GMC Royale, Birchaven, Jimmy Owner's Manual

FOREWOR

D

Welcome to Jimmy's ever-growing family of happy recreational vehicle owners, who have bee

n

enjoying their units for years

. Hours of relaxation, adventure and enjoyment are possible for yo

u

in your new Jimmy unit

.

This Owner's Manual has been prepared to ensure that you and your family enjoy your new Jimm

y

RV to its fullest, by providing basic instructions for the operation and maintenance of its appli-

ances, accessories and RV systems

. It is supplemented by the Chassis and Body Operating Manua

l

and the appliance and accessory instruction booklets provided by various manufacturers

. Rea

d

all of the publications carefully and follow the instructions

.

Operating and maintenance instructions pertaining to appliances in this Owner's Manual wer

e

obtained from and are used with the permission of the various manufacturers

. We reserve th

e

right to present edited portions of their material

.

Return to your GMC Motor Home Dealer for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assist-

ance

. He is interested in your complete satisfaction and is best qualified to maintain and repai

r

your unit's chassis and body components

.

GMC Truck and Coach maintains a number of Zone Offices/throughout the country

. Should yo

u

have a problem that cannot be h9ndled through normal channels, follow the procedure outline

d

in the Chassis and Body Operating Manual

.

Jimmy Motor Homes works year 'round to improve its products

. Accordingly, all specifications

,

equipment, and prices set forth

jn

Jimmy literature are subject to change without notice o

r

obligation

.

Jimmy offers a choice of models, floorplans and standard and optional equipment

; therefore

,

certain descriptions in this manual may not apply to your unit

. Ask your GMC dealer, or see th

e

current brochure, for information concerning available standard or optional equipment

.

