2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Owner’s Manual

Meet the 2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, a fun way to travel that gives you freedom and comfort. This Class C motorhome’s iconic design captures the spirit of adventure. Its sleek lines and roomy interior make it a great home away from home. With its modern features and thoughtful touches, the 2018 Minnie Winnie invites travelers to explore in comfort and style, making moments that will last a lifetime as they travel to new places.

DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOME

The information in this section refers only to features installed or adapted to the dash and driver compartment area by Winnebago Industries®. It also includes passenger seating in the living area of the coach.
Further Information
See the chassis manual in your InfoCase for all original chassis-related controls, instrumentation, switches, and other features. This includes items such as cruise control, climate controls, gauges, wipers, lights, front seats, three-point safety belts, etc.

SEATS – DRIVER/CO-PILOT
The driver and co-pilot seats may be independently adjusted to suit individual preferences.
Further Information
See the chassis manual in your InfoCase for instructions on seat adjustments.

FOLD-DOWN DINETTE SEAT
(Models without front slideout and with dinette seat directly behind the driver or passenger front seat)
On certain models, the dinette seat backrest cushion (located directly behind the driver or passenger front seat) must be folded down to allow front seat reclining.

SEAT BELTS
Seats intended for occupancy while the vehicle is in motion are equipped with seat belts for the protection of the driver and passengers.

1. Lap Belts
   The lap belts must be worn as low as possible and fit snugly across the hip area. Always sit erect and well back into the seat. To gain full protection of the safety belt, never let more than one person use the same safety belt at any one time, and do not let the safety belts become damaged by pinching them in the doors or in the seat mechanism. After any serious accident, any seat belts which were in use at the time must be inspected and replaced if necessary.
2. Adjustment
   To lengthen the belt, swivel the tab end at a right angle to the belt and pull the strap to the desired length. To shorten, pull the loose end of the belt.
3. To Fasten
   Be sure the belt is not twisted. Grasp each part of the belt assembly and push the tongue into the buckle. Adjust to a snug fit by pulling the loose end away from the tongue.
4. To Release
   Press the button in the center of the buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle.

WARNING

• Snug and low belt positions are essential. This will ensure that the force exerted by the lap belt in a collision is spread over the strong hip area and not across the abdomen, which could result in serious injury.
• Only seats equipped with seat belts are to be occupied while the vehicle is in motion. Swivel seats must be in the locked, forward-facing position while the vehicle is in motion.

Lap/Shoulder Belts
Refer to the chassis manual provided in your InfoCase for instructions on proper fastening, adjustment, and releasing of lap/shoulder belts.
Seat Belt Care and Cleaning

• Be careful not to damage the belt webbing and hardware. Take care not to pinch them in the seat or doors.
• Inspect the belts and hardware periodically. Check for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not remove or modify the belt system.
• Keep belts clean and dry. If the belts need cleaning, use only a mild soap and water solution. Do not use hot water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, bleach, or dyes. These products may weaken the belts.
• Replace any belt assembly that was used during a severe impact. Replace the complete assembly even if damage is not apparent.

CHILD RESTRAINTS
A properly installed and secured child restraint system can help reduce the chance or severity of personal injury to a child in an accident or during a sudden maneuver. Children may have a greater chance of being injured in an accident if they are seated in a child restraint system that is not properly secured.
A child restraint system is designed to be secured in a vehicle seat by a lap belt or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
When purchasing a child restraint system, follow these guidelines:

1. Look for the label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards.
2. Make sure that it will attach to your vehicle and restrain your child securely and conveniently so that you are able to install it correctly each time it is used.
3. Be certain that it is appropriate for the child’s height, weight, and development. The instructions and/or the regulation label attached to the restraint typically provide this information.
4. Review the instructions for installation and use of the restraint. Be sure that you understand them fully and can install the restraint properly and safely in your vehicle.

Tether Anchor Loop
If your coach has a dinette, it may be equipped with a child seat tether anchor loop located on the floor or wall directly behind the forward-facing dinette seat.
NOTE: The dinette table must be in the lowered position when a child seat is in use.

