Towing Automobiles; Cockpit And Driver's Controls; Driverlpassenger Seats; Seat Belts - Fleetwood Tioga 1988 Owner's Manual

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Do not tow a trailer weighing more than 3500
pounds,or more than recommended by the
chassis manufacturer, whichever is less.
Heavier trailers can cause damage to the motor
home structure or drive train, cause unstable
driving or handling characteristics, or restrict
your rights under the Ownercare warranty.
Consult your chassis manufacturer dealer for
. the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of
the motor home chassis. The GCWR is tne total
weight of the fully loaded motor home with
driver, all passengers and all cargo, and the fully
loaded trailer.
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Information on specific combinations of
engines, axles ratios, and Gross Combined
Weight Ratings applicable to towing situations
is available through your dealer or from the
chassis manufacturer. Ask for the chassis
manufacturer's "Towing Guide" that applies to
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your vehicle.
Alternate gear ratios may be available for
special towing neec;ls. Contact your local
chassis manufacturer dealer for recommenda-
tions. Exceeding the chassis GCWR may cause
damage to your motor home drive train or
chassis; unstable driving and handling
characteristics, and may void your warranty.
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Weigh your motor home fully loaded with driver,
passengers, cargo, and the fully loaded. trailer
attached. Do not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of any axle, and do not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
either the motor home' or the trailer, or the
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of the
motorhome. If any of these· ratings are
exceeded, weight must be eliminated or shifted
until scale weights are equal to or less than
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Towing Automobiles
If you plan to tow an automobile with your motor
home, the tongue weight must not exceed 250
pounds. The Gross Combined Weight must not exceed
the GCWR.
CAUTION: Towing devices (other than wheeled
dollies) that raise the front or rear wheels of the
vehicle in tow off the ground create tongue
weights in excess of the 250 pounds maximum,
and must not be used.
COCKPIT AND DRIVER'S CONTROLS
. (Consult Chevrolet or Ford Chassis
, Operator's Manual for details)
Auxiliary Start System
, The Auxiliary Start System permits using the aux-
iliary battery (see Electrical System) to start the motor
home engine if the main vehicle battery is discharg-
ed. To use the Auxilfary Start System:
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Auxiliary Start Switch
1. Be sure the vehicle is stopped, shift to "P"
(PARK) and apply the parking brake.
2. Press and hold the Auxiliary Start switch
on the instrument panel.
3. Start engine with ignition switch.
4. Release Auxiliary Start switch.
The AUXiliary 'Start System has no effect on the
vehicle except to aid in starting the motor home
engine. If the vehicle alternator is operating properly,
the batteries will be recharged while driving (see Elec-
trical System).
Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer four posi-
tion/comfort adjustments:
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CAUTION: Do not ildJust the seat position while
the vehicle is In motion.
Forward/Back -, The forward/back lever is
located 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 position.
Swivel - The swivel lock lever is located under
the 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 side bottom of the seat. .
Push the lever down to recline. The angle is
continuously variable. Release lever at desired
angle.
Seat Belts
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your
vehicle. For your protection, always use your seat