3.3 Road safety
Z As far as the fitted appliances (heater, cooker, refrigerator, etc.) and the
base vehicle (engine, brakes, etc.) are concerned, the instruction manuals
are authoritative. It is imperative that they be observed.
Z Fitting accessories or special equipment can alter the dimensions, weight
and road behaviour of the vehicle. Some of the parts must be entered in
the vehicle papers.
Z Only use wheel rims and tyres which are approved for the vehicle. Informa-
tion concerning the size of the approved wheel rims and tyres is included
in the vehicle documents or can be obtained from authorised dealers and
service centres.
Z Firmly apply the handbrake when parking the vehicle.
Z When leaving the vehicle, it is imperative that all doors, external flaps and
windows are closed.
Z Hazard warning triangle and first-aid kit conforming to DIN 13164 are pre-
scribed by law and must be carried on the vehicle.
Z Only move the vehicle on the road if the driver has a driver's license valid
for the vehicle class.
Z When selling the vehicle, hand over all instruction manuals for the vehicle
and the fitted appliances.
X Before commencing the journey, carry out a functional check of indi-
cating and lighting equipment, the steering and the brakes.
X If the vehicle has been stationary for a long period (approx. 10 months)
have the braking and gas systems checked by an authorised specialist
workshop.
X Before starting the journey and also after short breaks check whether the
entrance step has been retracted completely.
X Fold in the pop-up roof fully and lock it into place before commencing the
journey.
X Before commencing the journey, open and secure the shades on the
windscreen and on the driver's and front passenger's windows.
X Before starting the journey, rotate the seat in the direction of travel and
lock in position. The rotating seats must remain locked in the direction of
travel during the journey.
X Before starting your journey, remove the television from the support and
store it securely.
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 Before starting the journey fasten your seat belt and keep it fastened
during the journey.
X Always secure children with the child-protection equipment that is man-
datory for the respective child's size and weight.
X Factory-set three-point safety belts must be used when attaching child
restraint systems.
X The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle (small truck). Adapt your
manner of driving correspondingly.
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