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- Page 1 Cheyenne & Frontier www.auto-trail.co.uk O W N E R S H A N D B O O K...
- Page 2 Important Your motorhome makes use of many complex systems and services. Please ensure that you have read all instruction manuals carefully, and fully understand all aspects of your vehicle, before driving it on the open road. If you have any queries on the operation of any part of your motorhome please contact your supplying dealer.
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Page 3: Useful Information
Useful Information : Owner’s Handbook Complete the details below: Model: Name: Telephone: Date Purchased: Supplying Dealer: Sales Person: Telephone Number: Tyre Pressure: Radio Code: Exterior Door Key Number: Water Filter Key Number: Vehicle Build Number: www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 4 Useful Information Auto-Trail VR Limited. Trigano House, Genesis Way, Europarc, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU. Tel: +44(0) 1472 571000 Fax: +44(0) 1472 571001 e-mail: sales@auto-trail.co.uk T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
External features..........9-10 Flue covers ..............33 230v circuits ............60 Driving your motorhome ........11 Water services ............34 Cheyenne circuits - road lighting ......61 Selecting a pitch............12 Thetford cassette toilet ..........35 Frontier circuits - road lighting ........62 Gas services ............13-14 Exterior shower ............36 Consumer circuits - floor ........63... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Auto-Trail welcomes you to the ranks of Auto-Trail owners. This handbook has been designed to enable you to derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your motorhome; its information will be beneficial to experienced and new motorhomers alike. T A K E... - Page 7 Base Vehicle Please make reference to the base vehicle handbook for matters relating to the motorhome as a road vehicle (e.g. tyre pressures, etc). www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 8: Preparing For The Road
Try to load heavy items down near the floor of Various suppliers manufacture tow bars that can the vehicle, between the axles and as evenly be fitted to your Auto-Trail vehicle. Please check as possible side to side. with your tow bar supplier that the tow ball fitted... - Page 9 • Ensure that seat swivels (if fitted) are locked in authorised axle weights together it will normally the forward facing position. give you a larger figure than the maximum • Ensure entrance step is retracted authorised weight (MAW) – please be aware that www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 10: External Features
External Features A Exterior door retaining catch when open D Awning light (where fitted) B Folding step E Status T.V. aerial (omni directional, where fitted) C Fridge vents F Front marker lights T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E... - Page 11 M High level brake light (where fitted) H External ladder L Lockable gas cylinder compartment (operated via an internal remote lever N Lockable fresh water filler J Lockable external access door to toilet on Cheyenne and Frontier models) waste tank www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 12: Driving Your Motorhome
• Do not swing out suddenly. Changing A Wheel (Where Applicable) • Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly Most Auto-Trail vehicles are fitted with a ‘Fix as possible. and Go’ kit that comprises of a compressor and puncture repair fluid. Please follow the •... -
Page 13: Selecting A Pitch
Rear Corner Steadies Your motorhome is fitted with rear corner steadies which are used for stabilising your motorhome when stationary. These steadies should never be used to lift the rear wheels off the ground, or as a jack. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 14: Gas Services
Please ensure that any additional appliances, retaining devices taking care not to damage not fitted by Auto-Trail, are capable of working any of the pipe work or fittings. within this pressure. • Tighten the straps that will hold the cylinders firmly into the compartment. - Page 15 • Remember that gas is heavier than air and therefore sinks to the lowest point. • Keep bottled gas containers outside and protect against frost. If storage inside is the only option then keep away from heat sources. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 16: Electrical Services
Electrical Services All Auto-Trail vehicles have both a 12V and 230V Mains hook-up points vary from model to model electrical system. so please familiarise yourself with your particular location prior to using your vehicle for the The 12V electrical system is supplied by a first time. -
Page 17: Electrical Services
