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Summary of Contents for Swift Escape 664
- Page 1 Quick User Guide for the Swift Escape 664 Height 2.85m Length 6.72m Overall Width (Mirrors Folded) 2.24m...
- Page 2 Pre-Start Checks There are a lot of items that need to be safely stowed before driving the vehicle, please follow this checklist – it starts outside and works forward through the vehicle. Gas off Bike rack secure Mains cable stowed and cupboard door secured Step retracted Levelling ramps stowed away TV aerial down, and red spot to the rear (to avoid being caught by overhead...
- Page 3 Fiat Ducato Cab Bonnet release Fuel filler cap DIESEL FUEL ONLY Emergency toolkit MP3 ‘mini jack’ stereo input 5 speed manual 2 x 12v power gearbox sockets for GPS Central locking (night time) Lockable storage...
- Page 4 Driving a Large Vehicle The dimensions of this vehicle are printed on the front cover. Width: Although it appears big, the van is actually not much wider than an ordinary car. The exterior mirrors are the widest part of the vehicle, and they give you a good “feel” for the width.
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Page 5: Fire Safety
External Step The retractable step simply pulls out, but to return it, you must lift and push at the same time. There is an audible alarm if you start the engine without retracting the step. Fire Safety Fire extinguisher located behind passenger front seat Fire blanket located in kitchen area... - Page 6 Levelling If the motorhome is not level when parked, it can prevent the fridge from working, and affect the drainage of water from the shower trays. More importantly, it can make sleeping uncomfortable. Levelling ramps are provided to assist in levelling the motorhome. These can be used to lift either one end of alternatively one side.
- Page 7 Water The motorhome has two separate on-board water tanks, 65 litres for fresh tap water and 70 litres for waste water. This water is exclusively what has gone down the drains of either the sink or the shower. It does not include the toilet waste - which is completely separate.
- Page 8 Toilet Turn on the water pump to enable the electric flush. The whole toilet bowl can swivel to make a little more elbow room. The outlet in the bottom of the toilet bowl is normally closed with a sealing “blade”. Move it out of the way by sliding the lever at the front.
- Page 9 Emptying the Toilet This job is not as bad as you might expect. Inside the van, make sure that the slide valve in the bottom of the toilet bowl is closed. Go outside, and open the toilet compartment. Lift the orange latch and withdraw the grey tank. Release the handle from its latches, extend it from the body.
- Page 10 Electrics The van has a 16amp 230v mains input connection on the left side. This is connected using the long orange cable from the storage compartment. First connect the larger of the two plugs to the van as shown. Then connect the other end of the cable to the socket provided by the campsite.
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Page 11: Control Panel
Control Panel The control panel for the electrics is located above the habitation door, this uses touch buttons for switching both ‘on’ and ‘off’. The panel goes to sleep, and it may be necessary to touch a button twice to have the desired effect. - Page 12 Replacing fuses & bulbs Sometimes fuses and bulbs will blow, this is not anything to get too concerned about, as they are easily changed. Spare fuses are included in the spare bulb pack located under the drivers seat. Never replace a fuse with one of a higher rating. This is a potential fire risk. There are two main fuse locations: Fuses for the motorhome electrics (fridge, pump etc), are under the right...
- Page 13 Music The JVC radio plays audio CDs and MP3 CDs, and has an auxiliary input to connect to an iPod or MP3 player using a 3mm jack (headphone socket).
- Page 14 TV and DVD The 16” Avtex TV works on 12v, so it is usable without a 230V mains connection, and rear seat passengers can watch DVDs while travelling. There are two HDMI inputs for other video equipment such as a PlayStation, and both VGA and USB sockets.
- Page 15 Gas (LPG) Please Note: it is illegal to use gas devices in petrol filling stations, indoor car parks and on ferries due to the ignition hazard. Turn off at the cylinder whenever the vehicle is moving. The gas compartment is beside the door. Ensure safety To turn the gas on, open the ‘tap’...
- Page 16 Gas Cooking The lid of the cooker should always be raised before use and not lowered until the hob has cooled. It must be down when travelling. Some people put a towel under the glass to stop rattles when travelling. There is a spark ignition switch.
- Page 17 Fridge The left knob connects the fridge to one of three sources of power:- Gas, 12v engine-driven alternator, or 230v mains voltage, and O = Off The right hand knob adjusts the temperature (the bigger the dot, the colder the setting). Using Gas Turn the left knob to the gas position.
- Page 18 Central Heating - Gas The Truma heater works on gas or 230v mains electricity, or (briefly) both at once. Most sites provide free electricity. The heater has a variable speed fan which distributes warm air in the van, and makes the case of the heater less hot to the touch. (b) Fan Control.
- Page 19 Central Heating - Electric Electricity is usually provided as part of the campsite fee at no extra cost. If so you should use electric heating in preference to gas. If it is very cold you can use both at once. Besides the controls detailed below, there is fan switch on the heater itself.
- Page 20 Water Heating Make sure the water tank is not empty. Water is heated by gas and /or an 850W (3.7amp) electrical heater. Electricity is usually provided as part of the campsite fee at no extra cost. The boiler can heat 10 litres of water in around 20 minutes, or around 80 minutes if room heater is being used as well.
- Page 21 Table The table is detachable: Unclip the foot of the support leg by sliding it to the left of the van. Then you can lift the left edge, rotating the table up at about 30 degrees, and then it will unhook from the side rail.
- Page 22 Made up Bed To assemble the double bed from the dinette area, you will need to drop the table as described above. Check that the short table leg is in place. Remove the base cushion from the short sofa on the left, and lift up the frame. Take out the grey cushions, slide out the extension, and fold down the support frame onto the floor.
- Page 23 TV Aerial: Status type Before you begin, look around for other TV aerials, and note which way they are pointing, and whether the bars on the aerials are horizontal or vertical. The aerial is adjusted from inside the wardrobe. Unscrew the big white finned nut (red arrow) to allow the aerial to be raised and then turned to face the same way as other aerials nearby.
- Page 24 Windows The clamping knob on the window support arm must be released before the window can be opened. The windows are closed using lever latches that incorporate a locking ventilation position, which holds the window securely a few millimetres ajar. Windows must be fully closed when driving.
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Page 25: Technical Data
Technical Data Fiat Multijet Diesel Engine 100 Engine Capacity 2198cc Engine Power lOObhp Engine Torque 250Nm Wheel Base 3.80 m Designated Passenger Seats 3 (total 4 belted seats including driver. All 3 point belts) Berths (Sleeping Positions) 4 Overall Length (No Ladder) 6.72m Overall Width (Mirrors Folded) 2.24m Overall Height 2.85m Maximum Technical Permissable Laden Mass (A) 3,500kg...