CRUISE AMERICA LOCATIONS Selected Cruise America Location maps are presented here for your convenience. U.S. locations are list
CALIFORNIA: SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) 796 66TH AVENUE / ZHONE WAY OAKLAND, CA (510) 639-7125 From SFO airport, go south on US 101 to
NEVADA: LAS VEGAS (LAS) 6070 BOULDER HIGHWAY LAS VEGAS, NV (702) 456-6666 From Las Vegas International Airport go to Russell Ro
WASHINGTON: EVERETT (EVT) 12201 HIGHWAY 99 S. (425) 355-8935 From Airport, take S.R. 518 eastbound to I-5 northbound. Continue
SECTION 2: THE MOTORHOME CAB • • • • • • • • Warning lights Warning chimes and buzzers Gauges Controls Seats and seat belts Ign
THE MOTORHOME CAB SPEED CONTROL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEADLAMP CONTROL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM GEARSHIFT ELECTRONIC SOUND SYSTEM EM
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) If the light remains on or flashes continuously, call Travelers Assistance. With the ABS light on,
Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. O
GAUGES ODOMETER/ TRIPOMETER WINDOW Engine oil pressure gauge Shows the engine oil pressure. Sufficient pressure exists as long
CONTROLS Headlamp Control The headlamp control is located on the dash, left of the steering column. Pull it toward you to the f
Speed Control All of the controls are located on the center section of the steering wheel. Do not use the speed control in heav
Overdrive and Tow/Haul Button The Overdrive or Tow/Haul button is located at the end of the gearshift lever. To operate, push t
Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle and it allows selection of the heater,
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS (Safety Restraints) There are two adjustments which may be made to To unfasten, push the release button an
IGNITION SWITCH The ignition switch has five positions. Note that the positions are not marked. ACCESSORY - allows the electric
4. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop. 5. CAT/Tune: Press W or X
24. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access/adjust the following functions: Autoset: Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display
SECTION 3: DRIVING & ROAD RULES Safe Driving in North America • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Before driving away Sta
Before Driving Away Note: Do not let anyone else drive the motorhome. Only the renter and those listed on the Rental Agreement
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle Before starting the engine, make sure that all vehicle occupants have bucked their safety belts
A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute or RPM. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to
Brakes The service brakes are self adjusting. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concer
Driving Using the Shifter Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature. This feature prevents you from s
D (Drive) This shifter position is for normal driving. It allows the transmission to use all gears which reduces fuel consumpti
Safe Driving Tips Speed • Drive at a steady rate to save fuel. Stay centered in your lane. • Remember that you are driving a hi
Passing Side mirrors do not present a complete rear view when changing lanes. Be careful of your blind spots directly next to t
Hills (Up and Down Driving) When climbing hills, the transmission will automatically shift to lower gears. This decreases the s
Inclement or Freezing Weather Reduce speed in windy or wet conditions. The size of motorhomes make them susceptible to crosswin
Road Signs 31
ROAD INTERSECTION SIGNS (SLOW DOWN) 32
SCHOOL CROSSWALK (be prepared to stop) RAILROAD CROSSING (be prepared to stop) 33
School Buses and Crosswalks School Crosswalk: Be Prepared to Stop Stopping for School Bus Our customers, especially those from
Turning Left from Odd Number Lane Streets Many streets in North America with an odd number of driving lanes (3, 5, 7) use the m
Stopping for Fuel and Propane (L.P. Gas) Before Refilling the Fuel Tank and/or LPG Tank: • Turn off all gas appliances (furnace
SECTION 4: ACCIDENTS, BREAKDOWNS & MAINTENANCE • • • • Accidents Insurance certificates Emergency service and repair How to gua
ACCIDENTS, BREAKDOWNS AND MAINTENANCE Accidents In case of an accident, notify Cruise America immediately by calling toll free
