Driving Licence; Advice On Towing - Swift MONZA CAMPERVAN Owner's Manual

To re-engage the sliding mechanism pull-out
the two side leavers and lift the bar handle.
WARNING: The bench seat MUST BE
LOCKED when driving! Carriage of passengers
is permitted only when the bench is locked in
the positions intended for this purpose!
Fastening the seat belt:
Insert tongue into buckle; a positive 'click'
indicates correct assembly.
Releasing the seat belt:
Press the red release button, the tongue will be
ejected from the buckle.
• The belt is designed for use by one person and
must not be put around a child seated on a
person's lap.
• The belt is suitable for restraining most child
seats and boosters.
• The belt should at all times be adjusted and
used in accordance with the instructions. No
excessive slackness should be present.
• Once installed the diagonal should pass across
the centre of the shoulder and the buckle
should lie just on or below the hip.
• Avoid twisting the webbing during use.
Webbing must not be allowed to chafe against
sharp edges.
• Do not make alterations or additions to the
belt.
• Belts that have been cut, frayed, damaged or
stressed through impact should be replaced.
After impact the campervan anchorage points
should also be checked.
• To clean use warm soapy water only.
• Periodic inspection of the installation will
ensure reliability of the seat belt.
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3.10 Driving licence

Drivers who passed their car driving test
(category B) before 1 January 1997 are
usually allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer
combination up to 8,250kg maximum authorised
mass (MAM). You're also allowed to drive a
minibus with a trailer over 750kg MAM.
The MAM is the weight of the vehicle or trailer
which is listed in the owner's manual and is
normally shown on a plate or sticker fitted to the
vehicle or trailer.
Drivers who passed their test after 1997
can drive vehicles up to 3,500kg maximum
authorised mass (MAM) with up to 8 passenger
seats. Drivers can also tow a trailer that weighs
up to 3,500kg MAM.
You must check you have the correct driving
licence entitlement for the vehicle you drive.

3.11 Advice on towing

The towing capability of each campervan differs
depending on the specific chassis and engine
types, (see 'Towing Capabilities Table' in your
specification section).
This table takes account of the maximum front
and rear axle loadings as well as the minimum
front axle loading in two conditions, MRO and
MTPLM condition.
Towing in these, and any other condition
requires sensible loading and distribution of
payloads to ensure the requirements of the
towing capability table are met.
When towing, the demands on both the
vehicle and driver increase. A trailer reduces
manoeuvrability, the ability to climb hills,
acceleration and braking capacity and makes
the vehicle handle and corner differently. It
will also increase the fuel consumption of the
vehicle.
Always brake in good time. Special care must
be taken when descending gradients. Change
down before going down a steep hill so the
engine can act as a brake. Ensure that the
towing vehicle tyre pressures are correct and
adjusted for full load conditions and that the
trailer tyre pressures are as recommended by
the trailer manufacturer. Regularly check the
operation of trailer brakes and lights.
For maximum stability, when loading the trailer
ensure that the loads are properly secured
during transit. Position loads so that most of the
weight is placed close to the floor and, where