Introduction; Warranties - Fleetwood Tioga 1996 Owner's Manual

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the
growing family of motor home owners. We sincerely
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home has been designed to provide you
with years of carefree, pleasant traveling and vacation-
ing. Your motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the
American National Standards Institute A 119.2, CSA
Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These stan-
dards establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and
other requirements for performance and safety. Com-
pliance with ANSI and CSA standards is indicated by
the seal attached just outside the entry door.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
require care and regular maintenance in orderto deliver
maximum value and performance. The dealer will give
you basic operating and maintenance instructions; how-
ever, supplement this by reading all instructional mate-
rial furnished with the motor home in the Owner's
Information Package and Chassis Operator's
Manual. This information outlines important areas of
maintenance and provides a maintenance schedule for
you to follow for safe, trouble free service from your
motor home. Study these instructions carefully before
you operate the motor home for the first time. A good
working knowledge of your motor home and how to care
for it will help you enjoy many miles and years of
recreational living.
NOTE: This manual describes many features of
your motor home and includes instructions for
its safe use. This manual, including photographs
and illustrations,
is
of
a
general nature only
Some equipment and features described or
shown in this manual may be optional. Because
of the continuous program of product improve-
ment conducted by Fleetwood, it
is
possible
that recent product changes may not be in-
cluded. Th'e instructions included inthis manual
are intended
as a
guide, and in no way extend
the responsibilities of the manufacturing sub-
sidiary, parent company or affiliates beyond the
standard written warranty
as
presented
in
this
manual.
In this manual, statements preceded by the following
words are of special significance:
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INTRODUCTION
"WARNING" means that there is the possibil-
ity of personal injury to yourself and others.
"CAUTION" means that there is the possibility
of damage to the vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points of particular interest
for more efficient and convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements while
you read this manual.
NOTE: This product
is
designed for recreational
use and short term occupancy only It
is
not
designed or intended to be used
as
permanent
housing. Use of this product for long term or
permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics, carpet-
ing, drapes, appliances and fixtures. Damage
or deterioration due to long term occupancy
is
not be considered normal, and will under the
terms of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse,
or neglect, thereby reducing your warranty pro-
tection. Before considering this motor home for
long term occupancy, consult the relevant sec-
tions in this manual.
If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte-
nance, or service, please contact yoUr dealer immedi-
ately so he can assist you. Your dealer's Service or
Sales Department will handle any normal problems
which might occur.
WARRANTIES
Your motor home is covered by one of the most compre-
hensive warranty programs in the RV industry. Please
refer to the warranty in the front of this manual. It
explains your rights and obligations, as well as the
rights and obligations of the dealer and manufacturer.
Please read this section carefully. You will be better
informed in case you have a warranty-related problem,
and your dealer will be better able to get you on the road
again. If you have any questions about the warranty or
what it does or does not cover, please contact your
dealer.
The materials in yourOwner's Information Package
contain warranty information and operating instructions
on the various appliances and components in your