1. Lower the dinette table.
2. Route the tether over the top of the dinette seat back and hook it to the anchor loop on the floor.
3. Fasten the lap belt.

Further Information
See the child seat manufacturer’s specific instructions for proper attachment and adjustment of the tether and seat belts.

KEYS
Your motorhome is supplied with several keys. In addition to the chassis manufacturer’s ignition key, you receive keys for the entrance door and exterior compartment doors.
Keys have an identification number, either a small metal tag or stamped into the key head. These numbers are recorded on the vehicle’s component model/serial sheet, which is included in your InfoCase. In case keys are lost or stolen, your dealer or a locksmith can provide you with duplicate keys or modify the locks.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The hazard warning flashers provide additional safety when the vehicle must be stopped on the side of the roadway and presents a possible hazard to other motorists. When the flashers are on, it serves as a warning to other drivers.
Further Information
Refer to the chassis manual provided in your InfoCase for instructions on activating, operating, and canceling hazard warning flashers.

MIRRORS – POWER SIDEVIEW EXTERIOR
Always adjust mirrors for maximum rear visibility before traveling. Make sure the seat is adjusted for proper vehicle control and that you are sitting back squarely into the seat. The mirrors may also contain heating elements to de-fog or de-ice the mirror glass during cold weather operations. An ON-OFF switch for the mirror heaters is located near the remote mirror controls. The ignition switch must be on to operate mirror controls and heaters.

• The mirror surface tilts in the direction of the arrow button pressed.
• The middle switch selects L or R mirror to adjust.
• The center position is “neutral” to disable arrow buttons and prevent misadjustment of mirrors.
• The mirrors can be folded back against the cab doors if needed.

Mirror Head Adjustment
If you cannot adjust a mirror properly using the control switch, the mirror may need a coarse adjustment by rotating the mirror head.

• Unscrew the protective cap and loosen Allen’s headset screw to pivot the mirror head.

Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user manual provided in your InfoCase for further information.

MIRRORS – POWER SIDEVIEW EXTERIOR
Always adjust mirrors for maximum rear visibility before traveling. Make sure the seat is adjusted for proper vehicle control and that you are sitting back squarely into the seat. The mirrors may also contain heating elements to de-fog or de-ice the mirror glass during cold weather operations. An ON-OFF switch for the mirror heaters is located near the remote mirror controls. The ignition switch must be on to operate mirror controls and heaters.

• The mirror surface tilts in the direction of the arrow button pressed.
• The middle switch selects L or R mirror to adjust.
• The center position is “neutral” to disable arrow buttons and prevent misadjustment of mirrors.

Sideview Camera
The side view cameras (built into the driver and passenger side mirrors) activate with the corresponding turn signals and replace the rear camera view on the monitor until the turn is completed or the signal lever is canceled manually.
Mirror Head Adjustment
If you cannot adjust a mirror properly using the control switch, the mirror may need a coarse adjustment by rotating the mirror head.
Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user manual provided in your InfoCase for further information.

BATTERY BOOST SWITCH
The Battery Boost switch can be used to draw emergency starting power from the house batteries to start the engine if the chassis battery is discharged.
Press and Hold the Battery Boost switch in the ON position while turning the ignition key for emergency starting power.
NOTE: The House/Coach Battery Disconnect switch near the entrance door must be ON and house batteries must be sufficiently charged for this feature to work.

AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER – AUTOMOTIVE (DASH)
See the chassis manual for operating information on driver and passenger comfort controls – air conditioner, heater, defroster, and ventilation.
NOTE: The dash air conditioner is not designed to cool the entire interior of the coach, but is intended only to provide cooling for the cab area.

RADIO IN-DASH/REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
The radio in your coach can receive AM/FM stereo stations. It also has a CD/DVD player for your listening enjoyment through quality high-output speakers located in several areas of the coach. This system also featured a rearview camera monitor system, which lets you see what is directly behind your coach for safety and maneuvering assistance. The viewing screen is integrated into the dash. The radio screen switches automatically when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
NOTE: The camera polarity setting needs to be set to “Battery” for automatic camera viewing when the vehicle is put into reverse. The “Camera Polarity” setting is found under “Camera Settings” in the system menu.

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