Dethleffs 2012 Motorhome Owner's manual

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Instruction manual

Congratulations

We congratulate you on your new motorhome and would like to thank you for choosing a quality product from Deth-

leffs.

Whether you want to enjoy your holidays on good or bad roads, whether you want to have your "holiday home" out

in the country, at the seaside or in the mountains: Your Dethleffs motorhome will always make sure that you can enjoy

your holidays because the Dethleffs team has been building caravans for 80 years and knows what is important. This

experience shows itself in the well thought-out, cosy and yet highly functional equipment as well as in the out-

standing driving characteristics.

Each Dethleffs vehicle is manufactured with great care and the quality is closely checked. This ensures that our prod-

ucts have a long service life. In view of these strict requirements, we guarantee top quality of our products and grant

you a six year leakage guarantee of the body in accordance with our guarantee conditions (see section 1.1).

All Dethleffs vehicles fulfil the requirements of the Euro 5 emission standard.

This instruction manual deals primarily with the body of your motorhome. It will give you all important information

and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your Dethleffs motorhome to the full. We have also included

a chapter on maintenance – and thus on the conservation of value.

In addition, you will find the documents on the base vehicle and the various built-in appliances.

For maintenance work or whenever you need some help, please always get in touch with your authorised specialist

workshop. They know your motorhome best of all, and will meet all your requests fast and reliably.

In the event of chassis-related problems with Dethleff vehicles, authorised workshops of the base vehicle manufac-

turer are able to provide assistance. If you encounter problems on the Fiat chassis, please call the phone number

00800 34281111.

We wish you a lot of fun with your motorhome, a relaxing holiday and safe driving at all times.

Your Dethleffs team

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Instruction manual

We reserve the right to alter the construction, equipment and the scope of delivery. Special equipment is also listed

that is not included in the standard scope of delivery. The descriptions and illustrations in this brochure do not relate

to a particular version. For all details, only the respective equipment list is valid.

Vehicle data

Model:

Car manufacturer/type of engine:

Serial number:

Initial registration:

Purchased from company:

Expiry of the guarantee period:

Key number:

Chassis number:

Family Card with long-term warranty yes/no

Customer Address

Surname, Christian name:

Street, No.:

Postal code, town:

Dealer's stamp and signature

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Contents

1 Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Guarantee conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 Inspection records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.3 Inspection plan for annual inspection . . . . 11

1.4 Inspection plan for water ingress test. . . . . 12

2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1 Fire prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1.1 Avoidance of fire risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1.2 Fire-fighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1.3 In case of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.3 Road safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.4 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.5 Gas system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.5.1 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.5.2 Gas bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.6 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.7 Water system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Before the journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1 Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1.1 Model A and T, bus, Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1.2 Model I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.2 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.3 Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.3.1 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.3.2 Calculating the payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.3.3 Loading the vehicle correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.3.4 Roof load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.3.5 Rear garage/rear storage space . . . . . . . . . .30

4.3.6 Double floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.3.7 Sliding drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.3.8 Bike rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.3.9 Load rack, extendable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.4 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.5 Entrance step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.5.1 Mechanically operated entrance step . . . . 35

4.5.2 Electrically operated entrance step . . . . . . . 35

4.6 PVC-floor covering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.7 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.8 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.9 Road safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5 During the journey . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.1 Driving the motorhome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2 Driving speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.3 Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.4 Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.4.1 Fastening the seat belt correctly . . . . . . . . . 43

5.4.2 Adjusting the seat belt correctly. . . . . . . . . . 43

5.5 Driver's seat and front passenger's seat. . .43

5.5.1 Seats (Aguti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.6 Headrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.7 Backrest adjustment mechanism for bench .

46

5.8 Seating arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.9 Branch block (model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.10 Electrical window winders (model I) . . . . . 47

5.11 Electrically adjustable external mirrors

(model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.12 Roman shades for windscreen, driver's

window and front passenger's window . . 48

5.13 Writing and reading rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.14 Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.14.1 Model I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.15 Filliing with washer fluid (model I) . . . . . . . 50

5.16 Checking the oil level (model I) . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.17 Filling up with diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Pitching the motorhome. . . . . . . .53

6.1 Handbrake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.2 Entrance step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.3 Wheel chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.4 Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.4.1 General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.4.2 Steady legs (AL-KO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

6.5 240 V connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

6.6 Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7 Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

