Ready To Leave; Starting And Warmup; Safety Belts - Fleetwood Southwind 1984 User Manual

Avoid idling, When an engine idles it is
getting zero miles per gallon. If you must
stand for more than one minute, it's more
efficient to turn the engine off and restart it
again.
' .
. WARNING
BEFORE MOTOR HOME'S PUT IN MOTION,
FASTEN SEAT BELTS AND DO. NOT ALLOW
PASSENGERS TO OCCUPY ANY SEAT
OR BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH
A SEAT BELT.
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READY TO LEAVE
The following suggestions may be helpful when you are ready to
ieave.
STARTING AND WARMUP
For best results, follow the recommendations in your Chassis
Operator's Manual when starting or operating your engine.
NOT!::: Be sure transmission is in "P" park and parking brake is
engaged to keep the motor home from rolling. If the
parking brake needs adjustment, see the Chassis
Operator's Manual for adjustment instructions.
SAFETY BELTS
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle. For
your protection, fasten all belts while your motor home is in
motion. The driver'S seat and all other seats designed to carry
passengers while under way have been equipped with lap belts.
NOTE: All riders should be furnished with and use seat belts
while the vehicle is in motion. Seats which are not
equipped with safety belts should not be occupied while
vehicle is in motion and will be labeled: "NOT FOR USE
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION". It is not possible;'
to belt in persons using beds. Do not occupy' beds while"
traveling.
Adjust seat belts as follows:
• Pivot buckle at right angles to the belt and pull to the desired ...
length.
• To fasten belt, be sure it is not twisted, then push the tongue
end of one belt into the buckle of the mating belt. Be sure it
latches. Pull the loose end of the belt to tighten.
• To release the belt, depress the button in the center of the
buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle.
Adjust the belt as Iowan the abdomen and as snug as comfort
will allow, for greatest safety. Never use a belt for more than one
person at a time. If your belts have been equipped with
retractors, be sure belt is pulled all the way out of the retractor.