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3 Securing the vehicle
3.1 SECURING THE VEHICLE
3.1.1 Switching off the engine
Ignition switch
If the ignition switch can be reached, an attempt can be made to stop the engine
by switching off the ignition.
CO2
Another method is to blow CO2 into the
air inlet. The engine no longer receives
sufficient oxygen so it stops.
The air inlet can be accessed behind the
grille. See section 'Opening the grille' in
the chapter releasing a trapped driver.
Blow CO2 into the air inlet using a fire
extinguisher.
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3.1.2 Operating the Main switch
WARNING!
Operating the main switch while driving switches off all electri-
cal systems and the engine. This can lead to very dangerous situa-
tions and damage to the electronics of the vehicle.
– Never operate the main switch while driving.
– Never operate the main switch when the ignition is on.
CAUTION:
– First switch off the ignition and wait 80 s before switching off
the main switch. This is to allow the after-running of various
electrical systems.
Never use the main switch as ignition switch.
– Switch off the engine before operating the main switch.
– Switch off the auxiliary heater first. The after run phase of the
auxiliary heater must have ended before operating the main
switch.
– Use the main switch when the vehicle is parked and left
unattended.
The main switch is used to cut the power to the vehicle's systems. This to pre-
vent draining the batteries when parked.
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