7.1 Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

7.1.1 Conversion door, outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

7.1.2 Conversion door, outside (with recessed

handle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7.1.3 Conversion door, outside (Hartal) . . . . . . . . 56

7.1.4 Conversion door, inside (with knob) . . . . . 57

7.1.5 Conversion door, inside (with locking lever).

57

7.1.6 Conversion door, inside (Hartal) . . . . . . . . . 58

7.1.7 Driver's door, outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

7.1.8 Driver's door, inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7.1.9 Insect screen door, can be folded out . . . 59

7.1.10 Insect screen on the conversion door,

extendable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

7.1.11 Window of conversion door (Hartal) . . . . . 61

7.2 External flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7.2.1 Flap lock with recessed handle . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.2.2 Flap lock, elliptical-shaped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.3 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.4 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.4.1 Sliding window with lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7.4.2 Sliding window without lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7.4.3 Hinged window with rotary hinges . . . . . . 65

7.4.4 Hinged window with automatic hinges . . 66

7.4.5 Blind and insect screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

7.4.6 Roman shade and insect screen . . . . . . . . . 68

7.4.7 Roman shades for windscreen, driver's

window and front passenger's window . . 69

7.5 Skylights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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7.5.1 Skylight with snap latch (variant 1) . . . . . . . 70

7.5.2 Skylight with snap latch (variant 2) . . . . . . . 71

7.5.3 Heki skylight (mini and midi) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

7.5.4 Wind-up skylight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

7.6 Rotating seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7.7 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7.7.1 Suspension table with fold-out leg . . . . . . . 74

7.7.2 Suspension table (bar seating group). . . . . 76

7.7.3 Swivel table for the round seating group . 77

7.7.4 Fixed table (movable table-top) . . . . . . . . . .77

7.7.5 Fixed table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

7.7.6 Lift-off table for the round seating group . 79

7.8 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

7.9 Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7.9.1 Spotlight (movable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7.9.2 Halogen spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7.10 Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7.11 Extending the seating group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7.11.1 Extending the central seating group . . . . .82

7.12 Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

7.12.1 Overcab bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

7.12.2 Pull-down bed (model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7.12.3 Pull-down bed (model T). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

7.12.4 Bunk bed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

7.12.5 Bunk bed (side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

7.12.6 Fixed bed (gas-pressure springs) . . . . . . . . . 90

7.13 Converting seating groups for sleeping . .90

7.13.1 Central seating group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

7.13.2 Central seating group with extension . . . .92

7.13.3 Facing seating unit with extension . . . . . . . 93

7.13.4 Central seating group with divan. . . . . . . . . 94

7.13.5 Round seating group (without slatted frame)

95

7.13.6 Round seating group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7.13.7 Front bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7.13.8 Front bench seat with divan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

7.13.9 Front bench seat with divan (extendable) 99

7.13.10 Front bench seat with lengthwise seat . .100

7.13.11 Front seating group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

7.13.12 L-seating group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

8 Gas system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

8.2 Gas bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

8.3 Gas consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

8.4 Changing gas bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

8.5 Gas isolator taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

8.6 Hose break guard (crash sensor). . . . . . . . .107

8.7 External gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

8.8 Duomatic switching facility . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

8.9 DuoControl switching facility . . . . . . . . . . .111

9 Electrical system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

9.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

9.2 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

9.3 12 V power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

9.3.1 Living area battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

9.4 Charging the living area battery and starter

battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

9.4.1 Charging using a 240 V power supply. . . 116

9.4.2 Charging using the vehicle engine. . . . . . 116

9.4.3 Charging with an external charger. . . . . . 116

9.5 Transformer/rectifier (EBL 99). . . . . . . . . . . 117

9.5.1 Battery cut-off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

9.5.2 Battery selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

9.5.3 Battery monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

9.5.4 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

9.6 Transformer/rectifier (EBL 101) . . . . . . . . . 120

9.6.1 Battery cut-off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

9.6.2 Battery selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

9.6.3 Battery monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

9.6.4 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

9.7 Panel IT 992. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

9.7.1 V/tank gauge for battery voltage and water

or waste water levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

9.7.2 Battery alarm for the living area battery . 124

9.7.3 Current gauge for charging/discharging the

living area battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

9.7.4 12 V main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

9.7.5 12 V indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

9.7.6 240 V indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

9.7.7 Switch for circulating pump . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

9.8 Panel MP 20-T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

9.8.1 240 V indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

9.8.2 12 V main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

9.8.3 Batteries gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

9.8.4 Tank gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9.8.5 Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9.8.6 Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