TABLE OF CONTENT

S

FOREWORD



INSIDE COVE

R

FLOOR PLANS



FRONT INSER

T

INTRODUCTION



2

GENERAL



2

LICENSES



2

INSURANCE



2

TRAVEL PREPARATIONS



2-

3

GENERAL



2

CLOTHING



2

CAMP HYGIENE



2

PERSONAL HYGIENE



2

SAFETY



2

FOOD AND WATER



2

MEAL PREPARATION



2

TOOL CHEST



3

ADDITIONAL TOOLS



3

EQUIPMENT



3

SLEEPING GEAR



3

ENTERTAINMENT



3

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS



3

TOURIST INFORMATION



3

GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT



3

GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT



3

HOME SECURITY



3

PRE-TRAVEL CHECK



3-

4

GENERAL



3-

4

LIGHTS



3

REARVIEW MIRRORS



3

WINDSHIELD



3

POWER CORD



3

WATER FILL



3

SEWAGE TERMINATION VALVES



3

WINDOWS AND VENTS



3

TV ANTENNA



3

LP GAS



4

EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS



4

INTERIOR DOORS AND DRAWERS



4

REFRIGERATOR DOOR



4

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM



4

TIRES



4

WHEEL LUGS



4

LOADING



4-

5

GENERAL



4

WEIGHT DETERMINATIONS



4

FEDERAL STICKER



4

DEFINITIONS



4-

5

GAWR



4

GVWR



4

GVW AND GAW



4-

5

WEIGHING



5

DRIVING



5-

7

GENERAL



5

PULLING INTO TRAFFIC



5

TURNING



5

PASSING



5

DOWNSHIFTING



5

BRAKING



5-

6

GRADES



6

PARKING ON A GRADE



6

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE



6

TOWING



6

TILT STEERING WHEEL



6

CRUISE CONTROL



6-

7

TIRE CHANGE



7

CAMPING



7

CAMPSITE SELECTION



7

COURTESY



7

LIVING AREA



7-1

0

SETUP



78

TABLES



8-

9

WALL MOUNT TYPE



8

PEDESTAL TYPE



8

EXTENSION TYPE



8

THREE-WAY DINETTE SEAT



9

BEDS



9-1

0

THREE-WAY DINETTE SEAT/BED



9

LOUNGE BEDS



9

SWING-UP BUNK



9

U-SHAPE BED



9

PULL-DOWN BED



1

0

DIVIDER DRAPES



1

0

CARE OF CUSHION FABRICS



1

0

CARE OF DRAPES, CURTAINS



1

0

CARE OF SHADES



1

0

CARE OF CARPET



1

0

CARE OF WOODWORK



1

0

BASIC SYSTEMS



1

0

GENERAL



1

0

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM



10-1

3

GENERAL



10-1

1

120-VOLT SYSTEM



1

1

GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER



1

1

SHORELINE CONNECTION



1 1

12-VOLT SYSTEM



11-12

BATTERY



1

2

CONVERTER



1

2

GENERATOR



12-1

3

FRESH WATER SYSTEM



13-1

4

GENERAL



1

3

WATER TANK



1

3

WATER PUMP



1

3

SANITIZING WATER TANK



1

3

CITY WATER



1

3

WATER PURIFIER



1

3

CARE OF SINKS, LAVATORY & TUB/SHOWER13-1

4

LEAKS



1

4

DRAINAGE/SEWER SYSTEM



14-1

5

GENERAL



1

4

DRAIN CARE



1

4

TOILET



1

4

CARE OF TOILET



1

4

HOLDING TANKS



14-1

5

EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS



14-1

5

LP GAS SYSTEM



15-1

6

GENERAL



1

5

CLIMATE DIFFERENCES



1

5

FILLING THE LP GAS TANK



15-1

6

LP GAS LINE CHECK



1

6

REGULATOR PRESSURE



1

6

LP GAS TANK CARE



1

6

APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIES



16-2

1

RANGE, RANGE HOOD, OVEN



16-1

7

GENERAL



1

6

LIGHTING THE RANGE



1

6

LIGHTING THE OVEN



1

6

BROILER



1

7

RANGE HOOD



1

7

CARE OF RANGE AND OVEN



1

7

CARE OF RANGE HOOD



1

7

MICROWAVE OVEN



1

7

CARE OF MICROWAVE OVEN



1

7

WATER HEATER



17-1

8

GENERAL



17-1

8

BURNER ADJUSTMENT



1

8

DRAINING



1

8

REFRIGERATOR



18-1

9

GENERAL



1

8

LP GAS OPERATION



1

8

ELECTRIC OPERATION



1

8

CARE OF REFRIGERATOR



18-1

9

FURNACE



1

9

FURNACE IGNITION



1

9

CARE OF FURNACE



1

9

VACUUM SWEEPER



1

9

FOOD CENTER BLENDER



1

9

ROOF AIR CONDITIONER



2 0

GENERAL



2 0

CONTROLS



2

0

CARE OF AIR CONDITIONER



2

0

AM/FM/MPX STEREO RADIO & 8-TRAC

K

TAPE PLAYER



2 0

TV ANTENNA



2 0

DIGITAL CLOCK



2 0

MAINTENANCE



2

1

GENERAL



2

1

EXTERIOR



2

1

UNDERBODY



2

1

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM



2

1

STORAGE



21-2

2

GENERAL



2

1

LP GAS SYSTEM



2

1

WATER TANK



2

1

WATER PUMP



2

1

FURNACE



2

1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM



2 2

EXTERIOR



2 2

INTERIOR



2 2

WINTERIZATION



2

2

GENERAL



2 2

FRESH WATER SYSTEM



2 2

AQUA MAGIC TOILET



2 2

FIRE SAFETY



2

2

EMERGENCY EXITS



2 2

EGRESS WINDOW



2

2

SLIDING WINDOW



2 2

VISITING CANADA OR MEXICO



22-2

3

GENERAL



22-2

3

VEHICLES



2

3

CB RADIO



2

3

HUNTING AND FISHING



2

3

DOGS AND CATS



2

3

EMERGENCY CONTACTS



2 4

SPECIFICATIONS



2 5

MAINTENANCE RECORD



2 6

TRAVEL RECORD



27-2

8

APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION FORM



2 9

EXTERIOR COMPONENTS



30-31

1

INTRODUCTIO

N

GENERA

L

Your selection of a Jimmy motor home indicate

s

that you are a discriminating consumer who appre­ciates quality and performance, combined wit

h

styling

; a person who normally does not indulge i

n

impulse buying. However, now that you've purchase

d

your new Jimmy, it's our experience that you ma

y

become impulsive about starting on your first trip

.

We urge that you do not make a hasty departure

.

It is true that your Jimmy motor home is ready

.

