Allegro Bay Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety ConsiderationsPrior to using your motor home, especially for the first time or after a long period of non-use, please readthoroughly all the instructions in both the Owner’s Manual and the chassis-manufacturer’s manual beforeattempting to operate your motor home. There are several safety considerations which you should realize andfollow while your Allegro Bay is in motion. These safety considerations, as well as others meant to precludeany damage to the motor home, are listed in this chapter. Besides the driver, it would be helpful for thepassengers to be familiar with these safety considerations and precautions, too.WarningBefore your motor home is to be operated, be sure that you have read the entireOwner’s Manual and that you fully understand the equipment on your motor home andhow to use that equipment safely.General WarningWarningAny portable, fuel-burning (e.g., charcoal, propane, butane, wood) equipment must notbe used inside the motor home. Any use of such equipment inside the motor homemay readily cause fires and/or asphyxiation by carbon-monoxide poisoning. Further,such unauthorized use would probably invalidate your motor-home insurance policy.In general, there are several “common-sense” safety precautions that should be taken every time themotor home is to be used on the road; these precautions include:• Only seats with seat belts should be used while the motor home is in motion; those seat beltsshould be worn by all people (driver, passengers) in the motor home at that time.• While the motor home is moving, lock all seats in the forward-facing position to providemaximum safety for the users.• While the motor home is moving, no one inside should ever stand or kneel on seats (e.g., youngchildren).2-2