Allegro RED Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –ALLEGRO RED® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURESFigure 9-8. Rear View MirrorMirrorsWhen the electric steps are fully retracted and the motor home is being made readyfor travel, be sure to activate the electric cover bydepressing the step cover switch located on thepassenger side console (Figure 9-8).Activating either switch will cause the stairwellcover to be electrically deployed from a recessbeneath the floor in front of the passenger’s seat.This precaution will provide a safe travelingenvironment for anyone using the passenger’s seatduring travel.Other exterior features include optional power-assisted awnings (patio awning, doorawning, or both). If such are available, they can be controlled from the switchFigure 9-9. Stairwell Cover (FullyDeployed)console located in the stairwell of the Allegro RED. Additionally, a patio light switch and a cargo light switch may beused to provide illumination on the patio side of the motor-home exterior and in the exterior storage compartmentareas under the motor home, as needed.This motor home is equipped with convex, remote-controlled, exterior, rear-view mirrors (Figure 9-10)—black arestandard; chrome are optional. Always adjust the mirrors for maximum rear visibility prior to driving. If another driver isto drive, be sure the mirrors are readjusted to accommodate the second driver.These standard, black mirrors are adjusted by using the multi-directional switch located on the dashboard. Select themirror to be adjusted by pointing the arrow in the direction of that mirror. Move thecontrol in the direction of movement desired to obtain the best view for that mirror.The adjustment control moves the top half of both mirrors. The bottom half of eachmirror is convex and is adjusted manually.Figure 9-10. MirrorDetailed instructions for these manual adjustments can be found in the manufacturer’sliterature available in the Owner’s Information Package. However, this brief overviewof mirror adjustment can begin the process: The top portion of the mirror should beadjusted horizontally so that you can see your own motor home in the one inchsurface closest to the motor home; the remaining portion of the mirror now permitsyou to see the road behind you. The mirror should be adjusted vertically so that youcan see the rear bumper on the bottom of the plane portion of the mirror.The convex mirrors should be adjusted horizontally so that you can see your own motor home in 1/3 of the mirror.These convex mirrors should then be adjusted vertically to allow you to see any other vehicles alongside your motorhome.These mirrors also contain heating elements to defog or de-ice the mirror glass during cold weather operation.The “on/off” switch for this feature is located by the adjustment control. Further adjustment of the mirrormay be necessary at the swivel portion of the mirror arm.CautionObjects viewed in convex mirrors appear smaller andfarther away than they actually are9-6