Fleetwood Southwind 1999 Owner's Manual

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BY

FLEETWOOD.

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owner's

1999

manual

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1999

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LIMITED

ONE

..

YEAR/THREE

..

YEAR WARRANTY

For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries

of

sold in the United States and Canada

Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from manu-

facturing defects in material or workmanship. Defects or damage to
paint, graphics, exterior materials, upholstery or other appearance
items that may occur prior to delivery are usually corrected during
the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or the dealership.

The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser and his transferee(s)
and begins on the date of original retail delivery or the date the motor

as

home is first placed into service
strator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for the fol­lowing periods:

1.

For all defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for

of

a period
received
mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first).

2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited
to the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior
walls, interior walls and ceilings.

one year from such date or until the unit has

15,000 total miles

a rental, commercial or demon-

of

use

as

determined by the

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

of

Written notice

facturer not later than ten

ty period.

The owner is responsible for normal maintenance
Owner's

to the interior or exterior doors,

es,

the first

are the responsibility

required
under this warranty.

If

a problem occurs which the owner believes
ranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The
owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing
plant location for warranty service.

SOUTHWiNd

Manual~

TV

antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during

90 days

as

defects must be given to the selling dealer or manu-

(10) days after the expiration

however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments

LP regulator pressure, cabinet latch-

of

warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments

of

a direct result

the owner

of

as

normal maintenance unless

repair or replacement

is

covered by this war-

of

as

described in the

of

a defective part

the wan'an-

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WARRANTY

;.

--

-

1

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer
tain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed prede­livery inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to
correct defects in material or workmanship.

If

the dealer
owner is convinced
manufacturing plant at the address listed below and provide the man­ufacturer with a description in writing
made to resolve

Upon receipt
unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair
or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or work­manship or will take other appropriate action as may be required.

If

the representatives
the problem and the owner is convinced that it
ranty, the owner should call the toll-free number listed below to
describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.

is

unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the

is

covered by the warranty, he should contact the

of

the problem and attempts

it.

of

notice

of

a claim, where the dealer was unable or

of

the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve

is

obligated to main-

is

covered by the war-

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHEN

DOES

THE DEALER

NOT

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

MANUFACTURING

OBLIGATIONS

WHEN

MANUFACTURING

PLANT

DOES

PLANT

THE

NOT

This warranty does not cover:

1.

The automotive system (including the chassis and drive
train), tires and batteries, which are covered by the separate

of

warranties
components.

2. Defects caused by or related
a.

Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;

b.

Failure to comply with instructions contained in the
Owner's Manual;

the respective manufacturers

to:

of

these

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

WHAT

Is

COVERED

THIS

WARRANTY

SOUTHWiNd

NOT

By

c. Alteration or modification

of

the motor home;

d.

Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the
atmosphere, etc.)

3. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such

as

fading

of

fabrics or drapes, carpet wear, etc.

4.

Normal maintenance and service items, such

as

light bulbs,

fuses, wiper blades, lubricants, etc.

5.

Motor homes on which the odometer reading has been
altered.

6.

Transportation to and from dealer or manufacturing plant
location, loss

of

time, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss

of

use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental, incidental

charges such as telephone calls

or

hotel bills, or other inci-

dental or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of

incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.

This

warranty

gives you specific legal rights,

and

you

may

also

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

to

state.

The

manufacturer

is

not

responsible

for

any

undertaking,

repre-

sentation

or

warranty

ma!!e

by

any

dealer

or

other

person

beyond

those expressly

set

forth

in

this

warranty.

Brand

Name:

__________________

_

Model:

___________________

_

Serial

No.:

___________________

_

Manufacturing

Plant:

________________

_

For

Customer

Service assistance,

contact:

Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO

Box 5700

Riverside,

CA

92507

(800)

322-8216

SOUri-lWiNd

Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO

Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]

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WARRANTY

The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.

WARNING

This

product

is

manufac­tured with urea-formalde­hyde 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

This product contains com­ponents

containing

or

manufactured

with

1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance
that may be harmful

to

the
public health and environ­ment by destroying ozone in

the upper atmosphere.

WARNING

This

product

is

manufac­tured with a urea-formalde­hyde resin and

will release

small quantities

of

formalde·
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and respirato­ry

irritation, and may aggra­vate respiratory conditions
or allergies. Ventilation will
reduce indoor formaldehyde

levels.

