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Safety
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X 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.
X Seat belts must be worn by all passengers.
X Fasten your seat belts before the beginning of the journey and keep
them fastened during the journey.
X It is not permitted to stay in the alcove during the journey.
X Always secure children with the children safety equipment prescribed for
the respective height and weight.
X Only attach the child restraint system to seats that are specified for this
purpose. Only forward-facing child restraint systems are permitted.
X The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle (small truck). Adjust your
driving technique accordingly.
X In case of underpasses, tunnels or similar obstacles, note the total
height of the vehicle (including the roof load).
X In winter, the roof must be free of snow and ice before commencing the
journey.
X 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).
X Do not operate the heater at petrol stations. Danger of explosion!
X Do not operate the heater in closed spaces. Danger of suffocation!
Z Before commencing the journey, distribute the payload evenly within the
vehicle (see chapter 4).
Z 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).
Z Before commencing the journey, ensure that all cupboard doors, the toilet
compartment door and all drawers and flaps are secure. Engage the refrig-
erator door securing device.
Z Before commencing the journey, close windows and skylights.
Z Before commencing the journey, close all external flaps and lock them.
Z Before commencing the journey, remove external supports.
Z Before commencing the journey, put the antenna in park position.
Z During the initial journey and each time after changing a wheel, re-tighten
the wheel bolts/wheel nuts after 50 km (30 miles). Subsequently inspect
them at regular intervals in order to ensure that they are firmly seated. See
chapter 14 for tightening torque.
Z Tyres may not be older than 6 years as the material becomes brittle over
time (see chapter 14).
Z When using snow chains, the tyres, wheel suspension and steering are
subjected to an additional load. When using snow chains, drive slowly
(maximum speed 50 km/h) and only on streets which are completely
covered with snow. Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged.