14 2017 Zephyr Driving Your Motorhome

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Triple Vision Camera Monitor System

The rear-view monitoring system (Figure 14-1) is provided to aid the driver in backing and parking the motorhome.

A camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle feeds a televised view of the rear of the motorhome to the monitor located in the front near the driver. If the mode switch is in the “manual” mode, the monitor will be “on” when the ignition switch is turned “on.”

If the mode switch is in the “automatic” mode, the monitor will display the picture from the rear-mounted camera only when the transmission is in “reverse” gear. To use this system effectively, please consult the owner’s manual for this system. This manual is in the Owner’s Information Package.

Basic Rear View Camera Operation:

1. Depress the POWER switch. The picture appears on the monitor. POWER indicator lights up green. To turn of the picture, press it again to release. The monitor moves to standby condition. POWER indicator lights up red.

2. Adjust the VOLUME control.

3. Adjust the picture contrast and brightness. The DAY/NIGHT selector switch should normally be kept in the DAY (released) position. When you view the picture at night or in a tunnel, etc., de press the switch to make the picture less bright (therefore in the NIGHT position). Tus, the picture will be easy to view even in a dark place. When you set the gear level to the “R” position with the POWER switch released: Te monitor is turned on and the picture from the camera connected to the CAMERA “A” connector appears irrespective of the INPUT knob setting.

Side-Mount Camera

As an enhanced aid to driving, the Zephyr features side-mounted cameras on both sides of the motorhome.

These side-mounted cameras are activated whenever the motor home in transit begins to make a turn. When the “left” turn indicator is used, the left-side camera is activated and that camera displays on the back-up monitor a rearward-oriented view of the driver’s side showing that side of the motorhome and a limited panorama of what is alongside and immediately behind the motorhome as it begins to turn into that direction.

In this manner, the typical “blind spot” of most motorhomes is drastically reduced or eliminated so that the driver can make those turns with great confidence. Similarly, the “right” turn indicator operates in the same manner to show a rearward view of the right side of the motorhome when a right hand turn is made.

CB Radio System Antenna Connection

As an option, the motorhome might come equipped with an antenna and coaxial cable connection to enable the owner to install a Citizens Band (CB) radio of choice, and operate it conveniently from the motorhome.

The coaxial-cable connection for the radio is found beneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. Accordingly, with an owner-provided CB radio, that radio can be used to communicate with other travelers on the road.

To use your CB system of choice, follow the directions furnished with the CB radio.

NOTE: Channel 11 is considered an emergency channel and monitoring this channel might give one information about road conditions, accidents, and related matters potentially affecting your travels.

AM/FM/CD Stereo System

An AM/FM/CD stereo system is included in the motorhome.

This system is powered by the 12-volt DC system of the motorhome and operates like any conventional car-stereo system. The coach is also SIRIUS XM compatible with a subscription.

Dashboard Heating/Cooling Controls

Te dash air conditioner/heater is not designed to heat and cool the entire interior of the motorhome. It is intended only to provide heating and cooling for the cab area (Figure 14-5).

A small amount of air will blow out of the defrost and dash vents regardless of the mode settings.

There is a separate temperature control on the passenger’s console.

Automatic Leveling System

The Zephyr is equipped with a Spartan self leveling system.

The Self Leveling System is designed for this application to maintain a predetermined vehicle ride height automatically and provides a means to manually lower or raise the ride height through a customized user interface. The system provides for side to side height control as well as front to back control.

The Self Leveling System (SLS) contains four vehicle height sensors, a pneumatic manifold assembly, an electronic control unit (ECU), the necessary wire harnessing, a pushbutton control user interface, and the necessary vehicle interface hardware to provide the defined modes of operation and system functionality.

Self leveling mode

This mode of operation is two-fold. First, it can be used to evaluate perspective vehicle parking areas to ensure the vehicle can be adjusted to be within leveling parameters for maximizing occupant comfort (level find mode). Second, once a suitable parking area is found, it is used to automatically level the suspension of the vehicle, even though the parking area may be an uneven surface (self leveling mode). The following paragraphs further explain this mode of operation.

