Pacbrake Retarder (Exhaust Brake) - Fleetwood 1996 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING & VEHICLE CONTROL
Mountain driving or desert temperatures can put extreme demands on drive-
train components. Under extreme heat conditions you may need to turn off the
vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and transmission cooling.
PACBRAKE RETARDER (Exhaust Brake)
Your motor home is equipped with a PacBrake retarder. This exhaust brake
retarder is an auxiliary braking device for slowing down your vehicle. It
reduces the need to use the service brakes, thus reducing wear and tear on the
service braking system.
The exhaust brake retarder system is controlled by a master ON/OFF switch
on the dash and a throttle switch located in the throttle system. This unit will
only function when the master switch is ON and the throttle pedal is at or near
idle.
Using the exhaust brake retarder on wet or slippery roads--especially on
curves-may cause over-braking of the wheels and cause you to skid. It may
also increase the stopping distance. See the Chassis Owner's Manual for
additional infonnation.
MIRRORS & PARKING
Be alert to your vehicle's position in traffic. Use caution when maneuvering.
to allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always allow extra room to
corner and to change lanes. Your vehicle's rear view mirrors will help you keep
aware of your vehicle's position and the position of other vehicles
andlor
obstructions near your motor home. You must monitor them constantly while
you are driving. Become familiar with the operation of the side mirrors and
learn to use them to view objects and the road beside and behind the motor
home.
NOTE: Objects viewed in convex mirrors appear smaller and
farther away than they actually are.
The rear view mirrors are controlled from a panel located on the driver) left.
To adjust the mirrors, select either LEFf or RIGHT mirror and press the
appropriate arrow. Activate the mirror heaters by pressing the HEATER
position.
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