16 Driving Your Motorhome

Echomaster Camera Monitor System

The rear-view monitoring system (Figure 17-1) 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.

Side-Mount Camera

As an enhanced aid to driving, the motorhome features side-mounted cameras (Figure 17-2) 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.

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 (Figure 17-3) 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 17-4) 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 out of the defrost and dash vents regardless of the mode settings.

Automatic Leveling System

Some Phaetons are equipped with an HWH computer-controlled leveling system.

Models 37SH, 40IH and 44OH use the LIPPERT SYSTEM.

To operate the automatic hydraulic leveling mode:

1. Set park brake. Ignition must be turned off.
2. Press the AUTO LEVEL button once. The leveling system active light will flash. During the automatic leveling sequence, after the system has extended the appropriate jacks to level the vehicle and has turned the yellow indicator lights off, the system will stabilize the vehicle.

To retract the jack in automatic hydraulic leveling mode:

NOTE: When the jacks are deployed with the ignition in the ON position, the warning buzzer will sound until 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.

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.

To operate in Manual mode:

1. Set park brake and place the ignition in the ACCESSORY position.
2. The vehicle may be leveled 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 leveling is completed, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

To retract the jack in manual leveling mode:

1. Turn ignition to the ON position and push the STORE button.

To manually override the jack system in the event of a power failure:

1. Locate the manual valve release on each solenoid valve. The solenoid valves are located on the power unit/valve assembly in an outside compartment.
2. Allow clearance for the vehicle to lower.

IMPORTANT: Only open the valves enough to retract the jacks.

3. Push the manual release valves to a downward position.
4. Make sure that all four jacks are now retracted.
5. Close the valves by extending the manual valve releases to an extended position.

For a more complete review of the leveling system, find the HWH leveling and electronic ride height operation guide inside your Owner’s Information Packet.

Mobileye Collision Mitigation System (Optional)

Your Phaeton might be equipped with an optional Mobileye collision mitigation system (Figure 16-6) that aids drivers in avoiding accidents. Features of the Mobileye collision mitigation system include the following:

If your Phaeton is built on a PowerGlide chassis, the Mobileye will be in the instrument panel.

If your Phaeton is built on a Freightliner chassis, the Mobileye will be stand-a-lone guage on the dash.

• Forward collision warning indicates when a vehicle is detected in the same lane.
• Lane departure warning indicators are active above 34 MPH and if turn signals are not used when changing lanes.
• Headway monitoring and warning is active above 19 MPH and displays the number of seconds to the vehicle directly in front of you whenever that distance/time becomes 2.5 seconds or less.
• Pedestrian and bicycle collision warning indicators are active under 31 MPH.
• Intelligent, high-beam controls automatically switch headlights from low beam to high beam on dark roads without traffic.
• Speed limit indication is active at any speed and notifies the driver if the vehicle exceeds the allowed speed limit detected on speed signs.

Automatic Transmission Controls

Your Phaeton is equipped with one of two different shifting methods for controlling the transmission, depending on the make of the chassis. If you have a PowerGlide Chassis, you have (Figure 16-7) control unit. If you have a Freightliner Chassis, you have (Figure 16-8) control unit mounted on the steering column.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Your 2025 Phaeton is equipped with ACC. This system combines stability control and collision mitigation with a dynamic cruise control system. We encourage you to learn more about each of the components from the chassis manufacture’s operation manual included in this binder.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Driving with incorrect tire pressures does not just decrease performance, it compromises safety. Tiffin has selected a fully integrated tire monitoring system that is user friendly and easy to maintain. Please refer to the manual for more detail.