In case of emergency
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ p age 128
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ p age 234
● Vehicle tools ⇒ p age 237
● Change wheel ⇒ p age 241
WARNING
A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of accident for the driver and
for other road users.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Park the vehicle a safe
distance from surrounding traffic to lock all the doors in case of an emer-
gency. Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the
doors are to be locked. In case of an emergency, passengers will be trap-
ped inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the vehicle can be exposed
to very high or very low temperatures.
Vehicle diagram
Prior to a journey...
Protecting yourself and securing the vehicle
Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a broken down vehicle. In a
number of countries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn on the hazard
warning lights and use a reflective safety vest ⇒ p age 233.
Checklist
For your own safety and that of other passengers, the following points
should be observed in the order given ⇒
1.
Park the vehicle a safe distance from traffic and on suitable ground
⇒
2.
Turn on the hazard warning lights system with the button
⇒ f ig.
Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ p age 128.
3.
Move the gear lever into the neutral position ⇒ p age 124.
4.
5.
Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
6.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and move to safety, for example
behind a guard rail.
7.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with you.
While driving
Care, cleaning and mainte-
nance
:
.
125.
If and when
Practical information
231
Fig. 125 Dash panel:
Button to switch on and
off the hazard warning
lights system.
Technical Data