Towing Your Touring Coach; Rearview And Side Monitor System; Passing; Parking Your Touring Coach - Airstream Interstate 2019 Owner's Manual

Rearview and Side Monitor System

An LCD digital monitor comes standard on all Interstate
models and replaces the existing rear view mirror� It
comes with a built-in speaker and touch screen buttons
to control all settings�
Included in the system are side cameras which are
displayed on the digital monitor� Side cameras are
activated with the turn signals� Putting on your right
turn signal will display the passenger side camera and
your left signal will display the drivers side camera�
Putting the vehicle in reverse will activate the back-
up camera� The rear camera is the primary, and will
override the side cameras if the vehicle is placed in
reverse� The rear camera can be turned on while
driving for use as a rearview mirror�
NOTE
Carefully read and understand all manufacturer's
instructions provided in your owner's packet prior
to operating.

Passing

Extreme care must be exercised when passing another
vehicle� A vehicle with a trailer attached will require
additional passing distance than when driving without
a trailer� Because your vehicle and trailer is longer
than your vehicle alone, you will also need to go much
further ahead of the passed vehicle before you can
return to your lane�
2019 Interstate

Parking Your Touring Coach

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
the vehicle power train as a result of vehicle/trailer
movement, always:
• Keep right foot on the brake pedal�
• Shift gear selector lever to position "N"�
• Have a second person place wheel chocks on
downhill side of left and right trailer wheels�
• Slowly release the brake pedal allowing the vehicle
and trailer to roll into chocks until stopped�
• Firmly depress parking brake pedal�
• Move gear selector lever to position "P"�
• On inclines, turn wheels toward the road curb�

Towing Your Touring Coach

If the key cannot be turned, the ignition lock remains
locked and the vehicle cannot be steered� With the
engine not running, there is no power assistance for
the braking and steering systems� In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle� The vehicle must not be towed with the front
axle raised and key in position two in the ignition
lock, as the drive wheels could then lock due to the
acceleration skid control (ASR)� See the Mercedes-
Benz Sprinter Operators Manual for information on the
ASR�
NOTE
Considerable damage may occur if the touring
coach is improperly lifted for towing purposes.
Only qualified professional towing service
companies with proper equipment should be
used. Observe all cautions and warnings in the
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual before

towing your touring coach.

NOTE
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be turned
in the ignition lock.
Driving
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