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Hitch classification: Class II.
Do not use a load equalizing hitch. It could cause
structural damage to the frame members.
limit the tongue weight oftrailerortowing device to
am!iximum of 250 pounds. Heavier tongue
weights can damage your motor home rear
frame and body, cause unstable driving and
handling. characteristics, and will restrict your
rights under the Ownercare warranty.
Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than 3500
pounds, or more than recommended by the
chassis manufacturer, whichever is less. Heav-
ier vehicles can cause braking problems, dam-
. age the motor home structure or drive train,
cause unstable drivlrigor handling characteris-
tics, and restrict your rights under the Owner-
care warranty. Changinglhelrailer hitch will not
increase the low capacity' of the motor home
even if the chassis is rated at a higher level.
. The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is
. listed on 'the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR is
the maximum allowable weight Of both the loaded
motor home arid towed vehicle. Exceeding the
GCWR will cause damage to your motor home
drivetrain or chassis, unstable driving and han-
dling characteristics, and will reduce your war-
"'ranty protection.'
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer different posi-
tion/comfort adjustments:
.
WARNING
DO NOT ADJUST THE SEAT POSITION
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. YOU
MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Forward/Back - The
forwa~d/back
lever is lo-
cated under the front left of the seat. Pull the
lever toward the left outside of the seat to unlock.
Release the lock lever to secure the seat posi-
tion.
Swlvel- The swivel lock lever is located underthe
front right of the seat. Lift the lever forward and
up to swivel. The seat locks in the center, forward
position. When unlocked, the seat will swivel
freely around to the center position.
Recline - The recliner lever is located on the right
arm rest.
Seat Belts
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your
vehicle. Foryour protection, always use your seat belts.
The driver's seat and other seats designed to carry
passengers while moving have been equipped with seat
belts.
WARNING
ALL RIDERS SHOULD USE SEAT BELTS
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NEI-
THER SEATS WITHOUTSAFETV BELTS NOR
BEDS SHOULD BE OCCUPIED WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS IN MOTION •
Adjust seat belts as follows:
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. For greatest
safety, adjust the belt snugly as low on the
abdomen as comfort will allow.
To release the belt, depress the button in the
center of the buckle and slide the tongue out of
the buckle. Never use a belt for more than one
P!lrson at a time.
Child Restraint
All vehicle occupants, and especially children, should
be restrained whenever riding in vehicles. Holding a
child in your arms is not a substitute for seat belts or a
child restraint system. Child restraint systems are de-
signed to be secured in the vehicle seats by lap belts.
Children could be endangered'in a crash iftheir child
restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.
When using any child resiraini system, be sure to read
and follow all instructions on installation and use that
come with the system.
When securing a child restraint with a lap belt that has
no retractor, pull the excess webbing through the adjust-
ment mechanism.
If the child restraint is still not secure, use a different
seating position in the vehicle and/or contact your
dealer and the child restraint manufacturer for help.
DRIVING AND PARKING.
Once you become accustomed to the feel olthe controls
and the reference points from the driver's seat, you will
find driving a motor home comparable to driving your
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