Weyerhauser Corporation

AI

WARNING

Ventilation is important for making the
interior

of

your motor home comfortable.
Please read the section about ventilation
and prolonged occupancy in the Living

With

Your

Motor

Home

chapter in this

Owner's Manual.

Irritant: This

product

con-

tains

a urea-formaldehyde
resin and may release
formaldehyde vapors in low
concentrations.

Formalde­hyde can be irritating to the
eyes and upper respiratory
system

,of especially suscep·
tible persons such as those
with

allergies or respiratory
ailments. Use with adequate
ventilation.

If

symptoms

develop,

consult

your

physician.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

SourltwiNd

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----

We

are required

to

tell you consumer information provided

by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and the

American National Standards Institute

(ANSI). The informa-

tion and warnings found on these pages may also be found in
other chapters

this Owner's Manual. Please see the

LP

of

Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and

operating information.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

CAS

LP

CAS

SYSTEMS

AND

ApPLIANCES

.1

Do

not

bring or store
flammable liquids Inside the vehicle because a fire
sion may result.

A warning label has been located near the
This

label reads:

aD-PERCENT
Overfilling the

flow

which can cause fire
tainer will contain approximately ao- percent
liquid

The
range:

IF

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

LP

gas.

following label has been placed in the vehicle near .the

YOU

SMELL GAS:

Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking
materials.

Do not touch electrical switches.

Shut

off

connection.
Open doors and other ventilation openings.
Leave the area until the
Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-

ed before using again.

DO

OF

CAPACITY.

LP

gas container can result in uncontrolled gas

the gas supply at the tank valve(s)

WARNING

LP

gas containers, gasoline

LP

gas container.

NOT

FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN

or

explosion. A properly filled con-

of

its volume as

or

gas supply

odor

clears.

or

or

explo-

other

SOUTHWiNd

LP

gas regulators
diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover.
Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and the cover
Is kept in place
In excessive gas pressure causing fire explosion.

must

to

minimize vent blockage which could result

always be Installed

with

not

the

in

WARNING

It

is

not safe

to

use cooking appliances

for

comfort

heating. Cooking appli-

ances 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

pro-

vide an adequate supply

of

fresh air

for

combustion. Unlike homes, the amount

of

oxygen supply is limited due to the

size

of

the 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

dan-

ger

of

asphyxiation

is

greater when the

appliance

is

used

for

long periods

of

time.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

CAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

CAS

ApPLIANCES

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

recreational

vehicle may

cause fires

or

asphyxiation.

WARNING

LP gas containers shall not

be

placed

or

stored inside

the vehicle.

LP gas contain-

ers are equipped with safety
devices which

relieve exces­sive pressure by discharging
gas

to

the atmosphere.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome

to

the recreational vehicle life-style and the grow-

ing family

of

motor home owners. Thank you for choosing a

Fleetwood motor home!

Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
years of carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing. Your
motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the

American

National Standards Institute

A119.2, CSA Standard Z-240

(units built for Canada), applicable Federal or Canadian

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

and applicable

Environmental Protection Agency and California

Air

Resources Board regulations. These standards establish the

plumbing, heating, electrical and other requirements for
quality and safety. The seal attached just outside the entry
door indicates compliance with

ANSI

or CSA standards.

Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
require care and regular maintenance in order

to

deliver max­imum value and performance. The dealer will give you basic
operating and maintenance instructions; however, supplement
this by reading all instructional material furnished with the
motor home in the Owner's Information Package and

Chassis Operator's Manual. This information outlines

important areas

of

maintenance and provides a maintenance

schedule for you to follow for safe, trouble free service from
your motor home. Study these instructions carefully before
you operate the motor home for the first time. A good work-

ing knowledge

of

your motor home and how

to

care for it

will help you enjoy many miles and years

of

recreational

living.

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NOTE

This manual describes

many features

of

your
motor home and includes
instructions for

its

use.

This manual, including

photographs and illustra-

tions, is

of

a general

nature

only.

Some equip-

ment and features

described

or

shown

in
this . manual may be
optional. Because of

the

continuous program

of

product improvement

conducted by Fleetwood,
it

is

possible that recent
product changes may not
be included.

The

instruc-

tions iilcluded

in

this

manual are intended

as a

guide, and

in

no way
extend the responsibili­ties

of

the

manufacturing

subsidiary, parent com-

pany

or

affiliates beyond

the

standard written

war-

ranty as presented

in

this

manual.