9.8.7 Clock gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

9.8.8 Switch for tank heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

9.9 240 V power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

9.9.1 240 V connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

9.9.2 Power cable for external 240 V connection . .

131

9.10 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

9.10.1 12 V fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

9.10.2 240 V fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

10 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

10.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

10.2 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

10.2.1 Models with waste gas vent on the right-

hand side of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

10.2.2 To heat properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

10.2.3 Hot-air heater Truma Combi . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

10.2.4 Trumatic C hot-air heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

10.2.5 Alde hot-water heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

10.2.6 Arizona auxiliary heat exchanger . . . . . . . 147

10.2.7 Independent vehicle heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

10.2.8 Heater for waste water tank and waste water

pipes (winter comfort package). . . . . . . . . 149

10.2.9 Electrical floor warming unit. . . . . . . . . . . . 149

10.3 Air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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10.3.1 Air conditioning unit Truma. . . . . . . . . . . . .151

10.3.2 Air conditioning unit (Teleco) . . . . . . . . . . .153

10.4 Boiler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

10.4.1 Models with waste gas vent on the right-

hand side of the vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

10.4.2 Truma Combi boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

10.4.3 Trumatic C boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

10.4.4 Alde boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

10.5 Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

10.5.1 Gas cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

10.5.2 Gas oven (Spinflo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

10.5.3 Gas oven (Dometic). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

10.5.4 Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

10.5.5 Extractor hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

10.6 Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

10.6.1 Refrigerator ventilation grill . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

10.6.2 Operation (Dometic 8 series) . . . . . . . . . . . .166

10.6.3 Operation (Dometic 8 series with manual

power selection MES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

10.6.4 Operation (Dometic 8 series with automatic

power selection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

10.6.5 Operation (Thetford). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

10.6.6 Refrigerator door locking mechanism . . .174

11 Sanitary fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

11.1 Water supply, general. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

11.2 Switch for water pump (winter comfort

package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

11.3 Water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

11.3.1 Drinking water filler neck with cap . . . . . .178

11.3.2 Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

11.3.3 Filling with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

11.3.4 Draining water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

11.4 Waste water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

11.4.1 Waste water tank (models with double floor)

181

11.4.2 Waste water tank (models without double

floor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

11.4.3 Odour seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

11.5 Filling the water system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

11.6 Emptying the water system . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

11.7 Toilet compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

11.7.1 Pull-out toilet compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .186

11.7.2 Vario toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

11.8 Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

11.8.1 Swivel toilet (Thetford). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

11.8.2 Toilet with fixed seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

11.8.3 Toilet (Dometic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

11.8.4 Vacuum toilet (Dometic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

11.8.5 Removing the cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

11.8.6 Emptying the cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

12 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

12.1 External care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

12.1.1 Washing with a high-pressure cleaner . . .195

12.1.2 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

12.1.3 Windows of acrylic glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

12.1.4 Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

12.1.5 Waste water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

12.1.6 Entrance step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

12.1.7 Driver's cabin insulation mat (model I) . . 197

12.2 Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

12.3 Water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

12.3.1 Cleaning the water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

12.3.2 Cleaning the water pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

12.3.3 Disinfecting the water system . . . . . . . . . . 199

12.4 Extractor hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

12.5 Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

12.5.1 Stainless-steel sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

12.5.2 Plastic sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

12.6 Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

12.6.1 Toilet with separate water tank . . . . . . . . . 201

12.6.2 Vacuum toilet (Dometic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

12.7 Winter care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

12.7.1 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

12.7.2 Winter operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

12.7.3 At the end of the winter season. . . . . . . . . 203

12.8 Lay-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

12.8.1 Temporary lay-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

12.8.2 Winter lay-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

12.8.3 Starting up the vehicle after a temporary lay-

up or after lay-up over winter . . . . . . . . . . 206

13 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

13.1 Inspection work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

13.2 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

13.3 Alde hot-water heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

13.3.1 Checking the fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

13.3.2 Topping up heating fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

13.3.3 Bleeding the heating system . . . . . . . . . . . 209

