CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........KITCHEN APPLIANCES ..... PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ..WHALE HEATING ......... EXTERNAL FEATURES ....... WATER SERVICES ........ GAS SERVICES ........THETFORD TOILET....... ELECTRICAL SERVICES ....WINDOWS AND BLINDS ....ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ....WIND-OUT AWNING......
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VENTILATION ........CAMPSITE ETIQUETTE ...... CENTRAL LOCKING ......ANNUAL CHECKLIST ......ENTRANCE STEP........WARRANTY ..........FIRE SAFETY .......... TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..GENERAL CARE ........WINTER CARE ........
For total peace of mind, all Auto-Trail vehicles registered in the UK are supplied with a comprehensive warranty. Please ensure that your dealer has explained all aspects of the warranty terms and conditions, as well as necessary servicing requirements.
In this instance, installed with the appliance/ also equipped with components Auto-Trail will not be held liable equipment manufacturer’s that are designed to operate in for any such failure and, as a instructions.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Loading your vehicle All models manufactured by Auto-Trail are of a well-balanced design. The most common causes of poor stability include: • Poor weight distribution inside the vehicle • Incorrect tyre pressure (see table below) Try to load heavy items as close to the floor as possible, between the axles and as evenly as possible side to side.
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Ensure that seat swivels are locked in the are your responsibility to ensure you comply. forward facing position. Reversing Vehicle levelling for their vehicle. Auto-Trail will not accept responsibility for any Proficiency at reversing can only Levelling of the campervan on your accident caused by a driver's...
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Instructions on how to change a wheel • Ensure handbrake is fully applied and use wheel chocks if necessary to ensure the vehicle cannot move. • Remove the wheel trims (if fitted). Use the wheel-brace to slacken off wheel nuts on the wheel to be changed. •...
All appliances installed by Auto-Trail are designed to work within this pressure range. Please ensure that any additional appliances not fitted by Auto-Trail are capable of working within this pressure. Fixed LPG tank Your vehicle has been fitted with a fixed LPG tank that is mounted underneath your vehicle (model specific).
Gas safety valves Gas flows from the cylinder, via a regulator, to a set of safety shut off valves that supply each individual appliance in the vehicle. The valves allow isolation of a single appliance without affecting the operation of any other equipment.
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Warning: Internal socket outlets should only be used be dedicated appliances. No appliance should be used outside the campervan whilst connected to an internal socket. Please ensure that the gas system is only modified and maintained by competent persons. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
PSU unit prior to using the vehicle for the first time. CONNECTING VEHICLE TO MAINS SUPPLY Your Auto-Trail vehicle is supplied with an orange mains hook-up cable that will connect your campervan to a suitable power supply, via the mains hook-up point on the vehicle. •...
ELECTRICAL SERVICES Leisure battery CONNECTING AND Your vehicle is equipped with a rechargeable leisure battery that is located in a dedicated battery DISCONNECTING THE compartment within your vehicle. Locations of LEISURE BATTERY leisure batteries vary from model to model, so please familiarise yourself with your battery location before Please ensure that all cigarettes are using your vehicle for the first time.
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The adjacent LED will illuminate when the pump is on, and also the level of the water tank will be displayed on the screen. Select Button: Use this button to select options / items or to change settings. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Your vehicle is fitted with the Media Pack as standard, including a Smart television and dashboard mounted infotainment system that incorporates a radio, satellite navigation system and reversing camera. It allows for connectivity to your exisiting mobile devices. Smart television Tuning the television Your campervan features a 21.5"...
A 12V cooling fan operates automatically above the grill cavity. It is normal for the flames on this burner to develop yellow tips as the grill heats up. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Using the oven • Open the door and push in the control knob, turning it anti-clockwise to the full rate position (240°C, gas mark 7/9). • Push the ignition button. • Keep the control knob pressed for about ten to fifteen seconds and then release •...
Switching off the refrigerator Before defrosting your refrigerator or storing your vehicle, switch off the refrigerator. Push the on/off switch as illustrated, and hold it for two seconds to switch off the refrigerator. All lights will go out. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
WHALE HEATING DESCRIPTION Gas heating button Whale air space heater Gas heating standby indicator The Whale air space heater is designer to provide heating to your motorhome. The Gas heating on heating system includes both an LPG burner and electric elements. You can use it with Frost protection mode (approx.
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Check the location of the water heater drain valve inside your vehicle OPEN POSITION and open it to fully drain the vehicle water system if it is not going to be used for more than three days, or if there is a risk of frost. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
Freshwater tank Your vehicle has an on-board freshwater tank that allows you to carry fresh water with you on your journey. This tank supplies all of the water systems inside your vehicle, and the volume is 135ltr. Water is pumped from the on-board tank by a self-priming and cancelling automatic pump throughout the vehicle.
• Open the drain valve on the wastewater tank to ensure it is fully empty (only drain into a suitable container). • Open and leave all taps inside the vehicle. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
THETFORD TOILET Thetford cassette toilet (C263) The toilet is made up of two parts: a permanently fixed toilet and a waste holding tank that is accessible from the outside of the vehicle. The removable waste holding tank is located under the toilet and can be removed via an access door on the outside of the campervan.
