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FULL ONE-YEAR 115,000 MILE

...----WARRANTy---

FOR

MOTOR

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your

new

motor

until

under

Into

the

must

home,

normal

extends

service
unit
be

given

has

Is

warranted

The

warranty

f;rst

placed

date

or

of

defects

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The

owner

is
or exterior doors,
coverage,
ment

If a problem
that

dealer

responsible

Thereafter,

of a defectIve

occurs

sufficient

lP

regulator

part

which

information

selVlce.

DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS

By

agreement

and

to

repair

with

or

the

replace

WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

If

the

dealer

Is

plant

at,the

unable

address

listed

MANUFACTURING

Upon

receipt

of

parts

necessary

notice

to

correct

HOMES MANUFACTURED

including

to

such

manufacturer,

or

of a

Ihe

use

to

Ihe

first

as a renta',

received

to

the

seJUng

for

normal

pressure,

adjustments

under

thIs

the

owner

to

any

parts

unwlllJng

below

and

PLANT

claIm,

defects

structure,

be

free

from

relan

purchaser

commercial

15,000

total

dealer

maintenance

cabInet

are

warranty.

believes

resolve

the

the

dealer

necessary

to

resolve a problem
provide

OBLIGATIONS

where

the

In

material

SOLD IN

plumbing,

manufacturing

and

or

demonstrator

miles

of

usa

or

the

manufacturer

as

described

latches,

the

responslbUfty

Is

covered

matter.

The

Is

obligated

to

correct

defects

the

manufacturer

daaler

was

or

workmanshIp,

THE

healing

defects

hIs

transferee(s)

as

determIned

TV

antenna
of

by

this

owner

to

which

unable

BY

SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES,INC.

UNITED

In

the

warranty,

maIntain

In

the

with a

or

and

electrical

In

unIt

(whichever

not

later

the

Owner's

owner

shall

materIal

owner

descriptIon

or

unwUllng

will

take

STATES

material
and

begins

by

the

than

control,

as

the

deliver

the

motor

or

workmanship,

is

convinced

other

systems,

or

workmanship.

occurs

mileage

ten

(10)

Manual;
etc.)

normal

owner

the

motor

home

In

to

resolve

appropriate

AND

CANADA

and

all

on

Ihe

date

ffrst).

shown

days

after

however,

will

be

performed

maintenance

shall

contact

home

prior

Is

covered

writing

of

the

the

problem,

action

appliances

The

to

to

of

origInal
warranty

on

the

the

mInor

unless

the

the

dealer

retail

by

the

problem

as

and

retail

extends

odometer

expiration

adjustments

by

the

dealer

required

selJlng

dealer,

or

sale,

to

perform a detailed

warranty,

and

the

manufacturing

may

be

requIred.

equipment

del/very

Installed

or

for a period
(whichever
of

the

warranty

(such

as

durIng

as a dIrect

or

other

manufacturing

he

should

attempts

made

plant

by

the

date

of

occurs

period.

adjustments

the

fIrst

result

authorized

plant

predelivery

contact

to

resolve

will

repair

the

manufacturer,

Ihe

motor

ona

year

first).

Written

90

days

of repair

dealer,

location

the

manufacturing

it,

or

home

from

to

the

Interior

of

warranty

or

replace-

gIving

for

warranty

Inspection

replace

.....

Is

such

notice

any

WHEN THE MANUFACTURING

If

the

representatives

owner

should

WHAT

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
THE MANUFACTURER

EXPRESSLY

Brand Name:

IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS WARRANTY

THIS

WARRANTY

1.

THE
SEPARATE

2.

DEFECTS

A.

ABUSE.
B. FAILURE
C. ALTERATION
D.

ENVIRONMENTAL

3.

NORMAL

4.

NORMAL

5. MOTOR

6. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER
LOSS, LOSS
HOTEL

SOME STATES
LIMITATION

SET

_______________

of

calJ

AUTOMOTIVE

FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.

the

the

toll-free

DOES

WARRANTIES

CAUSED

MISUSE,

TO

COMPLY

OR

DETERIORATION
MAINTENANCE AND

HOMES

ON

OF

BillS,

USE, TOWING CHARGES. BUS FARES. VEHICLE RENTAL. INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE

OR

DO

OR

EXCLUSION

ISNOTRESPONSI8LE

manufacturing

PLANT

number

listed

NOT

COVER:

SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS

OF

THE

BY

OR

RELATED

NEGLIGENCE,

WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE

MODIFICATION

CONDITIONS (SALT. HAIL,

DUE

WHICH

OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

SERVICE

THE

ALLOW

MAY

LEGAL

FORANY

DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

plant

are

unable

to

resolve

the

below

to

describe

the

RESPECTIVE

TO:

OR

ACCIDENT;

OF

TO

WEAR

ODOMETER

THE

EXCLUSION

NOT

APPLY

RIGHTS, AND YOU

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY

MANUFACTURERS

THE MOTOR

OR

ITEMS, SUCH

OR

HOME;

CHEMICALS

EXPOSURE,

READING

MANUFACTURING PLANTLOCATION, LOSS

OR

LIMITATION

TO YOU.

MAY

ALSO

_

problem

AND

SUCH

AS

LIGHT

HAS

HAVE

Model:

problem

and

the

DRIVE

TRAIN), TIRES

OF

OWNER'S

IN

THE

AS FADING

BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES. LUBRICANTS, ETC.

BEEN

ALTERED.

OF

OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

___________

and

the

owner

Is

attempts

THESE COMPONENTS.

ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)

INCIDENTAL

convinced

made

to

resolve

AND

BATIERIES,

MANUAL;

OF

FABRICS

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

MADEBYANYDEAl,EROR

that

it

is

covered

by

this

II.

WHICH

ARE

OR

DRAPES.

OF

TIME, INCONVENIENCE. COMMERCIAL

CARPET

OTHI':R PERSON BEYOND THOSE

_

Serial No.

warranty,

COVERED

WEAR, ETC.