It is useful to check the polarity of the supply so that equipment such as 12V chargers etc. the connection can be made neutral to neutral and live to live as recommended. Your Auto-Trail, IMPORTANT however, is fitted with a double pole circuit breaker. -
Page 18: Leisure Battery
Leisure Battery / EC325 Power Supply Unit Leisure Battery EC325 PSU (Power Supply Unit) Your vehicle is equipped with a rechargeable Overview leisure battery that is located in a dedicated The EC325 Power Supply Unit incorporates a battery compartment within your vehicle. 25 amp battery charger that supplies 12V DC Locations of leisure batteries vary from model power to run the leisure equipment and supply... -
Page 19: Ec325 Power Supply Unit
The light is designed to work with UK electrical supplies. If you are using your vehicle outside the UK this light may illuminate when no fault exists. In these cases consult the site warden for advice. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 20: Ec325 Control Panel
Use this switch to turn the main 12V power on Aux. ON / OFF and off in the vehicle (press once and LED will On all Auto-Trail vehicles the Auxiliary switch is illuminate indicating power on, press again, used to turn on and off the exterior awning light. -
Page 21: Ec325 Control Panel
Leisure Battery panel that can be used during the basic This shows the type of battery that is fitted to operation of the vehicle. the vehicle (all Auto-Trail vehicles are fitted with a Lead / Acid battery as standard fitment). www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 22: Mains Lights
Mains Lights / Entertainment System Mains Lights Entertainment System Your vehicle may be fitted with 230V mains lights Overview that will operate if the vehicle is connected to The entertainment system is equipped with a a 230V supply and the RCD and MCB that radio / DVD player, a digital television receiver protect the circuits are both in the ‘on’... -
Page 23: Entertainment System
Digital Sound to this vehicle should be treated as an aide to To listen to digital sound the radio unit must be your reversing. Auto-Trail VR Limited will not LCD Monitor switched to the ‘AV in’ setting via the ‘mode’ button be held responsible for any accidents caused on the radio front or via the remote control. -
Page 24: Spinflo Caprice Oven
Spinflo Caprice Oven • Press the electronic igniter on the oven facia Spinflo Caprice Oven to light the burner. If the burner has not lit The Spinflo Caprice is fitted with three gas within 15 seconds the control knob should burners, one 230V hotplate and gas oven. - Page 25 If the burner has not lit within 15 seconds the control knob should be released and the burner left for at least 1 minute before a further attempt to light the burner is made. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 26: Dometic Rm7361 Refrigerator
Dometic RM7361 Refrigerator LPG Gas Operation Dometic RM7361 Refrigerator • Before operating the appliance on gas ensure The refrigerator is equipped to operate on 230V, that the valve on the gas cylinder is open and 12V or LPG. that the individual safety valve for the fridge The desired power option is selected by means is open. -
Page 27: Thetford N150 & N180 Fridge/Freezer
To switch off the refrigerator press the main power of the cooling level selection switch. The LCD switch ‘A’, the blue LED will go out. The refrigerator panel will show you the cooling level that you is now switched ‘OFF’. have selected. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 28: Truma S3002 Vehicle Space Heater
Truma S3002 Vehicle Space Heater • Turn on the control knob to the desired Vehicle Space Heater - thermostat setting (from 1 to 10) and Truma S3002 press down as far as the stop. The S3002 heater incorporates a 3kw gas •... - Page 29 • To switch the unit off rotate the outer switch to the off (0) position. Manual Automatic • On the manual setting the speed of the blown air fan is controlled via the central control knob that gives settings from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest). www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 30: Truma Combi 4E/6E
Truma Combi 4E / 6E F Mixed operation * Truma Combi 4E / Truma Combi 6E (gas and 1800W electrical operation) The Combi E gas heater is a warm air heater G Yellow LED on = “Electrical operation” with an integrated hot water boiler. Position “E”... - Page 31 Combi Boilers please refer to the Truma appliance selected on the control panel is reached, instructions that can be found in your blue the heater will switch back to its lowest information wallet supplied with your vehicle. output and will heat the water to 60˚. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 32: Truma Ultrastore Water Heater