13.4 Independent vehicle heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

13.5 Air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

13.5.1 Air conditioning unit (Truma). . . . . . . . . . . 210

13.5.2 Air conditioning unit (Teleco). . . . . . . . . . . 210

13.6 Replacing bulbs and fluorescent tubes. . 211

13.6.1 Halogen spotlight (with glass shade). . . . 211

13.6.2 Halogen spotlight (movable) . . . . . . . . . . . 211

13.6.3 Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

13.6.4 Living area lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

13.6.5 Recessed halogen light with housing . . . 213

13.6.6 Recessed halogen light (flat). . . . . . . . . . . . 213

13.6.7 Surface-mounted halogen light driver's

cabin (model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

13.6.8 Range hood light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

13.6.9 Wardrobe light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

13.7 Changing the battery of the wardrobe light

with LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

13.8 AL-KO rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

13.9 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

13.10 Vehicle identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

13.11 Warning and information stickers. . . . . . . 217

14 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . .219

14.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

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14.2 Tyre selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220

14.3 Tyre specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

14.4 Handling of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

14.5 Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

14.6 Spare wheel support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

14.7 Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

15 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

15.1 Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

15.2 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

15.3 Gas system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

15.4 Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

15.4.1 Gas cooker/gas oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

15.4.2 Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

15.5 Heater/boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

15.5.1 Heater/boiler Truma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

15.5.2 Alde heater/boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

15.6 Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

15.6.1 Dometic refrigerator without AES . . . . . . .231

15.6.2 Thetford refrigerator without SES (error diag-

nostics). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

15.6.3 Dometic 8 series with MES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

15.6.4 Dometic 8 series with AES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

15.7 Air conditioning unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234

15.8 Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

15.9 Vacuum toilet (Dometic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

15.10 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

16 Special equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . 239

16.1 Weight details for special equipment. . . .239

17 Helpful notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

17.1 The most important information for

motorhomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

17.1.1 Traffic rules in Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

17.1.2 Traffic rules in foreign countries . . . . . . . . .244

17.1.3 Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

17.1.4 Official inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

17.1.5 Emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

17.2 Help on Europe's roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

17.3 Speed limits and permissible dimensions. . .

249

17.4 Driving with low beam in European coun-

tries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252

17.5 Sleeping in the vehicle away from camping

areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252

17.6 Gas supply in European countries . . . . . . .254

17.7 Toll regulations in European countries. . .256

17.8 Tips on staying overnight safely during travel

257

17.9 Tips for winter campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257

17.10 Travel checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258

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1Guarantee

1.1 Guarantee conditions

1. In addition to the legal guarantee and product warranty rights due to the cus-

tomer, Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG may also grant a guarantee of six years that

the vehicles constructed by the company are sealed in such a manner that

moisture cannot penetrate from the outside into the interior of the vehicle.

The guarantee obligations do not apply if the leakage is a result of improper

handling of the windows, doors and skylights or damage that has not been

properly repaired. Damage that is caused by forces of nature (e.g. flooding) is

not covered by the guarantee. The guarantee extensions include only the cor-

rect repair work. Conversion or diminution as well as travelling expenses or

other indirect costs are not covered by the guarantee.

2. When dealing with a case of leakage covered under the conditions of this guar-

antee, Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG is obliged to rectify the defective vehicle part

concerned by repairing it free of charge or replacing the part, depending on

what is necessary to immediately to repair the damage.

Defects are to be rectified by Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG or by an authorised spe-

cialist workshop in accordance with the guidelines of Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG.

3. The prerequisite for this guarantee is that the vehicle must be presented once a

year to an authorised specialist workshop for an inspection. The presentation

must take place 2 months at the latest after the anniversary of the initial regis-

tration (or delivery).

If the inspection is not carried out according to schedule, this will nullify your

warranty. It cannot be renewed by carrying out an inspection at a later time.

As proof that the inspection has been completed, there are designated cou-

pons in the Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG guarantee booklet where inspection

stamps are to be glued and endorsed by a stamp, the date and the signature of

a respective Dethleffs dealer.

4. The guarantee begins on the day of the initial registration or delivery of the

vehicle to the customer, 1 year at the latest after delivery to the dealer, and is

valid while the vehicle is in use, for 6 years at the longest. If initial registration of

the vehicle precedes taking delivery, the warranty commences on the vehicle's

initial registration date (warranty qualifying date). A change of ownership of the

purchased object has no effect on the guarantee obligations. The guarantee

expires if the terms outlined in paragraph 3 are not complied with. The perform-

ance of guarantee work does not increase the guarantee period.

5. Parts installed to rectify faults are also guaranteed under the terms of the guar-

antee until the guarantee period expires.

