Table Of Contents - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Limitations Of Implied Warranties6
How To Get Service7
What The Warranty Does Not Cover8
Legal Remedies9
Warranty Information File14
General Information15
Safety Symbol Legend17
Introduction18
Reporting Safety Defects19
Taking Delivery19
Prepare For The Appointment21
Prepare A List21
Glossary Of Terms25
Vendor List29
Limited Warranty Transfer Application35
Driving & Safety37
Inspections39
Familiarize Yourself39
Mirror Adjust39
Mirror Adjusting40
Mirror Removal40
Mirror Installation40
Safety Seat Belts41
Convertible Seat Facing To The Rear42
High Back Booster Seat Facing Forward43
Seat Belt Care44
Driving Tips44
Driving Cautions45
Right Turns45
Left Turns45
Ascending A Grade46
Descending A Grade46
Night Driving47
Extreme Heat And Hot Weather Conditions47
Winter And Cold Climate Conditions47
Wet Conditions47
Guidelines To Help Increase Fuel Efficiency48
Refueling48
Pre-Trip Preparations - Checklist49
Exterior Items50
Engine Checklist50
Driving Preparations50
Storing Cargo51
Using The Rear Receiver52
Tow Car Or Trailer53
Tow Plug Connection54
Rear View Camera54
Backing Up A Motorhome55
Set-Up Procedures - Checklist57
Backing Up Trailers57
Dry Camping59
Setting Up For Dry Camping60
Typical Current Draw62
Battery State Of Charge Vs Voltage/Specific Gravity62
Breaking Camp63
Outside Checklist63
Interior Checklist64
Departure Checklist64
Emergency Procedures65
Light - Retractable65
Jump Starting66
Alternative Starting Procedure66
Battery Boost Switch66
To Use The Solenoid67
Towing Procedures69
Disabling The Parking Brake70
Drum Brake Models71
Tires72
Tire Components72
Importance Of Air Pressure73
Tire Pressure Inflation Guideline74
Tire Chart - Goodyear75
Inspecting & Pressure76
Lower Than Recommended Pressure Can Cause77
Air Pressure Checklist78
Supporting When Leveling79
Tire Support Methods79
Tire Vibration80
Tire Rotation80
Tread80
Tire Care81
In Case Of Flat Tire81
Hub Piloted Mounting81
Front Wheels82
Dual Rear Wheels82
Torque The Nuts Properly82
Storage Of Tires - Long Term83
Weighing The Motorhome84
Tire Pressure86
Scales87
Weight Label88
Four Corner Weighing (Example)89
Load And Inflation Tables91
Understanding The Inflation Table91
Cargo Carrying Capacity93
Views - Front99
Rear99
Roadside100
Curbside100
Specifications - Dimensions Chart101
Smoke Detector101
Operation102
Testing102
Maintenance102
Troubleshooting102
Lp-Gas Detector103
About The Lp-Gas Detector103
Alarm104
Lp-Gas Detector Operation104
Procedures To Take During An Alarm104
Alarm Mute105
Fault Alarm105
Carbon Monoxide Detector106
Test Procedures108
Peak Level Memory108
Cleaning108
Fire Extinguisher109
Egress Exit Window109
Exterior & Interior Care111
Exterior Care Corrosion113
Washing113
Drying114
Waxing114
Aluminum Wheels115
Bright Metal116
Exterior Maintenance116
Roof Care & Seal Inspections117
Sealant Types117
Tar Tape117
Acrylic Foam Tape118
Black Urethane118
Dolphin Sealants118
Silicone Sealant118
Interior Care - Fabrics119
Fabric Cleaning Codes119
*Machine Washing For 100% Polyester:120
Fabric Specifications Chart121
Vinyl125
Morbern Vinyl125
Normal Cleaning125
Bird Excreta & Vomit Stains125
Ballpoint Ink126
Oil-Base Paint126
Latex Paint126
Tar Or Asphalt126
Lipstick, Grease, Oil, Make-Up Or Shoe Polish127
Blood Or Plant Residue127
Care Instructions128
Removing Ballpoint Pen Stains128
Floors - Carpet Cleaning129
Spot Removal Procedures129
Cleaning Solutions130
Tile Floors131
Grout131
Laminate Floors132
Cleaning And Maintenance132
Shower133