Policy No.: (Póliza No.): Seguros Comercial America, S.A. de C.V. Insurgentes Sur No. 3900 14000 Mexico, D.F. ABCXYZ123 GENERIC
Emergency Service and Repair In case of mechanical failure rendering the vehicle inoperable, get the vehicle completely off the
Departure Kit During check-out you received a departure kit. These items are at no additional charge to you. The departure kit
Smoke Detector Alarm CAUTION: Please do not disconnect the smoke alarm for the sake of convenience when cooking foods that may
Carbon Monoxide Detector The CO (carbon monoxide) detector is located either above the rear bed or above the dinette. The detec
SECTION 6: CAMPGROUND TIPS & EQUIPMENT LOCATOR • Campgrounds: Arriving at the campground: Electrical hook-up Water hook-up Sewe
CAMPGROUNDS Arriving at the Campground Always try to arrive at your destination while there is still some daylight so you can r
Water hook up, continued Note: some campgrounds have very high water pressure, which may cause a leak in your water system. If
Campground Etiquette Common sense rules of etiquette prevail when you check into any campground, public or commercial. Whether
Departing the Campground 1. Disconnect the shore line from the campsite receptacle, plug the end of the electric cord back into
Typical Vehicle Specifications Vehicle Type Class Engine Transmission Drive Wheels Power Brakes Power Steering Dash air conditi
Motorhome Equipment Location WATER TANK FILL WATER TANK REFRIGERATOR VENT WATER TANK DRAIN STORAGE ENGINE EXHAUST BATTERY 110 V
The Monitor Panel Location: In most motorhomes the monitor panel is located above the stove in the range hood. Function: These
You can determine the level in holding tank 1 (toilet waste) by looking down the toilet to see how full it is. On occasion, the
Troubleshooting the Monitor Panel Problem No lights on panel Possible cause 1. Blown fuse. 2. 40-amp breaker. 3. Dead battery.
SECTION 7: THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Electrical system: 12-volt, 120-volt • Chassis Electrical • The Power Converter • The Genera
Electrical System All motorhomes are equipped with two separate electrical systems: (1) a 12 volt DC system (direct current fro
Chassis Electrical The chassis or cab has a set of fuses and circuit breakers that are separate from the coach and run independ
Under-Dash Fuse Rating/Service KEY AMPS SERVICE KEY AMPS SERVICE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5A 4WABS MODUL
22 A 21 20 B 19 18 28 25 17 27 26 24 23 16 15 14 13 12 1 11 4 3 6 E 5 H 2 F J Engine Compartment Fuses (Power Distribution Box)
The Power Converter All modern recreational vehicles operate on two different electrical systems: a 12-volt dc (direct current)
The Generator Note: Some Cruise America RV's are not equipped with a generator. The generator is designed to provide 120 volt e
• Τo stop the generator, press and hold the lower end of the start/stop button until the generator stops completely. Restarting
Resetting Circuit Breakers: • If a breaker in the main power distribution panel trips or the breaker on the generator does, you
Troubleshooting the 120 Volt System 1. The shore line must be plugged into either an external 120v receptacle (Option 1 at righ
Troubleshooting the 12 Volt System 1. The coach battery may be low (this can be checked at the monitor panel). You may charge y
40A BREAKER (RESET BUTTON ON BACK SIDE) 40A BREAKER (RESET BUTTON ON TOP) REMOVE DRAWER RAISE BOARD UNDER MATTRESS POWER CONVER
SECTION 8: THE 120-VOLT APPLIANCES • Convection Microwave • Roof air conditioner
The Convection Microwave Oven About the MicrowaveThe microwaves used in Cruise America motorhomes are manufactured for use in R
How to Use the Microwave A convection microwave uses convection cooking to take the place of a conventional oven. When you star
Basic Cooking (continued) Grill Cooking - uses resistance Roast Cooking - uses both microwave and convection heat heating eleme
Troubleshooting the Microwave Oven ProblemPossible causeSolutionOven inoperative and no display No 110v power to microwave 1. I
Roof Air Conditioner How it operatesCool air is generated by recycling the air from inside the motorhome (return air), sending
REMOVE FILTERS TO CLEAN (ONE EACH SIDE) Carrier Air Conditioner Control Panel Carrier Air Conditioner Filter Air Conditioner St
SECTION 9: THE L.P. GAS APPLIANCES • L.P. Gas System • L.P. Gas Leak Detector • Refrigerator • Stovetop (range) & oven • Furnac