Phaeton Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes | Wherever You

DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn the majority of states, it is the law that seat belts must be used (fastened snugly about the chestand hip areas), anytime the motor home is in motion, to provide desired protection in the eventof a crash.Any fire extinguisher(s) should be inspected on a monthly basis to assure that each extinguisher isproperly charged and ready for operation.Any smoke and/or carbon-monoxide (CO)/liquid propane (LP) alarm(s) should be regularlyinspected and tested. If being used for the first time, the smoke and/or CO/LP alarm should beproperly activated and fresh batteries installed before the motor home is placed into service.Prior to any trip, the smoke and/or CO/LP alarm(s) should be manually tested to assure theircorrect operation. Immediately replace any defective components (e.g., weak batteries). Neversleep in a motor home not having functional smoke and/or CO/LP alarm(s).While the motor home is moving, the sleeping facilities are not to be used.In the event of an emergency, be sure to be familiar with all escape exits (doors, escape window).Do not use the emergency window as a routine exit; this is strictly to be used for emergencypurposes only.Prior to DepartureFor your continued safety and convenience, the following is a representative “check list” designed toassure your safety while driving:Clean all windows, mirrors, and light lenses (front, back, side) to assure that you can “see” and“be seen.” Reposition any mirrors or other fixtures to provide an unobstructed view (front, sides,and back) from the driver’s seat.Remove or secure all loose fixtures (e.g., awnings, flags, antennas, portable lights) to keep themfrom falling from the motor home when the motor home is in motion.Make a “walk-around” visual inspection of the motor home to note any irregularities (e.g., loosetrim) or problems (e.g., low tires); correct noted problems accordingly.Check all exterior storage-compartment and generator-compartment doors to make sure that theyare properly latched. If need be, check inside all exterior compartments to make sure that allcargo and equipment are properly secured so that they won’t work loose and become hazardsduring sudden starts and stops.Check tires for proper inflation (i.e., cold inflation pressure: 100 psig); if the motor home has notbeen used, make sure that the “cold inflation” pressure is maintained. If the motor home hasvery recently been used, make sure that the “hot inflation” pressure (see the tire-manufacturer’sliterature to determine appropriate “hot inflation” pressure) is maintained. All tire pressuresshould be within 1-2 pounds (psig) of each other.2-3