Operation Manual

159Caravan - 09-09 - DET-0030-09EN
Care
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12.7 Vacuum toilet (Dometic)
If the toilet will not be used for a longer period of time, for example for Winter
lay up, the toilet must be cleaned and completely emptied.
Emptying valve:
 Empty the entire water system.
 Press the toilet pedal several times, until no more water flows.
 Empty the cassette at a disposal station authorized for this purpose and
clean it.
 Turn off power supply.
 Remove cover (Fig. 186,3).
 Unscrew the cap (Fig. 186,2).
 Place a suitable container under the valve (Fig. 186,1).
 Press the pedal several times until water no longer comes out of the valve.
 Screw the cap back on and attach cover.
12.8 Winter care
De-icing salt damages the underbody and the parts open to water spray. We
recommend that you wash the vehicle more frequently during wintertime.
Mechanical and surface treated parts and the underside are under particular
strain, and should therefore be cleaned thoroughly.
12.8.1 Preparations
 Check the vehicle for paint and rust damage. Repair damage as neces-
sary.
 Make certain that water cannot penetrate the automatic floor ventilation
system and the heater.
Fig. 186 Vacuum toilet valve
 If there is any risk of frost, always run heater at a minimum of 15 °C. Switch
the circulation fan (if there is one) to automatic. In the case of extreme
external temperatures, the furniture flaps and doors should be left slightly
open. The inflowing warm air can help prevent the freezing of water pipes,
for example, and counteract the formation of condensation in the storage
spaces.
 If there is any risk of frost, cover the outside surface of the windows with
winter insulation mats.
 Keep the waste gas vent, skylights with forced ventilation and mushroom-
shaped vents free of snow. For a roof vent, use a vent extension which is
at least 10 cm (4 inch) long.