Ceiling133
Hardwood Vinyl And Decorated Paneling133
Wall Coverings134
Care For The Tower Wall Covering134
Care For The Satinesque Wall Covering134
Stain Removal Procedures For Specific Stain Types134
Wood Care135
Pencil135
Blood, Feces Or Urine135
Sanding And Sandpaper136
Steel Wool136
Nail Holes And Small Cracks136
Fixing Scratches In Stained Woodwork136
Restoring The Clear Finish137
Re-Staining The Wood137
Scratches And Nicks137
Countertop - Solid Surface138
Routine Care138
Cleaning The Countertops138
Removing Cuts And Scratches138
Countertops - Laminate139
Windows139
Condensation139
Water Spots139
Controlling Moisture Condensation140
Dusting140
Vacuuming140
Compressed Air Or Hair Dryer140
Day/Night Shades141
Spot-Cleaning141
Ultrasonic Cleaning141
Tub Cleaning141
Mold & Mildew142
What Is Mold?142
What Does Mold Need To Grow?142
Consequences Of Mold142
Controlling Mold Growth143
Pest Control144
Rodents145
Insects145
General Lubrication Maintenance148
Lubricants148
Lubricant Classification148
Proper Fluid Disposal149
Greasing150
To Apply Grease150
Storage151
Checklist-Short Term Storage151
Long Term152
Type Of Surface To Park And Store The Motorhome On153
If The Motorhome Is Stored Outdoors153
Inspect The Motorhome154
Fuel154
Brakes154
Engine154
Winter Storage155
Removal From Storage156
Appliances159
Refrigerator161
Operation Specifics162
In Order For The Refrigerator To Operate162
Inverter Mode Operation163
Control Panel - Two Door163
To Enable This Feature163
To Disable This Feature163
Control Panel - Four Door164
Manual Mode164
Automatic Mode164
Icemaker (Optional)166
Water Line Heater166
Doors166
Service167
Cooling Unit Fans167
Microwave / Convection Oven168
Microwave Tips169
Microwave Facts169
About Cooking170
Child Lock171
To Use This Feature171
Fan172
Charcoal Filter172
Oven Light173
Hood Light173
Grease Filters173
Microwave Cooking Safety173
Cooktop174
Cooktop Cover175
Lighting Top Burners175
To Lift Cover175
To Close Cover175
Operation Tips176
Cooktop With Oven (Optional)177
Porcelain Enamel177
Wall Thermostat178
Air Conditioner - Roof178
Aux Heat Mode179
Operating Instructions180
Fan Operation180
Air Conditioner Operation180
Heat Pump180
Return Air Filters181
Furnace181
Heat Pump Operation181
Using The Furnace182
Tips183
If The Furnace Fails To Light183
To Charge The House Batteries183
Water Heater184
Before Using The Water Heater184
To Purge The Air And Pressurize The System185
Water Heater Operation185
Heating Water With 120 Volt Ac185
Heating Water With Lp-Gas186
Indicator Lamp186
The Ignition Module Will Perform The Following Sequence186
Thermostats187
Water Heater Bypass187
Pressure Temperature Relief Valve188
Re-Establishing The Air Pocket188
Burner Compartment189
Draining & Storage189
Washer-Dryer Prepared190
Washer - Dryer (Optional)191
Test Procedure191
To Conduct The Test Procedure192
Washer-Dryer Maintenance193
To Begin A Wash Load193
Winterizing The Washer-Dryer194
To Winterize The Washer Dryer With Air Pressure194
Equipment197
Operating The Entry Step199
Lubrication200
If The Step Fails To Operate200
Stepwell Cover202
Entry Door202
To Operate The Stepwell Cover202
Adjusting The Entry Door Latch202
Screen Door Maintenance203
Changing Screen Door Glass203
Adjusting The Screen Door203
Removable Screen203
Slide Out Operation204
Main Room Slide-Out205
To Extend The Main Slide-Out Room205
To Retract The Main Slide-Out Room206
To Extend The Bedroom Slide-Out207
To Retract The Bedroom Slide-Out208
Manual Override - Bedroom Slide-Out209
If The Slide Room Fails To Operate209
