In An Emergency - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

In an emergency

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Securing yourself and the vehicle
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First-aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest
Additional information and warnings:
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ p age 104
● Emergency closing or opening ⇒ p age 187
● Tool kit ⇒ p age 190
● Changing a wheel ⇒ p age 194
WARNING
A broken-down vehicle is a high accident risk to itself and other road users.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so. Park the vehicle
at a safe distance from moving traffic to securely lock all doors in an emergen-
cy. Switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
● Never leave children, disabled persons or people requiring help alone in-
side the vehicle when the doors are locked. Otherwise they may be trapped in
the vehicle in an emergency. Trapped persons can be exposed to very high or
very low temperatures.
Securing yourself and the vehicle
Vehicle overview Before driving
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Fig. 99 In the centre of the
instrument panel: Switch for
the hazard warning light sys-
tem.
When driving
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 185.
Observe the legal regulations for securing a broken-down vehicle. In many coun-
tries, for example, switching on the hazard warning light system and wearing a
safety vest are required.
Checklist
For your own safety and the safety of the vehicle occupants, perform the follow-
ing steps in the order stated ⇒
:
1. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and on a suitable
surface ⇒
.
2. Switch on the hazard warning light system with the button
Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ p age 104.
3.
Move the gearshift lever or selector lever to position P ⇒ p age 98.
4.
5. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition lock
⇒ p age 94.
6. Have all passengers get off and move to a safe spot away from the flow of
traffic, for example, behind the guard rail.
7. Take all vehicle keys along when leaving the vehicle.
8. Place the warning triangle to warn other road users of the vehicle.
9. Let the engine cool sufficiently and call for professional help if necessary.
With the hazard warning light system is activated, for example, during towing the
vehicle, a change of direction or change of lanes can be indicated by operating the
turn signal lever. The warning flash sign is suspended temporarily.
Switch on the hazard warning light system, for example:
● When the traffic ahead suddenly slows down or the end of a traffic jam is
reached, in order to warn the traffic behind.
● if an emergency exists.
● If the vehicle breaks down.
● When towing.
Always observe the local regulations on the use of the hazard warning light sys-
tem.
If the hazard warning light system is not operational, use other means to warn
road users – in accordance with the legal provisions – of the broken-down vehicle.
Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Practical information 185
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