Airstream Interstate 2020 Manuel utilisateur

2020 Interstate

Owner’s Manual

Disclaimer And Copyright

All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information

available at the time of publication approval. If and when new materials and production techniques are developed

that can improve the quality of its product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, Airstream

reserves the right to make such changes.

Airstream Interstate Touring Coach Owner’s Manual

Publication Date: September 2019

REV# 01

WARNING

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road

vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon

monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize

exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as

necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves

or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation . . . . 2-2

Alarms and Detectors . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Emergency Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Limited Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

FLOOR PLANS AND

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Floor Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

General Information and Cleaning . . . . . 5-3

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . .5-16

Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Waxes and Polishes . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

How to Care for Your Touring Coach Finish . 6-2

Roadside Exterior Features (Lounge) . . . 6-6

Curbside Exterior Features (Lounge) . . . 6-7

Roadside Exterior Features (Grand Tour) . . 6-8

Curbside Exterior Features (Grand Tour) . . 6-9

Screen Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

Awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Hitch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

SPRINTER VAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Important Sprinter Information . . . . . . 7-2

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Component Identication . . . . . . . . 7-2

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Changing A Tire . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Installing and Removing A Wheel . . . . . 7-7

Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Air Ride Suspension . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Trailer Towing and Driving Tips . . . . . . 8-5

Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Towing Your Touring Coach . . . . . . . 8-9

Safety Check List . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Suggested Maintenance and

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . 9-3

Tire Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Battery (Maintenance Free) . . . . . . . 9-6

LPG System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Drain and Waste System . . . . . . . .9-11

Winterizing and Storage . . . . . . . .9-13

Electrical Diagrams . . . . . . . . . .9-17

Multiplex Controls . . . . . . . . . . .9-29

Fresh Water Layouts . . . . . . . . . .9-32

FAQs and Answers . . . . . . . . . .9-34

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Section 1

INTRODUCTION

The Owner’s Manual for your new Airstream Touring

Coach is designed to respond to the most frequent

inquiries regarding the operation, function, and care of

the many systems that make modern motorhoming a

joy.

The Airstream Touring Coach is integrated into

a Sprinter Van, designed and manufactured by

Mercedes-Benz. Operation of the Sprinter, its engine,

power train, and other related components are

discussed in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator’s

Manual and other literature provided by Mercedes-

Benz. Those systems discussed in the Sprinter

literature are warranted by Mercedes-Benz or their

suppliers.

Airstream realizes our customers possess varying

degrees of expertise in the area of maintaining and

repairing the appliances in their touring coach. For this

reason, the service and trouble-shooting information

found in this manual is directed toward those with

average mechanical skills. We also realize you may be

more familiar in one area than you are in another. Only

you know your capabilities and limitations.

We want you to use this manual, and hope you will nd

the information contained in it helpful; however, should

you ever feel you may be “getting in over your head,’

please see your dealer to have the repairs made.

The operation and care of component parts such

as, refrigerator, furnace, water heater and others are

briey explained in this manual.

All information, illustrations, and specications

contained in this manual are based on the latest

product information available at the time of publication

approval. Airstream reserves the right to make

changes if and when new materials and/or production

techniques are developed that can improve the quality

of its product, or when material substitutions are

necessary due to availability.

We have provided many important safety messages

in this manual. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

WARNING

A warning is used for a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury to persons.

CAUTION

A caution is used to advise caution when

performing actions that could result in minor or

moderate injury to persons and/or damage to

equipment.

NOTE

A note is used to address practices not related

to personal injury. This applies to hazardous

situations involving property damage only.

Optional items may be available on all, or particular

models. Additionally, some optional items can only be

included during the manufacturing phase and cannot

later be added to the touring coach. The inclusion of

optional items information in this manual does not

imply or suggest the availability, application, suitability,

or inclusion for any specic unit.

NOTE

Your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Operator’s and

Warranty Manuals contain important cautions,

warnings, operational, and warranty information on

the Sprinter and its components. All information

in the Sprinter manual should be reviewed

and followed for your safety. The Airstream

Interstate Owner’s Manual may provide additional

information and tips on the use of the van as a

touring coach; however, no information in the

Airstream manual should be interpreted as advice

or directions to disregard or void the warnings,

cautions, or other information contained in the

Sprinter’s manuals.

