Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual page 34

Driving & Safety
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Right Turns:
Negotiating a right hand turn in a motorhome can be difficult. Many drivers
fear they can not make the turn without entering into the other lane or jumping
the curb. Here are a few tips to make a right hand turn easier:
• As the turn approaches, look into
the mirror to ensure the lane to
the left is clear, then move wide
over to the left.
• When you are about to make the
turn; the left rear wheel should
touch the center line of the road
and your hips should be parallel
to the roadside curb of the corner
being turned. This will aid in
avoiding a premature turn.
• Make the turn slowly.
• Check mirrors frequently, being
aware of necessary clearance
and space management of the
motorhome, while negotiating the
turn.
Descending a Grade:
When descending a long grade, use the braking force of the engine and the
auxiliary braking device (i.e. the Jake Brake or exhaust Pac Brake) to maintain
a safe, slow speed. Do not rely entirely on the service brakes to slow the
motorhome when descending long grades. "Pumping" and riding the service
brakes is not recommended when descending a grade, as the brakes can over-
heat. Over-use can result in the loss of brake effectiveness.
If it is necessary to use the service brakes for additional braking, use
moderately heavy pressure on the brake pedal to reduce the motorhome speed
to the desired speed of travel, then release it.
Before descending a grade, downshift the transmission to a lower gear and
use the engine to slow the vehicle. Monitor the motorhome speed while
descending the grade.
If the motorhome begins to accelerate while proceeding down the grade, or
it becomes necessary to slow the motorhome, activate the auxiliary braking
device. If the motorhome has a Jake Brake, select either "LOW" or "HIGH"
depending on the amount of engine braking desired.
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