Usage
Limits of the vehicle 3.2
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3.2.2
Climatic limits of the vehicle
The operating and storage temperature range for the vehicle is between
-15 °C and +40 °C.
Operating temperatures below -15 °C or above +40 °C require special
equipment or vehicle fluids (fuel, engine oil and hydraulic oil).
The service partner is available at any time to answer any further ques-
tions regarding use in extreme temperature ranges.
3.2.3
Precautions for different weather conditions
High outside temperatures
Perform the following activities more often than described in the chapter
Maintenance (Maintenance).
• Check the cooling system regularly.
– Keep the radiator and, if necessary, the condenser of the air con-
ditioning system clean.
– Make sure that the coolant level is correct.
– Use coolant with the prescribed mixing ratio.
– Check the cooling system regularly for leaks.
– Check the fan blades of the cooling system regularly for damage.
– Check the drive of the fan blade regularly for wear.
• Use engine oil of the correct viscosity class.
• Check and clean the air filter regularly, especially in dusty environ-
ments.
Low outside temperatures
CAUTION
Risk of accidents due to snow and ice on roads and paths!
Failure to adjust the speed may result in accidents with minor injuries on
snowy or icy roads and paths.
► Reduce travel speed.
CAUTION
Risk of accident due to reduced visibility!
Frozen windows can lead to a restricted view of your surroundings and
thus to accidents with minor injuries.
► Remove ice from windscreens before starting the journey.
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