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In

this manual, statements preceded by the following sym-

bols and words are

of

special significance:

AI

WARNING I

means that there is the possibility

of

personal injury to your-

self and others.

AI

CAUTION I

means that there is the possibility

of

damage to the vehicle.

til

NOTE

indicates points

of

particular interest for more efficient and

convenient operation.
Please pay close attention

to

these symbols and statements

while you read this manual.

If

you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance,
or service, please contact your dealer. Your dealer's Service
or Sales Department will handle any normal problems which
might occur.

Your motor home is covered by one

of

the most comprehen-

sive warranty programs in the

RV

industry. Please refer

to

the warranty in the front

of

this manual.

It

explains your

rights and obligations, as well as the rights and obligations

of
the dealer and manufacturer. Please read this section careful­ly.

You

will be better informed in case you have a warranty­related problem, and your dealer will be better able to get
you on the road again.

If you have any questions about the

warranty or what it does or does not cover, please contact
your dealer.

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NOTE

This

product is designed
for recreational use and
short term occupancy
only.

It is not designed or

intended

to

be used as

permanent housing.

Use

of

this product for long

term or permanent occu-

pancy may lead

to

pre-

mature deterioration

of
interior finishes, fabrics,
carpeting, drapes, and

appliances and fixtures.

Damage

or

deterioration

due

to

long term occu­pancy is not considered
normal, and will under

the

terms

of

the

warranty

constitute misuse,

a/:iuse,

or

neglect, thereby
reducing your warranty
protection. Before con-

sidering this motor home
for long term occupancy
consult

the

relevant sec-

tions

in

this manual.

W

ARRANTI

ES

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The materials in your Owner's Information Package contain

warranty information and operating instructions on the vari­0us appliances and components in your motor home.
Warranty registration cards for these items should be filled

out and mailed as soon as possible after you take delivery
your motor home.

If

you do not have operating instructions

of

for a particular appliance, contact your dealer.
You

will receive an Ownercare Card approximately 3-4

of

weeks after delivery

your new motor home. This plastic

card is imprinted with your name, the motor home serial

If

number, and manufacturing subsidiary location,

motor home ever needs warranty service, present this card

your

to

the dealer.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-

ment. 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.
should receive a copy

of

these completed checklists from

You

your dealer when your motor home is delivered to you.

INTROduCTioN

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

front

and

its subsidiaries will

end

alignment after this predelivery inspection

not

be responsible

for

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

you have a warranty or service concern about the chassis

portion

of

your vehicle please be aware that you may

go

directly to an authorized chassis dealer for service. This may

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save you time and effort as the chassis warranty is adminis­tered by the chassis manufacturer. Consult your area phone
directory for an authorized dealer and make arrangements
with their service department.
cern is chassis related, feel free to contact your Fleetwood
dealer to assist you.

If

a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
manager and/or owner of the dealership.
opportunity to
ter for you.

2.

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satis-

faction by your local dealer, contact the manufacturing sub-

sidiary service center. The locations are listed
al. Please

help the service department resolve the mat-

contact the one nearest you.

If

you are unsure

if

the con-

Give

the dealer an

in

this manu-

3.

If

the combined efforts of your dealer and the factory repre-

sentative still haven't helped you, please send a letter
describing the circumstances to:

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Motor Home Division - Service

PO

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 Identifica-

tion 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

If

or parts while you are on the road.

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.

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If

you

needservic~

booklets and other documents included in your

Information Package. When contacting any

or warranty information, please see the

Owner's

of

the equip­ment manufacturers, always have the model and serial num­bers avaiHlble; 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.

If

you need service or warranty information, the following

phone numbers may be helpful:

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WARRANTY

SERVICE

Refrigerator (Dometic) .......................... [phone]

Range (Magic Chef) ..............................

Water Heater (Atwood) .........................

Air

Conditioner (RVP) ............................ [phone]

Furnace (HydroFlame) ..........................

Generator/Power

Step (Kwikee) .............................. [phone]

Entry

Plant (Onan) ............. [phone]

[phone]
[phone]

[phone]

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If

you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could

cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should

immediately inform both the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA), and Fleetwood Enterprises'

Consumer Affairs Department.
If

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inves­tigation.
of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer
turing subsidiary.