CAllS

SO

THE

_____

the

BY

THE

OR

ABOVE

_

FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE:

Fleetwood Parts & Service

Box

P.O.

5700
Riverside, CA 92507
(800) 322·8216

Fleetwood Parts & Service

P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
(800) 322·8216

FleetWOOd

Parts & Service

P.O. Box 106
Paxinos, PA 17860
(800) 322·8216

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises,

Inc,

P.O. Box 7638
Riverside, GA

92513·7638

(800) 322·8216

printed in U,S.A.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used in
the production

of

particle board, hardwood plywood

or

paneling which they

supply us and which

we

utilize in

our

finished product. These suppliers have

requested that we communicate this to

our

customers.

For your information, we are reproducing samples of statements which have
been provided to us by our suppliers.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-

ALDEHYDE

RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY

IN

SOME PEOPLE
CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND
AGGRAVATION

OF

ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SUCH

AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE RISK

OF

SUCH PROBLEMS.

Champion

International

Corporation

WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-

DEHYDE

RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS

IN
LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

OF

ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF

SYMPTOMS

DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Georgla~Pacific

CorporatIon

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED

WITH

A UREA-

FORMALDEHYDE

RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES OF

FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS

INTHE

INDOOR AIR CAN

CAUSE

TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY

AGGRAVATE

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILA-

TION WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.

Weyerhaeuser

Company

Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion

of

ventilation contained in your

Owner's Manual.

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS

SYSTEMS

AND LP GAS APPLIANCES

The

manufacturer

of

this

recreational

vehicle

Is

required

to

furnish

the

following

consumer

information

as

provided

by

the

National

Fire

Protection

Association

and

the

American

National

Standards

Institute.

The

information

and

warnings

found here

may

also

be

found

In

other chapters

of

this

Owner's

Manual.

Please

see

chapters titled

"LP

GAS

SYSTEM"

and

"APPLIANCES" for other safety

and

operating Information.

WARNING

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

SHALL

NOTBE

PLACED

OR

STORED

INSIDE

THE

VEHICLE.

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

ARE

EQUIPPED

WITH

SAFETY

DEVICES

WHICH

RELIEVE

EXCESSIVE

PRESSURE

BY

DISCHARGING

GAS

TO

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

WARNING

IT

IS

NOT

SAFE

TO

USE

COOKING

APPLIANCES

FOR

COMFORT

HEATING.

COOKING

APPLIANCES

NEED

FRESH

AIR

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION.

BEFORE

OPERATION:

1.

OPEN

OVERHEAD

VENT

OR

TURN

ON

EXHAUST

FAN,

AND

2.

OPEN

WINDOW.

THIS

WARNING

LABEL

HAS

BEEN

LOCATED

IN

THE

COOKING

AREA

TO

REMIND

YOU

TO

PROVIDE

AN

ADEQUATE

SUPPLY

OF

FRESH

AIR

FOR

COMBUSTION.

UNLIKE

HOMES,

THE

AMOUNT

OF

OXYGEN

SUPPLY

IS

LIMITED

DUE

TOTHE

SIZE

OFTHE RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE,

AND

PROPER

VENTILATION

WHEN

USING

THE

COOKING

APPLIANCE(S)

WILL

AVOID

DANGERS

OF

ASPHYXIATION.

IT

IS

ESPECIALLY

IMPORTANT

THAT

COOKING

APPLIANCES

NOT

BE

USED

FOR

COMFORT

HEATING

AS

THE

DANGER

OF

ASPHYXIATION

IS

GREATER

WHEN

THE

APPLIANCE

IS

USED

FOR

LONG

PERIODS

OF

TIME.

WARNING

.

PORTABLE

FUEL-BURNING

EQUIPMENT,

INCLUDING

WOOD

AND

CHARCOAL

GRILLS

AND

STOVES,

SHALL

NOT

BE

USED

INSIDE

THIS

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE.

THE

USE

OF

THIS

EQUIPMENT

INSIDE

THE

RECREA-

TIONAL

VEHICLE

MAY

CAUSE

FIRES

OR

ASPHYXIATION.

WARNING

DO

NOT

BRING

OR

STORE

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS,

GASOLINE,

OR

OTHER

FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS

INSIDE

THE

VEHICLE

BECAUSE A FIRE

OR

EXPLOSION

MAY

RESULT.

Awarnlng label

has

been

located

near the

LP

gas

container. This

label

reads:

DO

NOT

FILLCONTAINER(S)

TO

MORE

THAN

80

PERCENT

OF

CAPACITY.

OverfUllng

the

LP

gas

container

can

result

In

uncontrolled

gas

flow

which

can

cause

fire

or

explosion. A properly

filled

container will contain approximately

80

percent

of

Its

volume

as

liquid

LP

gas.

The

following

label

has

been

placed

in

the

vehicle

near

the

range:

IF

YOU

SMELL

GAS:

1.

Extinguish any

open

flames,

pilot lights

and

all

smoking materials.

2.

Do

not

touch

electrical

switches.

3.

Shut

off the

gas

supply

at

the tank valve(s) or

gas

supply

connection.

4.

Open

doors

and

other

ventilating

openings.

5.

Leave

the

area

until

odor

clears.

6.

Have

the

gas

system

checked

and·

leakage

source

corrected

before

using

again.

LP

gas

regulators

must

always

be

installed

with

the

diaphragm

vent

faCing

downward.

Regulators

that

are

not

in

compartments

have

been

equipped

with a protective

cover,

Make

sure

that

regulatorventfaces

downward

and

the

cover

is

kept

in

place

to

minimize

vent

blockage

which

could

result

in

excessive

gas

pressure

causing

fire

or

explosion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

living

With

Your Motor Home ....................... 19

NOTICES

AND

WARNINGS

Manual Entry Steps ............................................. 19

Power Entry

Steps ............................................... 19

Introduction ..................................................... 1

Warranties ............................................................. 1

Warranty

Service ................................................... 2

Reporting

Safety Defects ...................................... 2

Owner's Information Package ............................... 3

Chassis And

Vehicle Identification ......................... 3

Entry Doors and

Screens .................................... 19

Windows .............................................................. 19

Emergency Exit Window ............................... 19

Side Slider Windows ..................................... 19

Sun Visors ........................................................... 19

Mini·Blinds .......................................................... 20

Storage

............................................................... 20

Driver's Controls ............................................. 4

Exterior Compartments ................................. 20

Interior Storage .............................................

