Safety
Safe driving
Safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
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This manual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
Ensure that the on-board documentation is
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kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person.
Advice about driving
Before starting every trip
For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
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Safety
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
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signals are working properly.
Check tyre pressure.
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Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
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good view of the surroundings.
Make sure all luggage is secured
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141.
Make sure that no objects can interfere
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with the pedals.
Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi-
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sion mirrors properly according to your
size.
Ensure that the passengers in the rear
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seats always have the head restraints in
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the in-use position
page
66.
Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
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straints according to their height.
Protect children with appropriate child
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seats and properly applied seat belts
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page
77.
Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
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your passengers also to assume a proper
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sitting position.
page
63.
Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
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passengers also to fasten their seat belts
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properly.
page
67.
Factors influencing safety
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
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others on the road
, for this reason:
Always pay attention to traffic and do not
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get distracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is im-
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paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
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Always reduce your speed as appropriate
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for road, traffic and weather conditions.
When travelling long distances, take
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breaks regularly - at least every two hours.
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
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or stressed.
WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injury and accidents increases.
Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the