If

NHTSA finds that a safety defect exists in a group

or

Fleetwood's manufac-

REPORTING

SAFETY

DEFECTS

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To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at
Washington,

You

can also obtain other information about motor vehicle

safety from the Hotline.

The

Owner's Information Package contains important docu-

ments about your motor home and its equipment and sys­tems. This Owner's Manual is in the package. There are
booklets, instructional material and warranty registration
materials in the package that will help you safely operate,

maintain and troubleshoot various components in your motor
home. Be sure you read all this information and understand
the safety and operating instructions included in the package.
Fill out and mail any warranty registration cards

possible after you take delivery
Additionally, you must follow all maintenance instructions to
insure full warranty coverage.

trade your motor home, be sure the new owner gets all the

material in this package.

D.C.) or write to:

U.S.

1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in

NHTSA

Department

Washington,

of

Transportation

DC

20590

as

of

your motor home.

If

you ever decide to sell or

soon

as

OWNER'S

INFORMATION

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

V.l.N.

The
identification

the vehicle registration. The

certification tag attached to the interior left sidewall

or

Vehicle Identification Number is the legal

of

the completed vehicle and is the number on

V.I.N. is found on the Federal

of

the

motor home driver compartment and left side top of the dash.

Refer

to

this information when ordering parts from the chas-

sis manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.

The Fleetwood Identification Number (F.I.N.) 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 order-

ing parts through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center .

.

FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG

MFG

BY:

INCOMPLETE

GVWR:
GAWR

GAWR

GAWR

GAWR
INTERMEDIATE
AND

This
Vehicle

V.LN.
TYPE

The
shown
pressure.
Replacement
capacity

VEHICLE

DATE

OF

FRONT:

INTERMEDIATE:

REAR:

COMBINED

REAR:

vehicle

conforms

Safety

Standards

VEHICLE:

MULTI·PURPOSE

tires

on

above.

Check
tires

(GAWR).

DATE

INC.

this

OF

MFG.

VEH.

TIRES

TIRES

TIRES

to

all

in

unit

tire

must

MFR:

BY:

MFR:

KGS

(

KGS

(

WITH:

AT:

(

KGS

(

WITH:

AT:

(

KGS

(

WITH:

AT:

(

KGS

(

applicable

effect

on:

PASSENGER

may

sidewalls

be

rated

U.S.

be

for
no

LBS)
LBS)

RIMS
KPA
PSI)

LBS)

RIMS

KPA

PSI)
LBS)

RIMS
KPA

PSI)

LBS)

Federal

VEHICLE

different

maximum

less

COLO

COLD

COLO

Motor

from

than

SINGLE

DUAL

SINGLE

those

inflation

the

axle

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This

tag

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V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification No.)

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

is

located

OF
PLAN

APPROVAL
FLN.
MFD.

10.

DATE

OF

This tag is located on the left

main

entry

left front side

F.LN.

(Fleetwood Identification No.)

BARCODE

on

the

left

FLEETWOOD.

MOTOR

NO.

MFA.

HOMES

NO.

MO:

door

or

of

the motor home.

CHASSIS

AND VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

@

top

of

the

instrument

INC.

MODEL

VR:

of

on the exterior

the

pane

I.

This tag is located in the left interior side­wall

of

the motor home driver compartment.

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The Southwind motor home is produced in the following
configuration:

Wide Body - The body width is approximately 102

inches.

Wide body motor homes exceed ten feet wide including the
exterior mirrors. Keep this in mind when driving.
tion when maneuvering these vehicles in traffic.

The front suspension and steering system

accurately aligned at the factory before delivery to the deal­ership. However, after you have fully loaded the vehicle

according
checked and adjusted,
tire wear, check the front

Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate worn or

aligned suspension or steering components, unbalanced tire

or some other tire/suspension problem.

to

your personal needs, have the alignment

if

necessary.

-end alignment periodically.

To

of

help prevent uneven

Use cau-

this vehicle was

mis-

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BODY

CONFIGURATIONS

SUSPENSION

ALIGNMENT

TIRE

BALANCE

AND

Alignment can be affected by worn steering/suspension parts

as

or road hazards such

etc. Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle

and wear unevenly.

the right or left.

Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and will cause

annoying vibrations and uneven tread wear such as cupping
or flat spots.

cle ride comfort decreases,
See the

If

you see uneven tire tread wear or

Chassis Operator's Manual for more information.

hitting a curb, pothole, railroad track,

It

may also cause the vehicle to "pull" to

if

the vehi-

the

tires may need to be balanced.