20

On

The

Road .................................................... 7

Interior and Furnishings ......................................

20

Motor Home Loading ............................................. 7

Responsibility for Proper Loading ................... 7

A Few Definitions First .................................... 7

Dinette Conversion ....................................... 20

Sofa Conversion ........................................... 20

Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers ........

21

Towing a Vehicle or Trailer ..................................... 7

Interior Lighting ..................... , .......................

21

Carrying Capacity

and

Load

Distribution ........ 8

How

to Weigh

Your

Loaded Motor Home

Without

a 1failer

or

Other Towed

Load

............ 8

Overhead Vents ............................................

21

Monitor Panel ......................................................

21

Effects of Long-Term Occupancy ........................

21

How

to Weigh Your

Loaded

Motor Home

With

a Trailer

or

Other Towed

Load

................. 9

Ventilation

and

ContrOlling Condensation ..... 22

Fire

Safety ........................................................... 22

Loading Tips ................................................... 9

Tires .................................................................... 10

Fire Safety Precautions ................................. 23

Smoke Detector ............................................ 23

Tire Inflation .................................................. 10

Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home ........ 23

Tire Replacement ......................................... 10

If

You

Get

a Flat Tire ..................................... 1 0

Changing a Flat Tire ..................................... 10

Spare Tire Carrier .........................................

11

Seats and Seat Belts ...........................................

11

Combination Lap

and

Shoulder Belts ........... 12

Safety

Belt

Maintenance ............................... 12

Safety Restraints for Children ....................... 12

Safety Belts for Children ............................... 12

Safety Seats for Children .............................. 13

Driving, Parking and Mirrors ................................ 13

Fuel and Fuel Systems ....................................... 14

Fuel Fill ......................................................... 14

Fuel Types

and

Vapor Lock ........................... 14

General Chassis Topics ....................................... 14

Plumbing Systems ........................................ 25

Fresh Water

System ............................................ 25

City Water Connection .................................. 25

Filling the Water Tank .................................... 25

Water Pump .... , ............................................. 25

Water Filter ................................................... 26

Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System ..... 26

Leaks .............................. : ............................. 26

Sanitizing the Fresh Water System ............... 26

Exterior Shower ............................................ 27

Waste Water

System ........................................... 27

Toilet ............................................................. 27

Draining the Holding Tanks ........................... 27

Holding

Tank

Care ........................................ 28

Variable

Speed

Engine Fan .......................... 14

Exhaust System Heat ................................... 14

Engine Temperature Gauges ............................... 15

Carbon Monoxide

Safety Precautions ........................................... 15

Carbon Monoxide Detector ........................... 15

Emergency Towing .............................................. 15

Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home ........ 16

Electrical Systems ........................................

31

Chassis Electrical System ...................................

31

Chassis Bulbs

and

Fuses .............................

31

12-Volt Coach System .........................................

31

Battery Disconnect .......................................

31

Battery Inspection

and

Care .........................

31

Battery Charging ........................................... 32

Selecting a Replacement Battery ................. 32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Solar Panel .......................................................... 32

TV

Antenna ......................................................... 44

120-Volt System .................................................. 32 TV

and

Radio Interference ............................ 44

Power Converter ........................................... 32

Miscellaneous

Appliances ................................... 45

Ground Fault Interrupter ............................... 32

Coach Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 33

Maintenance ....................................... , ..... , .... 47

Generator ............................................................ 33

Exterior ................................................................ 47

Generator

Fuel

Supply .................................. 33

Generator Operation ..................................... 33

Generator Operating Safety Precautions ...... 34

Electrical System Wiring ..................................... 34

Stains ............................................................ 47

Windows, Doors, Vents

and

Locks ................ 47

Rubber Roof System ........................................... 47

Cleaning ................. , ..................................... 47

Care .............................................................. 48

LP Gas System .............................................. 37

Sealant Renewal ........................................... 48

LP Gas Safety Precautions ................................. 37

Door, Window,

Roof

Component

System Components ........................................... 38

and

Molding Resealing ................................. 48

Hoses ........................................................... 38 Interior ................................................................. 48

LP

Gas Regulator ......................................... 38

Fabrics .......................................................... 48

Using LP Gas System at Low Temperatures ....... 38

Laminate

Top

Care .................................. ...... 49

Filling LP Gas Tanks ............................................ 39 Cutting Block ................................................. 49

LP Gas Leak Checks .......................................... 39 Walls

and

Ceiling Panels .............................. 49

LP Leak Detector ................................................

40 Bathtub

and

Plastic Shower Stall .................. 49

Lighting LP Gas

Appliances ................................ 40 Floors

and

Carpeting .................................... 49

Appliances ..................................................... 43

Engine Access .............................................. 49

Maintenance Checklist ........................................ 49

Water Heater ....................................................... 43

Refrigerator ......................................................... 43

Motor Home Storage .....................................

51

Furnace ............................................................... 43

Storage

Checklists ..............................................

51

Range .................................................................

43

Short-

Term

Storage ......................................

51

Range Exhaust Hood .......................................... 44 Long-

Term

Storage ....................................... 52

Air Conditioner .................................................... 44 Winterization ....................................................... 52

Dual

Air

Conditioners .................................... 44

Water System Winterizing ................................... 52

Entertainment Equipment

...

: ................................ 44

Reactivating the Motor Home After Storage ........ 53

Optional Front Television

and

Optional

120-Volt VCR .................................. 44

Maintenance Chart ........................................ 55

120112-Volt Television ................................... 44

1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the
growing family of motor home owners. We
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor hamel

Your motor home has been designed
with years of carefree,
ing. Your motor home conforms with,
American
Standard Z-240 (units builtforCanada), and applicable

Federal
dards establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and
other requirements for

with ANSI and CSA standards

attached just outside the entry door.