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Introduction

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SAFETY

Section 2

SAFETY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS � � � � � � � � � 2-2

Weight Distribution� � � � � � � � � � � 2-2

Tire Safety � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-2

Appliances and Equipment � � � � � � � 2-2

Generator Safety � � � � � � � � � � � 2-2

Mold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-2

CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY AND

VENTILATION � � � � � � � � � � � 2-2

Chemical Sensitivity � � � � � � � � � � 2-2

Formaldehyde � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-3

Ventilation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-3

Do Not Smoke � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-3

Medical Advice � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-3

ALARMS AND DETECTORS � � � � � � � 2-3

Smoke Alarm � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-4

Carbon Monoxide Detector � � � � � � � 2-4

This Carbon Monoxide Detector Is Not 2-4

Important Safety Precautions � � � � 2-4

What Is Carbon Monoxide � � � � � � � � 2-5

Conditions that can result in potentially

dangerous CO situations � � � 2-5

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning � 2-5

Regular Maintenance� � � � � � � � � � 2-6

Basic Generator Safety Information � � � � 2-6

Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector � � � � 2-7

Low Voltage � � � � � � � � � � � 2-7

Detector Test � � � � � � � � � � 2-7

Basic LPG Safety Information � � � � � � 2-8

If you smell gas � � � � � � � � � 2-8

FIRE EXTINGUISHER � � � � � � � � � � 2-9

EMERGENCY EXIT � � � � � � � � � � � 2-9

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Safety Precautions

Many things can be construed as safety related, but

the most important is your common sense� If you are

careless with matches, cigarettes, ammable material,

or any other hazardous material, you surely realize

your potential for accidents is greatly increased�

You will nd many safety recommendations in this

section and throughout the manual� The following

recommendations are the ones we consider to be the

most important�

Weight Distribution

Touring coach’s have fresh water and wastewater

tanks, a water heater, and storage areas� It gives

you great exibility in loading. With exibility comes

responsibility� If you want to load down all the storage

compartments, the amount of uids may have to be

reduced� It is a trade off so plan wisely� Distribute

your additional cargo as evenly as possible with the

heaviest objects located as low as possible�

Do you really want to carry a full freshwater tank to

a RV park 1,000 miles away and then hook up to a

city water supply? Even if you’re going to a remote

area, you can usually ll your water tank shortly

before entering the area� Just reducing your load by

10 gallons of water lets you carry an additional 83�5

pounds of cargo�

Tire Safety

Properly maintained tires improve the steering,

stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your

vehicle� Refer to Section 9 - Maintenance for tire care

and safety information� Also, be sure to read the Tire

Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner’s

packet�

Appliances and Equipment

The appliances (stove) and equipment (hot water

heater, furnace, generator, etc�) typically operate on

liqueed petroleum (LP) gas. LP gas is ammable and

is contained under high pressure� Improper use may

result in a re and/or explosion. Make sure to follow

all instructions and warnings in this manual as well as

those in the specic owner’s manuals of the appliances

and equipment�

Generator Safety

Do not operate the generator in an enclosed building or

in a partly enclosed area, such as a garage� Be sure to

follow all instructions and warnings in this manual and

the generator manufacturer’s manual� Refer to Section

5 - Interior for generator information�

Mold

Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and

outdoor environments� There is no practical way

to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor

environment; however, the way to control indoor

mold growth is to control moisture� Refer to Section

3 - General Information for information on controlling

condensation and molds�

Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation

Chemical Sensitivity

Immediately after the purchase of your new

recreational vehicle and sometimes after it has been

closed up for an extended period of time, you may

notice a strong odor and/or experience a chemical

sensitivity� This is not a defect in your recreational

vehicle� Like your home, there are many different

products used in the construction of recreational

vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood, insulation,

upholstery, etc� Formaldehyde is also the by-product of

combustion and numerous household products, such

as some paints, coatings, and cosmetics� However,

recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home

and therefore, the exchange of air inside a recreational

vehicle is signicantly less than in a home. These

products, when new or when exposed to elevated

temperatures and/or humidity, may off-gas different

chemicals, including formaldehyde� This off-gassing,

in combination with the minimal air exchange, may

cause you to experience irritation of the eyes, nose,

and throat, as well as sometimes headache, nausea,

and a variety of asthma-like symptoms� Elderly persons

and young children, as well as anyone with a history

of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be more

susceptible to the effects of off-gassing�

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Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance and