Truma Ultrastore Water Heater • Switch on the water heater with the external Truma Ultrastore Water Heater rotary switch – the green operation light The Truma Ultrastore water heater has a 10 litre will illuminate. capacity that operates on either LPG, or where If for whatever reason the boiler does not light available, 230V electric. -
Page 33: Exterior Bbq
The other end of this hose should be connected to your chosen LPG barbecue Please note - the motorhome works at a regulated gas pressure of 30 m bar. Please note all gas connections should only be undertaken by a competent person. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 34: Flue Covers
Flue Covers / Water Services Flue Covers Water Services The Refrigerator and Truma Ultrastore water Fresh Water Tank heater fitted to your vehicle are supplied with Your vehicle has an on board fresh water tank flue covers that are designed to keep out water that allows you to carry fresh water with you on and debris if the vehicle is to be stood unused your journey. -
Page 35: Water Services
• Fill the tank until either the water level gauge reads 100%, or until the tank begins to overflow • Remove the hose. Replace the cap, lock and remove the key. Please note, use only food or drug quality pipe. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 36: Thetford Cassette Toilet
Thetford Cassette Toilet In Use Thetford Cassette Toilet • Rotate the toilet bowl to the desired position. The toilet is made up of two parts: a permanently fixed toilet and a waste holding • The toilet may be used with the blade valve tank that is accessible from the outside. -
Page 37: Exterior Shower
• The actual shower head has a release trigger to start the water flow. This trigger must be squeezed and held to use the shower. Releasing the trigger will stop the water flow from the hose. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 38: Windows & Skylights
Windows & Skylights With the night blind closed, pulling the plastic Windows & Skylights handle downwards from the top will close the Your vehicle is fitted with side windows and fly screen. Opening the blinds / fly screens is skylights to provide light and ventilation to the reversal of the above procedure. - Page 39 Continue winding the handle clockwise until the ratchet makes a ‘clicking’ noise (this is the noise of the ratchet clutch slipping). Line up the handle with the recess in the inner frame and fold the handle away. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 40: Wind-Out Awning
Wind-Out Awning Winding In The Awning Wind-Out Awning • Remove the central support rafter if fitted Your vehicle may be fitted with a wind-out awning which, when extended, will provide • Insert the winding handle into the socket a shaded area next to your motorhome. and turn anti-clockwise –... -
Page 41: Security & Ventilation
All flue installations should be inspected for ventilation and what to do in the event of a fire. corrosion once a year throughout their length. www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 42 If the smoke alarm emits a short beep once a Security minute the battery is at the end of its life and At Auto-Trail we have tried to go further than any should be replaced immediately, this low voltage warning will sound for approximately 7 days.
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Page 43: Habitation Door
Please refer to the central locking section. Manually Locking The Habitation Door From Inside The Vehicle To lock the habitation door from the inside simply push the locking tab away from you. The tab will stay in the ‘LOCKED’ position. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 44: Central Locking
Central Locking • Pressing button ‘A’ will unlock the base vehicle Central Locking cab doors only. Your vehicle may be fitted with a central locking Please note that the habitation door lock system that links the locking of the rear will give an audible click, but will habitation door to the base vehicle cab doors. -
Page 45: Entrance Step
Operating The Step Manually The step is operated manually by depressing the step button located next to the habitation entrance door. Pushing the button once will fold the step out, pressing it again will fold the step in. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 46: General Care
Tar can be removed using a proprietary tar Abrasive cleaning agents must never be used remover which is available from most car to clean the exterior of Auto-Trail motorhomes. accessory shops. Within the first twelve months cracks and Do not use petrol or other chemicals blisters can appear in the surface of moulded without approval. - Page 47 Side Walls, Roof Lining And Furniture and crack. A simple wash with a damp cloth and a mild Auto-Trail will not be held responsible for any detergent is all that is necessary. replacement if it is suspected that this was the case.