The body and chassis were designed and constructe

d

by GMC; the interior was designed by Jimmy Moto

r

Homes and upfitted with the finest materials an

d

components, and the systems have been thoroughl

y

checked by Jimmy and again by your GMC deale

r

prior to delivery to you

. But for complete enjoymen

t

and trouble-free traveling, it is important that yo

u

get to know your motor home, its appliances an

d

accessories, how they work and how to take car

e

of them

. Make careful plans about what to tak

e

and how much

. Later, when you are familiar wit

h

your motor home and your own travel needs an

d

preferences, those "spur of the moment" trip

s

can be fun

.

To help you get started, we have included mor

e

than operating and maintenance instructions i

n

this manual

; you'll also find tips and suggestion

s

especially aimed at first-time RV'ers

. There also ar

e

dozens of illustrations for easy identification of th

e

various components

.

NOTE

: illustrations identified by a Figur

e

Number will be found in the convenient foldou

t

at the back of the manual

.

Our first suggestion is that after you've rea

d

this manual, the Chassis and Body Operating Manual

,

and the appliance and accessory instruction booklets

,

store them in your motor home for handy reference

.

An overnight or weekend "shakedown" trip ca

n

help RV'ing novices become familiar with thei

r

unit and its systems and appliances

. The experienc

e

gained and the hints other RV'ers are usually eage

r

to share will help make future trips more enjoyable

.

Although you selected certain standard and/o

r

optional equipment, you may wish to add othe

r

accessories later

. Experience is invaluable in deter

-

mining which, if any, additional items to choose

.

Remember, your GMC motor home dealer will assis

t

you in every way possible

.

LICENSE

S

The vehicle licensing laws vary from state-to-state

.

Check with your license bureau or nearest branc

h

office for the requirements in your state

. Be sur

e

to renew your driver's license if it has or will expir

e

during your trip

.

INSURANC

E

Personal liability, property damage, collisio

n

and theft of contents may be features of your auto

-

mobile policy which apply to your Jimmy unit

.

Contact your insurance agent about details of you

r

coverage

. Always carry your policy card

.

TRAVEL PREPARATION

S

GENERA

L

Determine the various items of equipment

,

clothing, food and other supplies required for th

e

length and destination of your journey

. In a sub-

sequent section, the importance of proper loadin

g

is explained, but at this stage you're more concerne

d

with a quick getaway

. One way to reduce loadin

g

time is to purchase dinnerware and silverware, pots

,

pans, towels and bedding, which can remain in you

r

unit at all times

. After a trip, clean and launde

r

the articles and replace them in your motor home

,

ready for your next trip

. The following is a guid

e

to help in your travel preparation

.

CLOTHIN

G

Compile a clothing list for each person

. Conside

r

the season and areas through which you intend t

o

travel

. Basic articles: Underwear, socks, footwear

,

shirts, blouses, trousers, slacks, dresses, shorts

,

sweaters, jackets or coats, rainwear and swim suits

.

CAMP HYGIEN

E

Dishsoap, dishcloths and dishtowels, garbage an

d

trash bags, mop, broom and dustpan

.

PERSONAL HYGIEN

E

Toilet paper, soap, washcloths, towels, tooth

-

paste, toothbrush, deodorant, and shaving

kit

.

SAFET

Y

Flares and reflectors

; flashlight

; first aid

kit

;

tow rope and/or chain

.

FOOD

AND

WATE

R

Don't try to take a food supply for an extende

d

trip

. Take enough for two or three days and replenis

h

supplies along the

way

.

Take a basic supply o

f

seasonings

: Sugar, salt, pepper and spices

. Pla

n

meals so that fresh or refrigerated items are use

d

before they spoil

. Fill your fresh water tank befor

e

leaving (when traveling in winter, it is recommende

d

that the water tank not be filled until the interio

r

of your unit is thoroughly warmed or until

yo

u

reach your destination)

.

MEAL PREPARATIO

N

Bottle cap and can opener

; matches, lighter o

r

igniter device

; pots, pans, plates, glasses, and cup

s

(paper or plastic are lighter and less likely to brea

k

while the vehicle is in motion)

; silverware and carvin

g

knife

.

2

TOOL

CHES

T

Include an assortment of wrenches and screw

-

drivers, pliers, hammer, shovel, tire pressure gauge

,

small level, electrical and masking tape (for changin

g

rear tires, you'll need a Phillips screwdriver and

a

9/16" wrench to remove the fender skirt)

.

ADDITIONAL

TOOL

S

You also may want to take a hatchet, saw, an

d

12-volt portable tire pump

.