is an important chemical used widely by industries

to manufacture building materials and numerous

household products� It is also a by-product of

combustion and certain other natural processes�

Thus, it may be present inside the touring coach�

Ventilation of the unit normally reduces the exposure to

a comfortable level�

Trace levels of formaldehyde are released from

smoking, cooking, use of soaps and detergents, such

as carpet shampoos and cosmetics, and many other

household products� Some people are very sensitive to

formaldehyde while others may not have any reaction

to the same levels of formaldehyde� Amounts released

decrease over time�

Your Airstream touring coach was manufactured using

low formaldehyde-emitting (LFE) wood products,

the use of which is typical in the recreation vehicle

industry� Formaldehyde has an important role in

the adhesives used to bind wood products used in

recreation vehicles� The wood products in your coach

are designed to emit formaldehyde at or lower than

industry guidelines and should not produce symptoms

in most individuals�

While LFE wood products typically do not emit

formaldehyde at a level that would cause symptoms

in most individuals, it is possible, though not likely,

for symptoms to occur when the touring coach is

not properly ventilated� Ventilation is an essential

requirement for touring coach use for many reasons�

Any effects of formaldehyde can be greatly reduced

by actions such as opening windows, opening roof

vents, running the air conditioner, or some combination

thereof� In addition, the emission of formaldehyde by

these products naturally decreases rapidly over time�

Airstream strongly suggests you take measures to

properly ventilate your touring coach on a regular

basis� If you have any questions with respect to proper

ventilation of your touring coach, please do not hesitate

to contact your dealer or Airstream�

Ventilation

To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from

off-gassing, it is of the utmost importance that you

ventilate your recreational vehicle� Ventilation should

occur frequently after purchase and at times when the

temperatures and humidity are elevated� Remember,

off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity� Open

windows, exhaust vents, and doors� Operate ceiling

and/or other fans, roof AC, and use a fan to force stale

air out and bring fresh air in. Decreasing the ow of

air by sealing the recreational vehicle increases the

formaldehyde level in the vehicle’s indoor air�

Do Not Smoke

It is recommended you do not smoke inside your

recreational vehicle� In addition to causing damage

to your recreational vehicle, tobacco smoke releases

formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals�

Medical Advice

Questions regarding the effects of formaldehyde on

your health should be submitted to your doctor or local

health department�

Alarms and Detectors

Parts of this section on the Smoke Alarm and Carbon

Monoxide Detectors are a reprint of the manual

included with each device and provided to you in the

Airstream owner’s briefcase� Please read, understand,

and follow all aspects of the complete manual before

activating and operating the Smoke Alarm and Carbon

Monoxide Detectors� If you have not received the

manuals, contact your dealership to obtain one, or

contact Airstream Customer Relations at 937-596-6111�

NOTE

Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to

important operating instructions or to potentially

hazardous situations. Pay special attention to

these items.

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Smoke Alarm

A smoke alarm is provided with your touring coach�

A manual pertaining to the alarm is included in the

paperwork given to you at the dealership� Please

read and follow all care, maintenance, and safety

information contained in the smoke alarm manual�

The smoke alarm will beep once a minute for at least

30 days when the battery is weak� The battery must

immediately be replaced with a fresh one�

WARNING

Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should

be replaced immediately if it is not operating

properly. You should always replace a smoke alarm

after 10 years from the date of purchase. Write the

purchase date on the space provided on the back

of unit.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carefully read and understand the contents of the

provided instruction manual before using the alarm�

Store the manual in a safe place for future reference�

Pay particular attention to the safety warnings� Pass

the manual on to any subsequent users of the alarm�

WARNING

This product is intended for use in ordinary, indoor

locations of family living units. It is not designed

to measure compliance with occupational safety

and health administration (OSHA) commercial or

industrial standards. Individuals who are at special

risk from Carbon Monoxide exposure by reason of

age, pregnancy, or medical condition may consider

using warning devices which provide audible and

visual signals for Carbon Monoxide concentration

under 30 ppm. If in doubt, consult your medical

practitioner.

WARNING

Failure to replace this product by the “REPLACE

BY DATE” printed on the alarm cover may result in

death by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Replace By

Date is six (6) years from the date of manufacture.

This Carbon Monoxide Detector Is Not

• Designed to detect smoke, re, or any gas other than

Carbon Monoxide�

• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of

fuel-burning appliances�

• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable

alarm for spillage of combustion products from fuel-

burning appliances�

NOTE

This Carbon Monoxide detector is designed for

indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Do not knock or drop the alarm. Do not open

or tamper with the alarm as this could cause

malfunction. The detector will not protect against

the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning when the

batteries are dead or missing. The alarm will only

indicate the presence of Carbon Monoxide gas at

the sensor. Carbon Monoxide gas may be present

in other areas.

Important Safety Precautions

• Ideally, it is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide

detector should be installed in or near every room

that has a fuel burning appliance such as any room

heaters, water heaters, cookers, grills, etc�

• Ensure that the alarm horn can be heard by all those

who are intended to hear it� Seek medical help if it

is suspected that a user of the RV is suffering from

Carbon Monoxide poisoning�

• If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the

problem� Ignoring the alarm may result in sickness,

injury or death� (CO may be present even if nothing

is seen or smelled by the user�)

• Room spaces should be well ventilated when

household cleaning supplies are used as these may

cause a false alarm�

• Alarm should be tested once per week� If further

details are required, which do not appear in this

manual, contact BRK Brands Inc� First Alert�

WARNING

Activation of your Carbon Monoxide alarm’s

audible horn indicates the presence of Carbon

Monoxide that can kill you. Leave the area

immediately!

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