Jump Starting; Engine Overheat - Winnebago Destination Manual Manual

SECTION 2 –
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
• Let the vehicle coast to a stop, gently steering
to a safe stopping place off the traffic lanes of
the road. Do not worry about damaging the
tire or wheel rim by driving on it. A tire or
wheel replacement is cheaper than damaging
the vehicle or injuring yourself.
• When you have come to a stop, activate your
hazard flashers to warn other motorists, then
exit the vehicle carefully.
• Set out flares or other warning devices.
Check your tires for proper inflation before
each trip and at least once a month with an
accurate tire gauge.
Recovery Towing
When calling a professional towing service,
we recommend that you advise them of your
coach length and approximate front axle weight
listed on your Vehicle Certification Label. This
will allow the towing operator to determine the
proper towing equipment to use.
We recommend that you ask for an underlift
(wheel lift or frame lift) type towing assembly for
safe towing.
Winnebago Industries
responsibility for damage incurred while towing
this vehicle.
NOTE: Consult the chassis manual for any
additional towing instructions or
precautions provided by the chassis
manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do not lift on bumper. Damage will result
to front end body parts.
2-8
®
does not assume
WARNING
Stay out from beneath the motor home
while it is suspended by the towing
assembly unless the vehicle is
adequately supported by safety stands.
Do not allow passengers to occupy a
towed vehicle.

JUMP STARTING

If your coach will not start from the chassis
battery, try using the battery boost switch to
divert power from the house batteries to the
starter. (See "Battery Boost Switch" information
in Section 3 - Driving Your Motor Home).
If you wish to try jump starting the engine
using another vehicle or booster system, see your
chassis manual for connecting jumper cables to
the automotive electrical system.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to push start this vehicle.
Damage to the transmission or other
parts of the vehicle will occur.

ENGINE OVERHEAT

If you see or hear steam escaping from the
engine compartment or have any other reason to
suspect an extreme engine overheating condition,
pull the vehicle over to the roadside as soon as it
is safe to do so, stop the engine, and get all
passengers out of the vehicle.
WARNING
Operating a vehicle under a severe
overheating condition can result in
damage to the vehicle and may result in
personal injury.