Intermediate Step; Ramp Stowage & Deployment - Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi 2011 Operation Manual

Intermediate step

In addition to the automatic electric sliding
doors, an extendable intermediate step can
be used to aid less mobile passengers, (Fig. 24).
These steps are located on both sides of the vehicle.
The steps can be operated individually by the driver
from within the driver's compartment, whilst the
parking brake is applied. This feature can be activated
by pressing the LHS step, or RHS step buttons on the
taxi function panel, located on the vehicle's centre
console, (Fig. 23).
When activated the relevant button will illuminate on the control panel. The step will extend
from its retracted position to its fully extended position (Fig. 24). The steps can be retracted
by pressing the appropriate button for a second time. Each step will automatically retract
when the parking brake is released.
The electric side step fitted to your vehicle should be
maintained in accordance with this schedule to ensure
the optimum performance and increased life of the
internal components. The warranty provided on this
component covers the step unit against the sudden and
unforeseen failure of parts and faulty workmanship for
a period of 3 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes
first. It is accepted that whilst every effort has been
made to minimise the ingress of water and road debris
into the step, due to the conditions the step will experience as a result of the area in which
it is situated water and road debris will enter the step. The step design has been tested in
the harshest conditions introducing water, dust, road salt and other contaminants whilst
operating the step over 41,000 cycles. The step must be serviced as per the instructions
detailed within this schedule to ensure that all dust and debris is removed from the
telescopic slideways every 6 months or 10,000 miles whichever comes first. Failure to carry
out this maintenance may invalidate the warranty and could result in the premature failure
of the step. No liability will be accepted for steps that show signs of damage or abuse in
addition to claims for consequential labour, parts, losses, damage or alternative vehicle usage.
Owners should be able to demonstrate that the steps have been maintained in line with the
schedule as shown on page 19 in the 'General notes and safety comments' section.
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Ramp stowage & deployment
A lightweight manual ramp for wheelchair
access is stowed in the luggage compartment,
at the rear of the vehicle, (Fig. 25).
The folding ramp can be unstrapped and uncoupled
from its location in the rear of the vehicle, then deployed
at either side of the vehicle.
To ensure the ramp is safely deployed, the ramp must
be secured by locating the ramp pegs on the underside
Fig.23
of the ramp, into the locations at ramp level at the
vehicle side entrance, (Fig. 26).
Check the ramp is in place and securely fixed before
loading the wheelchair, (Fig. 27).
Once the ramp is securely located, the wheelchair may
be loaded. The ramp can then be detached, folded and
stowed once again safely into the rear luggage
compartment, (Fig. 25).
Fig.24
Fig.25
Fig.26
Fig.27
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