in the rai...

Page 17: ...d for vitreous enamel or a soap filled pad i e Brillo Note the oven and grill doors and the cooker trims are painted and must only be cleaned with warm soapy water Chrome parts Use warm soapy water or a brillo pad Glass Use warm soapy water or a mild cream cleaner Extractor Hood If fitted This is located above the hob operation is as follows Switch 1 works the light and switch 2 the fan Leaks If a...

Page 18: ...re in the main refrigerator compartment If the operating display fails to light up the device is not operating Gas Operation 1 Open the valve of the gas cylinder 2 Open the shut off valve on the gas supply 3 Set energy selector switch A to gas 4 Set the rotary switch B to MAX position 5 Use rotary switch B to regulate the temperature in the main refrigerator compartment The ignition process is act...

Page 19: ...during electrical powering 230V or 12V an error message will not be shown on the display as long as another energy source is available The system will automatically switch to the available energy source that has the highest priority Selecting Manually Mains voltage 230V The LED on the main switch warns you whenever insufficient voltage is available or if a fault occurs If this happens the LED will...

Page 20: ...d gas mode will be switched off The LED will start flashing every second and an error code is shown in the LCD display Gas mode can be reset only if the refrigerator is switched off If you switch the refrigerator on again and the gas mode is still not working the LED of the manual gas mode will flash to indicate that gas is unavailable and an error code is shown in the LCD display Important It is ...

Page 21: ...e the fridge dry and restart it Place food items back inside but do not attempt to make ice cubes until fridge is completely cold Cleaning the Refrigerator Clean the inside of the fridge regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic A cleaning solution of 0 5 litre of warm water and 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda should be used Cloths should be wrung out after soaking and used to clean the interior o...

Page 22: ...ts complete combustion of the gas before meeting with the heat exchanger surfaces The combustion products travel along the top horizontal section then downwards to further galleries while transferring their heat to the motorhome The flue outlet is at the bottom of the heat exchanger thus ensuring that the majority of the heat extracted from the combustion path is completely sealed from the living ...

Page 23: ...eed Switching Off Turn the control switch to 0 the automatic ignition will switch off at the same time If the unit is not used for a relatively long period of time close off at the quick action gate valve on the gas pipe and the gas bottle Changing the batteries on the automatic ignitor If no ignition sparking can be heard or only at intervals of more than one second the battery needs to be replac...

Page 24: ...n Hotwater Only Set the rotary switch c to summer operation 40 C or 60 C Once the water temperature has been reached 40 C or 60 C the burner will switch off and the yellow monitor lamp g will go out Winter Operation Heating with hot water requirement Set the rotary switch a to the desired thermostat setting 1 9 When the system is switched on the green monitor light b will light up Set the rotary s...

Page 25: ...cal Operation Hot water only When the rocker switch is in the on position j the switch will illuminate to show that the water heater is operating The water temperature is automatically regulated to 60 C Truma Ultraheat When your vehicle is fitted with Ultraheat you will find a separate wall switch with 500W 1000W and 2000W settings Switching on Check that you have a mains supply and that the fuse ...

Page 26: ...arily pressing the key will display the temperature level selected in degrees C Press and hold this button whilst in a menu to return to a previous screen Heating and Hot Water Button This button is used to turn the heating on or off An LED next to the button will indicate that the heating is on Note when using the timer functions the LED shows that the heating will come o at the programmed time H...

Page 27: ...the heating will or water heater whichever has been selected will operate in the timer mode Once the timer mode has been set the LED will illuminate as confirmation Alarm Set Button This button is used to set the alarm on the clock Settings Button Note this button is used for the system setup and diagnostics by engineers only and should not be required in normal use User Menu When this button is p...

Page 28: ...trol panel inside the vehicle indicates the condition of the battery When the engine is running or the vehicle is connected to a mains supply the leisure battery is charged through the onboard charging unit Connecting and Disconnecting the Battery Warning Please ensure that all cigarettes are extinguished before working in the auxiliary battery compartment Switch off all appliances and lamps befor...

Page 29: ...EC200 Electronic Control System 29 9 Electricity Services Final 2006 AT Handbook 1 12 05 12 06 pm Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...D within the PSU and ensure the RCD is switched on lever in up position Press the TEST button and confirm that the RCD is turned off lever in down position Switch the RCD back to the on position lever in up position If the test button failed to operate the RCD see section 3 4 Check correct Polarity Locate the Reverse Polarity indicator on the PSU2007 and ensure that the indicator is NOT illuminate...

Page 31: ...tery failure is when the battery is discharged below the recommended level of approximately 10 5v Discharging a battery below this figure can cause permanent damage to one or more of the cells within the battery Certain electrical appliances eg L C D television monitors are more susceptible to voltage variations than others and may not function correctly if the battery is low or in poor condition ...

Page 32: ...itch at the site point should be switched off the supply flexible cable disconnected and any cover replaced on the socket outlet at the site supply point It is dangerous to leave the supply flexible cable connected If a fault should develop with your electrical system that is not described in the fault table and your supplying dealer cannot resolve the problem Sargent Electrical systems operate a ...

Page 33: ...ouble pole circuit breaker Check that all motor home equipment is set to accept the site supply prior to switching it on Note If too many appliances are in operation at one time the MCB may trip This is a safety measure On some sites the power is not sufficient to power all items If in doubt consult the site manager or warden PSU Courtesy Light The cupboard in which the PSU is situated is equipped...

Page 34: ...lector dial C to position 1 on the control tower Switch on DVD player using power button or remote control see individual operating instructions Insert disk and press play Adjust volume and other settings to suit your requirements Freeview Operation Note Freeview sound requires the MD TA button on the DVD player bottom right hand side of facia to be pressed repeatedly to scroll through the various...

