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V E H I C L E S A F E T Y
the chassis manufacturer's owner's manual for important
towing information.
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Check that you have up-to-date and correct paperwork
such as an owner's registration card, vehicle registration,
proof of insurance, valid driver's license, etc.
Emergency Stopping
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If an emergency requires you to be stopped along the high-
way, follow these guidelines:
1.
Pull off the road as far as possible.
2.
Put the motorhome's transmission in the PARK position
and apply the PARKING BRAKE.
3.
Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4.
Use three red warning indicators such as flares, reflectors,
or lanterns as required by the Uniform Vehicle Code and
Model Traffic Ordinance as follows:
a. Place the first warning indicator on the traffic side of
the motorhome, directed toward traffic approaching
the rear of the motorhome, approximately 10 feet
from the rear bumper.
b. Place the second warning indicator 100 feet behind the
motorhome, in the center of the lane or shoulder oc-
cupied by the motorhome, and directed toward traffic
approaching the rear of the motorhome.
c. Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of
the motorhome, in the center of the lane or shoulder
occupied by the motorhome, and directed towards the
traffic approaching the front of the motorhome.
d. If stopped within 500 feet of a curve, crest of a hill, or
other obstruction to view, place a warning indicator in
the direction of the obstruction (front and/or back of the
motorhome), at a distance of 100 feet to 500 feet from
the stopped motorhome so as to afford ample warning
to traffic approaching the motorhome.
5.
Always stand off the road, out and away from of the lanes
of traffic.
NOTE: Curves and/or hills may affect the safe place-
ment of warning indicators, such as safety reflectors,
cones, flares, etc. Extinguish flares before leaving the
emergency parking site.
Along with other emergency equipment (reflectors,
first-aid kit, etc.), it is good safety practice to carry
a reflective safety vest and wear it anytime you are
stopped or parked along a road or highway.
Reference: Emergency signals, stopped commercial motor vehicles;
Code of Federal Regulations: Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter III,
Subchapter B, Part 392, Subpart C, § 392.22.
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Clearance and Side Marker Lights
For vehicle safety and visibility on the highway, clearance
and side marker lights are installed on your motorhome. The
location and color of marker lights are regulated by Federal
law and must comply with all applicable requirements pre-
scribed for it by FMVSS/CMVSS 108. Please maintain your
motorhome's clearance and side marker lights as described in
this reference:
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/standards/
conspicuity/TBMpstr.html
Mirrors and Vision Systems
For safe driving and
vehicle
maneuvering,
both on and off the
highway, it is imperative
that
the
motorhome
driver/operator becomes
proficient
with
using
Typical Rear View Camera
mirrors
and
vision
systems. Vision aids for
motorhomes vary, due in part to the variety of motorhome
classes and sizes. Optional equipment and driver preferences
are also factors that determine the type of vision aids equipped
on motorhomes.
Mirrors
The mirrors on your motorhome should always be kept in
adjustment and good working order. Always check mirror
adjustment before moving the motorhome to ensure an
unobstructed rearward view.
Vision Systems
Your TMC motorhome may be equipped with a rear and/or
side vision system. If equipped, the installation includes a rear-
view camera mounted along the top of the motorhome's rear
valance and an in-dash camera monitor, usually integrated
with the dash radio screen or interior rearview mirror. Some
installations may also include side-view cameras. Camera
signals are fed to the dash radio/camera monitor and appear
when the gear selector is placed in reverse, or with side-view
cameras, actuated by the turn signals.
NOTE: In most motorhome installations, the dash
radio is powered by the auxiliary (coach) battery(ies).
When the back-up camera monitor is integrated
into the dash radio display, the Main Battery Switch
must be ON in order to activate the back-up camera
system.
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