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WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE TIRE YOUR-
SELF.
TOWING A VEHICLE
If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,
please use these guidelines when choosing a hitch and
trailer:
Hitch classification: Class II. Do not use a load equaliz-
ing hitch. It could cause structural damage to the frame
members.
Limit the tongue weight of trailer or towing device to a
maximum of 250 pounds. Heavier tongue weights can
damage your motor home rear frame and body, cause
unstable driving and handling characteristics, and will
restrict your rights under the Ownercare warranty.
Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than 3500 pounds,
or more than recommended by the chassis manufac-
turer, whichever is less. Heavier vehicles can cause
braking problems, damage the motor home structure or
drive train, cause unstable driving or handling charac-
teristics, and restrict your rights under the Ownercare
warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will not increase the
tow capacity of the motor home even if the chassis is
rated at a higher level.
The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is listed
on the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR is the maximum
allowable weight of both the loaded motor home and
towed vehicle. Exceeding the GCWR will cause dam-
age to your motor home drive train or chassis, unstable
driving and handling characteristics, and will reduce
your warranty protection.
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer different posi-
tion/comfort adjustments:
WARNING
DO NOT ADJUST THE SEAT POSITION
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. YOU
MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Refer to the booklets in your owner's information pack-
age for operating instructions.
Seat Belts
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your ve-
hicle. For your protection, always use your seat belts.
The driver's seat and other seats designed to carry
passengers while moving have been equipped with seat
belts.
WARNING
ALL RIDERS SHOULD USE SEAT BELTS
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NEI-
THER SEATS WITHOUT SAFETY BELTS
NOR BEDS SHOULD BE OCCUPIED WHILE
THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Adjust seat belts as follows:
To fasten belt, be sure it is not twisted, then push the
tongue end of one belt into the buckle of the mating belt.
Be sure it latches. For greatest safety, adjust the belt
snugly as low on the abdomen as comfort will allow.
To release the belt, depress the button in the center of
the buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle. Never
use a belt for more than one person at a time.
Child Restraint
All vehicle occupants, and especially children, should
be restrained whenever riding in vehicles. Holding a
child in your arms is not a substitute for seat belts or a
child restraint system. Child restraint systems are de-
signed to be secured in the vehicle seats by lap belts.
Children could be endangered in a crash if their child
restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.
When using any child restraint sysiem, be sure to read
and follow all instructions on installation and use that
came with the system.
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When securing a child restraint with a lap belt that has
no retractor, pull the excess webbing through the adjust-
ment mechanism.
If the child restraint is still not secure, use a different
seating position in the vehicle and/or contact your dealer
and the child restraint manufacturer for help.
DRIVING AND PARKING
Once you become accustomed to the feel of the controls
and the reference points from the driver's seat, you will
find driving a motor home comparable to driving your
family car. Become familiar with the position of the motor
home in traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering to
allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always
allow extra room to corner and to change lanes. Learn
to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
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