Manual Override For Bedroom Slide-Out209
Slide-Out Cover210
Awnings - Front Door211
To Extend The Awning211
To Retract The Awning211
To Extend Awning211
Awning - Patio212
To Unlock The Awning212
To Extend The Patio Awning213
To Retract The Patio Awning214
Rain Release Setting214
Using The Carport Feature214
Securing The Awning For Travel215
Before Traveling215
Awning - Automatic Carefree (Optional)216
Emergency Retract Procedure217
Awning Care & Maintenance218
Care Of Awning Acrylic Fabric218
Attic Exhaust Fan219
Storm Precautions219
To Operate The Fan219
Bathroom Fan220
Power Sunvisor221
To Operate The Blind221
Sliding Door222
Easy Bed W/Drawer222
Sofa To Sleeper222
Sleeper To Sofa222
Hide-A-Bed Conversion223
Magic Bed Conversion223
J-Lounge W/Drawer224
Storage Compartment224
Electric Sofa Bed Conversion224
Storage - Under Bed225
Storage Bay Slide-Out Tray225
Entertainment Systems226
Hook-Ups - Tv Cable, Computer & Telephone226
Television (Front) W/Lock-Out Feature226
Television Antenna227
To Raise The Antenna227
Video Cassette Recorder (Vcr)228
To Lower The Antenna228
Troubleshooting The Coax Wire228
Television Set228
Dvd Player229
Sony Av Selector229
Video Selector Box229
Operating The Components230
To Operate Any Component230
To View Television Using The Antenna Or Cable Tv230
To View A Video Tape Or Tv Through The Vcr230
To View Satellite Programming (Optional)231
To Listen To Tv & Vcr Through Surround Sound System231
To Listen To The Dvd Receiver Built-In Am/Fm Radio232
Satellite System233
Integrated Receiver Decoder233
To Turn The Tracvision Sf Satellite System On234
System Start-Up234
"Instant On" Operation:234
Monthly235
Annually235
Radio - Dash236
Function Of Features236
Clock Set236
Satellite Radio237
10 Disc Cd Changer238
Exterior Entertainment Center238
Audio Setting Memories239
Audio Mute (Mute)239
Am/Fm Band Selector (Band)239
Manual Up/Down Tuning & Automatic Seek240
Auto-Store Tuning (As) & Pre-Set Scan Tuning (Ps)240
Station Pre-Set Memories240
Disc Slot240
Cd Play/Pause Selector241
Repeat Play Selector (Rpt)241
Shuffle Play Selector (Shf)241
Track Scan (Scn)241
Water Systems243
Fresh Water System245
Waste Water System245
Monitor Panel245
To Use The Hose Reel246
To Retract The Hose Reel246
Water Tank - Fresh Fill247
Water City Hook-Up247
Fresh Gravity Fill248
Water Pump248
Filling The Tank248
Latching Controller248
To Turn The Water Pump On Or Off249
Water Pump Troubleshooting249
The Water Pump Will Not Start Or Blows The Fuse249
The Water Pump Will Not Prime/Sputters249
Galley Filter250
The Water Pump Is Noisy Or Rough In Operation250
The Water Pump Is Rapid Cycling250
Water System - Troubleshooting251
Water System - Disinfecting Fresh Water251
Disinfect The Water System251
Faucet Screens252
What Not To Put In Waste Holding Tanks252
Waste Drain & Sewage Tanks253
Waste Drain Hose253
To Attach The Hose254
What To Put In Holding Tanks - Black Water Tank254
What To Put In Holding Tanks - Grey Water Tank255
Black Tank Flush255
Dumping The Tanks255
Toilet - Thetford Operating Instructions257
Wiring258
Leaks258
Toilet - Hydro-Vac Operating Instructions259
After Initial Checks259
If Using The Fresh Tank Supply259
Routine Maintenance259
Checking For Leaks262
Drain Traps & Auto Vents263
Cold Weather Conditions263
System Heat Operation264
Winterizing264
Storing The Motorhome In Cold Weather Conditions264
Winterizing Using Air Pressure265
Winterizing With Antifreeze266
Tank Capacities - Chart267
Lp-Gas System269
Lp - Gas Tank Capacity276
Tank Filling276