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Page 48: Winter Laying Up
Winter Laying Up Whether you use your motorhome all year round To Drain Off or lay it up for the winter, care should always be • Open the drain valve on the fresh water tank taken to ensure your investment is receiving the to ensure it is fully empty. -
Page 49: Winter Laying Up
230V electrical services checked by a competent person. We would recommend that the water system is flushed through with a sterilising solution prior to the first use of the motorhome. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 50: Good Neighbour Guide
Good Neighbour Guide Disposing Of Waste Motorhome Owner’s Good If your vehicle is not fitted with a waste Neighbour Code water tank, place a suitable container under At A Camp Site all waste water outlets. On Arrival • Do not allow these to overflow. Park as close to the reception area as •... - Page 51 • Chemical toilets must only be emptied in an Open fires are not allowed on campsites. to minimise any environmental impact. appropriate waste point. • Do not hang washing or similar items outside your vehicle. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 52: Annual Check List
Annual Check List and tight. Check that the body support struts are Auto-Trail Motorhome serviceable and tight. Annual Checklist Introduction 2. Windows It makes good sense to check over your Window Fitments and Operation motorhome at least every year. Check that the window glazing rubber or seal is... - Page 53 Check the operation of the blinds to the body. Check that any tank release fastenings and/or nets. Check the fly screens in the skylights are free from rust and corrosion and they operate and air vents. smoothly. If necessary, remove rust with a wire www.auto-trail.co.uk...
- Page 54 Annual Check List Cab Seats Hosing and Piping Where cab seats form part of the living area Check flexible hoses for cracking and condition. and/or bed layout, check that they are attached Check the date stamped on them has not securely.
- Page 55 Please note aerated water from a tap could be caused by a leak on the suction side of the pump. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 56: Guarantee
Improper use includes but is not limited to overloading, neglect, use for time trials or use a period of 12 months from the date of delivery of an Auto-Trail VR Ltd. Motorhome to the first on unsuitable roads or surfaces. purchaser, Auto-Trail VR Ltd. will, through its C. -
Page 57: Guarantee
Guarantee : Owner’s Handbook D. Subject to paragraph 3 below and except for Please note Auto-Trail VR Ltd. will not be liable liability for death or personal injury resulting from for any costs incurred by the customer as a negligence, Auto-Trail VR Ltd. will not be liable in... -
Page 58: Cable Colour Chart
Cable Colour Chart 12v Cable Colours 230v Cable Colours BLACK BLACK BROWN BROWN ORANGE WHITE YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE YELLOW PURPLE GREEN SLATE GREY BLUE WHITE PINK T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E... -
Page 59: Vehicle Specifications
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHTS IN GARAGE: Chieftain Garage: 250kg Cheyenne 696: 150kg HEATING GRADE: All Auto-Trail vehicles have a minimum heating classification of grade 2. This means that your vehicle can maintain an average temperature of at least 20 degrees centigrade when the outside temperature is zero. -
Page 60: Power Circuits
Power Circuits T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E... -
Page 61: 230V Circuits
230v Circuits : Owner’s Handbook www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 62: Cheyenne Circuits - Road Lighting
Cheyenne Road Lighting Circuits T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E... -
Page 63: Frontier Circuits - Road Lighting
Frontier Road Lighting Circuits : Owner’s Handbook www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 64: Consumer Circuits - Floor
Consumer Circuits - Floor T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E... -
Page 65: Consumer Circuits - Roof
Consumer Circuits - Roof : Owner’s Handbook www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 66 Notes T A K E Y O U R S A D V E N T U R E...
- Page 67 Notes : Owner’s Handbook www.auto-trail.co.uk...
- Page 68 Auto-Trail VR Limited. Trigano House, Genesis Way, Europarc, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU.
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