Fleetwood 1997 Discovery Owner's Manual page 175

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the Chassis Owner's Manual. Exceeding the GCWR will
cause damage to your motor home drivetrain or chassis,
unstable driving and handling characteristics, and will reduce
your warranty protection.
GEAn pnEsElEcTioN -
The selection of a lower gear to match the driving
conditions you encounter or expect to encounter. Preselection
will give you better control on slick or icy roads and on
downgrades. Downshifting to lower gears increases engine
braking. The selection of a lower gear often prevents cycling
between a gear and the next higher gear on a series of short
up-and-down hills.
GFCI (GROUNd FAULT CiRCUiT INTERRUpTER) -
An electrical device
attached to the bathroom AC circuits that disconnect the
outlet if a problem occurs in the ground circuit.
GRAY WATER TANk -
The water tank in your plumbing system that is
designed to contain waste water from the sinks and shower
drains ONLY. No toilet wastes go into this tank.
GTW
(GROSS
TowiNq WEiqhT) -
The maximum allowable loaded
weight that this motor home has been designed to tow and
brake. This cannot be increased by changing the trailer hitch.
The GTW is listed on the wardrobe door tag.
GYWR (GROSS VEhiclE WEiqhT RATiNq) -
The maximum allowable
load that this motor home was designed to carry. Modifica-
tions to your motor home, such as installing bigger tires or
changing spring load capacities, will not in any way increase
this weight rating. The GVWR is shown on the Federal
certification tag posted on the left interior sidewall near the
driver's station.
MONiTOR PANEl-
An electronic device that allows you to conveniently
measure the approximate levels in the fresh water, gray and
black water tanks. You can also check the charge in the
battery.
DisCOVERY -
CopyniqliT 1996, FLEETWood ENTERpnisES, INC.
All niqliTS nESERVEd.
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