Safety Features and Equipment
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EMERGENCY EXITS
Locate and learn how to use all possible
emergency exits. It is good practice to inform
passengers of the location of exits and how to
use them in case of an emergency.
SIDE WINDOWS
Some side windows can be opened from the
inside for emergency exit. A decal located on
the bottom of each passenger window indicates
the location of the nearest emergency exit.
Also, blue lights close to the wall in the overhead
storage compartments illuminate the emergency
exit decals. These lights illuminate when the
general lighting switch is on.
EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS (X3-45) 18617
To open a side window emergency exit, tilt up
the release bar and push the bottom of the
window outwards, as illustrated below. The
window is hinged from the top and will not fall
out.
A telltale light on the dashboard illuminates
when a window is opened. Refer to Controls
and Instruments chapter for more information.
To close the window, tilt up the release bar and
pull the window back. Push down the release
bar to lock shut.
SIDE WINDOW EMERGENCY EXIT 18391
ROOF HATCH
A roof ventilation hatch designed to be opened
by occupants is installed in the roof in the front
of the vehicle. The hatch can serve as
emergency exit. In case of an emergency, push
out the ventilation hatch completely (1). To
release the hatch, pull tab (2) rearward while
pushing handle (3) out. An instruction decal with
complete operating instructions is located on the
hatch.
EMERGENCY ROOF ESCAPE OPENING
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NOTE
In the event of ventilation blower motor failure,
the roof hatch may be used to aid ventilation
by pushing the hatch upward.
WARNING
Be aware of reduced vehicle overhead
clearance when driving under overpasses with
the roof hatch open.
To latch handle after use, vent arms must be
pushed upright in FULL OPEN VENT position.
Insert edge between the two sections of the
bracket and pull handle in to lock the hatch.
Finally, pull the hatch in to closed position, one
side at a time.
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