EQUIPMEN

T

Fresh water hose (garden) and bucket

;

"Y

"

type water hose fitting

; 20-foot, 3-prong powe

r

cord

; 3-prong adapter with grounding wire

; fuses

;

wheel chocks, leveling ramp or blocks

.

SLEEPING GEA

R

Sleeping bags are ideal for cold climates, bu

t

sheets and blankets are better suited for war

m

weather

. Take along an extra blanket or two fo

r
sudden drops in temperatures, such as can be ex­pected in mountain areas even during summer

.

Be sure to take pillows, pajamas and mattress pads

,

if normally used

.

ENTERTAINMEN

T

Take along games, toys, books, magazines, o

r

other items of entertainment to occupy passenger

s
while traveling or in case you encounter inclemen

t
weather

.

IMPORTANT

DOCUMENT

S

Carry your vehicle registration and insuranc

e

policy card(s)

. If you are borrowing a vehicle, yo

u

should have a notarized letter of authorization fro

m

the owner with you

.

TOURIST

INFORMATIO

N

Current road maps and tourist informatio

n

for states through which you intend to travel ar

e
available through state tourist agencies

. You als

o

may want to purchase a tourist guide book

.

If you will be visiting federally-operated nationa

l

parks, monuments and recreation facilities, you ma

y

wish to

look

into the Golden Age Passport and th

e

Golden Eagle Passport

. They can help families cu

t

spending at those areas where fees are involved

.

GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT — The Golde

n

Age Passport is free for persons 62 and over an

d

covers all admission fees and a 50 percent discoun

t

on use fees (except fees charged by private conces­sionaires) and is good for lifetime

. It may be obtaine

d

only at park service offices and at parks wher

e

entrance fees are charged

. It cannot be obtaine

d

by mail or at post offices

. To obtain the Golden Ag

e

Passport you will need proof of age, such as a driver'

s

license, or be prepared to sign an affidavit swearin

g

that you are 62 or over

. Note

: Medicare cards are

not accepted since in some cases they are issue

d

to younger persons

.

GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT — The Golde

n

Eagle Passport costs $10 and is designed for person

s

who plan to visit several parks or federally-operate

d

facilities in a single year. It covers all admissio

n

charges but does not cover use fees and is good onl

y

during the calendar year in which it is issued

.It

may be purchased in person or by mail at the Na-

tional Park Service headquarters, Department of th

e

Interior, Washington, D

.C

. 20240

; at regional office

s

and at facilities where entrance fees are charged

.

Both the Golden Age and Golden Eagle Passport

s

cover admission fees for the permit holder and an

y

persons accompanying him or her in a private vehicle

.

Where entry is not by vehicle, the passport cover

s

the permit holder and members of his or he

r

immediate family

.

HOME SECURIT

Y

Make arrangements for someone to check you

r

house periodically

. Stop mail and newspaper delivery

.

If you intend to be away for more than 2 weeks

,

request police surveillance

. Carry an extra set o

f

vehicle and house keys on a separate key ring

.

PRE-TRAVEL CHEC

K

GENERA

L

Whether departing from your home, rest area

,

or campsite, you should perform these pre-trave

l

checks

:

LIGHTS should be tested, including brake lights

,

warning flashers, clearance lights, taillights, tur

n

signals and headlights

. Clean all lens covers

.

REARVIEW MIRRORS should be adjusted s

o

the driver can see both sides of the unit

.

WINDSHIELD should be clean, wiper blade

s

inspected, and windshield washer reservoir filled

.

POWER CORD (120-Volt Shoreline) must b

e

unplugged from the external source, pushed int

o

its compartment and the cord hatch secured

.

WATER FILL hoses must be disconnected an

d

the caps secured

.

SEWAGE TERMINATION VALVES must b

e

closed and locked

. The sewer hose must be remove

d

from the termination valve outlet and stored

. Th

e

termination cap(s) must be securely fastened t

o

the termination outlet(s)

.

WINDOWS AND VENTS should be closed an

d

secured (the two rear windows should remain close

d

while driving to avoid drawing exhaust fumes int

o

the vehicle)

.

TV ANTENNA must be cranked down to it

s

travel position

.

3

LP GAS tank and gas line connections shoul

d

be checked

.

NOTE

: Some states prohibit vehicles equippe

d

with LP gas tanks from using tunnels

. A fe

w

other states prohibit traveling with the Servic

e

valve open and the pilots lit

. Check the regula-

tions of the states through which you inten

d

to travel

.

EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS for storage an

d

equipment should be closed and locked

.

INTERIOR DOORS AND DRAWERS shoul

d

be locked and secured

. Loose items should be lashe

d

down or stored away

.

REFRIGERATOR DOOR should be secure

d

with the travel latch

.

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM should have the pre

­travel check outlined in the Chassis and Body Oper­ating Manual

.

TIRES should be inspected before each trip

.

Replace a tire when it is worn to 1/16" depth in tw

o

or more adjacent grooves, or to the level of trea

d

indicators molded into the bottom of the trea

d

grooves, when the indicators appear in two or mor

e

adjacent grooves at three locations around the tire

.

Check tire for uneven wear, road damage, foreig

n

objects, or excessive peeling or bulging

.

When purchasing a new tire, be certain it is th

e

same size and has the same ply rating and loa

d

range as the old tire

. DO NOT mix radial ply wit

h

bias or bias-belted tires

.

Each morning inspect tire condition and pressur

e

on your unit

. Heat generated by surface frictio

n

will increase the tire's air pressure approximatel

y

6 to 9 psi

; therefore, do not bleed air out of a ho

t

tire

. Inflate tire to recommended pressure a

s

indicated on tire or in tire manufacturer's instructio

n

booklet

.

NOTE

: Proper tire inflation is extremel

y

important

.

WHEEL LUGS must be tightened to the specifi-

cations in the Chassis and Body Operating Manual

.

LOADIN

G

GENERA

L

A properly-loaded vehicle will perform better

and handle more safely

. Distribute your cargo evenl

y

from side-to-side and front-to-back

. Store heavie

r

items on or close to the floor and as centrally a

s

possible

. Lighter items may be stored in cabinets

,

closets and drawers

. Luggage or similar cargo trans

-

ported inside your motor home should be secure

d

to prevent them from causing damage in case of

a

sudden stop or accident

. Remember to leave spac

e

and weight allowance for souvenirs or other item

s

you may purchase during your travels

.

WEIGHT DETERMINATION

S

It

is extremely important that you weigh you

r

vehicle prior to leaving on a trip to determin

e

whether your cargo is within the allowable limit

s

for the various suspension components

. Chec

k

the Federal Sticker, the Chassis and Body Operatin

g

Manual, or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN

)

Plate for the maximum weight ratings of each axl

e

and the proper tire inflation for the intended load

.

FEDERAL STICKE

R

Found on the panel at left of driver area, th

e

Federal Sticker lists the Jimmy Serial Number, th

e

front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR

)

and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

.

The VIN Plate is under the hood of the curb-sid

e

firewall

. It also lists the GAWR, GVWR and th

e

Chassis Serial Number

.

DEFINITION

S

GAWR — The allowable weight, including carg

o

and passengers, which can safely be supported b

y

the axles

.

GVWR — The maximum permissible weigh

t

of your vehicle, including cargo, all options an

d

passengers

.

GVW AND GAW — Are found by weighing th

e

vehicle fully-loaded

. GVW is the actual weight of th

e
motor home and all standard and optional equip­ment, cargo and passengers

. GAW is the portion o

f

the fully-loaded vehicle which is transferred t

o

the axle(s)

.

You can weigh your vehicle at a grain elevator

,

sand and gravel dealer or government weighin

g

4

station (they are listed in the yellow pages of you

r

telephone directory)

. The small fee involved ma

y

save you considerable trouble and expense later

.
Be certain to weigh the motor home with all pas­sengers, cargo, LP gas and water aboard

.

WEIGHIN

G

STEP 1 — Drive only the front axle of the moto

r

home onto the scale

. Compare the weight to th

e

front GAWR listed on the Federal Sticker

.

STEP 2 — Pull forward so that the front an

d

rear axles are on the scale

. Compare the weight t

o

the GVWR listed on the Federal Sticker

.

STEP 3 — Pull forward so that only the rea

r

axles are on the scale

. Compare the weight to th

e

rear GAWR listed on the Federal Sticker

.

NOTE

: If any of the weight ratings are ex-

ceeded, shift or remove a portion of the carg

o

and re-weigh the vehicle

.

The independent suspension on your motor hom

e

could be adversely affected by an unbalanced loa

d

on either side of the vehicle

. The allowable fron

t

lateral weight variation is 250 pounds

. The allowabl

e

rear lateral weight variation is 600 pounds

. Lateral

weight variations in excess of those figures ma

y

result in abnormal vehicle handling

.