Like

require care and regular maintenance in orderto deliver
maximum value and performance. The dealer will give
you basic operating and maintenance instructions; how­ever, supplement

rial

Information

Manual. This information outlines important areas of

maintenance and provides a maintenance
you to

motor home.
you operate the motor home for the first time. A good
working

for it will

recreational living.

In

this manual, statements preceded by the following

words are of special significance:

National Standards Institute A 119.2, CSA

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These stan-

all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will

furnished with the motor home in the

Package

follow for safe, trouble free service from your

Study these instructions carefully before

knowledge of your motor home and how to care

help you enjoy many miles and years of

NOTE: This manual describes
your

motor home .and includes instructions for

its safe use. This manual, including photographs

and

illustrations,
Some equipment
shown in this manual

of

the continuous program

ment

conducted
that recent product changes may
cluded. The instructions included in this manual
are intended as a guide,
the responsibilities

sidiary, parent company

standard written warranty
manual.

pleasant traveling and vacation-

or

quality and safety. Compliance

is

indicated by the seal

this by reading all instructional mate-

and

Chassis

many

is

of

a general nature only.

and

features described

may

be optional. Because

of

product improve-

by

Fleetwood,

and

of

the manufacturing sub-

or

it

in no way extend

affiliates beyond the

as presented in this

sincerely

to

provide you

exceeds, the

Owner's

Operator's
schedule for

features

is

not

of

or

possible

be

in-

"WARNING"
ity of personal injury to yourself and others.

"CAUTION"
of damage to the

"NOTE"
for more efficient and convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these statements while

you read this

NOTE: This product is designed for recreational

use

and
designed
housing.

permanent occupancy

deterioration
ing, drapes,
age

or

pancy

the terms
abuse,
ranty protection. Before considering this
home for long term occupancy, consult the
relevant sections in this manual.

If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte­nance,

ately so he can assist you. Your dealer's Service
Sales Department will handle any normal problems
which might occur.

is

or

service, please contact your dealer immedi-

means that there is the possibil-

means that there is the possibility

vehicle.

indicates points of particular interest

manual.

short term occupancy only.

or

intended

Use

of

of

and

deterioration due to long term occu-

not considered normal,

of

the warranty constitute misuse,

or

neglect, thereby reducing your war-

to

be used

this product for long term

may

lead to premature

interior finishes, fabrics, carpet-

appliances

and

it

is

not

as

permanent

fixtures. Dam­and

will under

motor

or

or

WARRANTIES

Your motor home is covered by one of the most compre-

RV

hensive warranty programs in the

refer to the warranty in the front of this manual. It

explains

rights and

Please read this sect jon carefully.

informed

and your dealer will be better able to get you on the road

again.

what it does

dealer.

The malerials in your

contain warranty information and operating instructions

on the

motor home. Warranty registration cards for these items

your rights and obligations, as well as the

obligations of the dealer and manufacturer.

In

case you have a warranty-related problem,

If you have any questions about the warranty or

or

does not cover, please contact your

Owner's

various appliances and components in your

industry. Please

You

will

Information

be

better

Package

2

should be filled out and mailed as soon

as

possible after

you take

delivery

of

your motor home. If you do not have

operating instructions for a

particular appliance, con-

tact your dealer.
You

will automatically receive an Ownercare Card ap-

proximately 3-4

weeks after delivery

of

your new motor

home. This

plastic card is imprinted with your name, the
motor home serial number, and manufacturing subsidi­ary

location. If your motor home ever needs warranty

service, present this card to the

dealer.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Your

dealer is responsible for performing a

complete predelivery inspection

of

the chassis and all

motor home components

as

specified in the predelivery

checklists supplied

by the motor home and chassis

manufacturers. You

should

receive a copy

of

these

completed

checklists

from

your

dealer

when

your

motor

home

Is

delivered

to

you.

As a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the
dealer is responsible for road testing the motor home,
noting and correcting any steering

problems before

delivery. FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

WILL
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN­MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.

You

should return your motor home to the selling dealer
for warranty service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized

Fleetwood motor home

dealer. The service department

at

any

of

the locations

listed

at

the back of this manual can help you find a

dealer in your area.
If,

for some reason, a problem is not handled to your

satisfaction:

1 . Discuss any warranty-related problems di-

rectly with the manager and/or owner

of

the
dealership, giving them an opportunity to help
the service department resolve the matter for
you.

2. If a problem arises that has not been resolved

to

your

satisfaction by your local dealer, con­tact the manufacturing subsidiary service fa­cility.

The locations are listed in this manual.

Please

contact the one nearest you.

3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and the

factory representative will be

able to solve any

problem which might arise. If their combined

efforts

I;lre

not satisfactory, please send a

hitter describing the circumstances to:

Fleetwood

Enterprises,

Inc.

Motor

Home

Division

P.O.

Box

7638

Riverside,

CA

92513-7638

Please include the brand name and serial number

of

your motor home. The serial

number

is
located on the identification tag next to the
entry door.

4. If you wish to call for assistance, please use

this

toll-free telephone number:

[phone]

There may be times when your motor home

will need

repairs

or

parts while you are on the road. If your motor
home is repaired by a non-authorized repair facility
(non-Fleetwood dealer), be sure to save receipts and
especially any parts that are replaced. These parts will
usually

have to be returned to your dealer before you

can be reimbursed for their cost.

WARRANTY SERVICE

If you need service or warranty information, please see
the booklets and other documents

included in your

Owner's

Information

Package. When contacting any

of

the equipment manufacturers, always have the model
and serial numbers available. Appliance identification
numbers

will be found on tags

or

plates attached to the

appliance.
Chassis component (engine, transmission, axles, etc.)

identification numbers

will be located in the manuals

included

with your motor home.

