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BEHAVIOURS IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
The user of the car, implemented according to safety regulations,
following the instructions provided in this manual and with the support
of the instructions located on the engine label, operates in safe
conditions.
If incorrect behaviours cause accidents, request the immediate help of
specialised emergency personnel.
In the case of an emergency and while waiting for emergency
personnel to arrive, the following instructions are provided.
Fire
Put out the fire using the foreseen devices and according to the
methods indicated by the competent authorities (the fire-fighting
equipment for some cars and equipment has been made mandatory
by current safety regulations).
Burns
Put out the flames on the clothing of the burn victim by means of:
• flooding with water;
• use of powder extinguishers, without directing the jet towards the
face;
• covers or rolling the victim on the ground.
Do not remove the shreds of clothing that adhere to the skin;
If the burns are caused by liquids, quickly but carefully remove the
clothing saturated with the hot liquid;
Cover the burn with an anti-burn pack or with a sterile bandage.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
The carbon monoxide contained in the engine's exhaust gas is
dangerous both because it causes poisoning as well as because it forms
an explosive mixture with the air.
In closed areas, carbon monoxide is very dangerous because it can
reach a critical concentration in a short period of time.
If aiding a poison victim in a closed room:
Immediately ventilate the room to reduce the concentration of gas.
When accessing the room, the rescuer must hold his/her breath,
not light flames, turn on lights or activate electric bells or
telephones in order to prevent explosions.
Bring the poison victim to safety in a ventilated room or in the open
air, placing the victim on his/her side if unconscious.
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