to inspect water lines or adjust bypass valves. Access to the working mechanism of the water heater is through the
outside, vent door located mid-body on the driver side. The coach may be equipped with a Girard or Truma water
heater.

GIRARD ON DEMAND WATER HEATING SYSTEM (GSWH-2):

Unlike your home or previous RV water heater system, the on demand system does not have a tank that contains hot
water. The on demand system heats water to the desired temperature as needed. The water temperature will depend
on the flow rate of the water. A lower flow rate will give you hotter water.

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1) Turn on the battery
switch
2) Turn on the LP gas switch
3) Turn on the water heater
switch
4) Turn on the inside control
panel and adjust
5) Start the water flow on
hot at a medium rate
GSWH-2 can operate two different ways:
1)
2)

Operating like a tank water heater, the user turns on the hot and cold water to achieve the desired hot
water temperature.
Select the desired temperature by adjusting the temperature setting up or down. The UPC settings are
from 95 to 124 degrees (F). The unit will maintain this temperature, dependant on water flow.

Note: For normal operation: The recommended and factory setting is 115 (F) or 46 (C)For normal operation:
4)
5)
6)

Turn on the panel power. The panel will display the current temperature at the inlet of the unit.
Press the temperature selection arrow (up or down) to see the current set temperature.
Adjust the set temperature to your preference and turn on the faucet.

NOTE: See the Girard operating instructions for further information.
Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus DLE60CP
The Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus water heater is a hybrid water heater that combines the instant hot water source with
a 1 gallon water tank, and a recirculation system to provide a continuous flow of hot water.
Basic Operation
1)
2)
3)
4)

Turn on the battery switch.
Turn on the LP gas switch.
Turn on the water heater switch inside the exterior water heater door.
Turn the water heater switch to eco mode or comfort mode (see the Truma manual to determine
which is right for you).
5) Start the water flow on hot at a medium flow and adjust to the desired temperature.
Eco Mode
Comfort mode
Off
Winter
Clean

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Summer Mode

Winter Mode
1) For summer - all the bypass valves are
horizontal.
2) For winter all the bypass valves are
vertical.

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NOTE: See the Truma manual for operating instructions and for further information, such as information on
winter mode, cleaning mode and decalcification.

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NOTE: See the winterizing instructions in this manual for winter storage information.

TABLE

1)
2)
3)
4)

Remove the table and table leg from the front closet.
Insert the T end of the table pole into the table base.
Turn the table pole clockwise until it is tight and locked into place.
Press the table down onto the table pole.

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TV AND BLU-RAY
Your motorhome is equipped with TV and Blu-ray/ DVD components. You will find these located in the entertainment center.
These two components are powered by a 110 volt power source (inverter, shore power or generator).

NOTE: Your Blu-Ray player is a player only as it will not record. To play a CD or MP3 the TV flat screen must be in the on
position.

THEATER SYSTEM
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE
For the TV, Blu-ray or Antenna, additional information can be obtained through the appliance owner manual.
A) COMPONENTS:
1)
24” Flat Screen Monitor
2)
Blu-ray /DVD player
3)
Antenna with booster

(FL) Rear Entertainment Center: TV on rear closet wall, Blu-ray above the closet, TV booster on the front TV cabinet.

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(FL) Front Entertainment Center
TV mounted on the forward bathroom wall, wall outlet under the cabinet top behind the curved door.

(TS) Rear Entertainment Center
TV on rear closet wall, Blu-ray above the closet, inverter on the upper closet shelf, TV booster on the front TV cabinet.

B) BASIC TV OPERATION:
TV antenna (rotate the TV antenna for best reception) or hook up to park cable.

12 Volt or DC operation
Turn the inverter on. Ensure the TV and Blu-ray player are plugged into the wall outlet located above the Blu-ray player in
1)
the cabinet.

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2)

Turn the antenna booster on by pressing the black button on the antenna booster above the Blu-ray player. Press the
Search button.
3)
Turn the TV on and select DTV-TV using the input button on your TV or remote.
4)
Using the menu button select - TV, select -Channels, select - Scan Channel. This will bring in all local air
channels.
5)
For Cable TV connect a cable extension cord from the cable hookup in the component compartment to
the park cable outlet.
Turn the TV antenna booster off. Follow step (4) for auto programing.
6)
For Blu-ray operation turn on the Blu-ray player. Using the source button on the TV or TV remote,
select HDMI 1. Insert a DVD or Blu-Ray disc and allow the disc to load and press play.
• To save power while watching TV ensure the Blu-ray player is switched off. Only turn your Blu-ray
player on when in use.
For 120 Volt Operation
(Generator or Shore Power):
Switch the inverter off. Use the same programing procedures as the 12 volt operation.

ANTENNA
The antenna is a dome style antenna designed to receive digital signals. The antenna control, located inside the cabinet
above the Blu-ray player, features a search option for bringing in the best reception possible.

