14 Driving Your Motohome

Camera Montitor 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 switch is in the MANUAL mode, the monitor will be ON when the ignition switch is turned ON.

If the 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, refer to 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 off 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 must normally be kept in the DAY (released) position. When you view the picture at night or in a tunnel, etc., depress the switch to make the picture less bright (therefore in the NIGHT position). Thus, 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, the 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 motorhome features side-mounted cameras (Figure 14-2) on both sides of the motorhome.

These side-mounted cameras are activated whenever the motorhome 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.

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

The dash air conditioner/heater (Figure 14-3) 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.

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

Dynamic Cruise Control

Your MIDAS is equipment with automatic cruise control to provide easy of operation and a means of helping you to concentrate more on drive your motorhome. The controls are locate on the steering wheel.

   

Automatic Levelling System

The MIDAS is equipped with an BIGFOOT computer-controlled leveling system (Figure 14-4).

To operate the automatic hydraulic levelling mode:

1. Set park brake. Ignition must be off.
2. Press the AUTO LEVEL button once. The levelling system active light will flash.

  Figure 14-4: Leveling System Control Panel

To retract the jack in automatic hydraulic levelling mode:

1. Press the AUTO STORE button. The store indicator light will flash. The front jacks will retract for five seconds before the rear jacks will begin to retract. As each jack retracts, its red WARNING light will go out. The system will automatically shut down one minute after the four individual red WARNING lights are out. If any one red WARNING light does not go out, the system will continue to store for 50 minutes, then shut down regardless of the WARNING lights condition.
2. The vehicle can be moved as soon as the red warning lights are out.

NOTE: When the jacks are stored with the engine running, the warning buzzer will sound when deployed the jacks have retracted to the STORE position. If desired, the jacks can be stored with the ignition key in the accessory position. This will eliminate the warning buzzer while the jacks are retracting.

To operate in Manual mode:

1. Set park brake and place the ignition in the engine run position.
2. The vehicle may be levelled using the manual EXTEND (UP ARROW) buttons on the right half of the panel. If a yellow LEVEL SENSING light is on, that side, end or corner of the vehicle is low. It is best to level the vehicle side-to-side first, if needed, before front to rear.
3. When levelling is completed, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

To retract the jack in manual leveling mode:

Turn ignition to engine run position and push the STORE button.

To manually override the jack system in the event of a power failure: Refer to the LIPPERT manual in your three ring binder and follow the instructions.