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 National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Fleetwood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists

in

a group

of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy

campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved

in individual problems between you, your dealer

or

Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety

Hotline toll-free at 1 -800-424-9393 (or 366-0123

in

Washington, D.C.) or write to:

NHTSA

U.S.

Department

of

Transportation

Washington,

DC 20590

You

can also obtain other information about motor

vehicle safety from the Hotline.

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about your

motor home and its equipment and systems. This
Owner's Manual is in the package. Since this manual
does not cover every possible detail of equipment and
options installed on

or

in your motor home, there are

booklets and instructional material in the package that
will

help you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot

those items. Be sure you read all this information and

understand the safety and operating instructions

in-

Cluded

in the package. Additionally, you must follow all

maintenance instructions to insure full warranty cover­age.

If you ever decide to sell

or

trade your motor home,

be sure the new owner gets all the

material in this

package.

FEDERAL

CERTIFICATION

TAG

MANUFACTURED

BY:

DATE

OF

MFR:

INCOMPLETE

VEHICLE

MFD.

BY:

DATE

OF

INC.

VEH.

MFR:

GROSS

VEHICLE

WEIGHT

RATE:

GAWR

FRONT

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

PSI

COLD

SINGLE

GAWR

INTERMEDIATE

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

PSI

COLD

SINGLE

GAWR

REAR

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

PSI

COLD

SINGLE

This

vehicle

conforms

to

all

applicable

Federal

Motor

Vehicle

Salety

Standards

in

effect

in:

VEH.IDENT.

NO.:

TYPE

VEHICLE:

MULTI-PURPOSE

PASSENGER

VEHICLE

The

tires

on

this

unIt

may

be

different

from

those

shown

above.

Check

tire

sidewalls

for

maximum

inflation

pressures.

Replacement

tires

must

be

rated

not

lass

than

the

axle

capacity

(GAWR).

Located on the left interior sidewall of the motor home

driver compartment

3

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle and
components used on the

vehicle. The V.LN. or Vehicle
Identification Number is the legal identification of the
completed vehicle and is the number of the vehicle
registration. The V.LN. is found on the DOT certification
tag attached to the

left sidewall

olthe

motor home driver

compartment and

left side top of dash. Refer to this

information when ordering parts from the chassis

manu­facturerorchassis dealer service center. The Fleetwood
Identification Number (F.LN.) is located on the tag

just
outside the main entry door or on the outside left front
side of the motor home. Use this number when ordering
parts through your

Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

-

'-

FlEETWOOD.

MOTOR

HOMES

OF

INC.

PLAN

APPROVAL

NO.
F.I.N.
MFD.

10.

NO.

MODEL

DATE

OF

MFR.

MO:

YR:

Located to the left

of

the main entry

door

or

on exterior left front side

of

the

motor home.

F.LN.

(Fleetwood Identification No.)

V.LN. (Vehicle Identification No.)

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FLAIR

1. Radio Mode Switch
Switches power to the radio between the chassis battery and the

coach battery.

2. RadiofTape Player

3.

Cigarette Lighter

4.

Generator Hour Meter (optional)

5. Generator Switch (optional)

6.

Heaterl

Air

Conditioner Controls

Temperature

Control

lever

- Used to adjust the temperature
of the delivered air. Move lever to the left for cooler, and to the
right for warmer.

Fan Speed

Switch·

Turns fan

on

and off and adjusts speed.

Air

Intake

Button

(RECIRC) . Selects source of intake air.

When the button is pressed

in

(RECIRC), interior

air

is
recirculated through the system. When button is out, air from
outside the vehicle is drawn through the system. Normally, set
the button out to circulate fresh air from outside. The RECIRC
mode may

be

used when you desire faster cooling or heating,

or

if outside air is unusually dusty or odorous.

Air

Flow

Control

Buttons

- Selects outlet for the delivered air.

VENT - Air is delivered from the adjustable dash mounted
outlets. Vent air will

be

either heated or cooled depending on

position of the temperature lever.
B/l

. BHevel. Air is delivered from both the dash and floor

outlets.

FLOOR·

Air is delivered from floor outlets, with some directed

to the windshield to prevent fogging.

OEF - Air is delivered to the windshield from the top dash
outlets. Set fan switch to

HI

and temperature lever to far right

for maximum defrosting.

Air

Conditioning

On-Off

Button

- Turns

Ale

compressor on

and off. When air conditioning is desired, press this button in

and set fan switch to any position except OFF.

AlC

Indicator

light

will light when the AlC button is on. In the
defrost (OEF) mode, the compressor will automatically be
engaged regardless of the button position.

7 Instrument Cluster

Consult chassis operator's manual for details

on

instruments.

8. Headlights

9.

Auxiliary Start Switch

The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach battery (see

"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter) to start the motor home engine
if the

chaSSis

battery is discharged.

Simultaneously push button and turn ignition

key.

Release when

engine starts.
If both the chassis and coach batteries are dead, the engine will

not crank. Sufficient cranking charge may be restored to the
coach batteries

by

plugging

in

to

an

external

11

OV

AC

electrical

source or by running the generator.

The Auxiliary Start System has no effect

on

the

vehiCle

except to

aid

in

starting the motor home engine. If the vehicle alternator is

operating properly, the batteries will

be

recharged while driving

(see "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter).

NOTE:

If

extended normal driving does

not

recharge the batter-

ies, see

an

authorized Fleetwood motor home service center.

10. RemotelHeat Rear View Mirrors Control Switch (optional)
Heater Switch - Turns heat

on

and off at both mirrors.

Mirror Switch - Off or selects rightlleft mirror and provides move­ment control to selected mirror.

Vo

This

page

Intentionally left

blank.

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Responsibility

for

Proper

Loading

As

the operator of this motor home, you bear the sale
responsibility for proper, safe loading. This section will
guide you through the steps necessary to

properly and

safely load your vehicle.
Your

motor home chassis is designed to carry a specific

maximum weight. This weight

includes everything: the
weight of the empty motor home itself, all occupants and
their belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and any­thing else that may be

in

or attached to the motor home.