Please note: To prevent water damage to your campervan, do not travel with a waste-holding tank that is more than 75% full. This may cause leakage through the venting system. Thetford green toilet additives are completely safe to empty into a septic tank or small biological systems on camping sites. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
WINDOWS AND BLINDS Windows Condensation Your vehicle is fitted with side windows to provide It is a popular misconception that acrylic campervan light and ventilation to your vehicle. The number of windows are vacuum sealed; this is not so. The windows fitted will depend on the particular model windows can, as with domestic glazing, be susceptible that you have chosen.
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Please ensure all skylights are fully closed and locked before driving your vehicle away. Please note: Do not leave pleated night blinds in the closed position if the vehicle is being left in storage for any extended period of time. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
WIND-OUT AWNING Your vehicle may be fitted with a wind out awning which, when extended, will provide a shaded area next to your campervan. Winding out the awning • Place the winding handle into the socket on the left-hand side of the awning.
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VENTILATION Condensation Low level ventilation is provided via signs of misting up. Try to make cut-out in the furniture. High level sure all areas are at least partially Condensation occurs when warm ventilation is provided by skylights heated; condensation most often moist air meets a cold surface.
When inside the vehicle, the entrance doors can be locked or unlocked via the switch on the Fiat dashboard. Pressing button A will lock all entrance doors and the LED will illuminate. Press it again to unlock all entrance doors. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
ENTRANCE STEP Your vehicle may be fitted with an electric entrance step that is designed to assist you when entering and exiting your campervan. The step can be operated automatically with the central locking system, or manually via a button located next to the habitation entrance door.
FIRE SAFETY Smoke detectors in position. Care should be taken checks the settings of its against the risk of falling out when sensor and circuitry. If any of Your vehicle is fitted with a this bunk is used by children, and these settings are found to be battery-operated smoke alarm we would advise that the upper...
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A good quality car wax may be applied which will make washing even easier in the future. Abrasive cleaning agents must never be used to clean the exterior of Auto-Trail vehicles. Within the first twelve months, cracks and blisters may appear in the surface of the moulded GRP components.
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General household cleaning products should not be used, as they may cause the plastic to go brittle and crack. Auto-Trail will not be held responsible for any replacement if it is suspected that this was the case. Cupboards It is advisable to lightly oil cupboard catches, sliding bolts and hinges from time to time.
WINTER CARE Care should always be taken to ensure your campervan is receiving the best attention, particularly prior to going into winter storage. The following tips will be helpful for the periods when it is not regularly used. This applies if you store it in a compound away from home, or on your own driveway.
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230v electrical services checked by a qualified person. The water system should be flushed through using sterilising solution prior to the first use. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
CAMPSITE ETIQUETTE Campsite arrival Noise pollution and showers with care and consideration, leaving them in Please show consideration by a tidy condition. Park as close to the reception area thinking how the noise you create • Young children should be as possible and report your arrival.
Do not use any of your facilities treatment facility who will deal with it properly to such as cooking or washing in a way that minimise any environmental impact. may cause annoyance or inconvenience to those around you. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
ANNUAL CHECKLIST It makes good sense to check over your campervan at least every year. If you tend not to use it much during the winter months, check it over before storing it. Any defect, repairs or adjustments can then be made without rushing. At the start of the new season, check and clean the campervan inside and out, lubricate and top up any systems that may have been missed in the autumn and get ready to enjoy another year of fantastic trips away.
Check the condition and expiry date. If the date has secure. Make up the beds according to the manufacturer' s expired of the extinguisher is partly exhausted, replace. instructions and check for rigidity and safety. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
ANNUAL CHECKLIST GAS SYSTEMS Flame structure • Pilot flames: Should burn quietly and cleanly. Cylinders and regulators • Refrigerator: When the refrigerator gas control Check the compatibility of cylinders and regulators. is turned to maximum, the flame colour should Ensure that your regulator controls the gas to the be predominantly blue.
Couplings and fluids Avoid confusion by making sure proper markings are used. Blue for fresh water and red for waste water. Check that the filler positions are correctly designated 'petrol', 'diesel' and 'water' as appropriate. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
WARRANTY For total peace of mind, your Auto-Trail vehicle is covered by a comprehensive warranty on the base vehicle, the habitation compartment and the body integrity. For full terms and conditions, please visit the Auto-Trail website. FIAT WARRANTY The Fiat Ducato base of your Auto-Trail campervan has a two-year warranty.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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TOLERANCES Mass in Running Order (MRO) The MRO is the mass of the empty vehicle including a 75kg allowance for the driver and the diesel tank 90% full. The MRO is calculated with the freshwater tank empty and the LPG gas cylinder full. Should you choose to travel with your freshwater tank full, the payload figure should be adjusted accordingly.
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is just off the ground. • Remove the wheel nuts and wheel. • Fit the spare wheel and reverse the above procedure. • Tighten all nuts equally to the required torque setting. For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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WIRING SCHEMATIC TOGETHER WE’RE GOING PLACES...
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The following table shows the rating and circuit allocation for the three MCBs. FUSE RATING FUSE COLOUR DESCRIPTION 10 amps White 230V sockets/cooker Extra 230V sockets/heating system/combination 16 amps White (sockets), Yellow (heater) water heater 10 amps Black (fridge) Fridge/12V charger For more information visit www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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