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BED LAYOUT
1) Lay the power sofa into the extend position by pressing the Extend button on the panel above the TV.

2) Remove the bed boards from the closet (TS), or from under the passenger ottoman cushion (FL).

3) Place the two bed boards on the ottoman rails .
4) Place the ottoman backrests in between the seat cushions.

COUNTERTOP EXTENSION FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR KITCHEN

Lift the extension until it locks into the full upright position.
To fold down the extension, press the locking levers on the end of the extension arm.
Note: The counter extension has a weight limitation and should not be used for heavy items.
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SOLAR PANEL

Your vehicle is equipped with 95 watt - 285 watt Carmanah solar panel package located on the center of the
roof. The solar panel charge controller is located above the TV. This control shows battery voltage, battery
charge condition and solar charge amps.

Shown with three panels 285 watts

(Battery Voltage)

(Battery Charge Condition)

Display panel above the rear TV

(Solar Charge Rate)

1) The solar panels will charge the coach batteries even when the battery disconnect is in the OFF position.
2) To prevent the solar panels from charging coach batteries you must turn off the charge line disconnect switch,
located above the Eco-Ion battery box.

(1)
(2)
Ensure the solar panels are clean for optimal charging output.
To ensure you solar panels are not active when servicing the batteries, turn off the charge line disconnect.

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JACK AND JACK TOOLS:
The jack and jack tools are located on the passenger floor area of the Sprinter cab. The jack and jack tools are
provided by Mercedes. Please refer to the Mercedes owner’s manual for jacking locations.

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Note: There is no spare tire included with this vehicle. For your convenience a flat repair kit that
includes a tire repair liquid and an air compressor has been provided under the rear sofa against the
outside wall.

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TIRE SAFETY
Everything Rides On It
Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits (not
carrying more weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and
inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire
failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires. These actions, along with other care and maintenance
activities, can also:


Improve vehicle handling



Help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents



Improve fuel economy



Increase the life of your tires.

This booklet presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety, including information on the following topics:


Basic tire maintenance



Uniform Tire Quality Grading System



Fundamental characteristics of tires
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Tire safety tips.

Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine. Recognize that the
time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire
failure.

Safety First–Basic Tire Maintenance
Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle.
Underinflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Therefore, as mentioned above, to
avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle
load limits, avoid road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires.

Finding Your Vehicle's Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits
Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels contain information on tires and load limits. These
labels indicate the vehicle manufacturer's information including:


Recommended tire size



Recommended tire inflation pressure



Vehicle capacity weight (VCW–the maximum occupant and cargo weight a vehicle is designed to carry)



Front and rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR– the maximum weight the axle systems are designed to
carry).

Both placards and certification labels are permanently attached to the vehicle door edge, door post, glove-box
door, or inside of the trunk lid. You can also find the recommended tire pressure and load limit for your vehicle
in the vehicle owner's manual.

Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits
Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the
overall performance of the vehicle. The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air
pressure– measured in pounds per square inch (psi)–a tire requires to be properly inflated. (You will also find
this number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals (kPa), which is the metric measure used
internationally.)
Manufacturers of passenger vehicles and light trucks determine this number based on the vehicle's design load
limit, that is, the greatest amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry and the vehicle's tire size.The proper tire
pressure for your vehicle is referred to as the "recommended cold inflation pressure." (As you will read below,
it is difficult to obtain the recommended tire pressure if your tires are not cold.)
Because tires are designed to be used on more than one type of vehicle, tire manufacturers list the "maximum
permissible inflation pressure" on the tire sidewall. This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that
should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
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Checking Tire Pressure
It is important to check your vehicle's tire pressure at least once a month for the following reasons:


Most tires may naturally lose air over time.



Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when
parking.



With radial tires, it is usually not possible to determine underinflation by visual inspection.

For convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in your vehicle. Gauges can be purchased at tire
dealerships, auto supply stores, and other retail outlets.
The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is
cold. The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature. Rather, a cold tire is one that has not been driven
on for at least three hours. When you drive, your tires get warmer, causing the air pressure within them to
increase. Therefore, to get an accurate tire pressure reading, you must measure tire pressure when the tires are
cold or compensate for the extra pressure in warm tires.

Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure


Step 1: Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle's tire information placard, certification
label, or in the owner's manual.



Step 2: Record the tire pressure of all tires.



Step 3: If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires, slowly release air by gently pressing on the tire
valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure.



Step 4: If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference between the measured tire pressure and the
correct tire pressure. These "missing" pounds of pressure are what you will need to add.



Step 5: At a service station, add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire that is underinflated.



Step 6: Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure (except in cases in which the
front and rear tires are supposed to have different amounts of pressure).
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If you have been driving your vehicle and think that a tire is underinflated, fill it to the recommended cold
inflation pressure indicated on your vehicle's tire information placard or certification label. While your tire may
still be slightly underinflated due to the extra pounds of pressure in the warm tire, it is safer to drive with air
pressure that is slightly lower than the vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure than to drive
with a significantly underinflated tire. Since this is a temporary fix, don't forget to recheck and adjust the tire's
pressure when you can obtain a cold reading.