A Few

Definitions

First

Before discussing loading and weighing,

we

need to
explain some common weight terms. We'll use abbre­viations

in

our discussion. These terms are:

GVWR

(Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating): This

Is
the maximum allowable load that this motor
home was designed to carry. Modifications to
your motor home, such as

installing bigger

tires or changing spring

load capacities, will
not in any way increase this weight rating. The
GVWR is shown

on

the Federal certification

tag posted

on

the left interior sidewall of the

driver's compartment.

GAWR

(Gross

Axle

Weight

Rating): This is the

maximum allowable weight a specific axle is

designed to carry. Each axle has its own

GAWR. When you add the GAWRs, they will
not necessarily add up to the GVWR. The
GAWR is

also shown

on

the Federal certifica-

tion tag posted

on

the left interior sidewall of

the driver's compartment.

GCWR

(Gross

Combined

Weight Rating): This

is the maximum

allowable combined weight of
the fully equipped and loaded motor home
(Including passengers, all cargo, fluids, etc.)
plus the weight of any fully loaded towed load
(such as a trailer, boat,

or

automobile). The
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is
listed on the wardrobe door tag. Exceeding
the GCWR will cause damage to your motor

home drivetrain or chassis,

unstable driving

and handling characteristics, and

will reduce

your warranty protection.

7

ONTHE ROAD

GTW (Gross Towed Weight): This is the maxi-

mum allowable loaded weight that this motor
home has been designed to tow. This cannot

be increased by changing the trailer hitch. The
GTW

Is

listed

on

the wardrobe door tag.

MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight): means the

maximum

vertical load that the towed load
applies to the hitch of the motor home. The
MTW is

listed

on

the wardrobe door tag.

UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): This is the

calculated weight of the motor home, as built
at the factory with

full fuel, engine oil (and
other engine/drivetrain fluids) and LP gas.
The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water,
passengers, or accessories installed by the
dealer. The UVW is listed on the wardrobe
door tag.

TOWING A VEHICLE OR TRAILER

("Towed

Load")

Note: Somestatesand provinces require brakes
and

safety chains on towed vehicles. Consult

the proper authorities in the states

or

provinces

through which you will

be

traveling.

You

must consider other important weight factors if you

expect to

pull a trailer, tow dolly, or another vehicle
behind your motor home. These factors have limitations
just like the weight factors above. These factors are:

GCWR-Gross

Combined Weight Rating

GTW-Gross

Towed Weight

MTW-Maxlmum

Tongue Weight

GAWR·Rear-Gross

Axle Weight Rating-Rear

axle or axles (if equipped with tag axles)

The ratings for these factors are all listed

on

the ward-

robe door

tag.---

If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,
there are additional guidelines that you must follow:

•

Do

not

use a load equalizing hitch. It could

cause structural damage

to

the

motor

home

frame components.

8

•

•

Limit the tongue weight

of

the trailer

or

towing

device to the

MTW

as listed on the ratings tag.
Heavier tongue weights can damage your
motor home frame

and

body, cause unstable

driving

and

handling characteristics,

and

will

restrict

your

coverage under the Ownercare

-warranty.
Do

not

tow a vehicle weighing more than the

GTW

listed on the wardrobe door tag. Heavier

towed loads can cause braking problems, dam-

age the

motor

home structure

or

drive train,

cause unstable driving

or

handling character-

istics,

and

restrict your coverage under the
Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer hitch
will not increase the tow capacity

of

the motor

home.

The way your motor home handles

will be affected by

the way the towed unit is loaded.

If the tongue weight is

too light

In

relation to the GTW, handling problems can

result

Careful load planning and safe experimentation
with different loading patterns can help improve motor
home handling stability and make your driving and
towing experience more enjoyable.

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OFTHE
MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED LOAD OF
ANY

AXLE. EXCEEDING THE GVWR, GAWR

OR GCWR OF YOUR MOTOR HOME

WILL

REDUCE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION,
CAN

CAUSE

UNDESIRABLE

HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY CREATE A
SAFETY HAZARD.

Carrying

Capacity

and

Load

Distribution

The allowable carrying capacity of the motor home is the
difference between the

GVWR and the weight of the
empty motor home. When the motor home is being
designed, the number and size of storage compart­ments, the liquid tank capacities and number of belted
seating positions are maximized-for value and conve­nience.lf you

fill all liquid tanks to capacity, fill all storage

MOTOR HOME READINGS

(from

tags)

compartments and cupboards to maximum volume and
fill all available seating positions with passengers, the
motor home will be overloaded. The number of passen­gers and placement of cargo

will affect the amount of

water and cargo that you can carry (See

"Loading

Tips").

-

In

addition to knowing the overall weight that can be

safely loaded in

or

attached to the motor home, you
must know how to distribute the weight so that correct
amounts of weight are placed on the axles. When the

load is properly distributed, your motor home will handle

better,

and you as the driver will be more confident and

comfortable.

If your motor home

is

improperly loaded, driving will be

more uncomfortable and much of your driving attention

will be given to

correCting vehicle wandering, drift, pull

and sudden directional changes caused by wind blasts.

If the front axle load is below 80-85% of the front axle

capacity, these handling discomforts

will be more no-

ticeable. Always aim to load your motor home so

that

the front axle is loaded to at least 80-85% of the front

GAWR.

NOTE: Carrying capacities

of

your motor home

are specified on a label affixed to the inside

of
a wardrobe door. The label includes all factory
installed options.

If

other equipment such as

leveling jacks, awnings, roof

pods,

etc., are
installed after the motor home leaves the fac­tory,

ihe weight

of

these items must be sub-

tracted from the total

of

the passenger -and

cargo carrying capacities.

How

to

Weigh Your Loaded

Motor

Home

Without

a Trailer

or

Other

Towed

Load

Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public

weigh station. The following procedures

will help you

determine whether your loaded motor home (complete
with cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver) is within
GAWR,

GVWR, and GCWR limits. When you arrive at

a weigh station, the attendant

will guide you through the

correct positioning of the motor home on the scales.