6. If leakage occurs, the owner must notify Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG or a Dethleffs

dealer of this in writing within 15 days of its detection. The guarantee certificate

and the corresponding guarantee stamps must be included with the notifica-

tion. If notification of leakage does not occur within the time limit stated, no

claims can be made under the terms of the guarantee.

Remedying of leakage will take place after approval has been given by

Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG.

If no agreement is reached about the type, extent and result of the repairs,

Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG or the Dethleffs dealer will consult a neutral expert

whose decision is binding for all parties involved.

7. The costs of the inspection are to be paid by the party covered by the guar-

antee.

8. As far as legally permissible, the court responsible for Isny will be agreed upon

as the venue for jurisdiction.

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1.2 Inspection records

Should it be determined during an inspection that additional work is necessary,

then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning

this to be done. Please also adhere to the service intervals stipulated by the manu-

facturers of the individual equipment. Information is included in the service docu-

ments enclosed.

Delivery

Signature, date and stamp of the Dethl-

effs dealer:

1st year Water ingress test

Signature, date and stamp of the Dethl-

effs dealer:

Paste inspection stamp

here.

Water ingress test 1st year

No defects found

Found defects:

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Should it be determined during an inspection that additional work is necessary,

then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning

this to be done. Please also adhere to the service intervals stipulated by the manu-

facturers of the individual equipment. Information is included in the service docu-

ments enclosed.

2nd year Water ingress test

Signature, date and stamp of the Dethl-

effs dealer:

Paste inspection stamp

here.

Water ingress test 2nd year

No defects found

Found defects:

3rd year Water ingress test

Signature, date and stamp of the Dethl-

effs dealer:

Paste inspection stamp

here.

Water ingress test 3rd year

No defects found

Found defects:

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Should it be determined during an inspection that additional work is necessary,

then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning

this to be done. Please also adhere to the service intervals stipulated by the manu-

facturers of the individual equipment. Information is included in the service docu-

ments enclosed.

4th year Water ingress test

Signature, date and stamp of the Dethl-

effs dealer:

Paste inspection stamp

here.

Water ingress test 4th year

No defects found

Found defects:

5th year Water ingress test

Signature, date and stamp of the Dethl-

effs dealer:

Paste inspection stamp

here.

Water ingress test 5th year

No defects found

Found defects:

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1.3 Inspection plan for annual inspection

We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan.

Pos. Component Activity Interval

1 Skylights Remove the inside frame

of the skylights and tight-

en the screw connections

of the securing clips

1. year

2 Auxiliary support Lubrication Annually

3 Joints, hinges Lubrication Annually

4 Refrigerator, heater, boiler,

cooker, lighting, storage flap

and door closures, toilet, seat

belts

Function check Annually

5 Windows, skylights Function check, water in-

gress test, applying talc

to the rubber seals

Annually

6 Upholstery, curtains, blinds Visual check Annually

7 Sealing strips, edges, rubber Check for damage Annually

8 Water supply Water ingress test Annually

9 Hot-air system Function check, clean fan

wheel as necessary

Annually

10 Underbody protection, floor

skirt attachment

Visual check Annually

11 Pull-down bed suspension Function check Annually

12 Electrical system Function check Annually

13 Gas system Official gas inspection Every

two years

14 Connections between the chas-

sis and body

Check Every

two years

15 Underbody Visual check, repair un-

derbody protection as

necessary

Every

two years

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1.4 Inspection plan for water ingress test

We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan.

Pos. Component Activity

1.1 Wheel housing Visual check

1.2 Rear wall floor plateau connection Visual check

1.2.1 Side wall in the direction of travel left connection Visual check

1.2.2 Side wall in the direction of travel right connection Visual check

1.3 Front wall floor plateau connection Visual check

1.3.1 Side wall in the direction of travel left connection Visual check

1.3.2 Side wall in the direction of travel right connection Visual check

1.4 Side wall floor plateau right connection Visual check

1.5 Side wall floor plateau left connection Visual check

1.6 Connection to driver's cabin Visual check

1.7 Base frame with base frame cut-outs Visual check

1.8 Check the status of the outer metal sheets Visual check

1.9 Check the status of the window rubbers, expansion

joints, sealing joints

Visual check

2.1 Measure the floor plateau at this connection point

with a moisture measuring device, write down the

corresponding values with the date of the assess-

ment. Prescribed maximum values – up to 20 %

normal.

