2006 Mandalay Motorhome Owners Manual - Thor Motor Coach

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TABLE OF CONTENTS IDENTIFICATION & SAFETY CONTINUED... CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Formaldehyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Seat Belt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 Booster Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 EGRESS WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16 CHASSIS OPERATIONS & PROCEDURES BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 WHEELS & TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 DAMAGED OR FLAT TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 WHEEL NUT TORQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 WHEEL & TIRE BALANCING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 FRONT SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 POWER PLANT & DRIVE TRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 ENGINE ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 PROPER LOADING & WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 COMPUTING THE LOAD & LOAD DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 HILLS, DALES & MAKING THE GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 TOWING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 EMERGENCY STOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11 FUELING THE MOTORHOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 TRAVEL PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 Chassis Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 Exterior Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 Undercarriage Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13 Operational Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13 Pre-Trip Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13 First Short Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 LAWS OF THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 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MANDALAY TABLE OF CONTENTS DASH CONTROLS & INSTRUMENT PANELS TRANSMISSION CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 AUTOMATIC HYDRAULIC POWER LEVELERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 Automatic Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 Store Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 SWITCHES & DASH CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Shifter Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Dash Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Passenger Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Top Row Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Bottom Row Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Smart Wheel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Turn Signal/Lane Change.High-Low Beam/Hazards Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 REAR VISION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Voyager System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Pioneer System (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Side View Camera System (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Voyager System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Pioneer System Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 DASH RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Satellite Radio (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 Controls & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Basic Navigation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 CB RADIO (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Controls & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 SPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 Programming the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
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Page 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS MANDALAY TABLE OF
Page 7 and 8: EXTERIOR OPERATIONS CONTINUED... EX
Page 9 and 10: CARE & MAINTENANCE CONTINUED... EXT
Page 11 and 12: WHAT IS COVERED MANDALAY LIMITED WA
Page 13 and 14: WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Wa
Page 15 and 16: MANDALAY LIMITED WARRANTY COMPLETE
Page 17 and 18: MANDALAY LIMITED WARRANTY COMPLETE
Page 19 and 20: MANDALAY LIMITED WARRANTY 1-9
Page 21 and 22: INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION MA
Page 23 and 24: ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A speci
Page 25 and 26: SYMBOLS DANGER indicates an imminen
Page 27 and 28: REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IDENTIFICA
Page 29 and 30: The following warnings are posted t
Page 31 and 32: If a fire does start, make sure to
Page 33 and 34: This combination Smoke/Carbon Monox
Page 35 and 36: LP GAS DETECTOR The LP Gas Leak Det
Page 37 and 38: About the LP Gas Detector Liquefied
Page 39 and 40: CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY After you firs
Page 41 and 42: Child Restraints Rear-facing child
Page 43 and 44: All issues regarding the Chassis Wa
Page 45 and 46: WHEEL NUT TORQUES Failure to torque
Page 47 and 48: PROPER LOADING & WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIO
Page 49 and 50: COMPUTING THE LOAD & LOAD DISTRIBUT
Page 51 and 52: HILLS, DALES & MAKING THE GRADE Dri
Page 53 and 54: If the motorhome needs to be towed:
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Undercarriage Checks Drive train co
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DASH CONTROLS & INSTRUMENT PANELS T
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Service: If the SERVICE display ill
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SWITCHES & DASH CONTROLS Shifter Pa
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Ensure proper clearance prior to op
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Park Brake: Illuminates when the ig
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Turn Signal/Lane Change/High-Low Be
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REAR VISION SYSTEM Voyager System T
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Pioneer System Operation (Optional)
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Controls & Indicators: 1. MAP Butto
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12. P.ADJ/B.LIGHT Button Press to e
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SPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL) The spotlight
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MONITOR PANEL INTERIOR CONTROLS & O
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SLIDEOUTS In order for the flush fl
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Maintenance Oil Level It is importa
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Magic Bed Sofa (Optional) Sofa to S
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Bed Storage Keep hands and fingers
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The TV’s operate on 120V AC power
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Television Antenna Prior to raising
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DISHWASHER (OPTIONAL) Located in a
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ENTRY DOOR The entry door is design
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Default Access Code: DIGIT 1 DIGIT
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Power Entry Step Make sure before e
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Remote Air Fill A convenient remote
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NOTE: Removal of the awning from th
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While holding the strap, let the FR
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING DASH PAN
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NOTE: The discharge air will heat u
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CEILING VENTS Vents are provided in
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The electrical power supply provide
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Shore Cord Power Reel CAUTION: Whil
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POWER INVERTER The inverter takes 1
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BATTERIES The batteries for the mot
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Repeat the process for each individ
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Battery Disconnect Switches The bat
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SOLAR PANEL (OPTIONAL) The optional
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Bedroom Fuse Panels Located at the
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Exterior 12 Volt Fuses Located in t
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Generator Maintenance REFERENCE: Re
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The motorhome plumbing system has t
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Sanitizing the Fresh Water System D
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Emptying the Holding Tanks 1. Remov
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WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZATION If you i
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SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT Exterior Shower
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LP GAS SYSTEMS LP Gas is highly vol
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LP GAS REGULATOR Never alter the po
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Remember that as outside temperatur
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How to Test Never use an open flame
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NOTE: The LP Gas Detector enters a
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Periodic maintenance and cleaning o
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It is important to maintain the sea
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Elevate the antenna and remove the
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ABS PLASTIC Many components of the
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Be sure that both the chassis and c
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Manage Window Condensation Window c
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Storage of the Motorhome During tho
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VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION ASA Elec
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