The “SLS” pushbutton, located on the right hand area of the user interface is used to initiate the self leveling mode. This pushbutton serves as the “ON” switch to begin the entire self leveling process. When the SLS pushbutton is depressed and the vehicle is operating at slow speed (typically 5MPH or less), the ECU will begin the level find mode. This is an evaluation process, whereas the system ECU will look at the signals received from the four height sensors and the signals from the two inclination sensors. The height sensors will provide the ECU with real time information on the location of each corner of the vehicle in reference to the normal ride height. At the same time, the inclination sensors will provide real time information to the ECU on the location of the “X” and “Y” axis of the vehicle in relation to the reference horizontal position. The ECU will perform the necessary comparisons and determine if the vehicle is capable of being leveled at the particular location. The ECU will provide a visual indication of this process to the vehicle operator by turning on the indicator arrows located to the left of the SLS pushbutton.

The two arrows reference the “X” and “Y” axis of the vehicle. The top arrow, (points left to right) represents the “X” vehicle axis (short axis – side to side) and the bottom arrow (points top to bottom) represents the “Y” vehicle axis (long axis – front to rear). The arrows will be “flashing” or “ON” solid and be either an amber or green color. The four combinations of light status and color can be interpreted by the following information:

• Solid Green – the vehicle is near level

• Flashing Green – Adjustment is possible and within range

RAISE Button

Press once to raise the rear of the vehicle for increased bumper clearance. (The Raise light flashes) [Speed < 20 MPH]

Press and hold button until raise light remains “on” to raise entire vehicle for increased ground clearance. [Speed < 10 MPH] Press “LOWER” switch once or “STD RIDE” switch once to return vehicle to normal height.

LOWER Button

Press once to partially lower the vehicle to decrease overall height. [Speed < 10 MPH] (The Lower light flashes)

Press and hold button until the lower light remains “on” to lower the vehicle to lowest overall height. [Speed < 5 MPH] Press “RAISE” switch once or press “STD RIDE” switch once to return to normal height (Lower light off)

STD RIDE Button

Press this button to return the vehicle to the “standard ride height”, irregardless of mode operation. The STD Ride light will come “on” whenever the STD Ride button is depressed or whenever an auxiliary control returns the system to the standard ride mode.

The STD Ride light will “flash” while the system is returning to the Standard Ride height from any mode of operation. Once theStandard Ride height is reached, the light will come “on” steady for about 15 seconds and it will then go “off”.

When power is applied to the system and the vehicle is in the STD Ride mode and the vehicle is at the standard ride height, the light will come “on” steady for about 15 seconds and it will then go “off”.

When power is applied to the system and the vehicle is in the STD Ride mode, but the vehicle is not at the Standard Ride height, the light will “flash” while thesystem makes the necessary adjustments to return to the Standard Ride height. Once the Standard Ride height is reached, the light will come “on” steady for about 15 seconds and then it will go “off”.

• Flashing Amber – Adjustment is marginal

• Solid Amber – Self Leveling May Not Be Possible (Excessive Slope)

Once activated, the system will remain in the level find mode until the “SLS” pushbutton is depressed a second time or the “STD RIDE” pushbutton is momentarily depressed. When the level find mode is complete, the operator can proceed to initiate the self leveling part of the process. To initiate this process, the SLS pushbutton must first be depressed (this may have already been performed if the vehicle operator used the level find mode), the vehicle must be stopped, placed in park, the parking brake applied, and then the “SET” pushbutton is depressed. (Note: If the parking brake is not applied, the self leveling process will not be allowed to occur by the system ECU). Once the self leveling mode is activated, the LED located above the “SET” pushbutton will flash as a visual indication the mode is active. The ECU will first adjust the vehicle “Y” axis and then the “X” axis. Once the leveling process is complete, the LED located above the “SET pushbutton will be “ON” continuously.

For a more complete review of the leveling system, find the operation guide inside your Owner’s Information Packet