If the values are above 20 % check if it is due to ac-

cumulated condensation.

Measuring

2.2 Measure inside the vehicle (walls, window sections,

roof, etc.), note changes in the colour of the decor.

Prescribed maximum values – up to 20 % normal.

If the values are above 20 % check if it is due to ac-

cumulated condensation.

Measuring

3.1 Wheel housing Spray with Dethleffs spe-

cial weatherproof solu-

tion

3.2 Rear wall floor plateau connection Spray with Dethleffs spe-

cial weatherproof solu-

tion

3.3 Front wall floor plateau connection Spray with Dethleffs spe-

cial weatherproof solu-

tion

3.4 Side wall floor plateau right connection Spray with Dethleffs spe-

cial weatherproof solu-

tion

3.5 Side wall floor plateau left connection Spray with Dethleffs spe-

cial weatherproof solu-

tion

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2Introduction

Please read this instruction manual completely before

using the vehicle for the first time!

Always keep this instruction manual in the vehicle. Also inform all other users of the

safety regulations.

With your Dethleffs motorhome you will receive a file with the following vehicle

manuals and documents:

Dethleffs documents zInstruction manual and service book (housing body)

zList of Dethleffs dealers

Additional documents zOperating and installation instructions of various appliances

zComplete set of documents from the chassis manufacturer

zTest certificate for the gas system in accordance with German regulations

This instruction manual contains sections which describe model-specific

equipment or special equipment. These sections are not specially marked. It

may be that your vehicle has not been fitted with this special equipment. In

some cases, the actual equipment of your vehicle may therefore be different

from that shown in some illustrations and descriptions.

However, your vehicle may be fitted with other special equipment not described in

this instruction manual.

Special equipment is described when an explanation is required.

Adhere to the instruction manuals which are separately enclosed.

Should the vehicle be subjected to damage due to a failure to follow the instruc-

tions in this instruction manual, then the guarantee claim is deemed invalid.

Our vehicles are subjected to continuous development. Please understand that we

reserve the right to alter the form, equipment and technology. Therefore, no claims

can be made against the manufacturer as a result of the contents of this instruction

manual. The equipment which was known and included at the time of going to

press is described.

XThe non-observance of this symbol can lead to personal injury.

ZThe non-observance of this symbol can lead to damage being caused to, or

inside the vehicle.

ZThis symbol indicates recommendations or special aspects.

ZThis symbol indicates actions which lead to environmental awareness.

ZThe details "right", "left", "front" and "rear" always refer to the vehicle in direc-

tion of travel.

ZAll dimensions and weight details are "approximate".

ZThe metric specifications are binding for physical dimensions.

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The reprinting, translation and copying, including extracts is not permitted without

prior written authorisation from the manufacturer.

2.1 General

The vehicle is constructed in accordance with the latest technology and the recog-

nised safety regulations. Nevertheless, personal injury may result and the vehicle

may be damaged if the safety instructions in this instruction manual are not fol-

lowed.

Only use the vehicle in a technically impeccable condition. Follow the instructions

in the instruction manual.

Malfunctions which impair the safety of persons or the vehicle should be immedi-

ately remedied by qualified personnel. To avoid further damages, observe the duty

to avert, minimize or mitigate loss for the user during faults.

Have the vehicle's braking and gas systems inspected and repaired by an author-

ised specialist workshop only.

Alterations to the body are only to be carried out with the authorisation of the man-

ufacturer.

The vehicle is designed for the exclusive transport of persons. Luggage and acces-

sories may only be transported up to the maximum permissible gross weight.

Observe the test and inspection periods stipulated by the manufacturer.

2.2 Environmental tips

ZBe considerate of the environment.

ZRemember that: All kinds of waste water and household waste are not to be dis-

posed of in drains or in the open countryside.

ZOn board, collect waste water only in the waste water tank or – if necessary – in

other containers designed for that purpose.

ZOnly empty the waste water tank and toilet cassette or sewage tank at disposal

stations at the camping or caravan sites, which are especially provided for this

purpose. When stopping in towns and communities, observe the instructions at

caravan sites or ask where there are disposal stations.

ZEmpty waste water tank as often as possible, even when it is not completely full

(hygiene).

If possible, flush out waste water tank and, if necessary, drainage pipe with fresh

water every time it is emptied.

ZNever allow the toilet cassette or sewage tank to become too full. Empty the

toilet cassette or sewage tank frequently, at the latest as soon as the level indi-

cator lights up.