Tire Size
To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle's original tires or another size
recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the owner's manual, or the sidewall of
the tire you are replacing to find this information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose,
consult with the tire dealer.

Tire Tread
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding,
especially when the road is wet or icy. In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is
worn down to 1/16 of an inch. Tires have built-in treadwear indicators that let you know when it is time to
replace your tires. These indicators are raised sections spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves.
When they appear "even" with the outside of the tread, it is time to replace your tires. Another method for
checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head upside down and facing you. If you can
see the top of Lincoln's head, you are ready for new tires.

Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment
To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates, the tire must be properly balanced. This balance
is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance heavy spots on the wheel-and-tire assembly.
A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so that they are positioned correctly relative to the vehicle's
frame. This adjustment maximizes the life of your tires and prevents your car from veering to the right or left
when driving on a straight, level road. These adjustments require special equipment and should be performed by
a qualified technician.

Tire Rotation
Rotating tires from front to back and from side to side can reduce irregular wear (for vehicles that have tires that
are all the same size). Look in your owner's manual for information on how frequently the tires on your vehicle
should be rotated and the best pattern for rotation.
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A Tire Rotation Example
For maximum mileage, rotate your tires every 5,000 miles. Follow correct rotation patterns.

Tire Repair
The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire that
surrounds the puncture hole. Punctures through the tread can be repaired if they are not too large, but punctures
to the sidewall should not be repaired. Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before
being plugged and patched.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
To help consumers compare a passenger car tire's treadwear rate, traction performance, and temperature
resistance, the federal government requires tire manufacturers to grade tires in these three areas. This grading
system, known as the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, provides guidelines for making relative
comparisons when purchasing new tires. You also can use this information to inquire about the quality of tires
placed on new vehicles.
Although this rating system is very helpful when buying new tires, it is not a safety rating or guarantee of how
well a tire will perform or how long it will last. Other factors such as personal driving style, type of car, quality
of the roads, and tire maintenance habits have a significant influence on your tire's performance and longevity.
Treadwear grades are an indication of a tire's relative wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer
it should take for the tread to wear down. For example, a tire grade of 400 should wear twice as long as a tire
grade of 200.
Traction grades are an indication of a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement. A higher graded tire should allow
you to stop your car on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from
highest to lowest as "AA", "A", "B", and "C".
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Temperature grades are an indication of a tire's resistance to heat. Sustained high temperature (for example,
driving long distances in hot weather), can cause a tire to deteriorate, leading to blowouts and tread separation.
From highest to lowest, a tire's resistance to heat is graded as "A", "B", or "C".

Tire Fundamentals
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire
identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.

Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.

d
P
The "P" indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles.

Next number
This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In
general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.

Next number
This two-digit number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire's ratio of height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall for improved steering response and better overall handling on dry pavement.

R
The "R" stands for radial. Radial ply construction of tires has been the industry standard for the past 20 years.
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Next number
This two-digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter.

Next number
This two- or three-digit number is the tire's load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can
support. You may find this information in your owner's manual. If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You
may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.

M+S
The "M+S" or "M/S" indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability. Most radial tires have these
markings; hence, they have some mud and snow capability.

Speed Rating
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The
ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below. Note: You may not find
this information on all tires because it is not required by law.

Letter Rating

Speed Rating

Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
W
Y

99 mph
106 mph
112 mph
118 mph
124 mph
130 mph
149 mph
168* mph
186* mph

* For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers
or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year
the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3197 means the 31st week of 1997. The other numbers are
marketing codes used at the manufacturer's discretion. This information is used to contact consumers if a tire
defect requires a recall.

Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used
The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire. In general, the greater the
number of plies, the more weight a tire can support. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the
tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.
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Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving
conditions.

UTQGS Information
Treadwear Number
This number indicates the tire's wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the
tread to wear down. For example, a tire graded 400 should last twice as long as a tire graded 200.

Traction Letter
This letter indicates a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your
car on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as
"AA","A", "B", and "C".

Temperature Letter
This letter indicates a tire's resistance to heat. The temperature grade is for a tire that is inflated properly and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat build-up and possible tire failure. From highest to lowest, a tire's resistance to heat is graded as "A", "B", or
"C".

Additional Information on Light Truck Tires
Please refer to diagram below.

d
Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires.

LT
The "LT" indicates the tire is for light trucks.
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Max. Load Dual kg(lbs) at kPa(psi) Cold
This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual, that is, when four
tires are put on each rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).

Max. Load Single kg(lbs) at kPa(psi) Cold
This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single.

Load Range
This information identifies the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits.

Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very deeply cut tread.
These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels. Make sure you purchase snow tires that are
the same size and construction type as the other tires on your vehicle.

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