Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range - Dedicated Travelling Passenger Seats; Tyres

preparing for the road
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tyres & passenger seating
TYRES
If a wheel or tyre fitted to a wheel is
changed any replacement must be of the
same type of construction and size.
The law requires that the tyres and pressures
must be suitable for the use to which they
are being put. The minimum tread depth
must be 1.6mm throughout a continuous
band comprising the centre three-quarters
of the breadth of the tread and around the
circumference of the tyre.
Please refer to base vehicle manufacturer’s
handbook for tyre pressure information.
This may also be displayed in the driver’s or
passenger's door aperture.
DEDICATED TRAVELLING PASSENGER
SEATING
Seat belts are fitted to all travelling seats.
Travelling seats are designated by the
manufacturer and vary according to the layout
you have purchased. Each seat is homologated
i.e. tested to all relevant safety requirements.
NEVERtravelinorattempttoinstallaseatbelt
to a non-designated seat.
WARNING: Side facing seats are designed
for habitational use only, not when the
vehicle is in motion.
SEAT BELTS AND LEGISLATION
Designated driver and passenger seats are
fitted with seat belts and MUST be worn.
Children, aged up to 3 years of age, must wear
an appropriate child restraint suitable for their
age and weight.
Children from 3 years of age and up to 135cm
(4’5”) in height, or 12 years of age, whichever
is reached first must use a restraint suitable for
their age.
Children over 135cm (4’5”) in height or aged
12 or 13 years must wear a seat belt.
Note:Itisthelegalresponsibilityofthedriver
To ensure children aged up to 14 years old are
suitably restrained.
For passengers aged 14 and over, it is their
responsibility (not the driver) that a seat belt is
worn.
Designated passenger seats
within the habitational
compartment of your
motorhome are identified
(fig. 1).
Seat belts are fitted for
your safety and must be
worn unless a ‘Certificate
of Exemption from
Compulsory Seat Belt Wearing’ is held. This
Certificate must be produced if asked for by
the Police – seat belt offences can result in a
fine.
CHILD SEATS
Choosing/Buying
GotoareputableretailersuchasHalford's,
Mothercare,Toys'R'Us,JohnLewisetc.Most
reputable retailers will have trained child seat
advisers on site and will offer a fitting service.
Ask the advisor to fit various seats to the
vehicle. Once a correctly fitted seat has been
installed, satisfy yourself on it's suitability for
your child and the vehicle before buying as it is
important to use a correctly fitting seat in your
motorhome.
CAUTION: The child seat you use in your
car may not be suitable for mounting on a
motorhome seat.
Choose the right seat for your child's height
and weight.
Ensure it has an official approval mark (usually
theUnitedNations'E'mark).ThecurrentUN
standards is Regulation 44.03
Nevertoruseasecondhandcarseat.
It could have fit been damaged and may
not meet modern standards. The fitting
instructions may also be missing.
Positioning/Fitting
Dependant upon the child seat type, the most
suitable position for the child seat to be fitted
may be the front passenger seat of the cab
(NOTEairbagadvicebelow)orthewindow
seat of the forward facing rear seat, the isle
seat in the rear is not a recommended position,
advice should always be taken from the retailer
on the suitability and security of the seat in the
Fig. 1