Before Each Drive - Hobby ONTOUR Series Operation Manual

2.5.2 Before each drive

Prepare the vehicle before driving!
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Road safety
• Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems and
brakes function correctly.
• If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time
(approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the
brake system and the accelerator system. (see also Chapter
14.5)
• In winter, the roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving.
• Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving. False tyre
pressure can cause excessive wear, damage to the tyres or
even lead to a burst tyre.
• Set the vehicle's wing mirror.
Only begin to drive when your camper fulfils all of the
conditions for roadworthiness.
As the owner and driver, you are responsible for the condition of your
vehicle. Therefore, you must note the following points:
Exterior
Go around the carriage and prepare for the drive as follows:
Preparation of the vehicle:
• The caravan must be hitched properly (see guidelines for the
safety hitch WS3000 Chapter 3.4).
• Release the handbrake for the caravan and place the contact-
breaking cable around the ball neck of the permanently atta-
ched tow coupling. If the tow coupling is detachable,
the contact-breaking cable must be hooked into the eyelet
provided on towing bracket the for that purpose.
• Plug the 13-channel plug in the socket of the base vehicle.
• Turn the winding stanchions and the front landing wheel up
ward and secure them.
• Close gas bottles (heating is forbidden while driving).
• Empty the waste water tank.
• Close gas bottle compartment.
• Shut rear storage locker (Premium).
• Close all windows.
• Close the service flaps.
• Close and firmly lock roof bonnet.
• Shut off the light on the outer tent.
• Close and secure entry door.
• If necessary, pull the electrical cord to the 230 V mains supply
out of the exterior socket.
• If necessary, pull the television antenna inward as far as possi-
ble or fold over the satellite dish.
• If necessary, secure all bicycles and lash them to prevent slip -
page, ensuring that they do not cover any lighting equipment.
• If necessary, secure the spare tyre holder.
• If necessary, roll up the awning and stow the crank securely in
the camper.
2. Safety