ZSeparate household waste according to glass, tin cans, plastic and wet waste

also when on a journey. Enquire at the town or community authority about dis-

posal points. Household waste is not to be disposed of in waste paper baskets

which are situated at car parks.

ZEmpty waste bins as often as possible into the containers provided for this pur-

pose. This helps to avoid unpleasant smells and an accumulation of rubbish on

board.

ZWhen parked, do not allow the engine to run more than necessary. When run-

ning idle, a cold engine releases more contaminants than usual. The running

temperature of the engine is achieved more quickly whilst the vehicle is in

motion.

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ZUse an environmentally-friendly WC chemical agent for the WC which can also

be biologically degraded and only use small doses.

ZWhen staying in towns and communities for long periods, search for parking

areas which are specially reserved for motorhomes. Enquire at the town or com-

munity authority about parking spaces.

ZAlways leave the parking places in a clean condition.

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3Safety

Chapter overview

This chapter contains important safety instructions. The safety instructions are for

the protection of persons and property.

The instructions address the following topics:

zfire prevention and what to do in case of fire

zgeneral care of the vehicle

zroad safety of the vehicle

ztowing

zgas system of the vehicle

zelectrical system of the vehicle

zwater system of the vehicle

3.1 Fire prevention

3.1.1 Avoidance of fire risks

3.1.2 Fire-fighting

3.1.3 In case of fire

XNever leave children in the vehicle unattended.

XKeep flammable materials clear of heating and cooking appliances.

XLights can get very hot. When the light is switched on, there must always be

a safety distance of 30 cm between light and flammable objects. Fire hazard!

XNever use portable heating or cooking appliances.

XOnly authorised qualified personnel may make changes to the electrical

system, gas system or appliances.

XAlways carry a dry powder fire extinguisher in the vehicle. The fire extin-

guisher must be approved, tested and close at hand.

XThe fire extinguisher is not included in the scope of delivery.

XHave the fire extinguisher tested at regular intervals by authorised qualified

personnel. Observe the date of testing.

XAlways keep a fire blanket near the cooker.

XEvacuate all passengers.

XCut off the electrical power supply and disconnect from the mains.

XClose regulator tap on the gas bottle.

XSound the alarm and call the fire brigade.

XFight the fire if this is possible without risk.

ZAcquaint yourself with the position and operation of the emergency exits.

ZKeep escape routes clear.

ZObserve the fire extinguisher instructions for use.

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All windows and doors which meet the following requirements are considered as

emergency exits:

zOpen to the outside or can be shifted in horizontal direction

zOpening angle at least 70°

zMinimum diameter of clearance = 450 mm

zMaximum distance from the vehicle floor = 950 mm

3.2 General

XThe oxygen in the vehicle interior is used up by breathing and the use of gas

operated appliances. That is why the oxygen needs to be replaced on a con-

stant basis. For this purpose, forced ventilation options (e.g. skylights with

forced ventilation, mushroom-shaped vents or floor vents) are fitted to the

vehicle. Never cover or block forced ventilations from the inside or outside

with objects such as e.g. a winter mat. Keep forced ventilations clear of snow

and leaves. There is a danger of suffocation due to increased CO2 levels.

XObserve the headroom of the doors.

ZAs far as the fitted appliances (heater, cooker, refrigerator, etc.) and the base

vehicle (engine, brakes, etc.) are concerned, the instruction manuals are author-

itative. It is imperative that they be observed.

ZFitting accessories or special equipment can alter the dimensions, weight and

road behaviour of the vehicle. Some of the parts must be entered in the vehicle

papers.

ZOnly use wheel rims and tyres which are approved for the vehicle. Information

concerning the size of the approved wheel rims and tyres is included in the

vehicle documents or can be obtained from authorised dealers and service cen-

tres.

ZFirmly apply the handbrake when parking the vehicle.

ZIf the maximum permissible gross weight of the vehicle exceeds 4 tonnes,

wheel chocks must be used when parking on gradients. The wheel chocks are

provided as standard for vehicles with a maximum permissible gross weight

exceeding 4 tonnes.

ZWhen leaving the vehicle, it is imperative that all doors, external flaps and win-

dows are closed.

ZCarry a hazard warning triangle and a first-aid kit and/or flashing hazard

warning light when this is required by law.

ZThe vehicle may only be driven by drivers who hold a driving licence which is

valid for the respective vehicle class.

