Safety
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3.3 Road safety
Before commencing the journey, carry out a functional check of indi-
cating and lighting equipment, the steering and the brakes.
If the vehicle has been stationary for a long period (approx.
10 months) have the braking and gas systems checked by an author-
ised specialist workshop.
Before commencing the journey, secure the pull-down bed.
Before commencing the journey and after short interruptions of the
journey, ensure that the entrance step is completely retracted.
Before commencing the journey, rotate all swivel seats in the direction
of travel and lock in position. During the journey, the swivel seats must
remain locked in place in the direction of travel.
Before commencing the journey, store the television securely.
During the journey, persons are only to sit on the permitted seats (see
chapter 5). The authorised number of seats is stipulated in the vehicle
documents.
Seat belts must be worn by all passengers.
Fasten your seat belts before the beginning of the journey and keep
them fastened during the journey.
It is not permitted to stay in the alcove during the journey.
Always secure children with the children safety equipment prescribed
for the respective height and weight.
Only attach the child restraint system to seats that are specified for
this purpose. Only forward-facing child restraint systems are permit-
ted.
The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle (small truck). Adjust your
driving technique accordingly.
In case of underpasses, tunnels or similar obstacles, note the total
height of the vehicle (including the roof load).
In winter, the roof must be free of snow and ice before commencing
the journey.
Check tyre pressure before a journey or every 2 weeks. Wrong tyre
pressure causes excessive wear and can lead to damage or even to
tyre burst. You can lose control of the vehicle (see section 14.6).
Do not operate the heater at petrol stations. Danger of explosion!
Do not operate the heater in closed spaces. Danger of suffocation!
Before commencing the journey, distribute the payload evenly within the
vehicle (see chapter 4).
When loading the vehicle and when taking a rest from driving, in order to
load luggage or food, for example, observe the maximum permissible
gross weight and axle loads (refer to vehicle documents).
Before commencing the journey, ensure that all cupboard doors, the toi-
let compartment door and all drawers and flaps are secure. Engage the
refrigerator door securing device.
Before commencing the journey, close windows and skylights.
Before commencing the journey, close all external flaps and lock them.
Before commencing the journey, remove external supports.