Lp Tank Operation278
Lp-Gas Fundamentals278
Conversions278
Lp-Gas Statistics279
Basic Facts About Lp-Gas279
Lp-Gas Regulator280
To Prevent Freeze Up281
Manometers282
Lp-Gas Hose Inspection283
Lp-Gas Consumption284
Determine Fuel Consumption284
Determining How Long A Tank Of Lp-Gas Will Last284
Typical Appliance Btu Ratings284
Lp-Gas Distribution Lines285
Lp - Gas Safety Tips286
Lp-Gas Tanks And Cylinders286
Maintenance And Safety Tips For The Lp-Gas Refrigerator287
Maintenance And Safety Tips For The Propane Range287
Electrical Systems - House289
Electrical House291
Shore Power291
Generator291
Inverter/Converter292
Battery Disconnect292
Battery Cut-Off Switch293
Shore Power Hook-Up293
To Turn The Interior Power On Or Off293
Power Supply294
Plugging In The Shore Cord Power Supply294
Disconnecting The Shore Cord295
Electrical Adapters295
Transfer Switch296
Generator - 120 Ac Lp - Gas297
Generator 120 Ac Diesel298
Generator Access298
Pre-Start Checks299
Before Starting The Generator299
Starting The Generator300
Stopping The Generator300
Powering The Equipment301
Generator Fuel302
Resetting The Circuit Breaker302
Generator Exercise303
To Turn Inverter On303
Battery Charging304
Remote Panel304
Led Indications When Inverting304
Led Indications When In Set-Up Mode304
Battery State Indicator305
Circuit Breakers305
Stand-By Mode305
Battery Charger Circuit Breaker305
Power Share306
Charge Cycles306
Pass-Through Relay306
Temperature Sensitive Charging307
Programming The Inverter307
Distribution Panel307
To Enter The Programming Mode307
Energy Management System309
Energy Management309
Fuses311
Amperage Color311
Gfci Breakers & Outlets312
Gfci Outlet312
Tools Of The Trade313
Know When To Say No313
Battery314
Battery Types314
Starting Batteries314
Testing The Battery315
Deep Cycle Batteries315
Battery Maintenance317
Reasons Why Batteries Fail318
Physical Condition318
Insufficient Electrolyte318
Sulfation318
Battery Voltage & Current319
Overcharging319
Battery Charge Time & Consumption Rate320
Calculating Run Times320
Determining Current Consumption321
Battery Specification - House322
Approximate Hours At Ampere Load322
Battery State Of Charge Vs. Voltage / Specific Gravity322
Solar Panel323
Charge Controller323
Solar Panel Care324
Electrical Layout325
Electrical Systems - Chassis327
Battery Disconnect - Chassis329
Dash Indicator Lamps332
Gauges334
Turbo Boost334
Oil Pressure334
Tachometer334
Water Temp335
Voltmeter335
Air Pressure Gauge335
Parking Brake336
Switches336
Odometer/Trip Meter336
Trans Temp336
Batt Boost337
Atc System337
Exhaust Brake337
Mirror Heat337
Gen Start338
To Start The Generator338
To Stop The Generator338
Entry Step338
Radio339
Lh Shade339
Rh Shade339
Resume/Set339
Controls340
Headlight340
Wiper/Washer340
Backup Monitor340
Blower Control Switch341
Temperature Control Switch341
Mode Control Switch341
Max A/C341
Heat And Defrost Operation342
A/C Operation342
Winter Use342
Summer Use342
Operating Tips And Hints343
Trouble Shooting343
No Heating343
No Cooling344
Reduced Cooling344
Blower Does Not Operate Or Runs Slow344
Damper Doors Do Not Operate344
Air Conditioner Refrigeration Components345
Compressor345
Condenser345
Condenser Fan345
About Refrigerants346
Chemical Stability346
R-134A Refrigerant347
Safety And Handling Of 134A And Pag Oil348
A/C Heater348
Diagnosis Of Electric Water Valve348
Functional Test349
No Heat349
Vacuum Generator349
Steering Column350
Tilt & Telescope350
Hazard Flasher Button350
Alternator353
Check Out Procedure353
Specifications354
Alternator Testing Procedure354