ZWhen selling the vehicle, hand over all instruction manuals for the vehicle and

the fitted appliances.

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3.3 Road safety

XBefore commencing the journey, carry out a functional check of indicating

and lighting equipment, the steering and the brakes.

XIf the vehicle has been stationary for a long period (approx. 10 months) have

the braking and gas systems checked by an authorised specialist workshop.

XBefore commencing the journey and after short interruptions of the journey,

ensure that the entrance step is completely retracted.

XBefore commencing the journey, secure the hinged pull-down bed.

XBefore commencing the journey, open and secure the shades on the wind-

screen and on the driver's and front passenger's windows.

XBefore commencing the journey, rotate all swivel seats in the direction of

travel and lock in position. During the journey, the swivel seats must remain

locked in place in the direction of travel.

XBefore commencing the journey, remove the television from the support

and store it securely.

XBefore commencing the journey, place the television console in the alcove to

secure it from turning.

XBefore commencing the journey, place and secure the flat screen and screen

support in the initial position. If the screen holder is installed in a TV cabinet:

Close TV cabinet.

XDuring the journey, persons are only to sit on the permitted seats (see

chapter 5). The authorised number of seats is stipulated in the vehicle docu-

ments.

XSeat belts must be worn by all passengers.

XFasten your seat belts before the beginning of the journey and keep them

fastened during the journey.

XIt is not permitted to stay in the alcove during the journey.

XAlways secure children with the children safety equipment prescribed for the

respective height and weight.

XFactory-set three-point safety belts must be used when attaching child

restraint systems.

XThe base vehicle is a commercial vehicle (small truck). Adjust your driving

technique accordingly.

XIn case of underpasses, tunnels or similar obstacles, note the total height of

the vehicle (including the roof load).

XIn winter, the roof must be free of snow and ice before commencing the

journey.

XCheck tyre pressure before a journey or every 2 weeks. Wrong tyre pressure

causes excessive wear and can lead to damage or even to tyre burst. You can

lose control of the vehicle.

XDo not operate the independent vehicle heater at petrol stations. Danger of

explosion!

XDo not operate the independent vehicle heater in closed spaces. Danger of

suffocation!

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3.4 Towing

3.5 Gas system

3.5.1 General instructions

ZBefore commencing the journey, distribute the payload evenly within the

vehicle (see chapter 4).

ZWhen loading the vehicle and when taking a rest from driving, in order to load

luggage or food, for example, observe the maximum permissible gross weight

and axle loads (refer to vehicle documents).

ZBefore commencing the journey, ensure that all cupboard doors, the toilet com-

partment door and all drawers and flaps are secure. Engage the refrigerator

door securing device.

ZBefore commencing the journey, lower the table and fix it to the holder on the

floor of the vehicle.

ZBefore commencing the journey, close windows and skylights.

ZBefore commencing the journey, close all external flaps and lock them.

ZBefore commencing the journey, remove the external supports and retract the

corner steadies or steady legs, which are fitted to the vehicle.

ZBefore commencing the journey, put the antenna in park position.

ZDuring the initial journey and each time after changing a wheel, re-tighten the

wheel bolts/wheel nuts after 50 km (30 miles). Subsequently inspect them at

regular intervals in order to ensure that they are firmly seated.

ZTyres may not be older than 6 years as the material becomes brittle over time

(see chapter 14).

ZWhen using snow chains, the tyres, wheel suspension and steering are sub-

jected to an additional load. When using snow chains, drive slowly (maximum

speed 50 km/h) and only on streets which are completely covered with snow.

Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged.

XCare is to be taken when connecting and detaching a trailer. Risk of accident

and injury!

XNo persons are to be between the towing vehicle and the trailer during posi-

tioning for connecting and detaching.

XBefore commencing the journey, when leaving the vehicle or when gas

equipment is not in use, close all gas isolator taps and the main isolator tap

on the gas bottle.

XNo appliance operated by a naked flame (e.g. heater or refrigerator) may be

in operation when filling the tank, on ferries or in the garage. Danger of

explosion!

XDo not use appliances operated with a naked flame in closed spaces (e.g.

garages). Danger of poisoning and suffocation!

XOnly have the gas system maintained, repaired or altered by an authorised

specialist workshop.

XHave the gas system checked by an authorised specialist workshop

according to the national regulations before commissioning. This also

applies for not registered vehicles. For modifications to the gas system have

the gas system immediately checked by an authorised specialist workshop.

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