Air Suspension System; Maneuvering In Traffic - Fleetwood 1999 American Tradition Parts And Service Manual

Your motor home is equipped with air suspension. When the
engine is started the suspension will begin to fill with air,
lifting the motor home body 4-6 inches. A buzzer will sound
until the air tanks are sufficiently full for proper operation.
Your motor home has four suspension air bags - one for each
wheel. The pressure in these bags are controlled by air
valves. These valves are preset and determine the distance
between the chassis and axle, or "ride height." Each air bag
may contain a different air pressure. This pressure is deter-
mined automatically by the system to maintain a level chas-
sis, and is continually adjusted as long as the chassis engine
is running.
The air suspension system is not the same as the Semi-
Automatic Leveling System. See Semi-Automatic Leveling
System.
Be cautious when maneuvering to allow for the length and
width of the vehicle. Always allow room to corner and to
change lanes. Your vehicle's side view mirrors and rear view
camera monitor will help you keep aware of your vehicle's
position and the position of other vehicles and/or obstruc-
tions near your motor home. You must monitor them con-
stantly while you are driving. Become familiar with the oper-
ation of the side mirrors and learn to use them to view
objects and the road beside and behind the motor home.
The rear view mirrors are controlled from a panel located on
the driver's left side panel. To adjust the mirrors, select either
LEFf or RIGHT mirror and press the appropriate arrow.
Activate the mirror heaters by pressing the HEATER position.
Remember that your motor home is heavier than a car, mak-
ing it less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also, because of
its greater side surface area, it is more easily affected by
cross winds. Allow extra distances for passing and stopping,
and drive at a moderate speed, particularly in traffic and in
gusty wind conditions.
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