DRIVIN

G

GENERA

L

Power steering and power brakes help mak

e

driving your Jimmy motor home as effortless a

s

possible

. But you must remember that the moto

r

home is longer, higher and wider than a famil

y

automobile

. Be especially watchful for low bridges

,

overpasses, awnings or similar obstructions, whic

h

might damage your roof or accessories mounte

d

on the roof

. Watch for overhanging tree branche

s

which also can do considerable damage to the wind

-

shield or roof of your motor home (refer to th

e

brochure for clearance measurements)

. Before leavin

g

on a trip, you may want to practice turning, braking

,

backing and accelerating

.

PULLING

INTO TRAFFI

C

Check for oncoming traffic in all directions

.

Signal before entering the traffic flow

. Accelerat

e

slowly and smoothly and remember to compensat

e

for less acceleration than that of a vehicle with

a

higher power-to-weight ratio

.

TURNIN

G

Because of the length of your Jimmy moto

r

home, always pull farther ahead before turnin

g

either left or right to allow sufficient clearanc

e

for the rear of your vehicle

.

PASSIN

G

Avoid sudden maneuvers when passing anothe

r

vehicle

. Remember that additional time and distanc

e

are required to pass safely

. Wait until the road i

s

clear of oncoming traffic for at least 1/2 mile

. Chec

k

the rearview mirrors and signal lane change befor

e

passing

. When you are safely ahead of the othe

r

vehicle, signal lane change and return to your origi-

nal lane

.

DOWNSHIFTIN

G

When additional acceleration is desired to pas

s

moving vehicles or to climb steep grades betwee

n

35 and 65 mph, the transmission can be downshifte

d

by depressing the accelerator pedal completely t

o

the floor

. You also can downshift in Drive (D

)

range at speeds under 35 mph by depressing th

e

accelerator pedal part way down

.

BRAKIN

G

Allow a safe distance in which to stop you

r

motor home

. Never follow another vehicle close

r

than one vehicle length for each 10 mph

. Pum

p

the brake pedal lightly to stop on wet or icy roads

.

If you start to slide, turn the steering wheel in th

e

direction of the slide

. DO NOT tromp the brak

e

pedal — a panic stop will increase the slide

. DO

5

NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal when yo

u

are not intending to stop

. "Riding" the brakes wil

l

waste gasoline and can cause excessive brake tem­peratures, lining wear and possible brake failure

.

GRADE

S

Before descending steep or long grades, reduc

e

speed and shift into a lower gear

. The selector leve

r

may be moved to Low (L) at any speed, but th

e

transmission will only shift automatically into Lo

w

range when the vehicle speed is under 40 mph

. Th

e

transmission will not upshift from Low range as lon

g

as the selector lever is in the (L) position

. Super rang

e

(S) can be used when increased acceleration is neede

d

in traffic,

hill

climbing or "engine braking" o

n

down-hill grades

. The selector lever may be move

d

from (D) to (S) and vice versa under most operatin

g

conditions

. Super range should not be used at speed

s

above 75 mph

.

Reducing speed and shifting to a lower gea

r

before climbing or descending steep grades ca

n

prevent engine overheating

. If your vehicle's engin

e

should overheat, pull well off the road, shift t

o

Neutral (N), and run the engine with your foo

t

resting lightly on the accelerator pedal

. If the engin

e

does not cool within 5 minutes, turn it off and locat

e

the problem before continuing on your trip

.

PARKING ON A GRAD

E

Always apply the foot brakes then set the parkin

g

brake, when parking on a grade, before moving th

e

shift lever to Park (P)

. When preparing to move th

e

vehicle, move shift lever out of Park (P) befor

e

releasing parking brake

. If this sequence is no

t

followed, you may not be able to move the shif

t

lever out of Park (P)

. If this torque lock does occur

,

you may have to have another vehicle push your

s

a short distance until you can move the shift lever

.

FREEINGASTUCK VEHICL

E

To pull your vehicle out of snow, sand or mud

,

apply slight pressure to the accelerator pedal an

d

move the gear selector lever rhythmically betwee

n

Low (L) and Reverse (R)

. If possible, keep the fron

t

wheels pointed straight ahead

. Avoid sharp turns

.

Once the vehicle starts to move, do not stop unti

l

it is on firm ground

.