Page 35: ... if it does you should contact your Auto Trail dealer who will carry out any repairs They will also handle any regular servicing The pump is controlled from the electrical systems distribution panel which is located inside the vehicle This pump automatically pressurises the system When a tap is turned on water flows from it and at the same time the pump maintains a predetermined pressure prior to ...

Page 36: ... then switch on again THETFORD CASSETTE TOILET There are two varieties of cassette toilets fitted into the Auto Trail range of motor homes one is swivel based the other is fixed and comes with an integral toilet roll holder They are both constructed from high quality plastics with a high gloss finish for durability and easy cleaning The toilet unit consists of two parts a permanently installed toi...

Page 37: ...e blade opening Hotter weather may require additional Aqua Kem Caution Do not add Aqua Kem concentrate or Aqua Kem Bio directly into the toilet bowl while the cassette tank valve blade is closed Pressure due to heat or altitude change can build up in the cassette tank causing the contents to splash upward on opening of the valve blade if opened too fast Open and close the valve prior to use to ven...

Page 38: ...ying When empty rinse tank and valve blade with water Repeat the preparing for use procedure Note Only press the air release valve when the pour out spout is pointing downwards Cleaning and Maintenance No routine maintenance is required for the toilet The use of Aqua rinse helps to clean and protect the toilet bowl valve blade and seals during flushing Do not use strong household cleaners or deter...

Page 39: ...sh of a suitable grade dependent on the severity of the scratches Cleaning Wash down as you would your car Do not use a sponge on dirty windows When all dirt has been removed dry with a leather or vyleda type cloth The catches and stays do not need lubricating Removing tar Use Jove Tar Remover on double glazed windows It is available from most leading car accessory or do it yourself shops such as ...

Page 40: ... it suspected that this is the case Gold Plated Fittings These should never be cleaned using abrasive cleaners Clean with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth only Natural Wood Worktop Edges Should your vehicle worktop edges show signs of the lacquer breaking down they should be re sealed using a proprietary yacht varnish or equivalent Maintainance of Appliances In the interest of safety repla...

Page 41: ... away from the vehicle Use extinguishers from outside the vehicle at a safe distance and call the fire brigade If the fire begins to develop leave the area at once as there is danger of explosion if the fuel tank catches fire Smoke Detectors It is a legal requirement for a smoke detector to be fitted in a motorhome Read the instructions carefully and test the detector prior to every trip The smoke...

Page 42: ...law for motor home owners is the Road Traffic Act 1972 and the regulations that followed Gas It is strongly recommended that the fridge is run off car electric s whilst the vehicle is in motion This is because of the potential risk of explosion and fire risk of naked flames near refuelling points It is also recommended that all other gas appliances are turned off whilst the vehicle is in motion Hi...

Page 43: ...s important that the water system is drained off during freezing weather when the motor home is not in use or after the last trip out of the season Failure to do this could result in serious damage to components Frost damage is not covered by warranty it is the owner s responsibility to take reasonable precautions To drain off Open drain cock on main tank Drain the heater Open any drain cocks in p...

Page 44: ...rms of this guarantee complaints concerning paintwork during the first twelve months will be dealt with on their merits if notified to Auto Trail VR Ltd immediately D Subject to paragraph 3 below and except for liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence Auto Trail VR Ltd will not be liable in any manner whatsoever whether in contract tort misrepresentation or otherwise for an...

Page 45: ...ck that there is a good weather seal when the window is closed and latched Ensure all catches and stays operate satisfactorily Repair or replace any defective parts 3 External Doors Security Check hinges and catches for satisfactory operation and ensure that the doors are held securely shut when latched Check that keys and internal latches lock the doors properly Check that any device designed to ...

Page 46: ...t and beds Check seat bases for signs of damage and ensure fixings are secure Make up the beds according to the manufacturer s instructions and check for rigidity and safety Curtains blinds and nets Check that the tracks are secure and without movement Check that the curtains draw freely without snagging Check the operation of the blinds and or nets Check the fly screens in the roof lights and air...

Page 47: ...especially when using butane General comments A flame lifting away from the burner indicates that the pressure is too high A yellow flame causes sooting and indicates the pressure is too low If these faults occur recheck the regulator cylinders and pipes adjust as necessary Flues Check security of fixings attachments to appliances and flue terminals Check for damage and corrosion Check for gas lea...

Page 48: ... water Check that the filler positions are correctly designated Petrol Diesel and Water as appropriate 10 Electrical System Extra Low Voltage 12 V Excluding vehicle electric s Batteries Check the condition of any battery including connections wire fuses and relays connected with domestic electric s Wiring Examine all visible wiring for damage or wear Check that all connections are safe Fuses and h...

Page 49: ...ds must never be used under any circumstances Solid bulky items such as disposable nappies etc must not be put into the chemical closet emptying point or site rubbish bins Wrap them in a polythene bag and place in designated containers Household rubbish should be put into the private rubbish collection bins Noise Pollution Please show consideration by thinking how the noise you create will affect ...

Page 50: ... pitch and make sure you do not leave bags of rubbish lying about Check out at reception pay your site fees and thank them for an enjoyable stay Wild Camping Camping on a non licensed site without the permission of the landowner is illegal in the UK If you do have permission to camp on an unlicensed site always follow the advice in the code Pay particular attention to the following points Dispose ...

Page 51: ...must be turned OFF If you have to drive slowly for any reason and there is a build up of traffic behind you pull over and allow other traffic to pass as soon as it is safe to do so User Manuals Before using your motor home for the first time and at the beginning of each season read and follow the advice given by the manufacturer and appliance manufacturers in their user handbooks Protecting the En...