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HeaterlAir Conditioner Outlet

2.

lustrument Cluster - (Consult Chassis

Operaror~

Manual

for

details on instruments)

3. RadiolCassette Player

or

Optional

CD

Player

4. Cab HeaterlAiC Controls - (Driver!cockpit area only)

Temperature Control Lever - Adjusts the temperature

of the air coming out of the outlets. Move the lever to the
left for cooler, and the right for warmer.

Fan Speed Switch - Turns the fan ON and

OFF,

and

adjusts the fan speed.

Air

Intake

Button

(RECIRC) - Selects the source

of

the

air being warmed or cooled. When the button is pressed

is in

(RECIRC), interior air is recirculated through the
system. When the 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 - Directs the air to the

desired outlets.

VENT - When this button is pushed, either warmed or

cooled air comes out of the adjustable dash mounted
outlets.

B/L - Bi-leveL

Ai

r comes out

of

both the dash and floor

outlets.

FLOOR - Air comes out

of

the floor outlets, with some

air directed to the windshield to prevent fogging.

DEF - Air comes out of the windshield outlets to defrost

the windshield. Set the fan switch to

HI

and the tempera-

ture lever to the far right for maximum defrosting.

Air

Conditioning (AlC) On-Off Button - Turns air con-

ditioning compressor on and off. When air conditioning is
desired, press this button in and set the fan switch to
any position except

OFF.

AlC

Indicator

Light

- This will light when the AlC but-

ton is on.

In the defrost (DEF) mode, the compressor will

come on whether

or

not the AlC ON-OFF button is on.

This helps to reduce the moisture in the air going to the
defroster outlets.

5. HeaterlAir Conditioner Outlet

6.

Generator

Start

Switch

7. Leveling Jacks Control - Optional

8. Cigarette Lighter

9. Side

Mirror

AdjusteriHeater Switch

10. "Jacks

Down"

Light - Optional

11. Headlight Switch

12. Auxiliary

Start

Switch

13. Hood Light Switch

14.

Utility

Light Switch

15. Generator Hour Meter

16. Dash Organizer

17. Fog Light Switch

18. Map Light Switch

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Heater/Air Conditioner Outlet

2. fustrument Cluster - (Consult Clulssis Operator's Manual

for

details on instruments)

3. Radio/Cassette Player

or

Optional CD Player

4.

Cab Heater/AiC Controls - (Driver!cockpit area only)

Temperature Control Lever - Adjusts the temperature

of the air coming out of the outlets. Move the lever to the
left for cooler, and the right for warmer.

Fan Speed Switch - Turns the fan ON and

OFF,

and

adjusts the fan speed.

Air

Intake Button (RECIRC) - Selects the source

of

the

air being warmed or cooled. When the button is pressed

is in

(RECIRC), interior air is recirculated through the

system. When the 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 dusly or

odorous.

Air

Flow Control Buttons - Directs the air to the

desired outlets.

VENT - When this button is pushed, either warmed or

cooled air comes out of the adjustable dash mounted

outlets.

BIL

- Bi-Ievel. Air comes out of both the dash and floor

outlets.

FLOOR - Air comes out

of

the floor outlets, with some

air directed to the windshield to prevent fogging.

DEF - Air comes out of the windshield outlets to defrost

the windshield.

Set the fan switch to

HI

and the tempera-

ture lever to the far right for maximum defrosting.

Air

Conditioning (AlC) On-Off Button - Turns air con-

ditioning compressor on and off. When air conditioning is
desired, press this button in and set the fan switch to
any position except

OFF.

AlC

Indicator

Light

- This will light when the AlC but-

ton is on. In the defrost (DEF) mode, the compressor will
come on whether or not the AlC ON-OFF button is on.
This helps to reduce the moisture in the air going to the
defroster outlets.

5.

Heater/Air Conditioner Outlet

6. Generator

Start

Switch

7. Leveling Jacks

Control-

Optional

8.

Cigarette Lighter

9.

Side

Mirror

AdjusterlHeater Switch

10.

"Jacks Down" Light

11. Headlight

Switch

12. Auxiliary

Start

Switch

13. Hood Light Switch

14. Utility Light Switch

15. Generator

Hour

Meter

16. Dash

Organizer

17. Fog Light Switch

18.

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