Audiovox ACC-40 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 53)

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SECTION 4

TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME

• Do not attempt to wade to your vehicle if the

water is above your knees - fast moving water

exerts an enormous amount of pressure, mak-

ing it impossible to remain standing or walk-

ing.

• Do not try to drive through flooded areas.

• Follow instructions of local authorities.

Leave immediately when advised to do so.

Many lives have been lost because people did

not heed warnings.

• Have on hand survival supplies for several

days, including food, water, first aid equip-

ment and necessary medications. In desert ar-

eas during hot weather allow 3-4 gallons of

drinking water per person, per day.

• Before you leave home, inform someone of

your destination and when you expect to re-

turn. Authorities at your destination should

be notified immediately if you do not arrive

on time.

REMEMBER THESE TERMS:

WATCH: Severe weather may develop in the

specified area. Be alert and prepare for possibility

of an emergency.

WARNING: Severe weather is occurring or is

imminent in certain areas. Move to a safe loca-

tion immediately.

We highly recommend that you obtain a

weather radio. These radios offer up-to-date

weather reports. The latest information and fore-

casts are broadcast by local National Weather

Service offices in recorded messages that last

from three to five minutes. These messages are

replayed continually 24 hours a day. The record-

ed messages are revised every three to four hours,

or more frequently when appropriate.

When severe weather threatens, forecasters at

the local National Weather Service office inter-

rupt the broadcasts with storm warnings, either

recorded or “live” as the situation demands.

The frequencies used for NOAA Weather Ra-

dio (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin-

istration) nationwide are 162.40, 162.475 or

162.55 megahertz.

NIGHTTIME DRIVING

• Make sure all running lights and signal lights

are clean and in working order. Have your

headlights periodically checked and adjusted.

• Use care when passing other vehicles. Your

motor home is a longer vehicle than a car, and

you may have a more difficult time knowing

when to pull back into your lane. If possible,

have another person in the coach help you

watch while maneuvering your motor home

in traffic.

MOUNTAIN DRIVING

Special techniques must be used when driving

in mountainous or hilly country.

CLIMBING A HILL

The transmission will automatically down-

shift as needed to climb most hills. If the hill is

long or very steep, however, you may need to

manually shift to a lower gear to keep the trans-

mission from repeatedly upshifting and down-

shifting. Select the lowest adequate gear range

for the duration of the incline. See the Allison

transmission manual in your Owner’s InfoCase

for specific instructions.

DESCENDING A HILL

When going down a long grade, you may need

to manually shift to a lower gear, rather than

keeping your foot on the brake pedal. A lower

CAUTION

Observe the engine temperature

gauge more frequently than normal.

If overheating occurs, pull off to the

side of the road and allow the engine

to thoroughly cool before refilling the

radiator and restarting the engine.

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