CAUTION

: DO NOT race the engine or spi

n

the wheels

; prolonged efforts to free a stuc

k

vehicle may result in overheating and trans

-

mission and axle failure

.

TOWIN

G

Towing a trailer will affect handling, durabilit

y

and economy

. Maximum safety and satisfactio

n

depends upon proper use of correct equipmen

t

and avoiding overloads and other abusive operation

.

For more information on towing, see the Chassi

s

and Body Operating Manual — Trailer Hauling

.

TILT

STEERING WHEE

L

The

tilt

steering wheel can be moved above th

e

normal position to allow additional room for en

-

trance and exit, as well as selected driving position

s

above and below normal height. Operate the

til

t

mechanism by lifting the small control lever, on th

e

left side of the steering column just below the direc-

tional signal lever, then moving the steering whee

l

to the selected position and releasing the lever

.

CRUISE CONTRO

L

The Cruise Control, located in the end of th

e

turn signal lever, is designed to allow the vehicl

e

to hold a selected speed at 30 mph or higher

. T

o

activate, accelerate to the desired speed and pus

h

in the engagement button momentarily

; take you

r

foot off the accelerator and the speed will b

e

maintained

. To reset at higher speed, accelerat

e

to the desired speed, push in the engagement butto

n

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fully

and release slowly

. To reset at slower speed

,

depress the engagement button fully and hold

. Allo

w

vehicle to decelerate until desired speed is reached

,

then release engagement button slowly

. You ca

n

increase your speed, such as for passing, by depressin

g

the accelerator pedal

. When you let up on the acceler-

ator, the vehicle will return to the pre-set speed

.

Lightly apply the brake pedal to disengage th

e

system

.

CAUTION

: Do not use the Cruise Contro

l

when conditions are not suitable for maintainin

g

a constant speed, such as in heavy or varyin

g

traffic or in strong winds or on slippery roads

.

TIRE CHANG

E

Change a tire on as level and firm a surface a

s

possible

. If you are on the road side, activate th

e

vehicle's hazard warning flashers

. Apply parkin

g

brake and move transmission selector to Park (P)

.

Set up flares and/or warning lights and block bot

h

front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite th

e

jack position

. Loosen, but do not remove, the lu

g

nuts

.

Remove jack from its storage area (either unde

r

the rear facing dinette seat or davo seat, locate

d

behind the front passenger seat)

.

To change a front tire, place hydraulic jack o

n

a wood block near the front bumper bracket

. Plac

e

hook at flange front crossmember

. Pass chain unde

r

bumper (place a pad over bumper to prevent marrin

g

it) and adjust chain length to snug fit on fork at to

p

of jack

. For a rear tire, remove fender skirt using

a

Phillips screwdriver and a 9/16" wrench or socket

.

Place jack on wood block close to the rear suspensio

n

bracket

. The hook is placed in the drainage slo

t

under the bracket

. Adjust chain length so link wil

l

fit

in fork at top of jack

.

To raise jack, close valve at base, insert jac

k

handle and pump with slow, smooth motion

. Rais

e

vehicle until tire just clears surface

. Remove lu

g

nuts, slide tire off and replace with spare

. Slightl

y

tighten lug nuts

. To lower jack, open valve at th

e

base of the jack, then fully tighten the lug nuts

.

Have lug nut torque checked at earliest opportunity

.

Proper lug nut torque is 250 foot-pounds

.

CAUTION

: Use the jack only for changin

g

tires

. Never get beneath the vehicle when usin

g

the jack

; never start or run the engine whil

e

vehicle is on the jack

. A/ways securely sto

w

the spare tire on the spare tire carrier and retur

n

all jacking equipment to its proper storage area

.

CAMPIN

G

CAMPSITE SELECTIO

N

Because of the rapidly growing number of recrea-

tional vehicles, some campgrounds do not accep

t

reservations, but make one whenever you can

. I

f

possible, arrive early so you may inspect and choos

e

a site during daylight hours

. Try to avoid sites nea

r

a swamp, stream or other bodies of water whic

h

may harbor mosquitoes or other insects

. Avoi

d

parking under dead trees or loose limbs which migh

t

fall and cause injury or damage

. Stay away fro

m

areas which show signs of flash flooding. DO NO

T

park on private property without first obtainin

g

permission

.

