In an Emergency
flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
CAUTION!
•
When the hazard warning flashers
are activated, the turn signals control
is disabled.
•
The extended use of the hazard
warning flashers may wear down
your battery.
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In the Event of an
Accident
It is important always to keep calm.
• If not directly involved, stop at a safe
distance of at least ten yards (meters)
away from the accident area.
• If on a highway, stop without
obstructing the emergency lane and
be especially careful if you need to
exit the vehicle.
• Turn off the engine and switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
• At night, illuminate the accident area
with the headlights.
• Always act with caution to avoid the
risk of being crashed into by other
drivers.
• Indicate that an accident has
occurred by placing the emergency
triangle (if equipped) in a well
visible position and at the prescribed
distance.
• Call the emergency services,
providing as much information as
possible. On the highway, use the
special call boxes.
• Remove the ignition key (if present)
from the vehicles involved.
• If fuel or other chemical products
can be smelled, do not smoke and
ask people around you to put their
cigarettes out.
• To extinguish fires, even small ones,
use a fire extinguisher, blankets, sand
or earth. Never use water.
• In multiple accidents occurred on
highways, particularly where visibility
is poor, there is a high risk of being
involved in other collisions. Leave the
vehicle immediately and move away
from the area.
In case of Injured Persons
• Never leave the injured person alone.
Persons not directly involved in the
accident are also required to give
assistance.
• Do not crowd around injured
persons.
• Reassure the injured person that help
is on the way.