SCALE READINGS

GVWR MOTOR HOME

Reading 2

___

_

Front GAWR

____

_

Rear GAWR

____

_

Hitch Rating

____

_

GCWR

______

_

FRONT AXLE

REAR AXLE

TOWED VEHICLE

COMBINED VEHICLES

Reading 1

___

_

Reading 3

___

_

Reading 4

___

_

Add 2 and 4

____

_

1 . Center the front wheels on the scale platform

and take a reading. This is the front Gross Axle
Weight (Reading 1).

2. Centerthe entire motor home (all axles) on the
scale and take a reading. This is the Gross
Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).

3. Center the rear

axle (or both Tear axles if your

motor home is equipped with tag

axles) on the

platform and take a reading. This reading is

the rear Gross

Axle Weight (Reading 3).

Compare the readings taken on the

scales to the weight

ratings on the

Federal certification tag and wardrobe

doortag.

Fill in the chart at the back ofthis manual to aid

in comparing weights.
If any readings

are

higher than the rating, you will have

to

adjust

or

remove the load.

How

to

Weigh

Your

Loaded

Motor

Home

With

a Trailer

or

Other

Towed

Load

1. Center the front wheels on the scale platform
and take a reading. This is the front

GrOss

Axle

Weight (Reading 1).

2. Center the entire

motOr home so that only the

motor home is being weighed. Leave the

trailer hitched to the motor home,

but

resting

off of the

scale (Reading 2):

3. Center both the motor home and the trailer
combination on the

scale and take a reading.

This

is

the Gross Combined Weight (Reading 3).

4.

Subtract Reading 1 from Reading 2. This is
the rear Gross

Axle

WlOlight.

9

Compare the readings taken on the scales to the weight

ratings on the

Federal certification tag and wardrobe

doortag.

Fill in the chart at the back of this manual

to

aid

in comparing weights.
If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have

to adjust

or

remove the load.

If

you

exceed

weight

ratings,

you

will:

•

•

•

•

Cause damage to the motorhome, drive train,
or

chassis

Cause

unstable driving and handling charac-

teristics

Cause unsafe braking

Reduce your warranty protection.

Since you may load your motor home differently for
different trips,

loading and weight patterns will change.

Periodically reweigh your motor home and

log the

weights in the back of this

manual. Refer to your log as

you prepare to

load for future trips.

Loading

Tips

•

•

•

•

Do not load heavy items

in

upper qabinets.

Secure and brace items so they wont move
during

travel, thereby shifting the load.

Do not load heavy items near either end of the
motor home

or

on the bumpers.

Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
wheel loads as equal as possible.

10

•

•

•

Fresh water and waste water weigh over 8
pounds per

gallon. Carry only as much water
as needed for travel use or to balance the
load, and whenever possible, empty the hold·
ing tanks before traveling.

WARNING

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

BY

AD·

DITION

OF

RACKS

NOT

ORIGINALLY
EQUIPPED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO
CARRY

ADDITIONAL

EQUIPMENT, VE­HICLES OR CARGO WILL REDUCE YOUR
WARRANTY COVERAGE AND MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL

INJURY

OR

PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

Make a loading diagram of your properly loaded
motor home. This diagram and your loading

log will help you locate where specific items

are stored, and

will help speed the loading

process.
Store emergency items

in

a readily accessible

location.

Include a fire extinguisher, tools, first
aid kit, rain gear, flashlight, highway warning
devices, and an electric cord with

light.

WARNING

DO

NOT STORE

OR

CARRY LP GAS CON-

TAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAM,

MABLE

LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR

HOME. THE CONTAINERS

MAY

LEAK.

TIRES

Your

motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under

normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,

you

should receive thousands of miles of trouble·free

service.

Tire

Inflation

For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres·
sure must be maintained. Properly inflated tires also
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.

Refer to the tire section

in

your

Chassis

Operator's

Manual for information

on

maintenance and tire care.

The proper inflation pressures are stated

on

the Fed·

eral

Certification

Tag

located

on

the sidewall near the

driver's seat

WARNING

FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECKTIRE PRESSURES OFTEN (INCLUD-

INGTHE SPARE).

PAY

SPECIAL ATTENTION

TO INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK

PRESSURE

WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND

DO

NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.

FOLLOW

THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-

TIONS

IN THE

CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL.

NOTE: Check the wheel lug nut tightness peri·
odical/y. They could work loose during driving.
Check the Chassis Operator's Manual for

cor·

rect lug

nut

torque

and

torquing procedure.

Tire Replacement

Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at
least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment. All tires of the same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity.

Consult your

tire dealer. The original equipment tires

supplied

on
your motor home have weight carrying capacities to
support Gross

Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) as stated

on

the Federal Certification

Tag

located

on

the sidewall

near the driver's seat.

If

You Get a

FlatTire

In

case of sudden tire failure:

•

•

•

•

•

•

Avoid heavy brake application

Gradually decrease speed
Hold the steering wheel firmly and move slowly

to a safe, off· road place

Park

on

a firm level spot
Turn off the ignition
Turn

on

the hazard flasher system

Changing a FlatTire
Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,

you may experience a

flat tire. Summon professional
help through your auto club, travel service, or a local
truck service facility.

Your

motor home is not equipped

with a jack or other

lifting device.

Do

not attempt to lift

the motor home with a jack. Consult the

Chassis

Operator's

Manual for additional information

on

tire

inflation and proper torque.

WARNING

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE

IF A BLOWOUT

OR

OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN

EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT

AT·

TEMPT TO CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.

WARNING

TRUCK

WHEELS

AND

TIRES

ARE

EX·

TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100

POUNDS

OR

MORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT

TO
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLINGTHEWEIGHT.

Spare Tire

Carrier

Gas

Only

- The spare tire carrier is located on the rear

wall.

NOTE: Follow all precautions outlined in the

TIRES section

of

this manual

Diesel

Only

- The spare tire and carrier is located

underneath the front of the motor home.

