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DRIVING AND VEHICLE CONTROL
EXHAUST BRAKE
Your motor home
i~
eq-uipped with an Exhaust Brake. Thi,>cxhausl brake
i~
an auxiliary hraking device for slowing down
yOU(
vehicle. It reduces the
need to usc the service hrakes, thus reducing_wear and tear on the service
braking system. When the exhaust brake is activated lhe brake lights 011 the
vehicle and the dash brake indicator light
will
illuminate.
The exhaust hrake system is controlled by a master ON/OPF switch on the
dash side-pod and a throllie switch located in the throttle system. This unit will
only function when the master switch is ON and the throttle pedal is at or Ilcar
idle. On dry road
COllditions
your exhaust hrake master switch can be left ON
at all times.
Using the exhaust brake on wet or slippelY roads-especially on cllrves-
mHy CHllse over-braking of the wheels and cause you to skid.
1t
may also
increase the stopping distance.
See
the
Chassis
Opcrator's/Owner's Guide!
Manual for additional information.
MIRRORS AND PARKING.
Bealeltto yourvehic1c's position in traffic. Usecaution when maneuvering
to allow for the .length and width of the vehicle. Always allow extra room to
, corner and tochangelanes.YoUfvehide's rear view mirrors will helpyoukeep
aware or your vehicle's position and the position of other vehicles 'a,nd/or
obst]~lldi()ns
near your motor home. You must monitor tl]em constantly while
you are driving. BeCome familiar with the operation: of the mirrors and learn
In
use them to view
()hjed~
and the mad beside and behind. the. motor home.'
NOTE: Objects viewed in convex mirrors appear smaller and
farther away than they actually are.
The rear view minors are controlled from a panclloeated to the dri ver's len.
'n] adjust the minors, select either LEFT or RIGHT mirror and press the
appropriate arroW
J
Activate the minor heaters by pressing the HEATER
position.
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