Engine Block Heater - Diesel Engine; Front Service Access - Winnebago Journey Manual

NOTE: Never attempt to start the vehicle by hot-
wiring.
Idling Diesel Engine
Do no idle the engine for excessively long
periods.
IMPORTANT: Long periods of idling are
not good for an engine because the combustion
chamber temperatures drop so low that the fuel
may not burn completely. This will cause carbon
to clog the piston rings and may result in stuck
valves.
Further Information
Refer to the chassis manual provided in your
InfoCase for the manufacturer's
recommendations on starting and stopping the
engine.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER –
DIESEL ENGINE
Your diesel engine is equipped with an engine
coolant heater to assist starting in freezing
temperatures. The power cord is located in the
rear cargo compartment on the driver side of the
coach. When plugged into the receptacle, the
heater is connected to both the shoreline and the
auxiliary generator, so a separate extension cord
is not needed. The power switch is located near
the monitor panel.
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Diesel Engine Heater Switch
(Located near monitor panel)
-Typical View
REMEMBER! Turn the Diesel Engine Heater
switch OFF after starting the engine. The heater
will keep operating for as long as it is supplied
with electricity. If the switch is left on, the engine
heater will come on each time you hook up the
shoreline cord or start the generator.

FRONT SERVICE ACCESS

(HOOD)
The front hood panel can be opened for access
to the air hose connector and service items such
as filling windshield washer fluid reservoir and
checking the generator oil.
Extending Front Hood Panel
1. Pull Release Lever straight out (toward front
end of coach) and extend hood.
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