Driving And Parking - Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual

Driving and parking

Driving and parking
Warning
The movement of the pedals must not be ob-
structed. The vehicle's operating and road
safety are otherwise jeopardized.
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Objects could fall and get caught between
the pedals if you accelerate or brake sud-
denly. You will no longer be able to brake or
accelerate. You could cause an accident,
which could result in injury to yourself and
others.
If floor mats and carpets are used, make
sure that these are secured correctly
and cannot slip and that there is suffi-
cient pedal clearance.
Do not place any objects in the driver's
footwell.
Store and secure all loose objects so
they cannot get into the driver's footwell
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Warning
The doors could open of their own accord
while the vehicle is in motion if they are not
fully closed. For this reason, please make
sure that all the doors are properly closed
and locked before driving off (
Before each journey, check the vehicle
lighting and the general condition of
the vehicle.
Observe the general driving tips at the
end of this section (
You will find information on:
regular checks (
driving in winter (
driving when towing a trailer
( page 175)
and other driving tips
in the "Operation" section (
Starting the engine
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Warning
Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
The exhaust fumes contain poisonous car-
bon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
page 52).
constitutes a health hazard and can lead to
loss of consciousness and death.
Warning
page 116).
A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at
all, or that is not correctly engaged in the
page 181)
seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intend-
ed protective function. In certain circum-
page 235)
stances, you could then be seriously or even
fatally injured. Make sure, therefore, that all
occupants – in particular, expectant moth-
ers – wear their seat belt correctly at all
page 173).
times.
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