In winter, park behind a grove of trees, bushe

s

or similar type of windbreak

. Close the gap betwee

n

the ground and the bottom of your vehicle's outsid

e

walls with plastic, canvas or similar material

. Thi

s

will cut down cold drafts which can affect interio

r

temperatures

.

COURTES

Y

Common courtesy will help make your sta

y

more pleasant

. Campsites are often close togethe

r

and RV walls are not as thick as those in your home

,

so loud noises may disturb your neighbors

. Follo

w

the posted rules of the campsite

. Open fires may no

t

be permitted

. If you can build a campfire, clea

r

the area of flammable materials

; never leave a camp

-

fire untended and always make certain the ember

s

are completely extinguished

.

LIVING ARE

A

SETU

P

You'll want your motor home to be level fo

r

your own comfort (you don't want items sliding of

f

counters and tables or out of cabinets)

. But mor

e

important, the unit must be level in order for you

r

refrigerator and drainage system, both of whic

h

function by gravity, to operate properly

. Place

a

level on the bottom of the refrigerator freeze

r

compartment or in a normally level location insid

e

the vehicle to determine proper levelness

. Bubbl

e

levels are furnished with some refrigerators and ar

e

available from your GMC dealer

.

The Electro-Level system can level your vehicl

e

from side-to-side and front-to-back by raising o

r

lowering either side of the rear of the vehicle approxi

-

7

mately 4 inches from normal ride height

. The Electro

-

Level control panel is located to the left of th

e

driver below the window

.

The two RAISE-LOWER switches may be use

d

as necessary to raise or lower the vehicle

. The engin

e

need not be running, but the ignition switch mus

t

be in the ON or ACCESSORY position

. To rais

e

the vehicle, place appropriate rocker switch in th

e

RAISE position until desired height is reached

,

then return rocker switch to OFF

. To lower th

e

vehicle, place appropriate rocker switch in th

e

LOWER position until desired height is reached

,

then return rocker switch to OFF

. (It is possibl

e

that the air compressor may operate for a shor

t

period when a rocker switch is in LOWER position

.

)

When both sides of the vehicle have been leveled

,

be sure the TRAVEL switch is moved to HOL

D

and turn ignition switch to OFF

.

When you resume traveling, if leveling syste

m

was used, place center rocker switch in AUTO posi­tion for approximately 5 minutes, then move th

e

switch to HOLD after ride height has been achieved

.

The HOLD position is to be used for normal highwa

y

driving

. If the leveling system has not been used

,

it is not necessary to place TRAVEL switch in AUT

O

when you resume traveling

.

When traveling off the road, both RAISE-LOWE

R

switches should be in RAISE position to allow maxi

-

mum ground clearance

. It is recommended tha

t

you not exceed 15 mph in this position since th

e

air suspension has maximum pressure

.

A "Set Level to Travel Auto" reminder ligh

t

in the dash panel will come on any time the engin

e

is running and the transmission selector lever i

s

moved to Drive (D) range (see the Chassis and Bod

y

Operating Manual for emergency operation an

d

maintenance instructions for the suspension an

d

leveling systems)

.

NOTE

: When the unit has been leveled side-

to-side and front-to-back, you may wish t

o

permanently attach levels inside near the driver

,

on the sidewall and dash panel

. This will allo

w

you to tell at a glance if you've stopped on

a

level site and will help speed up the levelin

g

process

.

TABLE

S

WALL MOUNT TYPE — To install the wal

l

mount type table, raise the front edge about one

foot above the wall mount rail

. Hook table rail ont

o

the wall rail (both ends of the table rail are crimpe

d

to prevent the table from sliding off)

. Release tabl

e

leg by depressing latch, pull the leg down until i

t

catches in upright position

. Travel leafs may b

e

folded up when traveling to provide recessed coaster

s

for holding cups or glasses

. To increase table surface

,

extend the supports (two per leaf) and unfold leaf

.

PEDESTAL TYPE — Remove plug from floo

r

base and insert table leg

. Lower table support bracke

t

onto the leg

. The pedestal table also has foldou

t

leafs with recessed coasters for cups or glasses

. Whe

n

the table leg is not being used, store it and replac

e

floor base plug

.

EXTENSION TYPE — Unfasten travel latch

.

Swing table up and release table leg by depressin

g

lever

; swing leg down to the locked position

. Releas

e

the latch located under the table

. Pull out the slidin

g

portion of the table

. Insert leaf(s) and push tabl

e

together

.

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