Section 2: Driving Your Motor Home; Fuel Selection; Starting And Stopping Engine; Filling The Fuel Tank - Winnebago Journey Owner's Manual

SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
1. Be sure that you adjust the interior and exte-
rior rear view mirrors to your driving prefer-
ence.
2. Adjust the driver's seat for proper distance
from foot pedals and steering wheel to allow
for safety and ease in controlling your vehi-
cle.
3. Place front seats in the forward facing posi-
tion.
4. Be sure to fasten all safety belts to fit you
comfortably, but tight enough to obtain the
full safety of the belts.
5. Make sure all doors are completely shut and
locked. When the doors are shut and locked,
there is less change of the doors flying open
in event of an accident. It also prevents unin-
tentional opening of doors and keeps intrud-
ers out of your vehicle.
6. Check to see that all gauges are operating
properly.
7. Check the fuel level in the vehicle.
8. Be certain that the fire extinguisher is fully
charged and secure in its mounting bracket.
CAUTION
Be sure hood and all compartment
doors are latched securely before
driving vehicle.
"KEY ONE" LOCK SYSTEM
Your coach is equipped with the new Key
TM
One lock system. A single key will open every
door lock in the entire motor home (except the se-
curity deadbolt lock on the entrance door). This
means you don't have to sort through a handful of
keys to find the right one for the water fill door or
the luggage doors or the entrance door or the
driver's door.
The key number for your coach is registered in
our factory database, so if you ever lose your
keys, any Winnebago Industries dealership can
easily order a new key for you. They are also
equipped with special master keys and can un-
lock your coach for you if needed.
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FUEL SELECTION

Refer to your Freightliner chassis operating
guide for the manufacturer's recommendations
on proper fuel selection.
Winter Fuel Waxing and Anti-Gel Additives
In sub-freezing temperatures, #2 diesel fuel
can form small wax crystals that become trapped
in the fuel filter and block the fuel flow to the
engine, causing it to stall out. At sub-zero tem-
peratures, the fuel can congeal and turn
"slushy". If this happens, the only remedy is to
have the vehicle towed into a heated facility to
allow the fuel to warm up and become fully
liquid again.
During winter time, most truck stops and
reputable filling stations have winter blend
diesel fuels available that are less susceptible to
waxing.
There are also commercially available prod-
ucts, typically called anti-gel additives, to add to
diesel fuel while filling the tank to inhibit wax
formation in freezing temperatures.
Consult your Freightliner chassis guide or
Caterpillar engine guide for more information on
fuel requirements and additives.

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

Diesel fuel, especially #2 grade, can foam up
while being pumped into the tank. Sometimes
this foam can cause the pump nozzle to shut off
before the tank is actually full. Allow the foam to
settle then resume filling at a slower flow rate
until the tank is full.
Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity........... 90 gal. diesel
STARTING AND
STOPPING ENGINE
Refer to your Freightliner chassis operating
guide for the manufacturer's recommendations
on starting and stopping the engine.