Chassis Information357
Air Supply System360
Air Governor361
Air Storage Tanks Remote Drains361
Air Drains362
To Drain The Tanks362
Air System Charging (External)362
Air Coupler363
To Remove Fitting363
Air Brakes364
Park & Emergency Brake Systems365
Brake Adjustment/Slack Adjuster366
Brake Systems - Back-Up366
Air Dryer369
Air Dryer Components370
Desiccant Cartridge371
Replacement Requirements371
Desiccant-Type Air Dryer372
Air Dryer Cycle372
Air Springs373
Air Bag Inspections373
Ride Height Valves374
To Adjust The Suspension Ride Height Begin With375
Start By Checking The Distance In The Front375
Abs/Atc System376
Abs Component Function376
Abs Warning Lights377
Abs Diagnostic Button377
Reading Configuration Codes378
Retrieving Fault Codes378
Clearing Fault Codes And/Or System Configuration378
Disabling Atc For Dynomometer Testing378
Automatic Traction Control System379
How Automatic Traction Control Works379
Front Axle380
Atc Switch380
Atc Indicator Light380
Alignment Specifications381
Toe Setting382
Toe-In382
Toe-Out382
Caster Adjustments:383
Steering Components384
Greasing The Drive Shaft Universal Joints385
Greasing The Drive Shaft Slip Yoke And Splines385
Drag Link385
Center Link386
Steering Spindles386
Control Arm Bushings386
Grease Fittings386
Front Brakes387
Drive Axle387
Drive Shaft387
Drive Axle Lubricant387
Proper Drive Axle Lubricant Level388
Incorrect Oil Level388
Correct Oil Level388
Lubrication Maintenance389
To Drain And Replace Lubricant389
Rear Drum Brake389
U-Joint Angles Phasing & Driveline Balance391
Shock Absorber392
Leveling System392
Hydraulic Leveling392
Manual Leveling System393
Retracting Leveling Jacks394
Manual Retract Valves394
Adding Fluid395
Diagnostic Fault Codes397
Eng Diagnostic397
To Retrieve Active Fault Codes397
Normal Starting398
Cold Weather Starting398
To Use The Block Heater398
Oil Recommendations399
Function Of Engine Oil400
Synthetic Engine Oil400
Routine Oil Maintenance401
Viscosity401
Cold Weather - Oil402
Engine Shutdown402
Extended Engine Shutdown403
Transmission Shift Selector403
Keypad Functions404
Transmission Check Light405
Diagnostic Codes406
To Enable Diagnostic Code Selection Display406
Prevent Major Problems406
The Importance Of Proper Fluid Levels407
Fluid Level Check With The Keypad407
Common Oil Level Fault Codes407
To Exit Oil Level Sense Mode408
Fluid And Internal Filters Change Interval408
Fluid Levels - Cold Check409
Cold Check - Manual Check Procedures409
To Check The Fluid When Cold409
Fluid Levels - Hot Checks410
Coolant System410
Coolant412
Engine Coolant Reservoir413
Coolant Additive (Sca)414
Routine Maintenance Recommendations414
Maintenance Procedures415
Coolant Hoses415
Coolant Overheated416
Coolant Changing416
Coolant System - Thawing416
Charge Air Cooler417
Fuel System418
Fuel Requirements418
Fuel Tank419
Fuel Sender419
Fuel Filters421
To Drain The Filters421
Fuel Line & Hoses422
Hydraulic System422
Hydraulic Reservoir422
Hydraulic Filter423
Checking The Fluid Level423
Changing The Hydraulic Oil Filter423
Air Intake & Charge Air System424
Air Filter Minder424
Changing Air Filter425
Parts - Common Solenoids & Senders426
Rear Bag Dump Solenoids426
Front Bag Dump Solenoid426
Water Temperature/High Water Temp Dual Post Sending Unit426
Link Assembly427
House Disconnect Solenoid427
Transmission Sending Unit427
Lubrication Charts428
Lubrication Code Chart429
Specifications Dimensions Chart430
Chassis Liquid Capacities430
Tank Capacities430
Weights430
Engine Specifications - Cummins Engine Isc 330431
Index439