Side Slider Windows; Driving And Parking; Fuel And Fuel Systems; Fuel Fill - Fleetwood Jamboree 1990 User Manual

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
adjustment 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.
Side Slider Windows
Turn lock, slide window and/or screen to open and
close.
NOTE: Screens are not removable for cleaning. They
may be pushed out of their frames if the window
must be used for emergency exit. In this case, the
screens will be destroyed and will probably have
to be replaced.
DRIVING AND PARKING
Once you become accustomed to the feel of the con-
trols and the reference points from the driver's seat, you
will find driving the motor home comparable to driving
your family car. Become familiar with the position of the
motor home in traffic, and be cautious when maneuver-
ing to allow for the length and width of the vehicle.
Always allow extra room to corner and to change lanes.
learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Check them often.
Drive with consideration on the highway, observing all
speed and safety regulations. The best cruising speed
of your motor home will vary with road and weather
conditions.
Remember that your motor home is heavier than a
car, making it less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also,
because of its greater side surface area, it is more easily
affected by cross winds. Allow extra distances for pass-
ing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed, par-
ticularly in traffic and in gusty wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult
if done with reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle
speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on
hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads.
Downshift when descending grades. Engine braking
power will help control vehicle speed, and relieve some
of the strain on the brakes.
Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving fac-
tors are sometimes unpredictable, and mountain driving
or desert temperatures can put extreme demands on
drivetrain components-especially the transmission. Under
extreme heat conditions you may need to turn off the
vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and transmis-
sion cooling.
Allow for the extra height of your motor home and
avoid areas having low overhead clearance. Check for
low-hanging tree branches or other obstructions whenever
you drive or park. Avoid low roofs when pulling in for
service. Always check overhead clearances of overpasses
and bridges. This may be particularly important if you
drive with the overhead vents open or if the motor home
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is equipped with a roof air conditioner, roof rack, CB or
TV/radio antenna.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for
poles or obstructions as the front and rear portions of
the motor home swing wider than an automobile. When
parking on an incline, turn the front wheels into the curb
in the direction of the roll to aid the parking brake. Always
shift the transmission to PARK ("P") and set the park-
ing brake when parking.
FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator's Manual in the Owner's In-
formation Package for fuel recommendations.
Fuel Fill
The fuel filler cap is located at the rear of the coach.
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure within
the tank as the gasoline warms during use or hot weather.
Under certain conditions, sudden release of this pressure
when removing the gasoline cap can spray gasoline from
the fill opening, causing a possible hazard.
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE
CAp, ROTATE IT SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH TO
ALLOW PRESSURE TO RELEASE. AFTER ANY
"HISSING" SOUNDS STOP, COMPLETE THE
REMOVAL OF THE CAP.
To protect the gasoline system from excessive pressure
or vacuum, or from sudden release of pressure, replace
lost caps with caps of the same design available from
your Fleetwood motor home dealer.
Clean up fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled on
the motor home could damage the exterior finish, and
is a serious fire hazard.
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock
Today's automotive fuel and emissions systems are
sophisticated and highly engineered to meet Federal and
state emissions standards. They are also sometimes sen-
sitive to fuel types and blends, particularly blends that
are optimized for climatic conditions. Fuel refiners change
the additives in the fuel to compensate for temperature
variations during winter or summer months. This com-
pensation changes the "vapor pressure" of the fuel. This
means that the fuel vaporizes easier during the winter
than it does during the summer when higher air
temperatures help the fuel vaporize in the engine. Since
colder temperatures reduce the fuel's ability to vaporize
and burn in your engine, additives help raise the volatili-
ty of the fuel. This helps the engine start easier and run
smoother during winter months. Under the best of con-
ditions, the refiners supply their gas station customers
with the correct fuel for their location and seasonal con-
ditions. Sometimes though, fuel blended for winter is sup-
plied during summer months.
What this all means is that there is a possibility of
"vapor lock" during summer driving. This condition is
a combination of new engine design (with attendant
higher temperatures under the hood), and excessive fuel
vaporization caused by the vapor pressure of the fuel
you are using. If your engine and fuel system are pro-
perly tuned and maintained, you should not experience
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