Child Restraint; Sunvisors; Front/Side Slider Windows; Driving And Parking - Fleetwood 1990 Owner's Manual

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sudden maneuver or impact A child restraint system
can help protect a child while riding in a vehicle, Child
restraint systems are designed to be secured in the vehi-
cle seats by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder
belt, Children could be endangered in a crash if their
child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.
Children small enough for a child restraint system
should be restrained that way if at all possible. However,
the following may provide some degree of protection
if a child restraint is not used,
• Infants who cannot sit up should be placed in a
padded baby carrier. Put it crosswise on the vehicle
seat and securely restrain it with the vehicle's seat
belts.
• Children who can sit up by themselves should be
restrained with the seat belts provided. Never let
a child stand or kneel on any seat,
When using any child restraint system, be sure to read
and follow all instructions on installation and use that
come with the system,
When securing a child restraint with a lap belt that
has no retractor, pull the excess webbing through the
adjustment mechanism,
If the child restraint is still not secure, use a different
seating position in the vehicle and/or contact your dealer
and the child restraint manufacturer for help,
Sun Visors
The sun visors at the driver's and passenger's posi-
tions swing down and adjust to provide relief from glare
and bright skies. The visors do not adjust to shade the
side windows,
· Swivel tension may be adjusted with a flat blade
screwdriver at the tension adjusting screw,
Front/Side Slider Windows
Turn lock, slide window and/ or screen to open and
close,
DRIVING AND PARKING
Once you become accustomed to the feel of the con-
trols and the reference points from the driver's seat, you
will find driving the motor home comparable to driving
your family car. Become familiar with the position of
the motor home in traffic, and be cautious when
maneuvering to allow for the length and width of the
vehicle. Always allow extra room to corner and to change
lanes, learn to use the side mirrors to view the road
behind. Check them often,
Drive with consideration on the highway, observing
all speed and safety regulations. The best cruising speed
of your motor home will vary with road and weather
conditions.
Remember that your motor home is heavier than a
car, making it less maneuverable and harder to stop.
Also, because of its greater side surface area, it is more
easily affected by cross winds. Allow extra distances
for passing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed,
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particularly in traffic and in gusty wind conditions,
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult
if done with reasonable care, Observe proper vehicle
speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on
hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads,
Downshift when descending grades, Engine braking
power will help control vehicle speed, and relieve some
of the strain on the brakes,
Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving
factors are sometimes unpredictable, and mountain driv-
ing or desert temperatures can put extreme demands
on drivetrain components-especially the transmission,
Under extreme heat conditions you may need to turn
off the vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and
transmission cooling.
Allow for the extra height of your motor home and
avoid areas having low overhead clearance, Check for
lOW-hanging tree branches or other obstructions
whenever you drive or park. Avoid low roofs when pull-
ing in for service, Always check overhead clearances
of overpasses and bridges, This may be particularly im-
portant if you drive with the overhead vents open or
if the motor home is equipped with a roof air condi-
tioner, roof rack, CB or TV/radio antenna.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for
poles or obstructions as the front and rear portions of
the motor home swing wider than an automobile, When
parking on an incline, turn the front wheels into the curb
in the direction of the roll to aid the parking brake. Always
shift the transmission to PARK ("P"I and set the park-
ing brake when parking,
FUEL AND FUEL' SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator's Manual in the Owner's
Information Package for fuel recommendations, Since
the generator fuel supply is the same as the motor home
engine fuel supply, consult the operating instructions
for the generator before deciding on a fuel type,
Fuel Fill
The fuel filler cap is located on the rear of the coach,
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure within
the tank as the gasoline warms during use or hot
weather, Under certain conditions, sudden release of this
pressure when removing the gasoline cap can spray
gasoline from the fill opening, causing a possible hazard,
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE
CAP. ROTATE IT SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH TO
ALLOW PRESSURE TO RELEASE. AFTER ANY
"HISSING" SOUNDS STOP. COMPLETE THE
REMOVAL OF THE CAP.
To protect the gasoline system from excessive pressure
or vacuum, or from sudden release of pressure, replace
lost caps with caps of the same design available from
your Fleetwood motor home dealer.
Clean up fuel spills immediately, Raw fuel spilled on
the motor home could damage the exterior finish, and
is a serious fire hazard.