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THREE PoInT SEAT BELTS
This section refers to the seat belts located in
the habitation area of your motorhome.
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 motorhome
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.
DRIVInG LICEnCE
Licences issued to drivers who passed their car
driving test before 1st January 1997 include
categories B+E and C1+E which gives them
entitlement to drive motor vehicles up to
7500kg MTPLM.
Drivers who passed their test on or after this
date have category B entitlement only, which
restricts the entitlement to motor vehicles
with up to 8 passenger seats and an MTPLM
of up to 3500kg with trailers up to 750kg
MTPLM (4250kg combined) or larger trailers
providing the combination of the trailer and
towing vehicle does not exceed 3500kg and
the MTPLM of the trailer does not exceed the
unladen weight of the towing vehicle.
Drivers who passed their test on or after
the 1st January 1997 will need to take an
additional test(s) to gain the B+E and C1+E
entitlement.
A number of Autocruise motorhomes have
an MTPLM greater than 3500kg, therefore
you must check you have the driving licence
entitlement for the vehicle you drive.
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Roof LoADInG
Some motorhome roofs can be fitted with a
roof rack (optional).
A maximum load of 50kgs can be evenly
distributed on the roof rack system.
This figure MUST NOT be exceeded.
Note: When loading the roof rack, make sure
the load is spread evenly and do not allow
sharp objects to come into contact with the
roof surface.
Do not apply excessive load to the rear
suspension of your motorhome or allow
the vehicle to reverse with the roof
rack access ladder in the down position,
touching the ground. This may cause
excessive strain on the ladder fixing
points.
The roof areas, up to the over cab section, are
capable of withstanding an average person’s
weight (13 stone or 82.5kg).
Note: Do not walk on the over cab section.
WARnInG: the roof may become slippery
in adverse conditions, dry wipe before
attempting to walk on roof section.
Extreme care should be taken to avoid
falling from the vehicle.
WARnInG: When walking on the roof,
deck type shoes should be worn – not
leather soles.
WARnInG: CAMPER VAn RAnGE: Roof
bars are for styling only. They are not
intended to carry loads.
TYRES
If a wheel or tyre fitted to a wheel is
changed any replacement must be of the
same type of construction and size.
The law requires that the tyres and pressures
must be suitable for the use to which they
are being put. The minimum tread depth
must be 1.6mm throughout a continuous
band comprising the centre three-quarters
of the breadth of the tread and around the
circumference of the tyre.
Please refer to base vehicle manufacturer’s
handbook for tyre pressure information. This
may also be displayed in the driver’s door
aperture.
DEDICATED TRAVELLInG PASSEnGER
SEATInG
Seat belts are fitted to all travelling seats.
Travelling seats are designated by the
manufacturer and vary according to the layout
you have purchased. Each seat is homologated
i.e. tested to all relevant safety requirements.
NEVER travel in or attempt to install a seatbelt
to a non-designated seat.
WARnInG: Side facing seats are designed
for habitational use only, not when the
vehicle is in motion.
SEAT BELTS AnD LEGISLATIon
Designated driver and passenger seats are
fitted with seat belts and MUST be worn.
Children, aged up to 3 years of age, must wear
an appropriate child restraint suitable for their
age and weight.
Children from 3 years of age and up to 135cm
(4’5”) in height, or 12 years of age, whichever
is reached first must use a restraint suitable for
their age.
Children over 135cm (4’5”) in height or aged
12 or 13 years must wear a seat belt.
Note: It is the legal responsibility of the driver
To ensure children aged up to 14 years old are
suitably restrained.
For passengers aged 14 and over, it is their
responsibility (not the driver) that a seat belt is
worn.
Designated passenger seats
within the habitational
compartment of your
motorhome are identified
(fig. 1).
Seat belts are fitted for
your safety and must be
worn unless a ‘Certificate
of Exemption from Compulsory Seat Belt
Wearing’ is held. This Certificate must be
produced if asked for by the Police – seat belt
offences can result in a fine.
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