To

remove the

spare tire:

• Remove the retaining chain from the spare tire
by disconnecting the

chain connector from
retaining chain bracket. Pass chain through
hand

hole

in

the tire rim to complete retaining

chain

removal. Removethe square chain con-

nector from the tire carrier.

• Remove the front license plate and insert the
sPare tire crank handle through the hole

in

the

front bumper.

Insert the. end of the crank

handle into the hole

in

the crank mechanism.

Turn crank

handle counterclockwise to lower

tire.

o

• Reverse

above

to

reinstall

tire.

Be

sure

the

square

chain

connector

and

the

retaining

bracket

are

installed

and

the

spring

on

the

carrier

Is

compressed

when

Installation

is

complete.

SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

11

Seat belts help to restrain you and your passengers

in

case of a collision.

In

most states, the law requires their

use.
Seat belts provide the best restraint when:

The seat

back is upright

The occupant is sitting upright (not

sloUChing)
The lap belt is snug and low on the hips
The shoulder

belt is snug against the chest

The

knees are straight forward

For your safety, your vehicle has combination

lap and
shoulder belts for the driver and front seat passenger
and

lap belts without retractors

in

all other designated

seating positions.

WARNING

MAKE SURETHATYOU ANDYOUR PASSEN-

GERS, INCLUDiNG·

PREGNANT. WOMEN,

WEAR SAFETY.

BE:LTS.

BE SURE THAT LAP

BELTS FIT SNUGLY AND

AS

LOW

AS

POS·
SIBLEAROUNDTHE HIPS.IFSAFETY BELTS
ARE NOT USED PROPERLY, THE RISK OF
YOU

OR

YOUR

PASSENGERS

BEING

INJURED

IN A

COLLISION

GREATLY

INCREASES.

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ALWAYS DRIVE AND RIDE WITH YOUR
SEATBACK UPRIGHT AND THE LAP BELT
SNUG AND LOW ACROSS THE HIPS TO

REDUCETHE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURYTO

THE ABDOMEN OR NECK THAT COULD BE
CAUSED BY SLIDING UNDER THE SAFETY

BELTS IN
NEVER LET A PASSENGER HOLD A CHILD

ON HIS OR

MOVING.
TECTTHE CHILD FROM INJURY
SION.

CHILDREN SHOULD
THE SEATBACK
POSITION.
FULLY UPRIGHT, THERE IS A GREATER
RISKTHATTHE CHILD WILL SLIDE UNDER
THE
INJURED

NEVER USE A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE
'THAN ONE PERSON OR ACROSS MORE
THAN
GREATLY INCREASES THE RISKTHAT ONE
OR BOTH
JURED IN A COLLISION. EACH DESIG-

NATED SEATING POSITION
HICLE HAS A SPECIFIC SAFETY BELT AS-

SEMBLY WHICH IS

BUCKLE AND ONE TONGUE THAT ARE
DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A PAIR.

USE THE SHOULDER BELT
SIDE SHOULDER
SHOULDER BELT UNDERTHE ARM. NEVER
SWING IT AROUND THE NECK OVER THE
INSIDE SHOULDER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE
THE RISK AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY

AN

Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts

While your vehicle is
shoulder belt adjusts
brake hard, corner hard
impact, the
you from moving.

To

fasten the belt, pull the lap-shoulder belt from the
extractor so that the
your

shoulder and chest. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch.

A COLLISION.

HER LAPWHILETHEVEHICLE IS

THE PASSENGER CANNOT PRO-

IN

A COLLI-

ALWAYS

IN

THE FULLY UPRIGHT

WHEN THE SEATBACK IS NOT

SAFETY BELT AND BE SERIOUSLY

IN

A COLLISION.

ONE

SEATING

OF

THE PEOPLE WILL BE IN-

POSITION.

MADE

RIDE WITH

THIS

IN

YOUR VE-

lip

OF

ONE

WARNING

ON

THE OUT-

ONLY.

ACCIDENT.

in

motion, the combination lap and

to

your movement. However,

lap and shoulder belt locks and prevents

shoulder portion of the belt crosses

NEVERWEARTHE

or

if your vehicle receives an

IN

If

you

To

tighten the lap portion of the belt, pull up on the

shoulder belt until It fits you snugly. The belt should rest

low on your hips as possible.

as

Safety Belt Maintenance

Check your safety belt system periodically to make sure

It works properly and isn't damaged. I! the webbing

that

shows any wear, nicks
qualified technician to determine if replacement is nec­essary.
after a

Safety Restraints for Children

In most states, you are required by law to use safety
restraints for children.
years

you must put them in safety seats that are made

specially for children. Safety belts alone do not provide

maximum protection for these children. Check your
local and state laws for specific requirements.

Always have your safety belt system checked

collision.

old, and under 40 pounds) ride in your vehicle,

or

cuts, have it examined

by

I! small children (less than four

WARNING

WHEN USING ANY INFANT OR CHILD RE­STRAINT SYSTEM, IT IS IMPORTANTTHAT

YOU

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS PROVIDED
TURER
AND USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF
THE RESTRAINT MANUFACTURER'S IN­STRUCTIONS COULD INCREASETHE RISK
OR SEVERITY OF
OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.

SAFETY BELTS

HOTIN AVEHICLETHATHAS BEEN CLOSED
UP
A
AND BUCKLES BEFORE

CHILD ANYWHERE NEAR THEM.

CONCERNING ITS INSTALLATION

AND SEATS CAN BECOME

IN

SUNNYWEATHER,AND COULD BURN

SMALL CHILD. CHECK SEAT COVERS

BYTHE

AN

INJURY INTHE EVENT

MANUFAC-

YOU

PLACE A

WARNING

NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN
YOURVEHICLE.ALWAYS
FROM THE IGNITION AND TAKE IT WITH
YOU.

Safety Belts for Children

Children who are too large for child safety seats should
always wear safety belts.

REMOVETHE KEY

WARNING

IF SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY
WORN AND ADJUSTED AS DESCRIBED,

a